Peter Weygandt Wine Dinner

The Inn at Thorn Hill
February 19th Wine Dinner

The Inn at Thorn Hill is joining with Peter Weygandt for it's February Wine Dinner to feature their European imports. The dinner begins at 7pm and is $75 per per for the three course event.

The menu:
Hors d' oeuvres
Wurtz, Riesling, Potate, 2006
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Eggplant Parfait with Crisp Pasta and Fresh Truffles
Strele, Pio & Gaetanno, Souve, 2007
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Braised Veal with Celery and Garlic Dauphinois
Guillard, Gevrey-Chambertain,
Vieilles Vignes- Aux Corvees
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Lardo Basted Beef Loin with Onion Soubise
and Pommes Conft
Domaine Les Grands Bois, Cotes du Rhone
Cuvee Les Trios Soeurs
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Sbrinz Gougerre with Strawberry Jellies
and Pear Espuma
Marie Weiss, Champagne, Brut, NV
Please call for reservations at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com
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Vermont Winter Getaways are Affordable at Rabbit Hill Inn

Vermont's Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford has just announced its Winter HOT DATE Specials for February and March. With HOT DATES, savings are always at least 20% off regular rates on selected midweek dates. This time, we're offering a Room AND Dinner HOT DATE. Stay at Rabbit Hill on the selected midweek dates during February and March for rates starting at $250/night plus tax. At Rabbit Hill, this very special package not only includes room and dinner, but also full country breakfast, afternoon tea & pastries, our signature turndown service, and gratuities for staff as their is no tipping at the inn. Visit www.rabbithillinn.com for these special dates and information about other great packages and specials.

Newport Rhode Island Getaways: Weekend Packages Feature Newport Mansions, Wine Tours, Luxury Newport Bed And Breakfasts

Newport Rhode Island bed and breakfast Cliffside Inn rolls out some new weekend packages and Newport weekend getaways packed with luxury value travel deals and ideas, priced to get the winter weary out and going.

The Newport Weekend Getaway Package features 2-nights in a Classic Room with fireplace, grand bed, multi-course breakfast, and acclaimed afternoon tea; plus, tickets for three Newport mansions, International Tennis Hall of Fame, and Norman Bird Sanctuary; and Destination Newport Deal Book, with $1,000 savings at several dozen other attractions, Newport restaurants, and shops. Weekend rates from $325, also offered weekdays.

The Best of Newport Weekend Package includes the Getaway Package, plus upgrades to State Room Suites; adds a Newport wine tour and wine tasting at regional stand out winery Greenvale Vineyards; top-pick bottle of regional wine; and Cliff Walk Guide and walking map. Weekend rates from $395, also offered weekdays. Both weekend packages are available by phone only, please call 401-847-1811.

Newport weekend getaways and Newport weekend packages are also available at Cliffside's sister property, Abigail Stoneman Inn. Both luxury Newport inns are AAA Four Diamond rated and members of the prestigious Legendary Inns of Newport B&B collection. Other Newport weekend packages and winter weekend getaways include: Grand Wine Tasting Weekend; Newport Romantic Getaways; Spa Getaway Weekend Package.

Check availability for all Legendary Inns of Newport or call 401-847-1811.

Newport RI Weekend Packages: Wine Tour Grand Wine Tasting Winter Weekend Getaway

The Cliffside Inn debuts a new series of Winter Weekend Getaways on January 24th, with a grand wine tasting from New England winery stand out Greenvale Vineyards from Newport, Rhode Island. Owner Nancy Parker Wilson will lead the complimentary guest-only tasting of her entire wine lineup for the Grand Wine Tasting Weekend.

One lucky couple will win a collection of Greenvale wines hand selected by Ms. Parker Wilson. All weekend guests at Cliffside Inn and sister property Abigail Stoneman Inn, staying 2-nights, January 23 - 25 are invited. There are no additional charges for the grand wine tasting event or wine give away. Weekend rates from $280. Book Now.

For wine lovers, the Best of Newport Weekend Getaway Package also includes a tasting and Newport wine tour at Greenvale Vineyards, a top-pick bottle of regional wine, tickets to the Newport mansions, and a number of other luxury value getaway package ideas. Call 401-847-1811 to reserve your Newport weekend package getaway.

Learn more about the Southeastern New England Wine Appellation.

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.