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Over the River and Through the Woods
To B&B's We Go
Savvy families are skipping' turkey trauma' for the
stress-free hospitality of country inns and B&B's.
Move over Granny! The traditional Thanksgiving dinner
at Grandma's has been replaced by Thanksgiving getaways where cooking and
cleaning is abandoned for gourmet fare and relaxing strolls. According to
the National Restaurant Association, surveys taken in 1996 and 2000 showed a
measurable increase in those choosing to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner away from
home. Substitute nerve-wracking family scenes with a country inn getaway,
complete with splendid Thanksgiving fare -- even turkey take-home bags. If
you just want to enjoy your immediate family, or are seeking an alternative
family, let these BedandBreakfast.com innkeepers welcome you into their
homes.
BedandBreakfast.com inns offer a wide variety of Thanksgiving getaway
packages -- many geared toward travelers looking for an affordable
alternative to days of kitchen prep and cleanup. For those seeking
everything from the traditional turkey and stuffing to a step back in time
to a Thanksgiving dinner with the Amish, visit
www.BedandBreakfast.com, and click on Special B&B Deals.
Here you'll be treated to a complete menu of packages, including
Thanksgiving, Christmas Open Houses, and Last Minute Getaways.
If you want to enjoy T&T (turkey & trimmings) at a B&B, sample these
Thanksgiving weekends from BedandBreakfast.com:
 Churchtown Inn,
Churchtown, PA
Celebrate Thanksgiving Amish-style in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch
Country. Guests are welcomed on Thanksgiving Day with a roaring fire and
hors d'oeuvres, followed by Thanksgiving dinner at the home of an old-order
Amish family, complete with a buggy ride through the fields and a visit with
the farm animals. This is a wonderful way for guests to mingle with a
society of people that represents America's many traditions. Rooms are from
$75 to $145 for two. The Amish dinners are $35 per person extra. Info: 800
637 4446 or
http://www.churchtowninn.com.
 The Stone
Hearth Inn & Tavern, Chester, VT
What could be more American than a traditional Thanksgiving celebration in
Vermont, reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting? Guests at The Stone
Hearth Inn relax by the fire, tantalized by the wonderful aromas emerging
from the kitchen, while the innkeepers prepare a traditional Thanksgiving
dinner of turkey with all the trimmings, plus homemade pies. Served family
style, guests have the opportunity to mingle and meet, then relax in the
library, or take in the football games in the recreation room after the
meal. Multiple-night packages are available (the longer you stay, the less
you pay per night) starting at $299 double for the two-night package, up to
$499 for two for the five-night package, including Thanksgiving dinner, plus
and breakfast for two each morning. If Mother Nature cooperates,
early-season skiing may even be available at nearby Bromley Mountain! Info:
888-617-3656 or
http://www.thestonehearthinn.com/.
 Darby Field
Inn, Albany, NH
Complement the wonderful mountain views you can enjoy at the Darby Field Inn
with a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner, available to all guests staying
for three or more nights over the holiday weekend. Noted by Travel & Leisure
as one of the "50 best inns in America," many Darby Field guest rooms and
suites feature in room whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, so you'll have no
trouble simply relaxing after your sumptuous meal. If Mother Nature
co-operates, make the first tracks of the season on the inn's private cross
country ski trails. Info: 800-426 4147 or
http://www.darbyfield.com/.
 Inn on Mill
Creek, Ridgecrest, NC
Combine a traditional Thanksgiving with a kick off to the Christmas
holidays. Start your getaway with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,
complete with all the trimmings. The next day, enjoy leftovers in a picnic
lunch as you search for and cut the perfect Christmas tree in North
Carolina's northern mountains. The package includes three nights lodging
for two, three breakfasts for two, Thanksgiving dinner for two a picnic
lunch and a tree to take home, all for $510.00. Stay a fourth night, and
you'll receive a ten percent discount. Info: 877-735-2964 or
http://www.inn-on-mill-creek.com/getaways.html.
 Bross Hotel -
Paonia, CO
Spend Thanksgiving in Paonia and experience the holiday as it was celebrated
50 years ago. Attend church, have a family dinner with all the trimmings,
bake cookies, watch a Christmas parade, shop for art and antiques, play
games, help decorate the hotel for Christmas, and attend the lighting of
Paonia's nativity scene. Your Thanksgiving weekend package includes five
nights lodging, four breakfasts, two lunches (Th. & Sat.,), two dinners (Th.
& Fri,), along with cookies to take home, starting at $325 for single
occupancy and $450 for two. Info: 970-527-6776 or
http://www.paonia-inn.com.
 McKay House Bed &
Breakfast Inn - Jefferson, TX
If you dread cooking that huge turkey, bring the whole family (or don't!) to
the McKay House. On Thanksgiving Day, enjoy a traditional mid-afternoon
dinner with all the trimmings, served fireside in the Garden Conservatory.
After dinner, relax in the cozy parlor with a piece of pie and the football
game, or curl up with a good book. This Thanksgiving, the McKay House family
will be your family! The package includes dinner for two and a one-night
stay, Wednesday or Thursday for $145; or dinner for two and a two-night
stay, only $225. Info: 800-468-2627 or
http://www.mckayhouse.com.
Reservations are required for all Thanksgiving packages. Children are
welcome at most inns at Thanksgiving, although many are not suitable for
very young ones. Inquire for details.
For more delectable Thanksgiving getaways go to
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/specials/index.aspx and click
Thanksgiving Escapes from the pull-down menu. Here's a sampling of the
participating inns:
California:
Collingwood Inn, Ferndale, CA
Gingerbread Mansion, Ferndale, CA
Colorado:
Taharaa Mountain Lodge,Estes Park, CO
North Carolina
Adger House, Waynesville, NC
Pennsylvnia
The Brookview Manor Inn, Canadensis, PA
Vermont
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, VT
Virginia
Mountain Rose Inn, Woolwine, VA
For other autumn, holiday or last minute getaways, visit
www.BedandBreakfast.com where a host of special escapes and
deals from B&Bs throughout the world can be accessed. BedandBreakfast.comŪ
is the leading online bed & breakfast reservation network, listing over
27,000 bed & breakfasts and inns throughout the United States and
internationally. A wide variety of search functions and extensive maps
enable inngoers to find the perfect B&B. Travelers can make reservations
online, purchase gift certificates accepted at over 2200 U.S. bed &
breakfast inns, subscribe to a free newsletter, and post questions on expert
hosted message boards. Founded in 1994 by Eric Goldreyer,
BedandBreakfast.com's goal is to provide the best possible experience for
innkeepers and inngoers alike.
Edited by Dave Shultz
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