Little Swan, Great Family, Barn Quilts

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

As we followed the blue highways (yep, corn and soybeans forever) we discovered something strange .... many of the barns have large designs on them. We found out later they are called barn quilts and people go on roadtrips looking for them. There are websites and books and everything... any excuse to hit the road.

The Little Swan Lake Winery and Bed & Breakfast is a family owned winery and bed and breakfast in Iowa. WONDERFUL, The wine is very good and instead of one bottle, we bought three. The  B & B is a converted grain elevator (really!). But there's more, there are buffalo, a large lake (Little Swan Lake) and great hosts. All of the above are part of the winery including the lake and the buffalo. We enjoyed a warm visit with Scott and Diane and then spent the night by the buffalo corrals. (Full Disclosure, Scott is our son-in-law, Keith’s brother)

 Pictures are the Winery from across Little Swan Lake, their buffalo at Little Swan Lake Winery, and where we stayed. In the picture you can see the front of our Coyote sticking out behind the large tree.

The next night we were honored to stay at the reeber. Some play time with grandsons, Duncan and Rowan. Thanks Keith and Jen !!!!

There is always something to collect, so this time we're collecting state welcome signs.  Nebraska with Vicki; Iowa with Coyote; Dan with Minnesota.

What We Discovered

Little Swan Lake Winery and Bed & Breakfast ~ 1350 320th Ave. Superior, Iowa

http://www.lslwinery.com/  Not sure they allow RV parking any longer, but the visit to the winery and the tour of the very unique renovated grain elevator B & B is worth the visit. Entertainment is a bonus.

 Comments

Did we ever read Blue Highways in the group? Sounds like you're "livin' the dream." From Tom Stella, on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:04PM

It sounds like you are having a great adventure. We miss you, but are not neglecting History. Keep the posts coming. From Pollyanna Melendez, on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:35PM

Thank you for sharing your travels Vicki! It is fun reading about them & seeing your wonderful pictures! Glad you're having a great trip. From Christina Watson, on Aug 23, 2016 at 12:02PM