Warm up to Minnesota Winters with St. James Ski and Spa Packages

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Red Wing, MN Escape for a well deserved getaway this winter to the splendor of the historic St. James Hotel. This grand hotel, nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, offers an assortment of enticing winter getaway packages and entertainment options in a traditional small town setting.

Ski Packages including overnight accommodations and two all-day lift tickets at Welch Village Ski and Snowboard area range from $149 weekdays to $169 on weekends. Not inclined to head for the slopes? Pamper yourself with a St. James Spa Package which features overnight accommodations and a certificate for $100 at Refined Skin Medi-Spa, located within the hotel.

Refined Skin Medi-Spa offers a wide variety of services ranging from facials and massages to aesthetic treatments such as botox, laser hair removal, body sculpting, cellulite reduction, spider vein removal, laser peels and other cosmetic procedures. Popular packages include Swedish massages, hot stone massages or foot treatments, couples massages and European facials or scalp treatments. To learn more about the services offered and to discuss treatment timelines and procedures in greater detail, please visit www.refinedskinmedispa.com or call 651-388-9855.

Several other packages such as the Winterlude Package including dinner at the award-winning Port Restaurant, Sheldon Theatre Package or Romance packages are also available. All packages include complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate in the historic lobby and free enclosed parking. Package rates are subject to availability.

The warm, cozy atmosphere of the St. James will relax and pamper you on the coldest of winter days. Curl up in front of the fireplace in The Library with an engaging novel, enjoy complimentary coffee or hot cocoa in the historic lobby in the mornings or take pleasure in a quiet dinner for two in the Port Restaurant, winner of eight Wine Spectator Awards.

Winter is the ideal time to explore the surrounding Red Wing area. Watch for majestic eagles roosting along the Mississippi during Red Wing’s Eagle Spot Weekends in Colvill Park from February 20 – March 21. Take brisk walks along the river pathways, or hike up to Barn Bluff to witness the magnificent view Thoreau so eloquently described back in 1861. The popular Cannon Valley Trail is open in winter providing 20 miles of cross-country ski trails through some of the most beautiful terrain in Minnesota. Cross-country skiing is also available along Mississippi Golf Links municipal course.

Enjoy shopping for antiques or famous Red Wing Pottery and Stoneware or see the world’s largest boot at the new Red Wing Shoe Museum. Evening entertainment options range from gaming at nearby casinos to live performances at the beautifully renovated Sheldon Theater, including pop concerts, ballet, blues, baroque, plays and even children’s performances.

The town of Red Wing was recently named one of the top 25 historic destinations in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. It was also cited as one of 2008’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For a complete list of area activities and attractions, view www.redwing.org. For updated information on St. James special packages or holiday events, check out the web site at www.st-james-hotel.com. To make reservations for any special packages or to order a St. James gift certificate, please contact the events line at 651-388-2846 or 800-252-1875.

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