With Feb. 14 falling on Sunday in 2010, visitors can celebrate all weekend long with special events and sweetheart deals in West Virginia. Valentine’s Day attractions include music, dancing and getaway packages from West Virginia state parks.
This year, help with planning West Virginia getaways is available online from the West Virginia Department of Commerce travel and recreation trip planner. By clicking on www.wvcommerce.org/travel/travelplanner, the visitor can search by event, attraction or destination. The travel plan details can be “packed” into an electronic suitcase to share with other travel partners.
For information regarding specific Sweetheart/Valentine details, contact 800-CALL-WVA and ask for the park by name. For a complete list of activities and events at West Virginia state parks and forests, visit www.wvstateparks.com.
Treats for the sweet
A passion for chocolates and other sweet treats is a Valentine’s Day tradition. West Virginia’s chocolatiers and culinary artists are prepared to satisfy the urge with delectable good taste.
Holl’s Chocolates, Inc.
Vienna, Wood County
Holl’s Chocolates gladden the sweet-at-heart with authentically Swiss chocolate flavor. Valentine selections include a four-piece assortment packaged in a red and pink heart box, the 24-piece deluxe chocolate selection in a red velvet heart box and a red satin heart overflowing with delectable Swiss chocolates. This year, Holl’s makes it even easier to show your affection by offering free standard shipping on any order of $30.00 or more shipped to one address. Contact 800-842-4512 or visit www.holls.com.
DeFluri’s Fine Chocolates
Martinsburg, Berkeley County
Delight the senses with the intense fragrance, robust flavor and smooth sensation of DeFluri’s Fine Chocolates. Contact 304-264-3698 or visit www.defluris.com.
The Crazy Baker
Renick, Greenbrier County
A traditional chocolate almond torte with freshly hand-ground almonds and dark glaze makes an elegant gift for the chocolate lover. The Crazy Baker also prepares another dessert — marjolaine — exclusively for the Valentine dinner at Stardust Café in Lewisburg. The six course dinner starts with champagne and concludes with coffee and marjolaine. The dessert includes crisp meringue layers filled with vanilla and chocolate cream and sides coated with dark chocolate ganache. To contact The Crazy Baker, call 304-497-2700 or visit www.thecrazybaker.com. Reservations are required for the Stardust Café Valentine dinner. Call 304-647-3663 or visit http://stardustcafewv.com.
Dance
Feb. 13
Winter Romance, Greenbrier Valley Theatre
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County
The Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 113 E. Washington Street, hosts an evening of romance and dance on Saturday, Feb. 13. The West Virginia Jazz Orchestra plays sentimental favorites and easy listening from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy the complimentary champagne toast and specialty dessert buffet at 9 p.m. A DJ sets the tunes from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Contact www.gvtheatre.org or 304-645-3838.
Music
Feb. 14
First Presbyterian Church
Parkersburg, Wood County
The Parkersburg Choral Society presents a Valentine Concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 1341 Juliana St., at 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Feb. 14
Mountain Stage, Cultural Center Theater
Charleston, Kanawha County
Fall in love with live performance music. Scheduled guests include Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Sweetback Sisters, Danny Barnes and Robert Earl Keen. Doors open at 6:30. For ticket and other information, visit www.mountainstage.org.
Feb. 14
Wayne Newton, Clay Center Performance Series
Charleston, Kanawha County
Romance is in the air when Wayne Newton performs favorites such as “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” and “Danke Schoen.” For details on the special holiday discount, visit www.theclaycenter.org/events/performingarts/claycenterseason.
Places to Stay
Jan. 1-April 1
The Greenbrier Resort
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County
Winter Romance burns brighter in the luxurious surroundings of The Greenbrier award-winning resort. This package wraps around romantic flourishes such as private in-room dinner followed by champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, spa amenity, couples in-room massage and a scenic carriage/sleigh ride while snuggled under a fur blanket.
Feb. 12-14
Twin Falls Resort State Park, www.twinfallsresort.com
Mullens, Wyoming County
This Valentine’s package weekend includes two nights lodging, Friday night activities and Saturday dinner and dancing. Reservations are required. For reservations and other information, contact 304-294-4000.
Feb. 12-14
Cacapon Resort State Park, www.cacaponresort.com
Berkeley Springs, Morgan County
Take the Sweetheart’s Escape to Cacapon. Entertainment and a special meal plus lodging are part of the weekend package. For reservations and information, call 304-258-1022.
Feb. 12-14
North Bend State Park, www.northbendsp.com
Cairo, Ritchie County
Bring someone special to North Bend for a Sweetheart’s Weekend. This fun and relaxing getaway weekend includes romantic hikes, crafts, gourmet meals, and a sweetheart dance. For reservations and information, contact 304-643-2931.
Feb. 12-14
Pipestem Resort State Park, www.pipestemresort.com
Pipestem, Summers County
This romantic Sweetheart Weekend getaway includes lodging for two nights, dinner on Saturday evening, music, dancing and entertainment. For reservations and information, call 304-466-1800.
Feb. 12-15
Stonewall Resort State Park, www.stonewallresort.com
Roanoke, Lewis County
Romance your special someone with a Valentine’s Day gift that gives you time to enjoy each other’s company in a cozy lakeside setting. This Valentine Weekend Package comes complete with champagne and other options. For reservations and information, call 304-269-7400.
Feb. 13
Chief Logan Lodge, www.chiefloganlodge.com
Logan, Logan County
The Beach Blanket Bump-Off Dinner Theater includes a night at Chief Logan Lodge, dinner theater and continental breakfast for two on Saturday of Sweetheart weekend. Package price for double queen or king rooms is $112 per couple. Dinner and theater is $60 per couple. Reservations are required. Contact Chief Logan Lodge at 304-855-6100.
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Dec. 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tricia Sizemore
304-558-2003, ext. 319
tricia.t.sizemore@wv.gov