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Sunday, December 12, 2010

New Years Eve Celebration in the Catskill Mountains


10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3,2,1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Come ring in the New Year at Scribner Hollow Lodge’s New Years Eve Celebration in the Catskill Mountains.

The gourmet menu is filled with decedent choices. Enjoy specialties like Grilled Mako Shark Steak , Barbecued American Bison Short Ribs, or Tuscan Wild Games Out. Devour a Symphony of Game that includes grilled duck breast, a boar chop, and smoked duck apple brandy sausage. Classic favorite of the night include Free Range Chicken and Roast Prime Rib.

Scribner Hollow’s wine menu has been honored in Wine Spectator Magazine for the “Award of Excellence” and also for having, “One of the most outstanding wine lists in the world.” The wine choices for New Year’s Eve are no doubt world class. Choose from Epernay, France’s Pol Roger “Millenium” Brut, Reim, France’s Veuve Clicquot Ponsarding “Yellow Label” Brut, Valdobbiadene, Italy’s Mionetto, Sergio Rose NV, Finger Lakes, New York’s Chateau Frank, Blanc de Blancs, 2002, and many more. Check out the full wine list here.

For only $75 per adult, enjoy dinner, dancing with DJ spun tunes, champagne, and an open bar from 12-1:00a.m. This is a party you won’t want to miss! To make reservations for this event, call 1-800-395-4683.

After ringing in the New Year, stay the night with us in one of our mountain lodge style rooms complete with all of today’s amenities.

Welcome in 2011 with great food, fantastic wine, and a big celebration at the rustic Scribner Hollow Lodge.


13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, New York 12442
Phone: 518-263-4211



Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Hunter Mountain NY Restaurant Wine Dinner



Scribner Hall is proud to present Wild Game Harvest Dinner this December 11th. This year the “Wild Game Harvest Dinner” is bound to tantalize all the senses. Superbly prepared cuisine is paired with some of the finest offerings from European and U.S. vintners.

Beautiful contrasts permeate Scribner Hall’s Wild Game Harvest Dinner from wild to sophisticated. Succulent wild game proteins have been hand selected for the night’s culinary journey, Guests can look forward to rainbow trout, bison, venison, boar and more. Tasty herbs, vegetables and mushrooms accompany every course in ways to dazzle all the senses. Not to be outdone, dessert will cap the evening in the sweet subtle flavors of a specially made Riesling Sorbet made from Standing Stone Winery and Steve’s Ice Cream. If you don’t believe me, you can always check out the menu yourself.

As if this marvelous dinner isn’t enough to entice a visit from even the most discerning visitor, Scribner Hall has sweetened the pot and offers special hotel rates for wine dinner guests. It would be an understatement to say that time is running out for this December 11th dinner so book rooms and reservations now (518-263-4211) at the Scribner Hollow Lodge.


13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, New York 12442
Phone: 518-263-4211



Friday, November 26, 2010

Hunter Mountain Hotel Discounts


Get Your Ski or Snowboard on! Book this fabulous rate online or call 1-800-395-4683.
13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, NY 
1-800-285-4683


Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Catskill Mountains Ski Hotel

Hunter Mountain Ski Hotel

Ski season is here in the Catskill Mountains so book your lodging at the Scribner Hollow Lodge now! The Scribner Hollow Lodge offers a refuge for city dwellers to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some gorgeous sights and thrilling skiing.

Only 1,000 yards from the Scribner Hollow Lodge, with a base elevation of 1600 ft. and a summit elevation of 3200 ft., you won’t want to miss the fun on Hunter Mountain’s slopes this ski season. Take a ride on one of the 11 lifts or enjoy one of the 55 trails available. Hunter Mountain is open from 9:00a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30a.m. until 4:00p.m. on weekends and holidays. Purchase daily lift tickets from $10 (for toddlers) to $65 (for adults on a weekend).
They offer a variety of great deals for lift tickets including a big lift card, season passes, and the 3X Card. The Big Lift Card gets you discounts all season for the low price of $45. You get 25% off weekends and holidays and 45% off of weekdays. Season passes give you unlimited access to skiing and great discounts at the ski shop and places to eat too! The 3X Card will get you 3 days of skiing for only $109!

Check out what it looks like right now on Hunter Mountain by clicking here. After a great day of skiing at Hunter Mountain, get some rest at the Scribner Hollow Lodge.

Windham Mountain is another wonderful winter wonderland located closely to the Scribner Hollow Lodge. Windham Mountain has 265 skiable acres and 46 ski slopes ready for you to ski down! Daily tickets range from $10 (for children 6 and under) to $68 (for adults on the weekends). The Gravity Card allows you to pay as you go for lift tickets at a discount. Windham Mountain even has night skiing available on certain nights! Click here for more details.

Come back to your rustic room at the Scribner Hollow Lodge after a thrilling day of skiing at Hunter or Windham Mountain, cozy up next to a warm fire, and enjoy our award winning cuisine.

13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, New York 12442
Phone: 518-263-4211



Monday, November 15, 2010

Windham Mountain Lodging




With ski season quickly approaching, now’s the time to book your stay at the Scribner Hollow Lodge while visiting Windham Mountain. Located in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, Windham Mountain offers gorgeous scenery and 46 phenomenal ski slopes. Regular hours are 8-4pm. on weekends and 9-4pm. on weekdays. However, from Dec. 17th through February 26th the hours are extended until 9pm. on Fridays, Saturdays, and around holidays.

Windham Mountain offers a variety of different types of lessons for everyone, no matter what the ski level. A one day package for Beginners and Beyond runs between $51-$79 and includes everything one needs to have a successful day of skiing. Private individual or group lessons are also available at a reasonable price. The PowerLearn Ski Clinic is also available for skiers. Featured in the New York Times, this is a clinic you won’t want to miss! It will teach you how to ski no matter what the terrain, using these four principles: equipment, technique, psychology, and customized learning. Some Perks of this program include: season passes, a custom boot footing, video capture of your skiing and review, and 2 days worth of instruction.

Windham Mountain offers many unique and exciting events. Friday nights in January and February is Budweiser’s Friday Night Lights Weekly Race Series. With weekly prizes for winners and an overall title awarded at the end, it’s sure to be Friday Night Fun! Some other upcoming events include: Ullr Festival and Guinness Record Unveiling, Dashing Through the Snow and Skiing Santa Snow Day, College Week, and Wounded Warriors Windham Weekend. Click here to see a full list of events and details.


Kids:
At the Windham Adventure Park there is great fun to be had with your family! Speed down a 650 foot snow covered slope in a snow tube. You and your children will enjoy the wild ride shrieking with delight! You can also head down to the ice skating rink. For only $10 for each session, you can enjoy one of the best places to skate in the entire region! There is also a great Children’s Learning Center decorated with festive themes throughout the year. It’s a fun and safe place for your children when you are out on the slopes. Lunch is even included! Windham Mountain even offers ski lessons for children. Click here for more details.


Whether you’re off for a weekend getaway or a winter vacation with the kids, Windham Mountain and the Scribner Hollow Lodge will not disappoint!

13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, New York 12442
Phone: 518-263-4211



Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Hotel Near Catskill Mountain Halloween Fun



This October, come stay at the Scribner Hollow Lodge in Hunter New York while enjoying all the fun Halloween Fun the Catskill Mountains has to offer.

There is great family fun at the Mystery Corn Maze at Hull-O Farms in Durham. Take a fun hay ride on a tractor up to the corn maze. Find your way around the twists and turns of the corn maze while taking in gorgeous fall views. Don’t forget to check out the farm animals and pick out a pumpkin too! After a day’s adventure come back and relax at the Scribner Hollow Lodge.

The Massacre Mansion is a Victorian style haunted house that has over thirteen frightening scenes. The Mansion is haunted by Dr. Angus Fear and his brother Edger. Discover all the Dr.’s crazy experiments and adventure through a secret passageway. Not only is the mansion haunted but its grounds have a graveyard that “Crazy Joe” takes care of, an Extreme Darkness haunted house, and Wolf Hollow Fright Trail. The Haunted House is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11p.m. and Sundays from 7-9p.m. Stay at the Scribner Hollow Lodge and visit Massacre Mansion if you dare!


Howe Caverns is a wonderfully beautiful nature made cave. In fact, scientists believe that Howe Caverns began to form 6 million years ago! In its 28th year, Halloween at Howe Caverns has opened up its cave for a spectacularly spooky good time! There will be ghosts, witches, and more! This year’s event will be held on October 29th from 5:30-8:30p.m. Adult tickets are only $10 and children 12 and under are $5. The proceeds for this event go to great charities. In the past, this event has raised over $300,000 for organizations like the American Cancer Society. Head down to the caves for an underground adventure and then come on back to the Scribner Hollow Lodge!


Book your room now at the Scribner Hollow Lodge and enjoy all the spooky and fun Halloween events this October in the Catskill Mountains!


13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, New York 12442
Phone: 518-263-4211



Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Hunter Mountain NY Oktoberfest Hotel





Stay at the beautifully rustic Scribner Hollow Lodge while attending Hunter Mountain’s Oktoberfest II. This German- American festival will be in its second weekend of celebration this October 9th and 10th. This festival is set against the gorgeous New England autumn colors. The bright yellows, oranges, reds and purples are covering the vast Catskill Mountains. Click here to see a map of the foliage which is currently nearing its peak. With this background of the beautiful fall foliage and terrific activities for the whole family, you won’t want to miss this event!



This is a lively and affordable Oktoberfest with FREE admission. There will be a wonderful farmer’s market, awesome activities for the kids, and excellent entertainment. The farmer’s market is in celebration of the fall harvest. Make sure you also check out all the vendors and the impressive things they have to offer. Meanwhile, the kids will be able to construct creative crafts and paint pumpkins at different stations.

Entertainers for the event include Jimmy Surr & his Orchestra, Enzian Bavarian Band, Capt. Squeeze and Zydeco Moshers, The Magic Trunk, and Andrew Simmons Wildlife Program. Jimmy Surr and his orchestra have over 106 recordings of polka music and Jimmy has won eighteen Grammy Awards! The Enzian Bavarian Band has been together for over 34 years producing authentic German music. Capt. Squeeze & Zydeco Moshers plays zydeco music with rock, jazz, and blues influence. The Magic Trunk is an awesome ventriloquist, comedian, and singer will also be performing. Andrew Simmons will also host a spectacular wildlife animal show. He has performed on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Good Day, New York, and more!

After all the fun come back to your cozy room at the Scribner Hollow Lodge and enjoy fine dining and gorgeous views of fall foliage.So, come on down to Oktoberfest for great music, food, beer, foliage, and fun and stay at the Scribner Hollow Lodge.

13 Scribner Hollow Road
Hunter, New York 12442
Phone: 518-263-4211