Pippin Hill

Pippin Hill is one of the most popular wineries and vineyards in Charlottesville, VA.  Pippin Hill winery is located in Monticello, AVA, in the central Piedmont area.  The venue is ideal for a wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate or private event.  Borrowed & Blue is becoming one of the most famous wedding websites and Charlottesville is one of the most coveted areas for weddings.  Using local vendors the website outlines everything a bride would need to know for a specific venue and Pippin Hill is one of the top venues on the website.  For us single ladies, I greatly enjoyed the wine tasting at Pippin Hill.  I sat outdoors on the covered stone terrace overlooking the vineyard and Piedmont valley and tried the tasting menu.  After the wine tasting, I grabbed a farm table and had lunch  with a bottle of the Viognier wine.  I ordered the cheese board with three local and international cheeses, spiced nuts, fig mostarda and seasonal jam as a starter and ordered the wood-fired pizza of the day.  After lunch I relaxed on the lawn near the vineyards and enjoyed the day.

Pink sundress with belt is by Lauren Conrad from Kohls (similar) and sunglasses from Coach.

Los Liones Canyon

I went hiking on the Los Liones Canyon trail located near Pacific Palisades, California.  The Los Liones Canyon trail is a 1.3 mile moderate hike and is the first part of a 7 mile hike to Parker Mesa.  The trail is located through the Santa Monica canyons and is generally shady throughout.  I still suggest wearing sunscreen because there are random patches not protected by trees or shrubbery.  The hike is not too strenuous but I packed a water bottle since I drink like a fish and am always thirsty.  I do recommend packing a water to share.  The Los Liones trail ends at an overlook and where the East Topanga Fire Road begins.  At the overlook you can see the entire Santa Monica bay.  When I got to the overlook it was fairly cloudy.  Even though there were some clouds, the view from the overlook was spectacular.  I highly recommend the Los Liones Canyon hike.  The trail is an easy hike, moderately shady and definitely worth a visit even if you have to fight crowds.  I got a great workout while enjoying the picturesque scenery.  Groups on the trail included families with small children, friends and couples.

Comfortable workout top and spandex bottoms are from Target and the shoes are by Mizuno.