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February 25 Italian Dinner/Cooking Class

Karl Schmitt — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:58:59 +0000

Chef Donna Londot will conduct this edition of the Casa de San Pedro cooking classes on Saturday, February 25. Donna has just returned from Italy where she was able to study with Italian chefs, and thus this memorable Italian menu:

Saturday, February 25: Italian Dinner with Chef Donna Londot:

Anti pasti

Pere al formagio (Pear Stuffed with Cheese)

Prima

Risotto alla Milanese (Arborio Rice with Mushrooms)

Secondi

Chicken fricassee

Cortorni

Piselli all lattuga (Peas and Lettuce)

Dolci

Tiramisu

Call now for reservations for the cooking class or just to join this fun and festive evening’s dinner at the Casa!

Monday and Friday Spring River Walks

Karl Schmitt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:09 +0000

The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks, guided by the Southeast Arizona Bird Observatory, through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the sanctuary of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. River Walks depart from our back gate.

Tuesday Walks: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 and 22.
Friday Walks: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, and 18.

Valentines Day Dinner (Saturday, February 11)

Karl Schmitt — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:13:29 +0000

Valentine’s Day Weekend/Dinner

We will celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a Romantic Dinner on Saturday, February 11. Our French/Swiss chef, Gratien Torrione will prepare a special romantic dinner to help you fete your Valentine to a great weekend and romantic dinner at the Casa. A minimum two night stay is required. ($45 per person including tax and gratuity). Bring your own wine (recommended wines include a nice Champaigne, Chardonnay, or Pinot Noir). The menu:

Avocat aux crevettes Calypso (Avocado filled with boiled shelled prawns in mayonnaise, tomato, Brandy and lemon sauce, heart-shaped beets in olive oil and balsamic vinegar)
Filet mignon de porc en croûte (Puff pastry and bacon wrapped pork tenderloin)
with a Cognac marinated fig, apricot and raisin sauce
Red Potatoes Gratin Savoyard
Olive oil sautéed Brussels sprouts
Fantaisie de framboises au chocolat noir (Raspberry jelly on dark chocolate, Rasperry chips, Blackberry, Blueberries, Strawberry and white chocolate mousse)

Spring 2012 Cooking Classes

Karl Schmitt — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:34:46 +0000

Join Casa de San Pedro’s French/Swiss chef, Gratien Torrione for a fun filled hands on cullinary experience with a gourmet cooking class. Cooking classes will be held on Saturday evenings at Casa de San Pedro on the following dates:

February 25
May 12

Also a special Valentine’s Day Romantic Dinner (without the cooking class) will be held on February 11.

The cooking classes are a great opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of the Casa, savor a great dinner (you don’t have to do the cooking class part), and even have fun helping to reare the dinner while learning new techniques and recipes.

Happy New Year!

Karl Schmitt — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:46:59 +0000

We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! Join Casa de San Pedro for a getaway during 2012 – for world class bird watching, hiking, biking, family reunions, or just for a romantic and relaxing escape ! Enjoy the beauty of our San Pedro River hideaway – get back to nature and let the peace and tranquility of this unique and comfortable Inn surround and soothe your psyche. Of course our wonderful breakfasts and afternoon pies are the perfect way to satisfy your palate, while we afford you the luxury of warm and friendly hospality. Enjoy adventure at the level that you want to experience it – tour old west heritage sites, visit the many art galleries and museums in the area, hike through stunning trails that are seldom frequented by others, and find the elusive bird that you have sought to enjoy.

New Year’s Day Dinner

Karl Schmitt — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:30:29 +0000

Our French/Swiss Chef, Gratien Torrione, will be prearing a special New Year’s Day Dinner (Sunday, January 1st) for our guests to celebrate the New Year. Join us in Southeast Arizona for amazing winter birding, and come back to the Casa for a fabulous dinner. Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance.

Thanksgiving Weekend Hawk Stalk

Karl Schmitt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:28:44 +0000

The Sulphur Springs Valley is a winter paradise for birds of prey. Up to twenty species may be found here between November and March, including eagles, falcons, buteos, accipiters, harriers, kites and owls. SABO’s Hawk Stalk tours take you down highways and back roads in search of these magnificent predators and other species that share their habitats. Along the way, your expert naturalist guides will share their knowledge of the identification, behavior, ecology, and history of the valley’s raptors, Sandhill Cranes, sparrows, and other wintering and resident birds.

This special holiday edition departs from Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast. Participants travel in a small tour bus (minivan for groups of 5 or fewer), with frequent stops for roadside birding and short walks. The group will stop for lunch in a local restaurant (separate checks). We recommend registering for this event at least 1 week in advance.

$75 per adult for members of SABO and/or guests of Casa de San Pedro, $85 for non-members; for children age 10 to 16 when accompanied by an adult: $40/members/guests, $45/non-members/non-guests . Educational handouts and transportation from Bisbee are included. Registration for Casa guests is open now (for the registration code, contact Casa); general registration opens November 12. For more information, contact SABO.

Holiday Dinners/Weekends

Karl Schmitt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:51:12 +0000

As we come to the Holiday Season many of our guests plan to join us for one of our incredible holiday dinners. Our Thanksgiving Dinner is currently sold out (but we do still have rooms available over that following weekend – so if you have to miss the dinner be sure to plan your getaway for the rest of the weekend and stay with us for a wonderful Fall weekend).

And we are currently taking reservations for both our Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners.

The Christmas Dinner features a fabulous seafood cocktail buffet (King Crab, Scallopes, Shrimp) before dinner, and the dinner features Roast Prime Rib with all the fixin’s. We include Champagne with the dinner to add to the festive event. ($35/person, with a minimum two night stay).

And our Swiss French Chef, Gratien Torrione will join us for our New Year’s Eve dinner at the Casa. Many guests have requested that we provide a New Year’s Eve dinner so that they can enjoy the best culinary experience in Southeast Arizona while they celebrate the New Year – and NOT have to drive to remote restaurants. So join us for a safe and sane way to enjoy New Year’s Eve! Call now for reservations: toll free 888 257-2050.

Art In The Park

Karl Schmitt — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:20:55 +0000

Join us for the annual Art In The Park show in Sierra Vista, Sept 30 to October 2nd. Many local artists and craftsmen display their wares – you will find a lot of fun and creative items from jewelry to wall art, pottery and fiber arts on display. The event draws many people from the local area and from far and wide – all looking for interesting and creative art at great prices – and finding just the item they wanted ! And several artists also display their artwork at Casa de San Pedro – so come and stay with us, live with the art, and perhaps take home a great painting or framed photo of your favorite bird!

SE Arizona Recognized as Birding Hotspot

Karl Schmitt — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:45:43 +0000

Curve-billed thrasher on saguro cactus

SE Arizona, the San Pedro River Valley, and the surrounding Sky Islands (the Santa Rita, Huachuca, Mule, Dragoon, Chirichaua Mountains and related valleys) are increasingly being recognized as one of the Nation’s best bird watching areas. Even with this year’s forest fires in these special mountains, the bird watching is vibrant and extremely active, especially in the many areas that were not affected by the fires, but even in the fire zones themselves reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com). And,as noted in a current article in the Peoia Illinois Journal Star (pjstar.com) this area is increasingly becoming one of the premier destinations for bird watchers and other naturalists. Casa de San Pedro is pleased to offer the region’s most upscale and comfortable accommodations for bird watchers who flock to the area to enjoy the search for the many birds that are residents or migrants through this important flyway.