FOOD & WINE

With several of New England's top rated restaurants and wine cellars, perhaps it is no surprise that some of the Distinctive Inns of New England host world-class wine and food events. From culinary adventures and in-house cooking classes to wine paired chefs' tasting dinners, the Distinctive Inns of New England serve up some of the best epicurean adventures for those who love food!

Wine Dinners and Wine Getaways  

In the Berkshire region of Masschusetts, Gateways Inn & Restaurant is known for its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine cellar as well as one of the country's top selections of single malt scotches - more than 165 at last count! Take part in one of their 5-course Single Malt Scotch Pairing Dinners for a most memorable culinary experience.

New Hampshire's Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, features an extensive wine cellar, and has been honored with the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and is AAA Four Diamond rated. The inn hosts both Wine Pairing Dinners and Wine Classes.

Cooking Classes  

... a food lover's ultimate luxury getaway! 

Join the chef and his staff at New Hampshire's Manor On Golden Pond with their Fork In The Road Package offering two days of exquisite dining, culinary instruction, and fine lodging.

Or take advantage of a great opportunity and fun-filled weekend to explore and experience a full immersion into the unique and particular Regional Italian foods, flavors, wines, and traditions at the Gateways Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Their Italian Cooking School Weekend Programs offers flexibility in participation. We devote our Full Weekend to the Regional Cooking Program. The full weekend program works like this:

• Friday Arrival- Evening Social Hour with Antipasti, then Dinner.