Ame’s guidebook

1. Welcome to Bluegrass Gables. We come here to relax and get off the grid, however if you need to get on the grid worry not there's plenty of Wi-Fi. there's also an Alexa on top of the fridge, so you can play music or be connected as much as you need to be. 2. Grab a great book from our bookshelf. No worries if you don't finish it on time, just pack it and take it with you if you need to. 3. There's a karaoke set beside the fireplace. just pick your favorite karaoke number on YouTube, plug in your phone, grab a mic and sing the night away. 4. Boardgames and puzzles in the downstairs closet

1. There's a bocce ball and lawn dart set, find a nice grassy knoll to have a round. 2. There are three hammocks hanging on the back patio, find a tree and relax. 3. If you're up for a hike to view or swim in the lake - here is a map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OYjl6XG-oBreAEfoeS2XFy_h7HqERVvl/view?usp=sharing. The trail to the point is easy-moderate; the trail to the cove is moderate-difficult with some ropes on steeper sections to assist, each hike is 20 minutes 4. Enjoy the fire pit, you are welcome to the log pile. Do not leave any fires unattended, douse with water when done.

This is easily our favorite thing to do at Bluegrass Gables. Enjoy a hike to the point for a great view of passing boats, or down to the cove to swim or float in Lake Cumberland. Though the terrain is steep in some areas, the trail is roped for safety and usability. See the map in the "outdoor fun" section to get GPS coordinates and oriented. Here is a little video of what you might expect, with some guidance to help you find the trail head: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRtXNj9N/ And here are some more pictures of sights on the trail. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRRgFKch/

Make your forest renewal time really count with a decadent massage, right in the cottage. These local therapists do house calls. Here are the names of their businesses, a quick Google search will give you more information about the therapists and the services they offer. Audrey's Medical Massage, Albany KY 606-306-9223 Heaven's Healing Hands, Jamestown TN 931-310- 5287

In home private or group yoga might also be a great addition to your stay. $150 for 1 hour class. Zoe Shepard Yoga Somerset KY 606-278-2906

Angela Vaught photography will come do an onsite photo session for you and your group with Kentucky nature as a gorgeous background. $300 includes 1 hour session and 25 photos. https://www.photographybyav.com/

Big South Fork and Cumberland Falls are nearby, and have great hiking. https://www.kentuckytourism.com/outdoors/natural-attractions/big-south-fork https://www.kentuckytourism.com/outdoors/natural-attractions/cumberland-falls There are a lot of gorgeous waterfalls in Monticello including Mill Springs. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39674-d6991796-Reviews-Mill_Springs_Mill-Monticello_Kentucky.html Also check out this Waterfall road trip with stops nearby: https://kywaterfalls.com/dir/index.php/trips/2289-waterfall-trip-volume-3-3

Here are additional ideas to elevate your adventurous spirit, located in the Lake Cumberland region. Rafting trips: https://www.ky-rafting.com/ Kayaking trips below the dam, pick up, drop off, and supplies by Campbells Creelsboro Country Store: https://www.facebook.com/Campbellscreelsborocountrystore/ Helicopter Trips over Lake Cumberland: https://conleybottom.com/marina-2/lake-cumberland-helicopter-tours/