Shuttle to Ward Hall

Hi everyone,
Ward Hall isn't all that hard to get to from Lexington, but we thought that it might be a good idea to book a shuttle to get people to and from the wedding, just in case.  So here is the plan. We will have a shuttle making two runs from the Embassy Suites.  The first will leave at 2:15, and the second will leave at 3:15. 
We have a 14 passenger van that will be making hourly trips from Ward Hall back to the Embassy Suites and the Clarion, beginning right after dinner, at 8:00. 
So... to help with the planning, and to figure out whether we are over or underestimating the number of people who will be using the shuttle, please send Krista an email letting her know whether you think you will be using the shuttle, or whether you are more likely to just drive yourself to/ from Ward Hall.
Krista's email address is krista.jacobsen "at" uky.edu (trying to avoid spam there...).
See you in a week and a half,
-Krista and Doug

Hotel Rooms

Hi everyone,
We put this up earlier, but it is kind of buried in the list of posts...  We have a block of rooms reserved at the Embassy Suites on the north side of town.  It is located between Georgetown and Lexington, so it should be convenient for both the ceremony and for sight seeing in town.  Just click here to go to our block of rooms and reserve your spot.

We also have rooms blocked out at the Clarion Hotel, which is right across the street.  It also evidently has a game room, so you can go to the wedding, then head back to the hotel and play ping-pong...

Looking forward to seeing you,
-Doug and Krista

Other things to do in Lexington

Places to Explore In and Around Lexington

Shaker Village

Located about 30 minutes from Lexington at Pleasant Hill, this is America’s largest restored Shaker religious community. There are 34 original buildings from the 19th century, 40 miles of hiking trails on over 3,000 acres of land, and lodging and dining at the Inn. Self guided tours take you through many of the buildings and surrounding areas where docents demonstrate crafts associated with the Shakers such as broom making, weaving, wood working, farming, etc.  http://www.shakervillageky.org/

Red River Gorge Geological Area

Located about one and a half hours from Lexington, this scenic area contains 29,000 acres of forest, streams and cliffs. It has over 100 natural stone arches and rock shelters and contains some of the best hiking in the state. Additionally, the unique sandstone rock formations that are common to the area make it one of the top rock climbing destinations in the world.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/cumberland/redriver_gorge.shtml

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

This driving tour allows you to explore six distilleries that craft this uniquely Kentucky spirit. You will get to sample some of the area’s best bourbons and learn about how the mixture of weather and limestone water allow the production of this historic amber colored drink.  http://www.kybourbontrail.com/

Kentucky Horse Park

Just minutes from downtown Lexington, this 1,200 acre park is central Kentucky’s epicenter of equestrian life and sports and was the host to the 2010 World Equestrian Games. There are many attractions and museums that will allow you to interact with, ride and learn about the incredible history of the horse. There are also dining opportunities and a campground.  http://kyhorsepark.com/

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

About 10 miles from downtown is this 734 acre park that is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Kentucky River palisades and early Kentucky history. There are over ten miles of hiking trails that lead through meadows, woodlands and streams. Additionally there are numerous 19th century building sites, as well as over 600 species of plants, and hundreds of species of birds, mammals and reptiles.  http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=276

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

This 100 acre arboretum is located on the southern end of the campus of the University of Kentucky. There are over 2 miles over walking paths that take you through an outstanding collection of native plants from all of the main geophysical regions of the state. Additionally there are rose, herb, perennial, and annual gardens as well as home vegetable, nut and fruit demonstration plantings.  http://www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/

Where to eat in Lexington

Hi everyone,
Back again with more wedding related details.  Just in case you were wondering what you could do on a visit to Lexington, aside from attending our wedding, we are posting a few lists.  These lists may have started their respective lives as part of the welcome packet for a conference that Krista helped to plan a little while ago, but they have been updated, so there are a few newly opened restaurants on there as well.
Plenty to do in the Bluegrass.  And lots of great cycling too, in case you happen to be traveling on two wheels. 
Restaurants in Lexington:

Lexington Restaurants	Address	Phone	Website	Area
Alfalfa Restaurant	141 East Main Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-253-0014	http://www.alfalfarestaurant.com/	Downtown
Al's Bar	601 North Limestone Street, Lexington KY 40508	859-252-9104	http://www.alsbarlexington.com/	Downtown-Northside
Atomic Café:  Caribbean Food	265 North Limestone Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-254-1969	http://www.atomiccafeky.com/	Downtown-Northside
Azur Restaurant and Patio	3070 Lakecrest Circle, Lexington KY 40513	859-296-1007	http://azurrestaurant.com/default.aspx	Beaumont
Billy's Bar-B-Q	101 Cochran Road, Lexington KY 40502	859-269-9593	http://www.billysbarbq.com/	Chevy Chase
Bluegrass Baking Company	3101 Clays Mill Road, #108, Lexington KY 40503	859-296-0581	http://bluegrassbakingcompany.com/	Stonewall
Coffee Times Coffee House	2751 Moore Drive, Lexington KY 40503	859-277-9140	http://www.coffeetimescoffee.com/	Southland
Common Grounds Coffee & Café	343 East High Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-233-9761	http://www.commongroundsoflexington.com/	Campus
County Club	555 Jefferson St., Lexington, JY 40508	859-389-6555	http://countyclubrestaurant.com/	Downtown – Northside
Doodles:  Breakfast and Lunch	262 North Limeston Street, Lexington 40507	859-317-8507	http://www.doodlesrestaurant.com/	Downtown-Northside
Good Foods Market and Café	455 Southland Drive, Lexington KY 40503	859-278-1813	http://goodfoods.coop/marketandcafe/visit-us	Southland
Jonathan at Gratz Park Inn	120 West Second Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-252-4949	http://ww.jagp.info/default.aspx	Gratz Park
Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube	411 Southland Drive, Lexington KY 40503	859-275-1925	http://www.marikkas.com/	Southland
Missy's Pie Shop	219 Woodland Avenue, Lexington KY 40502	859-253-0449	http://www.missyspieshop.com/	Campus
Natasha's Bar and Bistro	112 Esplanade, Lexington KY 40507	859-259-2754	http://www.beetnik.com/	Downtown
Nick Ryan’s Saloon	157 Jefferson St  Lexington, KY 40508	(859) 233-7900	http://nickryans.com/	Downtown
Pazzo's Pizza Pub	385 South Limestone, Lexington KY 40507	859-255-5125	http://www.pazzospizzapub.com/	Campus
Portofino	249 East Main Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-253-9300	http://www.portofinolexington.com/	Downtown
Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta	833 Chevy Chase Place, Lexington KY 40502	859-269-0404	http://www.puccininssmilingteeth.com/	Chevy Chase
Ramsey's Diner	Downtown:  496 East High Street, Lexington KY 40502	859-259-2708	http://www.ramseysdiners.com/	Downtown
Sav's Grill and West African Cuisine	304 South Limestone Street, Lexington KY 40508	859-368-7287	http://www.savsgrill.com/	Campus
Sidebar Grill	147 North Limestone Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-225-8883		Downtown
Stella's Kentucky Deli	143 Jefferson Street, Lexington KY 40508	859-255-3354	http://stellaskentuckydeli.com/	Downtown
Table 310:  Fine Dining	310 West Short Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-309-3901	http://www.table310.com/	Downtown
The Beer Trappe	811 Euclid Avenue, Lexington KY 40502	(859) 309-0911	http://thebeertrappe.com/	Chevy Chase
The Dish:  Fine Dining	438 South Ashland Avenue, Lexington KY 40502	859-317-8438	http://www.thedishlexington.com/	Chevy Chase
The Grey Goose	170 Jefferson Street, Lexington KY 40508	859-233-1500	http://www.facebook.com/GreyGooseLex	Downtown-Northside
Third Street Stuff and Coffee	257 North Limestone Street, Lexington KY 40507	859-255-5301	http://thirdstreetstuff.com/	Downtown-Northside
West 6th St. Brewery	501 W. 6th St., Lexington, KY 40508		http://www.westsixth.com/	Downtown - Northside