If you happen to’ve been following our travels, you examine our latest Nemacolin evaluate and know we fell head over heels for this mountain retreat final spring. Now, Nemacolin Valentine’s Weekend brings an unique excessive tea expertise to this luxury Pennsylvania resort that’s not like something we’ve seen earlier than.
Bisou Bisou: A Marie Antoinette-Impressed Dream
The crown jewel of the weekend is “Bisou Bisou” (that means “kiss kiss” in French), a rare excessive tea expertise created by the extremely proficient Paris Starn. Identified for her work in each the culinary and vogue worlds, Starn has designed an occasion that completely captures the decadence and romance of 18th-century France.
The Bleu Room showcases particulars impressed by Marie Antoinette’s non-public chambers at Versailles. | Photograph: Jordan Millington Liquorice
Happening from February 14-16, this intimate expertise is hidden behind a secret door in The Bleu Room at The Chateau. The setting itself is a murals, drawing inspiration from Marie Antoinette’s non-public sanctuary at Versailles, le cupboard de la Méridienne. Suppose blue marble tiles, hand-painted ceilings, and chic blue-lacquered furnishings that transport you straight to the guts of French luxurious.
“I’m thrilled to collaborate with Nemacolin to carry Bisou Bisou to life this Valentine’s Day weekend. This occasion is the belief of an concept I’ve been eager to carry to life—to create a fascinating expertise that mixes the decadence and romance of rococo artwork with excessive tea,” says Starn. “The result’s a celebration of lust, uninhibited indulgence, and whimsy.”
The multi-course menu guarantees to be a feast for each the eyes and palate, that includes Starn’s signature creative contact in each chunk. Company can look ahead to savory biscuit sandwiches, delicate tarts, quiches, and an array of decadent sweets together with truffles, tartlets, and custards. The expertise is elevated additional with aromatic teas, champagne, cocktails, and shock leisure all through the afternoon.
Past the Tea Room: A Valentine’s Weekend to Keep in mind
What makes Nemacolin actually particular is how they create magic throughout their total 2,200-acre property. Since 1987, this resort has been the crown jewel of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, providing friends their selection of Forbes Journey Information’s award-winning lodging. Whether or not you like the grandeur of The Chateau, the fashionable sophistication of Falling Rock, or the elevated luxurious of The Grand Lodge, The Houses, and The Estates, there’s an ideal setting for each romantic getaway. For Valentine’s weekend, they’ve curated a formidable array of romantic experiences:
The Woodlands Spa is providing specifically themed remedies that sound ok to eat (nearly!):
- Cupid’s Glow Facial with chocolate exfoliation
- Strawberries and Champagne Therapeutic massage
- Champagne Toast Mani and Pedi
Foodies will wish to make a reservation on the newly opened Gusto!, the place Valentine’s Day specials embrace burrata and caviar, New York strip steak, and a chocolate romance dessert that sounds completely divine.
For these in search of out of doors romance, you possibly can take a horse-drawn carriage trip by way of the snow-covered Laurel Highlands – good for snuggling below blankets and stealing kisses. The resort additionally provides two Pete Dye-designed championship golf programs, Orvis-endorsed fly fishing, fascinating wildlife experiences, and enlightening artwork excursions all through the property. And in case you’re within the temper for one thing sparkly, The Hardy Collective by Louis Anthony Jewelers provides a wonderful number of fantastic jewellery.
“Paris’ visionary method to culinary design and impeccable consideration to element has reworked the artwork of excessive tea into a rare expertise,” shares PJ Magerko Liquorice, VP of Model Technique at Nemacolin.
We couldn’t agree extra – this guarantees to be an unforgettable option to have a good time love, whether or not you’re planning a romantic getaway along with your important different or a superb Galentine’s escape with mates.
The Particulars You Have to Know
Bisou Bisou by Paris Starn is priced at $275 per visitor (plus tax & gratuity), which incorporates the multi-course expertise, tea service, champagne, and specifically crafted cocktails. Given the intimate setting, seating is extraordinarily restricted, so we advocate reserving as quickly as doable.
To order your spot, name 866.344.6759 or go to www.nemacolin.com for extra details about the Valentine’s weekend experiences.
Planning a Particular Occasion? Nemacolin boasts a non-public airstrip and 35,000 sq. toes of area for conferences and particular occasions, making it good for every little thing from intimate weddings to company retreats.
About Paris Starn: A multi-talented inventive power, Paris Starn brings collectively her backgrounds in pastry arts, vogue design, and artwork historical past to create actually distinctive culinary experiences. Her work has graced the pages of Vogue, Semaine, T Journal, Artwork Discussion board, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Cultured Journal, and Eater. After coaching with award-winning pastry chef Richard Leach, she developed her personal distinctive type that reimagines conventional dishes by way of a contemporary lens whereas emphasizing seasonality and native produce.
Featured Picture Credit score: Jordan Millington Liquorice