Every September, I purposely remind myself of all the chocolate goodness you can find in Hershey, Pennsylvania — “The Sweetest Place On Earth.”
This obession with chocolate goodness dates back to September 8, 1984, when I married my husband at the Hershey Gardens. Thirty-two years later, the historic landmark, four-star hotel has expanded with two major additions, including a full-service spa called, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey that opened in 2001.
As part of the hotel’s 75th-anniversary celebration the $67 million building campaign known as “The Grand Expansion,” included property upgrades as well as the addition of Harvest at the Hotel Hershey, a 130-seat restaurant in 2009.
When my hubby and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary, it was appropriate once again to dine in Hershey, this time at Harvest. Another farm to table venue inspired by local and regional ingredients in Derry Township.
The September chocolate goodness continued when I scheduled two-day beauty treatments. First, on birthday, September 16th,I had Hydrafacial in the morning and an overdue hair coloring appointment. The evening dinner at The Circular At The Hotel Hershey. My hubby reserved a window seat in the circular dining room so we could observe the magnificent gardens while we dined during sunset.
The chocolate goodness didn’t end there. When I mentioned the Spa At The Hotel Hershey, my great friends, designer Cynthia and fabulous stylist, Toi joined me to renew, relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect. I can’t think of a better place to indulge in ultimate luxury. I felt pampered with the 80-minute Noche Azul (classic Swedish massage utilizing jasmine oil) massage and Cuban manicure.
Our beauty packages included a healthy buffet lunch in the Oasis. The ladies and I polished off the day at yet another restaurant on the Hershey compound, Trevi 5 for light Italian fare.
But wait, there’s more: a delivery of fresh chocolate covered strawberries from Edible Arrangements from my new counterpart, Amber. Thank you, so thoughtful.
Finally, a special birthday thank you to a woman that I worked for the last three years at AstraZeneca, an inspiration, and my advocate. Best wishes to you Pam.
Have a fabulous and stylish week????
How fun!!
My mom took me to Hershey Penn. back about 40 years ago!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Jodie,
Hi! I know you have sweet memories from your visit to Hershey. Hopefully, you remember the street lamps shaped like Hershey’s Kisses and the smell of chocolate in the air.