Adaland Mansion, a restored 1870 home four miles north of Philippi, is planning a weekend focused on love on Feb. 18-19.
The weekend will kick off with a "Chocolate Lovers Workshop" from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 18. The workshop will feature Winifred Lambert, a local Pampered Chef consultant. Registration for the workshop costs $10 per person. To register, call 304-823-2456 by Feb. 15.
Couples planning to get married in 2012 are invited to "Love Is in the Air," a workshop running from 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 18. The workshop is free, but couples and up to three additional guests are asked to register by Feb. 15.
The event will feature an "Adaland Welcome" that includes live harp music, light refreshments and an introduction to the "Adaland Wedding Experience." During the "Love Is in the Air" workshop, couples and their guests will visit with a host of local businesses specializing in wedding-related services, such as specialty chocolate vendors, florists, caterers, videographers and photographers as well as companies that sell and rent vintage attire and accessories.
At 5 p.m. Feb. 18, Adaland will host a "Royal Tea" featuring specialty teas, scones, appetizers, fruits and tarts, meats and sweets. It concludes with a complimentary glass of champagne along with a choice of teas. Registration is $30 per person. High Tea will be served from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 19. The tea hostess will serve scones, tea sandwiches, fruit and tarts, pastries and chocolates. Registration is $25 per person.
For information about any of the events, call 304-823-2456 or visit www.adaland.org.