Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Holiday Conservatory Exhibit and Display: A Christmas Tree Carol – The Time-Traveler’s Guide
Educational and fun for kids of all ages, A Christmas Tree Carol takes a cultural, nonreligious look at the holiday tree bedecked as it was in the past and present, and how it might be decorated in the future. The display features a dazzling display of eight trees in period finery from early Victorian times to the present and beyond.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Category: Events
Date: 11/25/2010 to 11/30/2010
Date Details: During Conservatory open hours, Nov. 24–Jan. 6
Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm




Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Santa Says escape from the stress at the Parish House Inn and the Cupids Caper Special

ESCAPE FROM THE HOLIDAY STRESS WITH SANTA'S "CUPIDS CAPER"

SANTA SAYS ...YOU DESERVE THIS ONE NIGHT GETAWAY THAT WILL GIVE YOU A BREAK FROM ALL THE HOLIDAY STRESS. WHEN YOU CHECK IN TO THE ROOM OF YOUR CHOICE YOU WILL BE GREETED WITH A FRESH FLOWER BOUQUET, A BOTTLE OF BUBBLY, CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES.... AND WHEN HUNGER STRIKES. YOU CAN ORDER THE PIZZA OF YOUR CHOICE AND WATCH MOVIES ALL NIGHT LONG....JUST ADD $60 TO YOUR ROOM RATE. ROOM 4 AND 9 ARE GUESTS FAVORITES! WANT TO ADD A MASSAGE? CALL A FEW DAYS BEFORE TO RESERVE AND ADD $95 TO YOUR ROOM RATE.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Downtown Ypsilanti's "Starlight Spree" and More

So much to see and do December 3 - 5 in Ypsilanti. Book your room at the Parish House Inn and you will convenient to everything!
DOWNTOWN EVENTS; Ypsilanti's Starlight Spree. December 3-4 Friday & Saturday; Late Night Shopping. Come enjoy starlight shopping and discounts at the variety of local retail and food merchants in downtown Ypsilanti's three districts: Downtown, West Cross & Depot Town.
Friday, Dec 3: Library Plaza - Downtown - Santa comes to Town 6:30pm along with Tree Lighting & Caroling.
DEPOT TOWN EVENTS;
Saturday, Dec 4: Depot town - Breakfast with Santa 9:00am/ Tree Lighting 6:30pm
ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET;
Friday - Sunday, Dec 3-5 and 10-12 - Riverside Arts Center Downtown - Arts & Crafts Market Fri 5-9pm/ Sat noon-7pm Sun 1-4pm

A Fund raising event for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Candlelight Tour/ Taste of Ypsi on December 4th, from 6-10pm. Advance Tickets Only are available in Depot Town at Nelson Amos Studio $40.00 (buy 3 tickets, 4th ticket is 1/2 off) Candlelight ticket includes Sunday Tour. Limited quantities so get yours now.

Sunday Tour: December 5th, noon-4:30pm. Advance Tickets $15.00 available at Haab's Restaurant/ Nelson Amos Studio/ Salt City Antiques/Sidetrack - Day of Tour tickets $20.00 available at Haabs Restaurant. Proceeds benefiting Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn is a Better Way to Stay in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area

View Parish House Inn to EMU and UM in a larger map

Searching for a hotel in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area for an event near Eastern Michigan University or the University of Michigan? Instead, choose a "Better Way to Stay" and select the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. The Parish House Inn is in a convenient location, offers affordable rates, complimentary hearty home cooked breakfast and comfortable rooms with upscale amenities. An unbeatable value for business travelers, families and visitors to our area.
For more information, photos and on line availability and and booking go to Parish House Inn.com.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Ypsilanti is sixth most affordable college town by Coldwell Banker Real Estate

MostAffordable College Towns,

A new study by Coldwell Banker Real Estate reveals that many students and their families are opting to purchase houses in college towns rather than pay for dorms, reports Forbes.

To determine rankings, Coldwell Banker looked at the list prices of houses in 120 college towns, which had at least 6 homes available for purchase between April and September of 2010. Forbes gives the fifteen most affordable college towns


Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Baked Spicy Pears in Cranberry Sauce ..a recipe from the Parish House inn cookbook

a recipe from the Parish House Inn cook book

BAKED SPICY PEARS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE
..An easy seasonal breakfast treat or dessert

1 can (16 ounce) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored and halved or sliced

Combine cranberry sauce, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat.

Place prepared pears in a 9 X 13 inch glass baking dish or 2 1/2 quart casserole. Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the fruit. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 40 - 50 minutes or until pears are tender. Let cool and the refrigerate.

Serve with vanilla yogurt and granola if desired. Halved pears can be sliced lengthwise, and fanned out on a small plate, then topped with more of the sauce. This makes a beautiful presentation.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn