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Jun 14 2011

Celtic Fling & Highland Games at the PA Renaissance Faire!

Category: Uncategorized — Steven @ 11:57 am

The Celtic Fling & Highland Games on the Grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is here! Starting off June 24th beginning at 5pm with a Friday Night Concert.

Friday Night Concert Schedule
5:00PM	Gates Open
5:30PM – 6:30PM	Icewagon Flu
7:00PM – 8:30PM	Scythian
8:30PM – 9:00PM	Intermission
9:00PM – 10:30PM	Enter the Haggis

June 25th-June 26th 11am-10pm celebrate traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage with music, dance, games, arts, crafts and foods at the 12th annual Celtic Fling and Highland Games. Purchase your tickets online for the lowest prices, click here. Just a great place to experience a bit of Scotland and a touch of the Irish, and have fun!

Click the links to see schedules for entertainment, Saturday, June 25th Schedule & Sunday, June 26th Schedule.

The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Manheim is located south of the Mount Hope Estate and PA Renaissance Faire grounds. For hotel accommodations please visit our website or call us toll free at 877-720-1202.

Feb 07 2011

Top 10 Reasons to visit Lancaster County in the Winter

Category: Uncategorized — Steven @ 10:47 am

1.) Lots of Gold Points! During the Country Means Business promotion, stay one night Sunday – Thursday, now through Feb. 17, 2011, and receive 10,000 bonus Gold Points. Enrollment in goldpoints plus is free and easy by visiting www.goldpointsplus.com or asking any front desk associate at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites.

2.) Roots Farmer’s Market. Less than a mile from the Manheim Country Inn & Suites, this farmers market has plenty of indoor market space featuring locally made food and craft items.

3.) Take a tour of the Kreider Dairy Farm from the comfort of your own vehicle, year round, in any weather. Advanced reservations required.

4.) Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Enjoy a full buffet lunch or dinner with carving stations and a wide variety of dessert items. Then tap your toes along with bluegrass gospel favorites in this sequel to the popular show Smoke on the Mountain.

5.) Family fun at the Hands-on House at the Landis Valley Museum. In addition to the regular exhibits which feature hands-on educational fun for kids ages 2-10, there are several special crafts and classes during the winter, including Frosty Friends and Icy Art.

6.) Celebrate Elvis’ birthday on January 22nd, at the American Music Theater with premier Elvis impersonators, Scot Bruce and Mike Albert, who perform as young and old Elvis, respectively. On January 23rd, come back for the Elvis Gospel Show, featuring Mike Albert.

7.) American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Shop for quilts, quilting supplies, and gifts at the huge Merchant Mall, take classes on beginning through advanced quilting techniques, and view over 300 quilts on exhibit. March 16-19

8.) Wilbur Chocolate Museum and Factory Store in Lititz, PA. Watch live candy making and take a stroll down chocolate memory lane in the Wilbur museum.

9.) Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Station. Kids of all ages can enjoy ice skating and sliding in the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers.

10.) Cuddle up with a loved one in a Jacuzzi suite at the scenic and cozy Manheim Country Inn & Suites. These spacious two room suites have a king bed and two-person Jacuzzi in the bedroom, and a separate room with second TV and microwave and fridge. Plus, you’ll be close to all the above attractions. Call 717-665-5440 for reservations or book online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa

Jan 07 2011

Positive Changes at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites

Category: Uncategorized — Steven @ 1:53 pm

The Manheim Country Inn & Suites had an exciting 2010 full of positive changes, and looks forward to more for 2011.

We have welcomed several new staff members, as well as promoted current staff members to new positions. Experienced Maintenance Manager, Milt Heilman, recently joined the Country Inn & Suites team, and has been completing deferred maintenance and implementing a preventative maintenance program. Former Front Office Manager, Melodie Smith, was promoted to Assistant General Manager, and veteran housekeeper, Pat Fymyer, was promoted to the position of Room Inspector. Our newly hired Director of Sales, Tonya Martin, has been creating and continuing relationships with corporate accounts, tour operators, and other groups.

We are also excited about several changes to our facility. We recently put new Serta mattresses in all guest rooms. Our fitness center has been renovated and now features brand new equipment, including a treadmill, an elliptical, and a stationary bike. In December, we added a business center in our lobby with a computer and printer for our guests’ use, and our wireless internet access points have been replaced and upgraded to ensure a better wireless signal strength throughout the entire hotel. The Manheim Grill & Restaurant opened next to the hotel, providing guests with convenient access to a hearty meal. Looking towards the future, 2011 will bring our transition to an entirely non-smoking hotel, and some changes and improvements to our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.

Sep 27 2010

Are you ready for some Football!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 2:29 pm

With summer coming to a close we can once again smell the smokey mesquite from the tail gating grills, and hear the crowds roaring as their teams take the field. That’s right, it’s football season!

At the Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster we know how important those Monday Night Football games can be to our football fans. In fact we are now keeping our bar and Clyde’s Cafe open with later hours during the Monday Night Football games. Stop down at the Garden Bar and relax with a few friends or meet some new ones, watch the game and have a great night. We want you to feel like you are right at home so feel free to find a seat in our restaurant now open late with a special NFL Monday Night Menu available after 9:00 pm.

After you are all done eating and the game is finished don’t forget to stop down at the desk to pick the two teams you think will be in the Superbowl for a chance to will 5,000 Hilton Honors points. Just drop your business card with the two teams you think are going to the Superbowl written on the back into container.

Below is a list of the Monday Night Football Games for the 2010 season. All Games start at 8:30 pm Eastern Time.

Week 3 -Sep. 27th

Green Bay at Chicago

Week 4 – Oct. 4th

New England at Miami

Week 5 – Oct. 11th

Minnesota at NY Jets

Week 6 – Oct. 18th

Tennessee at Jacksonville

Week 7 – Oct. 25th

NY Giants at Dallas

Week 8 – Nov. 1st

Houston at Indianapolis

Week 9 – Nov. 8th

Pittsburg at Cincinnati

Week 10 – Nov. 15th

Philadelphia at Washington

Week 11 – Nov. 22nd

Denver at San Diego

Week 12 – Nov. 29th

San Francisco at Arizona

Week 13 – Dec. 6th

NY Jets at New England

Week 14 – Dec. 13th

Baltimore at Houston

Week 15 – Dec. 20th

Chicago at Minnesota

Week 16 -Dec. 27th

New Orleans at Atlanta

Jun 28 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #9 “Hot Weather Travel”

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 7:57 am

Hot Weather Travel

Summer is here the sun is out and the temperatures are rising. With the warmer weather there are several things you can do to make traveling easier and less stressful for you and your family.

If you are traveling by car this summer get your car checked out. A quick check of your cars coolant, hoses, belts tires, oil, battery air and fuel filters can help avoid breakdowns sitting in the hot summer sun waiting for AAA to come fix your car. Carry liquids in your car with you and encourage people to drink more often then thirst requires, children dehydrate at a much faster rate then adults.

If you are traveling by rail this summer there are a few things to keep in mind. Each rail car has it’s own AC unit so if the car you are in is becoming to hot, don’t be afraid to move around.

Many of you will be traveling by air, while the FAA has changed some of the regulations so that we can not be forced to sit on the tarmac more then three hours, any delay on a plane can seem like a life time in the stuffy air. One of the keys to staying cool is to stay calm. The less energy you exert the cooler you’ll stay. Do what you can to distract your mind from any delays, read a book, listen to music, or watch that latest episode of “Lost” you downloaded to your computer.

Till next Tuesday, travel safe.

Jason W. Deeds

Jun 10 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #7 Social Media.

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 2:22 pm

Social Media

Yes we are aware that this weeks Travel Tip Tuesday is being released on a Thursday. We have a good reason.

For several months I have been talking to many people at the work place about social media and engaging the audience and getting involved in the conversations that are already out there in the travel industry. Today we are taking the next step. With so much of the travel industry jumping on board with Social Media there are many great deals out there if we just open our eyes. Included in that now is Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster! We are now offering a special rate bookable directly through the hotel front desk reservations. We will be adding the rate information to our Facebook account, twitter account, foursquare and now on the Google coupons! Many other hotels and travel industry groups are doing the same. What specials have you been able to take advantage through social media?

The discount rate is based on availability and can not be combined with any other offers.

May 28 2010

Attention Foodies!

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster — Steven @ 12:43 pm

I love this time of year. It’s not just the beautiful weather, I love the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available everywhere. The Great Pennsylvania Flavor Fest is this weekend at the PA Renaissance Faire. Cooking demos, wine tasting and live music are featured at Flavor Fest. Foodies will also enjoy the many farmers markets in Lancaster County. Central Market is in downtown Lancaster and the Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is located on Route 340 in the heart of Amish country. Another farmer’s market on Water Street in Lititz will be open on May 29,2010 from 8am- 12pm. The Lititz farmer’s market has music and fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods. For those foodies not afraid to go off the beaten path, try one of the local farm stands. You will not be disappointed with the home grown fruits and vegetables here in Lancaster County.

May 28 2010

Keys for the City!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 12:32 pm

What a great exhibit for Lancaster city. Get out and explore the city and make some noise!

Keys for the city is a project of twenty custom designed pianos set throughout the city as in interactive art exhibit. This is another great example of Lancaster’s exploding art scene. Created by Music for Everyone, a non-profit based in Lancaster PA.

“The pianos are intended to engage the public by inspiring people to stop and strike a few keys or play an entire piece,” said John Gerdy, president of Music For Everyone. “This project is a literal expression of what this organization is about – Music For Everyone.”

You might even catch me sipping on a square one coffee and pounding on the keys!

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May 13 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #4

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 8:25 am

Beware the lower rates, there can sometimes be strings attached.

Many hotel chains, including our own, are offering on-line “Advance Purchase” room rates. This program rewards people who book in advance extending reduced room rates of varying amounts based on how much in advance the purchase is made. The advance purchase is a purchase and requires payment at the time of confirming a reservation. The payment is nonrefundable and the reservation is unchangeable.

While these rates are great bargains for many travelers, they can sometimes become a bit of a headache when a traveler’s plans make a sudden change. Many people have called and asked if they can change the dates of their reservation and pay a higher rate, and are more than a little frustrated to find out that we are unable to accommodate the requested changes.

When booking your next hotel stay online, if this rate is available to you, take a quick moment and remember these rates are a great deal, but if you are not 100% sure of your travel plans it could cost you more in the long run.

May 10 2010

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes courtesy of Mount Hope Estate & Winery

Category: Uncategorized — Steven @ 10:54 am

Mount Hope Strawberry Wine Punch
1 Bottle Mt. Hope Strawberry Wine
2 10 oz. Packages Frozen Sliced Strawberries
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 6 oz. Can Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
1 Cup Chilled Pineapple Juice
1 20 oz. Bottle Chilled Club Soda or Lemon/Lime Soda

In punch bowl combine berries, sugar and wine. Let stand for 30 minutes. To serve, add lemonade concentrate and pineapple juice and soda. Serve over ice. Enjoy!

Pink Lemonade
4 oz. Mount Hope Pink Catawba
2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Simple Syrup
Lemon Slice
Cherry

Serve over ice in goblet. Garnish with lemon slice and cherry. Enjoy!

Mount Hope Sangria Wine Punch
1 Bottle Mount Hope Sangria
1 Quart grape juice
1 Quart pineapple juice
1 Quart cranberry juice
1 Can Lemon/Lime Soda
Splash Vanilla Extract
Orange, lemon and lime wedges

Combine all ingredients. Serve over ice. Garnish with fruit. Enjoy!

Sample some great wine and experience the PA Renaissance Faire when you book the PA Ren Faire package at the Country Inn & Suites Manheim. Package includes hotel accommodations, deluxe continental breakfast, 2 adult tickets to the Faire, $10 gift card for the Mount Hope Wine & Gift Shop, and $20 in Coins of the Realm to be redeemed on the faire grounds. Contact us at 717-665-5440, toll free at 1-877-720-1202, or online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa. Long live the Queen!

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