Jan 18, 2012 17:59 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Grapefull Sisters Vineyard
Wine tasting can be a lot of fun, what with all that sipping of various wines, but a trip to Grapefull Sisters Vineyard creates a total wine experience that’s not just about tasting. Located 17 miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this sprawling working vineyard offers gardens, a bed and breakfast, an RV camping ground and yes, wine tasting. Read More »
Oct 14, 2011 9:30 - By: Britt Reints
I met Mimi on a recent visit to Hocking Hills, Ohio. She was teaching my family of four to kayak around Lake Hope and we got to talking about what she does when she’s not paddling around a lake with amateurs. Turns out, Mimi’s passion is taking groups of women off into the woods.
That would be creepy if Mimi wasn’t so adorable and smiley.
Mimi runs Touch the Earth Adventures, a tour company that specializes in women’s hiking and kayaking retreats. For $1,150 per person, women enjoy a week of outdoor adventure in various locations all over the country. Good news: tents aren’t needed as Mimi lines up beautiful lodging as part of her weekly packages. She also arranges for activities like yoga sessions and spa treatments.
It’s no wonder her customers come out of the woods feeling empowered!
Mimi told me she takes groups of women who already know each other as well as groups of individual women who meet on the trip. Her groups can be as small as 5 women and as large as 20. Women can explore the outdoors of Ohio, where Mimi is based, or take a trip to the Carolinas. Her next week-long retreat will be in November to Charleston, South Carolina.
I would love to do this with my girlfriends and the women in my family. It sounds like an incredible girl power getaway!
Photo: Britt Reints
Jul 23, 2011 8:18 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Chicago Rocks Music Tour
Chicago’s blues and jazz history attracts lots of attention but the Windy City’s extensive rock and punk history often slips through the cracks. Chicago Music Tours remedies that situation with two interactive tours that supply all the little known stories about Chicago rock stars and their music. Read More »
Jun 27, 2011 16:02 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Rosemary Beach Trading Company
The unspoiled natural beauty of the Rosemary Beach community is what attracts travelers to this quiet vacation spot but there’s more than just rustic charm. Beyond the gorgeous outdoor scenery lies retail treasures that reflect the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of Rosemary Beach. Read More »
