SEASONAL SPECIALS: 

JANUARY JEWELS: Don't bemoan those gray days of winter! January Jewels are all around you at Ravenwood Castle! Diamond icicles and pearl-y snowflakes are the obvious ones...possibly even some silver raindrops...but look a llitle closer!  Wake up to topaz mornings and opal cloud wisps in a sapphire sky.  Take a hike into the woods where even in the winter you'll find emerald fern fronds poking up through the snow.  Look around...do you see the jade moss on the tree trunks?  And the tree bark!  What jewels can you find?  Ruby wild cherry, pewter beeches, pink tourmaline on the river birches, to name just three; lichens in a myriad of jewel tones, and other hues only your imagination can name!  After your daytime activities, return to your room or cottage and relax by your fireplace, a-twinkle in golden flames.  On a weeknight, wear your Fuzzy Slippers ito our complimentary 6 p.m. soup supper (see below).  And the best part... mention 'January Jewels' when you book your reservation and we'll give you an additional 20% off your room rate any day of the week in January execpt January 23 and 24 which is Ravenwood's annual Burns Weekend (see below).  You'll need to PHONE us for the special because our on-line booking system doesn't recognize special promotions. 

Call 800-477-1541 now!

FUZZY SLIPPERS! November 2, 2008 through March 31, 2009.  Stay one or more nights  Sunday ~ Thursday at a discounted rate, and you'll also receive: an early check-in of 2 p.m. into your fireplace room or cottage: afternoon cookies and hot beverages; a 6 p.m. hearty soup supper with warm-from-the-oven breads and dessert; overnight; and a full breakfast the next morning.  You won't have to go out in the cold unless you want to; and PLEASE wear your fuzzy slippers throughout your visit! This special is valid Sunday - Thursday nights only, except for New Year's Eve (which has a Murder Mystery dinner/theatre event). Also not valid on November 26 & 27; or December 24 & 25. 

  HOLIDAY?  WEDDING?  ANNIVERSARY?   BIRTHDAY?  Wish them a very happy occasion with a gift of Ravenwood's "Coin of the Realm." These medieval-style "coins" come in denominations of $100, $50, and $25, and can be combined into any amount. They arrive in a little cloth "money bag" and can be used toward rooms, dinner, things from the gift shop--anything in Ravenwood's Romantic Realm! Just phone 800-477-1541, and we'll have the gift on its way the same day.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

PEACE AND QUIET, Rest, Relaxation and Romance with an Escape from Reality are the main offerings at Ravenwood throughout the year. But watch the "Specials" link for seasonal  events! Here are a few:

"THE RADIO MURDER" New Year's Eve. The perfect choice...it's cool...it's far out...it's even GROOVY!  A Musical murder mystery by Random Acts follows a traditional New Year's Eve dinner.  At midnight we break open bubbly beverages and snacks.  All for $65 + tax per person by reservation.

BURNS NIGHT: January 24, 2009: Our 15th annual celebration of the birth of the famous Scottish poet, Bobby Burns (and the 250th anniversary of his birth). We pull out all the stops with the traditional 'Burns Supper'  including haggis (our own version), neeps & tatties; a bagpiper, Scottish music by Silent Lion and  master of ceremonies W.W. Higgins to lead the event  We start the evening fireside in the pub with included tastings of Scottish ales and music.  Wear your tartan if you have one, or choose something plaid to wear. All for $47.00 + taxes per person by reservation.

SWEETHEART SERENADES: February 7 or 14: A delightful four-course dinner of 'traditional foods for love' including a bottle of champagne or sparkling fruit juice per couple and beautiful love songs from several centuries by Silent Lion. $89 per couple + tax by reservation.

MUSICAL MURDER MYSTERY DINNER/THEATRE:  March 28: with Random Acts. "Cirque du Murder"; more fun than a circus! Just what we all need at the end of a long winter!  $59 per person + tax by reservation.

ALSO TRY OUR NEW HISTORIC LODGING!

HELP SAVE SOME LOCAL HISTORY ~

ONE LITTLE LODGING AT A TIME!

There is so much fascinating  culture and amazing history in our southern Ohio Appalcahian hills, that we want to share it with our Guests!  We feel the best way to do this is to restore a lodging choice with a connection to some interesting aspect of our locale. This idea is used extensively throughout Britain and Europe and Sue and Jim  have enjoyed staying in such lodging, complete with their ancient quirks and spirits of place. Each Historic Host will have a binder full of related history and Visitor information about places to experience. 

Our largest lodging choice ~ Stairway House in Zaleski  is near Lake Hope and on the very edge of the Zaleski State Forest. (In fact you can walk two blocks to three Indian mounds, and to the Forest Headquarters.) The house itself has an interesting history and we'll share with you the sad tale of the Polish Count Peter Zaleski, his ill-fated castle (Ravenwood was actually the second Vinton County castle), and the booming mid-19th century iron ore industry of the entire southern Ohio area. Local legend says the stairway in this house is the one salvaged from Zaleski Castle. (Other houses all over the Village claim other bits and pieces from the castle.) The house can sleep up to 8-10 people, and you can see accommodation details, rates and photos on www.HistoricHost.com   and you can book on line or by phone.

Ready now: The Appalachian Quilt Cabin  at Fiddlestix. Cozy, quaint and colorful with two bedrooms ~ one with queen bed and one with two twins. A full kitchen and a unique 'country' bath with a shower big enough for two: Sleeps up to four people. See details and photos at www.HistoricHost.com

 Coming early spring is Dunkle One-room School ~ a really unusual getaway for two people.

1-800-477-1541.