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Congratulations, Eric Rein, Winner of Bed and Breakfast Drawing
Mr. Eric Rein of Canton, Georgia, has won the monthly drawing for the Bed Breakfast Package at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. His prize includes beautiful Victorian accommodations with king, queen or two double beds and the breakfast buffet for two in the Grand dining Room.
When Mr. Rein learned of his good fortune, he said, “This is great news! My first visit was with my parents when I was 12 years old. I have always been a history buff and enjoyed learning about the industrialists who made the island their winter home. My wife and I have visited twice in the last 8 or 9 years and love the peace and sense of history at the Jekyll Island Club. We now have two kids and do not have many opportunities for a getaway. We would love to return to Jekyll Island this year with our daughters or for our 5th wedding anniversary.”
While he visits the resort, Mr. Rein says he and his family will all enjoy time at the beach, touring the historic district, and eating good seafood. He especially looks forward to some fishing.
Opportunities for fun also include tournament level croquet, heated swimming pool, and putting green as well as three 18-hole golf courses, a tennis center, horse back riding, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and miles of biking and hiking trails. Tram tours of the Historic District are also available.
Sign up now for your chance to win a free Bed and Breakfast Package. A winner is selected each month and announced in the next issue of the Club News. Click here to register. For full Bed and Breakfast package details, please visit our website |
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Winner of “Free Dinner for Two” Drawing, C. J. Adams
Congratulations to C. J. Adams of Brunswick, Georgia, winner of the drawing for a Free Dinner for Two at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. He has a choice of dining in the elegant Grand Dining Room or the historic Courtyard at Crane restaurant on his next visit to Jekyll Island.
The lucky winner became eligible for the drawing by having dinner at one of the above restaurants and completing our comment card. It's just that easy.
To see menus and learn more about the Grand Dining Room, click here.
For information about the Courtyard at Crane, click here. |
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Jekyll Island Club Hotel Creates a "Bride's Bouquet"of Free Wedding. Services Winner of Drawing to Receive Jacuzzi Suite Accommodations, Photography, Wedding Flowers and DJ Services.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel, the site of extraordinary weddings and receptions, has teamed up
with wedding vendors to create a bouquet of prizes for one lucky bride following the June 30,
2009, deadline for registration.
Weddings at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel are legendary. Historically beautiful settings, sunset on
the water, balmy climate, and giant oak trees provide the backdrop for spectacular weddings year
round. Combined with excellent service and southern hospitality, they are the “stuff dreams are
made of.”
The winner of the drawing receives over $3500.00 in prizes: two nights' deluxe Jacuzzi
accommodations and breakfast each morning at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, $1000.00 in
wedding flowers by designer Miriam Conley of Love Knotts, $1000.00 in photographic services
from Kathy Lipthratt's Riverview Gallery, and DJ services from Tommy Tucker of Dance Jammers
for the wedding reception.
To be eligible to win, the bride must book her wedding by June 30, 2009, at the Jekyll Island Club
Hotel for a ceremony and reception in August 2009, December 2009, or January 2010, and
choose the Club Wedding Package. See details of Club Wedding Package here.
The wedding ceremony at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel may be on the Riverfront Lawn
where huge oak trees with garlands of Spanish moss shade the lawn bordering the Jekyll River.
Or, the site may be the beach at the hotel's Beach Pavilion which overlooks Jekyll Island's sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, there are a multitude of other reception venues including the hotel's handsomely appointed Ballroom that accommodates 200 people as well as various Jekyll Island historic mansions. To view the hotel's wedding gallery of photographs of past weddings, click here.
Executive Chef Abigail Hutchinson, who presides over the hotel's culinary staff and operations, has won many accolades for her culinary accomplishments, and premiere catering services are provided by a friendly, professional staff. Each event is served with gracious hospitality and meticulous attention to details.
The hotel, which hosts more than 100 weddings each year, has completely renovated the
sleeping rooms in the style of “elegant leisure” enjoyed a century ago by Club members J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, Joseph Pulitzer and their friends. Additionally, the Grand Dining Room, Riverview Lounge and the Lobby Bar were redecorated in January by the prestigious Philadelphia design firm, DAS Architects.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is a National Historic Landmark and Historic Hotel of America. The
award winning resort has 157 rooms and suites, a full complement of resort amenities, and three
restaurants open year round: the Grand Dining Room, the Courtyard at Crane, and the Café
Solterra. Lodging and conference services have merited awards for the Hotel including COASTAL LIVING's Top 10 Romantic Island Inns in 2008 and in 2006, LODGING HOSPITALITY's Top Performers List in guest satisfaction, superb management, and excellent occupancy rates.
Click here to request the Wedding Package and enter the drawing.
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Give a Lincoln for Lincoln™
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel joins the nation in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. As a National Historic Landmark and member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the hotel supports the new initiative, Give a Lincoln for Lincoln™.
Throughout 2009, The National Trust for Historic Preservation commemorates the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth with Give a Lincoln for Lincoln™. In association with the National Park Foundation and led by History™, this program encourages Americans to make donations online to help preserve six key sites associated with Lincoln's life and legacy.
Americans are urged to donate Lincoln-head pennies or five dollar bills, or make larger contributions to help preserve the sites. Give a Lincoln for Lincoln™ aims to raise a minimum of $200,000, or $1,000 for every year since Lincoln's birth. The campaign is part of a larger education and outreach effort spearheaded by History™ in honor of the Lincoln Bicentennial.
The six sites are:
- Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, KY
- Lincoln's boyhood home in Lincoln City, IN
- The Lincoln Home in Springfield, IL
- President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, DC
- The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
- Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC
The Give a Lincoln for Lincoln™ program is a great opportunity to celebrate the 200th birthday of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, and to support the preservation of historic places associated with one of America's greatest presidents.
Learn more about Give a Lincoln for Lincoln™ at www.History.com/minisites/lincoln. |
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The Pub
Snuggled away on the garden level of the Annex is the Hotel's quaint little bar affectionately named “The Pub.” Its comfy seating and exposed brick walls create an intimate atmosphere where enthusiasts can watch their favority sports events on the HD screen in true pub style. In good weather, the courtyard outside The Pub is a delightful place to enjoy the evening and a favorite libation.
The friendly bartender, who knows quite a bit about the Hotel and its story, says the bar itself is the original one placed there during the 1986 renovation. The woodwork is ornamented with Edwardian bas relief details in keeping with tastes of the Club Era.
International and domestic beers are available as well as wine, a wide variety of cocktails, and light snacks. A specialty of the house is the “Snapshot,” a mystical blend of vanilla vodka, Irish Crème and Amaretto.
The Pub opens Monday through Saturday at 5:00 pm and is closed on Sunday. |
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Evening Cruise and Dinner Package Tours.
Here's a great way to turn your dinner engagement into a memorable and unique evening - the new Evening Cruise and Dinner Package Tour!
Starting this month, the “Rockefeller” leaves the Historic Jekyll Wharf…a few minutes walk from the Hotel… at 4:30 pm. Friday and Saturday each week the captain takes up to 40 guests to see the beauty of Jekyll Island from the water on this 1-1/2 hour cruise. With years of experience, Captain Philip knows the Intracoastal Waterway thoroughly. He'll share some of the island's history and point out natural habitats along the way. “On most of our cruises, it's not uncommon to see dolphins playing in the water,” says Captain Philip. His crew also provides light refreshments.
Each person receives a $25.00 voucher for dinner at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel for either the Grand Dining Room or the Courtyard at Crane, with ticket purchase, when the “Rockefeller” docks at 6:00 pm. Individuals make their dinner reservations in advance.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel concierge (912-635-2600) can assist with reservations for this delightful new addition to the “must do” activities on Jekyll Island. Or, reservations may be made directly at 912-635-3152 or 912-264-9808. The Tour continues through the summer season. Visit the website at www.goldenislesfun.com
To make dinner reservations for the Grand Dining Room on line, click here.
For Courtyard at Crane, call 912-635-2600. |
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371 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527
1-800-535-9547 |
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