Thanksgiving at Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock, VT

Come celebrate Thanksgiving and Billings Farm & Museum’s 25th Anniversary. Grab everybody in the family for a Wagon Ride pulled by the Percheron teams through the farm. It’s running every Saturday and Sunday in November from 10am-4pm. In the last week of November you can learn about the Thanksgiving traditions in the Victorian Parlor during the holiday weekend. Just to top off the spirit, feast to a wonderful 19th century Thanksgiving meal prepared by costumed guides.

Thanksgiving at The Hartness House
Springfield, VT

Need a break from the Thanksgiving frenzy? The Hartness House is providing the perfect package for you to still enjoy Thanksgiving with a little less stress. It includes a welcome wine reception, two nights stay, two breakfasts, and a wonderful Thanksgiving feast at the Governor’s Room Restaurant. Executive Chef Michael Hofford will offer more Thanksgiving options than you ever thought of. Prices start as low as $349 for two people.

Thanksgiving at The Four Chimneys Restaurant
Bennington, VT

Where can you get all the great Thanksgiving food with no washing dishes? The Four Chimneys Restaurant is definietly the answer. If people like Elizabeth Taylor, Norman Rockwell, and Walt Disney dined here, then you know it’s the place to talk about this holiday. Some of the food you’ll find here this year are:

• STARTERS
• Butternut Squash Ravioli
• Vermont Ham & Cheddar Fritters
• Sweet Potato Bisque
• Beef and Harvest Vegetable Soup
• The Inn Salad

• ENTREES
• Traditional Turkey Dinner
• Cider Glazed Atlantic Salmon
• Black Angus Filet Mignon
• Long Bone Pork Chopp
• Tangene of Fall Roasted Vegetables

• DESSERTS
• Pumpkin Pie
• Vermont Maple Cheesecake
• Apple Crumb Gallette
• Chocolate Gateau
• Rich Brownie Sundae

• DRINKS
• Full cocktail bar available

The menu is a selection of small plates and large plates served in the lounge or adjoining porch which overlooks Mount Washington.

The lounge is open nightly from 5pm to 10pm and there is Michael Jewell on the piano on Saturday evenings. Reservations are available for parties of six or larger.

Call for an updated menu – 1-800-289-8990 or 603-383-4242

Come and join us for fun, food and wine and look for our Saturday night wine dinner menu to follow. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us stay@innatthornhill.com

The Dreamy Night menu continues the Inn’s focus on personalized sleep with relaxing pillows of all kinds but re-emphasizes and expands the collection of premium goose down — the luxury B&B guests’ top pillow pick.

“The world’s finest down pillows are handcrafted for us right here in New England by our new pillow partners Cuddledown, ” said Abigail Stoneman General Manager Win Baker. “Our Dreamy Night down pillows feature 800 fill power, hypoallergenic, white European goose down. They are quite simply, the best of the best. An incredible night of rejuvenating sleep.”

In addition to the down collection, the complimentary pillow menu features a wide variety of memory foam, buckwheat, pregnancy and anti-snore pillows, 15 selections in all.

The other one-of-a-kind services at the Inn, known for its relaxed elegance and warm hospitality, include the bath bar with 30 of the world’s finest soaps, salts and spa products; water menu with two dozen international bottled waters; and exotic tea collection featuring 30 premium estate teas.

All guest quarters have grand king beds, fine Italian linens, bathing salons with whirlpools or steam bath, fireplaces, antiques, and iPod sound systems. The Inn has a private tea room for two, acclaimed afternoon tea, and Rhode Island’s only water bar.

Abigail Stoneman Inn is a sister property to Distinctive Inns of New England founding member Cliffside Inn, and the newest luxury Inn opened by the Legendary Inns of Newport.

Lower Waterford, VT – June 2007 – Travel Gurus now report that destination choices have come full circle. A few years ago, travelers sought vacation spots offering endless technology and connectivity. Now, the trend is the opposite – a getaway destination that allows them (and perhaps, forces them) to be out of touch with the world that consumes them 24-7.

Vermont’s double Four Diamond Rabbit Hill Inn attracts guests from far and near for this very reason. Upon arrival, guests notice the absence of TV & telephone. The cell phone has “no bars” and the blackberry is useless. The soft music is playing, the smile grows large and their tensions begin to melt. They have been officially granted permission to break away and enjoy themselves, uninterrupted. For those who MUST know… telephone rooms are available and wireless internet can be found in a few areas of the Inn. A secret only shared if necessary.

This internationally acclaimed country inn goes above and beyond to provide relaxation in its purest form. They begin with the basic needs; luxurious accommodations and amenities, fantastic dining, pampering personalized service, and a tranquil setting known as the Northeast Kingdom.

The ever-present innkeepers and staff provide customized concierge services, creating the ideal getaway for each guest. This includes individual day trip planning, in-room massage services, and extensive touring and outdoor activity offerings. Several packages are designed to highlight popular seasonal activities.

“Whether our Guests seek fun and adventure, romantic lazy days or something in between, it can easily be found here.” says Innkeeper, Leslie Mulcahy. “The most important discovery they make is the joy of being out of touch. For once…time was their own – without intrusion!”

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As noted by travel expert, Peter Greenberg, the Rabbit Hill Inn offers “Rooms for romance that just might get your loved one in the mood. Most cell phone carriers won’t work – and there isn’t any internet access. So there’s no chance of your romantic getaway turning into a working weekend!”
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Rabbit Hill Inn is a AAA Four Diamond Inn and Dining Room and a proud member of Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America, and Distinctive Inns of New England. To learn more about this romantic luxury Inn (circa 1795), current seasonal menu, romantic Vermont getaway packages, and culinary getaways – visit their website at http://www.rabbithillinn.com/.

Participants can enhance culinary skills and learn to cook with the Manor’s professional team of chefs in a professional kitchen atmosphere. Each of the nine programs include: a two-day workshop (three-hours each day) with demonstrations and hands-on cooking for all participants. A selection of wine will be served with each dish prepared.

The weekend cooking class schedule is as follows:

Mar 9-10, 2007 New Hampshire Maple and Cheese
April 20-21, 2007 Lobster and Ginger Fused?
May 18-19,2007 Shrimp Gone Bananas

Enrollment is limited to six participants to ensure individual attention. Optional afternoon culinary-related activities may be offered in conjunction with some of the cooking classes. “Guest chefs” receive a recipe book and complimentary culinary gift courtesy of the Manor On Golden Pond.
Rates for the September class start at $760 for a Classic Room ($960 Fireplace; $1,025 Jacuzzi; and $1,150 for a Suite). Rates for the remaining classes start at $600 for a Classic Room ($750 Fireplace; $850 Jacuzzi; and $1,050 for a Suite). Price per couple includes: two nights accommodations, cooking class for one participant, full gourmet breakfast each morning, afternoon tea, and dinner each evening. An additional fee of $75 will be added if both traveling companions are participating in the Fork In The Road cooking program.

“By focusing on understanding the techniques and ingredients in recipes, we provide the home culinary enthusiast the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of a hobby they already enjoy. We help them develop their own personalized way of cooking and entertaining,” explained Chef Aaron Hatfield.
Whether you’re a wizard in the kitchen or a gourmet wanna-be, the Manor On Golden Pond’s Fork In The Road Cooking Program is the ideal way to enjoy a culinary vacation with some rest and relaxation and is always in good taste.

For additional information and to make reservations for the Fork In The Road program, contact The Manor On Golden Pond at 800-545-2141.