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Spring has arrived! 
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Packages and Specials 
 
Pearl Special ~ from $189

Enjoy great Spring rates starting at just $189
Includes our delicious breakfast, evening appetizers, parking, wireless internet, 24hr tea and coffee stations plus house made cookies on arrival.
........You deserve to be spoiled

Valid from May 1 - June 14           
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(Photo Courtesy of The Butchart Gardens)
 

Blossom Into Spring ~
from $225   
As the weather warms up, Victoria comes alive with natural beauty and seasonal flowers.  Enjoy the grandeur offered by our romantic city with that special someone and a package that nicely blends indoor and outdoor recreation!
Includes:
  • One night's accommodation for two 
  • Tickets for two to The Butchart Gardens
  • Three-course breakfast
  • Evening Appetizers
  • Parking
  • Wireless Internet
Valid until May 31 
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Picnic in the Gardens ~ from $309

This delightful package is the perfect way to enjoy a romantic summer afternoon at Victoria's most famous attraction, The Butchart Gardens.
Includes:
  • One night's accommodation for Two
  • Tickets for two to The Butchart Gardens
  • A sandwich based picnic lunch for two (provisions provided by the hotel) 
  • Three course breakfast
  • Evening appetizers
  • Parking
  • Wireless Internet
Valid from June 1 - September 30 
 
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Sustainable Business Practices of a Small Heritage Hotel
 

As a high-end luxury accommodation provider,  making sustainable business initiatives can sometimes be a challenge.  Unfortunately, very often luxurious things are wasteful in nature and a fine balance is needed to meet guest expectations while at the same time deliver a product in good conscious and in a sustainable manner.

 

The   reality is that most customers want the high-flow toilets and high-pressured showers as well as the extra packaging on bottles and the fancy labels.  We believe that we go against the grain on many such items in comparison to our industry and cost (or recognition) has never been the primary driver of our practices.  Examples of some of our initiatives are: Read More

 


We are now on Pinterest!

Abigail's is a hotel that needs to be seen to be understood and Pinterest is a great way to tell our visual story, from room and hotel photos to travel ideas, recommended restaurants and attractions.  We hope our boards inspire you to re-pin and share our hotel.

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Events Around Town

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Royal BC Museum
May 17 - September 16

The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago. Since the first dinosaur fossil was identified almost 200 years ago, people have wondered how these fascinating animals lived, moved and behaved. Perfect for visitors of all ages


Island Farms Victoria Day Parade
May 21

This is Victoria's largest parade event complete with marching bands, floats, clowns and more. Over 120,000 spectators watch this popular annual event in person and on television. It is fun for the whole family.

May 26

Held at the Save-on-Food Memorial Centre, the Miracle Concert and Gala is a key celebration during a weekend that promises to bring some of North America's brightest stars, including David Foster, Sarah McLachlan and Josh Grobin to Victoria. On Saturday, May 26, 2012, Foster will bring back to his hometown his popular Hitman Show for an unbelievable Miracle Concert
 

From The Pearl Spa....


The Pearl Spa has the answer to your extra dry, bumpy skin this year, you asked, we listened:
Peppermint Body Polish with back Massage - $115
Paraffin Wax foot dip Pearl Pedicure - $49

For those who work on their feet, this treatment is for you!
Feet Retreat / Pedicure Signature Foot Spa Combo - $95
(1.75 hr treatment time)

These wonderful promotions are available until the end of June and can be purchased as a Gift Certificate for Mother's Day.

Chef Matt's Oatmeal Raisin Apricot Cookies

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By popular demand, Chef Matt has been persuaded to share the recipe for his delicious welcome cookies: 
  • 1/2 lb Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Corn Syrup
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups of Flour
  • 1/4 tbsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 cups Oats
  • 1 1/2 cups Raisins
  • 1/2 chopped Apricots
Cream the butter with the sugar and corn syrup
Add eggs and vanilla until fluffy
Stir in flour, salt and baking soda until well mixed
Fold in oats, raisins and chopped apricots
Spoon onto a baking sheet in "cookie size" lumps
Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes

Enjoy!
 
In This Issue
Spring Packages and Specials
Sustainable Business Practices
We are now on Pinterest!
Events Around Town
The Pearl Spa
Chef Matt's Cookie Recipe
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