KEEPSAKE CANDLE WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 21, 2009 Two Classes: 11:00am and 1:00pm
Create your very own keepsake candle! Bring your own special collectibles

(buttons, beads, baubles, beach
glass…)
or choose from a variety of themed buttons, trinkets & treasures (birthday, wedding, baby, sports, professional, holiday…)




Commemorate any special occasion with a one-of-a-kind gift! Cost:
$25.00 per person - includes memory candle supplies - lunch at the Blue Heron Inn - shopping discounts at Beth’s Candle Cottage and Nostalgia @ Blue Heron Inn
Reservations & advanced payment required by Feb 14, 2009

Attendance is limited •
Call:
716.679.7874


Sponsored by Beth’s Candle Cottage & Blue Heron Inn
Main Street
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Findley Lake, NY 14736
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P:
716.679.7874

WINTER 2009 - CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY-STYLE

Don't hibernate because it's winter - plan a Chautauqua County, NY Get Away! Treat your Sweetheart to a special winter package in the middle of snow country. Shop for Valentine gifts along the Chautauqua Wine Trail, ride a sleigh through the historic grounds of Chautauqua Institution, or play in the snow at ski centers and festivals. For more information about winter in Chautauqua County and a comprehensive calendar of events, visit Getaway New York for specials and winter retreat packages. Fri & Sat, Feb 6th & 7th - Wine & Chocolate Weekend $530.00 - 550.00 per couple (includes taxes & gratuity) Celebrate Valentine's Day early as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail presents its annual "Wine and Chocolate Lovers" 2-day wine event. The package includes 2 night's stay, breakfast each morning, limousine to the Wine Trail Event & event tickets and dinner for two on your Saturday evening return to the Inn. Each winery will pair a unique chocolate creation with a special wine and courtesy of the event guests will receive a souvenir wine glass, recipes & a special gift. Create your own itinnerary and visit only the wineries of your choosing. Why not show that special someone how much they mean to you by melting their heart on a crisp winter’s day with fine wine and chocolate? Now that’s a perfect pairing! (limo ride depends on full occupancy; wine trail tickets good for sat & sun, feb 7 & 8, 2008). Ready - Set - Ski! Tube! Snowboard! The snow keeps falling in Chautauqua's Winter Paradise and the ski centers in the Chautauqua Region are rolling out the white carpet! Peek'n Peak Resort & Spa in Findley Lake has recorded 220" of natural snowfall since November and the resort boasts a 24" to 50" base with 27 slopes and 5 lifts open until 10 p.m. Snowmobile! With 600 miles of groomed trails and several feet of lake effect snow, Chautauqua County is a snowmobiling paradise. To ride the trails, snowmobiles must be registered in New York State. Registration forms can be obtained through an official DMV office. Take advantage of Special Snowmobile Packages at the Blue Heron Inn in Findley Lake. Stay & Ride Friday, Saturday or Sunday and get a 2nd night at half price. Or, stay 2 mid-week nights and get a 3rd night free. Present your Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club card & receive a 10% discount on all food purchases (alcoholic beverages not included)

Sleighride!

Sleigh Rides are held every Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution until February 22nd, from 1-3 pm. (Adults $3, children $2) Tickets must be purchase at the Chautauqua Book Store on Bestor Plaza. Come out and enjoy the snow!

FESTIVAL Spend Valentine's weekend with the Family at the 2009 Mayville I.C.E. Festival on Chautauqua Lake. Organizers for the annual event scheduled for February 13-15, 2009 anticipate a true winter wonderland surrounded by snow! Daily events kickoff at 11 a.m. Saturday and last until after the fireworks at 8 p.m. Schedule activities include snowmobile, carriage and pony rides, Kids Corner, balloon sculptures and face painting, a snowball "softball" tournament, tethered hot air balloon rides - weather permitting, chili cook-off, snowshoe and ice fishing demos, and boat displays. Look for art exhibits, special sales, and wine tasting at businesses around the village. More Upcoming Events:

Snowflake Festival, Jamestown Audubon Center, February 1, 2009

Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail, February 7-8, 2009

Maple Weekend, NYS Maple Producers, March 21-22 and 28-29, 2009

Snowmobilers, Irish Players & Sweet Get-aways

We were disappointed when the snow all but disappeared a few weeks back, after all it is winter in Chautauqua County, NY. Our fear was short-lived -- the snow is back with a vengeance! It started snowing about a week ago & has continued to snow everyday since. There were occasional bursts of sunshine during the last 6 days but they were brief & quickly replaced with voracious bouts of - what else? - more snow! The sun came out yesterday and this is what it looked like when the strong winds died down. Of course the snow picked up right where it left off & we're looking at 3 feet of snow - possibly close to 4 feet by the end of this weekend! The roads are clear, the snow is abundant & it's going to be a GREAT weekend for snowmobilers! Take advantage of our Snowmobile Special Packages: 1. Stay & Ride - Weekend Stay Friday, Saturday or Sunday & get the 2nd night at half price! 2. Stay & Ride - Weekday Stay 2 mid-week nights & the 3rd night's on us. Can't stay 3 nights? Stay 2 nights & get the 2nd night at half price! *** Present your Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club card & receive a 10% discount on all food purchases (alcoholic beverages not included) *** Sun, Feb 1st - The Irish are Coming! Beginning Feb 1st, and the 1st Sunday of every month thereafter, a group Irish players will sit in for a live jam session at the Blue Heron Inn. The group (with members from all corners of the region) will play from 1:00 – 3:00 pm so - plan to join us for some toe-tapping fun!

Fri & Sat, Feb 6th & 7th - Wine & Chocolate Weekend

$530.00 - 550.00 per couple (includes taxes & gratuity)

Celebrate Valentine's Day early as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail presents its annual "Wine and Chocolate Lovers" 2-day wine event.

The package includes 2 night's stay, breakfast each morning, limousine to the Wine Trail Event & event tickets and dinner for two on your Saturday evening return to the Inn. Each winery will pair a unique chocolate creation with a special wine and courtesy of the event guests will receive a souvenir wine glass, recipes & a special gift. Create your own itinnerary and you can visit the wineries of your choosing. Why not show that special someone how much they mean to you by melting their heart on a crisp winter’s day with fine wine and chocolate? Now that’s a perfect pairing! (limo ride will be offered if the package receives 8 participants; wine trail tickets good for sat & sun, feb 7 & 8, 2008).

Fri & Sat, Feb 14 & 15 - Valentine's Weekend Get-away

$480.00 - 500.00 per couple (includes taxes & gratuity)

This package features includes 2 night's accommodations, breakfast each morning, horse-drawn carriage ride around Findley Lake followed by a special "Sweetheart" dinner on Saturday evening. (carriage ride will be offerred if the package receives 8 participants

Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction" Angtoine de Saint-Exupery

Cheers to a Valentine's Day filled with sweet love!

There's plenty of snow in Findley Lake, NY!

It's going to be a great weekend on the slopes. A foot of new snow on Thursday, another foot is expected on Friday and the weekend forecast calls for snow each day. The conditions are perfect for winter fun at Peek 'n Peak and Findley Lake's shops, restaurants & Inns are open & waiting for you. Drop by the Blue Heron Inn for Friday afternoon "happy hour", 5:00 - 7:00 pm - stay warm inside with complimentary popcorn & discounted drink specials! The 360 Terrain Park is open and a real school bus was installed last weekend; without a doubt it's the most unique terrain park feature in the region! Attention all snowmobilers -- the conditions will be perfect for you this weekend too! The Blue Heron Inn is located on the snowmobile trail & we have ample parking for snowmobile trucks & trailers. Call us for overnight accommodations: 716.679.7852 or e-mail: stay@theblueheroninn.com Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!