The Gardens at Malmaison in St. Albans, Mo., will be buzzing with activity during Valentine’s Day weekend, as the venue hosts an elegant five-course pre-fixe dinner on Valentine’s Day, welcomes children and their parents for a high tea on Saturday, Feb. 15, and wraps up the weekend with an Italian-themed “Plenilunio Amore” dinner buffet on Saturday evening.
Couples looking to celebrate their love with a gourmet meal in a romantic atmosphere are encouraged to make reservations now to spend Valentine’s Day evening at The Gardens at Malmaison. On Feb. 14, reservations will be available between 6:00 and 8:45 p.m. That evening, the venue will offer a five-course pre-fixe dinner featuring crab and shrimp cocktail, poached pear salad, blood orange sorbet, carved roast tenderloin of beef and dessert for a cost of $57 per person. For those interested in extending their Valentine’s Day experience in St. Albans, overnight accommodations are available at The Gardens at Malmaison’s adjacent property, The Studio Inn at St. Albans. The beautifully renovated, circa 1900, stone mansion features six guestrooms with stunning views of the Missouri River. Valentine’s Day weekend rates for The Studio Inn range from $175 – $195 for Friday stays and $195 – $225 for Saturday stays. Nightly room rates include a bottle of wine and breakfast. Reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner at The Gardens at Malmasion and/or overnight accommodations at The Studio Inn can be made by calling 636-458-0131.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, parents and their children are invited to attend a “Mom, Dad and Me High Tea” at The Gardens at Malmaison. For a cost of $8 per child and $12 per adult, families will enjoy tea and a variety of high tea-themed sandwiches including cucumber, radish and sprout, pimento cheese and endive, Roquefort cheese, shaved red grapes and pea shoot sprouts, grilled cheese, cucumber and buttered bread, peanut butter and jelly and strawberry and cream cheese. The menu will also include a selection of pastries and sweets including assorted cookies, chocolate tarts and Valentine JELL-O. Two events will be held on Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations are required and should be made by Feb. 11.
Lovers of Italian cuisine can indulge their taste buds on the evening of Feb. 15 at The Gardens at Malmaison’s Plenilunio Amore Dinner. The buffet-style meal will feature a variety of traditional Italian favorites including Boursin stuffed mushrooms, parmesan rounds, classic Italian salad, tenderloin of beef skewers with tomatoes and parsley sauce, crab and ricotta Cannelloni, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Italian roasted vegetables, Cannoli and Italian spritzer. The event begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., for a cost of $39 per person. Reservations are required.
In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the expanded boutique at The Gardens at Malmaison will offer a relaxing retail experience where shoppers can order fresh floral arrangements, custom chocolates, fresh baked goods and chocolate covered strawberries. The boutique also features a range of wines, custom gift baskets, candles, seasonal florals and other unique gifts designed to help shoppers say “I love you” to the special people in their lives.
“Whether it’s an upscale meal, a unique gift or quality time with the family, The Gardens at Malmaison is offering a variety of great ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year,” said Datra Herzog, owner of The Gardens at Malmaison and The Studio Inn at St. Albans. “With the holiday quickly approaching, we encourage individuals to make their reservations now for our special events and stop by soon to see all that our gift shop has to offer.”
For more information, or to make reservations for the Valentine’s Day festivities happening at The Gardens at Malmaison, call 636-458-0131.
About The Gardens at Malmaison
The Gardens at Malmaison is a one-of-a-kind fine-dining destination and event venue in historic St. Albans, Mo. Originally built in 1843 as a barn, the main building was transformed and expanded in 1928 by Irene Johnson, who named it “The Old Barn Inn.” Reopened in May 2004 under its current name, The Gardens at Malmaison features acres of gorgeous gardens and manicured grounds designed to create an unparalleled atmosphere for weddings, corporate events and private parties.
About The Studio Inn at St. Albans
The Studio Inn at St. Albans is a charming and historic European-style bed and breakfast inn and event venue. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Missouri River and St. Albans valley, The Studio’s unique blend of natural beauty and country hospitality have made it a go-to destination for weddings, corporate retreats, special events and weekend getaways.
For more information, contact:
Julie Hauser, The Hauser Group, (314) 436-9090
Datra Herzog, The Garden at Malmaison, (636) 458-0131