The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge offers a variety of exceptional event space options for social events. To help make the planning process extra festive, the hotel is offering 10% off parties hosted Sunday – Thursday as well as complimentary room rental. Food & beverage minimums do apply. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge’s staff of experienced catering managers will plan the event from start to finish, taking care of all details to ensure that this holiday season is as stress-free as possible. For more information, please call 704-248-4035 or email celebrations@theballantynehotel.com.
Join The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge for a favorite tradition with Thanksgiving Brunch on Thursday, November 24, 11am – 3pm. Leave the cooking to The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, and enjoy an endless array of seasonal salads, decorative displays, carving stations with regional accompaniments and decadent desserts. There will be live music from the Mark Hoffman Band. Cost is $55 per person, $28 for children, ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax and gratuity). Private dining rooms are available for larger groups. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call 704-248-4100 or visit www.gallery-restaurant.com.
Get cozy at the Veranda on Friday – Sunday, 2pm – 5:30pm throughout December (other than Christmas Day). Enjoy hot chocolate with the option to add Godiva liqueurs and a selection of garnishes. The cost is $5 and $8 with liqueur. There will be live entertainment for all to enjoy in the Main Lobby.
Join us for Holiday Afternoon Tea in the Main Lobby throughout December. Holiday Afternoon Tea includes a variety of seasonal loose leaf tea blends from Harney & Sons Teas and a selection of savory tea sandwiches, traditional confectionaries and holiday treats. Tea is served Wednesday through Sunday, 1pm – 5pm (other than Christmas Day). The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children, ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (plus tax & gratuity). There will be live entertainment on Friday – Sunday, 2pm – 5:30pm. For reservations, please call 704-248-4100.
The gingerbread house competition offers two independent categories for professional and amateur entries. The grand prize in both categories is a Spa Escape package featuring an overnight stay in the luxurious presidential suite, spa treatments and breakfast for two guests.
Entry forms are available at www.theballantynehotel.com. Please contact Erin Hunter at 704-248-4038 or ehunter@theballantynehotel.com for more information. Gingerbread house applications must be submitted by Monday, November 28 and houses need to be delivered by Friday, December 9. Judging will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 5pm.
Enjoy an enchanting collection of gingerbread houses throughout the holiday season. From Saturday, December 10 through Monday, December 26, the creative display is open daily to the public. Attendees may vote on their favorite gingerbread house with $1 minimum donation per vote. All proceeds will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital, dedicated to caring for the physical and emotional needs of children and their families.
Santa Claus is coming to The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge for brunch on Sunday, December 11,
11am – 2pm. Children of all ages will enjoy sitting on Santa's lap and an extensive brunch buffet including breakfast items, a carving station and decadent desserts. There will be a surprise visit from the Grinch. Please bring cameras for photos with Santa Claus. The cost is $45 for adults and $20 ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax and gratuity) Reservations are required at 704.248.4100 or www.gallery-restaurant.com.
On Saturday, December 3, 10:30am – 1:30pm, learn how to make impressive gingerbread houses and decadent desserts perfect for holiday entertaining. The cost is $75 per person inclusive. To make a reservation, please call 704-248-4100.
The holiday season presents the perfect opportunity to showcase a favorite holiday treat or special family recipe at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. On Sunday, December 18, 2pm – 4pm, enter a homemade cupcake or cookie in the Ultimate Cupcake & Cookie Challenge. The cost for entry is $10, which will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge’s culinary team will select three winners in each category based on taste, and there will be a prize awarded for overall best presentation. The grand prize for each category is an overnight stay in a Parlor Suite with breakfast in bed. Please note that participants may only enter one category. To enter a recipe, please complete the entry form available at www.theballantynehotel.com. Registrations are due by Friday, December 9. Contact Katie Saunders at 704-248-4007 or ksaunders@theballantynehotel.com for more information.
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge will offer a festive holiday brunch on Sunday, December 25, 11am – 3pm in the Ballantyne Ballroom. The elaborate buffet will include a variety of salads, an assortment of cheese and seafood displays, breakfast items with omelet station, carving station and indigenous desserts. There will be live traditional holiday music from the Henry Buff Dillard Band. Cost is $55 per person, $28 for children, ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax and gratuity). Private dining rooms are available. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call 704-248-4100 or visit www.gallery-restaurant.com.
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge features a gift of a room offer when guests stay two nights, the third consecutive night is free. Pricing starts at $189 per night based on the best available rate. Ideal for visiting family and friends or an escape from a hectic holiday season, the package is available through December 31, 2011. Reserve online at www.theballantynehotel.com or by calling 1-800-325-3589.
Celebrate 2012 in style with a festive overnight package at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. The New Year’s Eve Dinner Package includes an elegant room, dinner in Gallery Restaurant, complimentary valet parking and a 2pm late check-out. Pricing starts at $299 for double occupancy. Reserve online at www.theballantynehotel.com or by calling 1-800-325-3589.
Ring in the New Year with a live-spinning DJ, appetizers and drink specials in the Great Hall beginning at 9pm. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight. There will be a $25 cover charge for attendees not staying or dining at the hotel.
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, part of Starwood’s The Luxury Collection, is a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond award-wining hotel located in Charlotte, NC. Featuring 214 elegant guest rooms, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge also offers a four-bedroom Cottage and a Lodge group retreat with 36 spacious guest rooms. Guests can enjoy meeting and event facilities, spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, Dana Rader Golf School, tennis and dining at Gallery Restaurant. For the past two years, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge has received the Tiffany Trophy, an annual award presented by The Luxury Collection to the hotel or resort with the highest overall guest satisfaction score in North America. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is owned by Bissell. For information and reservations, please contact The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge toll-free at 866-248-4824, or visit www.theballantynehotel.com. Like The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at www.facebook.com/ballantynehotel or follow The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at www.twitter.com/ballantynehotel.
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 75 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.
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April 14 – Lamb, Nose to Tail
July 21 – Fish & Shellfish – MF Foley & Gallery Signature Dishes
August 11 – Pairings – Local Farms, Distilleries & Breweries
October 27 – BBQ – Featuring our Local Baucom’s Best Beef
December 1 – Cooking Techniques – Traditional & Modern French
Cooking School is held on a Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Upon completion of each session, attendees will receive a folder of recipe cards. The cost for each session is $85 plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required at 704-248-4100.
About The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, part of Starwood’s The Luxury Collection, is a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond award-wining hotel located in Charlotte, NC. Featuring 214 elegant guest rooms, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge also offers a four-bedroom Cottage and a Lodge group retreat with 36 spacious guest rooms. Guests can enjoy meeting and event facilities, spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, Dana RaderGolf School, tennis and dining at Gallery Restaurant. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is a two-time winner of the Tiffany Trophy, an annual award presented by The Luxury Collection to the hotel or resort with the highest overall guest satisfaction score in North America. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is owned by Bissell. For information and reservations, please contact The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge toll-free at 866-248-4824, or visit www.theballantynehotel.com. Like The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at www.facebook.com/ballantynehotel or follow The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at www.twitter.com/ballantynehotel.
About The Luxury Collection
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 75 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.
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The open, bright and contemporary new Courtyard hotel lobby welcomes guests with vivid contrasting colors, including blue, green, orange and red. The traditional front desk has been replaced with separate welcome pedestals to create more personal and private interactions when guests check in. This allows staff to move about to show guests the lobby features and provide assistance. Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area.
A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 52-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines. Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions.
Guests can connect to free WiFi and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices. The enlarged business library features several complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.
Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.; offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast with a We Proudly Serve Starbucks® location; and light evening fare, including snacks, wine and beer so guests can unwind. The MarketTM, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries, is always open for late-night cravings or the toothpaste you forgot to pack.
Green has been Courtyard’s signature color since Marriott launched the brand 25 years ago. Now it is even greener with the introduction of a guest recycling program for the environment. Receptacles for paper, glass, plastic and metal will be conveniently located by side exits.
For more information, please call 704-341-0041 or visit www.courtyardballantyne.com.
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Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, including guest guided video tours of the new lobby and the latest brand information, visit www.gocourtyard.com. For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.
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