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Mesa del Sol Vineyards and Retreat Offers Weekly Vacation Getaways


 
 Ann Hougham, owner of Mesa del Sol Vineyards and Retreat, announced a special offer available from now until May 31, 2012.  Mesa Del Sol is offering 20% weekly rate reduction and 20% off of estate wines
 
Mesa del Sol Vineyards Retreat offers adventure in wine and eco-tourism on a weekly rental program.  The spectacular setting is a haven from the stress of the everyday world, with historic buildings dating back to the late 19th century that once served as a healing center.

Event Calendar Brings Farmers, Foodies, Ferraris and Festivals to Florida’s Amelia Island


 
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 25, 2012) – The first three months of 2012 are bringing a variety of events to Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island, entertaining visitors with everything from a week of dining and a murder mystery dinner, to an upscale automobile show and highly acclaimed musical performances. Consistently voted one of the top island destinations in North America, Amelia hosts an intriguing assortment of events showcasing the island’s unique natural beauty, history, fine arts, fine food and more.

Hofsas House Hotel Gets Crafty!


Meeting the Needs of Sewing and Quilting Groups, The Hofsas House Hotel Rings in the New Year with a Special Crafting Offer
 
In Carmel-by-the- Sea , the Theis family is celebrating six decades of European hospitality at its beautiful Bavarian-inspired Hofsas House Hotel, which is as charming as the town itself. With firm roots in the past, the family is looking toward the future by keeping abreast of guests’ every need.
 
The hotel offers its “Get Crafty” package available from January 15 – May 31, 2012.

New 300-Acre Estate Garden Opening in March 2012 in Atlanta Area



Gibbs Gardens are the personal gardens of award-winning landscape designer Jim Gibbs and feature the nation’s largest Japanese Garden

 A new 300-acre estate garden designed by award-winning landscape designer Jim Gibbs and featuring 16 luxurious gardens less than one hour from Atlanta will open to the public in March 2012. The Gibbs Gardens estate is distinguished by 220 acres of gardens set in a mature forest in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains.

The gardens feature the 40-acre Japanese Gardens, the largest in the nation, and the Water Lily Gardens, featuring 140 varieties of unique lilies and a replica of the bridge in Monet’s Garden at Giverny (outside Paris).

12 Jobs for Kids in the Kitchen

Ask stay-at-home caregivers what the toughest time of the day is and you'll hear a universal response: dinnertime. This is the hardest segment of the day when moods turn to the dark side and tummies begin to growl. Not only is the food-prepping parent responsible for getting dinner on the table, but must concurrently keep the kiddies relatively calm. And hum a joyous song while doing it, a la Snow White.
Expect that, especially during cooking-heavy holidays, you will orbit the kitchen much of the day with tiny tots and testy teens trailing close behind.

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PAINT IT (BLACK) FRIDAY W Atlanta – Buckhead Invites Guests to Talk Turkey and Shop Early


 
Located in the heart of Atlanta’s most stylish neighborhood, W Atlanta – Buckhead knows that when it comes to Black Friday there is nothing more important than the three S’s:shopping, sales, selection.  Steps away from the shopping meccas of Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza, W Atlanta – Buckhead’s PAINT IT (BLACK) FRIDAY Package will make any pilgrim feel posh. 
 
The PAINT IT (BLACK) FRIDAY Weekend Package at W Atlanta – Buckhead includes:
 
·       Optional 5AM Black Friday wake-up call.

The St. Regis Atlanta Transforms into Winter Wonderland This Holiday Season with the Astor Holiday Rink Presented by Coca-Cola


Treasured Holiday Traditions Continue at The St. Regis Atlanta with
Georgia’s Only Hotel Ice Skating Rink and Winter Wonderland Experiences for
Couples and Families Including Holiday Teas and a Life-Size Gingerbread House
 
 The St. Regis Atlanta, an unparalleled in-town resort located in the elegant enclave of Buckhead, invites guests and residents to skate into the season with one of the community’s most beloved traditions, the third annual Astor Holiday Rink. To celebrate the season, the hotel will offer premiere holiday experiences including Holiday Tea with Santa, a life-size Gingerbread House, a new Twelve Days of Christmas cocktail menu, a magical Winter Wonderland in-room experience, and romantic Fire & Ice Dinner.

Kidical Mass, a legal, safe and fun bike ride for kids, kids at heart, and their families, comes to Grant Park on Sunday, November 20


 
The 2nd Kidical Mass Atlanta is coming to Grant Park for the last Farmer's Market of the season on Sunday, November 20 at 10 a.m.
 
Kidical Mass is a family-friendly, law-abiding bike ride. The purpose is to teach kids, parents and caregivers safety skills and provide a ride in which to practice them. Organizers from the Sopo Bicycle Co-op and Atlanta Bicycle Coalition hope to build awareness of the growing presence of kids and families on bikes, as well as the need for all road users to respect others.

Black Friday Tea at St. Regis Atlanta

For all those ladies and gents seeking a sophisticated alternative to the busiest shopping day of the year, The St. Regis Atlanta presents Black Friday Tea.  The Black Friday Tea combines shopping and leisure for a day of sparkling wine, fashion styled sweets, and a $50 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card. 
 
Guests are invited to welcome the holiday season in style (by avoiding and/or decompressing after the notoriously crazy day) at The Long Gallery where crackling fireplaces create a cozy festive atmosphere and St.