Alison Dix, 33, Mount Vernon
Owner @ Devotion to Detail Event Planning
Brown Deer Golf Club
If you are looking for location with character to hold a party or reception, with service from a great staff, then checking out this location is a must. Brown Deer’s mission-style architecture as well as the amazing views over the lush course are what make it truly a unique experience. I have even planned a winter wedding there, and the lights bouncing of the snow made for an awe inspiring backdrop.
Sts. Peter & Paul Chapel
Another great unique location, Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel combines art and history. The beautiful brick chapel was constructed in 1916 by Czech Catholics and was turned into a private chapel in 1996. The two-story stained glass windows artfully display 10 well-known saints, and the altars are also adorned by lifelike statues of saints. Hosting a wedding there is an easy way to have a simple yet spiritual ceremony.
North Ridge Pavilion
The deck overlooking the pond, the limestone fireplace, the new kitchen and bathrooms, the wood beams in the ceiling, all the windows to look out over the pond and park. It is hard for me to choose which feature is my favorite, but combined they make this one of my favorite places to host an event. It is close to the interstate, yet the noise isn’t disruptive. A grass roof makes
this building green and more inviting
and alive.
The Skillet Café
When I need a quick and affordable lunch or want to know my food is freshly made just for me, I head to The Skillet Café in Mount Vernon. At the corner where First Street intersects with Highway 1, the Skillet is a great little restaurant with a menu of omelets, pastas, potatoes, sandwiches and salads. I am always tempted to try their specials, which are new items they are trying out for the menu. My favorite is probably the Chicken Cacciatore. When I am having a crazy day, I order it to go, bring it home and pretend I cooked it.
Lehm Books and Gifts
I recently discovered this shop after a friend recommended it as a place to find a gift for a person I had no idea what to get. The array of treasures in this shop are extensive. I really enjoyed my shopping experience there, laughing at the cute signs on the stairwell, being inspired by the wild women saying and finding the perfect gift for a friend. They also have books, but to call this is a bookstore wouldn’t be enough. It is that and so much more.