Beechwood Inn Bed and Breakfast

Hybrid Vehicle Discount. 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. Be sure to mention this when you make your reservation so we can charge you accordingly. See http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.html for a list of qualifying vehicles.

Would you like a private cooking class for you and your sweetheart, or maybe for a girls' night out. Join Beechwood Inn chefs in our modern kitchen and prepare a variety of gourmet meals including ethnic dishes from around the world.

Learn to:
Choose & prepare seasonal fresh and local ingredients
Use a variety of cooking methods and techniques
Present your dishes with style and visual appeal
Find sources for natural, organic and local products
Use proper food safety and handling
Pair fine and rare wines to your dining selections

The Beechwood Inn has many awards and is a Wine Spectator Award of excellence restaurant. The Inn also features a 3,000 bottle wine cellar. Each class includes wine, a serving of each dish, a logo apron to keep and a complete recipe collection from that class. Students receive a 10% discount on wine or food product purchases made the day of the class and a 10% discount off their next culinary class at the Beechwood Inn.

Classes can be tailored to your preferences.  These run as short as 3 hours long and usually run from 3:00PM to 6:00pm, followed by dinner. Prices start at $125.00 per person (Based on choice of menu items), plus tax. Each class is themed and you will participate in preparing a 4-5 course dinner.

Do you have a group? The charge is $300 for a 3 hour class plus the cost of food and wine for up to 8 people on Monday – Thursday. The more people attending; the less it costs each person.

Cooking Class Descriptions

Tuscan/Italian Cuisine: Learn the essence of Italian cuisine including how to prepare authentic sauces, homemade pastas and gnocchi’s’, pestos, duck, veal, and desserts.

Mediterranean Cuisine: These include bold and robust foods and flavors from Spain, Italy, Southern France, Greece, Algeria, Morocco, etc. Sample foods include: Gougères, fresh and local salads, olives, olive oils, exotic couscous, shellfish and sea foods, chicken tangine, paella, tapas.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Cuisine: We love to go to Santa Fe because the fusion of Native American, Latin America, Spain and the Southwest play such a vital role in defining the flavors of the foods. Dishes include: salsas, moles, relishes, tortillas, empanadas, ceviches, smoked and dried peppers, chicken, cabrito, flans.

Asian Pacific Rim Cuisine: This cuisine features foods from around the Western Rim of the Pacific starting at Korea, China and Japan in the North and moving South to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and the Atolls of the South Pacific. Sample dishes include: Asian Sauces, Wasabi & Sashimi, Sesame Crusted Shrimp, Tempura, Thai Basil Rolls, Curries, Asian Oils, Gyoza, Beef Panang.

To check availability for private classes, please call (706) 782-5485.

The day of your Class: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class time. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. Our chefs reserve the right to make menu/ingredient substitutions based on what might be fresh and locally available.

Cancellation Policy: Prepayment is required to reserve a class space. Students who cancel their reservations 7 days prior to the scheduled class will receive a full refund, less a small processing fee. No-shows and cancellations made less than 7 days before the class will not receive a refund unless we can refill the slot. If you have questions about the cancellation policy or need to cancel a reservation, please contact the Inn at (706) 782-5485.

Have a romantic visit with your sweetheart at Beechwood Inn. Surprise them with Etched Flute

Luxury lodging in one of our queen suites or in the secluded Blueberry Cabin
Chilled Sparkling Wine in your suite (Real French Champagne is also available)
An exquisite seasonal flower arrangement by one of the areas most creative florists delivered to your room prior to arrival
Chocolate truffles custom made and packaged in a decorative container
Southern breakfast for two each morning
Pair of Keepsake Beechwood Inn Champagne flutes

This Romance Package is $135.00, plus the cost of your room. A 60 Minute Therapeutic Massage can be added starting at $75.00/person based on therapist and availability).

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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 bamboo/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

Join Beechwood Inn chefs in our modern kitchen and prepare a variety of gourmet meals including ethnic dishes from around the world using North Georgia’s freshest local ingredients.
Learn to:

Choose & prepare seasonal fresh and local ingredients
Use a variety of cooking methods and techniques
Present your dishes with style and visual appeal
Find sources for natural, organic and local products
Use proper food safety and handling
Pair fine and rare wines to your dining selections

The Beechwood Inn has many awards and is a Wine Spectator Award of excellence restaurant. The Inn also features a 3,000 bottle wine cellar. Each class includes wine, a serving of each dish, an apron, and a complete recipe collection from that class.

This class is two days long.  On Friday morning Beechwood Inn chefs will lead you to a number of farms, ranches, vineyards, dairies and farmers’ markets to select and purchase fresh ingredients. Many of the farms that you visit use organic and sustainable practices. Upon return to the inn you will learn to process and clean the ingredients.  Typical time for day 1 is 10:00AM to 3:00PM.

On Saturday you will participate in “Mis en Place.” Mise en place (pronounced [miz ?? plas], is a French phrase that means putting in place. In professional kitchens it refers to organizing and arranging the ingredients such as cuts of meat, relishes, sauces, par-cooked items, spices, freshly chopped vegetables, and other components that a cook will require for the menu items that he or she expects to prepare. Recipes are reviewed to check for necessary ingredients and equipment. Ingredients are measured out, washed, chopped, and placed in individual bowls. Equipment, such as spatulas and blenders, are prepared for use, and ovens are preheated. Preparing the mise en place ahead of time allows the chef to cook without having to stop and assemble items, which is desirable in recipes with time constraints.

As dining guests arrive you will assist Beechwood Chefs in preparing appetizers, salads, entrées, desserts, etc.. You will be exposed to all types of work in a professional kitchen including various methods of cooking such as sauteeing, baking, grilling, frying, and smoking.  You will also learn and participate in plating, garnishing and serving. You will have an opportunity to sample all foods that have been prepared, along with the wines that accompany them. Typical time for Saturday is 2:00PM to 10:00PM, depending on the complexity of the dinner and number of courses.

Registration: This two day class costs $400.00 per person, plus tax. The cost includes transportation to local farms, dialogue with farmers, hands-on cooking instruction, copies of all recipes, an apron, lunch on Friday, and samples of food on Saturday Night. Full payment for the course is required at the time your reservation is made. Due to limited availability we cannot provide any refunds for cancellations. Each class is themed and you will participate in preparing a 4-6 course dinner. Because of the one-on-one hands on approach a maximum of three students are permitted for each Farm to Table Foraging and Cooking Class.

To check availability and register for classes, please call (706) 782-5485. The day of your Class: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class time. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. Our chefs reserve the right to make menu/ingredient substitutions based on what might be fresh and locally available. A 10% discount is available for lodging at the inn for culinary class members.

Cancellations: A payment in US Dollars for the full amount per person is required to reserve a place. Because we schedule our employees and make appointments to visit farms based on your expected attendance there are no refunds for cancellations unless we are able to fill your place with another participant.

Wine Tastings: Would you like a personal wine tasting for you and your friends? The Beechwood Innkeepers can set up beginner, intermediate or wine tastings for experienced wine-tasters. 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. Here are some tastings you can select from:

Chardonnay Wood Barrel Tasting: This is a tasting of Beechwood Inn’s Chardonnay components.  This includes small lot made Chardonnays fermented in American Oak, French Oak, Hungarian Oak and Stainless Steel, with and without Malo-Lactic Fermentation. This provides an interesting education on the various ways to make Chardonnay with the pleasure of sampling wonderful wines as you learn. Tasting is $15.00 per person, minimum 2.

Beechwood Inn Tasting: We make 4 different varietals from Georgia grapes: Chardonnay, Viognier, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon.  We offer a  private tasting of each of these wines along with commentary on how each is grown and made. Tasting is $15 per person, minimum 2.  

Classic Varietal Tasting: Just beginning? Let us lead you through a tasting of some of the most popular varietals, including: Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. We will explain the difference in varietal characteristics and how the wines can be paired with foods.  Tastings start at $35 per person, minimum 4.

Lesser Known Grape Varieties: There are hundreds of varietals of grapes grown around the world that make high quality table wines.  Most of us can name maybe a dozen that we are familiar with.  Let us take you on a whirlwind journey around the world so you can taste varietals such as Mencia from Spain, Aglianico from Italy, Petite Menseng from France and Torrentes from Argentina. These wines offer unique aromas and flavors that you will never experience in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. They reflect not only the unusual varietal but the place in which they are grown and the winemakers own tastes. Tastings start at $40 per person, minimum 4.

Interesting Varietal Tasting:  Don’t know the difference between Pinto Gris and Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, or Syrah and Petite Sirah. Let us guide you through the typical characteristics of some popular grape varieties that are confusing to lots of wine enthusiasts. We’ll make it all simple and interesting as you learn how to differentiate several varieties of wine. Tastings start at $80 per person, minimum 4.

The Impact of Aging on Wine (the wine’s aging not yours): Let us select some older wines from our cellar so that you can view the effect of age on wine.  Wine is made up of many organic compounds and its taste and aroma changes as these organics age in the bottle and decay.  Young wine is filled with the tastes and smells of fresh fruits, flowers, spices, vanilla, fresh oak and the soil in which it was grown. Older wines grow in tertiary smells and flavors that include leather, tobacco, tar, truffles, decaying leaves and herbaceousness. The secret is to drink wine when both these characteristics are positive and contributory. This is when wine is at its most enjoyable and complex. Tastings start at $100 per person, minimum 6.

Don’t see the tasting or price point you would like? Since we have a large wine cellar we can offer introductory to advanced tastings of unusual wines from around the world that will fit your budget. Just let us know what you are interested in and we will be happy to plan a tasting session for you or your group.

Innkeepers/Sommeliers David and Gayle Darugh grew up in the wine country of Sonoma and Napa California, respectively. David’s parents owned and operated a restaurant in Sonoma during his youth. Together they taught wine appreciation at the University of Tennessee during the 1980’s.  Gayle was the President of the American Wine Society from 1998 to 1999. David was the General Counsel from 1990 through 2000. Both are Chevaliers in the Ordre Ducal De La Croix De Bourgogne, Dijon, France. Together they have traveled the world in pursuit of fine wines and interesting foods.

 

Romantic North Georgia Elopement Package at Beechwood Inn includes:

Services of a Minister or Justice of the Peace for your ceremony, Brides floral bouquet, 8” wedding cake, Bottle of chilled sparkling wine or cider for toasting with cake cutting, Two Beechwood Inn Logo wine glasses as a keepsake, A two-night honeymoon in our spacious Blueberry Cabin or in one of our King Rooms (based on availability), a gourmet two-course breakfast each morning, daily housekeeping, including room cleaning.

Cost for this package is $1,336.53 (includes all taxes) for Sunday - Thursday. there is an additional charge for weekend ceremonies. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Guidelines for the Package:

You may have up to four attendees, and attendees must stay at the Beechwood Inn at least one night (If you have more than 4 attendees then your event will be priced as a wedding).

The ceremony may take place in our Keeping Room, Front Porch, Hidden Garden, or Front Garden (weather permitting)

The ceremony, if held in the Inn should be performed between 11:00 and 3:00 PM

Cake cutting and champagne may be held in the Breakfast Room of the Inn immediately after the ceremony and must be completed no later than 4:00 PM. Both of these guidelines are flexible if the entire inn is rented by the bridal party and friends for that evening.

On Saturdays and on holiday weekends the inn is always busy, so we may not be able to accommodate an elopment package on these days unless your group books the entire inn.
For additional cost we are able to arrange any of the following:

Additional flowers for attendants
Flowers in your room/suite
Real French Champagne instead of Sparkling Wine
A private dinner and/or wine tasting for your party
Professional Photography
Musicians

November 24, 2011 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 $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity (includes aperitif and dinner glass of wine).

We can arrange it all for you. Just let us know what you would like to make your visit special. Don't see what you want on the list, just ask us and we will see what we can arrange.

Bottle of Beechwood Inn Wine (Chardonnay, Viognier or Cabernet Sauvignon) with freshly prepared fruit, cheese and cracker tray delivered to your room upon arrival - $30.00

Chocolate truffles custom made and packaged in a decorative container - $20.00.

Chocolate covered strawberries - 6 luscious strawberries hand dipped in freshly prepared chocolate coating and delivered to your room - $12.00

Chilled bottle of sparkling wine for $18.00 or real French Champagne starting $35.00 delivered to your room prior to arrival.

An exquisite seasonal flower arrangement by one of the areas most creative florists delivered to your room prior to arrival - $75.00. Or we can arrange for one dozen roses in your favorite color (market price).

In room massage (reservation must be for a king room or queen suite for in room massage services).   We have several area massage therapists available and are happy to arrange this special time of relaxation for you.  Pricing begins at $75.00 per hour (based on therapist and availability). Or we can arrange for you to visit nearby local spas for massage services.

This Package Includes:
Personal Attention
Lodging: eight rooms for two nights for up to 16 guests. Additional guests (2) can be accommodated overnight, one in each of two rooms, at $25 per person/night
Gift baskets in all guest rooms, rented by wedding guests
Choice of indoor/out door location for receptions and rehearsal dinner (weather permitting)
Choice of indoor/out door ceremony location (weather permitting)
Choice of wedding/event reception location (weather permitting)
Chairs for ceremony
Tables, chairs, and table set-ups for up to 25 people
Breakfast each morning for all guests staying at the Inn
Greeting table and receiving area for arriving guests
Parking attendant
Maps to the event

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Fine wines and Champagnes are available for purchase through the Beechwood Inn. Any other alcoholic beverages supplied by the client at the Reception shall be done in a supervised manner so as to prevent guests from overindulging. Client must supply a bartender. There shall be no BYOB by guests during the reception. Use of non-prescribed controlled substances of any kind is strictly prohibited
For all services listed below, a preferred vendor list is provided.

Bartender
Catering
Dinners
Receptions
Luncheons
Room Snacks
Special Occasion Cakes
Flowers
Music
Individual to conduct ceremony as needed
Lodging for other guests
Photographer
Tents

The above rental fee is for a maximum of 25 guests, including up to 16 lodging guests. Additional wedding guests over the 25 will be charged at the rate of $20 per person. If Beechwood Inn is to supply linens, china, crystal, silver, additional tables or chairs, tents, or other items requiring rental from an outside source, additional charges will be added to the Reception and Facilities Fee. Rehearsal dinners, receptions, bridesmaid luncheons, etc. can be arranged at the Beechwood for additional fees, based on the menu(s) selected.

Price: $6500.00

Picnic Lunch - Our picnic lunch includes a fresh baked croissant filled with fresh cold cuts, homemade dill and potato salad or pasta salad, fresh seasonal fruit, bottled water and for dessert our homemade chocolate chip cookies. $25.00

Gourmet Picnic Backpack Lunch - For a sophisticated picnic, you can't beat our gourmet picnic backpack lunch. The lunch comes in a fully stocked picnic backpack filled with a complete gourmet lunch that includes: artisan and local cheeses, herb-dried salami, fresh made organic baggette, crackers, dilled-pasta or potato salad, fresh fruit, homemade cookies, chocolates. Beverage of choice is also included: white wine, red wine, sparkling cider, soda, or water. $45.00

 

Tired of the same old restaurants, snooty servers, waiting forever for a table?

Well wait no further....

Treat yourself to a personal chef dinner at the Award Winning Beechwood Inn.  Our personal chefs are here to take all (well almost all) the guess-work, stress, and worry out of date-night. From our menu planning, to wine pairings, to the final bite of dessert, we’ve got it all handled. You bring the romance... we'll take care of the rest!

Give us a call to select your date and we will help you arrange the perfect menu.  Upon arrival you can have your private dinner in our intimate dining room or in your guest room (you must select one of our larger rooms or suites). We can pre-arrange flowers, chocolates or what-ever you might want. We will prepare and serve your meal, pour the wine, and dazzle you and your date with dessert provided exclusively by Pastry Chef Gayle Darugh.

The private chef dinners start at $150 per person and include 5 courses and 3 different wines.