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 Glen-Ella Springs
    Inn & Meeting Place 
 
Celebrating the holidays
 mountain style. 
 

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION

   Come for dinner or spend the weekend!    
 
          
                                         Inn at Dusk                           Let the charm and ambience of this historic inn wrap you in warmth as you join us for a very special evening to celebrate the arrival of 2010.  Enjoy live entertainment as you nibble on some of Glen-Ella's most popular hors d'oeuvres offered complimentary in our lobby between 6:00 and 9:00 pm.
 
Dinner seatings for Thursday, December 31st are between 6:30 and 9:30 pm with reservations taken on the half hour, allowing plenty of time for those returning home to make it in time for the annual "Ball Drop".  Chef's Patrick & AndrewThis year in addition to many of our popular signature menu items, Glen-Ella's creative chefs, Patrick Hodge and Andrew Gibson, will entice you with the addition of several specialty entrees making the selections available hard to resist.  The New Year's Eve menu is listed below. 
 
Seating is limited - call 706-754-7295 or 888-455-8786 today to make your reservation.
 
Whether you are coming to Glen-Ella for the weekend (check our website for the special 3 nights for the price of 2 - New Year's Weekend Package), or to enjoy a special evening, this is sure to be a memorable time. 
 
We look forward to seeing you.  Happy New Year!
 
Ed and Luci Kivett 
  
There are many area activities available which will give you the true flavor of Celebrating the Holidays Mountain Style.  Below are a few you might like to consider.
 
  • "Festival of Trees" now through December 12th, 8 am - 5 pm daily.
  • "Winter Wine Highway Weekend".  December 11-13, 2009
  •  Habersham Community Theatre presents "A Biddy Full of  Christmas".  December 11-13, 2009
  • Nacoochee Village is hosting "Nacoochee Christmas" - December 12th
  • Santa will be at the Helen Bandshell in downtown Helen, GA between 12 and 3pm.
  • Yuletide Festival with movie- Sautee Nachoochee Community Center, December 18th.

 

   
 
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New Year's Eve 2009
  
Starters
 
FRENCH ONION SOUP
$6.00
 
BRAZILIAN SHRIMP SOUP
$ 6.00
 
  LUMP CRAB CAKES
Sautéed and served over local micro greens with
warm bacon dressing
$11.00
                                                                                                    SEA SCALLOPS
Wrapped in bacon and served with a Creole mustard sauce
$ 11.00
 
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine and fresh Parmesan tossed in our
 Caesar dressing, topped with croutons
$ 6.00
 
HOUSE SALAD
Leaf lettuce blend with fresh garden vegetables
Pepper Parmesan Ranch / Bleu Cheese / Poppy Seed  
Honey-dijon / Herb Vinaigrette
$ 5.00
 
SPINACH SALAD
With strawberries, goat cheese, candied walnuts,
and Strawberry Vinaigrette
$ 6.00
 
HEARTS OF PALM SALAD
Over mixed greens and Basil Vinaigrette
$6.00
 
 
Entrees
  
SALMON
Seared  filet with a peach chipotle sauce
Cumin glazed carrots and  roasted potatoes
$23.00
 
 JUMBO SHRIMP
Sautéed with peppers, shallots, and andouille sausage
in apple wood smoked tomato sauce over fried Parmesan grits

$ 23.00
 
TWIN LOBSTER TAILS
Drizzled with a Champagne sauce and served with
 potato croquettes and sautéed asparagus
$35.00
 
ASHLEY FARMS CHICKEN
Macadamia encrusted with Dijon-cranberry sauce
served with potatoes and green beans
$ 21.00
 
ROASTED DUCK
Drizzled with an orange glaze and served with
 polenta cakes and green beans
$28.00
 
BEEF TENDERLOIN
Topped with sautéed mushrooms and demi-glace
with mashed potatoes and green beans
$ 29.00
 
RACK OF NEW ZEALAND LAMB
Herb crusted and accompanied by Jalapeno mint sauce
maple whipped sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$ 28.00
 
 
Desserts
 
FRANGELICO CREME BRULEE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH RAPSBERRY PUREE
CHEESECAKE FILLED STRAWBERRIES Drizzed with Chocolate

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
HOMEMADE SORBET
 
Menu subject to minor changes due to availability of ingredients
 and last minute creative impulses.
 
Wine offered A la carte. 
Glen-Ella Springs' Holiday hours -
Closed Thursday, December 24th 
Open Friday, December 25th - lodging only.
The restaurant will resume serving dinner by reservation on Saturday December 26th.   
 
Open New Year's Day for dinner and lodging by reservation.
 
 
Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Meeting Place, 1789 Bear Gap Rd., Clarkesville, GA 30523   www.glenella.com