That trip to Napa may have to wait, but you can still spend a weekend in wine country near Ste. Genevieve. Rent a villa at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, take a hike at nearby Hawn State Park (weather permitting), and sample the winery’s offerings.
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The view from the main lodge, overlooking Table Rock Lake and the gently rolling hills of the Ozarks, is breathtaking. Even better: Find your own scenic spot and hole up in a private cottage, cabin, or other exclusive accommodation. (With its stained glass, the Carriage House Cottage is particularly stunning.)
Field of Dreams
The iconic higher-than-your-head corn might be replaced by snow, but the beloved baseball movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, is still magical. For a brief time, you can live like the Kinsellas by renting the three-bedroom farmhouse, sitting on the porch swing, and imagining what it’s like to have a baseball diamond in your own backyard.
Situated near Garden of the Gods, in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers a range of lodging options, including spacious houses, rustic cabins, and charming treehouses. Notably, White Oak Treehouse is built in a 200-year-old white oak, with a branch extending through the deck—24 feet high.
