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Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog

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Fresh Vegetables for Your Table

A homegrown tomato is best served stuffed with tuna salad. Change my mind. I like to buy fresh and local if I can - and I am always able to find fresh veggies at Harvest Time in Benton. They also have a greenhouse full of beautiful flowers, plants, f… Read more
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Let's Talk Horses, Kentucky!

I realize that the title is a little misleading. But I thought since Marshall Yards is now open at Kentucky Lake, this would be the perfect time to talk about these horses I found at Twin Lakes Antique Mall -- just a stone's throw from the Inn. I rem… Read more
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Got a Sweet Tooth? I've Got JUST the Place!

Sometimes, you just need chocolate. Or at least something sweet. I'm about to hook you up with the perfect destination. Semper Sweets in downtown Benton, Kentucky opened in October 2025. They're veteran-owned (and mom-approved) and have a huge select… Read more
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A New Spot to Visit at Kentucky Lake

“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.” If you recognize that line, then you and I are both huge fans of the Nora Ephron classic “You’ve Got Mail.” After seeing that movie in the theater, I knew two things for sure: falling … Read more