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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Tasting Menu</title>
		<link>http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/2011/02/05/valentines-day-tasting-menu/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winey and Cheesey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu February 11th &#8211; 14th Friday &#38;  Saturday: 6:00pm-10:00pm Sunday : 5:00pm-10:00pm Monday: 5:00pm-10:00pm Reservations Required: 540.837.1375 Choose from our: Popular Three Course Menu, Signature Five Course Prix Fixe Menu &#38; Lover&#8217;s Tasting Menu Each couple will receive a special Valentine with Gourmet Chocolates from our in-house Chocolatier! First Course: Kingfish, Compressed Shiitake, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;">Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu</h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">February 11th &#8211; 14th</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">Friday &amp;  Saturday: 6:00pm-10:00pm</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sunday : 5:00pm-10:00pm</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Monday: 5:00pm-10:00pm</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Reservations Required: 540.837.1375</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #993300;">Choose from our:</span></em></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #993300;">Popular Three Course Menu, Signature Five Course Prix Fixe Menu &amp; Lover&#8217;s Tasting Menu</span></em></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #993300;">Each couple will receive a special Valentine with Gourmet Chocolates from our in-house Chocolatier!</span></em></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Lauberge08-Package-1small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-599  aligncenter" title="Lauberge08-Package (1)small" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Lauberge08-Package-1small-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>First Course:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Kingfish, Compressed Shiitake, Citrus, Lemongrass Nage</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Second Course:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>King Crab, Coconut, Cucumber, Cashew, Mint</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em> </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Third Course:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Carnaroli Rice Risotto, White Alba Truffle, Preserved Lemon, Fine Herbs</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fourth Course:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Lobster Crepe, Foie, Pea Shoot Salad, Carrot-Ginger Emulsion</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fifth Course:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Snake River Farms Waygu Rib Eye, Cêpe, Parsnip, Spinach, Smoked Béarnaise</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dessert:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Chocodisiac Flight</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Cocoa Swan, Chocolate Port Truffle, Flourless White Chocolate Torte, Candied Cocoa Nib Tuile, Gianduja Butterscotch Anglaise, Chocolate Mint</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>~</strong><strong></strong></p>
<pre style="text-align: center;">$115 per person</pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;">Wine Pairing Additional $65 per person</pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;">Tasting Menu Includes Amuse Bouche &amp; Valentine with Gourmet Sweets</pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;">Service Non Compris</pre>
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		<title>Playing Cupid with Winey and Cheesey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winey and Cheesey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cheesey is getting concerned, being a cupid after all, that some of you men might be lagging behind in your plans for Valentine&#8217;s Day. Winey thinks it is because of the excitement over football.  Green Bay!! Yeah! But getting back to the topic at hand L&#8217;Auberge Provencale has created a great package for you and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Cheesey is getting concerned, being a cupid after all, that some of you men might be lagging behind in your plans for Valentine&#8217;s Day. Winey thinks it is because of the excitement over football.  Green Bay!! Yeah!</p>
<p>But getting back to the topic at hand L&#8217;Auberge Provencale has created a great package for you and your Valentine.  Sunday and Monday, February 13, and 14th, we are offering a super package, of Virginia is for Lovers.  We are setting the mood for romance on arrival with a bottle of Champagne on ice and Sweetheart cupcakes in your rooms on arrival.  Relax by the fire and set an intimate mood.  Over a candlelit three course dinner, each couple will be given a Valentine and a box of handmade specialty chocolates made by our in house chocolatier. Retreat back to your room for a special turn down service with candles and silk rose petals.  Then linger in bed for one of our breakfast baskets and gourmet coffee delivered to your room or partake in our multi-course breakfast in our sunny peach room at your own table.</p>
<p>Make your reservations today for one of our premier rooms $475.00 or one of our Elegant Suites $505.00 inclusive.</p>
<p>This offer can not be combined with any other offers or discounts and is only valid of February 13 and 14, 2011.  The three course dinner is Included for two, (and if you want to upgrade to our 5 course or tasting menu it is available).  Taxes, beverages, alcohol and gratuities not included.</p>
<p>What a beautiful way to celebrate in the Shenandoah Valley, a romantic getaway at L&#8217;Auberge Provencale!</p>
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		<title>Winter Blues Buster Special</title>
		<link>http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/2011/01/14/winter-blues-buster-special/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winey and Cheesey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter Blues Buster… January 19th &#8211; 24th Wednesday &#8211; Monday $160.00 Luxury Suite or Premier Room With a complimentary tray of Chocolate Covered Strawberries And Our Signature Multi-Course Breakfast Dinner Reservation Required* 800. 638. 1702 Break the Winter Blues&#8230; Be greeted at arrival with gourmet pastries, fresh fruit, While sipping on hot cider by the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #333399;">Winter Blues Buster…</span></strong></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">January 19<sup>th</sup> &#8211; 24<sup>th</sup></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Wednesday &#8211; Monday</span></h2>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">$160.00</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Luxury Suite or Premier Room</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">With a complimentary tray of Chocolate Covered Strawberries</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">And Our Signature Multi-Course Breakfast</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Dinner Reservation Required*</span></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">800. 638. 1702</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Lauberge08-Package-1small.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-555" title="Lauberge08-Package (1)small" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Lauberge08-Package-1small-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333399;">Break the Winter Blues&#8230;</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Be greeted at arrival with gourmet pastries, fresh fruit,</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>While sipping on hot cider by the fire in our warm and cozy sitting room.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Retreat to your Luxury Suite or Premier Room,</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Enjoy a tray of complimentary chocolate covered strawberries.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Enjoy a soak in your private bath,</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Before dinner in our Four Diamond Dining Room!</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>After a restful night&#8217;s sleep, wake up to our Signature Gourmet Breakfast, Served in our Sunny Peach Dining Room.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Need suggestions for afternoon activities?</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Ask any of our friendly staff members to point you in the direction of their favorite local vineyard!</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p style="text-align: center;">*Dinner Reservations Required, not included.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cannot be used with any other offers or discounts.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Taxes, beverages, alcohol, and gratuities not included.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Meals, taxes and other add-ons not included.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This discount is for accommodations only.</p>
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		<title>L&#8217;Auberge Provencale Gift Certificate</title>
		<link>http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/2010/11/08/lauberge-provencale-gift-certificate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winey and Cheesey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Give the gift that always fits, A Gift Certificate from L&#8217;auberge Provencale! Available for purchase online! 800.638.1702]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Gift-Certificate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-528" title="Gift Certificate" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Gift-Certificate-194x300.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="300" /></a><em><strong>Give the gift that always fits,</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>A Gift Certificate from L&#8217;auberge Provencale!</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.webervations.com/magic-scripts/giftcert.asp?memberid=10641">Available for purchase online!</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">800.638.1702</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
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		<title>Fireside Frenzy</title>
		<link>http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/2010/11/07/fireside-frenzy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winey and Cheesey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The temperature has dropped dramatically! Nothing eases the chill of the crisp, cool air Like a roaring fireplace! Come enjoy the fireside with us November 14th -18th Sip on Hot Mulled Cider in the Sitting Room Dine on our Four Diamond French Feast in the Blue Room Roast Marshmallows on the Back Lawn Hideaway in your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-023.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-515  aligncenter" title="Jumping Rocks Pictures 023" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-023-300x189.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="189" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">The temperature has dropped dramatically!</span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Nothing eases the chill of the crisp, cool air </span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Like a roaring fireplace!</span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;"> </span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #993300;">Come enjoy the fireside with us November 14<sup>th</sup> -18<sup>th</sup></span> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sip on Hot Mulled Cider in the Sitting Room</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Dine on our Four Diamond French Feast in the Blue Room</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Roast Marshmallows on the Back Lawn</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hideaway in your Premier Room or Suite</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #99ccff;"><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">There’s a cozy fire waiting for you at L’Auberge Provençale!</span></strong></span></em><em> </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-035small.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-517" title="Jumping Rocks Pictures 035small" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-035small.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="183" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Reserve any Premier Room or Suite of your choice</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">including our Signature Gourmet Breakfast</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>$185.00</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-003.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-519" title="Jumping Rocks Pictures 003" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-003-300x185.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="185" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Make a dinner reservation and dine on our Four-Diamond feast fireside</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Or</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Curl up and enjoy an In Room Gourmet Repast fireside in the comfort of your own premier room or suite</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-039small.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-520" title="Jumping Rocks Pictures 039small" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jumping-Rocks-Pictures-039small.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="128" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<pre><span style="color: #000000;">Valid: November 14<sup>th</sup> – November 18<sup>th</sup>, 2010</span></pre>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<pre><span style="color: #000000;">Dinner Reservation or In-Room Repast Required</span></pre>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<pre><span style="color: #000000;">Cannot be used with any other offers or discounts.</span></pre>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
<pre><span style="color: #000000;">Taxes, beverages, alcohol, and gratuities not included.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="color: #000000;">Meals, taxes and other add-ons not included. This discount is for accommodations only.</span></pre>
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		<title>Skyline Drive is Only 15 Minutes Away!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winey and Cheesey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erin enjoyed a visit on her day off. The vistas are magnificent!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">Erin enjoyed a visit on her day off. The vistas are <span style="color: #ff0000;">magnificent</span>! <a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/IMG00243-20101021-1435.jpg"></a></h3>
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		<title>Fodors Choice Award 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L’Auberge Provençale EARNS FODOR’S CHOICE 2010 DISTINCTION FROM FODOR’S TRAVEL White Post, Virginia – June 24, 2010 – L’Auberge Provençale has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, as a 2010 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes L’Auberge Provençale as a leader in its field for [...]]]></description>
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<h2><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;"><strong>L’Auberge Provençale </strong><strong>EARNS <em>FODOR’S CHOICE 2010</em> DISTINCTION</strong></span></h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;"><strong>FROM FODOR’S TRAVEL</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong>White Post</strong><strong>, Virginia – June 24, 2010</strong> – L’Auberge Provençale has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, as a 2010 <em>Fodor’s Choice</em><strong> </strong>selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes L’Auberge Provençale as a leader in its field for service, quality, and value in the 2010 year.</p>
<p>Since 1988, Fodor’s Travel has been awarding the <em>Fodor’s Choice</em> distinction to only the very best hotels, restaurants and attractions around the world. Every year, Fodor’s writers’ experience, examine and evaluate thousands of hotels, restaurants and attractions in their travels across the globe. While every business included in a Fodor’s guide is deemed worth a traveler’s time, only fifteen percent of those selections are awarded the very highest, <em>Fodor’s Choice </em>designation by Fodor’s editors.</p>
<p>“From hidden-away restaurants to can&#8217;t-miss museums, <em>Fodor’s Choice</em><strong> </strong>selections recognize the top sights, properties, and experiences our editors and updaters have found in their travels,” says Fodor’s publisher Tim Jarrell. “These places are the best of the best, providing a remarkable experience in their price range or category.”</p>
<p>As a 2010 <em>Fodor’s Choice</em> recipient L’Auberge Provençale receives special recognition in the current Fodor’s guidebook to this region and on Fodors.com.</p>
<p>Assistant Innkeeper, Erin King stated “As always, we are thrilled to be among the selected few to receive the <em>Fodor’s Choice</em> award for 2010. Our adage at L’Auberge Provençale is that we’re a place where ‘expectations are quietly met.’ Our guest are cultivated, well traveled and count on a restful stay with exceptional service and quality. Receiving the <em>Fodor’s Choice</em> award is a wonderful way to be acknowledged for the effort and pride we take in our work.”</p>
<p>About L’Auberge Provençale:</p>
<p>L’Auberge Provençale in White Post, Virginia, just an hour from Washington D.C., is set amid lush gardens on the rolling pastures of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the heart of Virginia Hunt Country. L’Auberge Provençale presents the feeling of an exquisite, quintessential French Country Inn, instantly transporting you to the South of France. With 14 Guest rooms, each adorned with its own private baths, including six with wood burning fireplaces. Each premier guest room and elegant suite is tastefully and individually decorated with European and Victorian antiques that were hand selected by Innkeeper, Celeste Borel, during her many travels overseas.</p>
<p>Every meal at L’Auberge Provençale is considered a special occasion. Set among three different dining rooms, each with its own unique and delightful décor; L’Auberge Provençale offers the ideal setting for a quiet and romantic 5-course dinner or cheerful gourmet breakfast. The rich aroma of cooking and baking that drifts from the kitchen, through the Main Manor House is a delightful attraction. Menus are planned around locally available game, which is bought from neighboring farms as often as possible.  Innkeeper and Executive Chef, Alain Borel grows many of the vegetables and herbs himself, with seeds purchased in France. Over fifty fruit trees also under his care, and are a further extension of his pantry, used daily for creating homemade breads for breakfast, pastries for dessert, jams, chutneys and many other culinary delights. The multi-course breakfast at L’Auberge is particularly memorable and may include elegant, Baked Local Apples stuffed with Grape Chutney topped with a warm Vanilla Crème Anglaise, Organic Poached Hen Eggs or Eiderdowns with house made Chicken Sausage; there are local Shiitake Mushrooms, sprinkled over thinly sliced breast of Duck or New York Strip, and it wouldn’t be breakfast without the Applewood Smoked Bacon. Dinner guests indulge in either a savory three-course meal, a five-course meal, or a six-course prix-fixe with wine pairings. Selections may include Smoked Salmon and Beluga Caviar Crêpes or Foie Gras with Truffles, and an elaborate dessert, such as the classic Chocolate Mousse Trio, a tasting of Coffee Reduction, Coffee Tuille and Cocoa Nibs. Dinner is accompanied well by a carefully chosen vintage from the Inn’s extensive and award winning wine cellar.</p>
<p>L’Auberge Provençale takes to heart that it is located in the Lover’s State, by offering custom-built packages of <em>Lovers’ Indulgences</em>, which may include chocolate covered strawberries, a sprinkling of silk rose petals in your room while you’re at dinner, champagne with custom keepsake flutes or a custom message in a bottle. The French cuisine and well-tended grounds offer a romantic retreat from hectic city life. With L’Auberge Provençale being a short drive from Washington D.C., the <em>American Heroes</em>, <em>Last Minute Getaway</em> and <em>Facebook Fans </em>discounts have proven to be touchingly popular.</p>
<p><strong>About Fodor’s Travel:</strong></p>
<p>Fodor’s Travel, a division of Random House, Inc., is one of the world’s leading providers of travel information.  Covering over 300 destinations worldwide, Fodor’s guidebooks and Web site, Fodors.com, have provided the most up-to-date, accurate information for travelers for more than seventy years.  Written by a team of over 700 writers located around the globe, Fodor’s provides travelers with engagingly written, intelligently and accurately reported, and absolutely indispensable travel guidance.</p>
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		<title>Romantic Proposal at L&#8217;Auberge Provencale</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today Mr. Bill Lowrey proposed to Ms. Alice Petersen on the grounds of L&#8217;Auberge Provencale. Right after checking-in, Bill and Alice took a romantic stroll through the gardens of the Inn where Alice was delivered a romantic message in a bottle. Shortly thereafter she was overcome with tears of joy. We at L&#8217;Auberge were happy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DSCN0123.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-361" title="DSCN0123" src="http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DSCN0123-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Today Mr. Bill Lowrey proposed to Ms. Alice Petersen on the grounds of L&#8217;Auberge Provencale. Right after checking-in, Bill and Alice took a romantic stroll through the gardens of the Inn where Alice was delivered a romantic message in a bottle. Shortly thereafter she was overcome with tears of joy. We at L&#8217;Auberge were happy to share this moment with them.</p>
<p><strong>CONGRATULATIONS ALICE &amp; BILL!</strong><br />
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		<title>Country Comfort in Romantic Homes Magazine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Romantic Homes Magazine featured L&#8217;Auberge Provencale in their April 2010 issue. The article, Country Comfort, highlights all of the small touches that make L&#8217;Auberge Provencale worthy of being your favorite romantic getaway. Winey and Cheesy thoroughly enjoyed this editorial; of course they like anything that has to do with fine food, wine and decor! We hope [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Romantic Homes Magazine featured L&#8217;Auberge Provencale in their April 2010 issue.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The article, Country Comfort, highlights all of the small touches that make L&#8217;Auberge Provencale worthy of being your favorite romantic getaway. Winey and Cheesy thoroughly enjoyed this editorial; of course they like anything that has to do with fine food, wine and decor!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We hope you enjoy it as well.</p>
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		<title>Plates &amp; Palates Burgundy Tasting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winey and Cheesy are taking all the credit for this idea; a wine tasting at  your favorite romantic restaurant.  We will have to admit, it&#8217;s a great concept!  Our first, of many, wine tastings took place today and was an instant hit!  Winey, Cheesy and the rest of the staff here at L&#8217;Auberge Provencale are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Winey and Cheesy are taking all the credit for this idea; a wine tasting at  your favorite romantic restaurant.  We will have to admit, it&#8217;s a great concept!  Our first, of many, wine tastings took place today and was an instant hit!  Winey, Cheesy and the rest of the staff here at L&#8217;Auberge Provencale are delighted that our guest forged on though the snow, ice and slush to visit us on a perfect, sunny, Sunday afternoon.  With rolling hills and distant mountains covered dressed in snow, it&#8217;s the perfect backdrop for a day surrounded by good friends, delicious delicacies and to sample the finest of Burgundy&#8217;s.  Please stay tuned for our next tasting in March!</p>
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