Newport RI Weekend Packages: Spa Getaway Winter Weekend Special

Calling all New Englanders suffering from cabin fever. Newport RI's luxury bed and breakfast, Cliffside Inn, has just put together a spa treatment special that will revitalize and turn anyone's New England weekend into a rejuvenating New England getaway weekend.

Guests save 25% on the indulgent, Signature Spa Treatment Weekend Package. Designed exclusively for the Cliffside Inn by leading organic skincare and spa specialist Brenda Brock, founder of Farmaesthetics Sustainable Beauty, the Newport spa deal includes 2-nights in a State Room, plus the inn's signature couples in-room organic spa treatment, a Farmaesthetics Facial To Go gift set, and terry cotton spa slippers. Weekends are $650, weekdays are $550. The spa treatment deal is offered through February 8, 2009. Reservations by phone only, please call 401-847-1811.

The spa getaway is also available at Cliffside sister property, Abigail Stoneman Inn. Both inns are AAA Four Diamond B&Bs and members of the prestigious Legendary Inns of Newport luxury property group. Other Newport weekend packages and winter weekend getaways include: Grand Wine Tasting Weekend; Newport Getaway Weekend Package; Best of Newport Package; Newport Romantic Getaways. Check availability at all Legendary Inns of Newport

Conde Nast Gold List

The Inn at Thorn Hill has been selected as the thirteenth best lodging property in the United States. The presigious award is selected by 32,000 readers of Conde Nast magazine. Then the magazine interviews the reader to identify whay specifically makes the properties the cream of the crop.
The Inn has been selected for this award four times and is the highest rated property in New England. The highlight was the selection was for the guest rooms as the third best in the nation. Call us at
1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com for information or reservations.

Christmas Dinner at The Inn at Thorn Hill

Chef John Russ has created a wonderful Christmas Dinner menu for our guests. The Inn at Thorn Hill will be serving Christmas dinner from 3pm to 7pm in our main dining room overlooking Mt. Washington. Call us for reservations at 1-800-289-8990 or 383-4242. Make your reservations early as we were sold out for Thanksgiving. You can also email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

Cold Station

Hickory Smoked Salmon with Accoutrement

Charcuterie with Mustards and Pickles

New England Cheeses with Accoutrement

New Potato Salad with Bacon and Scallions

Winter Kale Salad with Shrimp, Oranges and Pecans

Crisp Greens with Accoutrement

Hot Station

Seared Scallops with Risotto and Tasso Jus

Oyster Rockefeller Soup

Housemade Gnocchi with Apricots, Bacon and Cheddar

Pork Schnitzel with Red Cabbage

Yams with Marshmallows and Spiced Nuts

Wild Rice with Dried Fruit and Caraway

Green Bean Casserole

Pasta with Béchamel and Cheese

Roast Turkey with Accoutrement

Cod En Croute with Bacon and Swiss Chard

Prime Rib with Accoutrement

Christmas Ham with Cherries and Cloves

Dessert Station

Christmas Triffles

Gateaux

Crepes Nanou

Petit Fours and Candies

Crème Brulee

Warm Winter Pies

Apple Torte

Pear Tatin

Plum and Rice Pudding

We thank you for spending the holiday with us, and hope that you enjoy this day with friends, family and have a memorable meal.
The price is $36 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under

New Chef at Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont

Rabbit Hill Inn proudly introduces accomplished Chef Matthew Secich

Food lovers may remember Chef Secich from several acclaimed establishments, including The Inn at Erlowest on Lake George (earning four stars from the Times Union,) The Alpenhof Lodge, in Jackson Hole, WY (noted by critics as creating the best dining experience in all of Jackson Hole), The Oval Room in DC (receiving frequent raves in the Washington Post) and most recently, Charlie Trotters in Chicago.

His impressive culinary journey began as a young gold-medal winning student at Johnson & Wales Culinary. He then spent several years with renowned chefs domestically and abroad, including ACF Master Chef Hartmut Handke, Patrick O'Connell of the famed 5 Star Inn at Little Washington, and Chef Craig Shelton of the Mobil Four Star, AAA Four Diamond, Relais Gourmand Ryland Inn in Whitehouse, NJ. In France, he studied at Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire, with Guy Martin at Le Grand Vefour, and with Raymond Blanc at La Manior Aux Quat' Saisons.

After a one year sabbatical, Secich excitedly returns to the culinary stage. He now finds himself "at home" in the internationally acclaimed, AAA Four Diamond Rabbit Hill Inn, in Vermont.

Inspired by his uncompromising commitment to the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced from the best local farms, he brings a heightened dimension of fine creative cuisine to Rabbit Hill Inn. Although there are strong French influences, his cooking style is without boundaries -beyond a label or description. Secich masterfully blends classical and new age techniques, unlimited imagination and artistry, topped with amazing attention to detail. The results are extraordinary.To see his exciting offerings, be sure to bookmark a link to his frequently changing menu. Also check out his "Inn Good Taste" Cooking Class Getaways!

His philosophy is "when you cook with love and passion, everything is cooked to the brink of perfection. One can taste the passion." Expect to meet him while you are there and enjoy the conversation. His passion is contagious! Above all, his dedicated focus is on always exceeding guest expectations and proudly bringing joy to all that find their way to Rabbit Hill's table.

Midweek Ski and Stay Package

Ski and Stay in Luxury at the Inn at Thorn Hill
Midweek Ski and Stay Packages starting from $359 for two in a superior room, includes two midweek tickets valid at 6 Mt Washington Valley Ski resorts and 6 Nordic touring centers, a 60 minute Swedish massage therapy for one, full three-course dinner, country breakfast and our signature afternoon tea and cookies. Single night or multiple nights available, and all prices based on double occupancy for one night. Luxury room pricing begins at $437 per night, double occupancy, inclusive of tickets and one spa treatment, and Suite pricing begins at $457 per night, double occupancy, inclusive of tickets and one spa treatment. Now there's no reason not to ski and stay with our flexible midweek package. Stay one night or more, add ski tickets or spa treatments to extend your stay the way you want it, and build yourself a custom mini-midweek vacation in luxury and style Call to reserve your midweek package today. More InfoPricing: Superior: $359 PN/DO MIDWEEK - Luxury: $437 PN/DO MIDWEEK - Suite: $457 PN/DOFrom: 11-20-08 To: 03-31-09Restrictions: Ski and stay in luxury packages are midweek only during Non-holiday, non Peak season. Lift tickets are valid only Monday through Thursday, midweek, NON HOLIDAY times. Peak and High season rates would include Christmas Vacation Week and February Vacation Week. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

New England Romantic Weekend Getaway: Holiday Gift Certificates Feature Luxury Travel & Getaway Gifts To Newport Rhode Island

Newport Rhode Island's leading luxury bed and breakfast, Cliffside Inn, debuts a new holiday gift certificate program with a luxury and value twist, featuring the ultimate New England romantic weekend getaway.

Everyone who buys a Travel Gift Certificate for at least $250 this holiday season, will automatically be entered in a drawing for a 2009 romantic weekend getaway to Newport Rhode Island's Cliffside Inn, a founding member of Distinctive Inns of new England. The winning couple enjoys 2-nights in a State Room or Luxury Suite with fireplace and whirlpool, plus our Grand Romance Package which features Veuve Cliquot Champagne, artisanal chocolates, roses, and organic spa products for the bath. In all, a luxury getaway value of $1,000.

> In addition, holiday gift certificate buyers who spend $500 - $700 receive a $75 Getaway Coupon, good for any 2009 getaway to Cliffside Inn, or the other Legendary Inns of Newport, with no restrictions.



> Gift certificates of $750 or more, also receive a Farmaesthetics Sustainable Beauty Spa Gift set. Valued at $60, the organic travel set features a selection of all natural skincare products put together for us by Farmaesthetics founder Brenda Brock, one of the country's leading organic skincare and spa specialists.


Holiday Gift certificates are good at all Legendary Inns of Newport, and have no expiration date. To order a holiday gift certificate or get more information, call Cliffside Inn at 401-847-1811 or visit the gift certificate or holiday gift idea webpages. Read more about the program launch.

CONDE NAST READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, located in Jackson, New Hampshire in the White Mountains has been selected as the number two resort in the Mainland United States . The award is the second time the Inn has been choosen in the top three resorts in the Mainland USA. The four diamond Inn is a four season destination and is popular with skiiers in the winter and hikers and mountain bikers in the summer.

The Inn also placed as the #12th best lodging establishment in the United States and is a destination for weddings, small corporate meetings.

The wine list has also been selected by The Wine Enthusast as the only New Hampshire restauarant as the "Best of the Award of Excellence" for its 1800 selecion wine list.
Call the Inn for current rates at 1-800-289-8990 or email at stay@innatthornhill.com
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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