LEX Horse & Bourbon DO VII, Oct 2-4, 2015
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Cash reservations for the 4 Points in LEX are now $149 plus tax. If available on points (3K-4K per night), lock it down now. You can always cancel.
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https://www.themerrickinn.com/
While it's a fairly upscale place (note that they have ALL of the expressions of Pappy Van Winkle available), the hot brown is amazing. I'd suggest that we kick things off for this DO with hot browns and fine bourbon at The Merrick Inn (the more casual outdoor patio seating is great if the weather is nice).
Also for those looking for other things to do, or for an addition to the semi-official DO itinerary, a tour of Old Friends Farm (a thoroughbred retirement home) in Georgetown is a lot of fun.
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/
The tour there does take over 2 hours but it is a great way to meet some retired superstars of the sport of kings. You get to feed carrots to Derby and Preakness winner Silver Charm, among many others. Highly recommended.
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Just checked availability/pricing again.
$149 plus tax prepaid/non-refundable but still 3000/4000 a night for SPG points. A very good redemption.
$149 plus tax prepaid/non-refundable but still 3000/4000 a night for SPG points. A very good redemption.
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By far the best hot brown I have had in LEX was at The Merrick Inn:
https://www.themerrickinn.com/
While it's a fairly upscale place (note that they have ALL of the expressions of Pappy Van Winkle available), the hot brown is amazing. I'd suggest that we kick things off for this DO with hot browns and fine bourbon at The Merrick Inn (the more casual outdoor patio seating is great if the weather is nice).
https://www.themerrickinn.com/
While it's a fairly upscale place (note that they have ALL of the expressions of Pappy Van Winkle available), the hot brown is amazing. I'd suggest that we kick things off for this DO with hot browns and fine bourbon at The Merrick Inn (the more casual outdoor patio seating is great if the weather is nice).
So Thursday or Friday eve, I think. Will put in OP.
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What sort of tickets do you all usually buy for Keenesland? I see they went on sale this week. If buying reserved seats, is it better to send someone money and have them order a group of tickets together? I also have no objection to the $5 General Admission tickets.
I'm currently booked for Fri and Sat nights, but I won't be able to make it until at least 8 Friday night so might just get up early Sat morning and drive down to meet y'all at the Icelandic horse farm.
I'm currently booked for Fri and Sat nights, but I won't be able to make it until at least 8 Friday night so might just get up early Sat morning and drive down to meet y'all at the Icelandic horse farm.
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What sort of tickets do you all usually buy for Keenesland? I see they went on sale this week. If buying reserved seats, is it better to send someone money and have them order a group of tickets together? I also have no objection to the $5 General Admission tickets.
I'm currently booked for Fri and Sat nights, but I won't be able to make it until at least 8 Friday night so might just get up early Sat morning and drive down to meet y'all at the Icelandic horse farm.
I'm currently booked for Fri and Sat nights, but I won't be able to make it until at least 8 Friday night so might just get up early Sat morning and drive down to meet y'all at the Icelandic horse farm.
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I am tentatively booked at the airport Fairfield Inn for Saturday night.
I need Marriott nights, but the Fairfield next door to the 4 points will not allow just a Saturday night stay.
I will keep checking to see if they open up or keep to a 2 night minimum.
I should be able to get down to Lexington for the 1pm-ish Keeneland visit on Saturday and subsequent activities.
Keeping my fingers crossed that work doesn't interfere with my 3rd attempt at this DO!
I need Marriott nights, but the Fairfield next door to the 4 points will not allow just a Saturday night stay.
I will keep checking to see if they open up or keep to a 2 night minimum.
I should be able to get down to Lexington for the 1pm-ish Keeneland visit on Saturday and subsequent activities.
Keeping my fingers crossed that work doesn't interfere with my 3rd attempt at this DO!