Stone Brewing Co. and Gardens in Escondido, CA

Rating: You Should Go

We found Stone Brewing Co. when we were looking for a place to eat after a wedding. It took us by surprise for several reasons. First, the building just looks like a big warehouse from the street. The only signs are for valet parking, nothing that says the name of the place on the outside. Then, once you figure out you're in the right place and park, the walkway is like the passage into a secret garden.

Our First Trip to Vegas - Acitivites

I've been trying to get away from writing mass blogs, but there is so much to do in Vegas that I thought it would be better to list similar aspects of the trip all in one place.  I'll split the blogs into accommodations, food, and activities.  If we go again, I promise not to repeat information so that each Vegas blog will be different.  Also, I'm going to start writing in the first person since, let's be honest, I (Michelle) am the only one that's been writing these things.  Finally, to explain the picture on the left...Nathan is a nerd.  With all that out of the way, onto our trip.

Botanical Garden in Claremont, CA

Rating: You Might Like It

The beautiful Claremont Colleges are home to a public garden called the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.  We went here for something a little different on Valentine's Day.  The place is beautiful and rather large.  We only saw about half of the garden in the few hours we were there, but we also stopped to sit on a bench for a while and watch the squirrels.  It was a nice relaxing afternoon.  The admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students.

Huntington Library in San Marino, CA

Rating: You Should Go

We have been to this beautiful garden/museum at least six times over the years (twice most recently just to take engagement photos).  This place is huge and has so much to do and see.  There are about 7 museums (including a large historical library building) and 13 or 14 gardens.  This place is great