Win a Four Diamond Valentine’s Day Escape
One lucky couple will win an overnight stay at The Inn at Bowman's Hill, one of the most romantic Inns on the east coast
In the hustle & bustle of everyday life, getting to spend quality time alone with your loved one is a luxury. Spending that time in a romantic, four diamond Inn is a dream come true! This Valentine’s Day, The Inn at Bowman’s Hill, one of the most romantic bed & breakfasts on the east coast, will make that dream a reality for one lucky couple.
One Bucks Happening reader will win a FREE Valentine’s Day stay at The Inn at Bowman’s Hill, an exclusive Bucks County Bed and Breakfast Inn located just 2 miles south of New Hope, PA. This beautiful New Hope Bed & Breakfast Inn, perhaps more akin to a boutique hotel, is the only 4-Diamond lodging in all of Bucks County and enjoys a serene location alongside the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a 100-acre Bucks County nature preserve surrounded by mature woodland. The Inn at Bowman’s Hill provides the perfect setting to celebrate engagements, anniversaries, honeymoons, intimate weddings, commitment ceremonies, birthdays, girls’ weekends, babymoons, and of course Valentine’s Day! (more…)
Post-Holiday Pamper: Win a Massage from Face & Body Spa!
The first prize up for grabs in the Post-Holiday Pamper from the Face & Body Spa is the much-needed massage with Marko!
There is a misconception that massage is purely luxury, but in this day and age, massage truly is a necessity. It helps with flexibility, metabolism, circulation, toxin removal and stress reduction. Massage allows more oxygen & nutrients to reach the cells & tissues. All that good stuff is the recipe for a healthy productive individual and this is a great way to prepare your mind and body for a great new year. It is the only body you have, we are here to help you take great care of it.
Marko is a graduate of the Djuro Salaj Academy in Belgrade and the Steiner Education Program in London. He was also a student of Predrag Pedja Filipovic, an originator and lecturer of massage in East Europe. He studied an array of massage therapies and presently specializes in Sports Massage and Reflexology. His goal is to help his clients reestablish health and balance via the “art & science of touch. (more…)
Watch & WIN with The Inn at Bowman’s Hill
Wheel…of… Fortune!!!!
It’s Bed & Breakfast week all week log on America’s favorite game show, Wheel of Fortune, and New Hope’s Premier Luxury Bed & Breakfast, the Inn at Bowman’s Hill will be in the spotlight tomorrow!!
This Friday, October 14th, tune in as The Inn at Bowman’s Hill and Marsha Brown Restaurant are featured as a prize. But here’s where it gets even more interesting: if the prize is won by a contestant on the show… you can win too!
4 Ways to Soak Up Summer
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It’s official- with just a few weeks left until Labor Day, summer is officially winding down. Did you take advantage of the season this year?
Well, if not, there are still a few more weeks to squeeze in some last minute summer fun before cooler temps and back to school season arrives.
Check out 4 suggestions to make the most out of these the last few weeks of summer in Bucks County: (more…)
Tubing Time! A Day on the Delaware
Though I have no doubt spent hours admiring the picturesque Delaware River in my 20+ years spent living in Bucks County, until recently I had not participated in one of the most popular local river activities- tubing!
Held back by irrational fears of encountering ugly river creatures, I had always opted to enjoy the view from one of the many river-front dining establishments in Bucks County. Having finally taken the plunge (quite literally!), I am certain that even the most beautiful of outdoor patios along the river cannot compare with the stunning 360 degree view experienced from an inflatable tube! (more…)
Bucks Happening Book Club: July’s Pick!
After a Facebook book poll and suggestions from eager readers, the first official Bucks Happening Book Club pick is….
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
The New York Times describes Gruen’s novel as, “A terrific revelation for the final pages, transforming a glimpse of Americana into an enchanting escapist fairy tale.begins violently and then veers into weirder terrain.”
New York Times Description:
Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student at Cornell, discovers that his parents have been killed in a car accident. Aimless and distraught, he climbs aboard a train that happens to be carrying the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth, and inveigles a job as an animal doctor. His responsibilities draw him into the unpredictable orbit of August Rosenbluth, the circus’s mercurial menagerie director, and his beautiful wife, Marlena, whose equestrian act attracts enthusiastic crowds. (more…)
Introducing: Bucks Happening Book Club
The only thing better than a great read is sharing it with others; that’s why we’re starting a Bucks Happening Book Club! Bucks County has amazing local libraries, fantastic book stores; and tons of relaxing spots around town to melt into a good book.
Here’s how it will work:
1) We’ll pick a book every other month- January, March, May, July, September, & November- and post it on BucksHappening.com.
2) The following month (February, April, June, August, October, & December), Bucks Happening will share an online review of the book AND set a date for online discussions via BucksHappening.com & social media outlets.
3) Plus, we’ll plan some awesome live events around Bucks for readers to attend through the year where we can mingle, discuss, & perhaps enjoy some delicious coffee or cocktails!
We know people are busy so you’re welcome to come & go as you please. However, if you’d like to receive email updates for all Book Club related activities, please comment on this post. Suggestions for the first ever Bucks Happening Book Club pick are welcome!
3 Quick & Easy Tennis Injury Prevention Tips with 40 Love
No matter the day, no matter the Bucks County town, they exist. The women in their fashionable garb, the men slightly less interested in what they are wearing (but not always!). Super tone legs and butt. The tennis players!!
The obsession is alive and well here. Some of my Bucks County tennis player friends have told me they “work to support their tennis habit.” Some belong to multiple indoor and outdoor leagues throughout the year. Others play privately in their own courts. Friendships are made. Rivalries are made. But one thing is for sure, Bucks County tennis is a whole different animal.
As players ramp up for spring tennis, our friends over at 40 Love Pro Shop (they are right across from the Starbucks on State Street in Doylestown) wanted to share 3 easy injury prevention tips with everyone. Bucks County young natives Maria Paone & John Curry are passionate about the game, and it shows through in their new business. (more…)
Exploring the Power of Alternative Therapies: Shiatsu Healing
At Bucks Happening, we’re always looking for ways to improve our health and wellness. We’ve tried acupuncture, a variety of exercise activities all around Bucks County, and our most recent adventure- a dietary cleanse. Suffering from frequent migraine headaches, I’m personally always on the look out for alternative treatments to replace the heavy medication I take to relieve pain, something that can get to the root of the problem rather than just treat the symptoms. I admit that I was not very familiar with Shiatsu Massage, but after reading about Lucy Goldstein from Shiatsu Therapy Plus, based out of lower Bucks County, I immediately knew it was something I wanted to try. (more…)
The Beauty of Peace Valley Park
I am lucky enough to live less than 2 miles from Peace Valley, part of the Bucks County Park System. Peace Valley Park consists of 1500 acres of public land, including a 365 acre lake, Lake Galena. Over 14 miles of hiking trails afford solitude with lakeside and stream-side views at the Peace Valley Nature Center. It is my conduit to my meeting spot for my weekday cycling runs.
The slowly changing water temperature, when coupled with cool air in the mornings has made for some interesting fog formations as the fog clings to the water even over the spillway as the video below shows. (more…)
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