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906 McClure Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8V 3E7 - P: 250-388-5363 - F: 250-361-1905
E-mail: innkeeper@abigailshotel.com - Website: www.abigailshotel.com |
Lazy Summer Days at Abigail's
"Deep Summer is when laziness finds respectability
- Sam Keen
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Summer is in full swing at Abigail's, and although the weather has been slightly cooler than normal, we are enjoying a very busy season. Our little family has increased as we welcome some new faces to the team: Kelly Clark and Colleen Weaver have joined our Front Desk team while Alice Vinden, Kristi Leon, Matt Stanley and Felicia Cope have all joined us in Housekeeping. They couldn't have joined us at a busier time and so far, all still have smiles on their faces and are doing a fabulous job!
We are also embarking on some very exciting changes. After 25 years of using our trademark water colour logo, we have decided it is time to refresh the look of Abigail's to better reflect who we are and where we are heading. Over the last few months, we have been busy designing a new website, logo, photography and collateral which we hope will give us a new way to tell our story.
We are very excited about these upcoming changes and although things may look a little different, we remain true to the things which make Abigail's so special and unique - our guests and providing first class service in an elegant yet comfortable surrounding.
Here is a sample of our new logo:
June Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Catherine Hofmann for winning last months contest! We asked guests to recount their most memorable experience at Abigail's, all entries were put into a draw for a 2 night stay in our Honeymoon Room.
Thank you to all our guests for sharing their experiences, we enjoyed reading all of them!
Weddings, Weddings and more Weddings!
2010 is proving to be the "Year of Love" at Abigail's! With 19 weddings booked this year so far, we would like to thank and congratulate all the couples who have decided to share their special day with us. Small intimate weddings seem to be the trend lately and our Elopement Package is the perfect fit. This no fuss package takes the stress of planning away from the bride and groom, allowing them to focus on what is truly important....each other.
For more information on our Elopement Package, please visit our website or call one of our friendly Guest Service Agents.
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Head to Toe Glow
Pamper yourself from head to toe with this luxuriating package presented by Abigail's Hotel and Features Day Spa:Includes:
* Accommodation for two in a Sunflower Room
* Abigail's famous gourmet breakfast, evening appetizers and parking
* Either one 45 minute Reflexology Massage with Paraffin OR one Pearl Pedicure
and One Escape Facial
Package price starts at $350 CAD* no substitutions on Spa services
* based on availability
* Spa services must be booked in advance
Golf Package Starting at $289 CAD
Experience some of the best golf Victoria has to
offer at either Cordova Bay or Olympic View golf course.
Package includes Accommodation for two in a Sunflower Room, Tee times, Gourmet Breakfast, evening
appetizers and parking.
Rates start at $289 single and $359 double. If only one person is
playing golf, the single rate applies.
* Based on availability
* Tee times must be booked in advance directly with the hotel
* Transportation is an additional $39 per person, if required. Must notify us in advance.
Summer at Butchart Gardens
Enjoy superb fireworks in
The Gardens' magnificent setting. Every Saturday night these lavish shows dazzle visitors with their unique
blend of spectacle and music. Bring warm clothing and, if desired, a
cover to sit upon the ground. Blankets are available to borrow from the
hotel.
Price: $28.10 Adults,
$14.05 Youth (13-17 years), $2.85 Children (5-12 years).
Dates: June 4, 201 - Sept 30, 2010 |
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JULY RECIPES OF THE MONTH
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Abigail's Traditional Summer Pesto Recipe
Ingredients:
2
cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2
cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
1/2
cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3
cup toasted pine nuts
3
medium sized garlic cloves, minced
Sea
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Food processor method:
Combine the basil with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a
food processor. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more. Slowly
add the olive oil in a constant stream while the processor is on. Stop
to scrape down the sides of the processor with a rubber spatula. Add the
grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a big pinch of sea
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Refrigerate. Makes 1 cup, use 1/2 for the next salad recipe and try the
other half tossed with freshly cooked linguine pasta for a warm pesto
dish. Buono appetito!!
Cool, Green and Fresh Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad
Boil:
1/2 kg spinach tortellini
Drain and
cool completely.
Toss with:
1 green
and 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup
grape tomatoes
1/2
cup Abigail's pesto recipe
1/4 more olive oil or water if needed
Season to
your taste. mmmm, tastes like summer
Chef Victoria Kirby
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