Winter in August

I know, it sounds like we got snow, but we most certainly did not.  Friend Carol and I did take a drive to Winter, Wisconsin though.  There is a huge greenhouse in Winter, we had been talking about going all summer and finally fit it into our schedules on Friday.

It's a far drive, but it was a nice day.  We stopped at a veggie stand along the way.  An old farmer with some tasty, fresh produce and a little 'snack dog' for a pet.  Then we stopped for lunch at Red's Big Bear Lodge in Winter.  What a sweet spot.  Located in the Flambeau State Forest right on the Flambeau River.

The view from the deck

This is a popular canoe landing, pretty little spot for sure.

You know you are Up North when there are more stuffed heads than customers in the bar!

Yes, they have a Big Bear out front.  It does look like it might be a cousin to a big hog though.

 Once at the greenhouse, I started getting ideas for new perennials to try next year.

I made Carol hold this info card, she's got the good manicure.

The greenhouse is fairly empty now, but there are many grasses to chose from.

I loved this baby's breath, and it is Zone 3!  I'm definitely adding that to the yard next spring.

These huge petunia balls still look great.  They have the magic touch, obviously.

After a stop in Hayward at The Mercantile and Hi Ho Silver Jewelry, we headed back to Carol's house.

There we joined Pete and Foxy for a pontoon boat ride on Prairie Lake near Chetek.

Foxy is quite the good boat dog.

We saw a very pretty sunset.

And we enjoyed a couple of cold adult beverages on our ride.

It was a full day and lots of fun.  I was a tired girl when I got home.  

200 miles in the car is enough for one day I guess.