15 Sep 2015
As the leaves change to golden brown and orange and the air turns crisp, luxury boutique hotel Viceroy New York is embracing autumn with the launch of their new Apple Picking & Picnic Package. The hotel is inviting guests to experience this authentic seasonal pastime which has been enjoyed by New Yorkers since the 19th century.
Guests can wrap-up and get back to basics with a day in the surrounding countryside to enjoy a spot of traditional apple picking followed by a delicious picnic in a secluded spot under one of the apple trees where guests will tuck into an array of gourmet delights including; a selection of charcuterie and cheeses, homemade pâté, assorted breads and truffle honey, Chef's Fall salad, a variety of tempting deserts and a local bottle of Wolfer Estate Cabernet Franc. A chess set is also provided for some post-lunch relaxation.
On returning to the hotel guests can enjoy a well-earned rest while the expert chefs at Kingside work their magic and turn the apples into a delicious traditional apple butter which is the perfect accompaniment to meat dishes, with deserts or simply spread on a piece of toast. The apple butter is packaged in a personalised 10oz NY branded mason jar, ideal for taking home as a gift.
Apple Picking & Picnic Package from £661 per room/night (incl. taxes & fees). Includes:
- Overnight accommodation with breakfast at the hotel's Kingside restaurant
- Private car transfer to apple picking farm
- Luxurious picnic for two
- Complimentary hot toddies for two at The Roof
Bookings: www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/newyork, +1 855 647 1619. Valid until 1 Nov 2015.
The Apple Picking Tradition
Legend has it that apple growers around New York and New Jersey started advertising fruit picking as a fun family activity during the nineteenth century. Farmers then started charging people to enter their fields as the harvest was ending, selling them fruit which otherwise would have perished. Still popular today, apple picking is the perfect way to celebrate harvest time and the changing of the seasons.
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About Viceroy New York
Representing the next generation of New York luxury hospitality, Viceroy New York is Viceroy Hotel Group's first branded property in Manhattan. Uniting some of the most prestigious names in development, architecture, design, nightlife and cuisine, the 29-story hotel sits on the iconic West 57th Street – a central thoroughfare in Midtown combining business and pleasure for both locals and visitors. Designed by powerhouse firm Roman and Williams, Viceroy New York articulates a vision of downtown allure without compromising on uptown sophistication. The hotel boasts a striking double-height lobby, bespoke interiors, sweeping public spaces and top-of-the-line amenities in 240 luxury guestrooms. On the hotel's ground floor, revelers can visit Kingside, a bar and restaurant featuring Gerber Group's renowned bar programme alongside Chef Marc Murphy's interpretation of New American Cooking, as well as expansive global wine offerings, regionally brewed craft beers and small-batch spirits. Capping the top of the hotel is Gerber Group's The Roof, a stylish lounge and outdoor terrace that has become a Midtown hotspot, boasting awe-inspiring views of Central Park, a rotating selection of innovative seasonal cocktails and tempting small plates. For more information and to make a reservation visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/newyork.
