Wine trail events are a great way to introduce new people to the area and sometimes to wine itself.  The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has put together their main events for the year, and yes you will find your favored events still going strong.  If you are in possession of a Polar Passport, it is still valid until March 31, 2013.

February 8-10,2013                                                                              

CHOCOLATE & WINE WEEKEND

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March 22-24, 2013

CRUISIN THE TROPICS WEEKEND

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April 26-28, 2013

SPRING WINE AND CHEESE WEEKEND

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June 7-9, 2013

SMOKIN SUMMER KICKOFF

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November 22-24, 2013

NOV DECK THE HALLS WEEKEND

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December 6-8, 2013

DEC DECK THE HALLS WEEKEND

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For more information about any of these events or to purchase a Riesling Passport , contact the Seneca Lake Wine Trail at their website or by calling 877-536-2717

Celebrating 25 years last year as an official wine trail, the wineries have reprinted their highly requested cookbook filled with over 200 tasty recipes as well as wine pairing suggestions.  This cookbook can be purchased at any member winery for a reasonable price.

Remember to choose a designated driver and if you have a group, you may want to consider renting a limo – leave the driving to them.  There are also many great and relaxing places to stay in the Seneca Lake area from B & B’s to vacation homes and Inns. 

So come visit us and see what the wineries have to offer this year. You may even decide to purchase your own vacation home ,,,

This information brought to you by Mary St. George, Associate Real Estate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, Your Personal Connection to Lakefront Living, 3154-719-8377, [email protected]

As buyers don’t you just love it, when the sellers decide to become serious ?  No matter how someone reaches the point to sell their lakefront home, it is always a tough decision.  You do have to remember these sellers have created numerous memories with children and grandchildren, aunts and uncles and of course the multitude of friends.  This spectacular property has been a vacation home for generations to enjoy and they have definitely enjoyed it.  The sellers have reduced the price to an unbelievable amount of $579,000.

You will enjoy 2.75 acres allowing you plenty of room to build a new home to replace the vintage cottage or leave the cottage intact for a bunk house or guest house.   225 feet of water front makes this your personal space with room to swim, dock your boats or set sail.

The flat beach allow ease of use when bringing your watercraft in and out of the water.  Can’t you just feel the cool breezes blowing through your hair as you take off on a little kayak excursion ?  There will be a great dinner waiting for you on your return, something wonderful on the grill I am sure.

The vintage cottage stands as an icon to this point.  Enjoy it as it is, or make it your own.   This beautiful piece of property on Seneca Lake is waiting for its new owners to create new memories.  Is that person you ?

There is plenty of room for campers and tents, kids and parents,  games of football and badminton, races and burnt marshmallows over the fire pit.  Just the thought of boats and water and family fun, is making me crave our beautiful summer weather that is just around the corner.  Because Seneca Lake is such a large lake, there is no boat too large or small. 

You are just a few minutes drive to many restaurants an shops in either Watkins Glen, Penn Yan or Geneva.  Along the way you will find numerous wineries and farmers markets for fresh homegrown produce.  Yes, fresh salads and corn on the cob are just minutes purchase to table.  Need a new picnic table ? No problem, there are many cottage businesses in the area that can build a table or even some comfortable Adirondack chairs for you. 

End your day relaxing next to the campfire, roast marshmallows, tell jokes and discuss the great day you had – it doesn’t get any better than this

To start making your own memories and own your very own special piece of Seneca Lake for years of enjoyment, contact Seth Olney or myself about MLS listing R184282 and we will set up a private viewing for you.   Or visit www.winetrailproperties.com for more info.

 This  information brought to you by Mary St.George, Associate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, Your Personal Connection to Lakefront Living, 315-719-8377  [email protected]

Lakefront Park along the shore of beautiful Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, will be the setting the second annual Finger Lakes Music & Wine Festival on August 17 & 18, 2012.

Event promoters are also looking to put this wine tasting event into the Guinness Book of Records for the largest wine tasting event.  The event will include a diverse selection of music that will include  Classic Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues.  Wineries from across the state will have their very best to showcase and sample.  

According to Seneca Daily.com   “At 7:00PM a “Call to Action” will summon wine tasters to converge in the wine tasting area to be officially counted between 7:00-8:00PM to break the record with 5,096 participants. Mr. Philip Robertson, adjudicator of Guinness World Records NA, will preside over the attempt and will be available to the media for interviews as of 2:00PM at the festival site.”

So if you are interested in being counted as a participant, you will need to insure you have your ticket in hand and be tasting wines at 7PM on the 18th of August 2012.  

This information brought to you by your favorite lakefront realtor, Mary St.George, Associate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, Your Personal Connection to Lakefront Living, 315-719-8377, [email protected]

National Fishing and Boating week occurs on the first full week of June every year.  This year the dates are June 2-10,2012.  What a great reason to experience the love of fishing and boating.  Go ahead , gather some friends or family and get out on the water, the experience is worth it.

Girls, boys, men or women, fishing and boating are open to everyone to enjoy.  The Finger Lakes offer miles and miles of boating opportunities from shallow, weedy lakes like Honeoye Lake to cavernous cold lakes Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lakes.

• Find Your Boat – Take a look at Boat Explorer and watch a DVD that will help determine the best boat for you and your family.

• Make Memories – Bring the young ones a long, you will have as much fun as them.  Record the day and share the video with other family members over a bowl of popcorn.

• Buy A Fishing License – When you purchase a license, the money goes to conservation programs, fish hatcheries, studies on invasive species and clean water programs.  All of these programs work to insure you have a great fishing experience now and for your children.

• Discover A New Hot Spot – Find a new place to pull in the catch of the day by using the Hotspot Map.

• Learn From Others - visit Take Me Fishing.Org for all kinds of resources, maps and information.

Of course the best place to take off from in your boat, is of course your very own lakefront property.  Call me when you are ready to purchase your own lakefront home.  What is better than a boat and a dock ?  A house with a boat and a dock !  – Oh yes, my favorite….Keuka Lake …perch from the cold waters of Winter.

Information brought to you by Mary St.George Realtor, Associate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, 315-719-8377

As far back as I can remember, I can not remember a Memorial Day Weekend that was just so weather perfect.  The skies were blue, the lakes had warmed up, the temperature was warm and summer like and in some places if you were lucky, there was a nice mild breeze. 

I was fortunate enough to get around to three of the Finger Lakes on this Memorial Day weekend; Keuka Lake, Canandaigua Lake and Seneca Lake.  I spent Sunday working and spending time with friends on Seneca.  We toured around the lake to visit friends and clients.  On the boat it was neither too warm or too cold – it really was just perfect.

So now I would like to ask you why you are not yet on the lake ?  Call me , we can work on that little issue.  You still have plenty of time to enjoy the summer on one of the Finger Lakes. Don’t you hear the lakes calling you ?

Remember if you are looking for a great place to purchase on Canandaigua Lake to make your own, call myself or Ray Leone.  If Keuka Lake is more your flavor, contact Seth Olney or myself.  On Seneca Lake, reach out to Dave Reeve, Seth Olney or myself.  Just be sure to call one of us.

As always, if you have some great pictures of the lakes, I would love to showcase them on my blog and of course I will give you credit for your work.

The peacefulness of the lake gave me time to reflect on all of those service men and women that have lost their lives defending our freedom.

This information brought to you by Mary St.George, Associate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, 315-719-8377