Yes, you have to like winter and Narnia-like snow, but Traverse City, MI offers the best of everything including wonderful wineries. Its upnorth living at its best.
D. Day
of MI
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Sep 24, 2009 19:33:53 PM
Wine & Outdoor Lover's Paradise
Yes, you have to like winter and Narnia-like snow, but Traverse City, MI offers the best of everything including wonderful wineries. Its upnorth living at its best.
D. Day
of MI
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Sep 24, 2009 19:33:52 PM
My vote is Livermore Valley, CA
Gorgeous, affordable, incredible vineyards like Wente & Concannon -- some of the oldest vineyards in California (along with 40+ other wineries), rolling hills, 12+ golf courses. Known as Tri-Valley, this is a destination you wouldn't forget if you have a chance to visit or god-willing retire here!
susie.m
of CA
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Sep 23, 2009 13:18:39 PM
great places to retire for wine lovers
The wine growing region around Traverse City, Michigan offers not only top quality vineyards, but a quality of life that is unmatched. Besides the breathtaking beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline, it has superb golf courses, casinos, shopping, and restaurants. It hosts the National Cherry Festival, and the Traverse City Film Festival each year, and is a short drive from the nationally aclaimed Interlochen Arts Academy and it's summer entertainment schedule. We have a great airport, which makes traveling a breeze. Just visit once and you'll understand what makes this region so special.
Richard Nottke
of MI
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Aug 24, 2009 05:09:37 AM
Missed the best one!
This article missed Paso Robles, California. Far cheaper than Napa with excellent wines, olives and produce.
Ron
of CA
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Jun 10, 2009 11:09:04 AM
An excellent place to appreciate wine
How come you did not mention the Charlottesville Central Virginia area? Thee are several wineries in this area and housng is becoming more affordable for retirees.We live in Gordonsville Va. and there are more than ten to fifteen wineries within twenty minute driving time from our house.
vincent t. martin
of VA
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Jun 03, 2009 12:13:44 PM
Williamsburg, VA - home of Ford's Colony
The Williamsburg Winery is an award winning master of our neck of the woods. They feature quality pures and blends. They also are generous corporate citizens and are involved in many of our local charitable causes. Williamsburg is home base to historic Jamestown, Yorktown, and of course, Colonial Williamsburg. Jamestown recently celebrated the 400th anniversary of the founding of our Country. Williamsburg has become a retirement destination. Great golf (Ford's Colony, Kingsmill, Two Rivers, Golden Horseshoe, and ten others within 15 miles), education (William & Mary), shopping, and close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and the cultural resources of Richmond, Norfolk, and Washington, DC. Ford's Colony at Williamsburg is listed amoung the Top 50 Best Retirement Communities in America.
Cheri Mulhare
of VA
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Jun 01, 2009 10:51:44 AM
wineries and winemaking
Are we talking about real production or just fun?
Melanie
of CO
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May 29, 2009 23:46:59 PM
Finger Lakes Wine Country
Thanks so much for including Ithaca and the Finger Lakes as a great place for wine lovers to retire. We are also a great place to visit and are just down the road for an affordable summer vacation.
Cheers to great wine!
P.S. If you need some more info on the region check out www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com
Morgen McLaughlin
of NY
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May 27, 2009 09:44:39 AM
You haven't discovered Long Island Wine Country yet?
Easy to reach, hard to leave! Long Island, New York offers diversity, glamor, the good life, excitement or solitude; all within 125 miles. Orientated to the water and shaped like a fish, the island lies next to Manhattan, with The North and South Forks making up the tail on the East End. JFK International Airport is close to the eye.
When people talk about retiring on Long Island, they are referring to the two forks. The South Fork is also known as The Hamptons, a glitzy summer playground for the rich and famous. By contrast, The North Fork is a small and enchanting spur of land populated with some 45+ wineries, vegetable farms and orchards, historic clapboard cottages and acres and acres of vines. If you ask anyone for details of local celebrities, they won't tell you and anyway, out here everyone is treated like family. Only 2 hours from Manhattan, yet a world apart, the east end of Long Island is one of the world’s very special places. Beach, boating, golf, antiquing, outlet shopping, fishing, hiking, bird watching, it's all here.
And yes, the North Fork is still affordable, as the many long lived retirees who move to this friendly community will attest.
D. Day of MI @ Sep 24, 2009 19:33:53 PM
D. Day of MI @ Sep 24, 2009 19:33:52 PM
susie.m of CA @ Sep 23, 2009 13:18:39 PM
Richard Nottke of MI @ Aug 24, 2009 05:09:37 AM
Ron of CA @ Jun 10, 2009 11:09:04 AM
vincent t. martin of VA @ Jun 03, 2009 12:13:44 PM
Cheri Mulhare of VA @ Jun 01, 2009 10:51:44 AM
Melanie of CO @ May 29, 2009 23:46:59 PM
Morgen McLaughlin of NY @ May 27, 2009 09:44:39 AM
Joanna Lane of NY @ May 27, 2009 01:57:46 AM
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