Nemacolin Resort 'Taste of Nemacolin' Spring Series

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, a premier resort located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands, and TABLE Magazine have partnered to celebrate the best of food and wine this spring. ‘Taste of Nemacolin’ comprised of four weekends from March through May 2010, will feature unique programs including exclusive wine tastings, cooking classes hosted by award winning chefs, gastronomic events, and Five-Star Wine Pairing Dinners.

“Nemacolin prides itself on serving as a gateway to an unparalleled epicurean experience,” explains Chris Plummer, General Manager. “As a publication that is dedicated to celebrating the food culture and lifestyle in Pennsylvania, TABLE Magazine compliments Nemacolin’s drive to deliver quality and promote wellness.”

The property has long been a favored destination for those looking to celebrate their culinary passion. The resort features award winning chefs and restaurants, including Lautrec, one of only 20 restaurants in the world to hold both a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond award simultaneously. Nemacolin is also home to the largest wine cellar in Pennsylvania which features over 21,000 bottles.

The ‘Taste of Nemacolin’ Series package is available for travelers looking to pair luxurious accommodations with one of the four scheduled gourmet series weekends. The package includes two nights’ accommodations, a $400 amenity credit, as well as the daily resort fee. Rates start at $853.99 for a Lodge Double or King room. For reservations please contact a Resort Sales Specialist at 866/344-6957 or visit http://www.nemacolin.com.

EVENTS:
Taste of Nemacolin: Gourmet Getaway (March 12 – 14, 2010)
Week one’s ‘Gourmet Getaway’ festivities start with a Wine Tasting followed by a California Cabernet Shootout. Guests are then offered a hands-on cooking class as well as an Italian Food and Wine Luncheon. The resort will also coordinateg a Coffee Cupping and Chocolate Tasting Experience, a Reserve French Wine Tasting, and a Five Star Wine Pairing Dinner at Lautrec.

Taste of Nemacolin: Setting the Spring Table (March 26 – 28, 2010)
The weekend highlights ‘Setting the Spring Table’ and features culinary classes exhibiting the art of cooking with Jamison’s Lamb and Roasting Elysian Fields Lamb of Leg. Epicureans can indulge in a La Prima Coffee tasting, the opportunity to enjoy a Reserve Tasting Wine Experience, a Five-Star dinner at Lautrec, as well as a Champagne Soiree and Sabrage.

Taste of Nemacolin: Out of the Woods, on to the TABLE (April 30 – May 2, 2010)
Guests are also invited to Nemacolin for an ‘Out of the Woods’ celebration of local foods featuring a Pennsylvania Wine Tasting and an ORVIS® Fly Fishing Demo which is followed by a forging excursion. The resort is also offering a workshop on how to cook with seasonal products, as well as a Freshly Forged Spring pairing dinner featuring dishes made with local ingredients, served with Pennsylvania wine.

Taste of Nemacolin: Bon Vivant (May 21 – 23, 2010)
The final installment kicks off with a New World Wine Dinner followed by a celebration of Poker, Scotch and Cigars. Individuals are then treated to a culinary program on how to prepare scallops followed by an Italian Food and Wine Luncheon. The resort will invite guests to view a trunk and fashion show, participate in a Reserve French Wine Tasting, and enjoy a Five-Star Grand Tasting and Wine Pairing Dinner at Lautrec.

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Nemacolin Woodlands is one of North America's premier resort destinations. Situated on nearly 2,000 acres, the Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond resort features 335 luxurious guestrooms, suites, townhouses, and private luxury homes, including the AAA Five-Diamond Falling Rock boutique hotel and clubhouse. In addition to the internationally acclaimed Woodlands Spa, the resort offers 36 holes of golf on two championship courses—the Pete Dye designed Mystic Rock and the traditional Links Course. For shooting of another sort, guests should visit our 30-station Shooting Academy, a sporting clays facility situated on 140 acres complete with a spacious lodge. Trail rides are available at the Equestrian Center, or for a more rugged trail experience, there’s the TOMCAR Tactical Training Center offering guests the ultimate in off road adventures. For shoppers there are 14 specialty shops, plus nearby Uniontown boasts the ultimate outdoor store, Woodlands World. As the seasons change, our ski facilities for both downhill and cross-country enthusiasts, snowboarders and snow tubers kick into high gear, or for a different winter experience visitors can enjoy dog sledding. Nemacolin Woodlands also boasts an impressive collection of 13 restaurants and lounges, and a multi-million dollar art collection. For meetings and events, Nemacolin Woodlands offers 31,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities including four ballrooms, a 200-seat lecture hall, and 24 meeting rooms - making Nemacolin Woodlands the ideal setting for functions ranging from weddings to sales meetings. For those guests arriving by air, our on-property private airfield with 3,900-foot airstrip is available. For additional information, please visit our website at www.nemacolin.com or call 866-399-6957.