at Gramercy Mansion

June 2nd

&

June 30th

1-4 pm

Join us for an afternoon in the gardens at Gramercy! Enjoy a delightful three- course high tea followed by guided tours of the Mansion and beautiful gardens. Come experience all the wonderful fragrances of summer! Our summer tea is open to the public but space is limited so make your reservations now!

$35 per person plus tax and service.

Reservations and payment required in advance.

Contact Maria at 410-486-2405

Menu soon to follow…

*Menu Update*

Join us to celebrate the special women in your life with a tasty afternoon tea followed by tours of our historic home and the gorgeous spring gardens this Mother’s Day!

Sunday, May 12th

1-4 pm

Gramercy Mansion

1400 Greenspring Valley Rd

Stevenson, MD 21153

$35 per person plus tax and gratuity

Space is limited, reservations and payment required in advance. This event is sure to sell out quickly so reserve your space now!

Call 410-486-2405 for reservations!

High Tea Menu

Menu prepared by Rouge Fine Catering

and presented by the innkeepers of Gramercy Mansion

Hors D’oeuvres

Classic Deviled Eggs

Smoked Paprika and Fried Capers

Insalata Caprese Skewer

Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella garnished with Fresh Basil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Plain Croissants

Rich Buttery Pastry

Fruit Skewers

Watermelon, Pineapple, Strawberries & Honeydew

Tea Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Mini Sandwich

on Whole Wheat Bread

Roasted Vegetable Slider

Zucchini, Eggplant, Roma Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Pesto on Seven Grain Bread.

Fried Green Tomato BLT Slider

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato,

Applewood Bacon & Creamy Cole Slaw on Rye Bread.

Desserts

Giant Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Sun-Ripened Strawberries hand dipped with White and Dark Chocolate

Mini Cheese Cakes

House-made, delicious Mini-Cheese Cakes, topped with Fresh Strawberries, Blueberries and Blackberries

Served with a variety of English and herbal teas

Ladew Gardens opens today, Monday, April 1, 2013, for the start of it’s 42nd season delighting visitors from near and far! Named one of the top 5 gardens in North America in 2012, Ladew is a must-see.  The topiary is always amazing and the spring flowers are blossoming.

Upcoming events at Ladew include My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races (April 13th) and the Garden Festival (May 4th).  Throughout the spring and summer, attend a Garden Series lecture, bring the kids for Storytime in the Garden, or share a fun-filled time with the entire family at a Sunday evening summer concert.

Just a 30-minute drive separates Ladew’s lovely topiaries and Gramercy Mansion‘s landscaped gardens and Koinonia organic farm (the oldest organic farm in Maryland).  A true retreat for garden lovers… book your B&B stay at Gramercy and wander the gardens and farm at your leisure, then hop in the car for a scenic drive to Ladew Gardens.  Enjoy two of the most beautiful gardens in Baltimore county!

Hope to see you tiptoeing among the tulips this spring!

Plan your April visit to Gramercy Mansion Bed & Breakfast and enjoy these lovely spring flowers in the gardens during your stay…

Blooming magnolia tree

Sunny daffodils welcoming spring

The shade garden boasts vinca vine, star magnolia, and daffodils lesser celandine

Deputy Dawg guards the border

]]> http://www.gramercymansion.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=795 0 http://www.gramercymansion.com/blog/?p=778 http://www.gramercymansion.com/blog/?p=778#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:20:24 +0000 GramercyMansion http://www.gramercymansion.com/blog/?p=778 Elopements at Gramercy Mansion

It’s our pleasure to welcome many couples to celebrate their wedding day at Gramercy Mansion – some extravagant affairs and some intimate ceremonies.  Each duo has a unique story to tell and we’re happy to share the following real life love stories with you!  Thank you Alycia & Alan and Emily & Jason for sharing with us!

Alycia & Alan

Alycia & Alan

My husband Alan and I met in high school. Alan had his heart set on me from day one, but I just wanted to be friends at first. We stayed friends for three years before we made it official. After five years of dating, we found out we were expecting a baby girl.  Alan proposed to me under the moonlit sky on a bench in a local park.

We began to plan a big elaborate wedding but started to get side tracked in all the overwhelming details! After finding the Gramercy Mansion online there was no question we wanted to elope there! It was perfect to be able to invite just our immediate family to share in our day! We wanted our wedding to be a celebration of our eternal love and commitment, not about guest favors or the DJ. Don’t get me wrong those weddings are a lot of fun but we wanted a more intimate feeling. And Gramercy sure delivered that!

Our favorite part of the day was the moment we saw each other! We were standing right beside one another but large bushes were separating us and keeping us out of sight. The anticipation gave me butterflies in my stomach and my husband said he felt the same. We surprised our guests by letting them see when we finally saw one another for the first time. We had originally planned on meeting inside the mansion and walking down the isle together. To everyone’s pleasant surprise we let them in on the best moment of finally locking eyes and arms! We were married under the gazebo and we stayed two nights in the Camelot room! It was the most amazing and relaxing experience! The last night, we got back from dinner and our room was filled with candles and rose petals, it was a beautiful way to end our honeymoon.

Emily & Jason

Emily & Jason

Jason and I are excited to share our love story….

How did you first meet?

Jason and I first met in Mr. Hardison’s 1987 French class at Franklin Middle School in Reisterstown.  We were both in the 7th grade and met on the very first day.  I was seated next to Jason and  we spent the next 4 years taking French together and funny enough, sitting next to each other each year.  We were instant best friends for the next 5 years.  Our love story didnt pick up until several years later….

What made you decide to elope?

We have known each other for 25 years and although we ‘needed’ to be married to start a family, we had been reunited over 3 years earlier and quickly fell in love.  We are both in our upper 30s and wanted to invite only family and friends to our ceremony.  We eventually plan on having a 1 year anniversary where we plan on inviting friends and family to a larger celebration.

What is your favorite memory of your wedding day?

This sounds so cheesy but seeing Jason as I rounded the corner.  He was the first person I saw and as our eyes met everything else just disappeared.  It was just like magic!!  The venue was absolutely perfect with the white lights against the dark sky.  It was like a fairy tale.

Did you surprise your guests and, if so, how did they react?

We actually didn’t do anything grandiose but simply telephoned a few friends and family and told them ‘enough is enough, we are getting married in 2 weeks!!’  Everyone was as excited as we were!! Perfect!  Just Perfect!!

Now that the holidays are over, everyone is going back to work, taking down decorations, and doing all of the other depressing activities that signify this time of year. So, why not go out and treat yourself to a fun night to escape these drab post-holiday tasks by taking advantage of the Baltimore County Restaurant Week? Baltimore County restaurants have come together once again this year to hold another Restaurant Week where each restaurant will offer three course lunch and dinner menus at discounted rates ($10.11, $15.11, $20.11, $25.11, $30.11, $35.11). This makes eating out at some of the best, most expensive restaurants in the county extremely affordable, especially for those of us who felt the burden on our wallets from all of the holiday gift buying!

Baltimore County Restaurant Week will take place from January 11-27 and to see a list of the participating restaurants and their menus, you can visit the website here. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to visit that restaurant you’ve been wanting to try and have heard such great things about but haven’t wanted to splurge on! While you’re at it, we still have plenty of rooms available during the month of January at Gramercy Mansion, so after dinner, come spend a night with us. You can take advantage of the great specials we currently have like our Last Minute Special or our January Room of the Month, Blue Garden Suite for $225. We hope you have a great January and enjoy the great savings during Baltimore Country Restaurant Week!

A Valentine Afternoon Tea…for the Cupid in us all!

Save the date…

Sunday, February 17, 2013,

1—3 p.m.

At Gramercy Mansion

1400 Greenspring Valley Road

Stevenson, MD 21153

$29 per person plus tax and gratuity

Bring your favorite sweetie or a group of friends to share a fun-filled afternoon, including:

• Three-course high tea service,
• Guided tours of the Mansion,
• Gift items will be available for purchase

For reservations, contact Maria at 410-486-2405. Payment required at time of reservation. Reserve by 2/10/13.

All ages welcome!

High Tea Menu

Tea menu prepared by Rouge Catering and presented by the innkeepers at Gramercy Mansion

Hor D’oeuvres

Classic Deviled Eggs

Smoked Paprika and Fried Capers

Insalata Caprese Skewer

Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella garnished with Fresh Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tortellini & Sun-Dreid Tomato Skewer

Cheese Tortellini, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Mozzarella topped with Basil Tomato Oil

Tea Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Mini Sandwich

on Whole Wheat Bread

Roasted Vegetable Slider

Zucchini, Eggplant, Roma Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Pesto on Seven Grain Bread

Fried Green Tomato BLT Slider

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato, Apple-wood Bacon & Creamy Cole Slaw on Rye Bread

Desserts

Giant Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Sun-Ripened Strawberries hand dipped with White and Dark Chocolate

Mini Cheese Cakes

House-made, delicious Mini- Cheese Cakes, topped with Fresh Strawberries, Blueberries and Blackberries

Served with

Plantation Mint Tea, Earl Grey and Raspberry

Making your New Years Eve plans can always be stressful. Deciding on whether to attend a big blow out New Years bash, throw your own party, celebrate at a restaurant with friends, or stay in to have a quite New Years at home is always the hardest decision to make in regards for New Years Eve plans. Here are some of our favorite ways to spend New Years Eve!

For the party animals, Charm City Countdown New Year’s Eve Ball is a great all-inclusive party with two locations, Towson Sherton and our sister property, 1840s Ballroom. Guests will dance the night away while enjoying the four floors of the 1840s Ballroom set up with many different food stations.  The Monte Carlo Casino will entertain you as you take a break from the dance floor. Tickets prices start at $99. For tickets and more information visit http://www.charmcitycountdown.com/downtown/index.html

To those who prefer to spend New Years out on the town but not in a crowded party setting, this idea is definitely for you! The Milton Inn restaurant located in historic Sparks offers a New Years Eve special menu for $100 per person. The stone house  restaurant offers wonderful food, impeccable service and a romantic setting with wood burning fireplaces. Visit the Milton Inn’s website to see the New Years menu.

After enjoying a three course meal at the Milton Inn, head to Gramercy Mansion Bed and Breakfast to spend the night. If you prefer to stay in for a quite evening, order our dinner basket to enjoy in the comfort of your guest room. Bed and breakfast rooms and suites still available on New Year’s Eve!  Without a private party scheduled on the first floor this year, the Mansion whispers of romance and serenity this New Year.  So pack your overnight bag, snuggle up with the one you love, pop the top on a bottle of bubbly and ring in 2013 with a soak in your guest suite’s lavish whirlpool tub or curled up by a cozy fireplace.