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Wine Weekends with Sommelier Marc Supsic
Wine lovers, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in a fun weekend of wine, food and adventure with a seasoned professional!
Relax and learn, as Diploma-Certified wine expert and, “Traveling Sommelier,” Marc Supsic comes to Mercersburg to lead a series of private wine tasting events, created just for the guests of the Mercersburg Inn. Marc’s approach is easygoing, non-judgmental, and simple; and whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned Epicurean, you’ll find yourself a bit more inspired and savvy.
Marc has been conducting these events for over five years now, and they’ve created quite a following in other locations. Many Wine Weekend attendees become close friends and return every year to catch up and, “wine-down,” with Marc.
About the Instructor
Marc Supsic is a certified wine & spirits pro, Sommelier, cook, educator and media personality living in the Philadelphia suburbs. His mission is to inspire people to make great wine, spirits and food, a part of their daily lives.
For the past six years, Marc has been sharing his passion, hosting private wine events around the Tri-State Area and the Mid-Atlantic. He also organizes large-scale, corporate events, and works with many B&Bs and restaurants to offer fun wine-centric experiences. He’s literally met and helped thousands of people to embrace the concept of, “Wine Living.”
Diploma-Certified with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust of London since 2012, he’s been featured in many prominent wine and lifestyle publications, interviewed on Internet and Terrestrial radio, and his videos are watched tens of thousands of times every month, on YouTube.
Whether in person, print, or on the screen; Marc brings you pro tips, tricks, and secrets on how to get more out of the glass, in the wine store, and in your daily life. Affectionately called, “the Rick Steves of Wine,” his fun and disarming approach is building a community of loyal fans and wine lovers - one sip, bite, and adventure – at a time.
Weekend Schedule
Friday
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Group Meet and Greet with wine and Hor D’oeuvres
Dinner is optional
Saturday
8:00 am - 9:30 am – Breakfast and Bubbles
11:00 am – Wine Apps Workshop: Marc will show the group how to build two simple apps that pair perfectly with red and white wines. Take these easy tips home and impress your guests at your next party!
12:30 pm - Lunch with wine
7:00pm – Wine Pairing Dinner
Sunday
8:00 am - 9:30pm - Breakfast
Prices
$175 per person, includes wine tasting, cooking session, educational session, and dinner with wine pairings. Price does not include tax or accommodations.
This will be a popular weekend, and this event requires a two-night stay. So be sure to book your room and make your reservation for our Food and Wine Weekend now!
Quilting Weekends
If you are reading this then we both know you cannot get enough of it! Exercise your obsession with everything quilting at an unforgettable weekend getaway in a turn-of-the-century Georgian Mansion.
Project on July 7th - 9th, 2023
Forever Yours
Create the heirloom look of a double wedding ring design but use only straight-line piecing. This stunning pattern requires just a four fabric palette. Dimensional techniques make it fun and easy!
Size: 53” X 73”
Technique: Machine pieced
Experience: Confident beginner
Project on November 17th - 19th, 2023
The Mountains are Calling
Snow covered mountains glow in the light of the moon in this beautiful quilt. Create your own natural wonder using the Tri-Recs Ruler Set and your imagination! The outdoors awaits you…
Technique: Machine Pieced
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 51” X 60”
Meet Frankie Crosby!
Frankie lives in Hanover, PA a south-central Pennsylvania community. Hanover is rich in history –they’re next door neighbors with Gettysburg - and have an abundance of antique curators and quilt shops!
Her quilt journey started over 30 years ago when her sister and she were looking for a hobby they could enjoy together. Their first adventure was a Quilt-in-a-Day log cabin quilt class taught at their local Agriculture Center. There were no rotary cutters at that time so all their strips were torn – LOTS OF STRINGS! Of course, It took them more than a day – but they had been bitten by the quilting bug…
She belongs to Everybody’s Quilt Guild in Westminster, MD. They are a very active guild with a quilt show every other year and a quilt bingo each spring which funds a scholarship for a graduating senior who will be pursuing studies in the textile field. They make Linus Blankets for children in need, breast cancer pillows for men and women to use after mastectomies and Quilts of Valor blankets for veterans. She is lucky to be part of a group of very talented individuals who are willing to share their wealth of knowledge.
Her favorite part of quilting is the FABRIC – all aspect of fabric! Whoever thought running your hand across bolts of fabric in a quilt shop could be so satisfying? Batiks are her go-to favorites and she thinks lime green is a neutral! She has a large stash – who doesn’t – and enjoy using her accumulated fabrics in scrappy projects.
She enjoys trying new ruler projects, paper piecing, machine applique’, raw edge applique’ and am up for a challenge or mystery… She likes to machine quilt her smaller projects but leaves her larger quilts to be quilted by a professional!
Frankie has been teaching beginners and beyond for over 10 years and enjoy seeing another quilters’ vision come to life, whether it is in their fabric choices or in their personal touches. She always encourages her students to enjoy the process, finish their projects, include a label and use your work of art! There would be no greater joy for her than to know that a quilt she gave to someone was loved to pieces. That meant that the quilt was used often and as it was intended.
Quilting is truly a labor of love…
Schedule
Friday
- 5 pm - Social hour and Show and Tell. Meet Frankie and enjoy a glass of wine, beverages, and snacks.
- 7:00 pm - Dinner in Byron's Dining Room. Chef Dan Nowalk will prepare special menu for the group. We have a full bar with a selection of wine, beer, and liquor.
Saturday
- 8 am - Our delicious breakfast is served.
- 9 am to 12 pm - Quilting Session. The Great Room of the Inn will be prepared for the classes. The room is bright, big, and beautiful. Beverages are served during all sessions.
- 12:30 pm - Lunch is Served.
- 2 pm to 5 pm - Quilting Session
- 7:00 pm - Dinner is Served.
- Optional - "work alone time" is available until 11:30 PM. If instead you decide to relax for the rest of the night, you may enjoy the game room with pool table, air-hockey, and other games and puzzles.
Sunday
- 8 am - Another delicious breakfast is served.
- 9 am to 12 pm - Quilting Session
- 12:30 pm - Lunch is Served.
- 2 pm to 3:30 pm - Last Quilting Session.
Guest Rooms
Let's talk comfort. Our beds are fantastic! Every room is unique like your quilts are - take your pick. The best linens you can imagine, down pillows and comforters to embrace you, the softest robe and towels to ever touch you! Every room has a queen or king bed with a private bathroom.
Prices, Provisions & Policies
The price for this weekend is $499 per person and worth every penny!
Add a 2nd quilter in room with meals - $395
Add a Non-quilter in room with meals - $295
Includes room for 2 nights single occupancy, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, beverages, gratuities - single occupancy - excluding taxes, wines, beer, and spirits. One type of lunch is for everyone.
For this event only, all rooms will be sold at the same discounted price on a first-come first-pick basis.
**We provide tables, ironing boards, and irons. You bring the sewing machine and the rest of your tools. Frankie will email you a list of required materials.
There must be at least one person per room participating in the quilting class retreats. Full regular room rates will apply if there is not at least one person per room participating in the quilting class. The class and dining package are not available unless there is one participant per room.
Upcoming Dates
July 7th - 9th, 2023
November 17th - 19th, 2023
This event is full.
Midweek Quilting
Join us for Midweek Quilting at the Inn!
July 17th - 19th, 2023
Prism Kaleidoscope Pattern
- Create this beautiful kaleidoscope quilt using either the “stack and wack” method or templates. Select your own fabric or purchase a kit from your instructor using Jason Yenter’s ‘Prism’ fabric from In The Beginning Fabrics. This quilt goes together easily with no Y seams. If you have never made a “stack n wack” or “one block wonder”, this is the place to start. Many tips and tricks for smooth and fun cutting and stitching.
- Finished size: 65 x 87 ½
Confident beginner
September 18th - 20th, 2023
Garden Twist
- Create this great quick Christmas quilt in this 2 day class. Go home with a finished quilt top, ready for quilting.
- Learn multiple ways of mitering borders with ease.
- Kits available from your instructor using “In The Beginning Fabrics” Winter Blooms line or bring your own fabric.
- This quilt is a classic and can be made using numerous kinds of fabric lines. Sample is 58” x 68”
Beginner friendly
Meet Kathy Winslow Gardner!
Kathy resides in Wilmington, DE with her husband, Jim and Yorkshire terrier, Shadow. She took her first quilt class in 1990 when she was living in Everett, WA, as a challenge while she was exploring her creativity.
“I quickly fell in love with fabric, texture and color and I never stopped quilting.” In 2000 she became a fabric and notions rep and sold fabric for 12 different companies. Her pattern, “Delaware Diamonds” is a perfect example of her love for playing with fabric and texture to achieve different effects and patterns within the same block. Kathy’s work has been published in “Patchwork Pantry” and McCall’s Quilting.
Kathy challenges you to come quilt, play and explore fabric with her to create your own unique style.
Schedule
Monday
- 5 pm - Social hour and Show and Tell. Meet Kathy and enjoy a glass of wine, beverages, and snacks.
- 7:00 pm - Dinner in Byron's Dining Room. Chef Dan Nowalk will prepare special menu for the group. We have a full bar with a selection of wine, beer, and liquor.
Tuesday
- 8 am - Our delicious breakfast is served.
- 9 am to 12 pm - Quilting Session. The Great Room of the Inn will be prepared for the classes. The room is bright, big, and beautiful. Beverages are served during all sessions.
- 12:30 pm - Lunch is Served.
- 2 pm to 5 pm - Quilting Session
- 7:00 pm - Dinner is Served.
- Optional - "work alone time" is available until 11:30 PM. If instead you decide to relax for the rest of the night, you may enjoy the game room with pool table, air-hockey, and other games and puzzles.
Wednesday
- 8 am - Another delicious breakfast is served.
- 9 am to 12 pm - Quilting Session
- 12:30 pm - Lunch is Served.
- 2 pm to 3:30 pm - Last Quilting Session.
Guest Rooms
Let's talk comfort. Our beds are fantastic! Every room is unique like your quilts are - take your pick. The best linens you can imagine, down pillows and comforters to embrace you, the softest robe and towels to ever touch you! Every room has a queen or king bed with a private bathroom.
Prices, Provisions & Policies
The price for this midweek event is $499 per person and worth every penny!
Add a 2nd quilter in room with meals - $395
Add a Non-quilter in room with meals - $295
Includes room for 2 nights single occupancy, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, beverages, gratuities - single occupancy - excluding taxes, wines, beer, and spirits. One type of lunch is for everyone.
For this event only, all rooms will be sold at the same discounted price on a first-come first-pick basis.
**We provide tables, ironing boards, and irons. You bring the sewing machine and the rest of your tools. Kathy will email you a list of required materials.
There must be at least one person per room participating in the quilting class retreats. Full regular room rates will apply if there is not at least one person per room participating in the quilting class. The class and dining package are not available unless there is one participant per room.
Crochet Weekend
Come and join our Crochet Weekend at the Mercersburg Inn.
Regardless of what level of expertise you have in crocheting, you will learn something new and exciting. The Inn is a perfect environment in enjoying crocheting and spending time with other individuals who enjoy crocheting crafts.
Project on August 4th - 6th, 2023
Heirloom Runner
This beautiful heirloom runner is designed for your everyday use and/or for your special occasions. The size is completely up to you whether you want it on your table, dresser and more. Colors are your choice and vary on how many you want. Make the heirloom runner for weddings, personal and even for gifts. Make one for all seasons. There are endless possibilities for the use of this beautiful hand crafted, machine washable, lightweight crocheted runner that will have you making more in years to come. Michelle challenges you to come enjoy a weekend of crocheting with her.
This pattern is for intermediate levels. With 5 different stitches from single to shell crochet. And the best part of this pattern is that you use cotton yarn, not cotton thread.
Meet Michelle Martin!
Michelle has been a self-taught crocheter for 20+ years. That's over 500,000+ stitches from washcloths to 8 feet stuffed dragons.
Crocheting has changed her life in many ways and here is one. Her grandson was born prematurely. She can't tell you how many premature hats and octopuses she donated for the babies inside the unit with her grandson. Hearing about the families and how blessed they felt in the time they were in....Well it just brought warmth to her. She was able to help out. Her skill gave her a purpose.
Crocheting is a form of art and talent that has been lost throughout the generations and Michelle is happy to be able to pass on her skill to another person in hopes that they can enjoy crafting something as much as she does. The pleasure and excitement you will have once you have completed an item is priceless. So, come join her for a fabulous weekend turning strings into things.
Crocheting over Tea and Homemade Sweets
Michelle loves to bake. It is routine for her to bring sweets and tea for the event. This brings smiles to the participants. Overall, crochet brings people together, so they can share their love of enhancing their skills.
Schedule
Friday
- 5 pm - Social hour and Show and Tell. Meet Michelle and enjoy a glass of wine, beverages, and snacks.
- 7:00 pm - Dinner in Byron's Dining Room. Chef Dan Nowalk will prepare special menu for the group. We have a full bar with a selection of wine, beer, and liquor.
Saturday
- 8 am - Our delicious breakfast is served.
- 9 am to 12 pm - Crochet Session. The Great Room of the Inn will be prepared for the classes. The room is bright, big, and beautiful. Beverages are served during all sessions.
- 12:30 pm - Lunch is Served.
- 2 pm to 5 pm - Crochet Session
- 7:00 pm - Dinner is Served.
- Optional - "work alone time" is available until 11:30 PM. If instead you decide to relax for the rest of the night, you may enjoy the game room with pool table, air-hockey, and other games and puzzles.
Sunday
- 8 am - Another delicious breakfast is served.
- 9 am to 12 pm - Crochet Session
- 12:30 pm - Lunch is Served.
- 2 pm to 3:30 pm - Last Crochet Session.
Guest Rooms
Let's talk comfort. Our beds are fantastic! Every room is unique like your quilts are - take your pick. The best linens you can imagine, down pillows and comforters to embrace you, the softest robe and towels to ever touch you! Every room has a queen or king bed with a private bathroom.
Prices, Provisions & Policies
A: The price for this weekend is $499 per person and worth every penny!
Add a 2nd crocheter in room with meals - $395
Add a non-crocheter in room with meals - $295
Includes room for 2 nights single occupancy, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, beverages, gratuities - single occupancy - excluding taxes, wines, beer, and spirits. One type of lunch is for everyone.
For this event only, all rooms will be sold at the same discounted price on a first-come first-pick basis.
B: If you are local and want to join the event without staying, it's $80 plus tax per person and per day. It includes the class and lunch. Please call us to sign up at 717-328-5231.
Cheese Making
Cheese Making Weekends in Pennsylvania -- with Three Shepherd's Cheese
Your Instructors
Join Dr. Larry and Linda Faillace of Vermont's Three Shepherds Cheese at The Mercersburg Inn for a weekend of fun and informative cheesemaking!
Linda and Larry, along with their three children, Francis, Heather, and Jackie, began a family farm enterprise located in the heart of Vermont's beautiful Green Mountains in 1993. They are committed to sustainable practices and quality artisanal products with a focus on cheese.
Larry and Linda are passionate cheeseophiles and food enthusiasts. Over the past eighteen years they have taught the art and science of cheesemaking to nearly 3000 students from around the world. Three Shepherds' cheeses and cheesemaking classes have been featured in numerous publications and television shows including: "Food Finds” on the Food Network, Martha Stewart Television, "Gourmet," "Cooking Light," "Ski Magazine," "Elle," and "Travel and Leisure," to name a few. Linda and Larry’s cheesemaking adventures have taken them across the United States, and they were the first to teach traditional artisan cheesemaking techniques in Bermuda and Belize.
Schedule
Friday
Cheese students arrive for a weekend of fun and delicious activities. Included in the course is the "Three Shepherds Artisanal Cheesemaking Manual" complete with lots of fascinating cheese information and all the necessary recipes for the weekend. During the evening hours, Larry and Linda will lead a short introductory discussion followed by the starting of two cheeses. These cheeses require a full night of incubation and transformation into curds and whey.
Saturday
Class begins after breakfast and includes a full day of hands-on cheesemaking along with discussions of the history and discovery of cheesemaking, the principles of artisan cheesemaking, the types of milk needed for cheesemaking (as well as those to be avoided), and the tools and ingredients required for the foolproof creation of delicious cheeses at home. We will complete the soft-ripened cheese and Quark begun on Friday evening, make a batch of Feta, as well as some whole milk Ricotta.
The Faillaces will also work with the class to make their signature lunch, based on the morning’s activities.
The class will also provide cheese to the Inn’s chef, to be incorporated into the optional Saturday evening meal.
Saturday Night
Optional 3 course dinner with some of the cheeses made during the Saturday Class. $75 -includes tax and gratuity.
Sunday
Another day of cheesemaking begins after Sunday breakfast. Students will complete the cheeses made on Saturday, including a discussion and demonstration of salting and brining. The class will also make the always popular fresh Mozzarella, as well as whey Ricotta. The highlight of Sunday is Linda’s cheese tasting and wine pairing lunch. Lunch is like a class of its own in cheese appreciation, pairing, and serving, and includes a wonderful array of select cheeses. Upon completion of the class, students will have the opportunity to take several cheeses home with them and the knowledge and skill to make them at home.
Prices, Provisions & Policies
$395 per person plus room - Requires 2 night stay.
This will be a popular weekend, so be sure to make your reservation now.
Call us at (717) 328-5231 or 1-866-628-7401 to make your reservation.
Upcoming Dates
November 3rd - 5th, 2023 - Friday arrival for 2 nights stay required
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