When Ali messaged me a few weeks ago that she didn't have anyone available to work the market with me on a particular Saturday, my wheels immediately started in motion.
#7 on my list of 10 Things I Want To Do This Summer was: An overnighter to the Lake Geneva area and a visit to Black Point Estate. It turns out I was able to make it a two-nighter (so happy that I did) and the particular Saturday was Saturday last! We set out about mid-morning.
First stop:
Bungalow Quilting & Yarn in Ripon. I see their billboard on the highway every time I head south… always on the way to somewhere else, you know? Well, what's a road-trip vacation without a little detour here and there to do things you've been wanting to do!
It's a great shop, full of fabric and yarn, wonderful decor, and the owner was very friendly and helpful. I ended up with a book of baby knits and yarn for a baby sweater.
I just love the "stained glass" "quilt block" window on the outside sign!
Our next stop, on the way, was at Mullen's Dairy & Eatery in Watertown.
Walking through the door there was like entering the Way-back Machine! Holy cow. Among my favorite things: Shakes and Malts available in Light, Medium or Thick; Lily Cups; Johnson's Toasted Nuts display (I had to get some!).
We arrived at McIntyre's Resort at about mid-afternoon — our home until Monday!
Adorable and cozy pretty much sum up the situation there! We were in one of two cabins on the property; there is plenty of room for camping; plans are underway to add four more cabins (I think) next year. They're tiny… no real sitting room, outside of the screened porch, but we really weren't there for sitting…
We walked in the woods:
Oh, the pines smelled SO GOOD!
Paddled around the lake:
Went to an apple festival at The Apple Barn Orchard and Winery:
Did some walking around Lake Geneva:
And on Sunday morning, we went to the last Antique Flea Market of the season at Elkhorn.
Oh my. It was HUMONGOUS! I haven't been to something like that in quite a while and it didn't take long before I was completely overwhelmed. We both managed to walk away with some treasures… mine were knitting needles & a nice book of patterns for the grand total of $2.
Which reminds me, knitting du weekend was some baby pants and the knitting is done! They need a light blocking and a little mattress-stitch seaming… oh, and a cord of some sort… but they're adorable! Colorful without being loud, they'll keep Zimmy toasty warm through winter!
Monday was reserved for the Black Point Estate tour… stay tuned!
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That looks like a fabulous weekend getaway. I love your photos, you made me feel like I was right there with you!
What a nice weekend you had. That vintage kitchen in the cabin – oh my, like stepping back in time.
The whole trip looks like you took a step back in time and has a story book feel. I can’t wait to hear and see more!
All of the photos are gorgeous, but my favorite is the bath tub full of yarn. Yarn shops with ingenious displays are my favorites.
That stained glass quilt caught my attention, too — gorgeous!