Orchard Hill Country Inn

Celebration Details
 Tuesday, December 30

As is customary, we will gather at the Straube's Eastwood Creek Ranch to toast the next-to-the-last sunset of the year. Plan to check-in at Orchard Hill in plenty of time to settle in before taking the short five minute drive to Darrell and Pat's place. Dress is casual, comfortable and warm.
Hors d'oeuvres will be ample and hearty.
Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 31

Breakfast:

Begin the countdown with breakfast served from

8:30 am - 10:00 am in our dining room. 

Hors d'oeuvres:

Tasty nibbles will be served in the Great Room from

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.  

Dinner and Party:

Dinner guests will begin sitting at 7:00 p.m. Tables for two are the usual first come, first choice of tables. Table settings for three or more are assigned. We are offering a wine pairing at $80.00 per couple to enhance our fabulous dinner. Please call in advance with any dietary requests and to request the wine pairing.

For the ninth consecutive year C.C. Sanders will direct the entertainment. Silly hats and noise makers will be passed out along with champagne beginning at 11:30 pm.

Thursday, January 1

Breakfast - The morning after!:

Buffet extended hours: 8:30 am to 11:00 am

Room and Dinner Cancellation:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 is the last day to cancel
without incurring the full cost of your complete
reservation including dinner if we
are unable to resell your room.

Price: $450 per couple plus room
- a two-night minimum is required -

*Picnic lunches not available for these two days. 

 MENU
New Year's Eve  2008 

CANAPE
Parmigiano-reggiano crisps with goat cheese mousse

SOUP
Roasted red pepper garnished with a ribbon of
sour cream and chives

FISH
Salmon tartare with sweet red onion, crème fraiche,
and caviar presented on boats of endive

INTERMEZZO
Lemon sorbet with tarragon and verbena

FOWL
Stuffed roasted quail with apricot glaze

SALAD
Garden fresh new greens, vinaigrette
white asparagus, and enoke mushrooms

MAIN COURSE
Grilled Brandt's prime tenderloin of beef
and lobster medallion in a bearnaise sauce 

PAUSE
Coffee  Tea  Espresso 

DESSERT
Chef's sampler

CHEESE
Imported Stilton Cheese and Fruit 

Orchard Hill may substitute due to unavailability of product.
Menu substitutions not available.