Join internationally renowned chef Roberto Donna at the gorgeous Guest House at Lost River for a culinary weekend extravaganza. Roberto will be hosting a 5-course Italian wine dinner on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 pm and a 5-course Italian demo cooking class on Saturday, November 7 at noon.  Cost for the wine dinner is $160 per person inclusive of tax and tip.  Cost for the cooking class is $110 per person inclusive of tax and tip.  Cooking class includes wine, apron and recipes.  You’ll learn the techniques for making fabulous Italian regional dishes from a master chef. Roberto will teach you all about Italy’s great variety of flavors and tastes while utilizing fresh ingredients available at regional farmer and Italian markets.  A special discounted rate is available for guests who purchase both the cooking class and the wine dinner at $250 per person.  The Inn is conveniently located only 2 hours from Washington DC.  If guests would like to stay the night/weekend, room rates are available from $145 to $200 per night.  Address is 288 Settlers Valley Way, Lost River, WV 26810. Enjoy a beautiful weekend in the Shenandoah with one of America’s top chefs!

Born in the Piedmont region of Italy, Roberto Donna arrived in Washington, DC at the age of 19 with almost a lifetime of cooking school education from his native Torino and throughout Europe. In 1984, he opened the highly acclaimed Galileo. The addition of his Laboratorio and Osteria had made Chef Donna's restaurant a destination for those seeking the finest in Italian cuisine. Wine Spectator called Galileo one of the “10 Best Italian Restaurants in America,” and continuously honored Chef Donna with its Grand Award of Excellence for Galileo's comprehensive wine selection. Among the many accolades bestowed upon Chef Donna, one of the most notable came in 1996 when Galileo was named one of the twenty finest Italian restaurants in the world by the President of Italy. Roberto will be resurrecting Galileo in a new location, scheduled to open in late 2009. 

The Guest House at Lost River is a fabulous oasis in West Virginia that offers many amenities for warmth, comfort, and a relaxing getaway!  Guests can enjoy amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, canoeing though the Trough with bald eagles overhead, hiking through the micro-climates and wind-swept vistas of Dolly Sods, or horseback riding in Lost River State Park.  Note that some of the activities are seasonal.  Please call 304-897-5707 to find out what is available.  A full breakfast is included with overnight stay.

Rooms:

The Guest House wing has 6 rooms with either two queen beds or one king bed. All rooms have rocking chairs on the deck outside their doors that overlook the pool. Each room has its own private bath. 

The Guest House One-Bedroom Suite overlooks the pool and features one and one-half baths, a two-sided gas fireplace, refrigerator and microwave, and a private deck.

The Quarters two floor suite has a bath and a half, kitchenette, and a living room with balcony. The lower floor has a king bed, balcony, and huge walk-in shower. Both floors have TV and private exits to the gym, pool and parking.

The Carriage House holds four rooms with pine paneled walls and ceilings. The rooms feature rustic details, one queen bed, private baths, and decks overlooking the valley. Each room has its own private bath.

Redbud and Builtmore Cottages have multiple guest rooms that share a common extra living space for entertaining or lounging. Each room has either one king bed or one queen bed and a private bath. The second floor of the cottage features two guest rooms with king beds, private baths and a shared kitchenette. The first floor is a one-bedroom suite with a fireplace in the living room and a full kitchen. The first floor suite and the second floor guest rooms have an adjoining door that connects it all if your group reserves all three rooms.  Please note that Redbud is reserved for the chef and his staff.

Amenities:

Fully Stocked Bar with Fireplace and Plasma Screen

40 Seat Restaurant with Full Service Breakfast Served Every Morning

TV Room with Fireplace and Oversized Couches

Outdoor Pool and Jacuzzi (seasonal)

Indoor Jacuzzi and Steamroom

Fitness Center with Treadmills, Stair Steppers, Elypticals, Universal Weight Machines and More

Onsite Masseuse (please reserve an appointment 24 hours in advance)

Roof-top Terrace

Brick Court-Yard Patio

Screened in Porch

Poolside Sun Room

Billiard Room

Three Large Gathering Rooms

Private Catering

Meeting Rooms

Complimentary WiFi and Internet Access

Website is: http://www.guesthouseatlostriver.com/. 

To make reservations for the wine dinner and/or cooking class, please call 202-257-0168 or email tambolisa1@aol.com.

Reservations to stay at the Inn should be made online or you can call 304-897-5707.