Sweet Deals in Litchfield Hills for Valentines Day

If the winter doldrums have set in, a welcome cure is in sight...Valentine’s Day! Whether you want to get out on the ski slopes or retreat to a fireside, the inns and resorts of Connecticut’s Fairfield County and Litchfield Hills are offering a host of special packages for Valentine’s Day.

In Northwest Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, for example, several country inns, resorts and restaurants have put together romantic specials perfect for a sweet weekend or meal together. If your idea of romance is a country inn, the Old Riverton Inn located on 436 East River Road in the charming village of Riverton might be for you. This historic inn is furnished in Hitchcock Furniture that was made in this village and the property overlooks the Farmington River. They are offering a special Cupid Country Inn Package on February 14 that includes an overnight stay in a king or queen room, a bottle of champagne and chocolates upon arrival and a continental breakfast the next morning for $155 a night. For more information visit www.rivertoninn.com or call 860 379 8678.

The Litchfield Inn is offering a sweet deal for sweethearts that includes dinner, champagne, and over night accommodations in luxurious newly renovated king or queen theme rooms for $299 per night on Feb. 13 or 14. To book this package visit http://www.litchfieldinnct.com

The Inn at Kent Falls Bed and Breakfast is located on 107 Kent-Cornwall Road in the beautiful town of Kent Connecticut. This quaint town has many interesting shops and galleries to explore and many well marked trails to hike or cross country ski; Mohawk Ski area is only 15 minutes away. The Inn at Kent Falls, located near Connecticut’s largest waterfall is offering a Simply Romantic package that includes overnight accommodations for two nights in a deluxe room, a complimentary bottle of wine and truffles upon arrival for $494.50 inclusive of tax. To book this simply wonderful deal call 860-927-3197 or visit: www.theinnatkentfalls.com

If the idea of a “Lovers Tryst” appeals then head to the Interlaken Inn located on 74 Interlaken Rd. in Lakeville on Feb. 12, 13 or 14. The package includes: overnight accommodations for one night in a standard room, a 4-course gourmet Aphrodisiac Dinner for two, a single red rose and breakfast for two in the Vineyard Room the next morning. As a special bonus, guests are invited to stay an extra night for an additional $199. If you are looking to really indulge your sweetheart, check out Interlaken’s “Ultimate Lovers Getaway”. This lavish package is packed with romantic elements that includes: overnight accommodations for one night in your choice of their incredible deluxe Basha Cottage, Penthouse Suite, Lime Rock Suite with hot tub or Woodside Honeymoon Suite, early 3:00 pm check-in, Rose petal turndown, candlelit 10-piece sampler from the award winning Milk House Chocolate Company, a 4-course gourmet Aphrodisiac Dinner for two, one dozen red roses, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne on ice upon your arrival, 24-hour butler service in your suite or cottage, breakfast for two in your suite or cottage and late 1:00 pm check-out. The package is $1000 inclusive. To book either package call: 800-222-2909 or www.interlakeninn.com.

The Tree House in Sharon Connecticut is also offering a Valentines Day Package in their gorgeous romantically furnished studio apartment that is nestled in the Litchfield Hills. Rates start at $250 a night for two guests that want to get away and Unwind in the hills. To book a room call 860-435-0196. This very private property overlooks a 30-acre pond and has an Asian flavor to its decor.

Two dining opportunities are being offered by Mayflower Grace in Washington and Carole Peck’s Good News Café in Woodbury. On February 14, wine and dine with that special someone special at The Mayflower Grace located in the heart of Washington Connecticut on 118 Woodbury Road when they will be offering their divine Valentine’s Day menu, including Goats Milk Ricotta Gnocchi and Hudson Valley Foie Gras Terrine and more that will ensure an evening of pure indulgence. The cost of the Valentines Day Pre Fixed Dinner is $125.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity and alcohol. To reserve call 860-868-9466 or visit www.gracehotels.com/mayflower.

At Carole Peck’s Good News Café, located on 694 Main Street South in Woodbury, try the “Lovers Leap” specials that consist of a range of romantically delicious dishes including such items as: lover’s kissed mache greens with house smoked scallops and passion fruit & cream & sesame lovers sprinkles, Fluke with orzo pasta leeks & asparagus and aphrodisiac tomato “beurre rouge” and radiant red tobiko caviar, and Rosemary scented whole Rack of Lamb with yellow potato & cheese gratin and brussel sprout & garlic hearts, to name a few. Several enticing special desserts are also being offered such as the Chocolate Whiskey cake with fluffy banana cream & crunchy cocoa brittle and the 9 Blood Orange cheesecake with toasted hazelnuts and berries. For reservations call 203-266-4663 or visit www.good-news-cafe.com.