The Bennett House Bed & Breakfast

		ROMANTIC GET-A-WAY Enjoy a quiet relaxing one or two night get-a-way in one of the beautiful rooms at Bennett House or retreat in one of the Taylor Cottage suites. The main house features ambiance and a feeling of “an era of the past.” Slow-down, renew and savior the moment. The cottage has a hint of “pure romantic” with the fireplace, whirlpool and total privacy. The choice is yours.
		PAMPERING FOR A WEEK-END OR AN EVENING Great Gift Certificate Idea You deserve to be pampered at least once in your life. Let us help you plan your personal pampering time. Options include personal massage, pedicure, facial, healthy breakfast and lunch. Relaxing atmosphere, music and memories to take home.
		Winery Trails-Close to the Bennett House These local wineries offer a unique, relaxing weekend getaway. Tours teach how today’s winemakers are carrying on this ancient craft. Chrisman Mill Winery & Friend, Lexington www.chrismanmill.com Talon Winery & Vineyards at Historic Fair View Farm www.talonwine.com Chateau du Vieux Winery, Danville www.oldcrowinn.com Acres of Land Winery, Richmond www.acresoflandwinery.com Equis Run Vineyards, Midway www.equusrunvineyard.com Jean Farris Winery, Lexington www.jeanfarris.com
		HORSE RACING AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE Keeneland Spring Meet-April 2008-No racing on Monday, Tuesday .April 4-25,2008 1^st posts 1:15 pm each day. Enjoy a relaxing evening at Bennett House and wake up to a full course Kentucky breakfast, then head to the races. Guests traveling from the south, Bennett House* is a most convenient location-35 minutes from the Keeneland entrance and a head start on your trip home. keeneland.com Kentucky Horse Park-1200 acres, International Museum, host to the 2010 FEI Games World Equestrian Championship kyhorsepark.com American Saddlebred Museum – dedicated to Kentucky’s oldest native breed of horse, located at Ky. Horse Park americasaddlebredmuseum.org Rolex Three-Day Event, April 24-27, 2008 High Hope Steeple Chase, May 18, 2008 Red Mile Harness Track-the oldest harness track in Kentucky. Jr. League Horse Show, July 7-12, 2008 Horse Farm Driving Tours—Let us chart you directions to for a driving tour of some of the most famous horse farms in Central KY. Have lunch at Wallace Station, 1900’s train station restaurant.
		ANTIQUE LOVERS TREASURER HUNT Bennett House will get your shopping juices flowing as your eyes roam the many treasurers and collectibles in this historic setting. Inn keeper Rita will share her secret places for getting the “best buys” in central Kentucky. Some of her favorites include: Thompson and Riley Estate Auctions are usually held on Tuesdays in Lexington Irish Acres is a 32,000 sq. ft. former school with 3 floor filled full of treasurers located 45 minutes from Bennett House by way of the Valley View Ferry. Then you can always check out shops in our central Kentucky towns; Paris, Georgetown, Midway, Versailles, Nicholasville and Lexington. We’ll custom plan your tours so you won’t waste a minute.
		ARTS AND CRAFTS Berea, Kentucky’s arts and craft capitol is located 10 miles south of Bennett House. It is also home to the Kentucky Artisan Center located on I-75. A complete arts and crafters dream featuring local Kentucky artist. www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov Make Bennett House your retreat, then check out some of the most outstanding local arts and craft fairs. Mayfest Arts Fair, May 10-11, 2008 Berea Craft Festival, July 11-13, 2008 Ky. Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Show, October 11-12, 2008
		CIVIL WAR Perryville Civil War Battlefield Commemoration October 11-12,2008 Perryville, Ky Battle re-enactments, living history, parade, food and crafts www.perryville.net Battle of Richmond Welcome Center and Park www.battleofrichmond.org
		A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE BENNETT HOUSE The Lexington Cemetery- Historical landscaped gardens & ground www.lexcem.org Woodford Reserve Distillery- 78 acre distillery. www.woodforedreserve.com Renfro Valley Music Center www.renfrovalley.com Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill www.shakervillageky.org
		HISTORIC HOME TOURS Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate www.henryclay,org Hunt Morgan House www.bluegrasstrust.org Mary Todd Lincoln House www.mtlhouse.org Waveland State Historic Site www.parks.ky.gov
		BUSINESS TRAVEL PACKAGE Bored with staying in those anonymous motel rooms? Enjoy the warmth of our home on your business trip but with private, quiet, up-scale accommodations. All rooms have private baths, showers, cable TV, in room phones, wireless internet, desk, seating area. Ask for long term pricing. Business breakfast times available.
		GOLFER’S GETAWAY Enjoy a day or two at some of Central Kentucky’s premier golf courses. Bring the wives to play or we can provide detailed directions to unique shopping, arts and crafts, antiques, or luncheon sites. Everyone returns at the end of the day happy and ready for a quiet restful evening at The Bennett House. Gibson Bay Golf Course The Bull Golf Course Battlefield Golf Course