For last-minute planners looking to make this V-Day one for the history books, the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will prove to be a standout selection.

As a hopeless romantic, I’ll admit to being swayed by the idea of being swept off of my feet. The Valentine’s Day options available at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain are sure to impress even the most discriminating romantic.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a special weekend overnight package and a romantic Valentine’s menu offered at the resort’s CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar on Saturday, February 12, Sunday, February 13 and Monday, February 14.

The CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar Valentine’s Dinner is priced at $75 per person for three courses ($105 per person with wine pairings) or $85 per person for four courses ($125 with wine pairings). The Valentine’s menu will be offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on February 12, 13 and 14 and will supplement a limited la carte menu also available on those evenings. Advance reservations are required and may be made at 520.572.3000.

Complementing the CORE Valentine’s experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will offer a romantic Chocolate Buffet and Valentine’s Champagne Bar, both presented in Ignite Lobby Lounge beginning at 7 p.m. on February 12, 13 and 14. Available at $12 per person, the decadent Chocolate Buffet tasting experience features Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, Chocolate Pot de Crme, Assorted Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Fondue, Coconut Chocolate Ganache Cake, Chocolate Madeline, and Mexican Hot Chocolate.

A special Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain overnight package is also offered over Valentine’s weekend, with a one-night stay and three-course Valentine’s dinner priced from $359 per couple. The Ritz-Carlton Valentine’s Package includes deluxe accommodations and dinner for two at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar (excluding tax, gratuity and beverages).

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar’s Valentine’s Weekend menu includes the following, with wines optional:

Appetizers:

Smoked Duxbury Oyster Chowder, Yukon Potatoes, Applewood Bacon Local Field Greens, White Asparagus, Almond Pure, Citrus Vinaigrette Oil-Poached Maine Lobster, Basil Ravioli, Toasted Pine Nuts, Brown Butter

Second Course:

Apple-Braised Pork Belly, Wilted Rocket Lettuce, Whole Grain Mustard, Potato Threads Roasted Quail, Seared Rosemary Gnocchi, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Onion Jus

Third Course:

Nova Scotia Halibut, Smoked Ricotta and Fava Bean Pure, Heirloom Carrots, Chervil Sauce Maple-Marinated Buffalo Tenderloin, Cornbread Stuffing, Mustard Greens, Makers Mark Reduction Point Reyes-Crusted New York Steak, Sour Creamed Potatoes, Charred Radicchio, Klinker Brick Demi

Dessert:

Flourless Chocolate Bombe, Macerated Strawberries Raspberry Float, Ginger-Thyme Soda, Raspberry Sorbe

After a weekend of being wined and dined in the lap of luxury, it’ll be a challenged to one up this V-Day next year.

To Learn More

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain.