Great Escape: Enjoy Romantic Getaway at The Townsend

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.  It’s your time. Take it.

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.

Valentine’s Day is Monday and though you may not have given much time or thought to it—what with ferrying the kids to basketball practice and getting dinner on the table—the has the perfect escape for harried moms and dads.

Rent a room and you can sign up for the “Royal Treatment,” a 50-minute chocolate aroma or deep-tissue massage, followed by a chocolate facial or chocolate-raspberry manicure and pedicure provided by Margot's European Day Spa. Champagne, chocolate and roses are provided. The cost: $440 for two.

To cut your expenses in half, check out the “Couples Valentines Retreat” instead, featuring only the 50-minute chocolate aroma or deep-tissue massage from Margot's. Champagne, chocolate and roses are also provided for a total cost of $215.

Don’t think this is only for Valentine’s Day; the Townsend offers getaways all year round. With the “Romantic Encounter” package, guests receive luxury hotel accommodations, tuxedo chocolate strawberries, champagne, a full breakfast for two valued at $65 and valet parking. A luxury room is $360 a night while a luxury suite is $410.

Other romantic treats from the Townsend include sweets from the and a romantic dinner for two at the hotel’s . For Valentine’s Day only, the restaurant will offer a special menu featuring lobster pappardelle, seared ahi tuna or New York strip steak among several other choices.

Come back next week for another Great Escape. Do you have ideas for how to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Let us know by e-mailing Editor Laura Houser at laura.houser@patch.com.