Executive Chef Heather Cash has created a locally sourced menu where peaches are picked and utilized at their season’s prime. “We are offering locally sourced peaches from Gross’ Orchards located less than fifteen minutes from the lodge in Bedford,” says Cash. “Some of the featured menu items will be Breast of Duck with a Ginger Peach Reduction, Peach Tea, Grilled Peaches a la Mode and Waffles with Fried Cinnamon Peach Compote. The specials will change daily so you can dine multiple times and enjoy a different experience each time.”

In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s culinary scene, Gross’ Orchard will provide fresh peaches for a true farm to table sensation. Orchard Partner Ronnie Gross is looking forward to a continued relationship with Peaks of Otter Lodge through Peach month this July. “Gross’ Orchard is all about farm to table – straight from the field to the dining guest’s plate. Working with Peaks of Otter Lodge has been a great way to promote the local sourcing,” says Ronnie.

This special dining experience pairs perfectly with sweeping views of Abbott Lake and Sharp Top Mountain, enhancing every guest’s experience at the lodge.

Have a fruitful summer at Peaks of Otter Lodge and book an overnight stay now. Peak’s Peachtime Package includes lodging, a delicious breakfast, plus one complimentary Chef’s Choice Peach Dessert. Book online at www.PeaksOfOtter.com/Year-Round-Packages.aspx or call 888-454-7711. Other lodging packages and great deals are also available.

About the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a product of the Depression Era’s New Deal efforts to provide jobs to the unemployed of the Great Depression. Construction began in September 1935 at Cumberland Knob near the North Carolina and Virginia state line. The idea was to create a link between Shenandoah National Park to the edge of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Completed in 1983, the Parkway’s history has been highlighted by documentarian Ken Burns in the six-part “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.”

Named “America’s Favorite Drive”, the Parkway offers 469 miles of scenic roadway connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. All along the way visitors will find stunning views, abundant hiking trails, picnic areas, campsites, interpretative exhibits and a diverse display of flora and fauna.

About Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts Business
Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality industry, operating lodging, recreational activities, food and beverage services, retail and educational programming at destinations throughout North America, Australia and Asia. Delaware North operates in many of the country’s iconic national and state parks, including Kalaloch Lodge in Olympic National Park and Niagara Falls State Park, as well as at cultural attractions such as Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Its portfolio also includes five luxury resorts in Australia. To learn more about Delaware North’s hospitality management expertise, visit www.DelawareNorth.com/industries/parks.

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 60,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue of about $3 billion. "Delaware North" is a reference to Delaware North Companies Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including location-specific operating entities. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service, at www.DelawareNorth.com.
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Contacts:
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Tiffany Roshanian
for Peaks of Otter
703-793-3420
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Andrew Mather
Delaware North
540-586-1081

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