An Escape from Routine

Well let's be honest this summer has been anything but routine, but that's what summers are for, right? Drew and I escaped a few weeks ago to spend some time together, reflect on the last four years of seminary, six of marriage, and what the future might have for us. It was wonderful to get away. We turned off our phones and left the computer at home. We even unplugged the clock in the room we stayed in. It was awesome! We stayed at a really cute and relaxing B&B in Augusta, MO called the Apple Gate Inn. Augusta, MO is a little town right off the Katy trail and it is surrounded by vineyards in the middle of Missouri wine country.

Grapes ready to be picked!

Our B&B that was built in the late 1800's

Augusta is such a cute and quaint little town.

Some of the highlights of the trip were playing an entire game of monopoly - which I am not sure if anyone has ever done that before ever. I (Lindsey) beat Drew and definitely landed on Park Place three times. We also visited a few wineries and had a great time sitting on our deck enjoying the peace and quiet and reflecting together. We were celebrating our 6th anniversary a little early, and continue to fall more and more in love with each passing year! Here are a few more pictures from our time.

Drew of course could not let any of the brie go to waste and we only had one more piece of bread.

Wine on the back deck at a winery overlooking beautiful green hills and fields

Drew insisted on stopping at the Daniel Boone Memorial/grave site

On our way to the wine! :)

Yummy quiche

Those cinnamon towers were AMAZING!

A little ice tea on the deck

An unattended fruit/veggie stand outside a store. Take your veggies and leave your money in the jar.

We highly recommend an escape from your normal routine!

-Lindsey