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Wander Indiana Courtesy of Indiana Dunes…and Me!

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Congratulations Terri DeWulf!!  YOU are the winner of the trip!!!
I am SO excited to share my latest giveaway with you all! I just love giving things to my friends and what better to share than a weekend trip with dinner, lodging and entertainment! I am excited for YOU!

Recently my family and I had the pleasure of visiting The Indiana Dunes area near Chesterton, Indiana.  It was a dream trip. No shopping, no tourist traps, just fun in the sun and playing on the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan.  Read more about our trip, and where YOU can go too HERE.

In partnership with the Indiana Dunes Visitors Center I am giving the following ‘Family Getaway’ package to one lucky reader! Entering will be simple with several ways to get your name in the hat! Please read my POST about our trip so you can see all of the pictures I took….This is where YOU will be going too ????
*One night stay for you and your family at The Inn at Aberdeen in Valparaiso, one of the best B&B’s I have ever stayed in,also has a fantastic breakfast in the morning! AND it’s included!
*1 $50 gift card for dinner at Lucrezia Cafe in Chesterton, really good food, great atmosphere!
*4 passes to TalTree Arboreum and Gardens-home of the COOLEST train garden EVER!!

5 minutes after we got there…..
After a fun day at the beach we got all dressed up for dinner out!
My son’s meaty meatballs at Lucrezia
First course of breakfast at Aberdeen
Aberdeen, simply beautiful!
One of the thematic gardens of TalTree
Trains. Too cool, this picture doesn’t do it justice!

How to enter:
Leave a comment below, you must do this for every entry separately. Do any one or all of these daily for more entries, it’s up to you! Please make sure this trip is possible in your future before you enter and please leave a contact email address in your comments so I can find you. You will have 24 hours to respond or I will have to chose someone else ????


Giveaway runs Tuesday July 10-Sunday July 15th at 9 pm EST!!
*Visit one of the websites listed (using the links in their names) and tell me one fact you got from their website. I will check too, so be original! Each comment is an entry.
*Tweet the following
” @Basilmomma is giving away a family getaway courtesy of 

@indianadunes enter HERE,PLZ/RT:  http://bit.ly/NXkdfY “   

    Each tweet with link for it is an entry.                

*Follow Indiana Dunes, Inn at Aberdeen, TalTree Arboreum or Lucrezia on Facebook, tell them Basilmomma sent you ???? Leave an individual, separate comment for each page you liked. Each ‘like’ is an entry. Visit one or all, it’s up to you!
*Bonus: if you share this on your Facebook wall, and tag me, I will give you a bonus entry! Make sure to tag   Basilmomma so I see it ????


Bottom line-each separate comment is an entry. I have just given a variety of ways to win in case you do not use social media, I want it to be fair ????

That’s it! Do any or all of these for a chance to win! Best of luck to you!


All of these opinions are my own. I was not paid to give this away but I did receive a comparable package to enjoy with my family (since you can see us there in the pictures ????

Comments

84 responses to “Wander Indiana Courtesy of Indiana Dunes…and Me!”

  1. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:03 pm
    I learned that Taltree didn't update their website because when you go to What's in Bloom it still says Winter :)
  2. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:04 pm
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/frostedfingers/status/222692678150791168
  3. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:06 pm
    I subscribe to your emails :)
  4. Renee says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:07 pm
    Heather! This is so cool!!! We take the commuter train from Chesterton into Chicago all the time and every time we go we say we want to come back to enjoy the dunes and the town and the inns - this is awesome!!! Pictures of your trip look GREAT!!!
  5. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:08 pm
    I liked and commented on the Indiana Dunes page https://www.facebook.com/IndianaDunesTourism/posts/10150912894106456
  6. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:09 pm
    Liked and commented on Aberdeen Inn https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=367211686678540&id=163116093754768
  7. TerriD says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm
    Taltree opened in 1999. dewulf2448 at mchsi dot com
  8. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm
    Commented and Liked TalTree https://www.facebook.com/taltree/posts/421673921209914
  9. Terri D. says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/TerriWulf/status/222694438894448640 dewulf2448 at mchsi dot com
  10. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm
    Commented and Liked Lucrezia https://www.facebook.com/lucreziarestaurants/posts/400334433358275
  11. Terri D. says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:13 pm
    I subscribe to your emails. dewulf2448 at mchsi dot com
  12. Frosted Fingers says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:15 pm
    Shared on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phunkyrockgal/posts/101637623315444
  13. Kim @ What's That Smell? says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:18 pm
    The Inn at Aberdeen allows pets under certain circumstances but only in specific rooms and not in the public areas. We have 2 dogs so this is good to know! [email protected]
  14. Kim @ What's That Smell? says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:19 pm
    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/WhatsThatSmell/status/222696447299162112 [email protected]
  15. Kim @ What's That Smell? says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:22 pm
    I liked Indiana Dunes on FB https://www.facebook.com/IndianaDunesTourism/posts/10150912922731456 [email protected]
  16. Kim @ What's That Smell? says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:23 pm
    I liked The Inn at Aberdeen on FB https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=367216643344711&id=163116093754768 [email protected]
  17. Kim @ What's That Smell? says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:27 pm
    I'm trying to subscribe by email but I can't seem to find it... [email protected]
  18. Sarah says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:39 pm
    Wow...would love to get to the Arboretum with my camera in hand and my son with his camera. We always love a great nature walk.
  19. April @ Angel's Homestead says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:40 pm
    I Tweeted the giveaway. https://twitter.com/AngelsHomestead/status/222701346153955328 [email protected]
  20. April Tuell Angels Homestead says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:44 pm
    Liked and commented on Indiana Dunes FB. [email protected]
  21. April Tuell Angels Homestead says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:48 pm
    Liked and commented on Inn at Aberdeen's FB. [email protected]
  22. Sarah says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:49 pm
    I tweeted it... https://twitter.com/SadieCass/status/222704079653191681
  23. April Tuell Angels Homestead says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm
    Liked and commented on TalTree Arboreum's FB. [email protected]
  24. Lisa Noel says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm
    Follow Indiana Dunes on Facebook
  25. Lisa Noel says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm
    Follow Inn at Aberdeen on Facebook
  26. April Tuell Angels Homestead says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm
    Liked and commented on Lucrezia's FB. [email protected]
  27. Lisa Noel says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm
    Follow TalTree Arboreum on Facebook
  28. Lisa Noel says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm
    Follow Lucrezia on Facebook
  29. Megan says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:55 pm
    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/megmkuhn/status/222705277676433408
  30. Aislinn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:10 pm
    I tweeted: @Basilmomma is giving away a family getaway courtesy of @indianadunes enter HERE,PLZ/RT: http://bit.ly/NXkdfY [email protected]
  31. April Tuell Angels Homestead says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:13 pm
    Shared your giveaway on my page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Angels-Homestead/393874073962702 [email protected]
  32. Megan says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:16 pm
    From the Dunes website...Without fire, there could be no prairie at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Non-prairie plant species would crowd out native prairie grasses. These rare grasslands are maintained through periodic controlled burns.
  33. Aislinn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:16 pm
    Basilmomma: a busy mom that likes to cook sent me thanks to a wonderful giveaway to visit the Indiana Dunes! ;) [email protected]
  34. Aislinn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm
    Basilmomma: a busy mom that likes to cook sent me thanks to a wonderful giveaway to stay at the Inn at Aberdeen! ;) [email protected]
  35. Megan says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:41 pm
    At the Inn at Aberdeen you can design your own gift package that includes room, dinner and activities like golf!
  36. Aislinn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:43 pm
    Basilmomma sent me thanks to a wonderful giveaway to visit Taltree Arboretum & Gardens ;) [email protected]
  37. Aislinn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:52 pm
    Basilmomma sent me thanks to a wonderful giveaway to try Lucrezia ;) [email protected]
  38. Katie says:
    July 10, 2012 at 5:57 pm
    I learned that part of the train garden is set in limestone. It's so beautiful!
  39. Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:06 pm
    I shared your giveaway on facebook!
  40. Michele F. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 12:50 am
    I would love to win a trip here! I live in Indiana and have been to Michigan but not the Dunes. I learned they have an annual Blueberry Social on July 11th and I would love to go to that.
  41. Michele F. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 12:54 am
    I like Indiana Dunes on FB.
  42. Michele F. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 12:55 am
    I liked Inn at Aberdeen on FB.
  43. Michele F. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 12:55 am
    I liked TalTree Arboreum on FB.
  44. Michele F. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 12:55 am
    I liked Lucrezia on FB.
  45. jmwhite60 says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:01 am
    What a great family trip! I have fond memories of a childhood trip to Indiana Dunes, and I'm sure your boys will have the same fondness for theirs when they look back. I would love to check out the TalTree Arboretum & Gardens. My father was a HUGE railroad fan. He was one of the original WhiteWater Valley RR crew to clear the tracks for the trains from Metamora to Brookville & Connersville and was a conductor on the run from Metamora to Connersville for several years. I have an awesome picture of him kind of hanging out of the steps of a car in his conductor's black suit/hat...so a trip to TalTree would be wonderful for me. I love that the landmark was created by stacking the limestone that's native to this part of the country (my little fact :-)! Phase 1 would have been a dream for my dad. He was in love with the steam locomotives! Sorry to be so lengthy, but this stuff is near & dear...
  46. 4Sisters says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:03 am
    At the Inn, evening dessert is included free with your room. LOVE! Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
  47. jmwhite60 says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:03 am
    I "liked" Indiana Dunes on facebook.
  48. jmwhite60 says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:04 am
    I "liked" the Inn at Aberdeen on facebook.
  49. jmwhite60 says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:05 am
    I "liked" TalTree Arboreum on facebook
  50. jmwhite60 says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:05 am
    I "liked" Lucrezia on facebook.
  51. 4Sisters says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:05 am
    Lucrezia Cafe has recipes for Roasted Lamb Shanks and Stuffed Eggplant on their website. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
  52. 4Sisters says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:08 am
    The Bluebird Trail is the longest at Taltree. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
  53. 4Sisters says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:10 am
    The Visitor's Center is open from 8-6 all summer long. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
  54. jmwhite60 says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:44 am
    I shared he link on my fb wall, but couldn't get it to tag you. I even tried under the photo in a comment, but still no luck. Sorry. :-( [email protected]
  55. asiansplenda says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:46 am
    Lucrezia has one of the most unique drinks I've ever heard of, the Shroomtini "Vodka, splash of spicy pickled juice, garnished with spicy pickled mushrooms"! Although I wouldn't like it, since I don't like mushrooms! Dee [email protected] p.s. I tweeted (@asiansplenda) and did 2 FB posts (tagged you).
  56. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm
    FB Fan of Indiana Dunes RobertandDenise Wilson [email protected]
  57. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm
    FB Fan of Inn at Aberdeen RobertandDenise Wilson [email protected]
  58. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:52 pm
    FB Fan of TalTree Arboreum RobertandDenise Wilson [email protected]
  59. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:52 pm
    Shared on FB RobertandDenise Wilson [email protected]
  60. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:55 pm
    Indiana Dunes is only closed 3 days a year! Good to know! Might even be fun in the winter with a ton of snow... [email protected]
  61. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 3:58 pm
    The Inn at Aberdeen has a Design Your Own Special Gift Package. That's pretty cool. You select the number of nights, the number of dinner vouchers, rounds of golf, spa voucher, and Lyn's Boutique certificate. [email protected]
  62. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 4:01 pm
    While reading through the history of the name of Lucrezia, she was pronounced as a cruel murderess who poisoned her family's enemies. Funny that the restaurant is named after someone accused of poison. (Although, she never actually poisoned anyone...) The food looks spectacular and delicious!!! [email protected]
  63. Denise says:
    July 11, 2012 at 4:06 pm
    My son would LOVE the train garden! It truly does sound like a "magical place"! The landscapes carved into a 2.5 acre area look lovely and exciting for people of all ages! All I can say is "WOW"! [email protected]
  64. Anonymous says:
    July 12, 2012 at 1:44 am
    Taltree Arboretum has over 300 acres of area for their collection of wetlands, woodlands and gardens! [email protected]
  65. Jill says:
    July 12, 2012 at 1:47 am
    Taltree in the railway garden has more than 500 varieties of plants! Try to remember all of those! [email protected]
  66. Angie @ Just Like The Number says:
    July 13, 2012 at 3:51 pm
    I love that the Inn at Aberdeen was featured in Midwest Living - one of my favorite resources for finding great midwest places to visit!
  67. Tammy says:
    July 14, 2012 at 11:57 pm
    At the Lucrezia Cafe in Chesterton you are served complimentary Tuscan Herb E.V.O.O. from their deli "Good to Go by Lucrezia" along with the complimentary bread! Yum! [email protected]
  68. tamma says:
    July 15, 2012 at 2:45 pm
    I learned Native Plant Garden has a new addition that is the Monarch Waystation that showcases plants that play a vital role in the lifecycle of a butterfly!
  69. tamma says:
    July 15, 2012 at 2:47 pm
    I liked Indiana Dunes and told them Basilmomma sent me
  70. tamma says:
    July 15, 2012 at 2:49 pm
    I tweeted! @tamma50
  71. tamma says:
    July 15, 2012 at 2:54 pm
    I shared on facebook here is my email [email protected]
  72. Jill says:
    July 15, 2012 at 11:02 pm
    There was a sand sculpture contest this weekend at Indiana Dunes! How neat it must be to see that in action! [email protected]
  73. Jill says:
    July 15, 2012 at 11:03 pm
    I liked Taltree aboretum on Facebook! [email protected]
  74. Michelle@Gotcahbaby says:
    July 15, 2012 at 11:21 pm
    I learned that Taltree existed. I HAD NO IDEA, and my parents live just two exits down on I-94! Can't wait to visit!
  75. Michelle@Gotcahbaby says:
    July 15, 2012 at 11:21 pm
    I liked Taltree on Facebook!
  76. Michelle@Gotcahbaby says:
    July 15, 2012 at 11:23 pm
    Liked @Taltreehort on Twitter. And OMG, it's Thomas Month. Seriously, how did I not know this was there?!?!?
  77. Mom for Less says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:15 am
    I posted this giveaway on Facebook!
  78. Mom for Less says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:16 am
    I liked the Inn at Aberdeen on Facebook.
  79. Mom for Less says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:18 am
    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Mom4Less/status/224659081644867584
  80. Mom for Less says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:19 am
    I like the Dunes on Facebook
  81. Mom for Less says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:20 am
    I like Taltree on Facebook.
  82. Mom for Less says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:21 am
    I like Lucrezia on Facebook!
  83. Chris Cross says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:47 am
    Love the pictures! We have always wanted to explore that area, but have not had the chance. Thanks for sharing!
  84. Momma Cluck Hen says:
    July 16, 2012 at 1:01 am
    I learned that basilmomma posted a recipe for a strawberry buttermilk cake. [email protected]

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