Foxen Winery

Foxen Winery

Santa Maria, Ca. Foxen Winery holds a special place for us. The first time we explored Santa Barbara Wine Country (Santa Ynez) was 2001. We had no idea what lied ahead of us. It was as simple as this: stopping at the Chevron in Buellton, getting gas and grabbing a...
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Santa Barbara, Ca. Marina Beach Motel  We have been staying at this place in Santa Barbara, Ca for many years now. The location is perfect! Only one block from the beach and right around the corner from all the action on State Street. Marina Beach is a small place,...
Aspen

Aspen

Aspen, Co. Last week marked David’s 20th trip to Aspen, Colorado. His work brings him here quite often. He has stayed at many hotels, ate at many great restaurants and sipped some great wine around this spectacular town. Here is a list of his Aspen go-tos:...
Waxing Poetic Los Olivos Boutique

Waxing Poetic Los Olivos Boutique

Los Olivos, Ca. Recently while we were in Los Olivos doing some wine tasting, we stumbled upon a really cool jewelry store, Waxing Poetic Los Olivos Boutique. Antique inspired looking charms and pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces and more. When Tonya walked in this...
Harvest Inn

Harvest Inn

St. Helena, Ca. The Harvest Inn holds a special place in our hearts. After a great day of wine tasting then dinner, we turned in for the night to our cozy room.  It was then, as we sat in front of the fireplace drinking a 1999 Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir PNX, that David...