Scottish Porridge Glenlaurel-Style
A note from the Innkeeper. As our Executive Chef, John Mount, gets settled, I thought I would share some porridge tips and recipes. Porridge, our second-course for breakfast, is a great start to your day. Scotland is home to some of the best porridge in the world, but we think we’ve mastered the best recipe this […]
Read MoreChristmas in July & Dickens Dinner
Can’t wait for plum pudding in December? Then come July 26 for our first ever Christmas in July Dickens Dinner. A Taste of Dickens is a Christmas culinary celebration that is sure to delight. Featuring 6 courses of fine dining splendor and performed excerpts from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” you will be entertained and […]
Read MoreGlenlaurel Summer Promotions
Summertime fun has arrived at Glenlaurel. There’s no better time to plan your next get-away. With new & exciting summer promotions, the possibilities are endless. Celebrate anti-boredom month starting on Sunday and take advantage of special rates and promotions with our Ohio vacation deals. Sunday Fun Day Plan a trip with a group of friends […]
Read MoreTesla Charging Stations Now Available at Glenlaurel
You can now plug in and go at Glenlaurel. We just recently completed the installation of two electric car charging stations. Guests with electric or hybrid vehicles may now charge their batteries at these two convenient charging stations. The charging stations are located in the covered arrival plaza at the Carriage House. A 40 amp […]
Read MoreGlenlaurel Tarragon Vinaigrette Recipe
A note from Chef Taylor about salad dressing. Oil, acid and flavor…choose your favorite three from the list. The oils: Lighter oils come from the flavors of canola, safflower, sunflower, and grape seed, which will produce a lighter flavor dressing. The bigger flavors come from olive oils, avocado oil, and sesame seed, which offer more robust […]
Read MoreFrench Wine Dinner at Glenlaurel
You won’t want to miss our next wine dinner…it’s a French theme! Jon Offredo with Solovino Imports will be the host leading our next wine dinner on July 21st. Jon has accumulated over 25 years of experience in the restaurant and wine industry. His knowledge and palette have allowed him to host many wine dinners and tastings […]
Read MoreHocking Hills Festivals
So Many Choices… Are you are a fan of small town festivals with local fare and “fair food” concessions everywhere you look, vendors selling anything and everything in their booths, arcade games, and little town happenings? Three local festivals will be held in May and both are less than an hour’s drive from the Glenlaurel […]
Read MoreMother’s Day Shrimp Scampi Recipe
A note from Chef Taylor: The kitchen is the central gathering place in my family. The place where gratitude and love and hopes and fears are shared. My Grandmother, my Mother, and my God-Mother would continuously busy their hands while chopping, slicing, simmering, and gently tossing flour to prepare meals for our family to share. […]
Read MoreConcierge Service at Glenlaurel
Glenlaurel is proud to welcome Candace Lee as our onsite Concierge. She is lovely and outgoing with a smile in her voice during phone conversations and a smile on her face when she meets guests in person. She is having fun walking the grounds in the spring sunshine and introducing new guests to our accommodations… […]
Read MoreThe Magic of the Beet by Chef Taylor Sheffer
A Short and Sweet Viewpoint on Beets, by Executive Chef Taylor Sheffer Q. Why did the Chef dance at the vegetable stand? A. Because it had a great beet! Beets. Most people either love them or hate them. When you think of beets, do you imagine dirt or pickled ‘out-of-a-can’? Well, it doesn’t have to […]
Read MoreThe Legend of Brigadoon
In my quest for Scottish lore and Kelley’s reminder of February Brigadoon… I have been learning about the Legend of Brigadoon. Definition of BRIGADOON from Websters:a place that is idyllic, unaffected by time, or remote from reality The Legend: The legend of Brigadoon is the story of a mythical village in the Scottish Highlands. The village became […]
Read MoreHiking the Gorge at Glenlaurel
I want to thank long time guest Mark and Carol Hess for introducing me to Paul & Cathy Knoop. As I am new to the Hocking Hills region, I mentioned To Mark one morning that I was looking for a “flora N Fauna guy” to go hiking with and someone to share their knowledge with […]
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