Photo: Chicago Botanic Garden photos
CHICAGO
Primula bloom in the Waterfall Garden.
something new and beautiful. I left
feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
I hear winter has been extra tough this
year, and you may have a few more
months to go until you have an “I love
Chicago” day, but those days will
come. I hope that you treasure them
as much as we did! n
Photo courtesy of Ravinia Festival
Ravinia is the ultimate treasure of the
North Shore. This outdoor concert
venue in Highland Park is like no
other! It becomes a second home for
the The Chicago Symphony every
summer and concerts by bands such as
Maroon 5, Blondie and Sheryl Crow,
make for the perfect summer evening.
We would attach our burley to the
back of our bikes, (filled with food,
wine, candles and blankets rather than
children) and ride up the Green Bay
Trail to listen to some of the best music
in the world. Sitting under enormous
old trees, taking in the stunning sculptures, and drinking a good glass of
wine—it was a slice of heaven.
Of course, Lake Michigan singlehandedly defines what is most unique
about the North Shore. With numerous
public beaches up and down the shore,
my family spent hours playing at the
waterfront. But it was learning to sail
that led to our most treasured summer
expe