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Valentine’s Weekend at Historic Goodstone Inn & Estate

Middleburg, Virginia, January 2008 … The picturesque and historic Goodstone Inn & Estate, located in the heart of Virginia's Wine and Hunt Country, has announced its "Valentine’s Weekend Romance Package" just in time for the February holiday.

Guests of the intimate Goodstone Inn & Estate www.goodstone.com, a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection, can select from 17 sumptuously appointed guestrooms and suites within five unique dwellings on the 265-acre, 19th century farm and estate. These include the elegantly converted Carriage House & Stables, the quaint Dutch Cottage, the baronial Manor House, exquisite French Farm Cottage, and the charming Spring House. Each dwelling retains the essence of its original charm while providing the modern conveniences expected by 21st century travelers.

The Goodstone Inn & Estate’s Valentine’s Romance package is available the weekend before and after Valentine’s Day, as well as on the holiday: February 8 – 10, February 14, and February 15 - 17.

Valentine’s Dinner in Hilltoppers, The Goodstone Inn’s fine-dining restaurant, is included in the Romance package -- and also available separate from the package (see menu below).

The Goodstone Inn’s Valentine’s Romance package experience begins with a chilled bottle of fine champagne and afternoon English Tea upon arrival, followed by dinner in Hilltoppers. After dinner, lovers return to their guestroom or suite to find soft music playing, their bed turned down, two fresh roses, a pillow gift and hand-dipped chocolate strawberries. Port & Sherry is available in each of The Goodstone Inn’s dwellings – perfect for a romantic nightcap. The next morning, the couple can ease into the day with a bountiful continental breakfast laid out in the kitchen of their home on the estate, followed by a sumptuous full breakfast in Hilltoppers, prepared by The Goodstone’s chefs.

The Goodstone Inn & Estate’s Valentine’s Romance Package

Includes:

Deluxe queen guestroom or suite for the night
Champagne in room upon arrival
Afternoon English Tea
Dinner for Two in Hilltoppers Restaurant
Turndown Service fresh Roses and a Pillow Gift
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Continental Breakfast in Estate Home
Sumptuous Breakfast for Two in Hilltoppers restaurant

There’s more …

Walking / hiking / mountain biking trails
Canoeing on the estate
Stables on the estate for boarding guests’ horses
265 acres of scenic and groomed farmlands
In the heart of Virginia Hunt & Wine Country and near award-winning Chrysalis
Vineyard, Winery & Tasting Room www.chrysaliswine.com in Middleburg
Shopping, antiquing and dining opportunities in picturesque and historic Middleburg, Virginia

Valentine’s Dinner Menu
(Highlights)
Hilltoppers serves Valentine’s Menu February 8 – 10, February 13 - 17

Heart

Veloute of Oyster, Caviar and Tarragon

Arctic Char “Crudo”
Meyer Lemon. Cilantro, Cumin
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Duck Prosciutto, Arugula Salad, Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

Salmon Medallion, Warm Caviar-Vodka Crème Fraiche
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Grand Banks Codfish
with Endive, Rosemary Scented Grits

Truffle Coated Lamb Loin,
Eggplant Puree, Cioppollini Onion and Natural Jus

Braised Veal Cheeks with Foie Gras,
Potato Gallette, Spinach, Red Wine Jus
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Almond Infused Pannacotta,
Lemon Butter Cookie, Blood Orange Sauce

Chocolate Mousse Cake,
Rose Water Crème Anglaise, Candied Rose Petals

(Dinner without the Valentine’s Weekend Romance Package
is $75 per person plus tax & gratuity.)

The Goodstone Inn & Estate’s Valentine’s Romance package is from $470 per couple and is available the weekend before and after Valentine’s Day and on the holiday: February 8 – 10 and February 14 – 17. For more information or additional romance and spa packages, or to place a reservation, please call 540-687-4645 / 877- 219-4663 or visit www.goodstone.com.
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The Goodstone Inn & Estate, a luxurious country retreat in Middleburg, Virginia, is situated in the heart of the state's renowned Hunt & Wine Country, less than an hour from Washington, DC and 40 minutes from Dulles International Airport www.metwashairports.com/Dulles. The historic property features five star-quality lodging in five distinctive dwellings, including the main building - the elegantly converted Carriage House, The Dutch Cottage, The Manor House, The French Farm Cottage and The Spring House.

Hilltoppers restaurant at The Goodstone Inn & Estate provides superb cuisine and attentive service. An impressive wine cellar dining room features an extensive selection of vintages from Virginia and around the world, and a large, exquisite Virginia Hunt Scene Mural commissioned by The Goodstone Inn. The scene captures an equestrian moment of the storied Annual Middleburg Hunt, which takes place on the estate.

Wireless Internet access is available throughout the premises. Recreational opportunities abound, including a unique outdoor pool nestled within the Wisteria and ivy-covered ruins of the estate's original early 19th century mansion, an all-season Jacuzzi, walking and hiking trails, mountain biking, stables for boarding guest' horses, canoeing, in-room spa treatments, and superb shopping, antiquing, and dining opportunities in beautiful and historic Middleburg, Virginia.

In season, noted equestrian activities include the Middleburg Spring Race Meet at nearby Glenwood Park (April), the Virginia Gold Cup and International Gold Cup at Great Meadow (Spring and Fall), and the annual Middleburg Hunt (December), which proceeds directly through the estate.

The Goodstone Inn offers the charming ambiance of an 18th century country estate with the convenience, luxury and service expected by 21st century guests. For more information on The Goodstone Inn & Estate, Hilltoppers Restaurant, or to make reservations, please call 540-687-4645 / 877- 219-4663 or visit www.Goodstone.com.

The Goodstone Inn & Estate is recommended by the Conde Nast Johansens guides www.johansens.com, and is a member of the prestigious Andrew Harper Q Club www.andrewharper.com and "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" collection www.slh.com.

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