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CULINARY                                                                                                                                                               2

BOUNTY OF SUMMER                                            VIRGINIA MASTER CHEF DINNERS                           TIDES 74TH BIRTHDAY
                                                                                                                   July 15
Join the Tides Inn culinary team in the Chef’s Kitchen      For our new series, Virginia Master Chefs, Executive
for exciting and delicious events featuring the bounty of   Chef Truman Jones partners with top chefs of the       For our 74th anniversary, enjoy a multi-coursed dinner
summer. On Friday, June 11, we will host a Sustainable      region. Together, they present multi-coursed affairs   in the Chef’s Kitchen. Executive Chef Truman Jones and
Farming Luncheon at 11:30 am. Dug In Farms owner,           with a welcome reception in the Chef’s Kitchen,        Pastry Chef Miranda Ulrich re-create recipes from the
Carolyn Quinn join us for an educational luncheon with      followed by a wine dinner in the “sun room” of         Tides cookbooks from the 50s, 60s and on. Seated,
a menu that will incorporate produce from her farms.        Chesapeake Restaurant.                                 multi-coursed dinner.
Quinn will lead a discussion on sustainable farming         Beginning at $125 per person                           $74 per person
methods and what she learned since founding the
two-and-a-half acre Dug In Farms in 2015.
$65 per person

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L I B AT I O N S                                                                                                                                                            3

THAT DAMN MARY TASTINGS                      SUMMER WEEKEND TOASTS                       FARM TO GLASS MIXOLOGY                        VIRGINIA VINTNER WINE DINNERS
June 10, July 8, August 12 at 4pm            WITH OUR VINTAGE BAR CART                   CLASS                                         May 22, June 12 and August 1
                                             Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 6-7pm       June 5: Virginia Garden Cocktails
Local brewers, “That Damn Mary,” bring                                                                                                 Nine premiere wineries comprise
                                                                                         July 10: Making Limoncello
delectable varieties of craft beer to the    Our vintage bar cart, Rosie, will appear                                                  Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail,
Fish Hawk this summer for Thursday           in a special new setting each evening,      Learn how to create bright, fresh summer-     which encompasses the Northern Neck
Tap Takeover. Their Brew Masters guide       offering you an opportunity to discover a   inspired cocktails from mixology experts      and Middle Peninsula of Virginia. For
you through four, eight-ounce pours of       new wine or beer, meet new friends and      in the Chef’s Kitchen. In Virginia Garden     these exclusive tastings, you will meet
a range of brews to taste, each paired       capture a new photo memory.                 Cocktails on June 5, we will source the       the vintners who have created award-
with a light appetizer. “We use as many                                                  freshest produce from area gardens and        winning varietals and enjoy appetizers
green and sustainable, locally grown                                                     orchards, and on July 10, guests will learn   from the culinary team. On May 22,
ingredients as possible and as many                                                      how to make the refreshing, classic Italian   you may sip, savor and learn with wine
Virginia sources as we can find. Our                                                     liqueur, limoncello. In addition to sipping   expert, David Faulkner of Winebow,
mission is to deliver high quality, full                                                 cocktails, you will enjoy chef curated        in a five-course dinner in our Chef’s
flavored craft beer in an environment that                                               appetizers.                                   Kitchen. On June 12 and August 1, we
celebrates individuality and supports our                                                $65 per person                                will feature the winemaker, Matthew
community,” say their experts.                                                                                                         Meyer, of Williamsburg Winery, located
Beginning at $65 per person                                                                                                            on a colonial era 300-acre farm, known
                                                                                                                                       as Wessex Hundred.
                                                                                                                                       $95 per person

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M A K E R S PAC E                                                                                                                                                                   4

Our newly created Maker Space is a light-filled, interactive studio with programs for all ages and ability levels.
Each hands-on workshop is led by experts in their fields – from our master potter to floral designers.

HANDMAKING HISTORY                                            SEASONAL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS                                 OYSTER SHELL CANDLE MAKING
Offered daily upon request, June-August                       Offered select Sundays, June-August                          Offered upon request Thursday-Sunday
Join our featured artist, Gene Young, in creating an          The Tides Inn welcomes local floral designers from Cathi’s   With your collection of seashore keepsake shells, sea
iconic and historic centerpiece, the oyster plate, which      Garden to lead this enriching and creative workshop. We      glass, or smooth stones, create a beautiful reminder of
have been treasured for over 200 years. While visiting        will talk about what’s on trend for floral décor in 2021     your time at the Tides Inn.
the Tides Inn, admire the largest collection of oyster        and learn helpful techniques for arranging flowers like a    $99 per person
plates at the Kilmarnock Antique Museum.                      professional. Guests will create tailored centerpieces or
$225 per person                                               stand-alone arrangements designed to reflect the themes
                                                              of summer celebrations they are planning to host.            DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
                                                              $85 per person                                               Offered Thursday-Monday afternoons
SUMMER BLOSSOM SOAP MAKING
                                                                                                                           Our resident artist will introduce you to the rewarding art
Offered Thursday-Sunday, June-August
                                                                                                                           of drawing. This immersive class will help you capture
Our experience begins with a walk on our new nature           POTTERY PAINTING                                             the faces of your loved ones, renowned sunsets of
trail past the old Willow Oaks and mushroom piles to          Offered at 11 am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
                                                                                                                           Carter’s Creek, and abundant wildlife of Irvington. No
wildflower fields near our beehives. Our horticulturalist,    This artistic workshop gives you the opportunity to create   experience is necessary.
Jessica Teague, will advise you to gather the yellow          your own original lasting memory. You will choose your       $125 per person
flower, calendula, as it’s wonderful for moisturizing and     pottery piece, paint and decorate it. We will do the rest,
smoothing the skin. After you have collected your favorite    including glazing, firing, and shipping it home for you.
wildflowers, we return to the Maker Space for soap            $150 per person                                              DAILY KIDS CRAFTS
making. Choose the color and fragrance, mix in oyster                                                                      Offered Thursday-Monday afternoons
shell sand for exfoliation and add flowers. At the end, you
                                                                                                                           Bring your kids for the best of the Maker Space, uniquely
will leave with beautiful scented handmade gifts.             OYSTER JEWELRY MAKING                                        tailored for your younger guests.
$99 per person                                                Offered 10-11 am on May 23, 30; June 20, 27
                                                                                                                           $20 per child- Painting Workshop
                                                              The Northern Neck’s leading oyster jewelry artist guides     $60 per child- Candle Making
                                                              you through the design process. At the conclusion of         $60 per child- Pottery Wheel Class
                                                              the workshop, you will take home a beautiful piece of
                                                              original oyster jewelry.
                                                              $99 per person

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BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL EXPERIENCE, 2.5 HOURS
Offered Fridays and Saturdays at 10 am
Resident potter, Gene Young, leads an introduction to pottery’s most
interesting tool, the pottery wheel. Your masterpiece will be fully fired
and glazed by our team and sent to your home.
$225 per person; $75 for each additional piece

SUMMER POTTERY PAINTING, 2 HOURS
Offered weekly upon request
Allow a piece of pottery to be your canvas and let your imagination
lead the way. Once you have completed finishing touches on your
beautiful piece of art, it will be fired, boxed and ready to take home
with you.
$150 per person

POTTERY & PINOT, 2 HOURS
Offered nightly at 8 pm
With your choice of a bottle of Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio, join our
pottery instructor for a fun beginner class and a glass or two.
$150 per person

THE TIDES POTTERY EXPERIENCE, 6-7 HOURS
Offered upon request
This private, all-immersive pottery experience guides you from an
introduction to the pottery wheel through the firing process and onto
the glazing of your final masterpiece. Challenge yourself to learn a
new skill, create art, be inspired and enjoy the company of those who
share a passion for lifelong learning.
$600 per person

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HISTORIC GUIDED BIKE RIDE                      WINE & CHEESE SUNSET CREEK                BASS POND FISHING                         RAPPAHANNOCK KAYAK TOUR
Offered daily                                  CRUISE                                    Offered daily from 5-7 pm, by             Offered daily
                                               Offered daily                             appointment
Our tour begins with an easy, leisurely ride                                                                                       Join our wellness guide for a journey to
to the Steamboat Era Museum where you          Set sail on a picturesque sunset cruise   We invite you to join us for catch-and-   the mouth of the Rappahannock River.
will receive a guided tour and learn about     around Carter’s Creek with a bottle of    release bass fishing on Golden Eagle      During our time on the water, we will enjoy
its new “Potomac Pilot House” on display.      wine paired with cheese and seasonal      Pond with a seasoned local fisherman      bird watching for the great blue heron,
Next, we will pass by the Hope & Glory Inn     fruit. Our seasoned captains navigate     as your guide. This summer sunset         peregrine falcon, osprey and many more
and Dog & Oyster Vineyard. After enjoying      you through the beauty and history of     experience is offered from 5:00 to 7:00   species. Enjoy all the creek has to offer
more of the beautiful forested countryside,    Carter’s Creek.                           p.m. Guests under 12 years of age must    with this one-hour tour.
we will discover Historic Christ Church        $100 per person                           be accompanied by an adult.               $45 per person, 1 hour
by private guided tour. On our return,                                                   $150 per person
we will take the opportunity to stop at
Kellum Seafood and Produce for some
local goods, as well as to enjoy a scoop
of Homestead Creamery ice cream. Each
guest will receive a small souvenir from
the Steamboat Museum and Historic Christ
Church, and a donation will be made to
both organizations on each guest’s behalf.
$80 per guest, 2 hours

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SUMMER KAYAK REGATTA                            THE INAUGURAL TIDES INN                        BEEHIVE EXPERIENCE                             GOLF
Offered Saturdays and Sundays at                PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT                          Fridays & Saturdays at 8:45 am                 Offered daily
11:15am                                         Wednesday, May 19, 8am-12pm
                                                                                               Explore a day in the life of an apiarist       Golf enthusiasts will feel like they own
Join us in our summer-long regatta at the       This round-robin tournament is for all         with our beekeeping experience. After          the course at Golden Eagle, carved
marina. This contest, a timed kayak race, is    ages and skill levels. You will be paired      a short walk through the new nature            out of a wooded landscape around a
held June, July and August with the winner      with a partner in your skill level that will   trail to the wildflower field, you will meet   50-acre lake. This George W. Cobb
being announced Saturday, September 4.          change after each game. Each match             with our resident beekeeper for a brief        designed course features many elevation
Please register at the front desk to reserve.   lasts 12 minutes. Medals will be awarded       introduction on the most vital pollinators,    changes, well-placed bunkers, Bermuda
                                                to the three players with the highest          the European honeybee. Opening your            fairways and three major water hazards
                                                points in each skill level. Skill Levels:      eyes to how it feels to be inside an apiary,   all in the serene, historic setting of
                                                  • 3.0 Beginner                               the beekeeper teaches you about the            Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region.
                                                  • 3.5 Advanced Beginner                      extraordinary life of the honeybee. This       Schedule your tee time to enjoy the 6,511
                                                  • 4.0 Intermediate                           workshop will conclude with a honey            yards of championship golf by calling
                                                                                               tasting of local, raw honey.                   804.438.4460.
                                                REGISTRATION opens on March 15, 2021.          $150 per person, $750 private tour for up
                                                To register, please call (844) 244-9486        to six guests
                                                and provide contact information and
                                                skill level. Register early, as tournament
                                                registration is capped at 48. Approximate
                                                division and event category start times
                                                will be announced as early as possible.
                                                Tournament Director reserves the right to
                                                adjust the age and/or skill brackets based
                                                on registration.
                                                $35 registration fee per participant
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W E L L B E I N G : S PA A N D F I T N E S S                                                                                                                                         8

THE SPA AT TIDES INN                                        CREEKSIDE MORNING YOGA                                         FITNESS
                                                            Offered daily at 8:30am
Unwind in our serene setting at the Spa, featuring                                                                         We offer an array of high-energy, instructor led classes: In
                                                            Private sessions available
treatments tailored especially for you. Customize a deep                                                                   Complete Core Focus, we start with a gentle warmup and
tissue massage, a hydrating facial or a body treatment      The Tides Inn’s serene setting allows you to center yourself   move into an abdominal focus, our core, our powerhouse.
to fit your needs and leave feeling restored and ready to   with the natural world during an outdoor waterfront yoga       Moving through different focus points, we will finish with
explore our Northern Neck region. Our guests’ favorite      session. Creekside Morning Yoga with our wellness guide        a gentle cool down. Our HIIT (High Intensity Interval
body treatments are the Be Well Scrub, a one-hour           begins with a gentle session of Hatha Yoga (stretching)        Training) class is a cardio session of short bursts of high
treatment with soothing lemon verbena or rosemary           focused on breath, body and mind. This session will ease       intensity workouts with a slight rest between. We will
citron, and the indulgent 90-minute Rappahannock            into Vinyasa Yoga, stimulating the heart and coordinated       work all areas of our physiology during short segments
Renewal, which includes a detoxifying body scrub, wrap,     with breath. The experience ends in a deep Savasana            to give your body a complete workout and end with a
scalp treatment and a honey heel glaze. Spa manicures       with guided meditation to allow you to let go completely       replenishing cool down. Step Class, an aerobics class
and pedicures are available, too. Please reserve by         for a deep relaxation. During your meditation, permit the      designed to get your heart pumping, incorporates a four-
calling our Spa at 804.438.5000.                            sounds of nature to center you.                                inch platform and a series of movements while working
                                                            $45 per person (20 max), $75 per person for Sunday             your muscles and keeping them engaged. All fitness
                                                            Session (6 max)                                                classes are 45 minutes.
                                                                                                                           $45 per person

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           SOLO GUITARIST                                MERCY CREEK                               LIBERTY DOLLS
           PAIGE MELTONE                                 Sunday evenings, 5:30-8:30pm on           May 28, July 3 & September 4,
           Wednesday evenings at Fish Hawk               the lawn                                  6:30-8:30pm on the lawn
           Influenced by Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt and    Mercy Creek, performing what they         Take a sentimental journey with this
           Janis Joplin, Paige Melton’s voice reflects   call aggressive folk rock, is comprised   charming vocal trio that serenades
           those from the 60s and is reminiscent         of singer and guitarist Cheryl Ball and   audiences with World War II Andrew Sisters
           of the grace of that generation. Paige’s      songwriting partner and drummer Jim       classic hits, as well as standards from the
           voice and guitar playing are timeless,        Ball. The duo began singing together      40s, 50s and 60s.
           representing the innocence and attitude       in 1998 and have recorded eight
           of that generation.                           independent albums.

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BAYSIDE EXPLORERS (FOR KIDS)                                    IRVINGTON FARMERS MARKET                                    US AIRFORCE HERITAGE OF AMERICA BAND
May 31-September 6                                              First Saturdays, May-November, 9am-1pm                      July 1
For our Tides kids’ club, your little ones can enjoy painting   Wander the grounds of Irvington Commons to discover         This 40-member, patriotic ensemble delivers a 90-minute
classes, fun in the sun at the pool, nature excursions,         the town’s beloved food and craft open-air market. Held     celebration of musical Americana for River Realm locals
history tours (such as the nearby Steamboat Era Museum)         the first Saturday of the month, the market transforms      and visitors. Enjoy the music with family and friends on the
and much more. Our kids’ club is offered 9am to 2pm daily,      the town square with aisles of vendors, musicians and       lawn of the Irvington Commons (guests are encouraged
and you can book with our helpful Tides Inn Concierge.          local food trucks. Ride to the market on our cruiser        to bring a blanket). Please inquire with our Tides Inn
$100 per day                                                    bikes, equipped with baskets to carry your fresh fare and   Concierge on the time for this performance, as schedules
                                                                handcrafted goods.                                          change with governmental regulations for events.

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      Exclusive to the Tides Inn
These experiences, which are exclusive to the Tides Inn, are available every day of the week, based upon availability.
Please reserve a day and time in advance of your arrival, ensuring you are able to enjoy these opportunities that foster a
deeper connection to the natural world and the beautiful waterways that surround the inn.

BEAUTIFUL SWIMMERS                                          CHESAPEAKE GOLD                                             CREEK KAYAKING WITH OUR ECOLOGIST
Offered 9-11am upon request                                 Available daily from 2pm-4:30pm upon request                Offered 9-11am upon request
The Blue Crab, AKA Callinectes Sapidus, which translates    Oysters are delicious and loved by many, but they           Carter’s Creek is full of life with a high diversity of species.
to “beautiful swimmer,” is an icon of the Chesapeake.       are so much more! Guided by the Tides Inn ecologist,        Paddle on the creek (kayak or canoe) with our Tides Inn
Spend the afternoon with our ecologist and learn how        learn why oysters are the keystone species of the           ecologist, William Smiley, and discover what lies beneath
blue crabs are caught in the Rappahannock River.            Chesapeake Bay. They are ecologically essential for         the surface. First, walking along the new Living Shoreline,
Aboard the watermen’s boat, you will learn how to set       the health of the bay, filtering water and providing an     you will inspect cages, create a temporary aquarium with
a crab pot and bring crabs back to the Watermen’s           essential habitat for hundreds of species. Boarding a       several species and learn about oyster reproduction. On
Pier. There, you will inspect our crustacean friends and    traditional watermen’s boat, you will visit oyster farms,   the water, you will use a “seine net” to catch many small
others in miniature aquariums. At the end, you will enjoy   pull up oyster cages, investigate and sort the catch.       creek species and learn the traditions of the watermen.
some of the best, freshest crab dip in Virginia, along      Upon return to the shore, you will learn how to “grade”     Room for six people, $80 per person
with your favorite beverage.                                oysters and watch a waterman grill oysters to perfection
Room for six people, $120 per person                        – while enjoying a local wine or beer.
                                                            Room for six people, $180 per person

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       Virginia Bourbon Voyage

Virginia colonist, George Thorpe, is credited with distilling   Journey next to GLOUCESTER, stopping at the Peace             Taste, tour, and be entertained at Eight Shires Coloniale
the first batch of whiskey made from corn, the ancestor of      Frogs outlet for an obligatory t-shirt. Take a historical     Distillery in WILLIAMSBURG. Famously known as home
all corn-made Bourbon Whiskey and moonshine. In 1620,           marker selfie at the Pocahontas statue near the               of the Jamestown 1608 Single Malt Whiskey, Eight
Thorpe distilled a batch of corn beer and made the first        Gloucester Courthouse, built around 1766.                     Shires distills water from Captain Smith’s original well, to
samples of what would become Bourbon Whiskey.                                                                                 make America’s only museum-certified whiskey. Also in
                                                                Spread a blanket at Yorktown Beach for a picnic, a dip,       Williamsburg, Copper Fox Distillery offers free tours on
Dedicate a day to exploring Virginia’s Bourbon roots.           and a look into Cornwallis’ Cave. Legend has it that          the half hour and tastings for a small fee.
Make your way across the sky-blue bridge to DELTAVILLE          this cave (hidden near the beach) is where the British
and step into history at Stingray Point, which gets its         General, Charles Cornwallis, retreated during the Battle of   Travel back to the Tides Inn and sip a Bowman Brothers
name from the 17th century when Captain John Smith              Yorktown. Drive through the Colonial National Historical      bourbon (made in Fredericksburg, VA) on the patio of Fish
nearly died from a barb sting. Visit the Deltaville Marina      Park, which protects several historic sites, including        Hawk Oyster Bar. If the moonlight is right, you can catch
to walk through a replica of the Stingray Point Lighthouse,     Yorktown Battlefield, Yorktown Victory Monument and           a glimpse of cownose rays (brown, kite-shaped rays that
originally built in 1853. Shop at J&W Seafood for a to-go       Jamestown. Also in YORKTOWN, the Watermen’s                   visit the Chesapeake Bay in the summer) jumping and
lunch from their gourmet market and opt for a shrimp-           Museum illustrates the role the Chesapeake Bay                splashing in the creek.
stuffed baked. Don’t miss Antiques, Uniques & More for          watermen (people who make a living by fishing, crabbing
a vintage nautical shopping moment.                             and oystering) have played in shaping our nation.

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       Washington’s Way

Head “up county” to take an early morning 3.5-mile           the Old Lancaster County Jail next door. Established         crab omelets, she-crab soup and oyster po-boys.
walk through 254 acres of Hickory Hollow Natural Area        in 1790, but temporarily closed due to a fire, Lancaster     Afterward, work off the calories with a self-propelled
Preserve, home to rare orchids and wild turkeys. If you      Tavern & Inn has hosted many visitors since 1790,            CARTER’S CREEK ride on one of our complimentary
crave more scenic walks, plan to visit the nearby Hughlett   including George Washington’s soldiers. Peek in the          kayaks or paddle boards.
Point and Dameron Marsh Natural Area Preserve, two           windows and possibly catch a glimpse of their bacon-
Chesapeake Bay wetlands areas where you might even           cooking ghost! Epping Forest Plantation, the birthplace      End your day with a summer specialty cocktail and an
encounter bald eagles or osprey.                             of Mary Ball Washington, is a few miles away in LIVELY.      oyster or two, followed by an evening Maker Space
                                                             Although privately owned and not open to the public, it      class. Our helpful concierge will be happy to reserve a
Eight American presidents were born in Virginia, including   is worth driving by.                                         private pottery experience for you, and we will ship your
George Washington. His mother, Mary Ball Washington,                                                                      finished piece to your home after it has been fired.
was a LANCASTER COUNTY native. Continue your day             For lunch, visit the Car Wash Café in KILMARNOCK, a
in the Lancaster County Courthouse Historic District         former convenience store. Owner Susan Hill and staff
at the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library and             serve soft shell crab and rockfish sandwiches (in season),

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 MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND                                        MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND                                        GIRLFRIENDS GETAWAY RETREATS
 May 7-9                                                     May 28-31                                                   June 13-15, August 8-10
Sunday, May 9                                               Friday, May 28                                              Led by mindfulness expert, Elizabeth Trinkaus, these
RESTORATIVE CREEKSIDE YOGA 9am                              BEACH BONFIRE SOCIAL 4-6pm                                  three-day retreats include wellbeing workshops, yoga,
$45 per person                                              Enjoy S’mores and our vintage bar cart, Rosie, featuring    pottery classes, delicious meals and more.
                                                            wine and beer for purchase.
OYSTER BANGLE JEWELRY MAKING 10am                                                                                       Sample activities for the retreat are as follows:
$99 per person                                              LIVE MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm
                                                            The trio from another time, the Liberty Dolls, serenade     Sunday
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH 10am-3pm                                guests with favorites from the 40s, 50s and 60s.            5:00pm Welcome reception and wellbeing introduction
Executive Chef Truman Jones and team present a                                                                          7:00pm Candle-making class
sumptuous buffet with chef-attended stations, featuring     Saturday, May 29
a carving station with pepper-dusted pork loin and beef     KAYAK REGATTA 9-10am                                        Monday
tenderloin; local oysters shucked to order; made-to-order                                                               10:00am-12pm Wellbeing Workshop #1
waffles, pancakes and omelettes; and delectable desserts    SATURDAY AFTERNOON COOK OUT                                 4-6pm Wellbeing Workshop #2
from Pastry Chef Miranda Ulrich. $85 per person; $38 for    The Tides culinary team delivers an afternoon alfresco      7pm Pottery & Pinot
children aged 4-11 (exclusive of tax and gratuity)          spread of burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and other
                                                            summer favorites.                                           Tuesday
MOTHER’S DAY SPA PACKAGE                                    $45 per person; wine and beer available for purchase        8:30am Yoga and smoothie bar
Show your mom gratitude for her love, support and hard
work with a spa package tailored just for her – from        Sunday, May 30                                              Schedule allows for ample free time, and many meals are
manicures to therapeutic massage to hydrating facials.      AFTERNOON ICE CREAM SOCIAL 2-3pm                            included. Learn more at TidesInn.com/Experiences.
                                                            Join us in the Chesapeake Sun Room for an Ice Cream
MOTHER’S DAY WINE TASTING                                   Social with cookies, cake pops, brownies, ice cream and
3:30-4:30pm in the Chef’s Kitchen                           more from Pastry Chef, Miranda Ulrich. $15 per person
Local vintners of the Chesapeake Wine Trail present a
selection of spring favorites for mom and her guests, as    Monday, May 31
well as chef curated appetizers. $65 per person             HISTORIC CHRIST CHURCH SERVICE 11:30am
                                                            Built in 1732-35, Christ Church is notable for its unique
MERCY CREEK LIVE MUSIC 5:30-8:30pm on the lawn              Georgian design and one of the best-preserved
                                                            colonial churches. The site includes an interactive
Schedule allows for ample free time, and meals not listed   museum, research library and gift shop.
are on your own. Learn more at TidesInn.com/Experiences.
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  FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND                                         INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND                                       LABOR DAY WEEKEND
  June 19-20                                                   July 1-4                                                       September 2-6
Saturday, June 19                                            Thursday, July 1                                                Thursday, September 2
GOLF PACKAGE SPECIAL                                         US AIRFORCE HERITAGE OF AMERICA BAND                            CONCERT ON THE GREEN
                                                             This 40-member, patriotic ensemble delivers a celebration       6-8pm at Irvington Commons
Fathers who golf will enjoy our Golden Eagle Golf Escape
                                                             of musical Americana for locals and visitors. Enjoy the music
stay package, which includes a daily round of golf and
                                                             with family and friends on the lawn of the Irvington Commons.   Friday, September 3
unlimited same-day golf replay. $50 per person
                                                                                                                             BEACH BONFIRE SOCIAL
                                                             Saturday, July 3                                                4-6pm
WHISKEY WEEKEND                                              CREEKSIDE MORNING YOGA 9 am                                     Enjoy S’mores and Rosie, our vintage bar cart, serving
Copper Fox Distillery, which sources its grains locally      $45 per person                                                  select wine and beers for purchase
from one farmer, hosts a spirited tasting for the fathers,
ranging from Copper Fox Rye to Copper Fox Apple              SOMM SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30pm                                      Saturday, September 4
Brandy – presented by master distiller, Rick Wasmund.        From our reserve list, enjoy a local wine tasting in the        SUMMER REGATTA FINALS
$75 per person                                               Chef’s Kitchen. $65 per person
                                                                                                                             THE GREAT IRVINGTON PHOTO SCAVENGER
BASS POND FISHING                                            LIVE MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm                                          HUNT
Offered daily from 5-7 pm, by appointment, our catch-        The trio from another time, the Liberty Dolls, serenade         12-5pm
and-release bass fishing takes place on Golden Eagle         guests with favorites from the 40s, 50s and 60s.
Pond with a seasoned local fisherman as your guide.                                                                          LIVE MUSIC 6:30-8:30pm
$150 per person                                              Sunday, July 4
                                                             FIRST RESPONDER’S 5K WALK 9AM                                   The trio from another time, the Liberty Dolls, serenade
                                                             Starting at the Tides Inn, walkers (and runners!) will raise    guests with favorites from the 40s, 50s and 60s.
Sunday, June 20
FATHER’S DAY BBQ                                             funds for area first responders $20 suggested donation
                                                                                                                             Sunday, September 5
Dad’s favorites on the grill will be presented by the                                                                        OYSTER ROAST & LOW COUNTRY BOIL
culinary team, including Copper Fox Whiskey menu             OYSTER JEWELRY MAKING 10am $99 per person
                                                                                                                             Executive Chef Truman Jones presents a low-country
items. Beer, wine and cocktails available for purchase.                                                                      boil style feast. You’ll enjoy oysters, blue crabs and
$55 per person                                               RED, WHITE AND BLUE BARBECUE 1-4 pm
                                                                                                                             more from our local purveyors. $85 per person
                                                             For our patriotic Fourth of July Celebration, we will feature
THAT DAMN MARY BEER TASTINGS                                 live entertainment and a barbecue on the lawn from. Beer,
                                                                                                                             MERCY CREEK LIVE MUSIC 5:30-8:30pm on the lawn
Local brewers, “That Damn Mary,” guide you through a         wine and cocktails for purchase. $45 per person
16-choice beer tasting. $50 per person
                                                             MERCY CREEK LIVE MUSIC 5:30-8:30pm on the lawn

                                                             FIREWORKS
                                                             A family fireworks show on the waterfront at sunset.
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W H AT TO K N OW A B O U T O U R E X P E R I E N C E S

PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH OUR                       advance to avoid being charged in full.      or email spa@tidesinn.com.                    for gatherings. Cancellation fees due
CONCIERGE TEAM                                An 18% fee will be added to all activities                                                 to such circumstances will be waived.
Our knowledgeable Concierge Team is           hosted by one of our resident artists and    RIVER ECOLOGY EXPERIENCES                     In addition, the Tides Inn was among
ready to assist with planning your time at    experts.                                     Our resort ecologist leads these on-the-      the first hotels in the world to become
the Tides Inn – from sea plane excursions                                                  water activities with a limited capacity of   Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED®
to historic gems. Please contact us at        THE SPA                                      six people. As our waterfront weather         with Forbes Travel Guide. The verification
804.438.5000 to share with us how you’d       Founded in wellbeing, the treatments         can change quickly, it is suggested           helps guests and travel professionals
like to spend your days.                      in the Tides Inn Spa have been created       to wear layers for cooler days. While         reserve lodging with confidence at
                                              to be as individual as you are. Spa          we provide water and food on select           properties that have appropriate health
MAKER SPACE ACTIVITIES                        services are available for guests 16 and     experiences, feel free to bring a small       safety procedures in place.
Our new Maker Space is the ideal              older. If you must change or cancel your     backpack along – to include sunscreen
environment in which to explore your          appointment, please notify us at least 24    and other items. These aquatic activities
inner artist and try your hand at something   hours in advance of the treatment time to    come with an 18% facilitator fee.
new. Our resident artists suggest you         avoid being charged in full. Please check
wear clothing that you don’t mind getting     in with our Spa Concierge in at least 5      HEALTH & SAFETY
a splash of paint or clay on, as it’s part    minutes prior to your appointment.           As the safety and health of our guests
of the fun. Please make reservations          Prices do not include tax, gratuity or       is of utmost importance, the Tides Inn
for all Maker Space activities with our       service charge. Spa menu and prices          team creates seasonal schedules that
Concierge. If your plans change, please       may change without notice. To make           are subject to change based upon
cancel your reservations 24 hours in          reservations, please call 804.438.4430       CDC and local government guidelines

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