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The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, is pleased to present a Chihuly-inspired weekend in St. Petersburg, March 8-10, 2013. To celebrate the artist's return, the Renaissance Vinoy provides Chihuly fans with an opportunity to enjoy an artful retreat with the IGNITE YOUR INNER ARTIST package in St. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 03/04/13 -- The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, is pleased to present a Chihuly-inspired weekend in St. Petersburg, March 8-10, 2013. To celebrate the artist's return, the Renaissance Vinoy provides Chihuly fans with an opportunity to enjoy an artful retreat with the IGNITE YOUR INNER ARTIST package in St. Petersburg, starting at $354*/night. Guests gain access to an exclusive Dale Chihuly lecture and book signing, receive a copy of the artist's newest book "Chihuly Silvered," indulge in dinner for two each night at the Vinoy's signature restaurant, and are one of the first to view a new temporary installation by the artist at the Chihuly Collection.

IGNITE YOUR INNER ARTIST
Starting at $354*/night, March 8-10, 2013

•Upgraded Bay View Guest Room •Copy of Chihuly Silvered Book •Two Tickets to the Chihuly Collection and The Morean Arts Center Glass Studio & Hot Shop •Access to Chihuly Lecture/Book Signing •Free Valet Parking •Dinner for Two Each Evening from Marchand's 1925 Classic Dining Menu ($19.25)

A personal copy of Dale Chihuly's newest book, Chihuly Silvered, will greet guests upon arrival. Having the book personalized couldn't be easier as Dale Chihuly presents a lecture on Saturday, March 9 from 1-2 p.m. in the Renaissance Vinoy Palm Court Ballroom followed by a book signing in the Plaza Ballroom from 2-3 p.m. To top off the Chihuly inspired weekend, resort goers can walk across the street to experience a new temporary installation by the artist at the Chihuly Collection as well as have the opportunity to visit the Morean Arts Center Glass Studio & Hot Shop to watch resident glass artists create one-of-a kind works.

Guests experience the feeling of their own personal retreat at the Renaissance Vinoy in upgraded bay view rooms with luxurious amenities such as pillow top mattresses, Frette linens and evening turn-down service. At the resort's award-winning restaurant, Marchand's Bar & Grill, art enthusiasts enjoy nightly meals for two from the Classic Dining menu, featuring three-courses of delights from crispy pork belly and harrisa lamb shank to dark chocolate waffles with salted caramel gelato and white chocolate ganache.