A movable feast is the best way to describe a gourmet dinner that begins at one of Fish Creek's historic inns, continues on to a second for the main course, then finishes at a charming village restaurant for dessert. Plan now to attend one of these special weekends as guests of the Thorp House Inn – where all the fun begins!
"Progressive Dinners" are offered on the first three weekends of December plus the weekend after the New Year's Holiday. On Friday evening of each weekend, guests of the Thorp House Inn & Cottages are invited to a "Wine and Cheese Reception" at the Inn where our guests can meet, mingle and toast the weekend.
Saturday night the festivities begin at 5:15 pm with hors d'oeuvres, champagne and live music at the Thorp House Inn – built in 1902 by Freeman Thorp, of the founding family of Fish Creek. Following Freeman's death in 1903, his home served as "tourist lodging" to support his widow Jessie. And it has remained a guest house ever since! Cottages were added in the 30′s and 40's. All of the buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Following the appetizer course, dinner guests will be transported to the White Gull Inn by horse-drawn wagon. The White Gull celebrated its 100th birthday in 1996. Built by Dr. Herman and Henriette Welcker. The White Gull Inn is the oldest continuing operating inn in Door County. Dinner at the White Gull will be an occasion to remember – with an elaborate salad and main course specially chosen for the Progressive Dinner weekends. Again, live musical entertainment will add to the festive ambiance of the evening.
Dinner guests will then stroll down to Mr. Helsinki's Restaurant and Wine Bar for dessert. Located over the Fish Creek Market, Mr. Helsinki's is renowned for its innovative and delicious cuisine, including wonderful homemade desserts.
The "Progressive Dinner" is open to weekend guests of the Thorp House Inn & Cottages and The White Gull Inn.
For reservations and other information, contact the Thorp House Inn & Cottages
at 920 868-2444.
The package price is the regular rate of the room or cottage for 2 nights plus $107 plus Tax.
The package includes the Friday night "Wine and Cheese Reception" and all gratuities.
Dates are the weekends of Nov. 30 & Dec 1, Dec. 7 & 8, Dec. 14 & 15 of 2012 and January 4 & 5 of 2013.
Progressive Dinner Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be made on "Progressive Dinner" weekends if the space is re-rented. A $20 cancellation fee is subtracted from the refund.