Wine Maker's Dinner at Fenn Valley on March 27

Saturday, March 27th

Fenn Valley Winery and Vineyards opens their doors for their second "Pre-Release" Wine Maker's Dinner.  Chef Christine Ferris will prepare a six course meal to complement the newest wines from Fenn Valley, including a Dry Reisling, Cabernet Franc and Select Harvest Vignoles.  Arrive at the winery around 6 pm for a champagne reception, and enjoy the rest of the evening enjoying fine wine, fine foods and great fun.  As of this posting there were still some spots available, and let's just say that every guest who has attended this event simply raves about it the next morning!

Suggested itinerary:  Arrive Friday afternoon, enjoy dinner in South Haven (using the free dinner certificate from our Getaway Package) and catch a performance at Foundry Hall.  Saturday morning it's breakfast at the B&B and the entire day to explore downtown's shops and cafes.  Saturday evening is the big dinner event, and Sunday morning we'll serve you a "sleep-in special" breakfast.  For room reservations, visit our web page, and we'll help you with maps and more details!

Live music this weekend in South Haven

Friday, March 26th at Foundry Hall ~ Two great midwestern old-time stringbands together for the first time! Cincinnati's Tillers meet Kalamazoo's Who Hit John? for an evening of music which is both traditional and progressive, serving a concoction of old-time traditionals, labor standards, and some less typical songs of the people's perspective. Clawhammer banjos, acoustic guitars, fiddle, jawharp and upright basses meet high mountain harmonies that belt and croon, lament and rejoice, while we all stomp and sing along.

Saturday, March 27th at Foundry Hall ~ Bill Bosler, hammered dulcimer, and Kevin Lockhart, finger style guitar, have been playing and performing for years. Their music plays off of each other's strengths, creating a unique blend of melody, counter melody, and harmonies all at once. Their performances capture that spirit with a mix of original and traditional tunes with a unique flair in their arrangements. Their latest CD, "Waterbound," was chosen as one of the best of 2008 by the Back Porch Radio program on WVPE-FM public radio.


Space is still available in the bed and breakfast, and we have one guest cottage available that can accommodate four or six people.  Click here for reservations and visit FoundryHall.com to purchase tickets for the show.

Pre-Release Dinner Event at Fenn Valley Winery

Fenn Valley Winery offers another of their famous wine maker dinners on March 27th.  This special event that features their new wines for the 2010 vintage.

Chef Christine Ferris is a favorite at Fenn Valley, and for good reason!  The six course menu includes seared monkfish with the Dry Reisling, braised beef with the Meritage and for dessert enjoy the Select Harvest Vignoles with a pineapple upside-down cake with dulce de leche gelato.  (Would we get in trouble for saying "yum-o" ?  Ah, who cares - it's worth the risk!)

Reservations are needed for this event, and you'll find details on the Fenn Valley website.  Book a reservation for a room in the bed & breakfast or share a guest cottage with friends - reserve online, or feel free to call us directly.

Blues Dinner at Foundry Hall in South Haven

Foundry Hall presents another evening of blues and fine food, with this month's Blues Dinner scheduled for Saturday, March 13th.  Featuring Tommy and the Case Band, it's an evening with dinner, dancing and drinks.

The group features Tommy Rusin on vocals, keyboard and sax; Charles Fritsche on vocals and bass guitar; Star Fritsche on vocals and percussion; Ed Skjordal on vocals, drums and guitar.  (If you've attended South Haven's summer events like Blueberry Festival and HarborFest, you'll see some familiar faces on stage!)  The catered dinner & performance combination is $25 per person, or simply enjoy the show for $10.  Tickets are more info on the Foundry Hall webpage.

Stay two nights in one of our rooms with a fireplace & whirlpool tub, and we'll send you to Foundry's Blues Dinner for free!.  Just call us directly and we'll take care of it from there!

Sherman's Dairy Opens for the Season March 5th!

It's a sure sign of spring when Sherman's Dairy Bar opens for the season.  Although there are still a few piles of snow on the ground in South Haven, there are blue skies today and the promise of Blue Moon ice cream at Sherman's.
Among the flavors offered are Rootbeer Barrell Float, Toffee Fantastic, Chocolate Malt Supreme, Marion County Blackberry and Caramel Cashew.  Sherman's Dairy also offers new flavors each year, so when we find out the latest & greatest, we'll let you know!  Our best advice: order one scoop, because Sherman's is known for their generous serving sizes.

Summer Cottage Availability - Weekly Rentals in South Haven

Planning a summer vacation to South Haven?  We have several guest cottages that can accommodate two, four or six people for your family getaway.  Here is a list of some openings for this summer:

Memorial Day Weekend:  Cottage E & Cottage A - our "third night half off" special is available again!

June 26 - July 3:  Cottage B, sleeps four - great living room, spacious bathroom with a whirlpool tub

July 3 - July 10:  Cottage E, sleeps six - enjoy the parade, fireworks and more this week

Aug 14 - Aug 21:  Cottage A, sleeps four - favorite front porch, spacious living room, 10% discount for this week

FYI - Weekly rentals must be booked over the telephone so we make sure you have all the information you need.  Email some initial questions or call us toll-free at 800-473-7376.

Foundry Hall presents "The Crossing" - March 6th

Foundry Hall will bring Chicago Celtic band "The Crossing" to the stage on Saturday, March 6th for a performance that will have you tapping your feet.  Their performance includes a wide variety of instruments including the flute, whistles, guitar, fiddle, cello, bodhran and bouzouki.  Advance tickets are available, or grab a pair at the door.  Visit the Foundry Hall website for more details, and if you haven't booked accommodations yet (oops!) get to our reservation page now.  See you there!