FEBRUARY IS ROMANCE MONTH AT

ROCK HALL BOUTIQUE LODGING AND RESORT

Special Romance Package Includes Champagne, Chocolate, Flowers 

and More at Mizner-Designed Historic Home in Litchfield County

Seeking a romantic weekend getaway with the flavor of New England and a “pinch” of Palm Beach just became easy during the month of February.  Rock Hall, located in historic Colebrook, Connecticut (located in the Litchfield Hills/Southern Berkshires) has added romantic touches for all guests during February, without increasing prices.  Guests staying at this c.1912 historic home, built  by famed Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner, will enjoy a complimentary split of premium champagne the entire month of February.  Individual or couples massage, artisanal chocolates and fresh roses are available at an additional charge with advance notice.  In addition, the home?s private screening room will offer continuous showings of romantic movies -- with popcorn included. Rates start at $240 per night, including a sumptuous Mediterranean-style breakfast.

Rock Hall's four luxurious guests rooms offer fireplaces, Wi-Fi, imported linens, down bedding, flat screen TVs, and fresh fruit infused spring water in every room. Guests are treated to an abundant breakfast/brunch featuring frittatas, home-cured gravlax, plus breads, cheeses, jams, teas and produce all supporting local farmers, producers and purveyors.

The property also features a billiard room, and marked hiking trails.  Local activities include alpine and cross country skiing, antiquing, music, theatre, dance, film, golf and more.  On-site massage and private yoga classes can be arranged, as well as a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh-ride with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off.

Addison Mizner built Rock Hall, a 10,000 square foot manor house, in 1912 for Jerome Alexandre, of the Alexandre Steam Ship Lines fortune. The property's grounds are attributed to a collaboration between the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted (of Central Park fame) and Mizner with an impressive variety of specimen trees, perennial gardens and a wildflower meadow.  This historic gem has been meticulously restored and is now one of the areas most luxurious and romantic lodging options, featuring in-season use of a 75-foot heated outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and a synthetic grass tennis court with ball machine. The property is expected to be admitted into The National Register of Historic Places in March 2010. 

Rock Hall is located in the northwest corner of Litchfield County, Connecticut in the Litchfield Hills and Southern Berkshires, just over 2 hours from Manhattan and Boston, and 30 minutes west of Hartford. Guests under age 12 not permitted.

For more information and reservations, go to: www.19rockhallroad.com, or email: info@19rockhallroad.com.