Love is in the air with this “made-for-each-other” cherry and chocolate duo. This perfect couple will warm your skin and tantalize with the indulgent scents of cherry and chocolate. This is Cupid’s favorite.

Cherry Enzyme: Exfoliate and brighten the skin with the antioxidant and brightening benefits of cherry.  Contains 5% lactic acid, 5% mandelic acid, and 1% arbutin and 1% kojic.  Perfect for normal/combination skin.  It promotes deep hydration and protects from environmental damage while relieving the surface signs of aging.  Arbutin and kojic provide extreme lightening capabilities.
Dark Chocolate Mint Mask: Cocoa, glycerin and squalane are excellent emollients, lubricants and humectants to draw moisture to dry, flaky skin. Vitamin E is an excellent anti-aging antioxidant.

Couples massage relaxation in front of your private fireplace, then retreat to your suite and slip into the whirlpool aaaa call to reserve your stay 219-759-4274 songbirdprairie.com

 

The Robin Suite Ultra-bath Whirlpool

 

 

 

No, you’re not too late to enjoy autumn

by KKOSKY on Oct 13, 2015

 It seems the fall colors are a little delayed this year in Indiana Dunes Country, with the brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow just now starting their breakout.

The fall colors are bursting.

But the good news is that the colors should last through October and into November.

This past weekend I enjoyed the perfect autumn weather with a hike at Indiana Dunes State Park. My favorite trail is trail 9, which starts in the woods before making its way to beautiful views of Lake Michigan.

For those who want to take it a little easier, there are two fall drives to enjoy in Indiana Dunes Country, including the Dunes and Lake loop, which takes you through tree-lined roads and along the lake; and theDowntowns and Country Roads Loop, which features peaceful country roads and which passes through Chesterton and Valparaiso for those who want to enjoy some great dining and shopping.

Next on my agenda is hiking some of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore trails, like the Cowles Bog trail and the Tolleston Dunes trail. Looking for a weekend getaway?

 Indiana Dunes Country lodging features great chain hotels as well as ready-to-pamper-you B&Bs like Songbird Prairie Inn and Spa, which, as the name suggests, features a sitting area where you can see and hear birds, as well as a spa to make your stay even more enjoyable.

I’m glad the fall colors are going to be around for weeks to come. Click here for more information about fall in Indiana Dunes Country.

October 16-17 Fall Festival in Valparaiso

'FALL' INTO FUN AT THE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL:

Fall is here! The leaves are turning, the air is a little cooler, the scenery is a little more colorful, and of course, the Fall Harvest Festival is almost here! Coming October 16-17, our annual celebration brings together some of our favorite traditions for two days of fun! What will you see? Here's a look:

Friday, October 16: Join us from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for trick-or-treating! Dress up in your spookiest or silliest costume and get treats from some of our local retailers, restaurants and businesses. 

Visit Central Park Plaza for more fun, including free hay rides provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department. 

Saturday, October 17: Your day starts with with the Valparaiso Parks Department's 3rd annual Monster Dash 1K. Don your favorite costume and have a blast as you run through this spooky and festive course. 

From 9:00-12:30 p.m., enjoy activities such as free face painting by the Valparaiso High School Art Club, pumpkin painting, taffy apple station by Wildflour, Valparaiso Market vendors, live music by Leonardo and the Makin' Waves Band, and more!

For more information on the Fall Harvest Festival, click here. 

                                       

                                   Cranberry Raspberry glazed pear at Songbird Prairie

fall breakfast of pears

fall view outside the cardinal suite

     

enjoying the bird bath

 Breakfast with the birds
Our made to order omelet is moist and sprinkled with cheese, and served with crispy bacon and home baked biscuit.

 Garnishes very from day lilies to crab apples to all the fresh herbs picked fresh from our garden.

Enjoy breakfast with the birds as you try to name them all
from the tiniest hummingbird to the largest owl or hawk!
Well the turkey vulture is probably the largest but they certainly don't come to the feeders!

Stay at Songbird Prairie Inn and Spa and enjoy the 37th annual Popcorn Festival  September 12^th 2015 which is right around the corner!  September 12^th 2015 Can you believe we're less than 3 weeks away from the biggest celebration of the year? Of course, the fun isn't just limited to one day. We'll have plenty of excitement going on starting the week leading up to the festivities. From lunch and dinner specials each night, to live entertainment, and more, Downtown Valparaiso is the place to be this September! 

MEALS A-POPPIN':

There's more than just popcorn in Northwest Indiana. Beginning Tuesday, September 8 as part of the pre-week festivities, come enjoy daily lunch and dinner specials from some of your favorite local restaurants and non-profit organizations at the Chicagoland Popcorn Area located under the brand new William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza. All meals are available for carry out.

Here's what you can enjoy:

LUNCH: September 8-11 from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Click here for menu.

Tuesday: Semento's Napoli Café

Wednesday: Pesto's Italian Restaurant

Thursday: Strongbow Inn

Friday: Kelsey's Steak House

DINNER*: September 8-11. Times vary. Click here for menu. 

Tuesday: Don Quijote

Wednesday: Valparaiso Band Parent Association

Thursday: Valparaiso Kiwanis Club

Friday: NWI School Nutrition Association

*Dinner tickets can be purchased at the Valparaiso Events office or at the door.