Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Visiting Lakeside, Ohio

Last Friday morning four friends and I drove to Ohio for a two-night stay at Lakeside Chautauqua, located about 51 miles east of Toledo on the shores of Lake Erie. The one-square mile historic, private community was formed in 1873 by members of the Methodist Church, and remains a church-affiliated vacation resort [inclusive of all faiths] today. Chautauqua means a retreat or resort blending the summer season with religious observation, education, recreation, and cultural enrichment. It's open from the end of May through Labor Day.

The beautiful, quaint, gated-community is one of Ohio's hidden jewels! Though not an island, it reminded me of Michigan's Mackinac Island, or Martha's Vineyard.


~ It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places ~


Our purpose for going was to attend the 55th annual antique show.  [Tomorrow's post will be about my acquisitions.]


~ Below is the cottage where we stayed ~


~ Loved the swing in front of the cottage ~


~ On the corner of Fourth and Maple ~


There's a tea room at Chautauqua [Tea by the Sea], and we had reservations for 1:00 o'clock. 



[Bottom Row: Barb and Me.  Top Row:  Louise, Linda, Sandy]


~ The beautiful gladiolas are from the flower show held the day before ~


Our tea began with Swedish Crumpets and two teas - Peach Oolong, and Honey Pear [black tea] from Golden Moon Teas.



Savories:  Egg Salad, Ham and Cheese Pinwheel, Chicken Salad in a deep fried Wonton Wrap.


Herbs de Provence Cucumber and Cream Cheese, and Pimento Cheese.


~ Fresh Fruit Cup ~


Desserts [Lemon topped Cheesecake and Apple Strudel] served with Coconut Pouchong Green Tea. 


~ Chocolate Truffle ~


~ Scoop of Toft's ice cream ~


to be continued...


4 comments:

  1. What??? I live about 45 minutes from Lakeside and never knew there was a tearoom there! How could I have been living in the dark this long! I can barely comment - I need to find out the days and hours and get some friends together! Lakeside is a hidden jewel and I am so excited to visit.

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  2. What a great time we had at the tea room. Great food, great company of old and new friends.

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  3. I always enjoy seeing your tea adventures!

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  4. Oh, wow! I think I just added this retreat to my list of places to visit!

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