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Beautiful scenery and Decorative Arts
Finger Lakes Region in upstate New York is an ideal place for an autumn getaway. The area includes many treasures, such as the Corning Museum of Glass. In contrast to the vibrant fall foliage, a modern steel building houses the Corning Museum of Glass, which offers a glimpse of the traditional glassmaking techniques.
The Corning Museum boasts a wide array of dazzling historic glass, and also offers special events such as the recent 46th Annual Seminar of glass. The theme of this year's seminar was "Nature in Glass," with a major focus on the life and work of Leopold and Rudolph Blaschke, the creators of the Harvard glass flowers. The glorious flowers will be on view through November 25th and pleasure are both children and adults. The ingredient core of every model was colorless glass that the Blaschke is manipulated with other materials such as copper, oil-based paint and even paper.
In addition Blaschke display, the Corning Museum is rich with decorative objects and fun activities. Visitors can see a window created by glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany, visit many floors dedicated to historic glass objects, watch glassblowers create spectacular glass objects, and even create their own glass object using the techniques traditional glass work. Even outside the museum offers a unique exhibition: pumpkins and gourds of glass reflect the colors and bold shapes of the season.
Upon leaving the Corning Museum, visitors can drive through the surrounding Finger Lakes Wine Country, featuring many award-winning wineries. During the fall season this is a weekend retreat, with charming inns such as the Inn at Glenora providing a relaxing atmosphere. Glenora features an on site restaurant called Veraisons and enjoy breathtaking views of Seneca Lake and the autumn scenery. Wineries in the area include wineries Genora, offering their signature Pinot Blanc with delicate pear and citrus flavors and a riesling distinctive dry, which won the 2007 Critics Challenge Gold Medal. The winery J. Wiermar Herman celebrates its wine tastings in a striking setting: The tastings are done in an old Scissor-tailed barn that was redesigned with a modern interior. Besides these notable mentions there are virtually dozens of wineries to visit in the most impressive set adjustment. For more information www.etabletop.com
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