Sonja Shin at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

Local Gems: Crown Valley & Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

Crown Country in Sainte Genevieve is an amazing place to visit to relax, unwind and get grounded. It’s a wonderful place to retreat to that’s only an hour drive from St. Louis. It feels like Napa except there are responsibly rescued tigers to visit! Here are photos from my recent visit to Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary and Crown Valley Winery Brewery and Distillery

Sonja Shin selfie with Thor while staying at the lodging at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary
Got a selfie with Thor while staying at the lodging at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

Learn more about Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary at crownridgetigers.com.

Learn more about Crown Valley Winery Brewery and Distillery at

The front of the expansive homes for the rescued tigers at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary
The front of the expansive homes for the rescued tigers at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

 

Sonja Shin feeding Izzy on a tour of Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary
Feeding Izzy on a tour of Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

 

Sonja Shin with a bag filled with cinnamon for Izzy to play with - an enrichment activity to help the tiger stay mentally and physically fit - at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary education center
With a bag filled with cinnamon for Izzy to play with – an enrichment activity to help the tiger stay mentally and physically fit – at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary education center

 

Some artifacts for learning about tigers at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary education center
Some artifacts for learning about tigers at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary education center (click the photo to see a bigger pic)

 

The living room at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary - profits from stays at the sanctuary lodging fund caring for the tigers
The living room at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary – profits from stays at the sanctuary lodging fund caring for the tigers

Sonja Shin in the bedroom and jacuzzi tub at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary - profits from stays at the sanctuary lodging fund caring for the tigers
The bedroom and jacuzzi tub at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary – profits from stays at the sanctuary lodging fund caring for the tigers (before going to see the Game of Thrones live music extravaganza in St. Louis)

 

The kitchen at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary
The kitchen at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary – profits from stays at the sanctuary lodging fund caring for the tigers

 

Rainbow at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
View from the balcony at Tiger Pointe 5 at Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary – We were greeted by a lovely rainbow after some fall showers in Sainte Genevieve

 

Sonja Shin at Crown Valley Winery
Visiting Crown Valley Winery (click to see a bigger pic)

 

Sonja Shin visiting Crown Valley Winery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Visiting Crown Valley Winery

 

Panoramic view of Crown Valley Winery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Panoramic view of Crown Valley Winery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri (click to see a bigger pic)

 

Sonja Shin at Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Arrived at Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co.!

 

Inside Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Inside Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery (click to see a bigger pic)

 

Sonja Shin inside Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
At the fireplace Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery

 

Enjoying a cider and beer at the fireplace at Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Enjoying a cider and beer at the fireplace at Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery

 

Sonja Shin getting a tour of the Brewhouse with manager Chris Childers at Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Getting a tour of the Brewhouse with manager Chris Childers at Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

 

Sonja Shin out back at Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Enjoying the stunning view out back at Crown Valley Brewing & Distillery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

Do Tell. Have you been down to Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary or the Crown Valley Winery, Brewery and Distillery? Have you tried their wine, beers, ciders or spirits? Do tell.

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