Who's ready for it? If you're ready to make a move mentally and want to get set for what you're going to do first why not book your spring visit to Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana for this spring?
Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Lady Slipper Orchids and Trillium's are Spring Ephemerals that begin to grow and bloom in late February through April then lie dormant in May or June. They won't last long so come and see them while you can. Take a walk and you'll run into them for sure or you may see them from your boat.
Many anglers are surprised to learn that Indiana cat fishing is some of the best in the world. In the early part of spring around May and June the catfish are searching for a place to spawn, which means they are also very hungry during this time. They will be incredibly active and in search of food. April through May are some months when Crappie Fishing Indiana is great because they are beginning to bite now that the waters have opened-up and are warming.
Close your eyes and imagine getting out for some Muskie Fishing Indiana and then pick up the phone and call Take It Easy Cabin for your Vacation Rentals Indiana at 317-625-2782 or 574-453-4098 today!
The above clip is courtesy of Hoosier Muskie Hunters. This video will give you a taste of Muskie fishing on Lake Webster. If you are looking for a great fishing adventure and a great place to stay in Northern Indiana then consider our Vacations Rentals Indiana Cabin.
This years Indiana winter weather has been intense. We have dealt with days full of snow, sleet, ice, freezing fog and single digit temps! It's hard to take it easy when you are dealing with old man winter being so contrary. Yet there has been tremendous beauty in the nature of winter this year with the glistening ice shimmering off tree branches, or in seeing beautiful snow caps lay on evergreen limbs. There is a cute parade of front yard snowmen in our neighborhood carefully made by the delight of children and family. It's a delight to awake to the hush in the air of new fallen snow and watch a neighbors dog try to romp through the snow drifts. Most of us can't stop to really enjoy the fun of winter during the work week but come the weekend it can be a fun family adventure.
Our Vacation Rentals Indiana Getaway is located in Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN. It is a great place for a winter family reprieve This Indiana Vacation rental offers a lakefront view of Lake Webster, offering activities of ice-fishing, sledding, ice-skating and making snowmen. There's nothing like taking a walk across the frozen lake and marking your initials or name in the ice or snow, followed up by the warmth inside to two toasty fireplaces (one on each level) along with a hot cup of coca. It's not unusual to spot a deer family right outside the cabin doors. Now until the end of March we are offering a Indiana Winter Getaway Special. For only $300.00 you can enjoy winter at it's best from Friday until Sunday.
Make reservations today to treat you and your family to some Indiana Winter fun!
One of the joys of going to our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin can be found in the shopping stops we make along the way to the many stores we have discovered. Of course, there are many ways to get to our North Webster Lake Cabin Rental and it will depend on what direction you are coming from. One of our preferences is to travel Highway 13 North from Fishers, IN. It takes you through Elwood, Wabash, North Manchester, Pierceton and then North Webster, IN and then on into Epworth Forest. When you travel this path you not only get a taste of the small town Indiana flavor but find wonderful hidden treasures in each store.
There are many shops that I could blog about but I wanted to make mention of a few of the favorites that come to mind. Kitchens Plus is located in Wabash, IN and is a must visit. Do not let the name fool you as, yes they specialize in kitchens, but when they say PLUS... they mean it. They have so much more! This store is over flowing with a variety of unique items with emphasis on primitive home decor. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and talented. The store has an interior designer's touch and is creatively decorated with awesome displays. If you own a cabin or love primitive this is a great place to shop.
In North Manchester, IN.. you will find a very quaint and friendly downtown. You don't want to miss stopping in Nordman's Nook for gifts and the best homemade cookies, pies and cakes. Travel down a little further into town and you will find Home Again gift shop. This is a favorite store for shoppers in the area. Home Again offers an array of items from gifts, jewelry, home decor and children's toys. The Owner greets each guest with individualized attention and has a good variety of quality products.
Once you enter Pierceton, IN you will find a wonderful antique shop called Sydow's Antiques. The Owner is extremely knowledgeable about antiques and has very rare collectibles in his shop.
Upon entering our final destination, North Webster, IN you will find an array of shops in the heart of downtown. We are partial to this community and it's store's so it's hard to say that one shop is better than the other.
We highly recommend North Webster's Ace Hardware Store and it's emphasis on seasonal items. The Third Generation Antique Store is packed with antiques/collectibles and hidden treasures. The store owners are very friendly and the pricing is great. Olson's Furniture Store is the perfect place to find inside cabin or lake cottage furnishings along with outdoor furniture and decor. The Golden Mermaid is a must see for visitors or cabin renters as they have all sorts of lake memorabilia to buy for souvenirs.
So if you are ever in this area or on your way to our "Take It Easy Cabin"... enjoy and savor your trip by stopping in one of these merchant's locations.
Our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin is located just 2 1/2 hours from northern Indianapolis. This Indiana Log Cabin views Lake Webster and the lake is known for Muskie Fishing. Reserve a date today to enjoy the adventure of travels and shopping to our Lakefront Cabin Rental.
Stuck in a rut about what to do this Valentine's Day? Don't want to do the same song and dance of candy and flowers? Then why not book a Winter Cabin rental and enjoy a Indiana weekend getaway at our northern Vacation Rentals Indiana log cabin.
There's nothing like a cozy romantic log cabin where you can enjoy alone time with the company of your sweetheart. We have two crackling fireplaces in our two story log cabin that has great panoramic views of Lake Webster. It's completely furnished (except for personal linen) so all you have to do is pack a light bag and you're on your way.
What better way of saying "I love you" then treating yourself and lover to a log cabin retreat. Unlike gifts of flowers, which die and candy, which is eaten, a creative gift of a rental cabin weekend is one gift that will leave behind lasting memories to be cherished for years.
When I was young my Dad and Mom took me to Haiti. I learned that this is a beautiful land and these are beautiful people like you and me. But you could stand in one spot and look in one direction and see beautiful palm trees, beaches, boats and oceans then turn your had a there was poverty, human waste in the streets, shantytowns and ugliness.
This country was a beautiful land back then with fishing just like ours. Granted it was different than Muskie Fishing Indiana, Bass Fishing Indiana, Crappie Fishing Indiana, Vacation Rentals Indiana but they love things like fishing, boats, water and goodness just like you and I do. They love their babies, their families their friends and even their shacks too.
Now Haiti's been hurt by the terrible tragedy of the earthquake. Now the ugliness has spread and brought with it more pain and suffering. They were finding happiness where they could then like you and me but now what little they had has been rocked. Right now these people need our help, not later, now!
If you know Epworth Forest, if you understand fishing, if you love your family, friends and acquaintances, then your spirit knows it's time to help them now. If you don't know the spirit of Take It Easy Cabin and our area, but you know compassion, then you know what I'm writing about.
Anyone who comes to our Cabin for spiritual healing, or fishing or whatever, we'll give what we can in your honor to Haiti relief. We'll donate 25% of whatever we get from rentals to Haiti from now 'til the end of FEB 2009. If you want a receipt, we'll give you one. We're doing the best we can and hope you are too. "Lighten up while you still can...take it easy."
Sincerely,
Duke & Roxanne, 317-625-2782
PS We are so blessed, and if you're reading this so are you, we have been touched and are trying to help, so let's take the time make a difference for those in so much pain. WDS
It's been winter lately, did you notice? People frequently tell me how cold it's been or how they wish it would be warmer, well, guess what...it's Indiana in January! It's supposed to be cold.
But, come visit the cabin anyway, there's a furnace to keep you toasty, 2 fireplaces to make you cozy, a log cabin atmosphere for nostalgia and plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Lake Webster Fishing is good on hardwater just like it is in the summer. Fishing Lakes Indiana are good all year 'round. And the shopping at antique malls never stops.
There's no better spiritual retreat than Epworth Forest! The spirits of the saints, saints like you and me and our ancestors, are everywhere and the scenery is beautiful. Roxanne and I looked out the window and saw 7 (seven) deer walk across the lake form the bird sanctuary to our yard and it was wonderful. We've all written our names in the snow, made snow angels, some ice skating and I've even eaten snow ice cream, have you?
A Winter Cabin Rental would be perfect for you. Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana, Vacation Rentals Indiana, Indiana Weekend Getaway and Vacation Rentals Indiana are something we do for you and our family and friends because they're valuable to the soul and to the collective peace of mind. Spring really is just around the corner but like the song says: "lighten up while you still can...take it easy."
We have spent the last two weekends sharing in the holiday spirit with family members at our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin.
This past weekend we had our niece Molly, husband and their 3 children join us. I must say there is an extra magic at the cabin when little ones come to visit. Their laughter and Christmas excitement lights up our cabin. We had a full day of treats that included sipping hot chocolate with mini marsh mellows, unwrapping gifts found under the tree, and in making Christmas sugar cookies.
Lake Webster was frozen in sections allowing the outside Christmas lights to cast a nice glow and reflection over the ice. Our winter rental cabin is a perfect holiday setting to welcome children, family and friends.
Last weekend a few family members of our Vacation Rentals Indiana log cabin gathered to decorate our winter cabin rental Christmas Tree. It was a fun weekend of stringing the lights and hanging the new "woodland theme" Christmas ornaments that I carefully selected. We love the cozy glow of the Christmas tree and the lights out back that look out on Lake Webster from our Lakefront Cabin Rentals.
We had a loving weekend of decorating, eating, playing cards and watching one of our families favorite Christmas movies... Christmas Vacation. I have seen it so many times but still laugh when the squirrel jumps out of the tree.
Next weekend we have more family members coming with young children to visit the cabin... Can't wait!
This will be a special year at Epworth Forest. I don't recall ever visiting the Lake Webster Fishing area during Thanksgiving week. It should be great and, bonus, our friends the Fribley's will be at their Cabin Rental Indiana "Panorama" this week too.
We've had a very mild fall. Great for Muskie Fishing Indiana. Now it's time to prepare for our Winter Cabin Rental. We're spending 2 weekends with family at the cabin in December and then, another first, we have guests staying at Take It Easy Cabin on Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays everyone!
Whenever we go to our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin we always try to take a short drive to Leesburg, IN to eat or have a drink at Pie Eyed Petey's. It has great food and a kicky upbeat atmosphere that you'll enjoy. The inside is decorated in a pirate/nautical theme including boat seating. The Restaurant is less than 20 minutes from our Lakefront Cabin Rental in Epworth Forest and we think one the area's nicest casual spots to have fun. Last weekend we dinned in one of their boat seats and grabbed a delicious pizza.
Last weekend we had another fun adventure at our Winter Cabin Rental. We went to Syracuse, IN on Saturday night to check out an area band performing at the Huntington Street Bar. The drummer is a long time friend of Wesley's. Man, Did they ever rock the house!! It was packed with local residents and cabin owners. If you like Stevie Ray Vaughn type music then you are going to love this band!
The Legendary "Lake Trash" Band features International blues/rock recording artist Dave Chastain on guitar Ric "Mr. Soul" Workman on lead vocals,International blues/rock recording artist Tommy "Hot Sticks" Jernigan on drums and "The Hammer" McKinley - Worlds Fastest Bassist - on bass.
This band is a must see for all Vacation Rentals Indiana guest when they are playing in the area.
This is a great recipe to make at our Indiana Cabin Rentals.
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 pkg of graham crackers crumbled
1/2 stick of butter melted
1/4 cup of sugar
Filling:
3-8 oz. pkgs cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 can pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp all spice
whipped cream
Mix crust ingredients together. Press into bottom of 9" spring from pan using the bottom of a flat glass but make sure not to press too hard.
Combine cheese, sugar, vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs, and spices, beat till smooth. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and allow cooling to room temp. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Thanksgiving will be here before we can say, " I love Pumpkin Cheesecake"... Enjoy! And be sure to book your stay at our Vacation Home Indiana.
This weekend we are headed back up to our winter cabin rental for some more cottage bliss.... well sort of! We always feel more relaxed when we are snuggled in our lakefront cabin rentals that looks out on Lake Webster amidst the beautiful nature of Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN, but this weekend we have a full scheduled planned. We plan to join some long time area friends for dinner and music in Syracuse, IN. The "Lake Trash Band" is playing and the drummer is a old friend of Wesley's. We also plan to get a very early start on some of our Christmas decorating as we have many family members coming up to visit us in December. We decorate the entire cabin inside and out so it's a wonderful place to enjoy the holidays. This year we are decorating in segments as we are saving the Christmas Tree trimming for when the grown children and grandchildren arrive in early December. I love the holidays and all the traditions that go with it...especially at our Vacation Rentals Indiana lake cabin
We just returned from a fun Halloween Weekend spent with very special friends at our Northern Indiana Cabin rental. The weekend went by way too fast as we got lost in our conversation, laughter and in visiting the area lakes and restaurants. We had a delicious lunch at Pie Eyed Petey's and found out that both of our guest had childhood ties to the neighboring area. Stephen had memories of Lake Shue and Cyndy use to attend a old cheer leading campground called Maxwelton in Syracuse Indiana The weather was rather chilly and windy on Saturday with lots of water caps out on Lake Webster so we enjoyed the warmth of our cabin fireplace and the Epworth Forest setting. It was a delightful weekend of stories, fun and friendship.
Raking leaves should be fun, not a chore. You only do it once or twice a year. It's a great family event and fall memory to savor. It's also another way to burn some extra calories outside in the fall crisp air.
I can remember as a child raking for hours and having fun doing so as this was the lead up to jumping into the huge piles of leaves before they were bagged or burned. Years ago it was very common for neighbors to burn their leaves instead of bagging them. As a child I enjoyed the smell of the burning leaves drift through our neighborhood but today find it somewhat disturbing as smoke from 5 pounds of leaves contains about a pound of air pollution not to mention the health hazards it can cause. At our Vacations Home Indiana Log Cabin in Epworth Forest we are surrounded by trees resulting in a flood of autumn leaves that cover the property. It can take hours even with our blower to remove the leaves that fall. We always have fun with this chore as we make our "Vacations Rentals Indiana setting more appealing for ourselves and guest. Raking leaves for us is a fun family fall ritual event.
The nights are definitely cooler now and the breeze carries the scent of the leaves falling and a hint of birch bark crackling somewhere close by. Just the thought of it makes you feel cozy and ready to pack up the marshmallows and chocolate, hot dogs, coco, or warm apple cider and head out to our fire pit area at our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin. We have bonfires in the summer and fall yet during the summer months it can get a bit heated by the fire with all the humidity. Fall is the best time to really enjoy a full blown bonfire. Wesley or one of his friends usually brings out a guitar, and we huddle around the fire to exchange stories, laughter and fun. Having a bonfire is a wonderful way to connect with friends and family.
When I first heard the rumor about the nearby Barbee Hotel in Warsaw, IN ( just 15 minutes from our Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana Home) to be haunted by the spirit of Al Capone it certainly made for a fascinating story. The story claims that he and many of his gangsters buddies haunt the hotel. Staff members have reported seeing an old man sitting in a booth after closing. When staff members talk to him there is no response. Thinking they are dealing with an unruly customer they leave to get assistance. However, upon returning the bar is empty and no one has seen anyone leave. One legend states that the hotel was a popular place that gangsters took their girlfriends to. One gangster however took the girlfriend of another gangster. She was then murdered in the hotel by the jealous thug. People have reported that they hear her wailing at night and they feel cold spots generating from the area. Other phenomena includes the appearance of faces in photographs taken at the hotel, and more commonly orbs. Around the hotel itself is a popular place to see orbs and apparitions
A couple years ago Wesley and I invited some good friends over from Elkhart, IN to our Northern Indiana Cabins and we had dinner at the Barbee Restaurant. We struck up a conversation with a Professor from Notre Dame University who actually specialized in the paranormal. He considered himself a modern day "ghost buster". He was there that weekend with a group of other men to check out evidence to support the story. Now, I have always been fascinated by a good ghost story and meeting him seemed to give some substance to the rumor. Of course, the story seemed more credible as I finished my second glass of wine:)
A very long running ghost story for North Webster,Indiana is the ghost story about the old
North Webster Elementary School which is now a community center. Some say a young boy wearing khakis and a blue sweater roamed the athletic areas playing sports and shutting off the lights. When someone went to turn the lights on the light switch is already on. There was also a teacher in high heels on the second floor. People said that they could hear high heel shoes clicking on the floor. Random appliances in the school would turn on and off by themselves. The young boy could also be seen in the library trying to check out books. Hmmn...wonder what the ghost are up to now since it's been converted?
I usually make a point to watch as many horror movies as possible in the fall leading up to Halloween. In honor of the upcoming season. I enjoy the feel of a classic old time horror movie that just feels good to watch on Halloween, much like Night of the Living Dead does. A good old fashion scary flick that gives you something to think about One of the scariest movies I saw as a child was one with Vincent Price called "House of Ushers" and after the movie they had the characters who had died (some who were buried alive) come from behind the screen... you talk about being scared. I have watched this movie as an adult and laugh at the exaggerated 60's drama and blood curdling screams. Check this classic movie (funny now) out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k48BMS5AfW0
I've noticed in the past few years that horror films are becoming too much to handle for certain people. A lot of these recent films are what is known as a slasher film when the plot focuses on psycho killers. These kinds of films give people like me anxiety, due to the fact that this possible situation could happen. These movies really creep me out especially when I am at our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin. It just feel scarier since we are more remotely located in a Northern Indiana Cabin.
Since this Halloween we will be enjoying our lakefront cabin rentals that views Lake Webster, we will no doubt rent or buy some Halloween DVDs to add to our collection of movies (approximately 50 movies to choose from) that we keep at our cabin for ourselves and for guest. Some of our favorite Halloween movies are...Halloween of course.. Friday the 13th... Night of the Living Dead (b/w version) Pumpkin Head..It's the great pumpkin Charlie Brown (for the faint hearted), Saw, Hellraiser, and Cabin Fewer (of course)
My favorite part of trick or treat was sorting my candy. My sisters and I would each claim a spot in the living room and empty out our pillow cases full of candy. We would spend at least an hour going over our haul. We'd make it last as long as possible and gloat if one kid ate all theirs faster than another. We hated the people who gave out popcorn, apples, raisins, and the dreaded pennies. I could get fruit year round at my house any day and was guilty of discarding a few of these unwanted apples in the neighbors front lawns My mom always enjoyed our haul and would pick out her favorite candy which I believe was a Mars Chocolate Candy bar.
Wesley and I have been trying to figure out what would be the best treats to give our trick or treaters in Epworth Forest from our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin that views Lake Webster. In doing some research here are some top candy favorites
Mini Mounds Bar
Chunky
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Snickers
Milky Ways
M&M's
Three Musketeers
Butterfingers
Nestles Crunch
Candy Apples
Popcorn Balls
From the look of this candy list it doesn't look like much has changed in 40 years in regards to Halloween Favorites. What is your favorite Halloween Candy or Halloween memory?
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