Washington DC New Year's Day Brunch Cruise!

January 1st, 2009 - Start the New Year on the Water
Step aboard Odyssey and enjoy a two hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide. Creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh on board, daily. Award-winning wines. Dancing to live music. And unmatched views of the nation's greatest monuments drifting past your table.

For hotel reservations, call the Comfort Inn Gunston Corner at(703)643-3100.

Holiday Lunch for Employees of the Comfort Inn Gunston Corner

The employees of the Comfort Inn Gunston Corner was treated for a holiday lunch last Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at the Dragon Pearl Buffet. Everybody enjoyed the variety of Japanese, Chinese, American and Vietnamese cuisine and cant help but to go back for a second serving. They all enjoyed the “little” treat and looking forward to a busier 2009. Kudos to all the employees for all their hard work!

Washington Ballet

The great American ballet, founded in 1976, pioneered by Mary Day and under Septime Webre’s artistic directorship will perform “The Nutcracker”, a brilliant mix of the traditional and historical nutcracker story at Warner Theatre in DC on December 28. This will delight audiences as George Washington performs the heroic Nutcracker and King George III as the villainous Rat King.

If you are traveling south and you need a place to stay, call Comfort Inn Gunston Corner at 703-643-3100 or visit our website wwww.cigunston.com.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Christmas Music Concert at D.C.

Experience the warmth of the season with the majestic sound of the Choral Arts Society of Washington with full orchestra and soloist Kelley Nassief. This concert will be conducted by Norman Scribner (artistic director of the choral society) at John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall at 1 p.m. on December 24, 2008.
Be there and have a joyful holiday season!

If you need room after the concert, stay with us at Comfort Inn Gunston Corner and enjoy our holiday rate (Rate code- PHOL). Just give us a call at 703-643-3100 or go to our website www.cigunston.com.

A BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BOUNTIFUL NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!

85th Lighting of the National Christmas Tree in D.C.

Christmas 2008 is the final Christmas Lighting of President Bush and his First Lady Laura Bush. The National Christmas Tree is a 42-foot Colorado blue spruce and as many as 900, 50-light strings are used to decorate the tree. President Bush dedicated the lighting to U.S. troops and urged Americans to celebrate the holiday season by helping those less fortunate.

More Weekend Events at Occoquan

Want to win $1,000 shopping spree? Hurry up!!! You still have two days to join this event which started on November 30, 2008 and will draw complimentary spree tickets on December 13, 2008. You can obtain tickets from almost fifty restaurants in the Town of Occoquan. This is sponsored by Occoquan Merchants Association and drawing will take place at the Occoquan Town Hall. In order to win, participants must be 18 and present during the draw.

Go visit their website: www.occoquanmerchantsassociation.com

“Boat Load of Hope” at Prince William Marina

Prince William Marina at Occoquan will celebrate 10th Annual Christmas Boat Lighting and Decoration Party on December 13, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 9p.m. Boats are judged and awarded on various categories. Announcement of winners is accompanied with fireworks display. This event is highlighted with boats collecting nonperishable food, clothing, toys, and children’s gifts for those less fortunate in our community. They need your aid to fill up the boat and be distributed to the local area.

For more information: visit their website www.pwmarina.com

Celebrate the Season at Mount Vernon

Christmas lights and decors are one of the most awaited scenes during holiday season. Mount Vernon will have a dozen themed Christmas trees, Mount Vernon gingerbread house by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, costumed chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th century dancing, and a Christmas camel just as Washington had on the grounds during 1787.
The popular tradition continues of opening the rarely-seen third floor of the Mansion and inviting visitors to meet the charming “Mrs. Washington.”

For more details: Visit their website www.mountvernon.org