| WABASH, INDIANA – This year, Charley Creek Inn, in downtown Wabash will celebrate its centennial all year long. The Georgian Revival gem opened its doors May 6, 1920, as Hotel Indiana. After falling into disrepair throughout many lively decades, the gracious hotel obtained a new lease on life in 2007, when local philanthropist and historic preservation aficionado Richard E. Ford, of the Ford Meter Box family, bought the building and renovated it to perfection. In honor of the milestone, the charming, boutique hotel is inviting travelers to enjoy Wabash’s original central landmark with a memorial Centennial Package. The historic hotel will also mark the anniversary with a series of events and special promotions throughout the year. Valid throughout 2020, the anniversary package starts at $225 and includes an overnight stay, $50 resort credit, a commemorative 100th Anniversary collective wine gift box with two glasses and choice of “Centennial Cuvee” Dry Red Table Wine or “Centennial White Blend” Semi-Sweet White Table Wine. Charley Creek Inn has teamed up with 2019 Indiana Winery of the Year, Country Heritage Winery of LaOtto, Indiana, to create these two signature wines that express the best characteristics of the Midwestern climate and soil where they are grown. These signatures will also be available for purchase by the glass and bottle from the Wine & Cheese Shoppe and Twenty Restaurant. The Green Hat Lounge, uniting an exquisite blend of modernism with the Prohibition era, will celebrate the anniversary with a signature Centennial Cocktail: ”Wabash Cannonball.” A spin on El Presidente, which was popular the same decade as Charley Creek Inn opened, it’s made from Bacardi Tangerine Rum, Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, apple cider, bitters, and Crème de Menthe. To mark the occasion, Charley Creek Inn is extending hospitality by giving away one free lunch a week to guests who enter their business card in a drawing. In addition, guests who spend at least $100 during a visit (excluding banquet, gift card or hotel room purchases) will be entered in a quarterly drawing for a more elaborate prize, including the opportunity for a private dinner for four in the Cloud Club, wine tasting for 12 in The Courtyard, birthday party in the Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, or overnight stay in a deluxe suite with Executive Chef Eric Wilson preparing a private dinner in the room. Several food and entertainment events are also scheduled throughout the year.Cloud Club Garden Party, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.: Savor breathtaking views of downtown Wabash and enjoy butler passed hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails during this elegant social gathering.First Friday Centennial Celebration, May 1: Explore Indiana’s #7 Main Street, First Friday festival dedicated this month to honoring Charley Creek Inn’s 100th Anniversary. Festivities will launch with an airplane towing a commemorative banner through downtown. Charley Creek Inn will host hotel tours from 5-8 p.m., offer complimentary passed hors d’ oeuvres in the lobby, and sample their signature wines in the Wine & Cheese Shoppe. A trivia contest for a chance to win $50 will be conducted. The 2018 Voice of Wabash County winner, Dakota Ray Parker, will perform in The Courtyard.Miami Street Block Party, May 2: The highlight of the year-long celebration features an antique car display, BBQ buffet, complimentary cake, performance by 3 in 1 Band, rooms dedication ceremony, and formal declaration of the anniversary.Great Gatsby Dinner, June 14, 5 p.m.: In remembrance of the upscale, multi-course dining in 1920s that brings namesake to the private dinner room The Gatsby Room, Charley Creek Inn will host a lavish 5-course meal with Roaring 20s attire required.Downtown Wabash Scavenger Hunt, August 7: Discover more about the first electrically lit city through an interactive scavenger hunt.Time Capsule Ceremony, December 31: The year-long celebration will conclude by preserving 100th Anniversary memorabilia in a time capsule. About Charley Creek InnThere’s nothing old-fashioned about this timeless Georgian Revival beauty, whose original 80 rooms have been transformed into 30 individually-decorated guest rooms and suites that pay homage to local and regional arts, historic preservation, and the humanities. A recent renovation assures the best of 21st-century amenities, including complimentary WIFI and access to the YMCA. On-site amenities cater to those seeking a relaxing self-contained destination. Meticulously decorated to feel like a page out of “The Great Gatsby”, Twenty Restaurant offers fine dining, serving regional cuisine, seafood, steaks, and hand-made pastas and breads. Much like the restaurant, the adjacent Green Hat Lounge unites a retro ambiance and cozy vibe with its mix of dark wood décor, custom red upholstery, and a wall-to-wall mural of Hoagy Carmichael setting the stage for enthralling live performances, inspired by the style of legendary American musicians like Cole Porter each Saturday September through May. Two unique shoppes afford guests nostalgic pleasures with choices ranging from wine tastings, gourmet cheese, hand-dipped ice cream to artisan chocolates. State-of-the-art event facilities are also available for business meetings, weddings, religious retreats, conferences and parties. The 1920s boutique hotel is within steps of downtown charming boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and attractions, including Eagles Theater and the Honeywell Center, and a short drive from golf courses, wineries, parks, and museums, as well as the major cities of Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Learn more about what this small-town gem has to offer at www.charleycreekinn.com and through their media package at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6s6oF7-Lf9cbDpcmzkja-48SK_F5D2z/view?usp=sharing. |
