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Historic Inns of Rockland - Sleep Inn, Dine Out Package, Granite Inn.

Recognized among the top eco-friendly inns in the country by BedandBreakfast.com, this avant-garde group of innkeepers is taking progressive to the next level, partnering with local chef-owned restaurants specializing in local fare to provide a one-of-a-kind progressive dinner and getaway. Continuing through May, 2012, Historic Inns of Rockland’s Sleep Inn, Dine Out package combines a fresh taste of Rockland with a relaxing and romantic overnight getaway.

The Sleep Inn, Dine Out Package, offered non-holiday/event Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday nights November, 2011 through May, 2012, includes a progressive dinner at three restaurants with a specially created tasting menu, featuring signature selections prepared from locally grown or homemade ingredients. Starting at 6:00pm, diners choose three local restaurants from the list below:

• Café Miranda

• In Good Company

• Amalfi on the Water

• Rustica Cucina Italiana

• Lily Bistro.

The evening will conclude with a romantic overnight stay at the Granite Inn.  Guests will be encouraged to sleep in the following morning and plan to catch the tail end of the breakfast seatings (as late as 9:00am). Knowing that locavores are foodies dedicated to consuming locally grown foods, the Historic Inns of Rockland will include a copy of their recently published cookbook, Inn-Dulgences, featuring recipes from all four inns.  Your overnight Sleep Inn, Dine Out package is valued at $215 and includes:

• One night stay on non-holiday/event Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights

in a king room with sitting area, fireplace and a private bath with a whirlpool tub with shower

• Specially prepared progressive “Rockland Dine Around” dinner for two (beverages and gratuity not included)

• Full and hearty gourmet breakfast for two

• Inn-Dulgences, Cookbook and recipes from Historic Inns of Rockland

• An eco-friendly reusable bag in to carry leftovers and groceries thereafter.

Item Special Note

This live auction item will offer absentee bidding.

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All items and gift certificates may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office on One Park Drive in Rockland. Gift certificates will be mailed to the winners at no charge. If the winner is unable to pick up an item, it will be shipped to them and they will be responsible for all shipping and handling fees, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped and billed at standard industry rates.