Fine Dining on Valentine's Day

By: Kaylah Slattery

 

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and if you are anything like me, you are now last minute frantically trying to plan something memorable for your sweetheart. Good news! The Berkshires is not only a great getaway spot that is centrally located from both Boston and New York City, but it’s also bubbling with romance around every bend! Whether it is fine dining, gourmet chocolates, or even a romantic moon lit hike, this year’s Valentines will surely be one of a kind that only Berkshire County can offer. Stunning scenery already sets the backdrop for a night filled with love.  As you take in the fresh crisp air let yourself and your significant other relax in our romantic Fire Spa suites with wood burning fire places and a Jacuzzi bath for two with a luxurious King Canopy bed. If you really want to surprise him or her take advantage of our Romance package during your stay and receive wine 

 

 

and chocolates waiting for you in the room, dinner for two at the nearby Dakota Steak house and a $5.00 certificate to renowned gourmet chocolate café, The Chocolate Springs! A great addition for only $40.00 when you mention the package when booking!    
   

 

 

If looking to explore what the Berkshires has to offer, visit the Gateway Inn in Lenox for their simple yet exquisite Valentine’s Day Dinner. Enjoy a performance by Kathryn Stewart and Bob Shepherd as they celebrate the night with “Songs of Love and Desire”. Dinner and entertainment is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Will need to call ahead for reservations at (413) 637-2532.   You can view the menu online at http://www.gatewaysinn.com/packages/valentines-2013.htm

Chez Nous in Lee is a warm and inviting French restaurant offering Valentine’s Day specials starting with $8.00 cocktails and an exclusively priced menu filled with seductive offerings. The quaint little town of Lee is approximately 15 minutes from the Yankee Inn. Reservations are recommended. You can call (413) 243-6397.  View their menu online at http://cheznousbistro.com/menus/dinner-menu     

 

Last but certainly not least Fiori Ristorante in Great Barrington is welcoming their guests with sensational Italian cuisine with an option of a Prix Fixe menu for $55.00 per person or order a la carte off the regular menu which changes daily. Enjoy being serenaded by light beautiful harp strings while dining. Every lucky lady is greeted with their own long stem rose as well. Call or make reservations online for convenience at www.fioriresturant.com (413) 528-0351.

Any of these magnificent restaurants are sure to wow and captivate in flavor, hospitality, and atmosphere.

Hurry Up and make reservations for the Yankee Inn our romantic Fire Spas are selling quickly! You can do so by visiting our website, www.yankeeinn.com , or you can call the front desk directly toll free at (800) 835-2364. 

Skiing during your visit to the Berkshires?

By Kaylah Slattery

 

It’s that time of year to get bundled up and hit the slopes with family and friends. Luckily, here at the Yankee Inn we offer discounted tickets to the largest Ski Resort this side of New England and it’s only a 20 minute drive through scenic Berkshire County. Jiminy Peak has an elevation of 2380 ft with a vertical rise of 1150ft. The resort has stunning acreage of 167.4 that gives its patrons 45 different trails to choose from. Whether it’s the first time or the hundredth time, this mountain will have a trail most suitable for you. (You can sign up for lessons as well)

 Jiminy opens their trails on the weekends at 8:30am and features night skiing until 10pm, during the midweek you can ski from 9:00am to 10pm. But be sure to stop at the front desk to check the Ski Report that gets sent to the Yankee Inn early every morning to make sure you are getting the best conditions.

Standard Adult lift tickets range from $62-$74.00 depending on holidays and weekends. But if you request tickets when you make your reservation we can save you $10.00 off per 8 hour adult lift tickets, and even if you wait until the last minute you can save $5.00 off when you purchase them a la carte at the front desk. The hotel does also offer a Ski and Stay package which include one 8 hour adult lift ticket and a $25.00 gift certificate to a nearby restaurant great for families! Please contact the front desk for more information. You can either email us at reservations@yankeeinn.com or call the front desk directly toll free at (800) 835-2364 for further information and questions!