Special: Writers' Workshops at The Spencer Hotel & Spa

Company: Spencer Hotel

Location: Chautauqua, New York

Details: The Spencer Hotel & Spa has introduced a series of writers' workshops that provide an environment for inspiring writers and artists to develop their skills and vision by bringing them together with today’s top professionals in a unique environment. Each five day workshop (limited to 20 students) is taught by award-winning authors and artists eager to share their professional wisdom. Students may also choose from yoga, meditation, dance classes, watercolor instruction, spa treatments, massage therapy, hiking, and bicycling. Workshop Packages include tuition for one evening and 5 full days of class; 5 nights of lodging; breakfast, lunch and dinner each day; and gratuities and taxes. The Spencer is newly renovated, boutique hotel with 26 luxurious rooms and suites. The Hotel offers a distinctive literary theme which celebrates the life and works of history’s most revered authors. Each room pays homage to a renowned author, depicting scenes from their most famous works.

● Rate: 5 Day/5 Night Workshops are $765.00 per person, double occupancy; $1222.00, single occupancy; $590.00 for a non-student companion, double occupancy.

● End Date: Workshops are held May 4-8, 2008; May 11-15, 2008; June 15, 2008; October 6-10, 2008; October 12-17, 2008.

Phone: 716-357-3785
Toll Free: 800-398-1306

Web: www.thespencer.com 

Email: stay@thespencer.com 

Media Contact: Helen Edgington or Rachel Briggs

Special: Hudson Valley Culinary Getaway
Company: Le Petit Chateau Inn

Location: Hyde Park , New York
Details: Le Petit Chateau Inn, a luxury European-style Inn near the Culinary Institute of America, offers a epicurean winter package. Couples can customize their getaway to include a private food and wine pairing program, individual and group cooking demonstrations, gourmet lunch and chef prepared dinners. Package includes gourmet breakfast, artisan cheese plates and afternoon refreshments. Culinary Institute of America Chefs prepare all meals, homemade breads and preserves. Welcoming food and wine lovers to her Inn from around the world, owner Valerie Hail, wine consultant and Chatelaine, has transformed her 1900’s farmhouse into a stylish four-bedroom luxury Inn dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of fine food and wine.

● Rate: Prices begin at $135 per couple for the lunch or $155 for the dinner.

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Phone: (845) 437-4688

Email: info@lePetitChateauInn.com

Web: www.lepetitchateauinn.com
Media Contact: Valerie Hail

Special: Georgia Hotel Offers Cooking Classes

Company: Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Location: Jekyll Island, Georgia

Details: Join the executive and pastry chefs and the culinary staff for its 2008 cooking schools. The package includes: culinary welcome gift and Jekyll Island Club Hotel logo chef's jacket; superior accommodations in Crane Cottage for four nights; welcome reception Sunday evening followed by a Sunday dinner dance with dinner and entertainment in the Grand Dining Room; hands-on cooking classes in the kitchen at Crane Cottage Restaurant over three days; patisserie sessions; wine tasting Monday evening with sommelier; full breakfast each morning; gourmet farewell dinner on Wednesday evening. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was once the exclusive turn-of-the-century winter retreat for many of America's wealthiest financiers: Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Pulitzer, and Morgan among them. The resort has been completely renovated and features 157 guest rooms and suites in five historic settings, three restaurants, and access to 63 holes of golf on four courses.

● Rate: August 2008: $1449.00 per Couple/$989.00 Single. All taxes and gratuities are included. Resort fee extra.

● End Date: August 24-28, 2008

Phone: 912-635-2600

Toll Free: 800-535-9547

Email: phenning@jekyllclub.com 

Web: www.jekyllclub.com 

Media Contact: Patty Henning