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MAPLE INN GAZETTE |
| THE RED MAPLE INN partners with SALEM CROSS INN |
HISTORIC DROVER'S ROAST
A GREAT IDEA FOR FATHER'S DAY !, JUNE 21
A delicious 1700's-style American trailside feast recalling the days of John Pynchon, the colonies' first cattle drover. Hand-rubbed prime ribs of beef slow roasted for hours over a huge fireplace pit. Watch them make fritters and chowder of the sea in cast iron cauldrons over open fires. Includes seasonal entrées and a large variety of hot and cold vegetable dishes, plus an assortment of delightful baked goods and fresh home baked cobblers and pies topped with real whipped cream. Enjoy hayrides, live entertainment, demonstrations by period crafts people and a Cow Puncher Drink.
2009 dates: Sunday, June 21 and Sunday, September 13. From $249/couple + tax and service, includes deluxe room, our three course breakfast for two, and two tickets to the Drover's Roast. One call, and we do the rest! Drover's Roast reservations are payable when made and are non-refundable.
MURDER MYSTERY Interactive DINNER THEATER
Salem Cross Inn and Stageloft Repertory Theatre present an entertaining and delicious evening, filled with laughs, chills and thrills! Then it's back home to your elegant room at The Red Maple Inn, where you'll wake to our signature three-course breakfast. One call, one charge covers your room and dinner theater at Salem Cross Inn. We'll do the rest!
From $271.00 per couple, double occupancy; price varies according to date and room booked. All rates subject to tax and service.
"Who's Killing the Greatest Chefs"
We are fortunate to have the traveling Food Network television show, 'Metal Chef Throwdown' filmed at the Salem Cross Inn. Some of the most famous, flamboyant and dangerous chefs will be demonstrating their culinary talents. Unfortunately, their cooking can be deadly! If someone's head gets stuck in the oven or they get skewered, you may be called upon to solve the crime so the guilty party gets his or her just dessert! Join us for an evening of wondrous recipes, flamboyant characters, and lots of laughs. Friday, Feb 20, Mar 13, April 17, May 15, June 26, July 24, Aug 21, 2009, 6:30PM
"The Doo-Wop Murders"
Danny "Boom-Boom" DiVitro is appearing in this oldies but goodies broadcast road show. Music will be played, and you're encouraged to sing along. Don't trip over the dead body, and be careful what you say, and what you drink! You never know who might be killed and become another "teen angel." You might even get to choose the guilty party! Ladies pull out your poodle skirts and saddle shoes. Guys slick back your hair and wear your leather jackets and white t-shirts. Dress in your 50's fashions and make this a memorable event. Friday, Sept 11, Oct 23, Nov 13, Nov 20, 2009, 6:30PM
FABULOUS FIREPLACE FEAST!!
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind getaway. Check into one of our luxurious rooms, then head off to Salem Cross Inn for their fabulous fireplace feast. Relax by the fire or lend a hand as dinner is prepared for you in colonial style. Stir the chowder as it bubbles in a cast iron cauldron. See your prime rib, roasted "to a turn" as the only known Roasting Jack still operating in America slowly rotates over a crackling fire of wild cherry logs. While your dinner cooks to perfection, enjoy a horse drawn wagon or sleigh ride through the woods and over the rolling meadows of the Inn's pristine 600 acres. Shake off the chill with warm mulled wine or cider upon your return. After dinner, beware the brimming bowl of freshly whipped cream ~ the perfect compliment to New England's Best Apple Pie.
After dinner it's back to The Red Maple Inn and your elegant accommodations. In the morning, wake up to our signature gourmet three-course breakfast. One night's accommodation and Fireplace Feast for two from $273.00 plus tax and service. One call does it all!
MENU: Savories, Cheese Spread, Mulled Wine & Cider, Chowder of the Sea, Homemade Rolls & Muffins, Prime Rib, Herb-roasted Potatoes, Spinach Pie, Butternut Squash, New England's Best Apple Pie with Freshly Whipped Cream.
2009-2010 Available Dates
Nov 7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29
Dec 4,5,11,12,13,18,19,20,26,27,31
Jan 3,8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30,31
Feb 5,6,7,12,13,14,20,21,27,28
March 6,7,13,14,20
April 3,10,11,17,18,24,25
Weekday Feasts: Arrive 6:30pm, Feast begins at 8pm
Saturday Feasts: Arrive at 5:30pm, Feast begins at 7pm
Sunday Feasts: Arrive at 12:30pm, Feast begins at 2pm
Casual Dress
| RMI Classic Film School -- Dinner & A Movie!! |
"An elegant, affordable twist on date night. Classic movie lovers and gourmands alike will find an outstanding deal with 'Dinner and a Movie Night,' with a full evening of food, entertainment and conversation in an upscale atmosphere. There's nowhere else in Central Mass. where you can have a meal prepared by a chef who earned three stars from The New York Times, followed by a great movie in a private screening room....popcorn included!" -- Worcester Magazine, 5/27/09
BULLETIN: DINNER & A MOVIE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES!
You choose the date, you choose the movie, we do the rest!
Every Friday evening, May through October, attend The Red Maple Inn Film School and enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner in our beautiful muraled dining room, followed by a classic film.
Each month features a mini-film festival with themes such as The Play's the Thing: From Broadway to Hollywood; Dancing With the Stars: Astaire & Kelly; Beyond Hitchcock: Classics of Suspense; as well as tributes to great actors & directors, including Jack Nicholson, Cary Grant, Alfred Hitchcock & Billy Wilder. Each film is introduced and placed in its historical context by class director John Bills, RMI co-owner, film buff extraordinaire and member of the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI). Each class is followed by an opportunity for audience comments, questions and discussion. An evening of education, inspiration and really good food!
Prices: $30pp + tax & 18% service charge
"Dinner & A Movie" Special Available with overnight stay. Call for details. Schedule subject to change.
Dinner at 6:30, Film Begins at 7:30.
Reservations Essential (508-885-9205)
Movie Reviews by Leonard Maltin, Classic Movie Guide, except where noted.
MAY Queen of Mystery: Agatha Christie in Hollywood
5/29 DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) Peter Ustinov, David Niven, Bette Davis, Angela Lansbury, Mia Farrow; John Guillerman, dir.
" **** Clever, witty, well-plotted, beautifully-produced and splendidly acted, an old-fashioned stylized entertainment with a big cast and lush locations." -- Variety
JUNE Master of Suspense: Alfred Hitchcock, Pt. III
6/5 REBECCA (1940) Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders; Alfred Hitchcock, dir. Best Picture 1940
" **** Sumptuous David O. Selznick production, stunning performances, haunting score."
6/12 NOTORIOUS (1946) Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains; Alfred Hitchcock, dir.
" ***½ Top notch espionage tale with amazingly suspenseful climax."
6/19 NO "DINNER AND A MOVIE" TONIGHT
6/26 REAR WINDOW (1954) James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter; Alfred Hitchcock, dir.
" **** One of Hitchcock's most stylish thrillers!"
JULY Class Act: Cary Grant
7/3 MR. LUCKY (1943) Cary Grant, Laraine Day, Charles Bickford; H. C. Potter, dir.
" *** Gambler Grant tries to fleece virtuous Day, instead falls in love. Spirited and engaging."
7/10 THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940) Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart; George Cukor, dir.
" **** Brilliant adaptation of hit Broadway comedy. Entire cast is excellent."
7/17 CHARADE (1963) Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau; Stanley Donen, dir.
" ***½ Fast-moving urbane entertainment directed in a style somewhere between screwball comedy and Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest." -- New York Times
7/24 HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940) Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell,Ralph Bellamy; Howard Hawks, dir.
" **** Splendid comedy....Terrific!"
7/31 TO CATCH A THIEF (1960) Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, John Williams; Alfred Hitchcock, dir.
" ***½ Chic and elegant in every way, Kelly never more ravishing, Oscar-winning photography of the French Riviera."
AUGUST Isn't It Romantic?: Great Love Stories
8/7 WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1939) Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon, David Niven; William Wyler, dir.
" **** Stirring, sensitive direction and sweeping performances. A haunting, must-see film."
8/14 AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957) Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Cathleen Nesbitt; Leo McCarey; dir.
"A winning film, alternately funny and tenderly sentimental." -- Variety
8/21 LEGENDS OF THE FALL (1994) Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Julia Ormond; Edward Zwick, dir.
" ***½ Enormously entertaining, a throwback to the days when Hollywood didn't apologize for passionate stories. Full-blooded performances and heartfelt melodrama." -- Roger Ebert
8/28 CASABLANCA (1942) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains; Michael Curtiz, dir.
" **** The best Hollywood movie of all time!"
SEPTEMBER It's Called Chemistry: Great Screen Couples
9/4 LIBELED LADY (1936) William Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Jean Harlow; Jack Conway, dir.
" **** Wonderful comedy with the four stars working at full steam!"
9/11 THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940) James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan; Ernst Lubitsch, dir.
" ***½ The ultimate in sheer charm, a graceful period comedy, superbly scripted. Remade as You've Got Mail."
9/18 THE BIG SLEEP (1946) Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall; Howard Hawks, dir.
" **** Classic mystery thriller, incredibly entertaining, powerhouse direction, unforgettable dialogue."
9/25 THE QUIET MAN (1952) John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen; John Ford, dir.
" **** Boisterous blarney, beautiful Technicolor scenery and music. A labor of love. Oscars for Director and Cinematography."
OCTOBER Ghost Stories & Scary Tales
10/2 THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947) Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders; Joseph L. Mankiewicz, dir.
" ***½ Charming, beautifully made fantasy, lovely score by Bernard Herrmann."
10/9 THE OTHERS (2001) Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan; Alejandro Almenabar, dir.
" *** A haunted house movie, dark and atmospheric, a waiting game in which an atmosphere of dread envelopes the characters." -- Roger Ebert
10/16 SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983) Jason Robards, Jr., Jonathan Pryce; Jack Clayton, dir.
" *** In the unabashed romanticism of its evil carnival and even in the perfect rhythm of its title, this is a horror movie with elegance." -- Roger Ebert
10/23 THE UNINVITED (1944) Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Gail Russell; Lewis Allen, dir.
" ***½ Eerie ghost suspenser, an ingenious film with spooky cinematography. Introduced song 'Stella by Starlight."
10/30 LADY IN WHITE (1988) Lukas Haas, Alex Rocco, Katherine Helmond; Frank LaLoggia, dir.
" ***½ A classic ghost story that plunges into a tale of murder and revenge." -- Roger Ebert
THIRD ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION!
Get your gal pals together to enjoy a weekend of great food, wine, and the best classic "Chick Fliks" ever made, the films you love and the pampering you deserve!
Check in to your luxury accommodations with private bath on a Friday afternoon. Share a bottle or two of Champagne with Tapas in our 225 year old wine cellar. Then during a three-course dinner, Co-owner John Bills, "film buff extraordinaire" and member of the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI), will lead a lively cinematic discussion followed by a viewing of the one of the greatest chick fliks ever, like George Cukor's The Women or The Way We Were with Streisand & Redford. Films are shown on our 80" (!!!) big screen in our private screening room, Hollywood & Vine. Tissues and popcorn included of course!
Saturday begins with a scrumptious three-course gourmet breakfast. In the afternoon you will have an opportunity for a manicure, pedicure and/or massage (advance arrangements a must!). Then on Saturday evening enjoy a special gournet dinner prepared by Chef Shari Alexander, with vintage wines and Belgian chocolates, followed by another great film. On Sunday morning we send you off with yet another delicious gourmet breakfast.
This is a weekend that Chef/Owner Shari Alexander put together as the dream weekend for her gal pals! It's a weekend you will remember with your girlfriends forever!
$299.00 per person, standard queen room, double occupancy; $449.00 single occupancy. The Cottage $399.00 per person, double occupancy, $199.00 each additional person, maximum 4. The Suite (Sleeps 4) $1199. All rates subject to 14.7% Tax & Service. Beauty treatments additional. Minimum 4 person party for the Girlfriends' Getaway.
| Ten Reasons to Visit The Red Maple Inn |
1. Elegant Accommodations, Luxurious Linens, Personal and Friendly Service, and Gourmet Breakfasts that will linger in your food memories.
2. Romantic Private Candlelight Dining.
3. Take a picnic lunch and swim at our Lake, only a ten minute stroll from the Inn, or visit the beautiful Quabbin Reservoir. Play a round of golf at nearby Leicester Country Club, or in winter enjoy skiing at Wachusett Mountain, only 45 minutes away.
4. Old Sturbridge Village comes alive each season with events from Morning 'til Night.
5. Antiquing, Antiquing, Antiquing ! The fabulous Brimfield Antique Fair every May, July & September.
6. Enjoy art and music at Worcester museums and concerts at Mechanic's Hall.
7. Fireplace Feasts, Drover's Roasts and Herb Sampler dinners at Salem Cross Inn.
8. Contemplate the beauty of St. Joseph's Abbey and take home a jar of their famous Trappist Preserves.
9. Visit a local orchard, farm stand or vineyard. Sip a hot cider, sample a fresh apple dumpling, pick your Halloween pumpkin and try our local wines and Artisanal cheeses.
10. Relax, restore and rejuvenate, read a book, soak in our hot tub, sip a beverage under our ancient towering evergreens. Peace and quiet never tasted this good!
| Candlelight Dinner Weekend Specials: Call for Rates |
The Red Maple Inn invites you to a fabulous weekend with luxurious accommodations and fabulous food! 1 night with dinner and gourmet breakfast in our Peach, Duck, or Rose Room is $375 per couple + tax. The Cottage, 1 night, gourmet dinner & breakfast is $450 per couple + tax. Second night is 20% discounted. Chef Shari Alexander will delight your taste buds! Reserve early, space is limited.
Breakfast Sample Menu
To Start
Chef's Fruit Course du Jour
Red Maple Inn Fresh-Baked Muffins
Entrées
"La Greque" Omelet: Sautéed Spinach & Creamy Feta Cheese
"La Français" Omelet: Imported Double Cream Brie & Sautéed Mushrooms
"La Provençale" Omelet: Sautéed Peppers & Onions with Herbed Goat Cheese
Ham & Four Cheese Scramble
"Frittata Toscana" Individual Egg Soufflé topped with Fire-Roasted Red Peppers, Garden Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella
Or
Our Signature "Bananas Foster" Baked French Toast
Omelets are served with Fresh Local Sausage, Flaky All-Butter Croissants, Jams & Preserves from St. Joseph's Abbey & Red Maple Inn Herb-Roasted Potatoes |
| Gift Certificates Now Available |
Give the romantic gift that's good all year long. Treat your loved ones to a renewing, relaxing, and restoring bed and breakfast getaway! Gift certificates may be purchased starting at $50. Plan your getaway now - a great gift idea for yourself, your loved one, friends, Mom and Dad, the bride & groom, the anniversary couple, everyone on your list! Call THE RED MAPLE INN now, Shari can help you put together a personalized gift certificate that is right for you at 508-885-9205 or email theredmapleinn@aol.com
| Brimfield Antique Fair And The Red Maple Inn! |
Where to stay for Brimfield, the thrice-yearly antiquing extravaganza? The Red Maple Inn is Traditional Home magazine's first choice in their June-July 2005 issue, recommended by the Boston Globe October 1, 2006, Travel Section, and "Editors' Choice" in the 2007 Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England! Need we say more?
Enjoy the Red Maple Inn, a 220 year old estate with all the elegant antiques, furnishings, exquisite linens, and the special designer touches that make the Brimfield experience even more enjoyable. Each afternoon we invite our guests to a get-together party with lovely finger foods and thirst quenchers too! Dinner is served each night during Brimfield with Chef Shari Alexander´s inspired dishes from a recent trip to Europe. Paella lovers...Shari offers this seafood and saffron rice specialty from Southern Spain as one of the Inn´s specialties!!! |
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217 Main Street Spencer,
MA 01562 Telephone (508) 885-9205 Email