<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The DC Traveler &#187; Mason Neck</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/tag/mason-neck/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.thedctraveler.com</link> <description>A Washington DC insider&#039;s travel guide that&#039;s full of area information for both tourists and residents. Covers area attractions, activities, events, nightlife, memorials and monuments, historic sites, museums, the Smithsonian...</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:17:43 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Enjoy a Plantation Style Christmas Dinner at George Mason&#8217;s Home</title> <link>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/12/enjoy-a-plantation-style-christmas-dinner-at-george-masons-home/</link> <comments>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/12/enjoy-a-plantation-style-christmas-dinner-at-george-masons-home/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family Friendly]]></category> <category><![CDATA[george--mason]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mason Neck]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Monuments & Memorials]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Restaurants & Bars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedctraveler.com/enjoy-a-plantation-style-christmas-dinner-at-george-masons-home/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Enjoy a traditional colonial plantation holiday dinner at Gunston Hall, the home of founding father, George Mason. Dine tavern-style, by candlelight, on items such as traditional   turkey and dressing, Virginia ham, dressing, and of course, home made pie. For more about Gunston Hall, check out my Oct. 12, 2007 post. Plantation Christmas Yuletide Dinner at Gunston Hall Gunston Hall Plantation 10709 Gunston Road  Mason Neck, Virginia 22079  (map it) 703-550-9220 Dates and Times &#8211; Friday, December 12, 2008 at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 13  at 4:30, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Tickets &#8211; Adults &#8211; $39.95 , children 10 and under &#8211; $19.95. Beer and wine is [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com">The DC Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img border="0" align="right" width="344" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/28/files/2008/11/georgemasonshomegunstonhallfrontview.jpg" alt="George Mason's Home - Gunston Hall front view" height="258" style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border: 0px" title="George Mason's Home - Gunston Hall front view" /></p> <p>Enjoy a traditional <strong>colonial plantation holiday dinner at Gunston Hall</strong>, the home of founding father, George Mason.</p> <p>Dine tavern-style, by candlelight, on items such as traditional   turkey and dressing, Virginia ham, dressing, and of course, home made pie.</p> <p>For more about Gunston Hall, check out my <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/father-of-the-bill-of-rights-george-mason/" title="The DC Traveler - OCt. 12, 2007">Oct. 12, 2007 post</a>.</p> <p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gunstonhall.org/events/index.html" title="Gunston Hall calendar link">Plantation Christmas Yuletide Dinner at Gunston Hall</a><br /> </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gunstonhall.org/" title="Gunston Hall Plantation homepage">Gunston Hall Plantation</a><br /> 10709 Gunston Road <br /> Mason Neck, Virginia 22079  (<a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Gunston+Hall+Plantation,+22079&amp;sll=38.667676,-77.16925&amp;sspn=0.087924,0.146084&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=38.667686,-77.16917&amp;spn=0.087924,0.146084&amp;z=13&amp;om=1">map it</a>)<br /> 703-550-9220</p> <p><strong>Dates and Times</strong> &#8211; Friday, December 12, 2008 at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 13  at 4:30, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Tickets</strong> &#8211; Adults &#8211; $39.95 , children 10 and under &#8211; $19.95. Beer and wine is extra. Dinner includes admission to Plantation Christmas. Call 703-550-9220 for reservations. Parties of ten may reserve a private table.</p> <p><strong>Nearest </strong><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm" title="Washington DC - Metro Subway System Map link">Metro</a></strong><strong> Subway Station</strong> &#8211; Franconia-Springfield &#8211; Blue line, then a 12 mile cab ride.</p> <p><strong>Parking</strong> &#8211; Free parking is available.</p> <p><font size="1">Image &#8211; from personal collection   ©2008, Jon Rochetti</font>  _________________________________________________</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com">The DC Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/12/enjoy-a-plantation-style-christmas-dinner-at-george-masons-home/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
