Silverado Mansion

Now this is a contest.  If you have a love for all things spa, wine and blogging with just a pinch of the misandry, then the “Spa Girl Package” is the prize for you!

UpTake has partnered with the Silverado Resort in beautiful Napa Valley for a blog contest with the prize being a “Spa Girl Package” for you and three of your friends.

It’ll be just like Silverado the movie, but without Kevin Costner acting all goofy.

Prize
One winner will receive a “Spa Girl Package for Four” (valued at $1,140.00.) This is the perfect Napa Valley spa package for you and three of your closest friends. Enjoy all that Wine Country has to offer with this Napa Valley vacation package.
Package includes (per person):

• Shared accommodations in a spacious fireplace suite with kitchen, living room and dining area
• One 50-minute Spa treatment and full use of The Spa at Silverado and 20% off additional select 50-minute spa services
• Wine Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
• Silverado Resort tote bag
• Breakfast in either of our cafes
• All taxes, service charges and Resort Fee

Cheers! It's the wine country.

Deadline
The blog contest begins at Midnight on April 15, 2009 (PST) and ends at Midnight on May 15, 2009 (PST).

Submission

1. Write a post about why you deserve a getaway on your blog and include a link to the UpTake.com homepage (www.uptake.com.) Linking to the home page on the UpTake site is a requirement for entry.
2. You must also tell us you entered by commenting on this post. Please include your email address in the comment field. We will contact you using this email address if you are the winner.

Requirements & Criteria

1. The winning post will be judged upon the quality of its writing, its originality and how well it conveys why you and three of your friends deserve a getaway more than any other entrant. Since UpTake is a family-friendly site, we require the post be “family-friendly” and reserve the right to reject unsuitable or pornographic material.
2. Only one entry per day per blogger. Each entry must be associated with a new blog post. Each participant may submit up to ten posts total.
3. Entry materials may not infringe on any third party rights and you must have obtained permission from the third party if their property or image appears in the text of the post or in any photos included with the post. We can disqualify the entry at our sole discretion if we cannot obtain the necessary permissions for any element or component of the post.
4. Prize must be claimed within one year of the contest conclusion. Accommodations and Spa appointments are based upon availability at time of booking.”

Judging
The winning post will be selected by the Silverado executive team by May 22nd, 2009. Winner will be selected on the above criteria.

Terms and Conditions
Since UpTake is a family-friendly site, we reserve the right to reject unsuitable or pornographic posts or images.

Copyright

1. Copyright for any of your original posts will be licensed to UpTake under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
2. Copyright of the post remains the property of the blogger.
3. Entries must be submitted by the original author. Only posts submitted by the original author will be considered. Do not submit a post written by someone other than yourself. You must be the sole owner of the copyright of any post submitted. Your submission of the post is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder of the post.

Official Rules

Please go here for the official rules.

I live near Cleveland on Lake Erie (and am darn proud of it), which means there is no getting around the fact that Spring Has Sprung! Area marinas are beginning to show signs of life as boaters make their way to their vessels to paint, clean, and prep for the traditional May launch. Seasonal workers are starting to trickle in as the tourist industry gears up for yet another summer of putting smiles on millions of faces as they pass through the region. And local merchants begin the process of enticing visitors to shake off their cabin fever and step out to enjoy all that life on Lake Erie has to offer.

One event guaranteed to bring folk out of their winter funk is Bay Harbor Restaurant’s “Spring Fling” Wine Pairing Event. Located on Sandusky’s waterfront in the Cedar Point Marina, Bay Harbor will serve up an evening of fine wine and dining on Friday, April 25, 2008. Gloria Ferrer wines will be paired with 5 courses*, including Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, Lobster Stuffed Chicken Breast, Pretzel Crusted Halibut, Grilled Clams, and a Mixed Berry Trifle.

Paired wines will include Brut, Carneros Chardonnay, Carneros Pinot Noir, Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir, Carneros Merlot, Carneros Syrah, and Blanc de Noirs. A vineyard expert will be on hand to explain each wine as it is tasted and Bay Harbor’s experienced staff will ensure that every guest has an enjoyable evening. Wines will be available for purchase at the close of the dinner for those who wish to take home a bottle (or a case) for themselves or as a gift.

I’ve been part of Bay Harbor’s wine dinners in the past, and I guarantee they are a good time. Everyone is so prim and proper at the beginning of dinner, but by the end of the evening the dining room is full of smiles and laughter. Whether you are a couple looking for a night out together or a large group of friends hoping to catch up, Bay Harbor can accommodate you. A stellar view of the lake as spring unfolds, combined with excellent food and wine, is a recipe for success regardless of the number of people at your table!

Dinner begins at 7:30 and the bar will open at 6:30 for “gathering” (i.e., a pre-dinner cocktail). The cost is $65.00 per person + tax. Gratuity and additional beverages are not included in the price of dinner. Reservations are required as the restaurant will be closed that night to other business. Parties of all sizes are welcome (and encouraged!), so call now to guarantee your spot: 419-625-6373.

Have fun, and remember to designate a driver or arrange for alternate transportation–no drinking and driving, please!

*Menu subject to change. Additional course may be added.