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Victorian Rose Garden B & B, Algonquin
847-854-9667
www.sleepandeat.com

Christmas Cash 11/09-12/14/09
Gold is at an all-time high, so bring yours to Victorian Rose Garden to be appraised, spend 2 nights counting your $, and find your Christmas treasures in Algonquin. Room rates15% off regular rate.

New Year's Quiet Celebration12/29/09-1/03/10
Just thinking about the holidays making you tired? Pick your favorite room, come for a 2-night stay and just relax. $30 off second night's rate: Queen Room $168/2 nights King Room $268/2 nights


Alexandria House Bed & Breakfast, Woodstock
815-206-5000
www.alexandriabnb.com

Holiday Special: November & December, 20% discount Tuesday - Thursday. Includes Chef's Candlelight Breakfast. Call for reservations and availability

All For Christmas

Begin a new holiday tradition with a fun filled family getaway that is not far away! This delightful package includes a magical train ride through holiday light displays and a visit with Santa Claus and his elves at the Toy workshop at the Illinois Railway Museum.  A holiday family package isn't complete with out a visit to Richardson’s Tree Farm where you and your family will begin an adventure through the evergreen farm in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Just think of how joyful it will be once you have discovered the perfect tree and now it’s time to cut it down to take home!  After the tree is safely loaded, be sure to wander through the gift shop where you get to use your $10.00 in “Santa Bucks”.  An overnight stay at either the Hampton Inn in McHenry or the Country Inn & Suites in Crystal Lake completes the package with a spacious guest room, complimentary breakfast and many other goodies.

Package includes overnight accommodations at either The Hampton Inn in McHenry or at The Country Inn & Suites in Crystal Lake, breakfast, 2 adult and 2 children’s tickets to the Happy Holiday Railroad at the Illinois Railway museum along with a visit to Richardson’s Tree Farm to cut your own Christmas tree!

Happy holiday railroad dates and times:

December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th and the 20th, 2009

 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm

Package price: $165 (plus tax)

For reservations at The Hampton Inn, please call 815-578-1900 or The Country Inn & Suites at 815-477-3500.

PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Subject to availability, restrictions may apply. Must be 21 years or older to reserve this package.  Not available with any other discounts or coupons. Package components are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable 


Yuletide Affair Holiday Package

Begin a new holiday tradition this year with a romantic getaway right in your own back yard!  This delightful package includes a spacious guest room at The Country Inn & Suites, Crystal Lake or The Hampton Inn, McHenry, your choice of a bottle of red or white wine waiting in your room,(Country Inn & Suites only), 2 tickets to a holiday performance of your choice at The Raue Center for the Performing Arts in historic downtown Crystal Lake. A holiday package isn't complete with out a visit to Richardson’s Tree Farm where you will begin an adventure through the evergreen farm in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Just think of how joyful it will be once you have discovered the perfect tree and now it’s time to cut it down to take home!  After the tree is safely loaded, be sure to wander through the gift shop where you get to use your $10.00 in “Santa Bucks”.  An overnight stay at either the Hampton Inn in McHenry or the Country Inn & Suites in Crystal Lake completes the package with a spacious guest room, complimentary breakfast and many other goodies.

Package Price: $175.00 (plus tax)

Please call The Country Inn & Suites at 815-477-3500 or The Hampton Inn at 815-578-1900.

PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Subject to availability, restrictions may apply. Must be 21 years or older to reserve this package.  Not available with any other discounts or coupons. Package components are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable. 

The Raue Center Performance Schedule

Northwest Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert

Date: December 11th

Time: 8:00pm

Get into the spirit of the season with our annual holiday pops concert! A festive combination of contemporary and classic holiday music-you’re sure to hear your favorite!  Watch for a special guest-Santa!

Voices in Harmony Sing-Along Messiah

Date: December 13th

Time: 4:00pm

Join your voices in harmony with ours in Handel’s great masterwork presented with a 25-piece orchestra and excellent soloists.

 The Nutcracker Ballet

Dates:  December 19th & 20th

Times: (19th), 3:00pm or 7:00pm and (20th) 3:00pm

Treat yourself and the entire family to a Christmas delight with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, emotional dancing and lavish costumes.  Raue Center is proud to support Crystal Lake’s very own Berkshire Ballet Theatre as they partner with professional dancers from New York City.  A holiday classic!

Lakeside Singers Christmas Concert

Dates: December 5th

Time: 7:30pm

This group is composed of 24 Chicago-area professional singers under the direction of well-known conductor, composer arranger, producer and studio vocalist, Bob Bowker.  Enjoy everything from contemporary to classic holiday choral songs.

***A Christmas Carol***

NOTE:  This performance is geared towards families so may not be suitable for just couples purchasing the package

Date: December 4th

Time: 6:30pm

Join the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future for this Charles Dickens’ holiday classic.  Produced by Theatreworks USA, this children’s play is a perfect way to spend the holidays with your family and friends.


 
Country Inn & Suites-Crystal Lake

815-477-3500
www.countryinns.com/crystallakeil

Family Mini-Golf Retreat
Package includes overnight accommodations, four(4) 18 hole rounds of mini golf at Crystal Lake's Lippold Park Golf Center and pizza at Nick's Pizza -a local favorite. While in town check out Crystal Lake's main beach for swimming and recreation, enjoy the McHenry County Prairie Trail bike path and charming downtown Crystal Lake or catch a performance at the Raue Center for the Arts. Packages start at $139/night

Family Date Night:
Package includes overnight stay, (4) movie passes to local theater, pizza & pitcher of soda from Nicks Pizza, and morning breakfast. Packages start at $134

An Evening at the Theatre :
Package includes overnight stay, (2) tickets to a performance at the Raue Center for the Arts in historic downtown Crystal Lake, bottle of wine, and morning breakfast. Rates vary based on theatre performance

Lovers Escape :
Package includes overnight stay, champagne, (2) toasting flutes, chocolates, and morning breakfast. Packages start at $124


Bundling Board Inn Bed & Breakfast, Woodstock
815-338-7054
www.BundlingBoard.com

Weekend on the Square:

Leave the kids, work and noise behind and spend a relaxing two-night getaway at the Bundling Board Inn located just footsteps away from Woodstock's historic square, "America's Best Town Square." Take the Metra from downtown Chicago and it's a short walk from the train station to the Bundling Board Inn, or arrange a pick-up when making your reservations.

Founded in 1844 the square has the charm and charisma of Victoriana and was the site for the filming of the movie Ground Hog Day and TV series Prison Break. Stroll the cobblestone streets and take a peek at the quaint shops & galleries. Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at one of Woodstock's outstanding restaurants or grab a picnic lunch and take a leisurely walk to Emricson Park. In the evening, take in live theatre or a concert at the historic Woodstock Opera House or catch some jazz or folk music at a local club.

Package/Price: (2) nights lodging (private bath) gourmet breakfast each morning, all day complimentary beverage and evening refreshments. Weekdays: $200, Weekends: $230.


Death by Chocolate Slumber Party:

Definitely for the chocoholic! Book three or four of the Inn's rooms with family or friends for the ultimate getaway and slumber party. Late morning check-in features personal chocolate treats. Take the afternoon to shop and dine on the historic Woodstock Square, have a message or catch a show at the Woodstock Opera House. Return to the Inn where a decadent five course chocolate evening awaits. An array of self-indulgent treats will satisfy the most discerning chocoholic: Rum Chocolate Cream Pot, Chocolate English Trifle, Chocolate Fudge Tart with Whip Cream, Chocolate Crepes with Strawberry Gran Marnier,Chocolate and Pecan Tart. Not to worry, breakfast the next day is loaded with goodies too, such as baked praline apple French toast with whipped cream and hot fudge drizzle.

Package/Price: Minimum of three rooms for any weekend or weekday night. $35 per person in addition to room cost. Includes: overnight accommodations, five course chocolate evening and full gourmet breakfast.





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McHenry County, Illinois is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90. The Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. The county is traversed by routes 20, 31, 47, 120, 173 and 176 making it a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.