New Books from Sunshine Publications

Bluegrass Treasures: A Guide to Extraordinary Lodging, Dining, & Entertainment
by Wilma Clapp & Mary Davis

Ultimate traveler’s guide, covering Kentucky’s Bluegrass region. Includes the finest (but not necessarily the priciest) independently-owned and operated inns, beds and breakfasts, and even a castle; coffee shops, cafes, bistros, and 5-star restaurants; golf courses, horses, lakes, hiking trails, theaters, festivals, and the arts. Also includes recipes provided by some of the finest chefs in the area. Designed and written by native Kentuckians so that the visitor can experience the Bluegrass at its best.
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Horse Farms & Horse Tales of the Bluegrass
by Wilma Clapp

Almost everyone agrees that Kentucky’s Bluegrass region is the Horse Capital of the World. It is also a uniquely beautiful area that welcomes thousands of visitors each year, drawn by the beautiful and historic horse farms that gave birth to some of the world’s finest horses. Some of the farms featured in this book have histories dating back to Kentucky’s early statehood; some are fairly recent additions to the racing scene. A few have absentee owners; others are family-owned and operated. All of them, however, have one thing in common: they have consistently produced outstanding horses.
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