May 13th, 2008 by admin
Routes To Art Open Studio Tour, May 17th & 18th
Tour the studios of over 35 artists in Cattaraugus and Northern Pennsylvania during the unique Routes to Art Open Studio Tour being held the weekend of May 17th. Sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, the event features some of the most gifted artists in the area. Catch a glimpse of a range of talented artists - photographers, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, potters, jewelers and more - while they craft their masterpieces right in front of your eyes. Learn about the artwork you admire straight from the source, asking the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Connect with the artists and choose from a selection of pieces that will be available for purchase while you tour the beautiful, rolling hills of Cattaraugus County.
You can learn more about the Tour at the Routes to Art website. Browse the artists’ directory and check out the convenient central location of Ellicottville, making the Black Dog Lodge the perfect place to spend your weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend Town-Wide Garage Sale, May 24th -25th
Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Black Dog Lodge and browse the collections of those participating in this year’s Ellicottville Town-Wide Garage Sale. Spend a relaxing weekend visiting the quaint shops of the village and reward yourself with something great from one of the many sales. You’ll never know what you’ll find. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
April 11th, 2008 by admin
The Black Dog Lodge looks forward to welcoming the archers and their families for the 2008 World Bowhunting Championships, being held at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville Aug. 20 - 23. The Black Dog is the only accommodation in Ellicottville with practice space. So why your family and friends relax in the serenity of nature on our outdoor patio, you can prepare for the big event on our over 50 acres of land. But don’t forget to do a little relaxing yourself as you celebrate the sport of archery!
A note from the president of the International Bowhunting Organization, Ken Watkins:
It pleases me to announce that Holiday Valley Mountain Resort in Ellicottville, New York will serve as host for 2008 IBO World Championships. The event will open with the Bowhunters Archery Festival on Aug. 20, with competition on Aug. 21 and 22, and finals on Aug. 23.
At the conclusion of the World Championship in August 2007, we were engaged in preparations to announce Ellicottville as the location for the event in 2009 and 2010. Due to a scheduling conflict, the IBO has expanded our arrangement with the facility and municipality to also include 2008.
The IBO has been involved in negotiation with Holiday Valley and Ellicottville for nearly three years in order to take the World Championship to this outstanding resort and community. I would like to thank Brian McFadden of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce for his diligent and creative efforts to ensure this was accomplished. We also want to thank Dennis Eshbaugh and all the folks from Holiday Valley Resort for the great effort they have put forth to make the 2008 World Championship a reality in Ellicottville at Holiday Valley.
Although our stay in Anderson, Indiana was a brief one, the work and dedication put into our 2007 event was monumental. I would like to offer a special, heartfelt thanks to the folks from Girt’s Archery and the City of Anderson for their energy and effort.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our celebration of archery and bowhunting at Holiday Valley Mountain Resort in Ellicottville beginning August 20 for the 2008 IBO World Championships. Contact for reservations, local information or vendor information is 716-699-2345. For additional information contact the IBO office at 440-967-2137.
Ken Watkins
IBO President
February 20th, 2008 by blackdog
A weekend of costumes, parades, music and good times in the Village and at Holiday Valley Resort. You won’t want to miss one of the zaniest parades ever on Saturday March 8th at 6:30pm right down the main street of Ellicottville. Get your costumes and beads ready and enjoy great music and entertainment in the Village of Ellicottville and on the slopes of Holiday Valley Resort. You may even win the Mardi Gras King and Queen competition at the Village Gazebo immediately following the parade.
May 1st, 2007 by blackdog
Join us at the Black Dog Lodge for an authentic afternoon tea in the garden on June 22nd - 23rd! Enjoy a welcome gift, tarot card readings, a wine tasting sponsored by E-ville Spirits, and a 10% discount at the Birdwalk Restaurant!
April 26th, 2007 by blackdog
The sure sign of a day well spent is when you’re so beat that simply hopping into bed isn’t sufficient. You feel it’s necessary to stand at the foot of your bed, lift your arms to each side and fall face-first onto a comfortable mattress that will be your best friend for the next six, hopefully eight, hours.
There seems to be a lot of that going on these days in Ellicottville, New York, where the opportunities are endless and no day goes unfulfilled. How could it? And with so much to do, nobody should have any trouble getting to sleep at night.
Ellicottville prides itself on catering to the variety of interests held by the many types of guests that visit the beautiful city each year. We’ve all heard the phrase “different strokes for different folks,” and Ellicottville has a way to please them all. This goes for the whole package, including accommodations.
With five different types of accommodation, from bed and breakfasts to lodges and resorts and from hotels to vacation homes, there is a place for every taste. You can be that in Ellicottville, everyone can find that perfect bed to “fall” asleep in.
April 12th, 2007 by blackdog
When you’ve found yourself in Ellicottville, you’ve found yourself in the lap of luxury. And because we’ve all got our own ideas of what that may be, you couldn’t have found yourself in a better place. Ellicottville offers a vast selection of first-rate activities that are guaranteed to meet your idea of luxurious, whether that means heading out for a night on the town, hiking through the exquisite mountains, or enjoying a round of golf.
Regardless of how you spend the day in Ellicottville, it is almost certain that a good night’s sleep is necessary to either relax from a busy today, or rest for a busy tomorrow. Ellicottville doesn’t stop providing luxury at the end of the night, as visitors have the opportunity to find their “home away from home” at one of many bed and breakfast locations, such as The Black Dog Lodge located a short four miles from the heart of Ellicottville.
At The Black Dog Lodge, guests will find themselves immersed in the home-like quaintness of an environment that will undoubtedly provide them with an exceptional night of rest and relaxation. The lodge has many rooms that offer different amenities to fit the specific needs of its guests, which include two-person Jacuzzi, fireplace, full kitchen, living room and more. Not to mention they’re fully equipped with a gorgeous view. Not only do the rooms provide a comfortable stay, but the warmth of the hosts make the guests feel right at home.
Spending the day in Ellicottville is unlike spending the day any where else, which is why staying at the bed and breakfast’s of Ellicottville, like The Black Dog Lodge, is unlike staying any where else.
April 10th, 2007 by blackdog
Seneca Allegany Casino Special:
10% discount for anyone staying at The Black Dog Lodge and going to the new Seneca Allegany Casino.
Spring Special :
The Black Dog Lodge extends to you our Scrap Booking Weekends! You will get two night’s lodging for 6 people w / 4rms, two breakfasts, one lunch ,and one dinner all for $658.00 + tax!
Father’s Day Special Pamper Your Dad:
You will get two night’s lodging plus a 60.00 Dinner certificate redeemable at a local restaurant, also 9 holes of golf at Holiday Valley Golf Resort.Call for Details 716-699-6900
April 7th, 2007 by blackdog
Has Annouced that Eric Burdon & The Animals plus Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will be the entertainment
Information below provided by The Ellicottville Chamber of Commcerce:
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is please to announce the schedule of events for Summer Festival of the Arts. Appearing Saturday, June 30th at 8:00pm is The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Super Heroes & Legends, with the music of Batman, Superman & Spiderman. Complete with the cast of characters, this show on the slopes of Holiday Valley is for kids of all ages. Ending the night will be a spectacular fireworks display featuring the 1812 Overture, Stars and Stripes Forever, and the Liberty March. On Sunday, July 1st the Chamber of Commerce will bring you back to the slopes for not one nationally known rock performance, but two! Starting at 7:30 pm is Eric Burdon & the Animals, then Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Eric Burdon’s life has been a musical journey matched by few other performers in rock music history. He has gone from the driving force of the grittiest British Invasion band, to pioneering the San Francisco psychedelic rock scene, to fronting WAR- the biggest funk band of the 1970’s. The Animals took the music world by storm when they recorded and released an electrified version of the traditional folk number, The House of the Rising Sun. In short order they followed with such classics as Don’t let Me Be Misunderstood, We Gotta Get Out of This Place, It’s My Life, I’m Crying, Inside Looking Out, The Story of Bo Diddley, Bring It On Home to Me, and See See Rider. www.ericburdon.com Thomas, whose vocals soared Starship through the 80’s and 90’s, made his mark as a lead vocalist with the 1976 mega hit, Fool Around and Fell in Love when he was a member of the Elvin Bishop Band. He joined Jefferson Starship after the departure of band members Grace Slick and Marty Balin. Mickey joined Jefferson Starship in 1979 and immediately scored a #1 hit with the song Jane. The group was renamed Starship and continued to record an amazing string of hits including No Way Out, We Built this City and an Oscar nomination for the #1 hit Nothings Gonna Stop us Know from the movie “Mannequin”. Other hits include Sara, Layin It On The Line, It’s Not Over Til It’s Over.
April 7th, 2007 by blackdog
Coming Soon !!! Enjoy a little mystery in your life? Call for Details 716-699-6900