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What a Weekend!!!
Henderson Village
By Susan Kyle
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as treats for these
"residents." Molly loves animals, and we loved how freely she could roam
about the property with no fear of cars. Also, there is a tropical aviary
with several varieties of exotic birds. Last but not least, there is Angus,
the golden retriever mix owned by General Manager Stuart MacPherson. What
a treat. We had barely arrived and Angus came over and laid right at Molly's
feet. He is the official greeter. While we were dining, we noticed he
was on the grass outside the window. We were grateful for his hospitality.
A pet friendly place, family pets are welcome in the tenant cottages.
We had a fantastic gourmet dinner at the
award winning Langston House Restaurant prepared by Chef Garry Kenley.
He uses local produce and has his own herb garden on-site. Chef Kenley
started cooking in his native Scotland as a teenager. He describes his
cuisine as "Southern with a European twist." Also, we were impressed with
their extensive wine list. Chef Kenley mentioned they will be having wine
dinners with top Atlanta chefs in the fall. Carriage rides are included
for all guests for an after supper ride through the village, free of charge
on Saturday evenings. The carriage is authentic from the turn of the century,
complete with lap blanket on chilly nights.
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Above - One of
the comfortable rooms inside the Hodge House.
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Recently my husband
and I, together with our 18 month-old daughter Molly, visited Henderson
Village in Perry, Georgia. One Townelaker became engaged there after a
romantic proposal in the rose garden, another family reported it's where
they go to reconnect and relax, and one couple celebrated their anniversary
on an overnight stay over the holidays. With all the buzz, I wanted to
check it out for myself. I am so glad we did.
Just under a two hour drive from Atlanta,
this discovery amazed us. There were the same amenities found at other
fine hotels such as feather beds, silver on the tables, robes and herbal
bath salts. Some truly unexpected delights also came our way. We enjoyed
a complimentary room service breakfast on our private veranda, huge shade
trees, picket-fenced gardens, antique claw-footed bath tubs, fireplaces,
a gracious staff and most of all, a feeling of incredible tranquility
when we passed through the gates that made it hard to believe we were
so close to home.
On road trips long ago, before everyone traveled
by interstate, there were many beautiful old houses on country roads.
Henderson Village is the ultimate in nostalgia. The authentic integrity
of the historical aspects of this country resort just add to the whole
package. There is not a contrived feel like so many other places we have
seen. It's like a dearly missed great-aunt's house meeting the Ritz.
There are 24 rooms and suites. The interiors
are an eclectic mix of comfortable furnishings including antiques and
reproductions. Fourteen rooms are in the three main houses and ten are
in refurbished tenant cottages overlooking a pasture filled with horses,
donkeys, sheep and even watusi. Arrangements can be made to help with
feeding time. We took apples from the room
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Above - General
Manager Stuart MacPherson with his wife Susannah and daughter Aurora Grace
in the Langston House Restaurant.
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Life in the hustle
and bustle of suburbia doesn't allow much time for fireside reading in
window seats, sipping tea on a front porch, riding bikes just for fun,
sunsets without billboards, napping in total peace and watching children
run across a field to see farm animals. This place transports guests to
a place of natural serenity. Other things worth mentioning: complete business
meeting facilities, perfect for weddings, quaint family game room with
ping-pong table, darts, etc., a beautiful pool and cabana complete with
robes and towel service, and a hunter's delight with over 8,000 gaming
acres on nearby property.
We had a great time and you will too. The
trip was less than a tank and a two hour drive that seemed like nothing.
Rates are from $165 to $385 for the grand suite, and all rooms include
complimentary breakfast for two. For a truly memorable time with or without
the kids, call (888) 615-9722 or visit them online at www.hendersonvillage.com.
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Left - some of
the many animals at Henderson Village.
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