As people got into the planning for their stay in Savannah the number of extra activities being offered became overwhelming! You could sign up for a pilates class offered by Wendy, a walking tour, golf, a visit to Tybee Island, dinners out, tea, house tours, and on and on. We didn't want the entire weekend to be booked up so we limited the number of extra activities that we signed up for.
In the end, we made arrangements to join in three extra activities.
- Mansion On Forsyth Park Cooking Class
- Lunch at the famous Lady and Son's Restaurant
Paula Deen started this place in 1989 with $200, the help of her sons, and a 1910 structure. Today she runs one of Savannah's most celebrated restaurants. Her first cookbook, The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook (Random House), is in its second printing (John Berendt wrote the introduction); and her second, The Lady & Sons Too, was published in 2000. Paula has yet a third best-selling cookbook and also hosts a top-rated cooking show, Paula's Home Cooking, on the Food Network. One taste of the food and you'll understand the roots of her success. Menu items like crab cakes (one Maryland visitor claimed they were the best he'd ever eaten), crab burgers, and several creative varieties of shrimp best exhibit her style. The locals love her buffets, which are Southern to the bone. With fried chicken, meatloaf, collard greens, beef stew, "creamed" potatoes, or macaroni and cheese, this buffet is more aptly described as "more-than-you-can-eat."
We'll be joining 30 of the slow travel gang for lunch here on Saturday.
Haunted Savannah After-hours Trolley Tour - spend an eerie evening of chills and thrills, visiting some of Savannah's famous cemeteries and other ghostly haunts. Time: 10:00 p.m., leaving from the Fort immediately after Saturday night's venue, and returning to the Historic District after the Tour.
The Mansion
The Mansion on Forsyth Park welcomes you to a magnificently restored Victorian mansion set in Savannah’s legendary Historic District. From the moment you enter the onyx marble-appointed lobby, you will experience the essence of Southern luxury. From the celebrated cuisine, to spa pampering and world-class Kessler Collection service, every detail is polished to perfection. The intimate hotel is graced by a collection of over 400 pieces of original artwork. Just outside lies Forsyth Park’s lush setting; explore the timeless intrigue and excitement that is synonymous with Savannah.
The Cooking Class:
On Friday, April 4, 2008 10:00-1:00 PM, please join us as the chef of the Mansion on Forsyth Park leads a cooking class. Mansion On Forsyth Park Cooking School Chef Darin Sehner will host a group of ten Slow Travelers for a private cooking class. Menu will be low country brunch and sounds fantastic!
The Menu
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Cheddar & Rosemary Biscuits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Shrimp in Red Eye Gravy over Rich & Creamy Grits
Pecan Praline Angel Food Cake
Peach Iced Tea
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Thanks for all of the updates. Wish I was there.
Posted by: girasoli | April 05, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I thought the Ghost Tour was quite frightening at times!
Posted by: Palma | April 06, 2008 at 05:53 PM
It was an amazing time Susan!
Palma - the tour wasn't as frightening as your stories afterwards! I doubt Paul will sleep for a month.
Posted by: Jerry | April 07, 2008 at 04:37 PM