The people at Lighthouse Landing in Grand Rivers, Kentucky have a passion for Kentucky Lake like none other. They’re also nature lovers which makes them more than a little okay in my book. I admire their commitment to the environment and love of nature as much as I admire the beautiful resort they’ve built on beautiful Kentucky Lake.
Lighthouse Landing is a very picturesque and relaxing resort and marina – one of the most lovely resorts Kentucky has to offer.
If you are interested in learning to sail, Lighthouse Landing can make the dream come true for you. They offer a very popular Sailing School in an unbelievably beautiful setting. The dates for the 2010 Sailing School lessons are below.
June 24-27
July 8-11, 15-18
July 29-Aug 1
Aug 12-15
Sept. 16-19
Oct. 14-17, 21-24
Visit Lighthouse Landing’s website for more information.
The beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying the past few days has everyone thinking about grilling out, baseball, and summer fun in the sun. Fortunately, we have plenty of places to choose from here in Kentucky to enjoy all the fun we can handle. Green Turtle Bay in Grand Rivers, Kentucky is a great option. Resorts and Lodges.com didn’t just rank Green Turtle Bay in their Top 10 Kentucky Family Resorts, they ranked them #1.
If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit Green Turtle Bay, watch the video above to get an idea about what you’ve been missing.
I still can’t believe what a beautiful day it was in Grand Rivers, Kentucky on Marina Day. Enjoy the pictures and highlights of Grand River’s Marina Day 2009.
Green Turtle Bay is, without a doubt, one of the most beautifully scenic places you could ever hope to be.
Friendly people, too!
Grand Rivers, Kentucky has a lot going on in the upcoming weeks, so maybe we’d better take this one at a time.
KWW Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival
When? September 5 (Saturday) through September 7 (Monday)
Where? Downtown Grand Rivers.
What? Handmade jewelry, furniture, baskets, quilts, pottery, lace, clothing, belts and wooden decorative items are featured along with stained glass designs, and paintings. Over 100 different artisan and craftsman booths.
Who? Call Kentucky’s Western Waterlands for more information at 270-928-4411.
Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling Event
When? September 11 (Saturday) and September 12 (Sunday) 7:00 pm
Where? Badgett Playhouse Theater – Grand Rivers, Kentucky
What? Michael Reno Harrel,Kim Weitkamp, and Mitch Capel will transport you to a simpler time when good old fashioned stories were the best kind of entertainment. Truth be told, stories are still pretty hard to beat.
Get to know the storytellers better courtesy of the Grand Rivers, Kentucky newsletter:
Back for a second year by popular demand, Michael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer.
- Kim Weitkamp
A commanding presence, beautiful singing voice, impeccable comedic timing, and perfectly woven stories makes Kim a must see.
- Mitch Capel
Mitch Capel is a storyteller, recording artist, poet, actor and author who has been bringing stories to life and delighting audiences with his warmth, wit and compelling storytelling style since 1985.
Vintage Boats to Visit Grand Rivers
When? Friday, September 11- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where? Lighthouse Landing Marina
What? The Bluegrass Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will cruise from Lake Barkley Marina through the canal and into Kentucky Lake to Lighthouse Landing Resort. 20 to 25 boats will participate, all of which are among the finest restored in existence. Club personnel will be on hand to supervise the spectator viewing. Be there early and watch as they motor into the marina. – From The Grand Rivers Newsletter.
You can learn more about the Bluegrass Chapter ACBS at www.bluegrass-chapter-acbs.org.
Grand Rivers Variety has added two encore showings of The fabulous 50′s Show. Apparently it has been a fabulous success. If you haven’t caught the show yet, you have two more chances to do so: September 28th and October 4.
The 50′s are all gussied up and waiting for you at the Badgett Playhouse in beautiful Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Click HERE for more information. See you there!
My husband made three videos last night – and the one above might just be my favorite (though I love them all). This one features the beautiful people of Grand Rivers, Kentucky and the vocals of Thomas Michaels. The song is Ramblin’ Fever and it’s currently my favorite song, thank you very much.
I could listen to it all day long.
I’ll post the other videos on the blog this afternoon. They’re all fantastic – love it when the hubby waxes brilliant.
I set up a YouTube channel for Genuine Kentucky to feature all of the videos we make. Click the link above to access the full set.
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Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina Condos (Click for a larger view!)
Happy birthday, gorgeous! Green Turtle Bay is 25 years old this month (April, 2009). To celebrate, they are offering a 10% discount on any reservation for Condos to customers whose birthday is also in April.
They will give you a 10% discount birthday present when you show them your valid driver’s license with proof of your April birthday. Sadly, this affects me in no way whatsoever, since my birthday is four months away, but I certainly want to wish them a heartfelt happy birthday.
If you’ve never seen Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, you really should make an effort to do so. They celebrate the water way of life with every breath they take. The area is beautiful, the staff is incredibly friendly, and I’m sure I’ve told you about Docker’s Bayside Grill once or twice. Two words: Onion Rings.
There are over seventy town house condominiums available with gorgeous views of Green Turtle Bay and Lake Barkley. You can rent one for a day or a week or buy one for a lifetime of weekends filled with water, fishing, boating, tennis, golf, and onion rings. Just let me dangle my feet in the cool lake water in between trips to Docke’rs Bayside Grill and I’ll be happy.
From Green Turtle Bay’s Web Site:
Green Turtle Bay Resort offers one, two, three, and four bedroom luxury condominium units. Each unit is individually owned and tastefully appointed in a variety of styles, with each bedroom featuring its own private bath. All units have a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and gas grill; most feature fireplaces and pull out sofas. Units are complete with linens, towels and complimentary coffee.
Click HERE for more information right away. The most memorable summer of your life is waiting!
Pickin’ and Grinnin’ will be showing at Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers Kentucky through March 28th. That gives you plenty of time to mark your calendar for a night of catfish (Willow Pond, of course!), sweet tea, hushpuppies, and great entertainment. Don’t forget the popcorn – it’s fantastic.
Click HERE for the dates.
December arrived here in Kentucky flaunting his typical showmanship. It’s sleeting and toe-freezingly cold here in Owensboro which means one thing to my family: Hot Chocolate! (Click the link for my favorite hot chocolate recipe.)
It also means we run around less, so we can enjoy one another more. And people wonder why I love winter so much. Holidays, hot chocolate, snow, family time – what’s not to love?
Be sure you keep an eye both eyes on the Variety! Music, Memories, and More Schedule. I don’t want you to miss the Variety! Christmas show, Tuna Christmas (I’m still laughing…), or the It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
If you want to make some very special, even magical Christmas memories for yourself and your family – as soon as you leave this site, I want you to head over to the Grand Rivers Variety Website and order your tickets.
You’ll have the time of your life and after each show, you’ll be saying, “Wow. That caffeinated, chocolate addicted, chitty chatty, animal obsessed, snow loving gal from Genuine Kentucky knows her stuff.”
Yes. Yes, she does. And now she’s off to make more hot chocolate.
Click the audio below (the black triangle – for those who are about as technologically inclined as I am) as Bill Minihan describes Tuna Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
