Settlers Hospitality celebrates harvest time in the Pocono Mountains by serving up a bounty of events that capture the sights, sounds and flavors of the season. The Settlers Inn, Silver Birches Resort, Ledges Hotel and Hawley Silk Mill boast a roster of events that make the most of fall in the Lake Region.
First, say Bienvenue a Paris with a cooking class devoted to croissants on September 8. Settlers Hospitality Executive Pastry Chef Julia Kent will share the classic French techniques of making the iconic pastry. Comedy takes center stage on September 13. A trio of professional comedians will appear in The Boiler Room at The Hawley Silk Mill. The lineup includes Mike Keegan, Chris Scopo and headliner Teddy Smith. The creative cuisine of Glass- wine.bar.kitchen comes to The Boiler Room at The Hawley Silk Mill on September 28. Guests can enjoy signature dishes overlooking the Paupack High Falls during seatings at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Festivities in October get underway with Chile vs Argentina Wine Dinner at The Settlers Inn on October 4. The elegant meal is paired with a blind tasting of wines selected by the Inn’s Sommelier Claude Briere. That’s a prelude to Hawley Harvest Hoedown and a signature event- Rocktoberfest. The fall favorite celebration on October 5 at The Hawley Silk Mill features the food, music and merriment of a traditional Oktoberfest. The $15 entrance fee includes beer samples from more than 20 craft breweries. A la carte Oktoberfest foods, soup samplings, soup-to-go and live music by Eric Rudy and O & Co round out the offerings. Bike, Brew and Brats lets visitors combine the festivities with a fall foliage tour. Join Sawmill Cycles for a scenic bicycle ride then return to the Hawley Silk Mill and enjoy free admission to Rocktoberfest.
Visitors can really sink their teeth into Steak Week, October 16-20. Week-long specials at Glass- wine.bar.kitchen at Ledges Hotel will spotlight various cuts of beef, from Filet Mignon and Sirloin to Rib Eye and Tri-Tip. Delicacies of the sea are featured during Lobsterfest at The Dock on Wallenpaupack. From October 21-November 27, the restaurant at Silver Birches Resort creates an assortment of savory entrees starring the crustacean.
Just in time for hunting season, Chef Kate Woehrle will share her talents for preparing venison. Oh Deer, It’s That Time of Year on October 18 will feature five ways to cook deer. The fun and informative cooking class in the Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill includes a full dinner.
Storytelling Dinner at The Settlers Inn is one of the most highly anticipated events of fall in Hawley. For two nights, October 25 and October 26, storyteller Sandy Gabrielson will offer captivating tales while guests enjoy a family-style seasonal meal. The Undercroft Room overflows with hand-carved pumpkins that illuminate the space and set a festive tone.
Go from boo to salud! An Italian Wine Dinner at The Settlers Inn on November 8 boasts a farm-to-table menu of Italian entrees perfectly paired with some of Italy’s finest wines.
Settlers Hospitality offers five ways to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. On November 27 gather at Glass- wine.bar.kitchen at Ledges Hotel for Friendsgiving on Thanksgiving Eve. Enjoy drinks, dinner and live music with John Curtin in a cool, casual setting. For a traditional Thanksgiving meal of farm-to-table favorites, make a reservation for Thanksgiving Dinner at The Settlers Inn on November 28. It’s a holiday feast of your choosing during the Thanksgiving Buffet at The Waterfront at Silver Birches on November 28. Fuss-Free Thanksgiving at The Dock on Wallenpaupack offers a family style Thanksgiving meal in a casual setting. Stay home and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with none of the cooking. The Settlers Inn offers Thanksgiving Dinner to Go featuring turkey and all the trimmings. Thanksgiving meals ready to heat may be picked up on November 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Orders must be placed by November 26.
Whether it’s a relaxing getaway, memorable meal or unique special event, Settlers Hospitality crafts the finest offerings of the season into exceptional experiences.
About Settlers Hospitality
Settlers Hospitality, boutique multi-concept hospitality in Hawley, PA, consists of The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort, Hotel Anthracite, Sayre Mansion, The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Glass- wine.bar.kitchen, Kol Steakhouse, Cocoon Coffeehouse and Bakery, Lake Region Fitness and Art on the edge. For more information, check out SettlersHospitality.com
October 2019 Issue