Chocolate Lover's Weekend October 4-5, 2013 Celebrate the art of chocolate in our second Chocolate Lover's Weekend at Proximity Hotel! The highlight of the weekend will be the Chocolate Extravaganza Wine Dinner on Friday, October 4 at 7 PM. Explore the savory and sweet with a five-course dinner featuring fresh finds from the farmers market. The evening will be hosted by Leigh Hesling, Print Works Bistro/Proximity Executive Chef, and Dan Rattagan, Chocolatier and owner of French Broad Chocolates in Asheville, NC. Each course will be expertly matched with wine or Champagne. The final course will be the "Ultimate Chocolate Finale." (menu coming soon!) Two tickets are included in the "Chocolate Lover's Weekend Package" below. On Saturday, join Chef Leigh Hesling for a very special Chocolate Cooking Class at 12:30 PM. You’ll get an informative class, a fun experience and a wonderful three-course lunch. Two tickets are included in "Weekend Cooking Class Package" below. About Dan Rattagan: Dan opened the wildly popular French Broad Chocolates in downtown Asheville in 2008. This year, he built a nearby Chocolate Factory, the "bean-to-bar" facility uses fair trade cacao (cocoa) from Peru to create chocolate for their new line of chocolate bars as well as creations at the Lounge. Dan will talk about his craft chocolate-making: from sourcing cacao in Peru to roasting the beans via his prototype solar bean roaster to the creating the final chocolate creations that you will enjoy for dessert.

We are delighted to present the Chocolate Lover's Weekend as part of the 17Days Art Festival in Greensboro (September 20-October 6). Choose from lots of performances and events during the 17 days. (See more about 17.Days.) Performances take place in dozens of venues, both indoor and outdoor, including some of the South's most enchanting historic theatres, interesting galleries and intriguing locations. Thanks to the Greensboro's United Arts Council for creating this fantastic festival.

PROXIMITY HOTEL PACKAGES The Chocolate Lover’s Weekend Wine Dinner Package includes: Overnight accommodations in a loft king room A special chocolate treat in your room upon arrival Two tickets to the Chocolate Extravaganza Wine Dinner $399/one night plus tax | $509/two nights plus tax The Chocolate Lover’s Weekend Cooking Class Package includes: Overnight accommodations in a loft king room Two tickets to the Chocolate & Champagne Cooking Class $299/one night plus tax | $409/two nights plus tax The Ultimate Chocolate Lover's Weekend Package includes: Two night’s stay in a loft king room A special chocolate treat in your room upon arrival Two tickets to the Chocolate Extravaganza Wine Dinner Two tickets to the Chocolate & Champagne Cooking Class $669 plus tax and gratuities Seating is limited. Please call 336-379-8200 for package reservations.