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Thursday, June 8, 2017
Saturday, September 8, 2012
MidwestLiving.com writes about Songbird Prairie
Songbird Prairie Bed and Breakfast
174 N. 600 West
Valparaiso Indiana 46385
United States
(219) 759-4274
(877) 766-4273
http://www.songbirdprairie.com
Editor's Review
A woodsy couple's retreat, Songbird Prairie is an elegant Federal-style, all-suite B&B serving a gourmet, garden-fresh breakfast almost too pretty to eat.
Lovebirds like to nest in the luxury suites at Songbird Prairie B&B located an hour from Chicago and 90 minutes from Indianapolis. The romantic inn run by Barbara Rivera and her husband, Efrain, caters to couples seeking a pampered getaway in a quiet country setting. Tucked in the woods, Songbird Prairie's five posh suites (each with fireplace, rain shower and Jacuzzi) promise romantic pillow talk. Barbara greets all guests. Although just 6 miles west of downtown Valparaiso's shops and restaurants, Songbird Prairie seems out in the countryside surrounded by corn fields and forest. Walking paths meander through the inn's 6 wooded acres (bug spray and birding binoculars provided). Weekdays, rooms start at $109 and include a mini-breakfast, making Songbird Prairie a lovely alternative to big-box properties for business travelers flying solo. Weekend rates start at $199 and include a gourmet, multicourse breakfast of Barbara's specialties: glazed poached pear; puffy French toast souffle’ and "Bananas Barbara," a layered sweet version of bananas Foster topped with candied orange peels she makes. Each course served on a still-life work of art composed of seasonal, fresh flowers and leaves Barbara picks from her garden and presses between two glass plates. Guests dine in the second-floor, treetop porch where birds feed next to the windows. An expert birder, Barbara can identify a bird by its chirp even though she's in the Provence-style kitchen cooking for guests as she can hear their peeps and chirps through the microphones that pipe in the sounds. She whips up weekend breakfast for the public, $20, and weekday afternoon tea, $23 (reservations required). Midwestliving.com
174 N. 600 West
Valparaiso Indiana 46385
United States
(219) 759-4274
(877) 766-4273
http://www.songbirdprairie.com
Editor's Review
A woodsy couple's retreat, Songbird Prairie is an elegant Federal-style, all-suite B&B serving a gourmet, garden-fresh breakfast almost too pretty to eat.
Lovebirds like to nest in the luxury suites at Songbird Prairie B&B located an hour from Chicago and 90 minutes from Indianapolis. The romantic inn run by Barbara Rivera and her husband, Efrain, caters to couples seeking a pampered getaway in a quiet country setting. Tucked in the woods, Songbird Prairie's five posh suites (each with fireplace, rain shower and Jacuzzi) promise romantic pillow talk. Barbara greets all guests. Although just 6 miles west of downtown Valparaiso's shops and restaurants, Songbird Prairie seems out in the countryside surrounded by corn fields and forest. Walking paths meander through the inn's 6 wooded acres (bug spray and birding binoculars provided). Weekdays, rooms start at $109 and include a mini-breakfast, making Songbird Prairie a lovely alternative to big-box properties for business travelers flying solo. Weekend rates start at $199 and include a gourmet, multicourse breakfast of Barbara's specialties: glazed poached pear; puffy French toast souffle’ and "Bananas Barbara," a layered sweet version of bananas Foster topped with candied orange peels she makes. Each course served on a still-life work of art composed of seasonal, fresh flowers and leaves Barbara picks from her garden and presses between two glass plates. Guests dine in the second-floor, treetop porch where birds feed next to the windows. An expert birder, Barbara can identify a bird by its chirp even though she's in the Provence-style kitchen cooking for guests as she can hear their peeps and chirps through the microphones that pipe in the sounds. She whips up weekend breakfast for the public, $20, and weekday afternoon tea, $23 (reservations required). Midwestliving.com
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Visit the Quilt Gardens and stay at Songbird Prairie
Make your reservation now for your stay and plan your trip to visit the quilt gardens. 18 super-sized quilt inspired gardens from May 30 to Oct 1. Songbird Prairie is just a short 45 minute day trip away to Amish country. Why not take along a picnic lunch to enjoy as you stroll the gardens. You won't want to miss even one!
The quilt gardens tour is a free, self-guided tour that takes visitors to 16 locations throughout Elkhart County. Gardens range in size from about 80′ by 80′ and can include more than 80,000 blooms. Along the way you will find 16 large-format murals painted in patch-work quilt designs on the sides of buildings. Get more information on the Quilt Gardens Tour, including directions and maps at quiltgardenstour.com
When you return back to the Inn, you may relax in a Ultra Bain whirlpool with chromotherapy after your day visiting the quilt gardens. This northern Indiana getaway will charm you with their gardens and native prairie also.
Bring your glass of lemonade and relax while watching and hearing many species of birds and small animals. We provide the binoculars and guide-book. You can just sit back, relax and watch the sun set. www.songbirdprairie.com 877-766-4273
Friday, February 25, 2011
Deer sleep in the woods at Songbird Prairie
We enjoy seeing the animals in their natural habitat. These two spent the night and most of the day here resting. We feed them apples and bread. It was so comical first thing in the morning the squirrels were running around and the doe raised up her head as if to say "really you two, I'm trying to sleep here" then she put her head back down. Come to see them. We would love to have you!
www.songbirdprairie.com 877-766-4273
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Better Way to Stay Songbird Prairie Bed and Breakfast
Oct 28, 2010
A Better Way to Stay
A Grassroots Campaign for the B&B Industry
September-October Updates
PAII has coined the phrase “The Better Way to Stay”. This campaign is phenomenal and it is poised to launch with a website dedicated to showing the industry all the components of the campaign. This temporary site will soon be taken down and BetterWaytoStay.com will become a resource room for innkeepers to learn about the campaign, its supporters and its tools. Look forward to learning about the launch of this site any day now.
Many travelers are finding out that B&B’s give such personal service that even the finest hotels are not able to accommodate! The relaxation that comes from staying two or more days at a B&B cannot be matched at a hotel. Owners of B&B’s care for you like friends, yet give you privacy at the same time. Many have acreage with places to walk, talk and reconnect. Find your perfect place and make a reservation today. www.songbirdprairie.com 877.766.4273 Read our reviews and find a Better Way to Stay!
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Sandhill Cranes migration and stay at Songbird Prairie
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 guestroom where you can review your pictures and videos and upload to your friends on Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare! Then awaken to your plated three course hot 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 Dunes National Lakeshore.
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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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Stay at Songbird Prairie and visit these gardens and plant sales this summer
Places to Go and Things to Do Summer 2010
Saturday, May 1
Native Plant Sale, Wild Ones Garden Club – Gibson Woods, 6201 Parish Ave., Hammond, 219-844-3188
LaPorte County Master Gardeners Symposium – 8:30 am- 3 pm, Best Western Hotel, 444 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte, $28 in advance $33 at door, includes lunch 219-324-9407
Rise and Shine Seminar, 8:30 am, $5, Gardens on the Prairie “A Plant Preview for 2010 and Garden Maintenance. 3242 W. 169th St. Lowell, IN 219-690-0911
Friday, May 7
Spring Bird Migration Hike, 8 am, Wild Ones Garden Club, see over 300 species, registration is required, 6201 Parish Ave, Hammond 219-844-3188
Saturday, May 8
Lake County Master Gardeners Plant Sale, 8 am – 2 pm Plants are selected to maximize drought tolerance, disease resistance and deer and slug resistance. Master Gardeners will be on hand, pre-orders picked up. Lake County Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building, closes at 4 pm, Crown Point, 219-755-3251
Lowell Garden Club Plant sale, 9 am – 3 pm, Olde Towne Square Park 219-696-8282 or 219-696-6464 www.lowellgardenclub.com
Portage Plant sale 9 am – noon, Woodland Park, Willowcreek Road, Portage 219-762-1732 or 219-762-0861
Wednesday, May 12
Rain Gardens, 7 pm, Master Gardener, Dolly Foster, provides information and tips on how to utilize and set up Rain Gardens, Munster Library, 219-836-8450
Saturday, May 15
Miller Plant Sale, 9 am – noon, Miller Beach Home and Lumber Center, 875 Lake St. & Rt. 20, also selling garden books, tools, baked goods and knick knacks, 219-938-6880 www.millergardenclub.net
Build an Annual Container Workshop, 8:30 am, $30, Garden on the Prairie, 3242 W. 169th St., Lowell 219-690-0911 www.gardensontheprairie.com
International Friendship Gardens, Opening Day and Plant Sale, Mothers in free all weekend, 2055 U.S. Hwy 12, Michigan City, free admission to plant sale, master gardeners on hand. 219-879-3564 or 219-878-9885 www.friendshipgardens.org
Tuesday, May 18
New Plants to Try, Central Library, 7 pm, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville, sponsored by Lake County Library, Master gardener, Zann Wilson. Pre-register
Thursday, May 20
Rose Gardening, 6:30 pm, Master Gardener, Wayne Barnes will talk; meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett St. Field trips are planned for June-August, call 219-838-2394
Friday, May 21
Munster Plant Sale 8 am-1 pm, 1101 Oriel Dr., Munster 219-923-1255
Saturday, May 22
Rise and Shine Seminar, 8:30 am, $5, “DIY Paver Projects to Enhance your Home and Maintenance” at Garden on the Prairie, 3242 W. 169th St., Lowell 219-69 0-0911, www.gardensontheprairie.com
Friday, May 28
Wildflowers Walks – 9am-2pm, Wild Ones Garden Club, see over 300 species, meet at parking lot kiosk, Gibson Woods, 6201 Parish Ave., Hammond, 219-844-3188
Saturday, June 5
Rise and Shine Seminar, “Behind the Scenes of garden Design, Planting & Maintenance”, 8:30 am, $5.00, “DIY Paver Projects to Enhance Your Home & Maintenance”, Gardens on the Prairie, 3242 W. 169th St., Lowell, 219-690-0911
Sunday, June 6
Art in the Garden, $5 per person, Art Fair 10 am – 4 pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, 219-462-0025, www.taltree.org/events
Wednesday, June 9
Shade Gardening, 7 pm, Master Gardener Daryl Dorton provides information and tips on how to grow a shade garden. Munster Library 219-836-8450
Friday, June 11
Wildflower Walks, 9 am – 2 pm, Wild Ones Garden Club, see over 300 species, meet at parking lot kiosk, Gibson Woods, 6201 Parish Ave, Hammond, 219-844-3188
Tuesday, June 15
Hydrangeas, 7 pm, Central Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville, sponsored by Lake County Library in cooperation with Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. Preregister at 219-769-3541 x317 www.lakeco.lib.in.us
Thursday, June 17
Lawn Care, 6:30 pm, Master Gardener, Jim Colias will talk about fertilizing, aerating and organic lawns. Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewette St., meet the 3rd Thursday of every month. Field trips are planned for June-August so call 219-838-2394.
Saturday, June 19
Rise and Shine Seminar, “Reclaiming Water in Landscapes,” 8:30 am, $5, “DIY Paver Projects to Enhance Your Home and Maintenance”, Gardens on the Prairie, 3242 W. 169th St., Lowell 219-690-0911
Friday & Saturday, June 25, 26
Crown Point Garden Club Garden Walk, Sat – 9am - 4 pm, Sun 12:30 pm – 5 pm, Crown Point, 219-663-0386 or 219 -663-7678
Saturday & Sunday, July 10, 11
Lakeside Garden Walk, Saturday, July 10, 11 am – 5 pm. Lakeside, MI, for more info see
www.thelakesideassociation.org
Lowell garden Walk Sat-9 am – 5 pm and Sun 11 am – 5 pm. Tickets are $8, children under 12 free. Includes historical museum tour at Homestead Museum. There are 7 gardens. For more info call 219-696-8282 or 219-696-6464 www.lowellgardenclub.com or jsmutt@att.net
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, July 11, 12, 13
Day Lily Days, Garden Open, 1:05 pm– 6:35 pm (eastern time), Twin Starz Gardens, 10072 North 650 East, New Carlisle 574-654-9124
Wednesday, July 14
Herb Garden, 7 pm, Master Gardener Karen Hix provides information and tips on how to grow and give herbs as gifts. Munster Library, 219-836-8450
Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18
Sat., July 17 Porter County Master Gardeners Garden Walk, 9am – 4 pmmaster gardeners will be on hand at each location to explain plantings. For more info www.pcgarden.info 219-465-3555 x26
Miller Garden Walk, Sat & Sun 10 am – 3 pm both days, $8 in advance, $9 at the door, featuring 6 gardens. Shuttle busses from the Aquatatorium at the National Lakeshore Park. 10 am – 3 pm, box lunches available at Miller Bakery Café, tickets at Ayres Realtors at 646 S. Lake St., combines with Miller Art Fair Miller Beach in Gary, IN 219093806880 www.millergardenclub.net
July 18-24
LaPorte County Fair, LaPorte, IN
Heirloom Kitchen Garden, Master Gardeners plant and display a Heirloom Garden at Pioneer Land during the LaPorte County Fair. 219-324-9407
Tuesday, July 20
Attracting Hummingbirds, Central Library, 7 pm, 1919 West 81st Ave., Merrillville, IN, sponsored by Lake county Library in cooperation with Purdue University Cooperative Extenstion Service. Pre-register at 219-769-3541 x 317, www.lakeco.lib.in.us
July 22 – August 1
Porter County Fair, Valparaiso, IN
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 23, 24, 25
Living Watercolours Pond Tour, Fri 8-10pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun noon – 5pm. Visit 12 ponds and gardens in Northwest Indiana and Illinois Southern Suburbs. www.illianagardenpond.org or
219-663-2365
August 6 – 15
Lake County Fair, Crown Point, IN
Sunday, August 8
August Tea, Classic high tea, classic music. Gardens benefit, $25, International Friendship Gardens, 2055 U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City 219-870-3564 or 219-879-9885 www.friendshipgardens.org
Monday, September 13
Plant Swap, bring your perennials and take perennials, 10 am Lake County Parks Greenhouse, 8305 Randolph St., Hobart 219-947-1958 or 219-769-PARK
TBA
Mid June Whiting in Bloom, please call for dates 1-4pm, 6 homes, advance tickets $10, day of tour $12. Tickets available at corner of 119th & Calumet Ave., sponsored by Arts Alive 219-659-0292
Annual Fall Plant Sale, Portage Garden Club, 9 am – noon, Walgreen’s on Central Ave., Portage 219-762-1732 or 219-762-0861
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