Claremont Inn & Winery Sep/Oct 2017

Claremont Inn & Winery's online newsletter for September & October 2017

September/October 2017

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— THE PERFECT TIME TO COME TO THE WINERY! It’s Fall GetAway Time

Hey Everybody! WOW, that was quick! It seems like we were just planting our straw bale garden, and here we are harvesting the produce of all that work. September and October are great months to visit the Claremont Inn & Winery. The weather is still great, so it is fun to be out in the garden, enjoying a glass of wine, maybe playing a few garden games and testing your skills out, going for a walk, or playing some golf at the nearby course. The Claremont Straw Bale Garden — I should say the first-ever Claremont Straw Bale Garden — has been a great experience. Some things worked and some things didn’t, but overall, it turned into a jungle, and we loved it! Do stop by and see it before it is gone! We are already planning for next year; the bales are ordered, and we are working out the kinks for an even bigger garden show. Halloween Murder Mystery is Saturday, October 28! One of our best crops in the Claremont Straw Bale Garden has been pumpkins — big ones and little ones — so the Country Music Awards venue will be sure to be decorated with them. We still have a couple of rooms available for this fun event, so reserve yours today.

Holiday Parties — It’s Time To Book!

How About a Whole House Event for the Holidays?

And speaking of the Holidays, if you are planning on having a Holiday Party here this year, get your date reserved! The season is a little bit short this year because of how the weekend dates fall, so call today to set your date, especially if you want a Friday or Saturday!

Check out the details on page 4 if you want to plan a Holiday to Remember — A Whole House Event at the Claremont Inn & Winery. We do all the work; you have all the fun. You can rent the Inn for one or two days, schedule an event or two, or just hang out and enjoy being with your family, the Inn, and all the great food. It’s all up to you! Holiday Whole House Events must be booked by September 30, so call us today to get the scoop and to reserve your date: 719-348-5125.

Cheers!

Harry &

Dave

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Fall Cooking Classes in the Claremont Kitchen!

September 16: Knife Skills Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and it doesn’t have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don’t always wield a knife correctly, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder and less safe than it should be. In this indispensable class, you will learn how to slice, dice, and chop in the safest and most efficient manner as you prepare a menu of small plate tapas, both savory and sweet. September 23: Italian Techniques, Risotto and Pasta Workshop Learn the techniques and tips for preparing these two Italian kitchen staples. October 14: Pizza and Wine Bar Join us for this pizza party ... and for your next pizza party at home, you’ll have the ingredients for success. You will learn, step by step, how to make the

perfect pizza pie, prepare sophisticated sides, and more. Your complete menu will include: Arugula and Mixed Greens Salad with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Shaved Parmesan; Southern Italian Home-Style Pizza; Pizza Bianca; Egg and Potato Pizza; Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pizza; and Neapolitan Pizza. Don’t forget dessert! Indulge in a Nutella and Banana Pie. You will enjoy your pies with red and white Italian wines. October 21: Classic Northern Italian Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the heartland of Northern Italian food. November 18: Holiday Party Glitz and Glam!

Holiday appetizers and entrees to thrill a crowd … of holiday partygoers.

*Menus subject to adjustment, based on availability of ingredients and the attitude of the Chef. Bookings must be made by calling us at 888-291-8910.

AWHOLE HOUSE AFFAIR!

Some of the whole house events we have hosted included 50th wedding anniversary parties, family reunions, health and wellness retreats, weddings, business meetings, class reunions, think tank groups, networking groups, and even celebrations of great lives lived at the time of their passing. Couples Cooking classes and Murder Mystery Dinners have also been cause for great fun and wonderful memories.

Imagine having your very own 10-bedroom mansion in the country to entertain your guests and family. What a perfect way to celebrate a family get- together, special event, or holiday! And the best part is we do all the work and you have all the fun. What a perfect plan for a family reunion or celebrating a special event! Guests who rent the entire inn, whether it is for one night or two nights, truly have an unforgettable experience.

Your ‘Whole House Affair’ Awaits!

The wonderful part of choosing the Claremont Inn & Winery for an event is that there are no other guests! Only you, your invited guests, and our attentive staff will be there. Whole house events are usually based on a 24-hour rental. You may start checking in between noon and 1 p.m. It is always fun for first-time guests to take a tour prior to everyone checking in to their rooms to see all there is to see. You can explore all of the unique nooks and crannies of the Inn. When you choose the Claremont Inn & Winery for your event, you have the opportunity to plan every detail. Or, just give us an idea of what you would like, and we will take care of everything. Our 10 spacious guest rooms can easily accommodate 20 people, assuming double occupancy. Two of our guest rooms — the Colorado room and the Secret Garden room — have an extra queen-size bed in them. Rollaway beds are also available in some rooms. We usually limit the number of guests staying in the Inn to about 20 adults. Should your group be larger than this, we are able to host groups of up to 50 people, with additional guests staying at the hotel next door. Package pricing is available to add these rooms onto your whole house event.

The Whole House Affair Package includes the following:

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10 luxurious rooms for up to 20 guests

Early check-in and late checkout (noon to noon)

Welcoming reception and tour of Claremont Inn & Winery

Wine and Appetizers Welcome Reception

Dinner in the Great Hall Dining Room each evening

Movie Theater

Innkeeper’s attention to all details

Full Country Inn Breakfast each morning

And so much more!

Be a Guest at Your Own Event!

Let our expert staff handle all of the details, preparation, and service. Take the stress and worry out of your big event. Imagine your very own mansion in the country: a 12,000-square-foot home, complete with an attentive staff and delicious food and drink — all waiting for you to arrive. Choose a one- or two-night event and leave the work to us, while you take all of the credit!

There is nothing like it on the planet!

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— It’s a Real Thing! Phat Pharmer Wine

of this was we got to know our customers on a more personal basis, which resulted in a friendlier relationship between the Inn personnel and our guests. All good!

The story of Phat Pharmer wine is a wonderful tale of shifting tastes, great customer experiences, and understanding unique market trends and capitalizing on those singular customer segments with a product that brings both joy for the consumer and profitability for the small business. It’s a win-win, so to speak. But let’s start at the beginning of this tale of how we got to have Phat Pharmer Wine. It was during the holiday party season a few years back — November through January — here at the Claremont Inn. We had just introduced our handmade wines to our guests, so this would have been the winter of 2011. We had been doing Holiday parties for families, friends, organizations, and businesses here in eastern Colorado since 1996, so we had built up quite a solid base of loyal holiday celebrators. This is beer-drinking, whisky-sipping country, so we knew we had a challenge with introducing this audience to the handcrafted wine that is made at the Claremont Inn & Winery. The wines were warmly embraced, and the guests could not believe that there could be a wine that they actually liked! So, over the next few years, the party business grew and more people embraced the notion of a party at the Inn that was going to feature wonderful wine, good food, and a fun tasting experience. Because wine was new for most partygoers, we found that during the wine tasting portion of these parties, we were delivering an educational and entertaining experience. The wonderful side effect Here’s another avocado delight. It’s great on bruschetta toasts or as a dip for veggies and chips, and it is so easy! We also used this to make a super egg and tuna salad. Just add some tuna, hard-boiled eggs, celery, capers, and chopped onions with enough of the Avocado and Anchovy dip to bind it together, and there you have a quick, delicious bite! Be sure to store it with cellophane wrap pressed down tightly right on top of the dip. This helps keep the top from turning dark. Chef Dave’s Avocado and Anchovy Dip

At one of these parties, one of our whiskey-to-dry red wine converts said to me, “You know what, Harry? You need to name a wine ‘Fat Farmer,’ and the description should be simply ‘Full- Bodied Red.’” Well, I loved it and put into motion the approval process with the federal government to get this wine approved. Some of the best ideas come from your customers. As business owners, you need to constantly listen and provide a natural environment for capturing these nuggets. So, here we are in 2017 with Phat Pharmer wine selling out in its first release. Thank you, Mr. Ritchey! Can you guess who buys it and why? Don’t be sad that you did not get a bottle or two of this full- bodied red; a new release of Phat Pharmer is due in the Fall! Oh, and I know you are wondering about the spelling change. That is a whole other process within the Claremont Inn & Winery Marketing Machine and the subject for a future Newsletter Article on Market Introduction. Phat Pharmer wine — It’s a Real Thing!

Harry The Vinter at the Inn

Ingredients •

1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded

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1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon

¼ cup parsley

6 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions 1. Blend all ingredients in food processor until almost smooth with flecks of herbs. (Add salt, if necessary, though the anchovies usually contribute enough.)

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This Year Make Your Holidays Unforgettable! Plan AWHOLE HOUSE Event For Your Family At The Claremont Inn &Winery. See Page 2 inside for details.

Plan a Whole House Event!

Whole House Affair must be booked by September 30, 2017!

DATES AVAILABLE:

• Thanksgiving Eve, November 22 • Thanksgiving, November 23

Christmas Dates to Consider:

• Friday, December 22 • Saturday, December 23 • Sunday, December 24 • Monday, December 25 • Tuesday, December 26

Call today to start planning your Holiday Event: 719-348-5125 You have all the fun; we do all the work!

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