Auberge Resorts are known for ‘unforgettable experience in storied destinations’ like the picturesque locales of The White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut, and The Vanderbilt in Newport, Rhode Island.
Global Sales Director, Gale McClurkan and Area Group Sales Manager, Elaine Bouchard-Clark will lead us through these distinctive small hotels, as unique and charming as their New England locales as we explore their history, and special culinary traditions.
As we do each week, we invite you to get into the spirit of our trips by dressing up, making a cocktail or your favorite Thanksgiving treat, and immersing yourself in the feel and spirit of these cozy inns. Think Thanksgiving ‘dressing,’ darlings (no, not that kind, though it is delicious!...) Pilgrims, Puritans, Pioneers and Native Americans, coming together to celebrate their harvest. And in reference to abundance...
Gale McClurkan
817-773-8374
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Gale McClurkan started in hotel sales in 1998. After numerous roles with Ritz-Carlton, she jumped at the chance to join Auberge Resorts Collection as Global Sales Director, representing the entire brand portfolio.
Gale is a native Texan and lives in Coppell, Texas, with her husband, Steve, daughter, Olivia, and son Blake. She is addicted to any sport her kids participate in, as well as a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas A&M Aggies.
Elaine Bouchard Clark
347-331-1885
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Last spring, Elaine was welcomed to The Auberge Resort Collection as The Area Group Sales Manager for the Northeast, representing The White Barn Inn, The Mayflower Inn and Spa, The Vanderbilt as well as Malliouhana in Anguilla!
Elaine is a true New Englander and Bostonian! She lives just north of the City in Newbury, Massachusetts with her husband Rob, an 18 yr old son Tripp and a 16 yr. old daughter, Phoebe and her 5 yr old Pug Lilly. She loves to watch her kids play Lacrosse or any Boston Sports Team! Most of all she loves to cook, entertain and surround herself by Family, Good Friends and a good playlist.
The Mayflower Inn & Spa
Washington, CT — Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland. Just a two hours’ drive from New York City, it is renowned as one of northeast America’s most distinguished luxury hideaways. Memories are made easily when you stay at the boutique hotel in Litchfield County, a portal to a simpler time, where the definitive measure of the good life is in soul-stirring moments rooted in the idyllic countryside.
SOPHISTICATED CHARM, RELAXED COUNTRY STYLE
A fresh and modern take on sophisticated New England style, set against the backdrop of a lavish English country house and three standalone cottages. Four-poster beds, oriental rugs, and stunning views onto nature embody the essence of the intimate country retreat.
A HAVEN OF WELLNESS
Surrounded by the beauty of the Connecticut countryside, a transportive spa sanctuary like no other. Enjoy a deep connection with nature while indulging in treatments rooted in modern science and inspired by ancient wisdom, all in cool, calming, sound proof spaces for unparalleled serenity. Experience nothing less than a rebirth of spirit and soul.
The Vanderbilt
Newport, RI — Originally built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, a scion of the Vanderbilt family, the property is a vintage Newport mansion meticulously restored to its former glory, just minutes from the charming waterfront. Come for elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the lobby entrance, Christy’s Gallery and Snooker Room—along with pampering worthy of any railway baron. In the summer, enjoy exquisite dining on the Garden Terrace and evening drinks along the popular rooftop bar with sweeping views of Newport Harbor.
FORK NOT REQUIRED
- 2 oz Brown Butter Pie Crust infused Bourbon
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 ¼ oz simply syrup
- ½ oz vanilla liqueur
- ¼ oz chai bitters
- 1 egg white
Imagine if you put all the flavors of an apple pie into a whiskey sour! The resort bakes fresh pie crusts and infuses them into Kentucky bourbon along with brown butter and puff pastry. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla round out the flavor and an egg white gives it all the texture of traditional eggnog. The perfect end to a Thanksgiving meal!
The charming fireplaces at The Vanderbilt feel like a well-appointed home.
The White Barn Inn
Kennebunk, ME — Located in the beautiful coastal town of Kennebunkport, White Barn Inn has been a beloved local landmark for over 150 years, synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90 minutes’ drive north of Boston, this inviting property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways. At the White Barn Restaurant, award-winning dining and expertly choreographed service unfold.
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING...
Meticulously restored rooms in a landmark inn and private waterfront cottages offer utmost seclusion and sophisticated style in charming costal Maine. Luxurious amenities include fresh flowers, plush robes, flat-screen plasma televisions, and Prima Fleur toiletries.
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
Cook alongside their Chef in their renowned restaurant or enjoy a private cycling tour with the General Manager along miles of wooded trails lined with beautiful old pine trees. A world of unique pleasures await in coastal Maine.
WE ARE WINE TO WATER!
“For us wine represents the opportunity to gather around a table, share a meal and build relationships as friends. The Wine To Water community spirit is fueled by our passion to transform lives through the power of clean water.
Join us! Everyone has a seat at this table!”
Kelly McAlister, Maui Jim
Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim will be with us on the calls each week as judge and jury to see which planner really goes all-in with the theme. So engage, be creative, and have fun... and you may be the winner!
She’ll be doing some gifting that will surely lift your shelter-in-place spirits!
