Upon check-in, we found some treats in our room:
We didn't have much planned for the weekend (except relaxation) but we ended up having a great time! We enjoyed a gourmet homemade breakfast each morning we were there. From the whole wheat lemon poppy pancakes to the egg white omelettes -- everything was delicious! There was hot chocolate, tea and coffee aplenty, plus a small fruit salad and biscuits served with homemade jams! Delish!
On Saturday afternoon, we took a horse drawn carriage ride through the snow:
Check out this scenery!
The grounds were as blissfully quiet as they were beautiful. After our sleigh ride, we decided to get energetic and go snow shoeing! It was my first time, and it was not as hard as I expected it to be. Though my left shoe did fall off twice in one hour and I did temporarily lose my hat in the snow...
We warmed up by one of the fireplaces in the mansion before heading back outdoors to take a few spins on the
And because no ice skating experience is complete without delicious hot chocolate and HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS (!!!!!, with banana bread!!!!!) we indulged...
The Blantyre offered a complimentary wine tasting to guests on Saturday evening, after which we received a tour of their wine cellar. Wooo weee!!! What a collection. Their collection makes ours look like a few bottles in a cabinet. Oh, wait... ;) After the tour, we listened to some piano music in the Music Room Lounge and then enjoyed a fantastic Chateaubriand dinner pour deux in the formal dining room.
On Sunday, we spent some time at the spa, which was very cozy and relaxing. After getting our massage on, we headed out to visit The Normal Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge.
And to cap the day off right, since it was past lunch time and getting verrrrry cooooooold, I had to enjoy one of these from a local bakery shop:
All in all, it was a great weekend and the perfect mix of fun and relaxation. If you ever get the chance, I'd highly recommend spending some time at The Blantyre!
Alas, Monday eventually came and it was back to reality. But our mini escape definitely made heading back to the office easier. :)
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