One of the most unique events in the Midwest, the Indian Run is a true test of athletic stamina and concentration. Taking place September 17, runners will wind through Hocking Hills State Park and State Forest, following a 5k, 10k, 20k or 60k route. Crossing small streams, following dirt roadways and traveling uphill and down, the Indian Run is an opportunity to see the Hocking Hills in all its fall beauty – a truly spectacular sight.
At the Inn, you are in a prime spot for running or watching, and our spa is the perfect place to relax and recover when you’ve completed your course. Have dinner in our award-winning restaurant, and spend the evening gazing at the stars and enjoying the peace that can be found in the Hills.
There is always something going on in the Hocking Hills. Pay us a visit this fall and see for yourself! Welcome, and Enjoy!
August 22nd, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
Fall will soon be upon us and that means that the Hocking Hills will come alive with their fabulous display of breathtaking colors. It also means it’s a perfect time to sign up for one of Chef Anthony’s popular Weekend CookInn Classes!
Spend some time in the kitchen of our award-winning restaurant, working with Chef Anthony to prepare a number of dishes, all of which you will enjoy at dinner on Saturday night. This year’s fall class takes place September 16 – 17 and will feature local fruit like PawPaws, Apples, and Pears, as well as a selection of Sweet and Savory Dishes.
Our CookInn packages include lodging for Friday and Saturday nights, dessert and a glass of wine with Chef Anthony on Friday evening, breakfast both mornings, recipes and hands-on cooking on Saturday from 1-4pm, dinner on Saturday night, and an Inn apron.
Join us in the Hocking Hills this fall. There are few places more beautiful and the leaves brightening up the Hills with their gorgeous colors is a sight you don’t want to miss! Welcome, and Enjoy!
August 9th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
Summer is winding down but there is still time for some fun in the Hocking Hills! On August 26 we are pleased to host the third of our very popular Wine TasteInns. These events are always a good time and this one is sure to be no exception!
Our Fall Wine TasteInn will feature the delicious and increasingly more popular wines of Spain. Look forward to great tasting, approachable wines presented by wine expert Steve Gifford and paired with Chef Anthony’s mouth-watering offerings.
Your four-course meal will include well-known Spanish foods, starting with a Spanish Omelette w/Greens & Saffron Aioli, and followed by Roasted Spaghetti Squash Soup and Boston & Radicchio Greens w/Toasted Almonds, Grapes, Goat Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette. Entree choices include Paella w/Shrimp, Clams & House Made Chorizo or Grilled Hanger Steak w/Chimichurri.
Get together with a bunch of friends and join us as we party the evening away. Bring your questions and hearty appetite and be ready to learn a little, drink a little, and laugh a lot! Welcome, and Enjoy!
August 2nd, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
Any summer cannot be complete without an evening spent sitting around the campfire, singing songs, and gelling stories. The fire crackling, crickets chirping, and millions of stars lighting up the sky take many of us back to our childhood and the magic that is summer.
There is no place better to spend a summer evening than in the Hocking Hills, and before this summer ends the Inn wants to make sure no one misses out on these memories! Join us on August 10 for National S’mores Day Around the Campfire!
Have dinner in our award-winning restaurant and then gather around our fire pit for an evening of fun and good summer times. Our own massage therapists Ellie Delmatto and Randy Wellman will entertain you with songs and music while you enjoy making s’mores around the fire. Stay the night in one of our beautiful cabins or cottages and receive a 25% discount!
Join us in the Hocking Hills this summer for a great night of s’mores and more! Welcome, and Enjoy!
July 27th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
Stuart’s Opera House is a non-profit, historic theater in Nelsonville, Ohio, and is home to some of the best musical and theater events in Southeastern Ohio. On Saturday, August 6, the Opera House welcomes one if its biggest events of the summer – A Night with the Legends!
Always a great time, A Night with the Legends features local Athens and Nelsonville celebrities playing tribute to some of music’s biggest stars. Enjoy the full band and performers channeling Elvis Presley, Julio Iglesias, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Patsy Cline, Celine Dion, and more!
Nelsonville is just a short drive away through the beautiful Hocking Hills. Join us for a fun weekend and look forward to relaxation courtesy of our spa, great food in our award-winning restaurant, and amazing music at Stuart’s Opera House! Welcome, and Enjoy!
July 12th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
The summer could not be complete without a Wine & Beer Fest in the Hocking Hills!
We are very proud of our selection of beers and wines, many from Ohio breweries and wineries. On July 23, we are offering you a great opportunity to experience many of them for yourself.
Taking place in our new Gathering Place, our Wine & Beer Fest invites you to taste any five wines or beers for just $20 per person. Best of all, we are very excited to be welcoming back Matthew from Rockmill Brewery, along with his four delicious organic brews, as well as wine expert Steve Gifford, who will give you advice on wines you might like and answer any of your questions. Chef Anthony’s delicious light appetizers will include Artisanal Cheese & Fruits and Gravlox and Tapenade with Crostini and Flatbread.
Great music will be provided by our own Sous Chef Gerard and The Mount Pleasant String Alliance. A group of friends from Lancaster, Ohio, each player in the Alliance brings something unique and their own style to the group, coming together to make exceptional music from close gatherings with friends who have a blast playing music they love. This is certainly a venue you don’t want to miss!
If you enjoy good beer, good wine, and great music, join us for our Wine & Beer Fest! See you in the Hocking Hills this summer! Welcome, and Enjoy!
June 28th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
There are many fun things happening in the Hocking Hills this 4th of July weekend! If you’re already looking forward to enjoying our Big Bang Fireworks Package, here are a few ways that you can spend your free time.
Experience the Wild West right here in the Hocking Hills at Smoke Rise Ranch! The weekend is full of activities, including Cattle Roundup and Ranch Roping, Team Penning, a Ranch Rodeo, and even a Cowboy Dinner and Karaoke. Smoke Rise Ranch is located just 7 miles from Burr Oak State Park and is a 2000 acre working cattle ranch.
Experience what life was really like for the original Ohioans at Mokuks & Muzzleloaders. Meet at the naturalist cabin behind Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 2, and enjoy the historical interpreters and a chance to try a few of early American games and crafts. While you’re there, make sure to take a hike along the trails around Old Man’s Cave. The views are truly spectacular!
Hocking Valley Train at Thunder In The Valley
And if you’d like to close out the weekend with a BANG, you won’t want to miss Thunder In The Valley at Hocking College in Nelsonville. Take the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Fourth of July Train from the Nelsonville Depot to Hocking College and miss all of the parking delays and drama. Enjoy the premier fireworks display in Southern Ohio, choreographed to music and set against the beautiful Hocking Hills. Food and beverage vendors will be available, or you can bring your own picnic dinner along with you.
For those who are looking for a more low-key and relaxing weekend, settle in to one of our rocking chairs or hammocks, make an appointment with our fabulous spa therapists, and let us provide you with a weekend of rest and quiet celebration. See you in the Hocking Hills this weekend! Welcome, and Enjoy!
June 23rd, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
This Independence Day spend the holiday weekend relaxing in the Hocking Hills!
Our Big Bang Fireworks Package is perfect for enjoying the 4th of July away from the crowds or craziness of the city. Spend three nights over the holiday weekend in one of our tastefully appointed and calming guestrooms. Forget the busyness and stress of life as you settle into our rocking chairs on the veranda and enjoy a bottle of wine in your own etched wine glasses. Awaken to a hearty breakfast each morning, served in our 1840′s log cabins or even delivered right to your room one morning. Hike the many scenic trails, swim in Lake Logan, tour the many artisan shops, or just nap in one of our garden hammocks, enjoying a gourmet brown bag lunch. Spend an evening dining in our award-winning restaurant, experiencing Chef Anthony’s delicious offerings including Pan Roasted Breast of Peking Duck and Lavender & Green Peppercorn Dusted Filet Mignon. Enjoy nature’s own fireworks around the campfire or sitting on our rooftop garden gazing at the stars.
Join us in the Hocking Hills this year and spend a 4th of July not to be forgotten! Welcome, and Enjoy!
June 20th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls
Here is a tidbit of the Hocking Hills. You’d have to be a local or know someone who is to know about it. There is a SPRING on State Route 56. It is between South Bloomingville and Ash Cave State Park. It has easy access with parking right off the road.
People come from all around to fill up their water jugs that will last them for weeks or months. Locals have been using it for years. When I write years, I mean millennia. This valley has been utilized as sacred hunting grounds since prehistoric man wandered this area. Every time I stop to fill up my water bottle or a 6 gallon jug, I get a sense of stepping back in time.
As for the taste of the water; there’s nothing as pure. Is it safe? I don’t know…that’s for you to decide. All I can tell you is people have been drinking it for a long, long time.
If you decide to go in search of the spring, please be respectful of the area when you find it. Native Americans who still live in the area often leave small offerings of tobacco. Unfortunately, others are not so humbled in the presence of Mother Earth and leave trash behind. Bring a trash bag and pick up some litter while your container is filling.
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