Things to do in the fall: 5 ideas for weekends, vacations and vacations

1. Just relax and gain strength

Do you want to escape from your worries and do nothing for a few days? The long November weekend is perfect for this. I say right away that it is unlikely that it will be possible to have a good rest at home: there will certainly be a lot of urgent and not so things to do, so there is no need to talk about peace. Try to get out somewhere for a couple of days - at least within the country.

In the Vyborg District of the Leningrad Region, the House by the Sea has recently opened - a new resort on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. The road to it will take only an hour and a half, since the lower route of the Primorskoye Highway is never loaded.

Cozy wooden cottages, sea, forest are an excellent option for those who want to relax in one of the most picturesque places in Russia without sacrificing their usual comfort.

You can rent a hotel room, rent a large villa or a family cottage - depending on which company you are going to rest with.

It is well understood here that during the rest you should not be distracted by all sorts of household trifles, so the staff surrounds guests with truly parental care. You will be deliciously fed, helped with the laundry and entertained. If there is no desire to independently resolve the issue of the road to the resort, this is not a problem. The driver will pick you up from anywhere in St. Petersburg and take you directly to the cottage in a premium car.

Entertainment is generally a separate conversation. After your vacation at the House by the Sea, you will have so many positive impressions that no autumn blues can spoil your mood. For both adults and children, there are many interesting activities here: from horseback riding to culinary master classes.

And one more reason to visit "House by the Sea": until December 29, 2016 there is a 50% discount on all types of accommodation at the resort.

2. Try yourself in equestrian sports

Even if your experience with horses includes only a couple of pony rides in early childhood, this is not a hindrance. You just need to find a good instructor who will explain how all this is done in general.

At the House by the Sea, instructors will teach you how to behave with an animal, hold a small master class on how to stay in the saddle, and then you can go horseback riding around the resort. Enjoy the landscapes of the Karelian Isthmus with the whole family - even children from 5 years old are taken for walks.

3. Learn to cook something new

You can do it yourself - there are many training videos on the Internet, with the help of which anyone will master the preparation of certain dishes. However, if you study, it is better to do it under the guidance of professionals.

At the master classes at the House by the Sea, the chef of the MoreShal restaurant will be your guide to the world of haute cuisine. There are three educational programs in total: for children, for women and men.

Master class "I myself" is designed for children from 5 to 12 years old. Girls will be taught how to cook fruit salads, chicken nuggets with jam, panna cotta with berry sauce and fruit tartare. The boys will try to make pizza, burgers with fries and cheesecakes with jam. In the course of the master class, the chef tells the children the history of these dishes, and ends with a tasting of his own hand-made delicacies.

The She's the Best program will help the guests of the House by the Sea to master the preparation of sorbet, mango and chocolate dessert, lime meringue with caramelized pineapple and homemade Scandinavian, Russian or Italian dishes to choose from. A table is reserved for the participants of the master class in the restaurant, where they can try what they have done and exchange their impressions.

"Steak mastering" is an event for real men. Everything is clear from the name: here we are talking about meat and side dishes. The program includes ribeye steaks, striploin, homemade sausages, grilled vegetables in mint marinade and baked potatoes. The guests control the cooking process inside and out: they will even fry the steaks and stuff the sausages on their own. At the end, of course, there will be a tasting.

4. Take a bike tour

Things to do in the fall: 5 ideas for weekends, vacations and vacations

How long has it been since the last time you rode a bike? If so, then a weekend at the resort is a great excuse to check if you've lost your knack.

You can ride just like that, or you can go on a bike tour. No special training is needed, the route will be mastered by both adults and children from 8 years old. Feel free to take with you the little ones who, due to their young age, still cannot understand how to handle a bicycle - they will ride in special bicycle seats.

During the walk, you will visit the weather station, pass the military radar and climb up to the terrace, which offers stunning sea views. You can go to the ostrich farm, visit the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and inspect the pillboxes of the Mannerheim line.

5. Go on a wine tour

Wine is not only tasty, but also very interesting. If you think that connoisseurs of the topic simply show off when they talk about certain nuances of taste, aroma and color, a tasting in the company of a professional sommelier will prove: no, they are not.

At the House by the Sea you will taste Pinot Grigio, Chablis, Gewurztraminer and Merlot from the collection of the MoreShal restaurant. The sommelier will share interesting facts about these wines, tell you about the rules for combining wine and snacks, and teach you to distinguish the smallest details of the bouquet, taste and aftertaste. In general, if you want to broaden your horizons and be guided in your choice of wine not only by its color or alcohol and sugar content, tasting will be very useful.

A good vacation is not worth saving on. We do not get the chance to truly relax and forget about the hustle and bustle, so do not miss the opportunity to spend a few days with loved ones in a quiet and beautiful place. It's worth it.