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Artists wanted Afton Art in the Park on the St. Croix River

Kathy321 — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:42:07 +0000

Looking for quality Artists to participate in the 34th annual Afton Art in the Park in downtown Afton. For more information and vendor forms go to www.aftonmnarea.com or aftonartfair.com

Dine and Stay for Haiti

Kathy321 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:09:14 +0000

The Afton House Inn & The Stillwater Balloon Co. along with over 80 Twin Cities Restaurants and over 50 hotels and B&B’s have come together to help raise $50k to build an orphanage with a 30-50% off Gift Card Sale at http://www.dineandstayforhaiti.com.

100% of proceeds to build an orphanage in Boucan, Haiti.

Make a Difference & Help Rebuild Haiti, Go to http://www.dineandstayforhaiti.com and buy gift cards. Help spread the word, cut/paste into your status. Gift Cards are available now!! This Fundraiser is endorsed by Minnesota Restaurant Association, Minnesota Lodging Association, Inns of the Valley.com Bed and Breakfast Association and Twin Cities Originals. For more information you can contact Dave Jarvis at The Historic Afton House Inn. 612-859-7914

Australian & New Zealand Wine Dinner & Room Special Afton House Inn

Kathy321 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:10:49 +0000

Friday January 15, 2010

“A Taste of Down Under”
Australian & New Zealand Wine Dinner Event

4 course dinner plus horsdouveres paired with 5 wines

6:30 PM Reception
7:00 PM 1st Course Served

$54.95 (Plus tax and 15% gratuity)

Hors d’oeuvres
Chef Selected Canapés
Traminer/Reisling – Rosemount – South East Australia
Seafood Course
Curry Marinated Shrimp Sautéed over Kamura Puree with a
Rich Curry Sauce and Green Oil
Pinot Noir – New Harbor – Marlborough, New Zealand
Soup Course
Wild Mushroom Cappuccino with Horseradish Crème Fraiche,
Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms
and Fresh Chive, Served with a White Truffle Crostini
Shiraz – Rosemount “Mudgee” Show Reserve – Mudgee, Australia
Intermezzo
Kiwi Lime Sorbet
Entree
Cinnamon Rubbed Rack of Lamb with Figs and Smoked Root Vegetable Tower
Finished with a Sweet Fig Demi Glace
Shiraz/Grenache – Rosemount Estate – South East Australia
Dessert
Authentic New Zealand Pavlova topped with Mixed Berries, Fresh Berry Sauce and Whipped Cream
Muscat of Alexandria – Alice White “Lexia” – South East Australia

Don’t want to drive? Stay with us!

“Romantic Room Special”
Reserve a Romantic Room with
a Jacuzzi and Fireplace
Save 35% off room reservation with

Wine Dinner Reservations.

Call 651-436-8883 Today!

Ring in the New Year Historic Afton House Inn Lodging and Dining

Kathy321 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:25:30 +0000

Start the New Year with a Romantic Room and Dinner at The Historic Afton House Inn. Enjoy a room with a Jacuzzi for two and gas fireplace. No need to drive. You can enjoy fine dining and celebrate the New Year Dining at The Afton House Inn’s award winning restaurant. Enjoy Flaming Steak Diane or try our special of the night. Four Course Dinner with or without wine pairings and many more special appetizers,entrees and desserts to choose from Stay two nights and receive 50% off your second night stay.

Holiday Wine Dinner Afton House Inn Dec. 18th

Kathy321 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:51:43 +0000

Friday, December 18, 2009

Holiday Wine Dinner

3 course dinner plus horsdoeuvres paired with 4 wines.

$29.95 without wines. $39.95 with wines.

(Plus tax & 15% gratuity)

6:30 PM Reception
7:00 PM 1st Course Served

Hors d’oeuvres / Meet & Greet
Chef Selected Butler Passed Canapés
Sparkling ~ Wycliff Brut ~ California

Salad
Salad of Beets, Dried Cranberries, Blood Oranges,
Goat Cheese, Field Greens and a Walnut Vinaigrette
Chardonnay ~ Frei Brothers Reserve ~ Russian River Valley, California

Entree
Roasted 1/2 Cornish Game Hen with Cherry Wild Rice and Braised Root Vegetables
Pinot Noir ~ Le Grande Noir ~ France

Dessert
Mocha Crème Brûlée
with Kahlua Crème Anglaise
Old Vine Zinfandel ~ Ravenswood ~ Lodi, California

Don’t want to drive? Stay with us!

“Romantic Room Special”
Reserve a Romantic Room with
a Jacuzzi and Fireplace
from $179 -$195 for Only $119
from $235 for Only $149
Must have Wine Dinner Reservations.

For Reservations Call
651-436-8883

Reserve today. This event will sell out

Italian Wine Dinner Afton House Inn & Lodging Special

Kathy321 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:54:33 +0000

Friday Nov. 20, 2009

Italian Wine Dinner
6- course dinner plus horsdouveres paired with 6 wines
$59.95 (Plus tax and 15% gratuity)

6:30 PM Reception
7:00 PM 1st Course Served

Horsd’oeuvres
Chef Selected Canapes
Soave – Bolla – Veneto Region

Soup & Pasta Duet
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Foam & Fried Leeks
& Gnocchi with Butternut Squash, Field Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes,
Sage Browned Butter Sauce
Gavi – Cortese di Gavi – Alba, Piedmont

Seafood Risotto
Saffron Risotto with Crab, Lobster and Shrimp in a rich Lobster Cream Sauce
Garganega/Chardonnay – Tommasi “Giulietta” – Verona, Veneto

Duck
Seared Duck Breast with Braised Artichokes, Potatoes, Spinach
with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Dolcetto d’Alba ~ Pio Cesare ~ Alba, Piedmont

Intermezzo
Lemon Chello Sorbet

Lamb
Grilled Lamb with Pepper Stew and Sauteed Zuchinni
Valpolicella Ripasso – Villalta – Valpolicella, Veneto

Dessert
Chocolate Mousse in Phillo Cup
with Moscato-Apricot Cream Anglaise
Moscato d’Asti – Beviamo – Asti, Piedmont

Don’t want to drive? Stay with us!

“Romantic Room Special”
Reserve a Romantic Room with
a Jacuzzi and Fireplace
from $179 -$195 for Only $119
from $235 for Only $149

Must have Wine Dinner Reservations.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL
651-436-8883

Halloween Dance & Dinner Afton House Inn October 17th

Kathy321 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:54:17 +0000

Come learn the Hustle (Disco) and mysterious Tango during this 50 minute dance lesson by Tom Larson.
Wear your 70’s Disco attire or your favorite fun Halloween Costume.
Enjoy our 3-course sit down dinner plus butler passed appetizers ……. served with 3 wines

6:30pm – Meet & Greet Reception with butler passed canapés and sparkling wine

7pm – Dinner Served.

8pm – Group “A” Dance Lesson

9pm – Group “B” Dance Lesson

10 – 11pm – Dance Party!
$58.95 plus tax. Gratuity Included in price.

Reserve a room at the Inn and take 20% off your room stay.

Apple Fest Sunday Brunch Historic Afton House Inn

Kathy321 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:44:30 +0000

Visit Afton and dine at the Historic Afton House Inn along the Scenic St. Croix River for its famous Sunday Champagne Brunch. We have added a touch of fresh apples for the season. Enjoy a delicious array of entrees, desserts and fresh apple cider on our fabulous buffet. Reserve Brunch Reservations and a room at the Inn and receive 20$ off your room. Take a short drive to one of the many apple orchards just minutes from the Historic Afton House Inn 651-436-8883 www.aftonhouseinn.com

Dinner and Dance Cruise with Tom Larson

Kathy321 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:34:07 +0000

Dinner and Dancing aboard the Grand Duchess

Friday, August 29th, 2009

Boarding at 6:30 PM, Departing at 7:00 PM.

7:15 – 8:15 PM ~ Group 1 Dinner & Group 2 Dance Lessons

8:15-9:15 PM ~ Group 2 Dinner & Group 1 Dance Lessons
9:15-11 PM ~ Dance Party

Back to the dock by 10 PM, party until 11:00 PM!

$58.95/person

Best Dressed Single and Best Dressed Couple Receive a Bottle of Wine!!

Your evening will be filled with fun dance lessons and romantic dancing for you and your partner by professional dance instructor Tom Larson from the Ballroom & Wedding Dance Studio. Lessons start simple and add fun, interesting and romantic moves. Lessons are designed for both the beginner and seasoned dancers alike. The instruction is excellent, you will catch on easily and be able to use these dances the rest of your life!

Dinner Buffet
Tortilla Crusted Tilapia & Chicken Chardonnay
Buttered Parsley Potatoes, Chef’s Vegetables
Cold Salads, Mediterranean Salad, Rolls & Butter

Chef’s Choice Dessert & Coffee
Cash Bar Available for soft drinks, cocktails, beer & wine.

Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets are non-refundable http://www.aftonhouseinn.com or call 651-436-8883

Reserve any Jacuzzi Room and receive 20% off your room reservations with the purchase of dance cruise tickets. Must mention this special at the time of reserving.

Scott Hansen Comedy Dinner Cruise with Afton Hudson Cruise Lines / Afton House Inn

Kathy321 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:16:48 +0000

Enjoy a cruise on the Scenic St. Croix River with Scott Hansen Comedian. Enjoy dinner and laugh away the evening. Friday, August 14th boarding in Hudson Wisconsin on the Grand Duchess Charter Boat at 6:30 pm – Cruise 7-10 pm $54.95 pp – Reserve your tickets today at www.aftonhouseinn.com or call 651-436-8883. Receive 15% off your room reservation with Comedy Cruise Tickets.