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Thurs. Night FREE when Booking Holiday Italian Cooking School Weekend!

innkeeper — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:31:36 +0000

Are your holiday cookie swaps filled with just the same old snickerdoodles and rum balls? Are you looking for some new recipes to add to your holiday dessert menu? Or maybe you need a little jump start to get you in the holiday spirit this year?

NEVER FEAR – Saratoga Arms has a fabulous Italian Desserts Cooking School weekend designed especially for you. (And we have something extra special at the end of this post!)

Here is what is in store when you decide to travel to our Saratoga Springs Hotel on November 30th, 2012:

Start your trip out right… A FRIDAY EVENING ITALIAN WINE AND DESSERTS extravaganza. After a long drive, who doesn’t need a nice glass or two, (or three) of wine.

Wake up on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, NY and come down to our dining room for a leisurely breakfast.

Attend a 1/2 day cooking school with Mamma Theresa from Forno Bistro. She has helped hundreds of budding Italian cooks arm themselves with the tools and expertise needed to put out authentic italian cooking. Learn how to make Italian cookies and desserts that you have only seen from the likes of Mario Batali. Mamma lets you get your hands dirty and leave with a booklet filled with desserts, cookies and espresso and cappuccino RECIPES.

End your Saturday with a DINING CERTIFICATE to either Forno Bistro or Chianti Il Ristorante and let the true Italian chefs cook YOU an authentic Italian meal.

And when you return to your room, Mamma Theresa will have wonderful goodies waiting for you. Each are handmade by her. Trust us, they are delicious.

And here is the extra special part…If you decide to arrive on Thursday rather than Friday, we will give you THURSDAY NIGHT FREE. Why would we do that you might ask? Well, it is Saratoga Springs’ Victorian Streetwalk; An evening of music, choirs, and holiday cheer. The main street of Broadway (where Saratoga Arms is located) is actually closed to automobile traffic. It is our town’s way to kick off the Holiday Season. Make sure to use the “Thursday” promo code when calling or booking online for your italian cooking school extravaganza!

This dessert cooking school weekend is available for ONE WEEKEND ONLY, November 30th – December 2nd, 2012 (or November 29th if you take advantage of the Thursday night free offer). Pricing for the entire weekend begins at $569 per couple. Call us at 518-584-1775 or you may book directly online.

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Saratoga Arms is an award winning historic 1870 Downtown Saratoga Springs Luxury Hotel, offering intimate charm that no large Saratoga Springs hotel can match. You can read the original blog post here Thurs. Night FREE when Booking Holiday Italian Cooking School Weekend!.

A Special Valentine’s Day Package at our Saratoga Springs Hotel

innkeeper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:48:23 +0000

The origins of Valentine’s Day, named for early Christian martyr St. Valentine, are somewhat sketchy. The real story may date back as far as 270 AD with early pagan festivals. How it evolved to represent love and romance is hard to figure. In the Middle Ages Valentine greetings were exchanged but actual written cards did not appear until the early 1400’s. Today greeting cards, childish cut out hearts with glued on lace, e-cards and billboards are all ways to say I love you on Valentine’s Day.

We have a better way…

Show your special Valentine just how much you care. Book your room now at our Saratoga Springs bed and breakfast. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the very best way at Saratoga Arms, Saratoga’s only luxury hotel. It is the ideal place for a quick romantic getaway.

Saratoga Arms Special Valentine’s Day Package

Valid only 02/14/2012

Valentine’s night in a room with a queen bed, a single rose in a vase and a giant Hershey kiss, breakfast for two in the morning* $169.00

Valentine’s night in a room with a king bed, a single rose in a vase and a giant Hershey kiss, breakfast for two in the morning * $189.00

Valentine’s night in a room with a king bed and fireplace or double whirlpool a single rose in a vase and a giant Hershey kiss, breakfast for two in the morning* $219.00

*Please let us know if you need an early breakfast so you can still make it to work on the 15^th.

You may call us at 518-584-1775 or book directly online. Please mention that you are interested in the Valentine’s package.

Saratoga Arms is an award winning historic 1870 Downtown Saratoga Springs Luxury Hotel, offering intimate charm that no large Saratoga Springs hotel can match. You can read the original blog post here A Special Valentine’s Day Package at our Saratoga Springs Hotel.

Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk Turns 25

innkeeper — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:44:44 +0000

It’s the silver anniversary of Saratoga Springs’ holiday kick off extravaganza near Saratoga Arms. This Upstate New York city is transformed into a Victorian Winter Wonderland on December 1, 2011 from 6-10pm. The main street of Broadway is closed to vehicle traffic as thousands of people take to the streets.

There are over 50 venues of entertainment, from musicians and singers to magicians and Santa himself, there to delight old and young. Our Saratoga Springs Hotel always has a caroling group on the front steps. And many dress in traditional Victorian outfits for the evening.

The shops stay open and many locations serve free hot beverages and treats. It is a wonderful way to start your holiday season.

Amy and Sheila, the Smith sisters from our Saratoga Springs Bed and Breakfast, dressed as Victorian ladies during last year’s streetwalk. Take a peak at their experience.