Madison, Indiana is a picturesque town on the banks of the Ohio River, complete with well-preserved historical homes and landmarks, unique shops and a vibrant arts and cultural district. It’s also home to 3 distinct wineries- Madison Vineyards, Lanthier Winery and Thomas Family Winery. Each winery blends the history of Madison with winemaking to create […]
Madison Vineyards is one of the first wineries to open in Indiana post-prohibition. The winery opened in the late 1990’s and was only the 13th winery in the state at that time. Location and Hours The winery is located on the owner’s estate at 1456 East 400 North in Madison, IN. They are only a […]
If you’re looking for an easier yet still delicious recipe for lasagna, this is it, This lasagna uses pre-made sauce and no boil noodles so you can put this together in less than 30 minutes. These shortcuts save you time without affecting the taste and allow you to have dinner on the table in a […]
Every year for Christmas, I buy several fresh pine wreaths to decorate my home. I like to hang a very large wreath above my fireplace in the the great room. I can only find one big enough, though at a high-end green house about an hour’s drive from my house. And because it’s a […]
Even though wineries are popping up all over the place lately, Indiana still seems like an unlikely place for them. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Indiana wine trail a few years ago and have been working my way through it one bottle at a time. Some really nice wines aren’t the only surprises you’ll […]
Eagle Creek Vineyard is a winery located in downtown Warsaw, Kentucky at 106 East Main Street. Warsaw is a small town on the banks of the Ohio River. Cincinnati, Louisville, KY and Indianapolis are all a short distance from the winery. Location and Hours The tasting room is open Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00pm to […]
When I think of the Colerain area in Cincinnati, I think of congested strip malls and chain restaurants. It’s a popular shopping area with craft stores, shoe stores and clothing stores. But, if you drive in the opposite direction, you will discover a charming winery called Vinoklet Winery. The Ohio River Valley Wine Trail Vinoklet […]
Location and Hours Thomas Family Winery is in beautiful and historic Madison, Indiana, a few blocks from the Ohio River at 208 East Second Street. They are open 7 days a week, Monday-Thursday from 11am to 6:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. The Winery and Tasting Room […]
The Indiana Wine Trail The Ridge Winery is one of 5 wineries on the Indiana Wine Trail. The trail runs through southeastern Indiana, near the Ohio river and in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The wineries on the trail are an easy drive from Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville, KY. Location and Hours The Ridge […]
About the Winery At the Barn Winery is a boutique winery owned by Don and Debbie Stutz. The winery is housed in a restored 1870’s barn that was built by Don’s great grandfather. Don made wine as a hobby for several decades before deciding to open At the Barn Winery after retirement. The Indiana Wine […]