Easter and Mother’s Day at Pheasant Run Resort includes feasts and fun for the whole family

April 07, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Lifestyle News
St. Charles, Ill. - Chicago area families celebrating Easter and Mother’s Day will thoroughly enjoy the outstanding brunch and weekend packages offered by Pheasant Run Resort & Spa (4051 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, 800-474-3272).
Easter packages, including an overnight stay for a family of four and two tickets to an Egg Hunt and Cottontail Parade on Saturday, April 15th, start from just $139 with numerous options and upgrades available. Options include a lavish brunch on Sunday, April 16th and a variety of events for the entire family throughout the weekend.
The highlight of the weekend is Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This popular event is open to both resort guests and the public and is $36.95 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 4-12. Mother’s Day Brunch takes place on Sunday, May 14th and hours and prices are the same. Reservations are required for both occasions and may be obtained by calling (630) 584-6300.
Pheasant Run’s elegant buffet showcases the culinary delights that make Easter and Mother’s Day celebrations so special. The bountiful buffet will feature a wide selection of mouth-watering entrées, a carving station with savory seasonal meats, an omelet station, pasta station, quesadilla station, colorful salad station and homemade breads and rolls. The buffet finishes with a scrumptious sweet table. Children will enjoy their own special buffet with many of their favorite foods. Music will be provided by the popular “E-Band” jazz trio.
Easter Brunch activities include a visit from the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo and spring crafts. On Mother’s Day, every mom will receive a rose. A photographer will offer family portraits on both Easter and Mother’s Day at a cost of $15 to $40 per photo package.
Children’s activities are offered throughout Easter weekend. Hop on over Saturday, April 15th for the Egg Hunt and Cottontail Parade at 11:00 am and 4:30 pm. Children will search for special golden eggs to win a basket full of goodies and then follow the Easter Bunny in a parade around the resort to collect sweet treats. Overnight packages include two tickets to the egg hunt and parade. Tickets to these activities may also be purchased for just $10 per child. A Spring Craft Corner will also be offered from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at nominal cost.
Sunday brunch will be a culinary journey, with something to please everyone. Easter Brunch entrees and accompaniments include Herb Crusted Sirloin accompanied by a Merlot Demi Glace garnished with Caramelized Mushrooms and Cippolini Mushrooms topped with Crumbled Bleu Cheese; Maple and Mustard Glazed Salmon with savory breadcrumbs and topped with garnished Spring Asparagus; Artichokes and Cremini Mushrooms in a Roasted Pepper and Herb Broth; Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Cherries, Roasted Mushrooms and Feta Cheese in a Champagne Infused Saffron Broth; Cheese Ravioli with a Tomato Wine Broth garnished with Sun Dried Tomatoes, grilled Zucchini and Sizzled Leeks and Au Gratin Potatoes - sliced Potatoes in a Rich Cheese Sauce layered with Caramelized Onions.
Mother’s Day entrees and accompaniments include Beef Bourguignon En Croute; Salmon Dijonnaise topped with savory bread crumbs and garnished with Sautéed Spinach; Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Goat Cheeses in a Roasted Pepper Coulis; Meat Tortellini with Roasted Garlic Sauce garnished with Grilled Vegetables and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.
Children can enjoy their own special menu on both occasions with Chicken Fingers; Macaroni and Cheese; Corn Niblets and Jello Parfaits with Fruit Cocktail.
Pheasant Run Resort & Spa is set on 250 beautiful, rolling acres in historic St. Charles, Illinois, less than an hour from Chicago. Following a recent $30 million renovation, the resort offers 473 spacious rooms, several restaurants and dining options, the Mario Tricoci Spa, Noble Fool Theaters, Zanies Comedy Club, 36 holes of championship golf, three pools, a fitness center and more than 100,000 square-feet of meeting space. For more information, call 800.4.PHEASANT or visit www.pheasantrun.com.