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.