Winter 2007- 2008

Winter Sports
Alpenhof Lodge
December 1, 2007 to April 6, 2008
Teton Village, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
www.alpenhoflodge.com

Right outside the Alpenhof's door at the famous Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, you'll enjoy world-class alpine skiing as well as snowboarding, dog sledding and sleigh horse dinner rides. The closest hotel to the tram and lifts, their intimate and small retreat is filled with old world charm and friendly hospitality.

Spring 2008

Marin Gardens
April 22 - June 5, 2008
Pelican Inn and Mountain Home Inn
Muir Beach and Mill Valley, Marin County, California
www.pelicaninn.com  www.mtnhomeinn.com

Marin's mild Mediterranean-style climate means gardens & roses are bloom early in the scenic villages just north of San Francisco. For each town's "open gardens" date, email: maringardens@romanticplaces.com.


Bath International Music Festival
Friday 16 May - Sunday 1 June 2008
Bath, England
www.hunstretehouse.co.uk

A tour de force of 4 - 16 events each day from workshops, master classes, lectures to music performances from around the world. Of particular note is the Opening Night Procession and Fireworks, May 18. Return from the excitement of the festival to the serenity of Hunstrete's 92 acres of deer park and horse-pastured landscape. For festival tickets and information, see www.bathfestivals.org.uk or call the box office at +44 1225 463362.

Summer 2008

Grand Teton Music Festival
July 4 - August 23, 2008
Alpenhof Lodge
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
www.alpenhoflodge.com

At the Walk Festival Hall, a resident company of 200 professional musicians on summer break from major American orchestras come together to perform 42 chamber and symphony orchestra concerts. See www.gtmf.org for festival schedule and ticket information.

Fall 2008

Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
Sept. 8-18, 2008
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA

With the magnificent Teton Mountains framing Jackson Hole, it should be no surprise it became a magnet for landscape, western and wildlife artists. Over 30 Jackson Hole fine art galleries participate in this annual fall arts festival. Highlights include a Miniature Show & Sale to benefit the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and the viewing of the top 100 paintings entered in international art competition focused on America's National Parks, Historic Sites and Monuments. For more information, contact www.jacksonholechamber.com.