Rabbit Hill Inn - Spring Break News

Perhaps you never thought you'd see the words "spring break" and Rabbit Hill Inn in the same sentence. Don't fret. It's not what you think. No crazy antics or wet tee shirt contests here. On the other hand, our version of spring break is far from calm and quiet.

As usual, we closed the first three weeks of April. But the inn didn't go to sleep - it was quite the opposite. The music got pumped up. Our fantastic housekeeping staff began their strategic "attack" on every nook and crannie of every room while Donn tackled the windows. He HATES washing windows (we have way too many). And Charlie started work on the gardens.

Several service vans surrounded the inn. For the next few weeks, we hung out with our plumbers, the electrician (nicknamed Sparky), Jay, our paint & paper guy, the chimney sweeps, and the propane guys. Aside from all that, our contractors, Scott and Martin showed up with their crew to begin the "extreme makeover" of the Tavern's Secret. Total demolition (they love swinging those sledgehammers), followed by total renovation. This is spring break - Rabbit Hill style. For those who follow us on Facebook, you have witnessed much of the action, the demolition, and the progress.

As of April 23rd, the pulse of the inn is now back to normal. Guests are back. The inn looks wonderful. And delicious aromas are wafting from the kitchen once again. 25 brand new stave puzzles arrived today. And all of the Northeast Kingdom is blooming with spring scent and color.

To complete our "spring cleaning", even our website is undergoing some "tuning up". And this blog is going on a short break as part of that project. But it will be back soon - better than ever!

Now is the time to join us on FaceBook. Become a fan. Here you will find all the latest news, updates, photos, videos, and special FaceBook Fan offers. We will be there, waiting to hear from you. So please jump in anytime - share your thoughts, questions, opinions, and comments...about anything. Got any great pictures of your last RHI visit? Let's see them.

Speaking of pictures, have you heard about TripWow? You can make really cool "photo videos" in 10 seconds - FOR FREE. We just tried it. Check this out. Go ahead, make your own Rabbit Hill video. It's fast and totally free!

Ok. We're jumping off the blog for a bit. See you on FaceBook! You can Twitter us too. Soon we'll share the big reveal of the NEW Tavern Secret, and fun new stuff on the website. Looking forward to seeing you personally or virtually real soon!

Maple Sugaring - It's going on right now! Don't Miss This!!

As promised, we're announcing that maple sugaring has officially started! Don't blame you for not wanting to miss out. March is all about maple sugaring.

Watch this to see what's going on right now!

You know how you can smell cotton candy being made from afar? Well, the scent of maple is in the air right now. Drive up to any one of the nearby maple farms or sugar shacks and you'll be lured in by this sweet, inviting smell. Their doors are open and you are welcome join in fun.

To make it easy... we are offering you a great MapleSugaring Weekend Package.

Or save 20% on these March mid-week Hot Date Specials.

While you're here, we'll send you to the historic Rocks Estate, the Goodrich Maple Farm, and the Bragg Maple Farm (just to name a few). They all have unique boiling processes. The folks at Braggs boil from 11:00 am into the evening hours. And welcome you anytime!

Taste the sap, syrup, endless maple pruducts (ooooh, maple butter), "sugar on snow", and much more. At the Inn, you can enjoy or more sophisticated maple tastings ~ cocktails made with local Vermont Gold Maple Vodka or Saplings Maple liquour. Maple Martini anyone???

You should also know that March 26-28 is Vermont Maple Open House Weekend . The doors to all the sugarhouses are open to the public!

So grab your March calendar and book your getaway. This is just too darn good to miss!

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Maple Sugaring Weekend Package

March is sugaring season ~ a fun (and oh, so delicious) time visit! Come join us for the ritual that bids goodbye to winter and welcomes spring. At every turn, you'll find taps in the trees and billowing steam coming from the roofs of the sugarhouses. The sweet essence of maple fills the air as the boiling continues, day and night.

This experiential package takes you to the historic 1400 acre Rocks Estate. Visit a sugarbush and a sugarhouse. Learn how to tap and boil. Discover why it takes 40 gallons of sap to render 1 gallon of liquid gold. Taste the traditional flavors of the season - warm maple syrup, homemade donuts, sour pickles, sugar on snow. Enjoy a horse drawn ride through glorious 1400 acre Rocks Estate.

This package is available on March 13 &14, 19,20,21, 26,27,28.

This 2 Night Package Includes

• Two evenings in a romantic guest room (fireplaces,whirlpool tubs available)
  
• Afternoon tea & pastries daily
  
• Intimate dinner for two on one evening
  
• Our signature turndown service nightly
  
• Full candlelit breakfast daily
  
• Two passes to the Rocks Estate Maple Experience
  
• A gift of maple syrup and maple candy
  
• Gratuities for staff (there is no tipping at the inn)

Package Rates per couple per room:

Classic Rooms $ 500.00
Superior Rooms$ 615.00
Luxury Rooms$ 755.00
Jon Cummings Suite $ 800.00

Pub charges and state taxes are additional. This offer may not be combined with other specials or discounts. Be sure to mention "Maple Experience Package " when booking. This Package is available March 13 &14, 19,20,21, 26,27,28.

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www.InnTheKitchen.com features Rabbit Hill Inn Breakfast Recipe

Ready to try something new for breakfast?

Serve our Cheddar Egg Strudel with Spinach Cream dish.

It will be a huge hit at your breakfast table. This great recipe is featured on http://www.innthekitchen.com/. You'll find many great recipes here!

Rachelle tests each recipe, provides step by step photos, and shares her tips to make the recipe sooooo easy to follow.

If you try this Rabbit Hill Inn breakfast recipe, let us know what you think.

Bon Apetite!

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WINTER DOESN'T LAST FOREVER!!

It's February already! So if you're thinking about taking that winter Vermont getaway, now is the time. As you can imagine, winter is outstanding here... full of fun, adventure, and of course, romance. But winter fun doesn't last forever. The magic of the season only will be here for two more months.

What's your pleasure?

• A romantic horse drawn sleigh ride for two (bring your camera)
• Snowmobiling (no experience or special gear required)
• Snowshoeing (use our shoes, or rent near the trail options)
• Cross-country skiing (renting equipment is easy)
• Downhill skiing (try Burke Mountain, Bretton Woods, or Cannon Mountain)
• In-room massage (perfect way to unwind)

We've got all that and SO much more. And we can make it real easy for you. Simply choose from one of the great packages below and leave the rest to us.

• Ski & Stay Package
• Snowmobile Adventure Package
• Winter ZipLine Adventure Package
• Romantic Vermont Getaway Package
• Stress-Be-Gone Relaxation Package

Forgot what winter fun is all about? Watch this

Hey, Steve & Laura...thanks for the great sleigh ride photo ->

Haven't found the perfect Valentine's Day gift yet? Consider a Rabbit Hill Inn gift certificate. A romantic getaway is waaaaay better than flowers. Of course, a little chocolate on the side would be a nice touch!

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The votes are in... Rabbit Hill Inn Makes the "Best Of New England" Winners List!

We just received the great news! Yankee Magazine released their "2010 BEST OF NEW ENGLAND" Readers Choice Awards.

Rabbit Hill Inn has been chosen Most Romantic Place To Stay In New England!

Our heartfest thanks to all the wonderful Yankee Magazine readers. We are honored to be your #1 choice for your romantic place to stay.

In addition, we were thrilled to see so many of our nearby offerings also made the "Best Of New England" List. Check this out...

Best Romantic Getaway - The Northeast Kingdom (that's where we are!)

Best State Park - Franconia Notch State Park (just 20 minutes from RHI)

Best Lake - Lake Willoughby (just 45 minutes away)

Best Ski Resort - Burke Mountain (only 30 minutes away)

Best Historic Museum - Fairbanks Science Museum (10 minutes away)

Best Micro-Brewery - Trout River Brewery (20 minutes away)

Clearly, this is the place to getaway... for so many wonderful reasons!

Just A Little New Year Message...

This was our 16th New Year's Eve celebration at Rabbit Hill Inn. As always, the house was happily full. Many of our guests have been welcoming the New Year at RHI for several years (10 - 20 years for some). Others experienced their first RHI New Year celebration. In a blink of an eye, they were warmly welcomed to joined in the fun. It's often been said, "New Year is a 3-4 day event at Rabbit Hill Inn". It's true. It's more than just champagne and a fun party on the 31st (and it is ALL that!). More so, it's a very special experience, where guests unwind and reflect on the year past, celebrate the incoming New Year in style, and then savor their getaway time with relaxed anticipation of the year ahead.

From morning to night, the common rooms are filled with genuine conversation and laughter. Yet, quiet and relaxed moments magically appear too. Friendships, old and new, are nurtured and enjoyed. It's not intrusive or "too much". It naturally is "just right" for each one's desire. Do I dare say " perfect"?

From our perspective, this warm ambiance is exactly what Rabbit Hill Inn is all about. Here, it doesn't take a holiday to create such a setting. It just happens organically - every day. And for this, we are so very grateful. Thank you for helping us create this chemistry that sets RHI apart from so many others. You help us make this dear home the special place that it truly is.

Our entire Rabbit Hill Inn family wishes you a wonderful 2010, filled with many blessings and answered prayers.