2008 Food and Wine Events
Beechwood Inn Fine Dining and Wine Events:
May 31 ? It?s Wild Salmon Season! The Wild Salmon should be starting their annual migrations up the West Coast Rivers. We will offer some fresh and local accompaniments to this wonderful wild Salmon dinner that features a New Mexico theme. Dinner and wines are $90.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity
June 7 ? Fresh and Local Dinner with a North African Theme. The essence of North African cuisine begins with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, combined with cumin?s earthy, pungent flavor along with other exotic spices including ginger, fennel, thyme and turmeric. The primarily vegetarian cuisine incorporates almonds, dried fruits and regional vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Grains and legumes like lentils, rice, pasta, couscous, chick peas and fava are also prevalent. Dinner and wine is $85.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
June 14 - Father?s Day Eve Gourmet Wine Dinner
Celebrate Father?s Day an evening early and treat that special person to some wonderful wild Salmon. Also, the produce and bounty of or Mountain gardens should be filling our local farmer?s markets. Dinner and wines are $90.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
June 21 ? Fresh and Local Dinner with Guest Chef, Michael Tuohy (Chef/Owner of Atlanta?s Woodfire Grill). Chef Tuohy will feature local products in the preparation of a multi-course showcase dinner. The use of local products will focus on organic and sustainable North Georgia vegetables, herbs, fruits, dairy, locally milled grains and Georgia raised meats - all with a focus on freshness. The dinner includes Georgia produced wines and live music. Aperitif wine and live music starting at 5:30pm; dinner at 7:00pm. Cost is $90.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Golf Packages
Golf Package: Registered Beechwood Inn guests can play golf at nearby Kingwood Resort (3 miles) at the Member rate (no Guest fee). This is a substantial savings. Let us call and set up your Tee-Time. Kingwood Resort also has a wonderful restaurant for dining after your day of golf.
Fees March 16 - Oct 31, 2006: Mon-Thur Green Fees $34.00, Cart Rental $21.00 = $55.00 (Tax Included); Fri - Sun and Holidays: Green Fees $44.00, Cart Rental $21.00 = $65.00 (Tax Included)
Honeymoon/Anniversary Packages
Lovers' Weekend Packages: The Beechwood Inn can host small weddings and receptions (25 or fewer). For anniversaries and honeymoons the Beechwood Inn can arrange a wonderful and romantic visit. Just let us know in advance and we will help you plan something memorable. We can arrange for flowers, chocolates, and other gifts. Romance in Rabun - Romantic Getaway
Romance in Rabun - Romantic Getaway Package. For a birthday, anniversary or much needed getaway, come celebrate in the luxurious surroundings of the Beechwood Inn in the Romantic North Georgia Mountains. $340.00 for one night, plus tax, or $549.00 for two nights and includes:
* Luxury lodging in one of our king suites or in the secluded Blueberry Cottage
* Chilled Sparkling Wine in your suite
* Bouquet of roses (in your favorite color) in your suite
* A box of truffles in your suite
* Southern breakfast each morning
* Pair of Keepsake Beechwood Inn Crystal Wine Glasses
30 Minute Therapeutic Massage can be added for $35.00/person (at nearby Kingwood Resort) Wine Tastings and Wine Education
Wine Tastings: Would you like a personal wine tasting for you and your friends? The Beechwood Innkeepers can set up beginer, intermediate or wine tastings for experienced winetasters. Just let us know what your interests are and we will exceed your expectations. Costs for special wine tastings start at $15.00 per person.
Beechwood Inn Wines: The Beechwood Inn is proud to offer its own wines by the glass made from Georgia Grapes:
2004 Beechwood Inn Chardonnay (No Oak)
2005 Beechwood Inn Chardonnay (American Oak)
2005 Beechwood Inn Chardonnay (French Oak)
2006 Beechwood Inn Viognier
2005 Beechwood Inn Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (Oregon)
2004 Beechwood Inn Cabernet Sauvignon (also available are vintages 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003) Beechwood Inn is Eco-Friendly
Our Environmental Commitment:
It is our mission to be the best bed & breakfast in the North Georgia Mountains, providing the highest level of hospitality and guest experience while preserving and promoting the unique historical and environmentally sensitive nature of our property and the area. Here are come of our practices and committments:
* Extensive recycling program with guest recycling center on our porch for glass, plastic, aluminum, newspaper, cardboard
* Use of non-toxic cleaning products and recycled materials wherever appropriate
* Use of organic cotton linens & towels
* Use of organic and/or locally grown food as much as possible. Most of our dinner entree meats are almost exclusively natural (organic, no hormones, no antibiotics). Our entree sources include: Grimaud Farms Duck and Guinea Fowl (http://www.grimaud.com), Niman Ranch Pork Lamb and Beef (http://www.nimanranch.com), Painted Hills Natural Beef (http://www.paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com/) and Sunburst Trout. We use many local and organic farms for fruits, vegetables, free range eggs and cheeses.
* Energy efficient appliances (all Energy Star), lighting and other technology
* Landscaping using both historic and native plantings
* Composting of garden waste
* We avoid the use of pesticides, herbicides or commercial fertilizers on our gardens
* Low water use washer
* Guest Rooms: Low-flow showerhead (2.5 to 3.0 gpm); Fluorescent lighting where appropriate; Amenities - 100% natural, biodegradable, vegetable-oil base, dye-free, natural scents; Baking soda to clean sinks, tubs and toilets; hot water - 120 F; Linens changed between guests or on request only (towels on floor or in tub); 100% organic cotton linens; Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer; Glass water glasses no paper covers; Ceiling fans, No Styrofoam usage Personal Chef & Private Cooking Classes
We offer private cooking classes for you and your friends. Just get a group of friends, wine club members or foodies together for a private class. We will do our best to accommodate you on the desired dates and days of the week. The charge is $300 for a 3 hour class plus the cost of food and wine for up to 6 people on Monday ? Thursday. The more people attending; the less it costs each person. Because we have scheduled prix fixe dinners most Saturdays weekend classes have to be structured a little differently, but can be arranged at certain times. Want just a personal gourmet meal for two without the lesson? We can do that too.
We will share with you recipes, garnishes, culinary secrets, specialty food sources that private (non- commercial) cooks/chefs can use and also instruct you on food and wine pairings. Wine is served during the instruction. The class culminates in a gourmet dinner or late lunch for you and your friends/spouses.
Every class participant will be issued their personal Chef's Hat to keep. Call us at (706) 782-5485 to schedule your private class in food prep and and wine pairing. Serve Safe information will also be included on sanitation and disease prevention. Our Chef's personal score on the Georgia Serve Safe Certification was a perfect 100!.
Fine Dining by Advance Reservation
Dinners, Winetastings and Receptions: The Beechwood Inn kitchen is licensed as a restaurant and can prepare a gourmet meal for you and your friends. Innkeepers Gayle and David Darugh have professional training and many years of experience as chefs. They can assist you in planning a wine and gastronomy event that will be memorable and romantic. Small intimate groups (2-12) our are specialty, but we can also host larger groups of up to 24 at the Inn. Our specialties include California Nouveau, Pacific Rim and Sante Fe style dinners. A sample menu can be downloaded from our website at http://www.beechwoodinn.ws/pages/889347/index.htm We also work with several caterers that can assist you in planning for larger parties.
Typical four course dinners with matching wines cost about $68-75 dollars per person (depending on the entree), which includes food and wine.
Would you like a personal wine tasting for you and your friends? The Beechwood Innkeepers can set up beginer, intermediate or wine tastings for the experienced winetasters. Just let us know what your interests are and we will exceed your expectations.
Hybrid Vehicle Discount (3/3/2008 thru 9/30/2008)
Beechwood Inn - Earth Day/Earth Month Promotion
The Beechwood Inn is an Eco-Friendly Inn and its owners have implemented a number of environmental practices designed to preserve and protect the unique historical and sensitive nature of the property and the region. In furtherance of this, the Inn is offering a special reward to environmentally thoughtful guests.
Celebrate Earth Day - April 22, 2008
Help reduce pollution. Drive a hybrid vehicle to the Beechwood Inn and stay for at least two nights and we will discount your lodging by $25.00. And to help celebrate April 22 - Earth Day, if you drive a hybrid vehicle to the Inn and stay either April 21 & 22 or 22 & 23, 2008, we will double the offer and take $50.00 off the total lodging bill. And because we think this is such a responsible offer we will make it valid through September 30, 2008.
See http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.html for a list of qualifying vehicles. Nov 27 Traditional Southern-Style Thanksgiving
November 27, 2008 Traditional Southern-Style Thanksgiving: Want a traditional Southern Thanksgiving Dinner but want someone else to do all the cooking and washing of dishes. Well come to the Beechwood Inn. We will have a cozy fire on the hearth and offer some sparkling wine and hors d?oevers. Then, sit back and loosen your belt as we will offer a family-style gourmet turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Best of all, we will do all the clean up and you can relax. There is a two day minimum stay. Thanksgiving dinner is $70per person, plus tax and gratuity.
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