Posts by The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek
“When I heard the Calvert Drive-In was closing, I knew I had to get a night photo before something happened to the sign and screen.. It had been a staple in the Kentucky Lake area for so long - and I wanted to capture the memory that so many of us ha… Read more
Sometimes, you just need to put on cute shoes and go somewhere. I love my cowboy boots, and I’ll throw them on in a minute. Sometimes I whip out the red suede ones, and then it is ON. Really, I don’t even have to wear my red boots anywhere to feel fa… Read more
Y'all, I need to talk to you about Cafe De Fae . You may have heard of it from its days in Paducah. But Jade — the owner, a Benton girl who grew up right here in Marshall County — has brought it home. And not just anywhere in downtown Benton. She ope… Read more
Looking for a way to get creative with the kids? Or maybe you need a girls’ outing? I recommend the Funky Monkey Pottery Company in Draffenville! Roll in, pick a ceramic item, choose your paint and start creating. My daughter Libby and I went on a We… Read more
You know that feeling you get when you log in to your favorite site and it says, “Hey there! Welcome back!”? It’s like, “Yessssss. They KNOW me.” That feeling is available here at The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek. When you’re browsing rooms and cabin… Read more
“I love trains. And when I see a bend in a railroad track, it always makes me wonder what’s around the corner. I like how the tracks disappear in the distance. This photo was taken in a rural part of Caldwell County surrounded by forest and farmland.… Read more
I know I do! And I’m a sucker for local art. So one day, when I was cruising downtown Union City, Tennessee and saw Toney Little doing his spray paint thing - I had to stop and ask him about heading to the Lakehouse Inn for a project. Yes, I said spr… Read more
“As I came down the hill and looked out over this portion of Hematite Lake , I was immediately drawn to those calm waters. The trees parted to create this perfect window to the little bay below. Turtles were sunbathing on a log before hopping into th… Read more
“Kentuckians are very serious about their bourbon. It must be aged in new, charred oak barrels which are typically stored for years as the bourbon ages to perfection. I took this photo inside a rickhouse at Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, KY… Read more
“If that’s the case, then this old Ford truck must have some wild stories to tell. Antique rusted vehicles always catch my eye. I was working with a local woodworking business to promote their products (hence the American flag) when I saw this old tr… Read more