On The Road Again. . . . .

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My day started at 3:00 a.m. when I piled myself in my packed up van and headed to Wichita, Kansas to teach my brayer workshops this weekend.    Today’s journey took me through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and then into Kansas.    I found myself at the half way point in the town of Hermann, where I forced myself (not really) to visit 2 of the 6 wineries that you can find in this quaint, quaint town.  I found this to be a great place to stop and stretch my legs.  The picture above and the 2 below are scenes from my trip right outside of Hermann.  I just found them interesting.  Hmmmm, where would one get inspiration for a stamped scene?

Below is a little photo of the town from up on the hill where Stone Hill Winery is located.  Stone Hill Winery was my first stop.

  

Check out those naked grapevines in front of the winery (below).  I can only image this view when the vines are full of leaves and grapes.

Inside the tasting room/shop.   Yum!

I left Stone Hill Winery with 7 bottles in tow.  🙂

I found 2 more lovely bottles of wine at my next stop, HermannHof Winery.

I know, here I am in beautiful Kansas with no pictures to share of Kansas yet.    I’m sure I will have some before I leave on Monday.

All in all it was a lovely day and I made it here safe and sound in 14 hours.  I just love an adventure, don’t you?

What are your favorite places to stop at when you are traveling?  Antiques, Wineries, shopping, historical sights?

Well have a terrific weekend.   It’s time to fling myself in bed early to rest up for tomorrow.   I cannot wait to meet my Wichita Students!    Ladies are you ready to get your Brayer On?   I’m looking so forward to creating with you.

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

   Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.     

Wichita, Kansas     

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York     

St. Peters, Missouri     

La Porte, Indiana     

Orlando (Davenport), Florida     

St. Cloud, Minnesota     

Colorado Springs, Colorado     

Ottumwa, Iowa     

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)    

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio     

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)     

Monroe, Connecticut     

Dayton, Ohio   

Leesburg, Florida     

Montreal, Wisconsin     

Savannah, Georgia     

Lincoln, Illinois     

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)     

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar      

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.     

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net 

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home 

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18 thoughts on “On The Road Again. . . . .”

  1. Jenna Barber's avatar Jenna Barber

    Michelle, I LOVE the photos pf your trip! I will be driving to NY soon for a stamping event. It’s a 10-13 hour drive. Loved reading about your stop at this winery… you have got me looking forward to my trip to NY now!! I was a little frightened that I was doing the driving on my own, but seeing these photos and hearing about your little adventure makes me look forward to my “adventure!!” I will hopefully be stopping quite a bit, seeing as how I’ll have the girls with me, and my favorite places to stop are the antique stores! I just love them! I’m sure those ladies are looking forward to getting their “Brayer on!” I know I would if I were there!!~

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  2. Christy C's avatar Christy C

    Oh KANSAS!!! My hubby and I started our married life and the first three of our 14 children in Kansas~McPherson to be exact, {hubby’s home town!} About 60 north of Wichita!!! “Home, home on the range…” Wish I was there! {Maybe you can make it to Indy sometime!!!!} Have a terrific trip!!!!

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  3. Katie's avatar Katie

    Oh wow, I’ve stalked your wonderful blog for a while now, and this entry just makes me smile. I used to work at Stone Hill as their vineyard manager for a couple of years…it is a beautiful town. I’m pretty sure I know where both of those first two pics were taken too.

    Now I live next to Meramec Springs Park that you visited a year or two ago…hmmmm…you keep driving by. Maybe next visit to MO I might just hijack you and make you brayer something as a ransom! 😀 Just kidding of course. Hope you trip goes smoothly and your classes are filled with fun. Cheers!

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  4. Mary Hansen's avatar Mary Hansen

    Such awesome pics of your travels, Mickey! Girl after my own heart visiting wineries, such fun exploration…your artful photos are a pleasure to view. And thanks for the card for placing an order, I LOVE it!!

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  5. Ellen Rome's avatar Ellen Rome

    Love that you are in Kansas as I live in SW KS. We have the most beautiful sunrises here, I think of your workshop and the cards I want to make most mornings on my way to work.
    Enjoy your time here!

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  6. Vickie Doswell's avatar Vickie Doswell

    I love the winerys across the eastern part of Kansas. If you have time go to Smoky Hill Winery, I believe they have a place in Wichita, Grace Hill Wine, and Windswept Winery. I especially love the Smoky Hill Red. Hope you have a good time there! Vickie

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  8. Colorado's avatar Colorado

    I love traveling, too… and especially a good road trip!! My favorite places to stop are historical sites. On our last trip which was primarily a business trip for hubby, we were able to stop on the way back home in Springfield, IL to visit all the Lincoln sites. We enjoyed it so much. I don’t know how I had missed that stop on previous travels but we were both so glad we decided to take the time on this trip as it was so worth it. And I can’t leave out shopping! LOL!! That’s my second favorite stop on trips!

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  11. Sandi Dailey's avatar Sandi Dailey

    Wow, I would love to travel with you!! I never get to stop and see things when I am traveling with my husband. He is the type that has to drive straight there and straight back. At least now that we are older he will stop at motels for the night, but didn’t get to do that when I was younger. Love your pictures today, and always enjoy seeing them when you travel. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

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  12. Cynthia Kozee's avatar Cynthia Kozee

    Loved your class today! Thanks for all the inspiration you give the rest of us without the creativity bug. I promise I won’t keep throwing things on the floor next time. LOL Thanks again for all the laughs.

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  13. Carri's avatar Carri

    Michelle – I told my mom about you and she attended your class on Saturday in Wichita- you were her first class!! She had a wonderful time and raved about the time you spent with her and the great techniques!!! Thanks for making my mom’s first class such a great event!! I hope to see you in Dayton in September (we live in Springfield Ohio – and my parents are in Eureka Ks.) Praying you a safe journey home!! Thanks for the great photo’s – we will have to stop by those placed on our next trip to Ks.

    Carri

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  14. Carol's avatar Carol

    I loved the pictres of Stone Hill Winery. I had to check and make sure that it was the one in Herman, Missouri! It is a weekend getaway to many St. Louisians. I’m so glad you stopped there to stretch your legs. I feel like a celebrity visited us even thoughI don’t live there.

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  15. Lynn's avatar Lynn

    Michelle, your probably on your way home now but one of my favorite places in Indiana is Nashville, between Columbus and Bloomington. I drove down to Leadership and on our way home we spent a day in Nashville, In. I think it qualify’s as an artist colony. I don’t know if they have a winery or not. Don’t remember one.

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  16. Amy Smith's avatar Amy Smith

    SO enjoyed your workshop this weekend! I already started practicing, and immediately got my shadows on the wrong side of my light source–back to the drawing board…Thanks again for a wonderful workshop!!!

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  17. Pansy Fryman's avatar Pansy Fryman

    The workshop was wonderful. The trip home was —–well, shall we say challenging…..mist, light rain then heavy rain then rain mixed with sleet and then snow…the snowplow was out west of Cunningham, which is also where we saw our first car in the ditch….two young males, no apparent injuries and EMT and sheriff were on hand. Last leg home another car in ditch…lots of apparent damage this time but fire truck, sheriff, and EMTs were on the scene there also…..
    Arrived home just a few minutes after 10—tired but full of ideas for using the new techniques you taught us.
    Hope your trip home was less challenging.

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  18. Debbie A's avatar Debbie A

    Oh wow! Your post brought back many happy childhood memories. My grandparents used to live in Warrenton, MO and when we visited, we’d drive into Hermann for a visit. Our focus was not the wineries, though, but the bakery. We had lots of yummies from the German bakery in Hermann. I wonder if it’s still there. I also remember that there was the most spectacular view as we crested one of the hills on the drive into town. Thanks for sharing your travels with us as well as your techniques, Michelle.

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