On the 1st Sunday of the month a group of Irish players from all over the region gather for an impromptu jam. Come listen as they play and discover your own "little bit o' Irish"! Join us for lunch, tip a pint and tap your toes! Blue Heron Inn, Main Street, Findley Lake, NY. For info & reservations: P: 716.769.7852 or stay@theblueheroninn.com
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| Fish swimming in Blue Heron Inn pond |
Thank you for your continued patronage and best wishes from our family to yours for a Thanksgiving filled with love, light & abundant turkey!
Bruce, Tobi and Hillary Ahlquist
and the staff at the Blue Heron Inn
The Chautauqua County hillsides are beginning to blaze with bold Autumn color. The Fall Festivals & Special Events have begun as well. Sorry for the late notice – we don’t want you to miss weekend’s line-up!
WINE COUNTRY HARVEST FESTIVAL
September 25-27, 2009
North East, PA
2009 marks the 28th year of the Wine Country Harvest Festival. This event is a chance for the region to showcase its grape growing industry, heritage and fine wines. Over the years the Wine Country Harvest Festival has evolved into a regional event that encompasses the entire town of North East for 3 full days; it has grown into one of the regions largest and most loved festivals.
7 wineries will be serving wine more than 40 varieties of wine by the glass. Dance to some of the regions best music and browse through the fine arts and crafts. You might even try your skill as a grape stomper – a festival tradition.
Leave the driving to us. The festival provides free shuttle service to the wineries and to other attractions in town. Simply park free at either festival location and then ride free as often as you like on Saturday and Sunday.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AT “NIGHT LIGHTS”
Saturday, September 26, 2009
9:00 p.m.
NIGHT LIGHTS at The Heron
The Heron, 2361 Waits Corner Road
The American People (http://www.myspace.com/theamericanpeople)
will play at the Café in the Woods at NIGHT LIGHTS located in Sherman, NY.The Pennsylvania-based quartet brings their American rock music to Chautauqua County’s newest attraction which will surely make it a fun evening.
The American People consists of four musicians with different backgrounds and musical projects. Reese Campbell, was the co-founder of The New Dylans, a critically acclaimed band that garnered the attention of MTV, and numerous guardians of the 1980’s alt rock world. Paul Liuzzo was one of the founding members of “The Mills” who later went on to become 10,000 Maniacs. He continues to play in various musical projects, often with Bill Ward or Stan Barton. John McGuire and Dan Warmbrodt were recently teamed up in the roots rock sensations Big Leg Emma.
NIGHT LIGHTS is a unique outdoor light show attraction that is set throughout the forests and ponds of the Blue Heron property in Sherman, NY. In the evening, guests walk a series of paths through a forest that is transformed with light and sound installations using different colors and tones inspired by the natural world. NIGHT LIGHTS is a one-of-a-kind attraction in North America. Opening is at dark, around 7:45pm.
Yes, I’m finally back to update the blog. My laptop’s hard drive crashed 2 weeks ago & required 2 new hard drives to get the system up & running. No thanks to DELL – this experience left much to be desired as far as their customer service is concerned. Not the front line techs – they were great. But the mid-management know-nothings and their “Dell doesn’t do that” mantra have finally pushed me across the isle – my next computer purchase will be a MAC.
Dell has forgotten that the only difference between computer companies is the service they offer – as a Gold level service account I was subject to mistakes, defective hardware & a lot of excuses. This was NOT a Gold service event! I spent close to 36 hours installing drivers, removing drivers, re-installing programs (twice) in the effort of restoring my system. And this was over Memorial weekend – the kick-off to the summer season! It was a nightmare & I will not soon forget Dell’s lackadaisical attitude. Nor will I forget to spread the word …
But I do have to sing the praises of www.mozy.com - they saved my life! I cannot stress strongly enough how important it is to back up your files. I bought an extra external hard drive years ago but because I couldn’t understand how to configure it I never used it. BAD move! So when I read about mozy.com’s on-line back up service (costs $6.00 per month) – I signed up. The account is set up to automatically back up my files every day. Although the restore feature wasn’t flawless ( my fault – for crying out loud I don’t know where all my files live!) I was able to restore my document files, e-mail & e-mail contact files & guest reservation database. For the life of me I just couldn’t find my payroll database so I was forced to recreate it – but I’m sure the problem was on my end. Run, don’t walk, to sign up for a mozy account – it’s sure to be the best $72.00 you ever spent!
FINDLEY LAKE “FRIDAY NIGHTS”
Although “Nostalgia” is open on Fri & Sat nights almost year ’round, the big news is that the rest of Findley Lake is now open for business on Fri nights throughout the season!
The restaurants are serving 'al fresco' and the local shops are now open until 8:00 pm every Friday night. Take advantage of the great weather - relax with a cocktail or dine on the Blue Heron deck. There are lots of reasons to kick off your weekend 'Findley Lake-style'! Come browse your favorite shops - we've stocked the shelves with fine gifts for giving and great gifts for keeping!
Add one of several new charms to your collectible Findley Lake charm bracelet. Plan an overnight stay; look around the shops, take in a game of golf, tour the wineries or the travel the Art Trail the next day.
Make Findley Lake part of YOUR summer season!
IN THE NEWS
Just thought I’d share a little blurb that came my way via the Findley Lake, NY “google alerts” that I set up on my computer:
“Showcase” Dining capsules
Published: June 11. 2009 12:01AM
BLUE HERON INN. Dinner at the Blue Heron Inn in Findley Lake, N.Y., is a pleasant way to spend a late-summer evening. Daily specials are offered, but the main menu has ample options. Graze on a "whole earth salad" made with fresh greens, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and raisins. Or satisfy a strong appetite with a 12-ounce New York strip steak.
I ordered the New England clam chowder followed by a mixed grille entree of a half-rack of barbecued ribs and half a chicken with Cajun seasoning. The ribs are parboiled, then char-grilled. I love them.
My companion's Middle East plant, consisting of spiced ground lamb kebabs, homemade hummus, and a small Greek salad with feta cheese, met with her approval. Her husband's crab-cake sandwich was the day's special, and in fact it proved to be very special. If you're inclined to breakfast at the inn, chef and owner Bruce Ahlquist makes a delicious Belgian waffle Benedict and cinnamon French toast with multigrain bread.
The skinny: Blue Heron Inn, 10412 Main St., Findley Lake, N.Y.
(716) 769-7852. www.theblueheroninn.com. No smoking. Reservations appreciated for dinner. All credit cards accepted except American Express. Wheelchair accessible.
Full review appeared Aug. 21, 2008. www.goerie.com
-- by Floyd Lawrence
It’s crazy to think that we’re already staring at the middle of June! The year is flying by - hope you’re summer is progressing “swimmingly” (pun intended)!
Cheers to the lazy, hazy days we all love!
Tobi & Bruce
Don't hibernate because it's winter - plan a Chautauqua County, NY Get Away!
Treat your Sweetheart to a special winter package in the middle of snow country. Shop for Valentine gifts along the Chautauqua Wine Trail, ride a sleigh through the historic grounds of Chautauqua Institution, or play in the snow at ski centers and festivals. For more information about winter in Chautauqua County and a comprehensive calendar of events, visit Getaway New York for specials and winter retreat packages.
Fri & Sa
t, Feb 6th & 7th - Wine & Chocolate Weekend
$530.00 - 550.00 per couple (includes taxes & gratuity)
Celebrate Valentine's Day early as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail presents its annual "Wine and Chocolate Lovers" 2-day wine event.
The package includes 2 night's stay, breakfast each morning, limousine to the Wine Trail Event & event tickets and dinner for two on your Saturday evening return to the Inn. Each winery will pair a unique chocolate creation with a special wine and courtesy of the event guests will receive a souvenir wine glass, recipes & a special gift. Create your own itinnerary and visit only the wineries of your choosing. Why not show that special someone how much they mean to you by melting their heart on a crisp winter’s day with fine wine and chocolate? Now that’s a perfect pairing! (limo ride depends on full occupancy; wine trail tickets good for sat & sun, feb 7 & 8, 2008).
Ready - Set - Ski! Tube! Snowboard!
The snow keeps falling in Chautauqua's Winter Paradise and the ski centers in the Chautauqua Region are rolling out the white carpet! Peek'n Peak Resort & Spa in Findley Lake has recorded 220" of natural snowfall since November and the resort boasts a 24" to 50" base with 27 slopes and 5 lifts open until 10 p.m.
Snowmobile!
With 600 miles of g
roomed trails and several feet of lake effect snow, Chautauqua County is a snowmobiling paradise. To ride the trails, snowmobiles must be registered in New York State. Registration forms can be obtained through an official DMV office.
Take advantage of Special Snowmobile Packages at the Blue Heron Inn in Findley Lake. Stay & Ride Friday, Saturday or Sunday and get a 2nd night at half price. Or, stay 2 mid-week nights and get a 3rd night free. Present your Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club card & receive a 10% discount on all food purchases (alcoholic beverages not included)
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