Fresh Peach Bruschetta
3 large fresh peaches
8 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
Peel and pit peaches. Cut each in half, then dice into small pieces. Place in small mixing bowl. Wash basil leaves, then finely dice and add to fruit in bowl. Add onion, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup to mixture in bowl. Mix together.
Baguette:
1 artisan baguette
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cut baguette into 1/2 inch slices. Lay pieces on cookie sheet, brush (very slightly) with olive oil. Place under broiler for approximately 2 minutes. Turn each slice over, and toast for another minute. Remove from broiler.
Place toasted bread slices on a serving platter, place approximately 1/2 teaspoon of peach mixture on each slice.
Serves 6 people



Memorial Day Wine Lovers Package
Blog Special
Plan to spend this Memorial Day weekend in the beautiful New York Finger Lakes wine tasting! And get a third night FREE!
Packages for two, starting at $235.00 plus tax,
for three night's accommodation in one of our elegant guestrooms.
Tell us you read it on our Blog!
Offer valid through May 28th through May 31st 2010
Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, special or discount
Our little Robins are growing and the good mother takes extra special care of her babies! See more photos on our other blogs below.
Four Sleeping Chicks
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Experience what the historic Erie Canal has to offer in 2010
Hike it – Bike it – Boat it – Canoe it or Kayak it.
This is a low cost trip you will never forget!
And you can plan your trip in the spring, summer or fall.
For you boaters the Erie Canal has announced the opening dates:
May 1st to May 26th, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 27th to September 8th 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September 9th through November 15th, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information go to http://www.eriecanalway.org/
For you Bikers and Hikers plan now for your spring and summer adventures. The Canal Trail is open year round. It is one of the most scenic and diverse State Parks you will ever ride1 The Erie Canal Heritage Trail is one of New York’s best rides. The trail includes approximately 70 miles on the historic Erie Canal between Lockport and Newark. The trail passes through several quaint villages and natural areas and is an easy ride with paved path some stone dust and gravel surfaces. You may choose to do part or all of the trail but plan to start your trip at Vintage Gardens Bed and Breakfast. Spend the night and ride the start your trip the next morning. We let you leave your car for FREE. Our parking is private and secure.
Your Park & Stay Package Includes:
Park and Stay Special available April 1 through October 31, 2010
Bring your own bike or rent locally.
Call us toll free
1-877-331-6045
There is always someting to do along
the Erie Canal!
Nature at it's best.
Quaint Villages
Historic Culture
Local Festivals
And much more to Explore.
Now that tax season is over we invite you to Beat the Tax Blues with Chocolate with half-off your second night! That’s right, stay between April 23rd and April 26th 2010, and you get your second night half-price and enjoy several chocolate treats too!
Chocolate dipped strawberries,
Fresh baked chocolate cookies each night,
A full gourmet breakfast each morning,
And a special Chocolate scented Vintage Gardens Bath Product!
Offer valid April 23rd through April 26th 2010
Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, special or discount
Use code: Chocolate when making your reservation
Call 877-331-6045 today to make your reservation!




Spring Bulbs and cherrie blossoms are blooming 
Spring has arrived!

Package includes:
· Chocolate dipped strawberries,
· Fresh baked cookies each night
· A full gourmet breakfast each morning
· And an Easter Treat!
Offer valid April 1st through April 5th
Offer or Gift Certificate cannot be combined with any other offer, special or discount.
Use code: No April Fooling when making your reservation
Call 877-331-6045 today to make your reservation!
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New York Maple Syrup!
Celebrate the taste of spring in the Finger Lakes during
March 20th - 21st and March 27th -28th
Vintage Gardens Sweet Taste of Spring Special
We have designed a package just for you.
Stay at Vintage Gardens
Your package includes:
Prices starting at $105 plus tax, for one night’s accommodations
in one of our elegant guestrooms, double occupancy.
Sweet Spring Special valid March 20th through March 28th 2009.
Booking restrictions apply, offers not valid with any other special or discount.
The snow is gone, we’ve set our clocks ahead and this Saturday marks the first day of spring. The signs are all around us. The Canadian Geese have been flying over head all week and take time to enjoy a dip on the 
The Daffodils and Tulips have poked through the soil and the weather have started to warm. Mike and I spent last Sunday afternoon enjoying some great wines along
According to Greek Mythology it was the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite that created the first red rose. The myth states that while rushing to her dying lover Adonis, she scratched herself on the thorns of a rose and her blood forever stained the rose red. The Rose in all its variety and color became the State flower of
With Valentine's Day approaching we wish that joy, happiness and love grace your lives.
Happy Valentine's Day
Treat your Sweetheart to Romance this Valentine’s Day!
Two Night Valentine Package from $235 - $325 Double Occupancy.
Valentine Package available February 5th through February 14, 2010.
Offer is subject to availability.
Let us help make your stay memorable, ask us about our concierge services.
You may also want to splurge and add on:
♥ Valentine Chocolates
♥ A bubbly beverage
♥ A gift bag of VG
♥ A romantic picnic basket filled with goodies
♥ Relaxing in-room massage
♥ A professional chauffeured limo wine tour in the scenic
Package includes:
•Lodging in one of our beautiful guestrooms
•Warm beverage, Cheese & Crackers Fireside
•Fresh baked cookies each night,
•A full gourmet breakfast each morning.
Offers valid through March 13, 2010
CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-331-6045 and Request the Winter10 Special!
Booking restrictions apply offers not valid with any other special or discount.
Do you know the name of the first rose developed by the Jackson & Perkins?
In 1882, Charles Perkins became fascinated with rose propagation. In 1884, he hired Alvin Miller as foreman of his newly evolving rose business. Miller, a hybridizer, was given the task of developing a new rose for the consumer market. To this time, few roses were grown by Americans in their home gardens. The first Jackson & Perkins rose was introduced in 1901, and was named the 'Dorothy Perkins' rose after Charles Perkins' granddaughter. This lovely rose is a climbing rose that boasts small soft-pink, lightly scented clusters of roses.
In 1908 the 'Dorothy Perkins' rose won top honors at the Royal National Rose Society.
Today, the 'Dorothy Perkins' rose is no longer sold on the commercial market and is only found in established gardens around the world and including the gardens at Vintage Gardens Bed & Breakfast. Come stay at the original home of Jackson & Perkins now know as Vintage Gardens Bed & Breakfast and see if you can find it among the more than 250 roses in our gardens! You can also see a photo of Dorothy Perkins as a child holding the prized roses.
Yet, another tid bit of historic information. Garlands of this sweet rose were used when Dorothy Perkins married. She was wed in the Winter!
In the early 1900’s Gustav Stickley was know for the Ammonia fuming which became his traditional process for darkening and richening the color of Stickley oak furniture. George Perkins former owner of the property now know as Vintage Gardens Bed & Breakfast and son of Charles Perkins, (founder of Jackson and Perkins Rose Comapany), remodeled, the house in c1921-22. The design is credited to E.A.P. Krabbenschmidt, a native of
Living in a wonderful historic home is special. One of the special things about this wonderful piece of property are the gardens. Since moving here to


Our first snow of the season came on December 1st. Our holiday season was covered with a blanket of snow and the village was lit with more Christmas lights then we had ever seen. Vintage Gardens was no exception and was adorned with colorful lights, holiday decorations and a fire glowed warmly in the fireplace every night.

The beginning of the New Year has been busy with guests visiting the area for an array of reasons, relaxation, family as well as business. Some of our guests last weekend told us how much they enjoyed their trip wine tasting around Seneca Lake. They said that even though it was cold outside the wineries were nice and warm, crowds were small and they had a chance to spend time enjoying their tastings, talking with the winemakers and owners at many of the wineries. Mike and I also find this one of the best times to visit the Finger Lakes wineries. You receive much more personal attention during your visit. See our Wine Lovers Special at http://vintagegardensbandb.com/specials.htm
Our local deer family is still visiting Vintage Gardens, in fact they spend much of their time here in our woodlands. But they don't hesitate to frequent our bird feeders for a bite to eat. It's ok with us, they are cold too. Our little herd has stayed here since early spring. A doe had three fawns. They were around throughout the summer months, but this past fall one of the triplets disappeared. The two remaining babys are healthy and have continued to grow.
Nubby outside the dinning room window.
Mike and I have nic-named the little buck "Nubby" and the little doe "Big Sister". Today we refilled the bird feeders knowing that the birds, squirels and the deer will enjoy. Even in the winter Vintage Gardens is a special place.
As our busy summer and fall has come to an end, we were able to slip away for a few days and visit our family and friends in
As always we have had an exciting busy season. We are fortunate to meet so many wonderful people and hear all about them and their experiences. Just last night we had a three couples staying with us. One couple had traveled all over the world. They were visiting from Canada and just wanted to see the many sites around the Finger Lakes. Another couple have bought a house here in Newark. While waiting for it to close they are visiting friends. Mike and Petra stayed at Vintage Gardens as part of their journey walking from Paso Robles California to Jerusalem (once they get to NYC they will fly across the great pond as they put it). See their website at http://www.walkingeast.com.
Being a B&B owner is never boring! We can't wait to meet our next guests!
The trail is covered leaves of yellows, reds and orange.
After a lovely morning walk, I returned home to make a fall breakfast for our guests. This morning they feasted on Pumpkin Bread Frenchtoast, apples sautéed with cinnamon and organic chicken and blueberry sausage. Here is the recipe for our Perfect Pumpkin Bread to share with you.Vintage Garden's Perfect Pumpking Bread
1 C canned unsweetened pumpkin
1 C sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C canola oil
13/4 C all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan. In a large bowl beat together the pumpkin, sugar, oil, and eggs. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, salt into the bowl and mix together all ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool (slice and enjoy or refrigerate overnight for French Toast).
ENJOY!
We are not sure if Vintage Gardens has any ghosts, but if you want to have some pre-Halloween fun. Spend some time walking through one of the areas most historic Cemeteries while learning some history!
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This was a very busy week at Vintage Gardens especially over Columbus weekend. But this isn't the end of the all the harvest festivities.
One night bookings welcome!
$105 per night, Double Occupancy
Book any room, that’s right, any room at Vintage Gardens October 12th through October 15th or book a room October 19th through October 22nd, 2009 and get this great package:
Lodging in one of our beautiful guestrooms,
Information on local area attractions and events,
Enjoy cheese and crackers with some spiced country cider in the evening,
An old fashion comfort food dinner to warm you on a chilly fall night,
a VIP Coupon for
Fresh baked cookies at night,
And a full gourmet breakfast in the morning.
MUST ASK FOR THE "WHOLE PACKAGE" WHEN MAKING RESERVATION
Booking restrictions apply, offer not valid with any other special or discount.
Reserve your room now!
Call 877-331-6045
Fall is surely here. The sounds of geese flying over head, the leaves are changing, the apples are fallng and it just feels and smells like Autumn.
It is time to get the gardens ready for winter. So, fall clean-up has started here at Vintage Gardens. Thank goodness the village picks up our piles of leaves and spent flowers. Mike has been getting the equipment ready for winter and I have planted some mums in the garden.
Our vegetable garden was enjoyed by our local doe and her three fawns this year, so we didn't get much for ourselves. It has been great fun to watch the three babies grow. We think we have a little buck and two does. One has grown larger and has lost it's spots already, so we think it is a buck. While the other two are smaller and still have spots. They are so tame that we can get just a couple of feet away...especially when they are busy eating the garden! Yesterday we havested the last of our tomatoes and basil (evidently deer don't like them) and enjoyed a lovely lunch of pasta with pesto, sun dried tomatoes and roated pinenuts (Yum, Yum) with our garden partners from the Hickcock Center. Here is the recipe for Vintage Gardens homemade Pesto:
VINTAGE GARDENS PESTO
5 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
5 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. (If you are using walnuts instead of pine nuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times first, before adding the basil.) Add the garlic, pulse a few times more. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Makes 2 cups.
Serve with pasta, or over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices.
With the start of June, the end of spring is near and here at Vintage Gardens we have had a boom in babies. Just today we were visited by our little mama Doe and her new fawn. Not more than a day old, the spotted baby and mom were first seen by guests having breakfast. I haven't got a photo yet...but I will.
Here at Vintage Gardens we have had many types of birds hatch and we have viewed the fledglings trying out their wings, baby squirles have been poking their heads out of the nests in hollows of the trees and American Toads have been singing their beautiful song of love. We actually misses a couple nexting in a bush right next to our back door. Guess I better pay more attention. Just the next remains now.
We have had a wet spring and the flowers have been spectacular this year. The Roses and Peonies are now in bud and ready to burst. I expect to see them in full bloom in about a week. So mid June promises to be full of flowers. Now that summer is here our guests will enjoy walks in the gardens and woodlands and sipping an iced drink in the gardens. and RELAXING.
Our vegetable garden is in and guests have been feasting on omelets made with spring asparagus, I think we only have one more picking left. But the basil is on the way and will make a lovely addition to our breakfasts.
On June 11th Vintage Gardens will host the Third Annual Vintage Tea and Wonders of Nature Art in the Gardens Exhibit a benefit for Wayne County Council for the Art. If you are in the area make sure to stop and see the wonderful artwork created by our local artists. The event starts at 5 pm and ends at 7 pm. Entry is just $5 and all proceeds go to Wayne Arts.

It's graduation time of year. Many of areas colleges and universities are scheduled to have their commencement ceremonies next month in May. Rooms are still available at Vintage Gardens 1-877-331-6045 Call Today!
Hobart and William Smith College. Commencement Exercises will be held on the Hobart Quadrangle, Sundy, May 17, 2009
http://www.hws.edu/offices/registrar/comm_info.aspx
Cornell University May 24, 2009 at Schoellkopf Stadium
http://www.commencement.cornell.edu
Finger Lakes Community College May 16, 2009 at CMAC
http://www.flcc.edu/commencement/index.cfm
The University of Rochesterduring May and June 2009 http://www.rochester.edu/commencment
RIT May 22 and 23, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/commencement/ceremonies.php
Can you believe it's already mid April? Our gradnparens were right, "time goes by faster the older we get". I think it should be the opposite! Well, tax season is over and the sun is out...life is good! I am starting to get email updates regarding activities happening in the Finger Lakes Region this spring and summer. I thought I would pass on the information.
The CMAC Performing Arts Center has announced its 2009 line-up. It looks like a great year http://cmacevents.com Here is just a few of the performances they have on the calendar; Bad Company and the Doobie brothers, Judus Priest and Whitesnake, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra with the Rochester City Ballet, An evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash, John Legend with special guests India.Arie and Vaughn Anthony and many more great entertainers. CMAS is located just minutes away an easy drive to Canandaigua Lake.
The New York Wine and Culinary Center http://www.nywcc.com has an exciting list of programs for this summer. Spend the day or evening learning to create your own culinary masterpiece or just sit back and watch one of the area's chefs prepare some decadent delights while you sip wine and savor the tastes of their labors.
Looking for some action? Spend the day at the track. 2009 marks the 48th consecutive year of Thoroughbred Racing at Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track. The season opened yesterday, April 17th. http://fingerlakesracetrack.com
NASCAR Racing season is just around the corner. You don't have to watch it on TV, spend tan exciting day at the Glen watching some of the best drivers in the nation. http://www.theglen.com
If it is relaxation you desire, enjoy a Romantic Dinner Cruise on one of the Finger Lakes. http://ww.fingerlakes.org Or spend a day soaring or floating among the clouds http://www.vintagegardensbedandbreakfast.com under the attactions tab.
For you who like to enjoy sport fishing the National Lake Trout Derby http://laketroutderby.org is scheduled or Memorial Weekend on Seneca Lake. Dust off your rods and reels and make your reservations at Vintage Gardens 1-877-331-6045 now as it is a very busy time of year.
I promise to keep our guests an dreaders informed as i get more information about area happenings.
Spring is here and the summer is just around the corner. Experience what the historic Erie Canal has to offer. This is a low cost trip you will never forget! And yu can plan your trip in the spring, summer or fall.
For you boaters the Erie Canal has announced the opening dates for boaters:
May 1st to May 21st, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 22nd to September 9th 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September 10th through November 15th, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information go to http://www.eriecanalway.org/
For you Bikers and Hikers plan now for your spring and summer adventures. The Erie Canal Heritage Trail is one of New Yorks best rides. Area civic groups are now doing some trail side spring clean-up. And I hear we may have some new signage along the trail this year!
Start your trip at Vintage Gardens Bed and Breakfast. Spend the night and ride the start your trip the next morning. We let you leave your car for FREE. Our parking is private and secure.
Here are some itinerarys you may want to explore:
Make it a day trip from Newark to Pitsford is approximatly 25 miles on the trail or if you are adventurous take a few days and go all the way to Buffalo 114 miles. On any trip you will enjoy the sounds and sites of nature along the trail and the historic architecture in the villages along the way.
Your itinerary may want to include:
Travel through historic Palmya (9 miles from Newark), stop by the Ailing Coverlet Museum or the historic Church of LDS sites.
Visit the great shops and places for intimate dining in Fairport and Pitsford (approx. 25 miles from Newark)
Experience Rochester's historic culture (approx. 30 miles from Newark)
The Susan B. Anthony Home, Campell-Whittlesey House Musem, George Eastman House, Rochester Museum and Science Center/Strasenburgh Planetarium, Brighton Stron Museum, Seneca Zoo and much more.
Stay at some of the areas great Bed and Breakfasts along the way and plan your trip during some of the areas great festivals and event!
The sap is flowing here in western New York. Celebrate the taste of spring here in the Fingerlakes during New Yorks 14th Annual Maple Weekend. Visit some of the area's many maple farms and sugar shacks this special weekend and see, smell and taste your way through the entire process of making the golden treasure, Maple Syrup. And you can even help on many of the Farms! Visit www.mapleweekend.com for more information or make your reservation to stay at Vintage Gardens Bed and Breakfast during March 27th through March 29th and enjoy our Sweet Spring Special!
Lodging in one of our elegant guestrooms
A gourmet breakfast featuring Maple
A map of Western New York's Maple Country and Farms
and a Special Maple Gift to take home, compliments of Vintage Gardens.
March 27th - March 29th, 2009
No minimum stay required, pricing starting at $105 per night.
Call us toll free to make your reservation 877-331-6045
Now that the time has changed we are getting the first indications that spring is in the air. "Knock on wood", it appears to be an early one! The sun has come out and this past weekend was a glorious warm 57 degrees. I've noticed that several of the varieties of flowering bulbs have broken through the earth in the gardens and the finches visiting our feeders are starting to get a yellow tinge to their feathers. It seems that everything is starting to come to life. When I walk Baxter (our resident Basset Hound) in the mornings the songs from the early birds are almost deafening. We are having trouble keeping enough seed in the bird feeders.
Mike and I are planning to begin our spring garden clean up during the next few weeks so that the gardens are ready to make way for our wide variety of spring flowers that bloom throughout the next several months.
Along with the garden clean up we are planning our spring projects. The first project will be to build a Horseshoe Pit. Many of our guests like to use the gardens for outdoor games. We have several available for use by our guests; bocce ball, lawn bowling, croquet, badminton, binoculars for bird watching or some guests prefer to just sit in the gardens and take in the sunshine, read a book, sip a cool beverage and enjoy the sounds of nature. It is a wonderful time of year here in the Finger Lakes. I have admired that once the snow is gone life begins again. Things start to happen around the area.
Spring is the beginning of many things here in the New York Finger Lakes. Vintage Gardens is centrally located and just minutes away from many area attractions.
A walk or bike ride along the Erie Canal is a must do during the spring and summer months. Newark is on the Erie Canal Heritage Trail and the trail is located just two blocks from Vintage Gardens. If you plan to Bike or Hike the trail for a few days, we have a special Park and Stay Package that includes leaving your car at vintage Gardens while you bike the trail and we will also pack you some goodies to eat along the way.
For birdwatchers, this region is rich in a wide variety of birding opportunities and habitats. From the shores of Lake Ontario, to the wetlands of Motezuma National Wildlife refuge to the woodlands that boarder the Erie Canal and many more wonderful state parks that are home to an array of flora and fauna. You can also just sit in the gardens or take a walk in the wooded area at Vintage Gardens to see our local wildlife.
If you enjoy the arts, the Finger Lakes Region is rich in both live and fine arts. Here are some you might want to add to your visit. Check out the 1939 Film Retrospective at the oldest theater in the United States, The Ohman Theater in Lyons http://www.ohmanntheatre.com The Syracuse International Film Festival is scheduled for April 24 through May 3 http://wwwsyrfilmfest.com the Landmark Theater in Syracuse http://wwwlandmarktheatre.org The Constellation Brands Marvin A Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua http://www.cmacevents.com The Rochester Broadway Theater League in Rochester http://www.rgtl.org The Smith Opera House in Geneva http://www.thesmith.org Rochester boasts an inspiring symphony orchestra - the Rochester Philharmonic http://www.rpo.org and visit the many art galleries and museums in the area.
Western New York is rich in history from the architecture of local buildings, roots of the Women's Rights movement, birthplace of the Fox Sisters and Modern Spiritualism to the Underground Railroad Heritage Trail and many, many more great educational historic places to visit.
For he Nascar Fans, Watkins Glen International opening day is April 26th http://www.theglen.com
Wine lovers spend some time visiting one of hte many wine trails in the area and be the first to taste some of their new releases! Check out their websites for the many events held at the wineries.
http://www.senecalakewine.com
http://www.keukawinetrail.com
or visit the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua nywcc.com
Plan now for the summer. Believe it or not, it's just around the corner!
Get your tickets for these exciting events.
The Wegmans LPGA scheduled for June 25 and 26. www.lpga.com
The Hill Cumorah Pageant is scheduled or July 10 - 11 and July 14 - 18 for more information www.hillcumorah.org
The Rochester International Jazz Festival June 13-21 http://www.rochesterjazz.com If you haven't been to this event, it is a must not miss and it lasts all week long. So get your tickets and call us to make your lodging reservations.
For more information on area attractions, events or festivals visit fingerlakes.org
It is best to plan early to attend many of these events. Give us a call to book your room at Vintage Gardens Bed & Breakfast. See our specials for seasonal discounts or ask us about designing a special itinerary and package just for you!
Call us toll free at 877-331-6045
Thank you for considering Vintage Gardens Bed & Breakfast as a part of your visit to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We look forward to meeting you.