Renewable Energy Roundup

Last weekend we decided to take a trip to the Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg. In the past, before we had kids, we used to spend a majority of the time going to the different lectures, speaking to the vendors, walking around town, going to wine tastings and visiting microbreweries. So when we finally made the decision to go this year after our 4 year hiatus we went with the understanding that this was not going to be like previous trips.


It actually came as a surprise to us that we could have just as much fun hanging out in the family activities area and walking around the grounds as we did before. The boys' enthusiasm for the train (wheeled barrels attached to a golf cart) was tremendous (and somewhat contagious!) They had play equipment on the grounds to the festival and a lovely native plants garden with a water mill.


The "whimsicles" were definitely the most memorable part of the trip. Henson's favorite was the "Fresh Cut Grass," popsicle made of kale, pear juice and agave nectar. Archer preferred the "Beetlejuice," popsicle which was made of beet juice, apple/ pear juice and agave nectar. Eric and I loved every flavor we tried.


Overall, the trip was a success, and like the whimsicles the days there were refreshing, interesting and fun!