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Happy National Pumpkin Day! In honor of this day infused with pumpkin spice, jack-o-lanterns, and a celebration of this favorite gourd, we've pulled together three luxury hotels offering special seasonal pumpkin-infused amenities.
This oceanfront luxury resort is situated in the World Pumpkin Capital. For a limited time, the property is offering the signature One Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Facial, featuring a 100% natural plant-based pumpkin enzyme masque, high in beta carotene and Vitamins A and C. In addition to the special spa offering, the Santa Cruz Coffee Company will be serving the Ultimate Pumpin Spice Latte at the resort through Halloween. Want to experience it all? The resort is offering a Pumpkin Experience package that includes the facial, pumpkin pastry, and a one night stay.
The Asheville resort is celebrating Halloween October 27-29, 2017 with pumpkin carving contests where guests can view the entries and vote on their favorites, plus Halloween crafts, children's activities, scavenger hunts, guided history tours, a hot cider station on the front porch, and the Autumn Abundance Champagne Brunch on Sunday, October 29.
The Spa at Keswick is offering the Pumpkin Perfect Fall Special, which includes a 30-minute massage enhanced with autumn scents, and a 30-minute warm foot massage. For children, there's also a Kids' Costume Bash on Friday, October 27.
Overlooking the golf course, the Master Suite at Keswick Hall at Monticello is the resort's largest suite and offers a living room ideal for entertaining, spacious bathroom with a separate soaking tub and shower, plus a large terrace. Within the suite's master bedroom, there is a luxurious handmande king bed by Hypnos with premium bedding and Frette linens. In the master bathroom, there's an oversized soaking tub, heated towel racks, luxe bathrobes, and Molton Brown bath amenities. Continue reading below the photo of the bedroom in the Master Suite.
The spacious living room has a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, as well as a flat-screen TV with a DVD/CD player (movies available at the reception desk). There's also a dining table with seating, desk, minibar with locally-sourced snacks and beverages, Nespresso machine, and a laptop-size safe. Read more about the property below the photo of the living room in the Master Suite.
Framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Keswick Hall at Monticello is minutes from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia. The historic 48-room property is nestled amongst 600 acres with a variety of outdoor recreation options such as archery with three on-site regulation targets, three outdoor pools, including one infinity pool with a waterfall feature, croquet, badminton, bocce, hot air balloon rides, and garden tours. There's also the Keswick Hunt Club and Kenswick's Tennis and Aquatic Center, which was ranked as the #5 Mid-Atlantic Resort by Tennis Magazine. Plus, the Keswick Golf Club with Pete Dye's award-winning Full Cry Golf Course. Nearby the property, there are more than 25 wineries, breweries, and cideries nearby.
One of the best ways to see Central Virginia's glorious countryside is from a hot air balloon. Keswick Hall'sexclusive partner, Bonaire Charters, lifts our guests to a spectacular experience
over the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling landscapes beyond. You will launch
from the estate and float over the area's magnificent scenery for 1 ½ hours taking in some of
Virginia's most breathtaking natural sites and historical landmarks.
Certain hotels have a story behind them, a culture that seeps through the walls and a personality that emanates from every room. Every city has an appreciated and valued history worth exploring, and certain hotels have become a part of that rich and interesting past. For this reason, we’d like to introduce you to our blog series, Hotels with a History where we’ll be featuring unique hotels that have a little more to them than a comfortable bed and superb amenities.
This landmark estate is framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers 600 acres in the heart of Keswick, Virginia. No other place combines the equestrian lifestyle, wine making, and American history together quite like this luxury hotel. Keswick Hall is a beautiful mansion surrounded by the most beautiful scenery and home to horse races, hunts, and vineyards. It has its very own Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole golf course and a lavish spa. Enjoy the plethora of activities available on site or nearby including swimming, fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, winery tours, with the list going on and on! Located a short drive from Washington DC, make your reservations for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle and learn the true meaning of rest and relaxation at the Keswick Hall at Monticello!
We’re proud to announce that the Keswick Hall at Monticello is now offering specially exclusive Five Star Alliance rates, and I, for one, am tickled pink at the thought of heading down there. Located in Monticello, Keswick makes its home in a region fit to hold the house of many a founding father in its rolling landscape. The father found the most around Keswick is Thomas Jefferson himself, the author of the Declaration of Independence and famous as a collector of books. Keswick reinvigorates the 18th century equestrian lifestyle with modern amenities, supplementing hiking, biking, and fly fishing with its very own 18-hole golf course and luxurious spa. Framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll never feel more at home at a traditionally American hotel.
And these special rates just sweeten the deal. We know you love free things, so good through 2012, Five Star Alliance guests who book our rate get a free room upgrade on arrival and a wine tasting for two. The room upgrade is subject to availability, of course, and the wine tasting is subject to your desire to enjoy some seriously fine American wines in the Virginia tradition. So if your idea of a vacation is getting away with that special someone and enjoying a glass of fermented grape, look no further than the Keswick Hall at Monticello.
No other place melds the equestrian lifestyle, winemaking and American history together quite like Keswick Hall. This 48-guest room estate offers 600 acres in the very heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Named #1 Small Resort in the US by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Keswick Hall offers several award-winning dining options—Fossett’s Restaurant, Fossett’s Bar, Palmer Room Restaurant and Villa Crawford. Resort activities include: Arnold Palmer-design golf course, three pools, seven tennis courts, spa and fitness center. What’s more, the estate is close to activities in and around Charlottesville. Offering guests the world-class luxury they deserve coupled with the history, sporting activities, exceptional fare and wines they enjoy.
Escape to Keswick Hall with the Autumn Gourmet Package and let Executive Chef Dean Maupin treat you to a culinary journey. Enjoy breakfast for two at Fossett’s daily, one wine tasting for two with Sommelier Richard Hewitt and dinner for two at Fossett’s. Limited time offer valid through November 30, 2011. Rates from $380 per night. Subject to availability.
One of the best places for autumn leaf-peeping in the U.S. is-- without a doubt-- Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Just minutes from Thomas Jefferson's historic Monticello estate near Charlottesville, Keswick Hall overlooks some of the prettiest scenery on the East Coast. Come fall, the mountains are painted in firey reds and ochre yellows, and the hotel's 600-acre estate bursts into color. There are recreational activities galore-- from horseback riding to jogging the nature trails. And fall also means grape stomping in the vineyards! The resort invites guests to crush local grapes to make the hotel's Chardonnay and Petit Verdot wines. Enjoy farm-fresh meals and local wine tastings while soaking up the autumn splendor at Keswick Hall.