So technically our fifth wedding anniversary was back in May, but because life is nothing if not busy, we didn't get a chance to celebrate it until a few weekends ago. In keeping up with the tradition that we unintentionally started on our honeymoon, we ventured off to a nearby winery for some much needed rest and relaxation (and, of course, wine consumption). After a little cajoling, I convinced Darrell that we needed to book a room at the attached bed and breakfast, and we were so glad we did. The winery was hosting a live band the night we were there, which meant that not only were we able to enjoy a delicious dinner right on site, but also that when the band ended (a little past our bedtime, mind you), all we had to do was meander upstairs for bed. No driving necessary. Plus the breakfast. Oh the breakfast. It was fantastic. And guess what? We actually remembered to take some pictures!
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| The view off our private balcony. Not too bad for farm fields in the middle of Iowa! |
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| Another shot of the property, with evidence of the buffalo that are raised on the property (and--we assume--butchered for our dinner of buffalo burgers that night) as well as the namesake of the winery: Little Swan Lake |
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| Enjoying the band! |
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| The owners of the winery--never in a million years would I have looked at this couple and thought "they look like the kind of people to run a winery/bed and breakfast". Plus they moonlighted with the band for a few numbers--definitely goes to show you should never judge a book by its cover! |
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