When a violent encounter with a creepy, conservative conspiracy theorist results in his death, a group of liberal master’s students decide to better the world by killing those they deem to be a potential danger. . . which happens to be those who disagree with their way of thinking. This is The Last Supper and it is currently playing at Bellevue Little Theatre under the auspices of SNAP! Productions.
After two years, SNAP! returns to live theatre with a pretty dark and disturbing play by Dan Rosen. This had actually been a movie and is a combination of a grislier version of Arsenic and Old Lace and the living out of the question, “Would you kill a young Hitler when he was innocent in order the prevent the horrible atrocities he would later commit?” Rosen has a good grip on the current political climate and his play is actually an interesting commentary on the dangers of political extremism across all spectrums.
That being said, the script is weakened a bit by its lack of character development, dearth of sympathetic characters, and an ambiguous ending (though this becomes less so if you follow the clues. Here’s a hint. They’re all visual, so pay close attention. Happy hunting!)
Todd Brooks has a tremendous sense of atmosphere as he bookends the play between a pair of thunderstorms which well represent the violence of the material and the moment. He also does an excellent job with the subtlety of the final scene. Brooks also has led his performers to fairly effective performances, especially with the victims who are the most compelling characters in the show.
Strong ensemble performances come from Dennis Stessman who exudes a cold and palpable menace as the creepy truck driver who gets the victim train going. Don Harris provides some needed levity as the sheriff. Randy Wallace is oblivious to his own hypocrisy as the man of God who has a horribly warped view on the horror of AIDS and perceives homosexuality as a disease. Chloe Irwin is a blend of naivete and arrogance as a high schooler suing her school due to a belief that mandatory sex education is an invasion of her privacy.
As I stated earlier, there is a great lack of character development in the show. As such, it’s hard to delineate the performances of the primary characters as they simply are what they are. The only thing that seems to differentiate them is their degree of bloodlust. The worst of them is willing to kill at the drop of a hat while the best of them comes to realize just how monstrous the group has become.
Roz Parr’s Jude is the primary character that gets the most character development. At first, she is keen to get in on the killings and is one of the first to suggest eliminating those who don’t adhere to the groupthink. But she is also the one who truly realizes how corrupted they have become through their heinous acts. Parr really shines when the focus isn’t on her as her visceral reactions show how appalled and horrified she has become as the murders get easier, but the “crimes” justifying them get significantly minor.
Chris Scott does exemplary work with Norman Arbuthnot. A conservative pundit in the vein of Tucker Carlson or Sean Hannity, Scott’s Arbuthnot is used primarily in interstitials promulgating more and more outlandish bilge until a chance meeting leads to him having dinner with the students where he seems to be a much more reasonable person. He freely admits that a lot of what he says is just schtick to get attention onto a subject he cares about and almost convinces the students that there is room for differing opinions. But just when he has you convinced he’s decent, he pulls an act that shows he fully buys his own hype which Scott handles with smarmy aplomb.
Sarah Kolcke has designed a very warm and welcoming home with a comfortable living room and kitchen which serves as a stellar counterpoint to its cold occupants. Joey Lorincz should win an award for these lights especially with the lightning, the use of shadow, and use of spotlights on silent actors. Daena Schweiger does some nifty A/V work with the use of the intros for the shows of several conservative pundits as well as her original creation of an intro for Arbuthnot’s show. Connie Lee’s costumes are natural and suitable to the characters.
Act I felt pretty rough and almost like a rehearsal. Cue pickups were very loose and the acting in the aftermath of the first death lacked a needed shock and intensity. In Act II, the conversations felt a lot more natural and in tune with the ever-increasing stakes of the situations.
In the end this show takes a pretty absurdist look at the dangers of extreme political thought, but it also points out the very real threat posed by those who close their minds instead of truly opening up to discuss and debate our differences in order to reach a place of true understanding.
The Last Supper plays at Bellevue Little Theatre under SNAP!’s auspices through July 24. Showtimes are 7:30pm Thursday and Friday and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at the BLT Box Office or by visiting www.snapproductions.com. Due to strong language and mature subject matter, this show is not suitable for children. Bellevue Little Theatre is located at 203 W Mission St in Bellevue, NE.
Omaha, NE– The second event in the “SNAP! @ Large” Series is the stage version of the 1995 film The Last Supper. Adapted for the stage by the screenwriter himself, Dan Rosen, this play will have its Omaha premiere and will mark the first full production for SNAP! in two years.
The Last Supper is a dark and fiercely witty comedy set in a small Iowa town. The story follows a group of liberal grad students and their well meaning descent into murder.
Would you play God if you could? It’s 1921. You’re in a bar. In Vienna, Austria. You’re sitting across from a young man, his name is Adolf Hitler. He hasn’t done anything inherently evil. . . yet. But he will. You know he will. He might even start a world war, one day. So… Do you kill him? Do you kill him because you know you can save all those millions of innocent people? Do you kill him because, deep in your soul, you know you’re doing the right thing? It’s a question that has been posed by many, but what would happen if you and a group of friends actually decided to take a conviction so far that the lines of right and wrong get blurred? Would you play God if you could?
Directed by Todd Brooks and boasting a cast of veteran actors: Christopher T. Scott, Kerron Stark, Ethan Dragon, Roz Parr, Breanna Mack, Adam Bassing, Dennis Stessman, Randy Wallace, Kaitlin Maher, Jared Dominguez, JJ Davis, Mary Beth Slater, Don Harris and Chloé Irwin. The Last Supper is a funny and fascinating look at human nature, conviction, creative gardening, politics and hypocrisy of the highest sort. The production staff includes Brian Callaghan (Stage Manager), Sarah Kolcke (Set Design), Connie Lee (Costume Design), Daena Schweiger (Audio – Visual Design / Producer), Joey Lorincz (Lighting Design), Joey Hartshorn (Property Design), Gary Planck (Food Wrangler) and Seth Maisel (Fight Choreographer). The Last Supper will run for three weeks, from July 8 – 24, 2022 at Bellevue Little Theater located at 203 W. Misison Street. Ticket prices are $35 with discounts for students, military and seniors. Curtain times are 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday; 2:00 pm on Sundays. The theater opens a half hour before showtime. For tickets or more information, the public is invited to visit www.SnapProductions.com.
I had some time to burn, so I decided to go on an outing, but wanted to go in a new direction and, preferably, someplace warm. A little look through my spreadsheet and I settled on Hot Springs, AR where I would stay at Gables Inn, owned and operated by Dave and Judy.
It was a beautiful day for travel and I enjoyed the weather and my tunes as I made my way to my stopping point of Miami for the night. Miami, OK that is.
Miami is a small town nicknamed “The Gate” due to its being about 30 minutes from the Kansas border and about 20 minutes from the Missouri border. The legendary Route 66 also runs through the town.
I checked into my suite at the town’s Holiday Inn Express and rested for a few hours before heading off to worship at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Sacred Heart
It was a mighty good service as Father warmed up to his sermon which centered on the parable of The Prodigal Son where he talked about the role of forgiveness in Lent. Father said nothing thrilled him more than when people came to Confession and told him that they hadn’t come in years. He saw it as a time for celebration as they recognized their need for forgiveness.
I also ended up providing a little entertainment for the congregation as I was seated near the front and didn’t know what to do for Eucharist as nobody appeared at the front to distribute it. One of the parishioners eventually pointed out that they were really old school and actually knelt at the Communion rail in order to receive it.
After church, I began looking for something to eat, but found myself thwarted a bit. My first choice was closed for the day and the town is also suffering from the short staffedness caused by the pandemic so I ended up skipping my second choice as the wait would have been too long. Eventually, I hit pay dirt with my third choice of Montana Mike’s Steakhouse.
I enjoyed a surprisingly tender sirloin with a topper of Creamy Cajun shrimp. The cream was nice and sharp and really enhanced the flavor of the beef. After the meal, I returned to the hotel where I enjoyed a quiet night capped off with a relaxing jacuzzi bath before going to bed.
The next day I was back on the road and soon found myself in the Natural State enjoying the views of forests and mountains as I made my way to Hot Springs.
Hot Springs is a village nestled within the Ouachita Mountains and the last 70 miles found me navigating twisty roads and hills as I admired some of God’s scenery. Around 4pm I found myself at Gables Inn.
Gables Inn is a Victorian house which had been built as the dream home of Fred and Myrtle Sammons. The home was gutted by the infamous Hot Springs fire of 1904, but the Sammons rebuilt the entire thing from top to bottom and returned to their home in 1905. The house became an inn in 1993 and was taken over by Dave and Judy in 1996 which makes it the longest continuing B & B in Hot Springs.
Judy met me at the door and led me to the Governor’s Room which would serve as command center for the next few days. The room has the feel of a classic Victorian inn with its fireplace and Victorian lamps. For more modern comforts, the room contains a king-sized bed with memory foam pillows and a two person jacuzzi bath.
On the desk was a bottle of the town’s namesake water which is reported to have high healing properties and I can certainly testify that it healed my thirst.
I didn’t plan too much for my first night. I just went to Red Pier for dinner as I was in the mood for Cajun food. It’s a chain restaurant very similar to the Angry Crab Shack of Phoenix, AZ. The meal balanced out to OK. I had a small bowl of gumbo which had a decent taste, but was more like soup instead of stew. The chicken strips I had were incredibly juicy with flavorful meat, but had bland breading.
Red Pier
After dinner, I just returned to the inn where I puttered around before going to bed to energize myself for the next day.
In the morning I went down to the dining room for breakfast and heard the other guests excitedly planning their days while we dined on a delicious 4 cheese quiche with cherry tomatoes and sausage. With the other guests plotting their own adventures, there wasn’t much conversation so I finished eating fairly quickly before heading out the door.
4 cheese quiche, cherry tomatoes, and sausage
Hot Springs is interesting as it is not only a tourist town with a lot of activities, but it’s also built around a national park so there’s something for everybody. Is shopping your bag? Lots of interesting stores to visit. Enjoy nature? Plenty of hiking and scenery. Perhaps you like shows? The #1 magic show in all of Arkansas holds court in Hot Springs. Maybe you just want to relax? There’s a series of bathhouses and spas along Bathhouse Row.
For myself, I went to the national park and went to the top of the Mountain Tower. This 216-foot structure provides a panoramic view of Hot Springs and in the distance you can see the West and Sugarloaf Mountains.
After enjoying nature, I went back to the main drag and bought tickets to take a duck boat tour as well as visit Josephine Tussaud’s Wax Museum.
A duck boat is a truck that can transform into a boat. So our captain took us on a tour of Hot Springs on the streets before taking us onto the lake in boat mode and show us some of the luxury homes. A lot of wealthy people like to use Hot Springs as a vacation home. The owners of one of the houses only visits 3 days out of the year and, the rest of the time, the house is occupied by a housekeeper and her daughter who keep the place tidy.
Speaking of “vacation homes”, a lot of notorious gangsters liked to spend time in Hot Springs. Lucky Luciano and Al Capone were frequent visitors who often plied their trade while relaxing.
When the tour was done, I went to Josephine Tussaud’s Wax Museum. If you’re wondering, she is the great-great granddaughter of Madame Tussaud, but this museum is not connected to that famous chain. It’s been the same exhibit since 1971, but is still in pretty good condition. I enjoyed replicas of The Last Supper, wandered through a Chamber of Horrors, experienced historical moments like Lincoln’s assassination, and ambled through a land of fantasy where characters from fairy tales and Mark Twain stories greeted me.
From the museum, I wandered up and down the drag, stopping in at an old-fashioned candy store where I picked up some cinnamon bears and at a beef jerky outlet when I picked up a snack pack of cracked pepper jerky. Heads up, the jerky isn’t cheap. My snack pack cost nearly $12.
I also took a brief stop at Arlington Lawn to see the hot springs and briefly touch the 143 degree water.
Hot Springs
Then I got in my car and headed off to Anthony Chapel. This wood and glass structure looks like the twin of Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see the inside of it as a wedding was being held.
Anthony Chapel
I was ready for a little break and returned to the inn to rest up a bit before walking downtown for an early dinner at Brick House Grill.
This is one of the favorite restaurants of Dave and Judy and after experiencing it, I can see why. Brick House Grill has a bistro feel and even includes outdoor seating. I had the Brick House Burger and it was one of the tastiest burgers I’ve ever eaten. I could smell the chargrill as it was placed in front of me. It was so juicy and the grilled onions and crispy bacon really hit the spot.
Maxwell Blade’s magic show has been the top rated show in Arkansas for the better part of three decades and I highly recommend a visit to the theatre to experience both the Close Up show and the full theatre show.
The Close Up show takes place at 6pm in a tiny theatre just behind the bar. And I do mean tiny. The theatre only holds about 24 people so I can assure you the tricks are done right in front of your face.
The Close Up show is performed by Jonathan Erlandson, a very talented magician. He did things 3 feet from my face that just didn’t seem possible such as making a table float and dance. He even did variations of classic tricks with bold twists.
At one point, Erlandson brought up an audience member and had her shuffle a deck of cards and give him half. Then he offered to switch decks or even have her take cards from his pile or add cards to his pile from hers. She added to his pile. Then she picked a card and he picked a card. Then they switched decks and he correctly picked her card. But the real trick was that she was going to pull his card. Erlandson told her to fan the cards and pick any card she wanted from his deck. Then he calmly stated what his card was and the eyes of the audience member bugged out as she turned the card around and it was right!!
I thought his most impressive illusion was when he asked for a bill. I offered up a $20 and Erlandson had me write my name on it. He then folded it up, tossed it into a bowl of lighter fluid, and lit it on fire as a stopwatch while he sped solved a Rubik’s Cube.
Then he asked us if we had noticed the point he walked over to the sealed jar on the opposite side of the stage. He went to the jar, removed the lid, and took something off of the clip hanging to it. He handed it to me and had me unfold it. It was my $20. And, no, he never walked near the jar.
You must see this show and enjoy some truly in your face magic.
Maxwell Blade
The main show, performed by Maxwell Blade, is also a treat. Blade’s show is full of comedy, music, and magic. His sleight of hand is so quick and sure. He’s an accomplished piano player and he and his girlfriend belted out a pretty fair rendition of “Rocketman”. Blade’s tricks and illusions are performed at a blitzkrieg pace, but my two favorites were his new take on Houdini’s famed Metamorphosis trick. Though, in this one, his assistant was chained up in an iron maiden shaped cage in full view of the audience before they swapped places with a close of the curtain. With another sweep of the curtain, Blade had escaped and the stagehand was now shackled.
His final illusion was incredible as he poured various colored powders into a fish bowl and swirled them into liquid. After showing us his clean hands, he swirled again and broke them back up into solid powders.
If you’re a fan of magic and fun, buy a ticket for this show and find out why it’s the best in the state.
Then I walked back to Gables Inn, drew a jacuzzi bath, and just relaxed while sipping a cream soda before going to sleep.
The next morning found me back in the dining room where I had some conversation with a couple from Texas and a couple from Germany while enjoying blueberry cream cheese stuffed French Toast and sausage.
Sausage and Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
This was a great trip and I’m a little blue to see it come to an end. But take some time in Hot Springs where you can enjoy almost any sort of activity you can imagine. And be sure to take a room in Gables Inn where you can enjoy some classic Southern hospitality in a comfortable Victorian inn.
Until the next time. . .oops, wait a sec.
It’s bonus time.
On my way home, I took an extended break in Fayetteville, AR so I could experience Arkadia Retrocade.
Arkadia Retrocade
Hands down, this is the best vintage arcade I have ever seen and it wasn’t operating at full strength. The arcade has only recently reopened so some of the games are being worked on, but even at partial strength, this place is amazing.
For $5 (yes, you read that right) you can play all you want for the day. This place not only has classics, but has some next door to impossible games to find as well. Some rare gems I found at this arcade were Thayer’s Quest, a Dragon’s Lair type game that was never fully finished; Hologram Time Traveler, another Dragon’s Lair type game which simulates the look of a hologram; Gold Medalist which was made for the Seoul Summer Olympics; 720, Krull; and many more. There are even sections set up where you can play classic systems like Coleco Vision and Atari 2600. If I’m ever through this way again, I’m going to arrange for a full day of gaming as two hours was simply not enough time.
Auditions for The Last Supper will be held at HR Block (7013 Maple) on April 24 @ 1:00 pm and April 25 @ 7:00 p.m. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Rehearsal Dates: May 23 – July 7, 2022
Production Dates: July 8 – 24, 2022 Friday / Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Production Location: Bellevue Little Theatre
COMPENSATION Onstage roles for this production will be compensated $300 in total.
Video only roles for this production will be compensated $100 in total.
SYNOPSIS The Last Supper follows a group of liberal-minded roommates and their well-meaning descent into murder. After a dinner party goes wrong and their guest ends up unexpectedly slain after a violent political debate, the group decides that this can be their way of changing the world and making a difference…one unreasonable conservative at a time.
Unless noted in the script, all roles are open to all ethnicities.
Welcome to my 50th B & B review. Having reached this magic number, I wanted this review to be something special. I needed a destination with lots to do, a top of the line inn, and I wanted it to feel like a bit of a road trip. I pored over my spreadsheet of inns to find something to fit the bill and as I perused the Indiana section it hit me right between the eyes. I found Songbird Prairie Bed and Breakfast, a luxury inn which has won numerous “best of” and hospitality awards over the years. I booked a room and eagerly looked forward to a grand adventure.
Friday evening found me making the trek to Indiana. I had decided to split up the drive over 2 days so I would have energy for activities once I arrived in Valparaiso so I made an overnight stop at a Travelodge in Iowa City, IA.
It had been a fairly pleasant day when the drive started, but by the time I had rolled into Iowa City, it had become a hazy gray and the humidity had shot past the roof. So humid was it, that I actually saw steam rising from pools of water from a storm that must have dumped on the city before my arrival. The conditions felt perfect for a tornado and I later learned that one had touched down just outside the city, but nothing came of it.
The hotel was serviceable and even had a swimming pool. I deposited my luggage in my room and cast a grateful eye on my king-sized bed. The smell of a Domino’s Pizza down the hall reminded me that I should probably do something about my own hunger.
A restaurant called Los Agaves Mexican Grill was attached to the hotel and solved my problem of finding a place to eat. My waiter, Jose, brought me a bowl of chips and salsa while I looked over the menu. I opted to try the Chiles Colorado. Shortly after my order, a plate of grilled beef tips in a spicy red mole sauce with Spanish rice and refried beans appeared before me. With the use of warm corn tortillas, I made several “tacos” to enjoy the meal. It plugged the spot dead center and I went back to my room and laid down to sleep.
The bed was quite comfortable as I slept the sleep of the dead. I’m talking limbs splayed out, slack jawed sleep. After waking up, I got cleaned up and had the hotel’s deluxe continental breakfast which meant some hot items were available. I had a biscuit with some sausage gravy and a bowl of Frosted Flakes with a cup of orange juice to wash it down and was back on the road about 90 minutes later.
I enjoyed a very peaceful drive as I listened to the tunes of my MP3 player and wondered if Indiana had finally completed the construction which had bedeviled me several times over the years.
They had.
But it didn’t make much difference as traffic still slowed to a snail’s pace after I crossed over. However, as I only had to travel about 11 miles to reach my exit, the slower pace didn’t cause me any duress.
So it was that I found myself in Valparaiso, hometown of popcorn magnate, Orville Redenbacher. The town of Valparaiso is also nearby the Indiana Dunes for those who like the outdoors, Chicago for those seeking big city fun, and South Bend, IN if you’d like to visit Notre Dame.
Songbird Prairie, owned and operated by Barbara and Efrain Rivera, is nestled out on a wooded acreage just outside of Valparaiso. The large, red mansion is at the end of a long gravel road. I was met at the door by Barbara who gave me a tour of the home.
Luxurious is indeed the word to describe this inn as it not only boasts very fancy and comfortable rooms, but it also has a spa room and gift shop.
Barbara led me to the Robin Suite, the inn’s best room. This elegant room had a king-sized Ethan Allen bed, carpet so soft that my feet practically sank in the fibers, brownish-green walls with an outdoor mural of blue sky and clouds painted on the ceiling, a fireplace (only operable during colder months), and a huge bathroom which featured a chromotherapy Jacuzzi.
After getting settled, I headed off to services at St Elizabeth Ann Seton. Due to the size of the parking lot, I thought this would be a good sized church, but it was actually quite small. The service was quite energetic and you could see that Father was full of the Spirit as he talked about the glory of the Resurrection and even used the traditional Protestant greeting of “He is risen” and the congregation actually responded with “Indeed He is risen.”
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
After a vigorous service, I was ready for dinner and I decided to try the Industrial Revolution. This restaurant celebrates America’s technological advancements and each week a different pioneer is featured. This week, it was the man who brought Atari to America. For dinner, I decided to try the Garlic Parmesan Burger with a side of garlic potato wedges. The burger was actually quite tasty, but could have benefited from some more vegetables.
Industrial Revolution
The day started to catch up with me, so I went back to the inn to give the Jacuzzi a spin. This was a smart bathtub. A light goes on when the tub has reached the proper level of water. You can set the duration and intensity of the jets which are pinpoint and built into the walls of the tub. The tub even uses chromotherapy which means that the tub cycles through a series of colored lights to help bring you into a deeper state of relaxation. I stayed in the tub for nearly 45 minutes soaking up every joule of heat. From there, I crawled into bed and set a white noise machine to the sound of rainfall to fall into the blissful arms of slumber.
I awoke the next morning to see that real rain had actually fallen during the night. A light sprinkle was still falling, but it wouldn’t derail any of the day’s plans. But, first, I needed some breakfast.
Breakfast is held in the sun room which is miked so guests will be serenaded with the music of songbirds. Now I have had the privilege of enjoying some very fine dining in my travels, but this had to be the best presented meal I had ever had. Each course was a piece of artistry in how it was framed on the plate. The artistic description especially suited the first course as Barbara had carved watermelon into the shape of birds and served them with a cranberry scone.
The main entrée was French Toast souffle with sausage patties and the souffle was incredibly on point especially with the wonderful aftertaste of cinnamon. For dessert there was strawberry sorbet and beverages were orange juice and water served with lemon and a bit of mint, I believe.
I had a big day planned and got started immediately. I headed to the nearby town of St John to visit The Shrine of Christ’s Passion.
The Shrine of Christ’s Passion
The Shrine is a walking version of Christ’s Passion or The Stations of the Cross as they are known in Catholicism. Members of all branches of Christianity visit every year and it is a profound experience. If you’re a believer, you must experience this place. If you’re not, you just might become one after visiting.
The Shrine is absolutely free and survives solely on donations and sales from the gift shop. The gift shop is pretty impressive and has a wide variety of Christian gifts, literature, and a second floor where it’s Christmas year-round.
The walking area contains 40 life sized bronze statues that feature the Stations with a few extras such as the Agony in the Garden, the Last Supper, Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection, the Ascension, and Moses on Mt Sinai. The detail of the statues is incredible, especially with the eyes which brilliantly communicate the emotions of the various moments. I was transformed as I walked the path and truly felt like I was watching my Savior walk the path of the cross.
I spent nearly 2 hours at the Shrine and bought a meditational called Jesus Today by Sarah Young on my way out.
I reflected on the experience as I drove back to Valparaiso where I would visit Zao Island.
The dragon of Zao Island
Zao Island is a little fun park that features batting cages, an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, a super slide, a small gator farm, and two mini-golf courses that USA Today called the most interesting in the country.
That last part is what really caught my attention. I wouldn’t normally play mini-golf by myself, but I wanted to experience this one given the newspaper’s statement. The course didn’t quite meet my standards. For me, the fun in mini-golf is gimmickry and challenging holes. While there were a few complex holes, they were pretty much straightforward putting greens and failed to scratch my itch. My own personal tastes aside, the park has more than enough to do for an afternoon of family fun.
I returned to the inn to begin a bit of writing and headed out to dinner at about 5:30.
I decided to try Yats Cajun Creole. This is a small eatery near Valparaiso University with a daily changing menu. I decided to have some gumbo and this time it truly was a stew as it was served on a plate. The stew part of the gumbo was tasty, but I would have preferred a little more of the stew and a little less rice.
From there, it was back to the inn for a quiet evening of writing and reading before another Jacuzzi bath and setting the white noise machine to waterfall to help put me out.
Breakfast the next morning consisted of water with lemon and mint, orange juice, a fruit cocktail of apples, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, and oranges, lemon poppy and banana nut muffins, bacon, herb baked potatoes, omelet stuffed with cheese, peppers, and ham, croissant, with a choice of several small cheesecakes for dessert. I had just enough room to sample the lemon cheesecake with edible butterfly.
And that, my friends, brings an end to the Golden Review. I will actually be slowing down the B & B portion of this blog for a bit to focus on some other things. I still fully intend to continue with an annual Christmas review, but other reviews will be sporadic for a little while.
But, if you find yourselves in the Valparaiso area, enjoy a bit of luxury at Songbird Prairie while you’re exploring. You may find it hard to tear yourself away after having a taste, both literal and metaphorical, of its elegance.
Chris' Corner 