Valentine's Day in Savannah

Let your spouse know you’d do it all over again. This Valentine’s Day come to Savannah and the Zeigler House Inn for a relaxing evening of romance. Arrive in your room to a chilled bottle of Champagne and decadent chocolate covered strawberries. Later in the evening kick back in the parlor and enjoy a special Valentine’s reception. Next, stroll to City Market to renew your vows with other fellow romantics. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at one of Savannah’s top restaurants, Alligator Soul. What could be more romantic?

Package includes:

• One night stay at Zeigler House Inn in any available room
• Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries in room
• Evening reception from 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Zeigler House Inn
• Vow renewal at City Market 7:00 pm
• Rose bouquet
• Dinner at Alligator Soul ($75 gift certificate) 8:00 pm

Package Price: $375 per couple
(Package price does not include gratuities and applicable taxes. Additional nights are available at regular rates. Package is limited to Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.)

Be sure to reserve early we are limited to only 7 rooms!

Black History Month in Savannah

Celebrate Black History Month in Savannah this year. Come discover the rich African American history, culture and heritage here in Savannah. Visit stops along the Underground Railroad, the First African Baptist Church, the Beech Institute, the Civil Rights Museum and sample some of the best Soul Food Savannah has to offer. Along with my sister innkeepers at SavannahInns.com we are offering a Black History Month Package. The two night package includes:

1. Three days and 2 nights in your choice of available rooms with check-in on Sunday thru Wednesday nights during the months of January and February 2012.
2. Day Clean African American History Tour for two, including admission to select venues.
3. Secret map of Soul Food destinations and specific, must see, Black History/Heritage sites.

Price: $389, plus tax/2 night stay (price does not include gratuities)

Day Clean Journey Tour - African American Heritage Tour

Recently, I took the Day Clean Journey Tour along with two other fellow innkeepers from Savannah Inns. This Tour highlights the African American Heritage and History in Savannah and the surrounding coastal area. Our tour guide Jamal Toure was an entertaining wealth of information on the subject. Sometimes speaking in several native African dialects including Gullah Geechee he wove an interesting fabric of history, folklore and stories. We drove through, now long gone, African American neighborhoods where he was able to bring back a sense of what life would have been like then. Stopping at several historic venues including the Beach Institute and First African Baptist Church we were able to see the contribution these people made to Savannah and her rich history. We ended the tour at the Garden of Eden restaurant for a slice of homemade red velvet cake. This was a lovely restaurant specializing in traditional Soul Food. I will definetly be recommending this place for anyone wanting to try Southern Soul Food. Everything looked and smelled yummy!
All in all, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. They also offer several other wonderful tours including the one I want to take next, the Drums n’ Spirits Tour that covers Haants/Haints, Spirits, Ghosts, Hoo-Doo and lots more. You can see the list of tours and additional information on their website www.daycleansoul.com . This tour will be featured in our Black History Month package. Plan your getaway today!

Souther Belle's Tea

We're trying something new for the lazy days of summer this year. We are going to treat our guests to a traditional afternoon Southern Tea, summer style. We'll slow things down a bit every afternoon and take a step back in time to a enjoy ice cold lemonade, sweet tea, finger foods and some good conversation on the veranda or in the air conditioned parlor. How about a game of cards or checkers to make this a true Southern experience fit for any lady or gentleman.

Spend your cooler mornings out and about taking in the sites of the beautiful historic district and return in the languid afternoons to relax and restore with our tea before preparing for your romantic evenings of fun and dining.

This is a rare and dying tradition and I think it's high time we brought it back. Come on to Savannah and the Zeigler House Inn and let us indulge you!

This special treat is paired with our summer rates. Best room Monday - Thursday for only $159 per night plus tax. Friday - Sunday is 15% off the regular rate, plus tax. The rates and tea are good 7/5 - 9/1/2011.

2011 NOGS Garden Tour

The tour formally known as the North of Gaston Street Tour has changed to the North of Gwinnett Street Tour to incorporate the southernmost streets of the National Historic District and their hidden gardens. The tour runs April 29 - 30, 2011 from 10am - 4pm daily. One of my close friends and her husband Teresa and Michael (aka Jake) Jacobson were chosen as a stop on this years tour. What an honor!

The walking tour includes eight walled gardens and the Owens-Thomas House English inspired par-terre garden. The gardens are selected each year for the excellence of design, historical interest and beauty. Hostesses at each garden will greet visitors and point out special plants, garden features and interesting historical facts. From 2 - 4pm daily ticket holders are invited to tour the historic Harper-Fowlkes House and enjoy a southern tea in its beautiful garden. There will also be entertainment and there is a promise of a surprise guest appearance. Wonder who?

If you can't make this year's tour, make your plans to attend next year. The 2012 date will be April 20 - 21. This is a wonderful experience and I'm sure if you're a garden lover like me you won't be disappointed.

2011 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament

This past week the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf tournament was held here in Savannah. The tournament, played April 18 - 24, 2011 was held at the Club at Savannah Harbor. Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf is the tournament that sparked the creation of the Champions Tour, formerly known as the Senior PGA Tour. The 54-hole, two man team tournament was won this year by Mark McNulty and David Eger. The team won a tidy sum of $460,000 for their efforts. The 33 year old tournament has been held here in Savannah for the last 9 years. Make plans to attend next year's tournament or just come to play a round of golf at this wonderful challenging course.

Afternoon Martini

Yesterday after a long day here at the inn I also had to go to the doctor for my annual physical.
Not one of my favorite pastimes. Afterwards, I had to to the pharmacy for a new prescription. There I stood in line for about 30 minutes only to find I had to wait an additional hour before it would be filled. Not really wanting to walk all the way back home and back again, I decided to treat myself to a glass of wine while I waited. I walked down the street a little ways and ran into Jen's and Friends, a nice little local bar that specializes in Martini's and advertises 100 Martini's and 100 beers. I didn't count to be sure but I think it is close. After perusing the menu, I quickly changed my mind and decided to ditch the wine and have a Martini. Now came the hard part, which on to choose. With names like White Elephant, Scooby Snack, Blueberry Cobbler, Snickers, Reece's, what is a girl to do? Then I saw it, the Savannah Bee Honey Vanilla Martini. Being a big fan of our local Savannah Bee Honey, I had to try this one. One word, "Yummy!" This drink lived up to its name and did not disappoint. I may have found my new favorite martini. What a great way to end a not so nice day. Oh, did I mention, I was there for an hour so I did have to have a second. Whoops! Next time you're in downtown Savannah stop by Jen's and Friends and give this one a try.