Wildquack Duck Race

Wildquack Duck Race

Sunday, May 24, 2009

The 20th Wildquack Duck Race is is being held in Jackson Falls at 2pm on Sunday, May 24th. It is a fun time for all and the fastest duck down the river receives $1,000 in cash. There are also 80 other prizes including one for the lasy place duck. Tickets are $6 each or four for $20. Tickets are on sale in Jackson and at the Inn. Be in the park early for games, food and fun.

Mother's Day Brunch

Inn at Thorn Hill's

Mother's Day Brunch

Chef John Russ has a great plan for your mother, grandmother or mother-in-law. Joins us for brunch on Sunday, May 10th and we will have a great food experience for you. Brunch is being served from 10am until 2pm in our main dining room. It is $28 per person for adults, half price for children 10 and under children under 5 free.

Chef's menu

Smoked Salmon with Accoutrements

Wild and Local Mixed Lettuces

Red, White and Black Bean Salad

Spinach with Honey Mustard and Mushrooms

Orrochiette with Spiced Ham and Snow Peas

New Potato and Grained Mustard Salad

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Baked Ziti Putanesca

New Potatoes and Wilted Greens and Herbs

Green Bean Casserole

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French Style Omelet Station to include Artisinal Cheese,

Fresh Vegetables, Smoked Pork and Fresh Seafood

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Carving Station

Roast Loin of Pork, and Beef Loin with Accoutrements

Fresh Cod in Puff Pastry

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Pasta Station

with House Made Pastas

Sausages, Shrimp, Chicken, Garden Vegetables,

Dandelions and Four Sauces

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Dessert Station

Strawberries Jubilee with House Made Doughnuts,

Petit Fours, Cremes, Candies, Cakes and Chocolates

Pacific Northwest Wine Weekend

The Inn at Thorn Hill Spring Wine Weekend

featuring

RP Imports Wines of the Pacific Northwest

The Inn's annual Spring wine weekend will take place on Friday and Saturday May 1st and 2nd, 2009. It will feaure fantastic wines of Oregon and Washington. It begins with a grand testing of fourteen wines and food stations on Friday evening, a wine class destroying the myths of Pinot Noir on Saturday afternoon given by Ed Mansing and Bob Hill and comclude with the spectacual five course wine dinner on Saturday night. There are a few rooms left for this event and also spaces left for just the wine events. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com for prices and availability.

Saturday Night's Menu

Hors d' Oeuvres

L'Ecole No. 41, Chenin Blanc, Walla Voilla

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Kumomoto Oysters with Cucumber and Olives

Cadaretta, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion, "SBS"

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Walnut and Parmesan Dusted Pheasant with Fresh Ramps and Morels

WillaKenzie Estate, Pinot Noir

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Charred Lamb Sirloin with Cracked Wheat Cake and Lamb Sausage Dumplings

Coeur D'Alene Cellars, Syrah

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Colombian Dark Chocolate Souffle with Black Olive and Dark Cherry Tapenade

Belle Vallee Cellars, Pinot Noir Port

The Inn at Thorn Hill's Easter Brunch

Inn at Thorn Hill's Easter Brunch

Chef John Russ is excited about the Inn's Easter Sunday Brunch. The brunch will be in stations and start at 11:00am until 3:00pm on April 12th, 2009 in Jackson, New Hampshire. The cost of brunch is $28 per person with children under 12 at half price. Children 5 and under will be free. Reservation are necessary and can be made by calling us at 1-800-289-8990 or 383-4242. Reservations can also be made by email at stay@innatthornhill.com
Hope to see you and take a look at our menu.

Smoked Salmon with Accoutrements
Wild and Local Mixed Lettuces
Red Lentil and Bacon Salad
New Potato and Grained Mustard Salad
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Shrimp and Chicken Etoufee
Risen Potato Souffle
Spring Cabbage with Ham
Green Bean Casserole
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
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French Style Omelet Station to include:
Artisinal Cheeses, Fresh Vegetables, Smoked Pork
and Fresh Seafood
Quiche Lorraine with Hollandaise Sauce
Carving Station with Spring Lamb and Beef Loin
with Accoutrements
Salmon in Puff Pastry
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Pasta Station
with Fresh House Made Pastas
Sausages, Shrimp, Chicken, Vegetables, Dandelions and Sauces
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Dessert Station
Strawberries Jubilee with House Made Doughnuts
Petit Fours, Cremes, Candies, Cakes and Chocolates

Spring Special Three Course Recession Proof Dinners

Chef John Russ' Recession Proof Dinners

The Inn at Thorn Hill is starting March 1st with nightly $28 per person dinners mid week during the Spring. These dinners feature his great skills and are for three courses. Everyone knows what tough economic times we are going through and these dinners are our attempt to provide food and a fun evening out. They are available Sunday through Thursday evenings. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com for reservations and mention our specials.

Sample Menu

Cannellini Bean and Salt Pork Stew with Preserved Tomatoes and Sweet Onions

or

Crisp Romaine with Garlic Vinaigrette with Crunchy Bread and Anchovies

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Young Chicken Roulade with Pilaf, Cippolini Onions and Sage

or

House Made Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic, Celeriac and Goat Cheese

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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Lemon Consomme and Lime Shortbread

or

Chocolate and Pink Peppercorn Mousse with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Crunch

Peter Weygandt Wine Dinner

The Inn at Thorn Hill

February 19th Wine Dinner

The Inn at Thorn Hill is joining with Peter Weygandt for it's February Wine Dinner to feature their European imports. The dinner begins at 7pm and is $75 per per for the three course event.

The menu:

Hors d' oeuvres

Wurtz, Riesling, Potate, 2006

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Eggplant Parfait with Crisp Pasta and Fresh Truffles

Strele, Pio & Gaetanno, Souve, 2007

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Braised Veal with Celery and Garlic Dauphinois

Guillard, Gevrey-Chambertain,

Vieilles Vignes- Aux Corvees

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Lardo Basted Beef Loin with Onion Soubise

and Pommes Conft

Domaine Les Grands Bois, Cotes du Rhone

Cuvee Les Trios Soeurs

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Sbrinz Gougerre with Strawberry Jellies

and Pear Espuma

Marie Weiss, Champagne, Brut, NV

Please call for reservations at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

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Conde Nast Gold List

The Inn at Thorn Hill has been selected as the thirteenth best lodging property in the United States. The presigious award is selected by 32,000 readers of Conde Nast magazine. Then the magazine interviews the reader to identify whay specifically makes the properties the cream of the crop.

The Inn has been selected for this award four times and is the highest rated property in New England. The highlight was the selection was for the guest rooms as the third best in the nation. Call us at

1-800-289-8990 or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com for information or reservations.