News from Ed and Luci Kivett, Innkeepers
Ah winter... the very word conjures up
thoughts of crackling fires, scrumptious food
and spending time with someone special.
This winter, we are providing several
opportunities to enjoy all three at Glen-Ella
Springs!
In addition to a special Valentine's package,
we've put together a few new events in our
restaurant we hope will entice you to
venture out and celebrate a season which
has its own unique beauty. Whether it's
gathering with a group of friends to enjoy
our "Festival of Soups" on Thursday nights,
or joining us for "An Evening in Tuscany" in
February, we hope to see you soon.
We've included information on other
scheduled events in the area you
may wish to explore during your visit to
Glen-Ella Springs:
The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast
Georgia, Sautee, GA Folk Pottery
Demonstrations on the third Saturday of the
month from 10 am - 2 pm. Potters may
have wares for sale during their
demonstrations. Enjoy this wondrous
creative process of folk pottery. Visit the
link below for more information.
Historic Habersham Community
Theatre
Enjoy live theatre! HCT has several
upcoming productions during the months of
January, February & March in Historic
downtown Clarkesville. Check HCT's
presentations dates on the link
below.
34th Annual Fireside Art & Craft Show
February 21 & 22 from 10 am - 5
pm
Over 60 of the Southeast's finest artists and
crafts people will be presenting their art &
crafts at this event. Address: Unicoi State
Park, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA
30545.
Wine & Chocolate Lovers
Celebration February 7 & 8, 14 &
15,
21- & 22 from 1 pm - 5 pm. Three Sisters
Vineyards in Dahlonega presents the
Annual "Wine & Chocolate Lovers
Celebration". During this event, the winery
will combine chocolate and wines in a
special tasting line-up. Call 706-865-9463
or click the link below.
For complete details on these and other
events this winter click on the link below
and "discover beautiful northeast
Georgia".
Ed and Luci Kivett
Area Activities
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Valentine's Package
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Experience gracious hospitality in a
picturesque setting, sure to kindle a sense
of renewed connection and relaxation. From
the moment you arrive, you will discover you
have found a truly unique and special
getaway. Our well appointed rooms in this
historic country inn will wrap you in comfort
as you travel back in time and escape the
ordinary. A romantic fireside dinner in our
pine paneled dining room is a quiet
celebration of great food and enchanting
ambience.
VALENTINE'S PACKAGE $245.00 includes
one night's lodging in king or queen room,
dinner for two and a freshly prepared
bountiful breakfast the next morning.
(Pricing is based on double occupancy,
$70 maximum dinner allowance, plus
applicable sales tax and service fees).
Extend your weekend to include Friday,
February 13th, and receive Friday night at a
special rate of $125.00 plus tax (king or
queen room includes breakfast Saturday
morning).
Enhance your experience by adding one of
the following specialty services:
- Bottle of wine with freshly prepared fruit,
cheese and cracker tray delivered to your
room upon arrival - $37.50
- Chocolate confections custom made by
Glen-Ella Springs' own pastry chef and
packaged in a decorative keepsake
container - $20.00
- Surprise your sweetie with a spa
inspired Glen-Ella Springs robe to take
home
as a special reminder of your getaway -
$42.80
- Exquisite mixed floral and red rose
arrangement designed by one of the areas
most creative florists delivered to your room
prior to arrival - $85.00
Chef David is creating two special
valentine entrees, in addition to
our regular menu. He'll be preparing:
Chateaubriand
served with a bouquetière of vegetables
and parsley red potatoes; and
Sautéed Pacific Sea Bass and
Atlantic Halibut
served with
roasted root vegetables and Meccare
potatoes.
Each of these entrees will
be priced at $50.00 per couple (plus
applicable sales tax and service fees).
Wine available at additional charge.
Call 888-455-8786 or 706-754-7295 to make
your Valentine's reservations. We do fill up
quickly!
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Festival of Soups
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Join us every Thursday evening January
through March for our "Festival of Soups".
This special is offered in addition to our
regular menu and includes a salad, trio of
homemade soups and dessert. The
cost is $20.00 per person (plus applicable
sales tax and service fees). Come warm
your heart and take
the chill off your bones on a cold winter
evening!
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An Evening in Tuscany
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Buon Appetito!
We are pleased to announce the 2nd in our
series, Celebrating Foods from Around the
World. Join us Saturday, February 28, 2009
for "An Evening in Tuscany" beginning at 6
pm. This creative 5 course country
Italian dinner will feature Tuscan favorites
such as (not all menu items are listed):
Antipasti Crostini - unsalted bread
topped with diced marinated tomatoes, basil
pesto and goat cheese
Insalata Paesana
- grilled raddichio and endive topped
with roasted red pepper, gorgonzola cheese
and a sweet balsamic reduction
Zuppa di Lenticchia - lentils
simmered and pureed with garlic and
cream
Piatti Principalli -
Pecorino Pollo - proscioutto and
Pecorino stuffed chicken breast served with
ravioli in a wild mushroom sauce and
roasted seasonal vegetables
Dolci -
Cioccolatissimo - rich strawberry-
chocolate mousse served with biscotti
Cost - $55.00 * per person. Call
706-754-7295 for reservations. (*includes
applicable sales tax and service fees).
Wine is available at an additional charge.
Overnight package -
$150.00 per person (based on double
occupancy) includes lodging in a king or
queen room, Saturday dinner and breakfast
Sunday morning.
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