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Merry Christmas

December 24, 2013, 4:00 am
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From our home to yours, wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled Holiday and a happy New Year.  These are a few of my favorite winter scenes taken after our recent significant snow fall. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.  


Historic gristmill on Maxwell Creek
Overlooking Maxwell Creek and the old barn

cobblestone carriage house at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
1846 Cobblestone Carriage House
We enjoy the babble of the creek and the beautiful sunsets.







Another lake effect storm rolling in off Lake Ontario
Overlooking Lake Ontario on Maxwell Bay
sunny skies on Maxwell Bay

Overlooking Maxwell Bay and Lake Ontario

Blue birds at the feeder at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
Birds at the feeder















We enjoy watching a variety of birds that visit our bird feeders.  The only way I can get close enough to get a photo of these feathered friends is at my kitchen window.  Blue birds, and red-poles, Northern Downey Woodpeckers, Tree Swallows, Blue-jays, cardinals, chickadees, and more.










Keeping watch.

Northern Downey Woodpecker and Tree Swallow
braving a winter storm as they try to eat.
sunset on Maxwell Creek - Lake Ontario
Sunset on Maxwell Creek - Lake Ontario 12-18-13

Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast - front entrance
Merry Christmas
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What's there to do in February around Sodus Bay?

February 3, 2014, 9:44 am
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Oh Baby it's been cold out there up here on Lake Ontario! Wind chill factors in the double digits below zero. Finally the winds have calm down and we are getting a heat wave into the 30's. For me, that's more tolerable weather to get out and about.

Even though it's winter there are many things to do both outdoors and in.  Here are some of my favorites:

A Snowshoe / Hike is always a fun activity to do with the whole family. Not just great exercise, but educational as well. While on this snowshoe / hike you will learn how to read the stories that animals leave in the snow, identify winter birds and enjoy hot cocoa after your hike. Don't worry if you don't have a pair of snowshoes. You can rent them there.

Hiking in Beechwood State Park

February 8, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Montezuma Wildlife Refuge - 2289 Route 89, Savannah, NY
Cost: $6 / adult , $4 / child   Snowshoe rental: $2. extra.
Register: (315) 365-3588









February 8, 2014 3:00 PM - 5:00 Pm
Moon Light Curling on the Erie Canal - This is BIG competitive sport not only in Palmyra, NY, but it's an Olympic sport that takes lots of skill. Curling is an ancient Scot's winter game that takes place on a frozen pond. In this case, the Erie Canal. Opposing teams take turns delivering "rocks" (42 pound polished granite stones) down a 144 foot sheet of ice by brushing a special broom just in front of the rock. The closest rock to the center of the target wins.  It's a lot like bocce ball.

Activities include: Ice Instruction, demonstrations, music, food and more.
Where: Port of Palmyra in Macedon, NY
Call: (315) 579-0011 for more information



February 15, 2014  11:00 AM – 6:00PM
6th Annual NY Ice Wine and Culinary Festival
Where: Casa Larga Vineyards –
 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY
Ticket Cost: $55 pp pre-sale / $65 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at Wegmans or visit www.CasaLarga.com/IceWine Festival.

What to expect: Ice Wine samples from some of the best Finger Lakes wineries, local food tastings, ice carving demonstration, barrel tasting demonstrations, Black Jack table, music, marshmallow roasting pit are just some of many activities going on all day. 



February 15, 2014  5:00 PM - till Midnight.
Madi Gras Chili Contest - If you think you make GREAT Chili get your entry in now! Only15 Entries of homemade chili are accepted. First come - First serve.  This is a blind tasting contest where no one knows who made what because ALL of the crock pots are the same. Some are better than others and it's hard to keep track. The BEST chili wins!  Good food! Good time!

ALSO: ALL you can eat buffet, beer tasting, raffles, $50/$50, music by Mitty & the Followers.
Where: Cap't Jack's Goodtime Tavern - 8505 Greig Street, Sodus Point, NY  - (315) 483-9570
Cost: watch for updates on this event.

February 17, 2014
A Winter Wonderland Walk in Beechwood State Park
Walk through the woods, along the shore of Lake Ontario and Maxwell Creek.  Learn how to identify trees, birds, and animal tracks.  Snowshoes available for use.
Cap off your day with hot cocoa, snacks, giveaways and drawings. 
Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars!  
Register by February 12, 2014 - Email or call Margaret Boone at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County  mab567@cornell.edu  or (315) 331-8415
A fun day for the Whole family!

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February Events near Sodus Bay

February 20, 2014, 7:47 am
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There's still lots to do in February around Great Sodus Bay.  Get Out for A day of Family Fun!

This weekend February 22, 2014:


Fair Haven Winter Festival - Fair Haven Beach State Park & Sabin Hall.

7 AM - 10 AM: Start your day off with a Pancake Breakfast for only $6.

Snow Golf Tournament, Scavenger Hunt, Guided Snow Shoe Walk.

What can you make out of a tree? Maple syrup, baskets, wooden bowls demonstrations and more. 

 Enjoy a Mardi Gras Dance for only $10.  Starts at 6 PM

February 22 - 23, 2014

Sodus Bay - NYS Ice Pro-Am Tournament

If you are a serious ice fisherman you'll want to enter this tournament! Over $75,000 in cash and prizes can be won.

To enter the tournament go to:
www.NYSiceproam.com



February 27, 2014

Take a guided van tour of the Montezuma Audubon Wildlife Refuge Premier Birding locations. 

Bring your camera and binoculars on this Raptor Tour. $8 child $13.50 adults.
If the van is full you can follow behind.

To register: call 315-365-3588











Mark you calendar for March Happenings

March 2, 2014 : A Taste of Wine
This fundreaiser benefits the Lyons Community Center.

$25 pp includes a wine glass, wine tasting, and hors d' oeuvres.

Raffles and silent auction.

Where: Studebaker's Restaurant   1 Clyde Rd., Lyons, NY
Starts: 2 PM
Call: 315-946-6202
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Things to do in March near Sodus Bay

March 19, 2014, 6:42 am
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It's a sure sign of spring when Maple Fest rolls around.
Pure liquid gold

March 23 & 24, 2014 and March 29 & 30, 2014

Come see how maple syrup is made. Try samples of
maple products, wagon rides, activities for the kids
and a pancake breakfast with real maple syrup.

Packard Valley Farms    10 AM - 4PM
438 Macedon Center Rd.
Macedon, NY

Breakfast at the Log Cabin Restaurant
2445 W. Walworth Rd.
Macedon, NY





Old metal Tonka truck car carrier 



Antique Toy Exhibit
The Wayne County Museum
located on Butternut St. in Lyons, NY
will open an antique toy exhibit on March 20, 2014.

The exhibit will  feature classic antique toys from the National Toy Hall of Fame through August 2nd.
They don't make them like that any more.


The museum is open daily for tours.  For more information Go to: http://www.waynehistory.org/exhibitsevents.html

March 28 - 30, 2014 - Local gift shops host Spring Open House
If it's shopping you like to do check out Good Old Days  Country Gift Shop in Pultneyville NY, Whistle Stop Antique Shop and the L.W. Emporium Co-op in Ontario, NY.  


Roll out the Barrels - You'll have a barrel of fun.....


Only two weeks left until the Lake Ontario Wine Trail  
Roll out the Barrels event - April 5 & 6

Taste new wines straight out of the barrels at 8 Lake Ontario Wine Trail wineries and 1 Distillery.

The event starts at Noon to 5:00 P.M.
This is a drive yourself start where you want
self-guided tour.

Tickets are $15 pp and can be purchased online or at your starting winery or distillery. 
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Wine Tasting Event - Lake Ontario Wine Trail

April 2, 2014, 7:59 am
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Looking for something to do this weekend ?

Roll out the Barrels - You'll have a barrel of fun.....

Taste new wines straight from the barrels at 8 Lake Ontario Wineries and 1 distillery. 

Some wineries specialize in wines made from local fruit such as peaches, apples, and cherries.  Apple Country Spirits specializes in vodka made from a variety of their own apples. 

This a self guided tour - Start where you want and end your day at one of the nearby restaurants. The, come and relax at the Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast and enjoy a full gourmet breakfast in the morning.

Roll out the Barrels event - April 5 & 6  Noon - 5:00 PM

Tickets are $15 pp and can be purchased online or at your starting winery or distillery. 

Great wines, Great food, Great friends on the Lake Ontario Wine Trail!
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Community Theatre presents - OKLAHOMA!

April 15, 2014, 12:48 pm
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Gates Hall - Pultneyville, NY
It's amazing that you don't have to go far to enjoy some great theatre. Right in our own back yard just eight miles away, a little theatre called Gates Hall  has been putting on famous productions by Rogers and Hammerstein , Gilbert and Sullivan and other great composers from around the world. Originally a non-denominational church it began to offer community theatre in 1825. Such as Guys and Dolls, Little Women, Li'll Abner, Damn Yankees, Bye, Bye Birdie and more. 

Gates Hall is located on the corner of Route 21 and  Lake Road in Pultneyville; a small hamlet of Williamson New York on the shores of Lake Ontario. 

I can assure you that you won't be disappointed as the cast puts on a spectacular performance! During the intermission attendees will enjoy homemade cookies, punch and other snacks.

You won't want to miss this upcoming performance of:  OKLAHOMA!
On April 25 - 26, 2014  at 7:00 P.M.  
April 27, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. and 
May 2 - 3, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.

Tickets are $10 and $12 per person.
Tickets can be purchase by calling : (315) 589-3326  or online at www.gateshall.com

Before or after the performance you can walk to one of two wonderful restaurants for dinner. The Pultneyville Deli Company located directly across the street from the theatre or the Pultneyville Grill located directly behind the theatre.  Both have great food and ambiance. 

Make it a weekend get-away!




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Local Shopping

May 5, 2014, 7:03 am
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Lukacs Studios Pottery
15 Wayne County, NY local gift shops open their doors on May 16, 17 & 18, 2014 for the Annual Spring Shopping Fling. Hand thrown pottery, soaps, alpaca wool, antiques, wine, homemade fudge, and local produce are just some of the wonderful local products you'll find during this 3 day event.  Refreshments will be served at each store, and each Shopper receives a free gift at each stop. Doors open:
10 A.M. to 5 P.M. each day.

Lukacs Studios offers unique and original pottery pieces.
Katie Acres Alpaca & Country Gift Shop




Katie Acres Alpacas & Country Gift Shop offers beautiful alpaca fiber apparel, soaps, and other beautiful items.



Lake Ontario Wine Trail




Along the way be sure to stop at Thorpe Vineyards, JD Wine Cellar, or Young Sommer Winery for some local wine tasting along the Lake Ontario Wine Trail.


For a full list of the Spring Shopping FlingParticipants and a map Go To: www.waynecountyshoppingfling.com.

This is a three day self guided event. Start where you want and end each day relaxing at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast where each morning you'll be greeted with a fresh cup of coffee, and a homemade gourmet breakfast.  Make it a Weekend Get-Away and receive a special shopping bag for your purchases.
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What did you have for breakfast this morning?

June 8, 2014, 10:14 am
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Stuffed French Toast with bananas, cream cheese,
 and fresh strawberries
Each season brings it's own beauty, and one of the best 
things about living in the country is the fresh produce  
available from the nearby farm markets. I love preparing breakfast using what's available each season.

This morning I offered a Stuffed French Toast with bananas and cream cheese with fresh strawberries marinated in amaretto.  
If you would like the recipe just send me an email. I'm happy to share.   
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4th of July Celebrations Around Sodus Bay

July 1, 2014, 5:18 am
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There will be no shortage of things to do around Great Sodus Bay this July 4th  weekend and throughout the month.

July 3rd - The Sodus Point Fire Department kicks off its Fourth of July Fireworks as soon as it gets dark.  This is always a spectacular and popular event - get your seats early in the evening. The fireworks can be viewed from all points of Sodus Bay - from the beach, the lighthouse museum, the ball park, or one of the restaurants on Greig Street.  
Summer Concerts and Craft Show at the
Lighthouse Museum


Earlier in the day a Red, White, and Blue Kiddie Parade at 10:00 AM. Children march in costume from the Sodus Point Fire Hall on Bay Street to the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum on N. Ontario Street. Refreshments for all who participate.

July 4th - The ever popular Breakfast on the Bluff - 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM overlooking Lake Ontario at the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum.  Cost is $8.00 Sponsored by the Sodus and Scottsville Lions Club.
Overlooking Lake Ontario

At 7:00 AM Registration for the Lighthouse 5-K Run Race begins at 9:00 AM. This event draws over 500 runners. Get your Registration Form on the web at www.sodusbaylighthouse.org

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM- Fine Art & Craft Show  on the lawn of the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum. Pottery, jewelry, paintings, photos and more.





2:00 - 4:00 PM - FREE Outdoor Concert in the Park at the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum. The Gap Mangione Big Band always kicks off the Summer Concert Series. Audience members should bring their own lawn chairs.  Refreshments are available for sale during the concert.

FREE Admission All Day into the lighthouse museum on July 4th. Visitors can climb the lighthouse tower and see displays of the War of 1812 when the British attacked Sodus Point, learn what life was like back in the 1800's, history of the railroad and why visitors came to Sodus Bay back in the day.

July 27th - Summer Sips and Sounds - Wine and Music Fest - At Long Acre Farms  on 1342 Eddy Rd. Macedon, NY- Noon till 5:00 PM.  Sample 7 Lake Ontario Wineries and one distillery. Music by Big Blue House and the Lester Funk Band. Pulled Pork dinners and all kinds of activities for the kids. 





Pre-Sale Tickets: $15 per person  gets you 15 tastes.

At the door: $15 per person get you 12 tastes. 

Foe more information and tickets: www.lakeontariowinetrail.com
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Gen. G. Patton's Schooner Moored at Sodus Bay - NY

July 8, 2014, 1:57 pm
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How exciting is this? A piece of WWII history in our own
Gen. Patton's Schooner - When and If
back yard. I just learned that General George Patton's Schooner - the "When and If" is moored at Katlyn Marina, Sodus Point, NY on Sodus Bay.   The beautiful 63'5" long schooner is currently owned by the owners of Hazlitt Winery on Seneca Lake.  It's here for some much needed repairs.  You can see that the masts are not up as they are in the marina shop being sanded down.  I was told that the main hull is 2" thick teak wood. 
Wheel of the - When and If





A gentleman working on the schooner this afternoon gave me a little bit of the history of this old gal and I was invited aboard to see the quarters below.  He explained to me that George Patton had the schooner built in 1939 in Wiscassett, Maine. He knew that a war was coming and named the schooner the "When and If" because he expected to sail it when and if he returned from the war.  Apparently, legend has it that the General only got to sail it once.  If you look closely you can see the name of the schooner in the center brass part of the wheel on the bottom. It's upside down in this photo. 
A bunk down below the When and If
I was told that the schooner will be at Katlyn Marina in Sodus Point through the end of the summer. I hope to chronicle some of her transformation for you. She's a little musty smelling right now, but I'm sure she will be as beautiful as the day she first sailed. 

You can read more on this facinating history on: http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2010/10/pattons-schooner-when-and-if-to-be-sold/
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Star Gazing and Other Great Events

July 30, 2014, 11:24 am
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August 16 and August 30, 2014

Thorpe Vineyard will host two "Star Gazing" events  at the winery.

The event starts at sunset until the late evening. 

Longtime stargazer Fumie Thorpe will guide you across the night sky in Greek and Roman Mythologyand Eastern star tales. Perhaps you will see a meteor shower or a flyby of the International Space station. 

 The event is FREE. Bring your lawn chairs, 
 blankets and telescopes. Sit back and relax as  Fumie guides you through the constellations.

 Thorpe Vineyard is located on the east side of  Chimney Bluffs State Park at: 8150 Chimney  Height Blvd. Wolcott, NY.

 The Little winery on the Great Lake!



Pirate Festival

First Annual Sodus Point "Pirates Fest"
August 16 & 17, 2014 - Noon till closing.

Abes Waterfront Boathouse Bar & Grill 
Located on Greig Street, Sodus Point, NY

Music, Fun, and Shenanigans!

Be sure to come as a Pirate.





Pioneer Family Day &
                    Old Fashion Ice Cream Social

At the Heritage Square Museum
Sunday - August 17, 2014  1:30 - 4:00 PM
Located at: 7147 Ontario Center Rd., Ontario, NY

Home Arts Demonstrations, Activities, Stories, and Music.



Just a whole lot of fun!

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Looking for something to do this weekend?

August 19, 2014, 1:05 pm
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Moooo-sic Festthis weekend at Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven


9th Annual Jammin' with the Animals - Music Fest.  
Noon til the Cows Come Home
All proceeds benefit the animals that have been rescued.
9th Annual Mooo-sic Fest
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Summer is Not Over in Sodus Bay!

September 2, 2014, 8:05 am
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Come on down to Great Sodus Bay because the
Beechwood State Park - Sodus NY
weather is still nice to do some biking through the orchards, hiking in Beechwood State Park, or canoeing and kayaking on Maxwell Creek and Maxwell Bay.




The Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum is open daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Tuesday - Sunday through the end of October. This picturesque and historic gem sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Ontario and Sodus Point Beach. The museum offers a plethora of history of days gone by.

Local Farmers Markets, Gift Shops, and restaurants are still open and ready to welcome you!

Sodus Bay Lighthouse gardens overlooking Lake Ontario








We have some of the most magnificent sunsets on Lake Ontario. So while the weather is still great why not take a Sunset Cruise on Great Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario to view Chimney Bluffs.




Maxwell Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast offers a Sunset Cruise Package for Two.
September - October 15 (weekends only, weather permitting). $299 (tax included).

 Your Sunset Cruise package includes;
Sunset on Lake Ontario - by Cathy Contant

  • One night stay in one of our well-appointed guest rooms with private bath. ($25/night additional for the Gaylord Suite).
  • Complimentary full gourmet breakfast in the morning.
  • Complimentary picnic basket with light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. (You may BYO and we will provide plastic wine glasses)
  • A two & a half hour cruise on Great Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario (weather permitting).
  • A Lake Ontario Wine Trail Passport to 7 wineries and 2 distilleries.
  • Stay a Second night – get 15% off second night. (Cannot be combined with other discounts).
  • Earlier day cruises are available upon request.
  • Advanced reservations are recommended.


Looking for some Great Theater?


Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast Theater Package for Two includes:
  • One night stay in one of our well-appointed guest rooms with private bath. ($25/night additional for the Gaylord Suite).
  • Complimentary hor d'oeuvres upon arrival. (Local products)
  • Complimentary full gourmet breakfast in the morning.
  • Tickets for 2 to the musical production of Ordinary Days, 8 P.M. show at Gates Hall.
  • $175 for 2 (tax included)
Ordinary Days; a musical by Adam Gwon will be preformed  at Gates Hall - Pultneyville, NY on September 12, 13 & 14, 2014.  (September 14 show is at 3 PM)

Ordinary Days is a contemporary musical set in post 9-11 New York City featuring four young New Yorkers who go about their daily lives. They search for the things they have lost and try to understand the things they have yet to discover. They yearn to make connections, and struggle to let go.  To read more about Ordinary Days visit www.gateshall.com  .


Stay tuned for upcoming events in September around Great Sodus Bay.





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Sodus Harvet Festival

September 15, 2014, 10:45 am
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Mark your calendars to September 27, 2014 for a fun filled day for the whole family. 

I attended this event for the first time last year and was pleasantly surprised with the variety of arts and crafts, food, kid things to do, and the fun pumpkin contests.  An excellent event you don't want to miss.

This Main Street Event takes place in downtown Sodus, NY.  10 AM - 4PM Rain or shine.

  • Largest pumpkin contest
  • Pumpkin carving contest
  • Freaky Fruit contest







  • Fun and games for kids of all ages.
  • Popcorn for sale by the Cub Scouts 
  • All kinds of GREAT food


pumpkin carving





  • Hay rides
  • Street music and dancing
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Free drawings
  • High-rise Pumpkin Smashing
  • And MORE!

Hay Rides
hay rides
furniture made with applewood
hand crafted furniture





live music
Live music


Alpaca apparel
Alpaca apparel 
wooden bowls and crafts
hand carved wooden crafts


alpacas
Alpacas
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Shopping Local for your Christmas Giving

November 8, 2014, 3:00 am
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I love shopping local for my Christmas giving and this year will be no different. It makes me feel good to know that I have purchased a product made here in my own back yard.  SO, get ready, get set, GO to 14 unique gift shops in Wayne County featuring hand crafted soaps, essential oils, primitive gifts, hand thrown pottery,  baked goods, antiques, local alpaca fiber knitted hats, gloves, mittens, and sweaters, local wines,  apple products and more.  You are sure to find something for the hard to buy for loved one.               Shopping Fling MAP

This Winter Wonderland Shopping Fling event is November 14, 15 & 16, 2014. 


Lukacs Pottery- Kitty Bank

Free refreshments are served at each participating gift shop and each shopper will receive a special gift from each shop visited.  

Additionally, shoppers will collect a stamp at each location and be eligible to win one of 4 baskets.

Lukacs Pottery




wine
Shop till you drop Friday, Saturday and Sunday from  10 A.M. to 5 P.M. 
November 14, 15 & 16, 2014.
Katie Acres Alpaca & Gift Shop



Shopping Fling MAP    Make it a weekend get away at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast. Recharge yourself each night and start your day to a full gourmet breakfast before another successful local shopping day. 
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Christmas Around the World - Wine Tasting Package for Two

November 18, 2014, 11:54 am
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Christmas Around the World -Wine Tasting Package for Two

December 5 - 7, 2014

Your package includes:

  • 2 night stay  (Gaylord Suite additional $30)
  • Complimentary Full Breakfast 
  • Complimentary after dinner dessert and beverage
  • Special Event Wine Trail Passport for 2: "Christmas Around the World" on the Lake Ontario Wine Trail.  Event is Noon til 5pm December 6 & 7, 2014
  • A wine trail special gift bag
  • $335 - 2 nights (tax included)  $185 - 1 night (tax included)
On your first night enjoy a complimentary evening dessert and beverage when you return from dinner. 

After enjoying a full breakfast with endless coffee, tea and juice head out on this self - guided tour with each stop featuring specialty foods from Around the World paired with "local award winning"wines and spirits.

Along the way, visit other Associate Members of the Lake Ontario Wine Trail; unique gift shops, cheese shop, and restaurants. 

Each stop represents a different country featuring a traditional holiday dish, Your host; Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast  will serve a traditional breakfast and dessert served in Mexico when you stay. Space is limited. Book Now to Reserve your favorite room.

Other Things Happening in the Area
The Gatesinger Company, LTD YouTHeatre

The Gatesinger Company, LTD Presents:  YouTHeatre - The Pajama Game
November 28 - 30 and December 5 -6, 2014  A Tony Award winning musical comedy; "The Pajama Game" is a story of the conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory which are anything but peaceful. Sparks fly between the new superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and the leader of the union grievance committee, Babe Williams. The workers strike for a 7-1/2 cent increase in pay, setting off conflicts.  (1955 Best Musical and 2006 for Best Revival)

Make it a weekend get-away at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast.




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Holiday Fireworks

December 9, 2014, 6:00 pm
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Once again the Wallington Fire Department will display spectacular
Holiday Fireworks on December 14, 2014

Where:
Wallington Fire Department 
7863 Old Ridge Road, Wallington, NY

Time:
Refreshment at 5 P.M.  Fireworks beging at 6 P.M.

Merry Christmas!
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From Our Home to Yours

December 16, 2014, 12:26 pm
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photo by Chris Trine, Wolcott, NY

Wishing our family, friends, including social media acquaintances and wonderful guests of 
Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
Warmest wishes to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year!  
We are blessed to know you.

Belinda & Pat McElroy

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First Annual Orchard Wassail

January 11, 2015, 4:53 am
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applecountryspirits.com
A wassailing we will go! A wassailing we will go!

Apple Country Spirit - Tree Vodka
First Annual Orchard Wassail
Saturday - January 17, 2015 
5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
3274 Eddy Road, Williamson, NY 14589

Live music
Food and spirits can be purchased at the event
Bonfire in the orchard
Singing to the trees, and Lots of fun!

Apple Country Spirits will offer their own Rootstock Hard Cider and...
A commemorative Orchard Wassail pint glass is available for purchase along with cider or beer or without. Local New York State wine, local craft beer, and a choice of three cocktails offered as well.

What is wassail you ask?  According to Wikipedia, in Old English - wassail  is a hot mulled cider traditionally drunk during wassailing; a medieval southern English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good apple harvest the following Autumn. The word wassail comes from the Anglo Saxon phrase "waes hael", which means good health.

The purpose of wassailing is to wake the cider apple trees and scare away evil spirits. Ceremonies vary from region to region in southern England, which are still held annually today.

Wassailing

An incantation is recited over and over such as:    
Old apple tree, old apple tree;
We've come to wassail thee;
To bear and to bow apple endow;
Hats full, caps full, tree bushels bags full;
Barn floors full and a little heap under the stairs.

A wassailing Queen will place toast soaked in wassail in the trees for the birds (tree spirits) to show the fruits created by the previous years harvest. A shotgun is then fired to scare away any evil spirits. The crowd sings and shouts, bang pots and drums to make sure the work is done. 

This ancient English tradition still takes place annually on January 17 (Twelfth Night).

A wassailing we will go! A wassailing we will go! Hope to see you there!
Make it a weekend get away at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast.

For more information on this event go to: applecountryspirits.com






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February Adventures along the Lake Ontario Wine Trail

February 3, 2015, 7:48 am
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Historic 1812 red barn on Maxwell Creek

Winter Wonderland Outdoor Adventure in February

Looking for something to do with your special someone or the whole family? There's no excuse not to take your Honey someplace!

All month long there are great activities both indoors and out. Check out this lineup:

Let's Go Snowshoeing!  A family friendly activity.

February 16, 2015 -It's a Winter Woodland Walk at Beechwood State Park 
Located on: Lake Road, Sodus NY
When: Noon til 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE
snowshoes
  • Must register in advance by February 12 - call 315-331-8415
  • Free snowshoes available and provide to those who Pre-register.
  • Bring your own snowshoes or cross country skis and a sled to pull the little ones along the trails.
  • Explore beautiful Beechwood State Park, ID animal tracks participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. 
  • Hot Cocoa and snacks.
  • MAP
  • The Montazuma National Wildlife Refuge offers snowshoeing all month long. 

February 14, 2015-   Wine & Cupcakes at JD Wine Cellars
Location: 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon, NY
When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $10pp

Cupcakes paired with the perfect wine!
  • Sample 5 wines carefully paired with 5 cupcakes to complement each other.
  • Winemaker Doug Allen will educate guest in the barrel room while local harpist, Lara Haase provides wonderful background music.
February 15, 2015- JD Wine Cellars will be open from Noon - 5PM for wine tasting. 



NYIWCF 2-14-15

February 14, 2015
The New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival
at Casa Larga Vineyards 
Location: 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY
When: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $60 pp Pre-sale

  • New York State Ice Wine Tasting
  • Food pairing inspired by Ice Wine
  • Wine and Culinary demonstrations
  • Live Music 
  • Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Through the Vineyards
  • Marketplace Vendors and more......
  • For More Information go to www.casalarga.com


February 14, 2015
Dears & Beers : Beer Tasting
Location: Captain Jacks Good Time Tavern
                       8505 Greig Street, Sodus Point
When: 6:00 PM cash bar  7:00 PM dinner
Cost:  $35 pp  or $65 per couple

  • 5 Course Dinner with Beer Pairing
  • Limited seating.
  • Visit Captain Jack's Facebook Page for more information or call 315-483-9570

Maxwell Creek Inn is close to all of these GREAT February activities, so don't forget that the Whole Month of our February 5 & 10 Sweetheart Special at Maxwell Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast. BOOK NOW!





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