Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls Unveils 2011 Calendar of Events

    LOGAN, OH, January 05, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls announced today its yearlong calendar of unforgettable special events, including interactive cooking and wellbeing classes and workshops, fabulous dinners, wine and beer tastings and more. Located in southeast Ohio's dazzling Hocking Hills region, many of the 2011 events will take place in The Gathering Place at the Inn, a one-of-a-kind events facility with state-of-the-art green features. The 5,000-square-foot, fully handicapped accessible space accommodates up to 50 people. Reservations and additional information are available online at www.innatcedarfalls.com or (800) 653-2557 (1-800-65-FALLS).

Valentine's Day Dinner, Feb. 12 and 14: Always a sell-out, couples enjoy a legendary romantic getaway at the Inn, including an elegant dinner. Couples will receive 25% off lodging on Feb. 14. Cost is $49/person for dinner.

Friday Night at the Movies, Jan. 7; Feb. 4; March 4: Come in your "PJs" for a movie in The Gathering Place. Bring a bunch of girlfriends, or come as a couple to sing along, dance, make chocolate s'mores and pig out on popcorn and candy. Movie starts are 8 p.m. January's movie is "Sound of Music," February is "Grease" and the March flick pick is "Dirty Dancing." Prices run from $218 for two people, based on double occupancy or $184 for a single.

Mind, Body and Spirit Renewal, Feb. 27-28 and May 15-16: Take a little "me time" with this relaxing, rejuvenating workshop experience. Come away with uplifting tools. Spa Director, Randall Wellman and therapists Nicole McCabe and Eloise DelMatto guide guests through a day-and-a-half of learning and exercise, featuring hands-on workshops, nature hikes, yoga, lectures and award-winning cuisine at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Package includes lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner and instruction for $280/person with shared room or $329/single room. Additional massage/spa treatments available.

Easter and Mother's Day Brunches, April 24 and May 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Celebrate these special holidays with friends, family -- and mom, of course -- at the Inn. Brunch is $21/adults, $12/children.

Seasonal Wine TasteInns, Feb. 25; April 8; Aug. 26: Friends and guests will party the night away with Inn owner Terry Lingo, Chef Anthony Schulz and a selected wine/beer expert. Each TasteInn features a different beverage style: French wines in February; wines from Via Vecchia Winery in Powell, OH, in April; and Spanish wines in August. Guests are encouraged to bring their questions and a hearty appetite. TasteInns begin at 6 p.m. with appetizers and your first pour. Cost is $75/person.

Weekend CookInn Classes, Jan. 21-22; March 18-19; Sept. 16-17: Overnight guests will join Chef Anthony Schulz for dessert and wine on Friday night. On Saturday, guests will prepare that night's dinner. This hands-on experience ranges from $485-$649/person depending on single or shared room and includes an Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls apron and Saturday night dinner. Each class is limited to eight people and an overnight stay is required.

Stepping Up & Out Woodland Awakening, April 28-May 1: Woodland Awakening offers personal growth via stepping outside the daily responsibilities to simplify life for a few days. This mind/body/spirit adventure is $725/person and includes: lodging for 3 nights, Thursday evening welcome with complimentary desserts and coffee; hiking part of the Grandma Gatewood/Buckeye Trail; guided kayaking on Lake Hope; hiking and backpack lunch at Rose Lake; yoga; meditation and stress reduction technique workshop; heart healthy cuisine breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additional spa services available.

Summer Entertaining Foods CookInn Class, June 29: Chef Anthony Schulz teaches guests to make quick and easy foods perfect for get-togethers with friends or family. This mid-week class is only $55/person and includes lunch and recipes.

Wine & Beer Fest, July 23; Oct. 1: Join Matthew Barbee from Rockmill Brewery and wine expert Steve Gifford at The Gathering Place from 2-5 p.m. to test any of five varieties of beers and wines and enjoy light appetizers. Cost is $20/Person. Retail shopping will be available.

Summer Desserts CookInn Class, Aug. 2: Chef Anthony Schulz chef will teach guests how to make desserts from scratch. Easy and delicious, this class includes instruction, recipes and lunch for only $55/person.

The Nature of Life-Inner Voice-Inner Light: Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Come join Stephen and Shawna R. Emerick during a two-day retreat to discover a new approach to daily living. The retreat is based around the serene combination of poetry and yoga to maintain a deeper self-discovery. Cost ranges from $339-$425/person, depending on shared/single room and includes overnight accommodations, dinner, lunch, breakfast and a poetry book. Registration is required.

Wine & Dine with Chef Anthony and his wife, Becky, Nov. 18: Guests will get to learn more about the life of a chef and all the excitement of the Inn's restaurant during this unique Wine & Dine with Chef Anthony and his wife. Anthony will weave tales of becoming a chef, while Becky humorously shares what it's really like being married to the gifted chef at a small inn. This event is $195/couple for dinner, wine, tax and gratuity. Seating is limited to four guests and a two-night stay is required.

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Inn, Nov. 24: Friends and family will give thanks and eat a bountiful meal at the Inn this Thanksgiving. With all of the traditional fixings, reserve early because this dinner is always sold out. Cost is $42/Adults and $21/Children 10 & Under.

Holiday Wreath Making, Dec. 8: Join Kellie Hutchison, Inn gardener and nature enthusiast, to create a natural 20-24-inch wreath of fresh cut evergreens and dried botanicals. Guests may bring along a special accent to personalize their wreath. Cost is $55 and includes lunch and all supplies.

Cookie Baking, Dec. 4 and 9: Join cookie queen and breakfast cook, Joan Heitman, for the Inn's most popular and longest-running cooking class. This hands-on class is always a sellout and has guests baking five different recipes carefully selected by Joan and Innkeeper Ellen Grinsfelder. This year we added a Sunday class (Dec. 4) so children can attend without missing school. Lunch is provided and guests will receive a box of cookies to take home, along with the fabulous recipes. Cost is $55.

New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner, Dec. 31: Let the Inn cook a feast for you and your guests while ringing in the New Year. Dinner is $49/person.

A Hocking Hills Tourism Association Certified Green destination, The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls is located half a mile above Hocking Hills' scenic Cedar Falls. The region offers a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, bird watching, canoeing and fishing, as well as exquisite photo opportunities. The Inn's pampering spa offers a full compliment of spa services, including couples massage, girlfriend getaways, bridal parties and group events. Fine American cuisine is the specialty at the Inn's dining room and meals are prepared with the finest organic herbs, produce and ingredients. The Gathering Place at The Inn at Cedar Falls caters to weddings, family reunions, business retreats and organizational brainstorming sessions of up to 50 guests. Reservations and complete information on the Inn, Spa and Gathering Place are available at www.innatcedarfalls.com or 1-800-653-2557 (1-800-65-FALLS).

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