Give your Valentine's the ultimate in romance: an historic surrey ride
Book a special half-hour treat for your sweetheart on Saturday, Feb. 10
Chocolates will be gone “toute sweet” and champagne can give
you a headache, but a romantic memory can last a lifetime. And nothing says
Valentine’s Day romance like an elegant, cozy horse drawn carriage
ride into the sunset or under the winter stars. Give your loved one the sparkle
of vintage romance (with authentic village ambience), in an Valentine’s
Romantic Surrey Ride gift package from the historic 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, Feb. 10, the Romantic Roxbury Surrey Ride will depart for half hour rides, from 1 to 7 p.m., by reservation only. Be sure to make your reservation by February 1.
Your gift package can begin (or end) with a warming quaff at the Oasis — chocolate or chai or a champagne toast. 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 popping the question. And you'll receive a portrait of the occasion as part of the package.
Reservations for the limited available slots must be made by February 1The romance of a carriage ride is not just for young lovers, either. It’s the perfect surprise for a spouse who loves the history and the glamour of yesteryear. Transport your special someone back to the days of gaslights and calling cards, when those grand Victorian ladies lining Roxbury’s Main Street were home to your ancestors.
Roxbury will also host its second "Moveable Feast" that Saturday evening, the perfect way to make your Valentine's celebration even more memorable. The Feast will move from apertifs and appetizers at the Oasis, to delicious and authentic Argentinian BBQ at the Public Lounge and a sweet finish with dessert at the East Branch, all for just $35. Just stay tuned to roxburyny.com for details on this remarkable travelling taste of Roxbury's eclectic best.
The Romantic Roxbury Surrey Ride includes gourmet chocolate treats and a gorgeous gift card and photograph to keep. Remember, reservations for the limited available slots must be made by February 1. Cost for the total package is $50, all inclusive. Contact the Roxbury Parks Department 607 326-3722 to reserve your favorite time for your surrey ride on February 10. Reservations are based on availability and made on first come basis.