Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday, February 11, 5:30 pm
Share a romantic evening with your sweetheart at the winery with hor d’oeuvres, wine, dinner, music and dancing with The Bill Martin Group. Included is a bottle of wine/couple, dinner and live music. The meal is Caesar salad, stuffed chicken with cherry sauce, rice pilaf with almonds, buttered green beans and red velvet cake for dessert all provided by Corn Crib Catering. Hor d’oeuvres at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. Price is $35/person with a limited number of tickets. Call to make your reservation no later than Sunday, February 5th, at 515-795-3535.
If you would like to make this Valentine’s Day evening even more special, include a night at Two Bears Bed and Breakfast just west of Madrid. With your reservation and tickets to the Valentine’s Day Party, you’ll receive a beautiful gift basket with wine and other goodies free to share with your special love. Contact Tami or Wyman at 515-795-3880. http://www.ia-bednbreakfast-inns.com/twobearslodge.htm
Fourth Annual Tropical Wine Fest
Friday, February 3, 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Botanical Center
Leave behind the cold winter for an evening of fun, great prizes, and exciting food from local food providers and restaurants. This will be our best Tropical Wine Fest! Dress tropical for an opportunity to win a prize. Tickets are limited and already selling fast. We have tickets available at Snus and for more information, go to http://www.heartofiowawinetrail.com/tropicalwinefestival.html
TIDBITS
- Valentine’s Day is only celebrated in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, France, Australia and the U.K.
- Wearing a wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand goes back to ancient Egypt where it was thought that the vein of love in that finger was a direct link to the heart.
- Teachers receive the most Valentine cards, followed by children. Sweethearts come in fourth after wives.
- It wasn’t until 1537 that St. Valentine’s Day was declared an official holiday. England’s King Henry VIII declared February 14th a holiday. Interesting that King Henry had six wives: one died, one survived, two divorced, and two executed. Hmmm….. and which one was his Valentine?
No executions at Snus Hill but you are welcome to bring your Valentine to the party or a visit any time we’re open (Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 6:00 pm).
