I always have to beg husband to do romantic things for me. They very rarely happen, so it is always extra special when they do! Gabe surprised me by planning a mid week getaway (or as he called it an "adfunture"). I woke up on and he made breakfast while I laid around in bed. Then we packed up and headed to the Hotel Frederick. I have to say, the 2+ hour drive across I-70 is very boring as far as landscape. We had a fun time talking though!
As we drove, it started to rain. And of course, the further west we got, the more the rain turned into snow. By the time we arrived in the quaint little town of Boonville, it was full out snowing and slushy!
I was excited to get up to our room and get warm and dry. The first thing I noticed when we got inside was the smell. It was marvelous! It smelled just like this natural soap I have from Herbaria. The staff were very friendly and got us checked in and took us up to our room.
The juxtaposition of the old architecture with bright colors and modern light fixtures and decor was right up my alley.
The bathroom was the highlight of our room. The black and white checkered floors were heated and there was a huge tub with jets - perfect for drinking champagne in! The bathroom was stocked with natural soap from Indigo Wild - which I discovered was the cause of the lovely smell all throughout the hotel. There were two comfy robes waiting for us when we got out of the tub.
This was a trip about spending time relaxing together WITHOUT computers/phones/tv. So we spent the majority of our time just hanging out! We did hit up the Isle of Capri casino as neither of us had ever been to a casino before. We found it depressing, and after playing a few slots, we went back to the hotel. Again, the staff were very friendly and helpful and showed us a lounge with a tv, games, and books.
The only real downside to the trip was our culinary experience or lack thereof. We ate lunch at Maggie's. The pub food was good but not great. For dinner, we had the buffet at the casino. The food was DEFINITELY not worth the price. It seemed like restaurant options were very limited.
I would love to go back to the Hotel Frederick when it's warm so we can go to the winery and walk around on Main St. It was a much needed break from work and our tiny apartment!
