Stay at Songbird Prairie and Stroll to all of your favorite holiday activities when they all come together to turn our little town into a true, winter wonderland as we kick off the holiday season on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm.

Watch as downtown Valparaiso comes to life with fire, ice and the sounds of the season. Enjoy live entertainment on the Porter Health Amphitheater Stage with the Varsity Singers, Southlake Children's Choir, Rolling Hills Vineyard Church Choir and the Jingle Tones. 

Stroll through the decorated streets,visit your favorite shops, and dine at one of the unique restaurants during their holiday open houses.

You won't want to miss these stops:

• Courthouse Square: Live Nativity (5:30-7:30 pm), "Holiday Express" Train Rides, Strolling Carolers
• Central Park Plaza: Live Ice Carving, Holiday Tree, Ice Skating, LED Jugglers, Fire Performers, Live Stage Entertainment, Giveaways and More
• Throughout Downtown: Strolling Carolers, Retail Specials, Open Houses and More
• Memorial Opera House: At New Museum Location at 20 Indiana Ave: Pictures with Santa and Women's Association Bake Sale
• Porter County Museum: At 153 Franklin Street:  Woman's Association Bake Sale and Free Holiday Activity (Decorate Your Own Seasonal Postcard)

We hope you join us Friday evening!

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MAY 31, 2010

Songbird Prairie

I'm not a huge fan of Bed & Breakfasts. I know, I know...that's romantic sacrilege. But, most of my travel is for business, and I don't find the culture of many B&Bs to match up with my needs when on the road. So, the times I'll recommend one will be few and far between. Like...ummm, once.

OK...you can make that twice. Songbird Prairie B&B, just outside of Valparaiso IN is an absolute delight. Luxurious accommodations, scrumptuous 3-course breakfast and a rural setting that lives up to its name. Especially because hosts Barbara and Efrain have positioned microphones outside the dining porch to amplify the songbirds that surround the property during your time downstairs.

Songbird Prairie also has one of the best B&B websites I've ever seen, combining video, photography and compelling copywriting. It's something that so few B&Bs get right.

Next time you're in the Chicago/Northwest Indiana region, treat yourself.

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Our thanks to Bill Geist who stayed with us 7 years ago, when I was just getting started blogging!

Sip and Savor: A Winery Tour of Northern Indiana and stay at Songbird Prairie Inn & Spa

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Indiana's Cool North

Wineries are where it’s at in Indiana’s Cool North. Fruit wines are a local specialty, and our climate is well-suited to produce exceptional varietals such as Traminette—the signature grape that’s native to Indiana—as well as classic blends you know and love. Add one winery to your weekend getaway, or set out on a tasting adventure around the region. Read on to discover some of the best wineries in Northern Indiana.

Sunday November 12th 2017 10 am 03 pm

The Market Events 2405 E Morthland Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Sandhill crane migration and stay at Songbird Prairie Inn and Spa

Explore the Jasper Pulaski Sandhill Preserve where you will see and hear thousands of sandhill cranes. Then return from your adventure to a Whirlpool/Fireplace suite where you can review your pictures and videos and upload to your friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Then awaken to your plated deluxe breakfast in the sunroom where you will hear and see songbirds as they entertain and serenade through our outdoor microphones.. Stay two days and visit the nature center at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. songbirdprairie.com

 Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail Now is the time! The first official count for the fall sandhill crane migration from DNR is 5,846! Cranes began arriving in September. They will continue to arrive and build to a peak population in late November of 20,000 or more. http://www.beyondthebeachdiscoverytrail.com/BeyondBeach_searchdetail.asp?SiteNumber=50

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