The Barnard Inn in Barnard, Vermont

Barnard, Vermont is a true summerland.  From its lakeside beaches punctuated by campfire pits to the hiking trails that weave up over the crests of leaves of green, there are soul inspiring views in every direction.

Wine Along the River

This summer, I took two separate trips to central Vermont.  One to Woodstock and one to the Bethel/Barnard area.  My second visit coincided with one of my best friend's birthdays, so I brought her with me.  I run the social media accounts of the hotel at which we stayed, 506 On The River Inn.

Book Review: The Female of the Species

I am currently working for a literary agency and scored myself an advanced reader's copy of The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis.

Summer in Vermont with KJP

Vermont in early June is enchanting - the air is still fresh but the sun is warm.  I attended a cocktail party at my boss's vacation home in Bethel and felt so inspired by the flowers leaning in the breeze and the rushing of the river far off that I have included photos here.

Babies and Blessings

I recently attended the blessing of my friend's baby, Holly.  The reception, which was held in New Jersey, was filled with flowers, love, and a precisely decorated cake.  This little girl is definitely appreciated.

Savoring September at Minnewaska Lodge

The mountains surrounding New Paltz, New York are quartz filled and undulate like waves on the ocean.  In late summer, there is a stillness up there.  Though many hotels are full, there is a quiet in the air that makes them feel more private and more serene.

Disney Hall

While in LA, the heavens aligned.  Gustavo Dudamel, the thirty-five year old Venezuelan prodigy also known as "Gustavo the Great," was in town.  Rumored to be our time's greatest conductor, Dudamel was in residency conducting the LA Philharmonic.