November/December End Of Year Special for a Perfect Holiday Getaway

Looking for a charming early-winter getaway?  Want to celebrate Christmas or Thanksgiving in a less-traditional way?  Do you prefer a quiet New Year's?  Then Come Home for the Holidays at my bed and breakfast in Trumansburg, NY and enjoy the special end-of-year discounts!  The Finger Lakes Region offers tranquility and beauty, no matter what time of year you may visit, and is the perfect vacation destination between Thanksgiving and the New Year.

If you're crazy about a good deal, you should now be screaming "Details... DETAILS!"  And here they are:  Choose to stay at my Upstate New York inn for three (3) nights, and pay for just 2 nights.  Or, elect to stay two (2) nights, and pay for just 1 1/2 nights.  Looking for a longer stay?  Then feel free to contact me to discuss details and price!

With the money you save on the room, you may decide to indulge in a few extras.  My massage Spa Services offer the perfect bit of relaxation during this stressful time of the year!  Choose an individual massage for yourself with the option of having one or two massage therapists work away your tension.  Or, if you're here with a friend or sweetheart, choose a Couples Massage.

Would you rather spend your savings on some award-winning area wines?  The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is offering a Holiday Shopping Spree during the weekends of November 16-18, and November 30 - December 2, 2012!  During the Spree, you will receive a souvenir wine glass, a grapevine wreath, and a discount card for $5 off a $35 wine purchase at each of (up to) 16 different wineries you may visit!  You will also receive a unique ornament from each and every winery you visit.  Each winery offers a wine-and-food pairing plus recipes, meaning you can literally eat your way through this particular wine tour and know you can enjoy your favorites when you get home!  Advance Ticket prices are $30/$50 (single/couple), with discounts offered to designated drivers.  If you choose to wait until you arrive to purchase tickets, prices are $40/$45 for single/couple.  Transportation/event tickets are also available, offering service to 10 wineries for $95/$105 single/couple.  Please note that the Transportation packages are prone to sell out, so I advise pre-purchasing this option.

The Senecal Lake Wine Trail also offers a similar package on the same weekends, however they are already SOLD OUT for the season!  Feel free to visit their Facebook Page for any ticket re-sales.

Of course, I am proud to also endorse the area's traditional Christmastime activities which will warm your spirit with tradition and simple joys, and are the perfect alternative to urban craziness and stress!

Looking to give someone ELSE the gift of a relaxing getaway during this season?  IGE Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for that special someone who has everything, and can be applied to any Inn specials.  You can purchase these in any denomination by clicking on the gift certificates link along the top of this web page.  Choose for the certificate to be emailed to the receiver with your message, or I will be glad to send a card containing the gift certificate through the US Mail.

Your comfortable and cozy room is waiting for you, along with a delicious breakfast each and every morning of your stay.  So plan your end-of-year getaway to my accommodations in the Finger Lakes Region, and enjoy the comforts of my Home for the Holidays!


Innkeeper Rose Hilbert
PO Box 95, 112 E. Main St.
Trumansburg, NY, 14886
info@gothiceves.com
1-800-387-7712 | 607-387-6033

Plan Your Girlfriends Getaway At My Trumansburg NY Inn

Over the past several years, a new trend in women's gathering has evolved:  the Girlfriend Getaway (or Girls' Getaway).  I personally love the idea of women being able to get away together to a comfortable environment where they can enjoy each others company and activities they love without the worries of home to preoccupy them.  And what better place to come together than my beautiful New York bed and breakfast inn with welcoming grounds and outdoor gathering spaces?  The serenity and comfort you'll find at the Inn at Gothic Eves makes it the perfect place to hold a weekend event for you and your female friends!

Why have a girls getaway?  To renew and grow friendships, enjoy activities of common interest, and just enjoy some time away from testosterone.  You can even enjoy a birthday, holiday, wedding shower, or baby shower celebration weekend.  Why NOT have a girls getaway? might be a better question!  And with the natural beauty and variety of activities in the Finger Lakes Region, Upstate New York is the ideal getaway location.  Whether you stay a weekend, several days, or even a week, this is the place to be for a perfect celebration of sisterhood and serenity.

There are so many ideas for your women's retreat in the Trumansburg area.  For example:  take an area winery tour, discover our farmer's markets and cooperative farming, enjoy on-the-lake activities, hike (or even sunbathe) at our gorgeous local parks, find treasures at our area antique stores, try skiing at area slopes, enjoy leaf peeping in the fall, take a sweet-tooth tour of the area, or get creative during a crafting/scrapbooking gathering.  If you are in need of additional ideas, just contact me and we can chat about the perfect activities for your particular group!

How many people can you bring to my Upstate New York inn?  The B&B has a total of eight suite rooms in two houses that can ideally accommodate 16 people total.  If you have a few additional guests, arrangements can be made to accommodate extras in some rooms (includes additional fee for adults and older children).

If you have less than 16 girls attending, the Main House has six rooms that will ideally accommodate 12 people (plus a few, if needed).  The Parlor and Game Room are available for indoor group gatherings and activities.

For a more intimate girls' getaway, the Potter House has two rooms that can ideally accommodate four people (plus a few, if needed):  The Cayuga Grande Suite and The Seneca Grande Suite.   The Cayuga Grande Suite has a bonus sitting room,  perfect for indoor socializing and activities.  The fireplace in the sitting room makes for a cozy weekend gathering!  During the late spring, summer, and early fall, the Potter House terrace can also be utilized for activities.

Of course, I recommend renting the entire main house or Potter House for your activities, for convenience's sake.  This will assure that you will have ample space for your activities, and the common areas to yourself in the Main House (if that's where you are staying).

To make your weekend even more perfect, why not indulge yourselves in our spa services?  Swedish massages can be arranged with prior notice, and our wood-fired hot tub can be reserved for your use (up to four people can fit comfortably in the hot tub)!

Take a look through my website and you'll understand why my beautiful inn near Cayuga Lake is the perfect place for you and your friends to enjoy time together.  Trumansburg's quiet, small-town environment and beauty welcome visitors to relax and enjoy their stay, and my inn's top-notch amenities and atmosphere guarantees you a wonderful weekend to enjoy the company of friends doing the things that you enjoy!



Innkeeper Rose Hilbert
POBox 95, 112 E. Main St.
Trumansburg, NY, 14886
info@gothiceves.com
1-800-387-7712 | 607-387-6033

Trumansburg NY Holiday Festivals and Christmas Shopping

When most people think about the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, they automatically think of shopping malls, big department stores, and massive crowds.  But it doesn't have to be that way!  When you plan your Trumansburg, NY Holiday Season getaway to my bed and breakfast inn, you can look forward to more traditional and serene activities!

Both Trumansburg and nearby Ithaca offer some great Holiday Events to attend:

• First Weekend in December: Tru-Ullysses Winter Fest - This old-fashioned celebration here in Trumansburg features traditional street performances, the arrival of Santa Claus, and food, art, and craft vendors throughout the village.  On Friday, the vendors can be found at the Trumansburg Conservatory at 5:30pm, the ceremonial tree lighting, Santa's arrival, and downtown business evening hours begin at 6:00 pm with carriage rides, food, music, ice sculpture demonstrations, and more.  A fireworks show happens at 9:00pm at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds.  Saturday brings the Sugar Plum and Such Bazaar at the United Methodist Church, the Craft Fair at the Trumansburg Elementary School, the Handmade Holiday Market featruing works by area artisans at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, Fun with Santa and Silent Auction at the Presbyterian Chapel, and the Russian Tea with Seasonal Music and Model Train Display at the Ulysses Historical Society.  Whew!  So much to do!  Come and enjoy a traditional Christmas event right here in Trumansburg!
• Friday December 7, 2012: Ithaca's Lights on the River Festival beginning at 5:30pm - Lights, holiday decorations, music, ice sculpting, horse and wagon rides, entertainment, and Santa!  Fireworks are at 8:00pm.
• Saturday December 8, 2012: Ithaca's Holiday Magic Festival - a continuation of Friday's events with the addition of kid's activities, the annual Gingerbread House Contest, and more.
• Friday, December 14, 2012: Ithaca's Tinsel 'N Lights Festival - from 5:30-8:30 including Santa, ice sculpting, live reindeer, horse and wagon rides, music, food, and more.  Fireworks at 7:15.

When it comes to shopping, Trumansburg offers much more than you might expect from a small town.  With our variety of local businesses, I'm willing to bet that you can take care of much of your gift-list:

• Antiques - Everything old is new again!  Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list at our great antique stores.
• Area Wineries - take home some great vintages for both gifts and celebrating.  Many have their own Holiday Activities happening in-house.  I will be glad to point you to the best ones!
• Funky Finds - Unique vintage clothing and accessories (and more!).
• Gimmee! Coffee - A great gift store with coffee tools and mugs for the coffee lover.  Check out their great coffee packages!
• Life's So Sweet Chocolates - Delicious hand-dipped chocolates sure to satisfy the pickiest sweet-tooth.
• Sundrees - A gift store with unique items including jewelry, pottery, kitchen tools, clothing, home decorations, candles, and much more.
• T-Burg Liquor Store - Okay, so it might be considered taking the easy route when you purchase a gift that will make the receiver THIS happy...  Check out Mick's Picks:  a selection of really great affordable wines chosen by the owner.

With all these choices, it's logical to consider an upstate New York getaway to my welcoming inn accommodations during the Holiday Season.  Spend some time in a smaller town where things are less rushed, people are friendlier, and our traditions truly help you feel the warmth of the Holiday Spirit!


Innkeeper Rose Hilbert

POBox 95, 112 E. Main St.

Trumansburg, NY, 14886

info@gothiceves.com

1-800-387-7712 | 607-387-6033

Upstate NY Antiques Near Trumansburg and Ithaca

For many people, antiquing is something they just do.  No matter where they are, no matter what their travel mode and carry limitations, it is always intriguing to see what sort of treasures reside in the antique stores all over the country.  Some say that if you can't find it here, it doesn't exist.  I don't know if that's true, but no matter what taste you have in antiques, you have plenty of shopping options in the Finger Lakes Region when you stay at my bed and breakfast.  Trumansburg and the surrounding area is the perfect place to shop for those items of yesteryear!

Trumansburg itself has several great shops, making it easy to spend a day in the area!

• Ann's Antiques: Located at 151 East Main Street, Ann's is a convenient walk away from my B&B.
• Ponzi's Antiques:  From furniture to smalls, and artwork to folk art, Ponzi's has a bit of everything.  Located at 9838 Congress Street Extension, Ponzi's is open from 9am-5pm daily and accepts major credit cards.
• Up country Antiques:  Step back in time at this great little shop located at 3 Congress Street.  You'll know you're there when you see the Greek Revival Temple!

The east side of Seneca Lake offers some unique antiquing opportunities.

• Caywood Antiques and Glass in Lodi: Their specialty is 19th century furniture and lighting, but you will also find architectural salvage, furniture, and all sorts of small items.
• Ye Old Church Antiques in Burdett:  This is a great place to stop on the way to Watkin's Glen.
• Roadside:  In the warmer months, you will find many opportunities for roadside antiquing along State Route 414!  Whether impromptu sales, or organized groups, you'll find a little of everything when you travel along the lake.

Watkins Glen has a decent selection of shops, perfect for stopping on your way to Watkins Glen State Park.

• O'Shaughnessy Antiques:  Offering everything from furniture, to artwork, dolls, and smalls, this store at 300 North Franklin Street is worth a look!
• Putty Jug:  Also offering a large selection of smalls including toys, clocks, glassware, estate jewelry, antique tools, kitchenware and more.  Located at 307 North Franklin Street.
• Yesterday Antiques:  Located at 309 North Franklin Street, Yesterday offers the traditional mix of smalls with a few larger pieces thrown in.

Located just 11.5 miles from the Inn, Ithaca might just be THE destination for a long day of antiquing!  Home to a wide variety of stores, you will certainly get your exercise visiting them all!

• Asia House Gallery: Offering Oriental Antiques at 118 South Meadow Street.
• Blue Bird Antiques:  Could this be the area's only "discount" antique store?  At 133 West State Street, Blue Bird offers small items, mostly priced below $10.
• East Hill Antiques: Want eclectic and unique items?  Then head to 335A Pine Tree Road and check out their current inventory of mostly small items.
• FOUND in Ithaca: A multi-dealer location offering everything from furniture to smalls in 7000 square feet of space.
• Gothic Arches:  Antiques and collectables at 115 Vera Circle.
• Ithaca Antique Mall:  Located just 5 miles south of Gothic Eves between Ithaca and Trumansburg at 1607 Trumansburg Road.  This huge building is stocked full of large and small antiques including vintage clothes and jewelry.
• Mimi's Attic:  Offering everything from antiques to industrial items for the home at 430 West State Street.
• Significant Elements:  Architectural salvage from appliances, furniture, lighting, hardware and more.  212 Center Street.
• Titus Gallery:  Offering artwork and fine antiques at 222 The Commons.

There is a bit of everything to be found when shopping for antiques in the Finger Lakes area near Trumansburg.  Spend your days shopping, and your evenings in comfort during your Antiquing Getaway to my Inn near Cayuga Lake!  I look forward to hosting you.


Innkeeper Rose Hilbert
PO Box 95, 112 E. Main St.
Trumansburg, NY, 14886
info@gothiceves.com
1-800-387-7712 | 607-387-6033

Discover Area Artists During the Ithaca Art Trail Open Studios Event

If you've ever visited Upstate New York, you have some idea of our rich cultural livelihood.  This area boasts wine, nature, boating, antiques, and some great cooperative growing with the corresponding farmer's markets.  But that's not all.  The Finger Lakes region is home to some of the most creative people in the United States!  Local artists thrive in this area, creating some of the most beautiful works to be found.

Artists markets are popular events throughout the United States.  Usually, this means tracking down individual events where your favorite artists are setting up, trusting that there will be new and interesting creative pieces that will capture your interest there as well.  However, it is SO much easier than that here!  The Greater Ithaca Art Trail keeps the area artists in their own studio locations, easy for all to find.  While the Art Trail is available year-round by appointment, the group takes two weekends per year to open up all the artists' studios, available to anyone and everyone.  And you don't have to worry about calling first!  Join us this fall on October 6-7 and 13-14, 2012 for the Greater Ithaca Art Trail Open Studio Event.

Featuring 47 artists in 46 studios, the Trail itself literally has something for every kind of art-lover there is:  paintings, photography, fiber art, carvings, prints, ceramics, metal, furniture, jewelers, glass, and other 3-D art.  The Trail is a self-guided tour throughout the county taking you from Trumansburg down to Ithaca proper to witness art and demonstrations in the relaxed environment of the artists' own studios.

Four of the artists' studios are right here in Trumansburg, meaning that you can wander through town after your fresh, healthy inn breakfast.  After that, you can make it a day of art as you begin your drive southeast towards Ithaca.  Enjoy the beautiful fall colors as you make your way towards the three studios off of Route 96.  From there, you can head to downtown Ithaca, where there is a large concentration of artist studios.  From downtown, you can easily spiral outwards to the locations around the town's perimeter, making it easy to find those perfect pieces for your home, or for gifts.

On Sunday, drive from Trumansburg southwest towards Mecklenburg on Route 227-228 to the artists there, and swing over towards Seneca Lake and the studio in Lodi.  Make sure to visit one or two of the award-winning wineries in the area to make your day complete.

Want to tailor your art tour?  Maps and Artist Bios with a sample photo of their work are available online.  Find those artists whose work you adore, and map out your own route to your favorites!  That way you can tailor your search for that new painting for above the fireplace, the perfect gift fitting that special someone, or those artists whose works simply catch your eye.

The studios are open from 11:00am to 5:00pm each weekend day of both weekends.  If you have to miss the Open Studio Event, you can certainly visit the artists throughout the year with just a phone-call appointment.

It is not too late to plan your Cayuga Lake B&B getaway to discover the beauty and creativity of area artists during this once-a-year open house.  Reserve your favorite guestroom here at the friendliest Inn in Trumansburg, and discover all the creativity and talent this region's artists have to offer!
 

Innkeeper Rose Hilbert
POB 95, 112 E. Main St.
Trumansburg, NY, 14886
info@gothiceves.com

1-800-387-7712 | 607-387-6033