“Favorite Summer Wine Giveaway” What is your favorite summer wine? We want to know! Post on our facebook wall what is your favorite & you will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to the Stonehenge Winery at Chelsea Sun. No purchase necessary to enter, winner will be chosen at random. Contest runs 6/16/11-6/30/11 winner will be announced on Facebook on 7/1/2011, must be 21 or older to qualify. GOOD LUCK!
4th of July is going to be a great time this year at the Chelsea Sun Inn. With all the local events going on, its only a short drive to some amazing 4th of July celebrations! Check out the article below for information on what is going on in the Poconos and start planning your holiday weekend getaway!
check availability at our website, make sure you check out the 15% off special for 4th of July!
Press Release/June 24, 2008
Alicia M. Quinn
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
570.421.5791
alicia@poconos.org
CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS
Events and Activities Explode Throughout the Four-County Region
POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA., June 24, 2008 – The Fourth of July is a time when families come together and honor our nation’s birthday. Whether you’re taking a trip or looking for fireworks close to home, visitors celebrating our nation’s independence in the Pocono Mountains can expect a variety of events and fireworks displays to be enjoyed.
Fourth of July Festivals and Crowd-Pleasing Favorites
– July 3 through July 7, enjoy incredible and additional savings at The Crossings Premium Outlet’s Holiday Sidewalk Sale in Tannersville. Find deals at over 100 designer brand-name retailers including Banana Republic, Burberry, Coach, GAP Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and many more. 570-629-4650.
– East Stroudsburg celebrates Independence Day on July 4 with the American Freedom Festival featuring live music by local artists, a culinary midway and pavilion, an artisan and merchant bazaar, amusement rides and action games. Bring the kids for prize drawings, face painting, an Olympic-size swimming pool and more from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Dansbury Park. 570-424-7540.- Fireworks Display Over Lake Wallenpaupack; begins at 9 p.m., July 4 (570-226-3191)
– Visit downtown Hawley on July 4 for the Independence Day Parade. The parade will be held at noon on Main Street. 570-226-3191.
– Come celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 4 at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. The Forest Site will wave the tour fees for the day as a way to commemorate Independence Day and to bring attention to the national role that Grey Towers and the Pinchot family played in the introduction of natural resource conservation to America. The tours are offered on the hour from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. 570-296-9630.
– July 4 through July 6, join the fun at the American Roots Music Festival in Matamoras. Bring the family to Airport Park for live music, vendors and much more! The American Roots music genres represented include Country & Western, Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, Texas Swing, Rockabill and many more. 973-670-9373.
– The Pocono Choral Society will commemorate this year’s Independence Day on July 5 with a patriotic celebration of America in Song at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. Celebration to include Irving Berlin’s God Bless America, Thomas Dorsey’s Precious Lord, Take My Hand, favorites from the 40’s and a selection of gospel. Tickets start at $13. Show begins at 3pm. 570-420-2808.
Fireworks Displays
– Central Park Fireworks Celebration in Honesdale; begins at dusk, July 3; rain date July 5. 570-253-5492.
– Dansbury Park Fireworks Display in East Stroudsburg; begins at dusk, July 4. 570-424-7540.
– Fireworks Display Over Lake Wallenpaupack; begins at 9 p.m., July 4; rain date July 5. 570-226-3191.
– Shawnee Mountain Fireworks Display at Shawnee Place Play and Water Park, Shawnee on Delaware; begin at dusk, July 5; rain date July 6. 800-233-4218.
– Camelbeach Waterpark Fireworks Display in Tannersville; begin at 9 p.m., July 5; rain date July 6. 570-629-1661.
This is just a sampling of events taking place in the Pocono Mountains this Fourth of July weekend. For a complete listing, please visit our calendar of events online at 800poconos.com.
About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania’s Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers. Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261 miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks.
Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities. This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains.
Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.
Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667). The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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article on the Pocono Mountains Visitors Website.
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This month only Stonehenge Winery, located at the Chelsea Sun Inn is selling their Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wine for only $9.00 a bottle! Stock up while supplies last!
*Note: for anyone who wants to purchase wine but is not a guest of the Inn, please call ahead to schedule a tasting. 610-588-8600 Thank you!
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A lot of our guests come ready to explore the Poconos or revisit their favorite places there but we wanted to make sure that no one misses out on The Lehigh Valley! It has so much to offer most of our guests who start to explore it says they wish they could go back for more!
A great site to check out is Discover Lehigh Valley it covers everything from where to eat, shop, dance, the music scene and everything in between. The website features a discount section, maps, and great event calendar that fills you in on everything going on in the Lehigh Valley. Take a look below for some of the things they have listed for next week (June 10th-12th) and then check out the site for some more great information!
- Strawberry Festival
- Tractor & Wagon Show
- Da Vinci Science Center 2011 Invention Showcase
- Kid’s Club Story Time
- Antique Wagon & Tractor Show
- Trexlertown Chick-fil-A Carnival
- Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery – Public Tour
- Blues, Brews & Barbeque
- Free Brewery Tour
- Louisville Bats @ Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
- Chansonnette Fringe Fest
- Whitewater Rafting Weekend
- Annual Young Artist Exhibition
- Lehigh Valley Civil War Days
- How People Make Things at Da Vinci Science Center
- Disc Golf
- Artifest
- Sleeping Beauty
- Clover Hill Vineyards & Winer – June Owner’s Select
- “Kachinas: Spirit Dolls of the Hopi”
- Exhibit: “Mystery Unearthed: The Extraordinary Story of Two Lenape Rock Shelters”
- Exhibit: “American Presidents: George Washington to Barack Obama”
- Private Lives at the Pennsylvania Playhouse
- Modern Times Exhibit at the Gallery at the State Theatre
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The Chelsea Sun is located in a rural area, but there is not shortage of great restaurants.We wanted to share with you are favorite finds, and our guests favorite picks as well!
- Cherry Valley Bistro: Stroudsburg, PA website
- Sycamore Grill: Delaware Water Gap, PA website
- Valley View Restaurant: Mount Bethel, PA website
- Anetlao’s: Delaware Water Gap, PA website
- Miss Emma’s Cafe: Bangor, PA (no website)
- Thisilldous: Belvidere, NJ website
Have you stayed at the Inn and went to another great restaurant that isn’t listed above, leave us a comment about it!
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For the month of June, the Chelsea Sun Inn is giving you an extra 10% discount for their already lower midweek reservation rates (Sunday-Thursday Nights only)
Visit our website here to check availability and for more information!
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On May 7th 2011 the Inn hosted its first outdoor wedding for Jasmine and Steve. Although there was a little period of rain at the start of the reception, the sun was out for the rest of the day and helped to create a great wedding day for the happy couple.
Hope you enjoy a few of the pictures below!
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With the start of the summer season upon us, guests often ask what are some fun outdoor activities we recommend for the area, just thought we would share a few of our guests favorite finds!
- The “Niagara of Pennsylvania”, Bushkill Falls is among the Keystone State’s most famous scenic attractions. This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest.
2. Happy Trails
- A great horse back riding location with a lot of great trails and options.
3. Delware Water Gap Country Club Golf Course
- It’s not everyday that you can play a scenic mountain course, built-in the 1920’s, that hosted a major tournaments played by so many legendary golfers. That’s what you get at Water Gap Country Club, the historic course, located in the town of Delaware Water Gap, and the site of the Eastern Open in 1926-1928. Affordable Rates and only 10 minutes from the Inn!
4. The Crossings Premium Outlets
- Outlet center featuring over 100 designer and name brand outlet stores offering savings of 25% to 65% everyday. Located off Exit 299 of Interstate 80 in Tannersville. Open year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Senior citizen and group discounts available.
- About Mount Airy Casino Resort The lakeside Mount Airy Casino Resort is located in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains. The casino resort features a mix of more than 2,450 of the latest slot machines and hottest table games. Dining options at the resort include red Steakhouse, offering prime aged steaks and the freshest seafood; Le Sorelle Cucina, offering Italian delicacies; Betty’s Diner, featuring All-American dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; The Buffet at Mount Airy, featuring seven distinct stations and our Sunday Signature Brunch.
- Today the Market provides not only fresh organic produce and glorious flowers but pastured eggs and meat as well as artisan bread and cheese, honey, baked goods, fiber and fine crafts. Locate 30 minutes from the Inn this is a great way to spend some of your time while visiting the Inn.
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Summer is almost here and there is a lot of things we are excited for this summer! The change of seasons is also bringing a lot of changes to the Inn.We have hired on two new team members, Marie and Stephen and they are going to be a great additional to the Inn. Stonehenge Vineyard and Winery, located at the Inn, is also starting to bottle some new fruit wines which include their Cranberry; Peach Chardonnay; Black Cherry Pinot Noir, Raspberry Merlot and Apple Sauvignon Blanc.
The vineyard is going to be in bloom in the next month or two which always is a fun view. The outdoor pool and hot tub will be opening at the end of May and we are excited for guests to be able to enjoy that as well. We will keep you updated on all the new spring and summer happenings at the Inn!
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