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.
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.
