Rombauer Vineyard Wine Dinner

ROMBAUER VINEYARDS WINE DINNER

The Inn at Thorn Hill is hosting Rombauer Vineyards on October 23, 2008 at 7:00pm for five course wine dinner.
Rombauer was founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking Napa Valley. The Rombauer family is orginally from Reingau region of Germany and his great aunt, Irma Rombauer, wrote the book The Joy of Cooking. Their wines are consistently ranked high in the wine trade journals.
The menu:
Hors d' oeuvres
Piper Sonoma, Blanc de Blanc, NV

Red lentil salad with smoked bacon, puff pastry, fresh garden grown leeks and mimolette essence
Carneros Chardonnay, 2007

Grilled beef shortribs with fresh turnips, parsnips and
aigo boulido "braised" bread
Napa Valley Merlot, 2005

Roasted squab with red kuri gourd, sweet garlic, black olive
poached fennel and a hint of curry
Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005

"The fruit bombe"
Zinfandel, 2006
The dinner is $75 per person and starts with hors d' oeuvres at 7:00pm in the lounge. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 for reservations or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

CATENA ZAPATA WINE
DINNER, SEPTEMBER 18

The Inn at Thorn Hill is hosting its monthly wine dinner featuring the Argentinian wines of Catena from Mendosa. Jorge Lilory is representing the winery on Thursday, September 18th. The Menu follows:

Hors d' oeuvres

Catena Alamos Torrontes, 2007

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Roasted Oysters with Uni Butter, Roasted Garlic

& Citrus Tuile and Locally Grown Mache

Catena Alta, Chardonnay, 2005

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"Sofrito" Braised Beef Cheeks with Black Grits

and Scallion and Almond Salad

Alamos, Seleccion, Pinot Noir, 2007

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Earle Family Farms Chicken Roasted with

Summer Truffles, Rosemary and New Potatoes

Catena Alta, Malbec, "The Stick", 2005

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"Chocolate Pot" with Spiced Organic Chocolate,

Dried Cherries, Prickley Pear and Coco Nibs

Catena, Alta, Cabernet Sauvignon

The dinner starts with hors d'oeuvres at 7pm and costs $75 per person. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at: stay@innatthornhill.com

A Typical New Hampshire Visit

If you have a laundry list of things to do on your next vacation, your destination is New Hampshire. The state truly justifies their motto, "Live Free or Die", with tons of indoor and outdoor activities, plenty of shopping and antiquing, all season sport events, many art and entertainment scenes, and lots more. This year spice up the adrenaline with some white water sea-kayaking in the Saco River among the White Mountains. Slow down the pace instead on a panoramic hike with your family and children or follow a tour guide. Having 48 4,000 foot peaks, your bound to find a trail perfect for you. Try horseback riding at several of the state parks, play golf with some peers, visit historic sites on hundreds of different walking routes, or rent an ATV or snowmobile for some extreme action.

Stumped on where to stay? New Hampshire hosts warm hospitality with umpteen very unique inns and bed and breakfasts in just about every town you choose. For the nature type, boundless campgrounds lie from full-service RV sites to extremely rustic back country and remote spots. Now stumped on when to go? Because New Hampshire is so versatile, you can ultimately book your vacation depending on what you want to do. For the undecided, avenge in the maple sugaring time, that is mid-February to mid-April. During this time, the maple industries will produce more than 90,000 gallons of maple syrup so you know your pancakes will be smothered in the finest maple of the year. Plan and book your trip now stress-free today.

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart Recipe

The finest restaurant in Lenox, Massachusetts, an award winning wine and spirits bar, and a stay in the Arthur Fiedler room make the Gateways Inn your new escape to serenity. You will find the Fiedler room European enthused by Italian marbled spacious floors, Venetian lace curtains tailoring French doors, a Mahogany library with a dry-bar, an antique armoire aside the French Aubusson bedding print. Tie up your nights at the Gateways Inn Restaurant for a purely fresh meal with the talented Culinary Team offering Creative and Contemporary American dishes supporting locally grown food. Experience the recent bar and lounge, "La Terrazza", for some dessert, cocktails, cappuccino, and most certainly a glass of wine. With an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectators and Sante' Magazine, endeavor their vast selection of sophisticated Italian and American wines to fit your taste. After you stay, try this Gateways Inn recipe to remember that classy and refined European feel.

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts

Makes 15 small tarts

Tarts:

Pie or unflavored pizza dough

Olive oil

Goat cheese spread:

1 (8-ounce) package goat cheese, softened

1/2  cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dash of salt and white pepper

Caramelized onions:

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 large yellow or Spanish onions, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley

For the tarts: Preheat oven to 350˚F. On a floured surface, roll out pie or pizza dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut dough into 15 (4-inch) circles. Pierce dough randomly with a fork. Brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and cool.

For the goat cheese spread: Combine all spread ingredients.

For the caramelized onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic, salt, pepper and s

ugar; cook for about 10-15 minutes, until onions are dark brown and sweet. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat and cool.

To assemble: Spread some goat cheese mixture over each crust. Spread caramelized onions over goat cheese. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Serve immeadiately and enjoy.

A Camden Maine Musical Stay

The Camden Opera House hosts a thrilling occasion for the musically enthused. Scheduled for the summer of 2008 are several showings varying from Deathtrap! to Seussical the Musical! The atmosphere is equivalently pleasurable as the highlighted shows. What additionally makes the opera house exquisite is the recently renovated Victorian style together with grand chandeliers, a horseshoe balcony, and antique moldings. The 500-person capacity and three distinct function rooms cater to all performers any size. And better yet, a quality seat stands at a sheer $16.00 per person; so don't hesitate to see more than one show. Settle down after a show to elegant and romantic ambiance not even a half a mile down the road.

This cozy and warm mood can only be found at the Camden Maine Stay. Innkeepers, Bob and Jaunita Topper, dedicate themselves to provide eight charismatic rooms each very unlike the other to suit your taste. Speaking of taste, the first brew of coffee for the day starts at 7:30 A.M., so you will still have time for that early morning walk. Return to fresh juice, stuffed French toast, egg casserole, homemade granola baked in pure Maine maple syrup, and plenty more. And if you loved the food so much you can even find the recipes at their website. Check their availability online and mark your calendar with a loved one or friend to unwind after a tiresome week.

A Blast From the Past in Historic Deerfield, MA

Flashback to at least seven generations before us in a walk through Historic Deerfield located in the 330-year-old New England Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Back in the 1930's, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flynt migrated to the small town wishing to restore as much of the beloved town possible. Nowadays, more than 25,000 17th, 18th, and 19th century items, which were made or utilized by America, are revealed in eleven old museum houses. These houses alone were constructed from 1730 to 1850 in a town that attracts many by downright age. With special events running constantly, tours, a library, and even cooking programs no person could possible go uninterested. If you're still hyped over the past after your visit, retreat to an inn equally as historic as the surroundings.

With twenty-three guest rooms, an authentic 125-year-old vibe, fresh and naturally raised cuisine, and plenty of conveniences, no other inn could compare to The Deerfield Inn. Each room is meticulously decorated one by one with complete services from private tub/shower bathrooms to high-speed internet access to flat screen DVD televisions to complimentary gourmet breakfast to even homemade cookies and tea served every afternoon. Very simply you can book your room and while you're at it, make a dinner reservation online and gourmand cooking will be awaiting when you prefer.

Vermont's Best Kept Secret - Lake Memphremagog in Newport, VT

Travel through Vermont’s green rolling hills until you reach nearly a mile before Quebec, Canada and you will discover one of Vermont’s coverts, Lake Memphremagog. Try and say that ten times fast. Newport, Vermont’s 27-mile fresh water glacial lake is one not to be missed. Mostly surrounded by residential estates, your best luck is to stay in the rental homes and that is certainly no complaint. For the most part, the rental homes will present two stories, full amenities, a private driveway, and plenty of space to play volleyball and have a cookout in the lawn. Plenty of activities lie within this sacred lake all year around.

Plan your vacation week for sunshine or snowfall and prepare for a variety of things to do. The spring and fall season bid perfect conditions for a bike ride or walk on the rail trail. Rent some kayaks or canoes nearby and explore the picturesque Lake Memphremagog. Throw your shades and sun block on in the summer and watch the sailors and windsurfers from the sandy white beach. With numerous boat launches, you can cruise the perimeter with your family and kids on their water skies or in their tubes. Rejuvenate yourself with a simple swim in the crisp and fresh water of Newport, Vermont.

Visit again in your winter gear for further enjoyment on the frozen Lake Memphremagog. Grab those cross-country skies or haul up the snowmobile for a pictorial route in the radiant snow. For the extremists, travel less than 20 miles to ski or snowboard at Jay Peak, a very reputable ski mountain in Vermont. So book your house for a week, a month, or a whole season because Lake Memphremagog works around you with activities to do any time of year.

Scenic Walk in Newport, Rhode Island

A simple trail charted by local deer more than 200 years ago transformed into today’s lure of Newport, RI. That trail, now called The Cliff Walk, borders part of the spirited town of Rhode Island presenting such aged and wealthy homes of the 1800’s. New Yorkers of that time urbanized the shore of the Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean in their vastly prosperous mansions. In spite of the rich owners’ competitiveness, they shared one unanimous strive for summer retreat. Walk the three and half miles of extravagance and you will feel the peace and tranquility those men reached for.

A featured and luxurious accommodation of Newport, RI located walking distance from the shore is The Cliffside Inn. The residence, once owned by a well-known artist, Beatrice Turner, now imparts a splendidly calming stay to the New England travelers. The authentic fireplace, synthetic bedding, “Legendary style” room service, and endless points of charm craft a terrifically soothing quarter for visiting guests. With an art museum, fine cuisine, and complete wine bar personally served who would ever want to leave? Select your room and book the date online for a spectacularly serene getaway from your busy world.