Winter in central Ohio feels a lot less dreary when you’ve got an excuse to hop in the car and chase something cozy.
Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark has basically created the perfect winter road trip reward with its glowing igloo dining experience, a two-hour escape filled with blankets, warm cider, and a three-course prix fixe dinner under twinkling lights.
The setup is peak winter magic.
Each heated igloo fits your group in private comfort with soft throws and a curated seasonal menu for $70 per person. Dinner starts with a thermos of house made hot cider before moving into entrées, sides and dessert. Cocktails and wine are available too, because an igloo is objectively the correct place to enjoy a winter drink.
Reservations run Wednesday through Saturday and they go fast.
The hotel also rolled out a full Winter Glow room package for anyone who wants to turn the evening into a mini getaway.
Guests can book a 5:30 or 7:30 igloo slot, then stroll straight to a discounted overnight stay. The package bundles your prepaid igloo dinner for up to four people plus a cozy room, which makes the whole thing feel like a little winter retreat instead of just dinner plans.
For a short, low-stress getaway from Columbus, it’s hard to beat glowing gardens, good food, and a warm place to crash after.
Cherry Valley Hotel is located at 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055. For more info, head over to cherryvalleyhotel.com/winter-glow.
