SEASON'S SPECIALS: Usher in the Season with one of following!
Enchanted Evening - for just $50 beyond your room price
Indulge yourself on a birthday, anniversary, wedding night, holiday or other special occasion with a romantic evening at the Berry Preserve. Follow a path of fragrant petals to your king-sized bed. Toast the event with a bottle of chilled sparkling cider sipped from crystal goblets by candlelight (or we can pick up wine you've ordered from a local shop). Enjoy delectable treats such as chocolate-covered strawberries. If you wish, top your evening with a vintage film for your room's VCR. Delicious full candlelit breakfast. Room & taxes not included in price.
SPECIAL EVENTS: The Berry Preserve is convenient lodging for those enjoying the many special events, performances and experiences offered at nearby attractions. Find out what's happening by contacting those listed below. Join the fun and excitement, then relax afterwards in the Berry Preserve's tranquil atmosphere.
Major Festivals Nearby
Black Potatoe Music Festival, Clinton, blackpotatoe.com - during July
NJ Festival of Ballooning, Readington Township, balloonfestival.com - late July
Warren County Farmers Fair, Harmony, njskylands.com - early August
Musikfest, Bethlehem (PA), musikfest.org - mid-August
Victorian Days, Belvidere - 1st weekend after Labor Day
Seasonal festivals and concerts, Alba Vineyard, Finesville, albavineyard.com
Dickens Days, Clinton, clintonnj.com/events - late Nov.
State Theatre - Performances by well-known figures yearlong at Easton PA. See www.statetheatre.org or call 1 800/999-STATE.
The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College - Notable performances through May 2004 at North Branch NJ. See www.raritanval.edu/theatre/ or call 908/725-3420.
Williams Center at Lafayette College - Often unusual performances at reasonable prices through April in Easton PA. Call 610/330-5009 or see ww2.lafayette.edu/~artscenter/williams/.
Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University - Variety of notable performances and visual arts at Bethlehem PA. See www3.lehigh.edu/zoellner/ or call 610/758-2787.
Ballooning
In Flight Balloon Adventures - Scenic hot air balloon rides daily, from romantic 2-person getaways to groups of 75. Based at Spain II Restaurant at West Portal NJ. Call 1-888/301-2383 or see balloonnj.com. (5 min.)
Balloons Aloft - Daily balloon flights from picturesque Sky Manor airport in Pittstown NJ, which also has a restaurant. Call 908/996-3333 or see njballoon.com. (15 min.)
Balloonatics and Aeronuts - Scenic balloon flights daily, weather permitting. Based at Harmony NJ near Phillipsburg. Call 1-877/438-6359 or see aeronuts.com. (15 min.)
Have Balloon Will Travel - Daily balloon flights. Based at Harmony near Phillipsburg NJ. Call 1-800/608-6359 or see www.haveballoonwilltravel.com. (15 min.) See funnewjersey.com for others
Museums
Hunterdon Art Museum - Yearlong art exhibits from Tues. - Sun. plus lectures, events, classes and museum shop in Clinton NJ. Call 908/735-8415 or contact www.hunterdonartmuseum.org.
Red Mill Museum Village - Famous Red Mill plus other museum buildings, exhibits, lectures and various events including Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactments, concerts and antique shows at Clinton NJ from Tues. - Sun., April through Oct. Call 908/735-4101 or see www.theredmill.org.
Shippen Manor Museum - Restored home and Oxford Funace open year round in Oxford NJ. Hosts many events. Tours 1-4 pm. Sundays. Call 908/453-4381.
Two Rivers Landing - The Crayola Factory and the National Canal Museum at this site in Easton PA provide hands-on fun plus the history of nearby canals and crayons. Open year-round from Tues. - Sun. Call 610/515-8000 (press 2) or see www.crayola.com and www.canals.org.
1753 Bachmann Publick House - Restored tavern is Easton PA's oldest structure. Call 610/258-1753 or Email bph@fast.net for hours/times.
Nature
Pequest Trout Hatchery - Hatchery where 600,000 trout are raised for trout season near Oxford NJ. Features various programs and events. Call 908/637-4125 or see www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/.
Well Sweep Herb Farm - Butterfly, herb, medicinal, perennial and rock gardens plus dried flowers and gift shop. Seasonal courses and events. Near Washington NJ in Port Murray. Call 908/852-5390.
River Outfitters
Delaware River - Lazy River Outpost offers canoeing, tubing, kayaking and rafting from Phillipsburg NJ. Call 908/213-9100 or contact them at Lazyriveradventures@yahoo.com.
South Branch, Raritan River - Clinton Canoe & Kayak Co. provides canoes, kayaks and pedal boats at Clinton NJ for boat trips and flat water paddling. Call 908/730-9666.
Various Rivers - Hunterdon County Park System provides guided canoe trips down 4 local rivers on select dates from April - June. Call 908/782-1158.
Vineyards
Alba Vineyard - Provides tours and tastings year round, plus seasonal events in beautiful upland NJ valley. Call 908/995-7800 or see www.albavineyard.com for details.
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