Give the Gift of History and Romance!
Nothing says holiday romance like an elegant and cozy horse drawn
carriage ride under the winter stars. Too bad you don't live on Central Park
South. But now you can give your loved one the sparkle of vintage romance
in an exclusive holiday surrey ride gift package from the hamlet of Roxbury.
Red velvet lines the handsomely outfitted 1890s Roxbury surrey, the same type of luxurious and intimate coach that gave the gilded age its wheels. On Saturday, Dec. 30, the romantic Roxbury surrey ride will depart, by reservation only, every half hour from 3 to 8 p.m. Your gift package begins with a warming quaff at the Public Lounge, chocolate or chai or another toasty treat. Once your lap blanket is in place, you and your gift recipient will be ensconced in a world of your own. A joy in itself, the romantic surrey ride is also a perfect setting for that extra special post-holiday gift you were saving or . . . for the stout of heart, the horsepower you might just need for popping the question.
The romance of a carriage ride is not just for lovebirds, either. Families may find this package makes an exciting excursion for one or two children who love history and the glamour of yesteryear.
Transport your family back to the days of gaslights and calling cards, when the grand Victorian ladies lining Roxbury's Main Street were home to your cousins and neighbors. The Romantic roxbury surrey ride includes a gorgeous gift card to wrap under the tree.
Reservations for the limited available slots must be made by December 20. Cost for the total package is $50, all inclusive.
Contact the Roxbury Parks Department 607 326-3722 to reserve your favorite time of afternoon or evening for your surrey ride on December 30. Reservations are based on availability and made on first come basis.
