THE CHAUVET NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2008

As many of you know, the arrangement at The Chauvet allows for maximum flexibility while providing luxurious amenities to its guests. Please do not hesitate to consider The Chauvet for corporate strategy sessions. Ponder the advantage of strategizing with key personnel while lounging in your pajamas and freely sipping your complimentary coffee or tea. Of course, calls anywhere in the United States and wireless internet access are also complimentary with your stay.

To those of you familiar with us, please visit our new recipes section; the delectable dishes and food and wine pairings will send your taste buds into overdrive. To those of you hearing of The Chauvet for the first time, please visit our website at www.chauvetvacationrentals.com. Peruse "What is new?" and be sure to click to Chef Maria Vieages' Thanksgiving menu.

Come, celebrate the season at The Chauvet.

See you soon.

JOIN THE ARTISTS AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT SHOWCASE GALLERY & THE CHAUVET

Meet Wonderful Artists, Enjoy Wine and Food & view the Art Displayed at
Showcase Gallery & The Chauvet

Saturday, November 15, 2008
2 pm - 7 pm

Linus Maurer will draw your caricature between 2 pm & 3 pm (no charge)
courtesy of Jeannie & Linus at Showcase Gallery

Wine at The Chauvet generously provided and poured by Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Wine at the Showcase Gallery generously provided by Buena Vista Carneros Winery

With an art purchase of $500 or more, you will have your choice of the following options:
1. Receive a $75 discount on a two-night stay at The Chauvet
2. Receive a $30 discount on a Holiday Dinner, delivered for six, by Chef Maria Vieages of Maria's Multi Regional Cuisine, normally priced at $420

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS!
HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON!

CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT THE CHAUVET

HOLIDAY MENU BY MARIA'S MULTI REGIONAL CUISINE
>> Click here to see the full menu <<

APPETIZERS
(Choose 1)

SMOKED SALMON WITH FENNEL INFUSED GOAT CHEESE ON PUMPERNICKEL (a Chauvet Exclusive)
SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE CHEESECAKE SERVED WITH WATER CRACKERS
MINI MUFFALETTAS

SOUP
(Choose 1 or 1 accompaniment)

CORN AND CRAB BISQUE
WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE

SALAD
(Choose 1)

MIXED BABY GREENS WITH POMEGRANATE, MANDARIN ORANGES AND ROASTED PECANS
BLACK EYED PEA AND PUMPKIN

ENTREES
(Choose 1)

12-14 POUND ROASTED TURKEY
BONE IN PRIME RIB*
ROSEMARY AND GARLIC PORK LOIN
LOUSIANA COUCHON DE LAIT
(Roasted Pulled Pork)

ACCOMPANIMENTS
(Choose 3)

WILD RICE, APPLE AND DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING
BIG EASY CRAWFISH CORNBREAD DRESSING
TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES
GRATIN OF YUKON GOLD AND SWEET POTATOES
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS
BRUSSEL SPROUT HASH WITH CARMELIZED SHALLOTS
CREAMED SPINACH
CORN MACQUE CHOUX

NEW ORLEANS TRADITIONAL

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (minimum of 4)
NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP STUFFED MIRLITONS ( minimum of 4)

DESSERT
(Choose 1)

PUMPKIN PIE
NEW ORLEANS WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
(Sonoma County Harvest Fair Winner)

>> Click here to see the full menu <<

6 or more - 70. Per Person
3-5 – 75. Per Person
*For Prime Rib, add 5. per person

The above price includes tax and delivery.

Maria is available to cook your meal at The Chauvet for an additional fee of 75. per hour

VACATION PACKAGES AT THE CHAUVET

Reviving Aphrodite! - This indulgent Girl's Getaway package called Reviving Aphrodite will refresh, rejuvenate & revive the inner & outer you!

Taste of Chauvet - Plan to be swept away by the beauty of the Sonoma Valley and the unparalleled service of Beau Wine Tours.

Private En-Suite Wine & Cheese Tasting - Enjoy your own private tasting, in your Chauvet unit, of select Arrowood wines with one of their professional staff, paired with unique artisan cheeses and cheese tasting tips from John Raymond, Raymond & Company Cheesemonger.

Art at the Chauvet - One of the most unique aspects of The Chauvet is the original art hanging in each unit, most of which is from our local artist treasures. These packages are designed to offer you an unforgettable artistic experience.