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Turf Valley kicked off its 8th Preakness® Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival on May 14-16th, 2015, with 10,000 people watching as 24 hot air balloons from the East Coast came together to illuminate the sky from Turf Valley. Turf Valley encouraged patrons to enter photographs via #tvballoonfest, and we are happy to present the winners of each of our five categories encompassing the festival. ...

Wedding season is upon us, and summer is a beautiful time to have a wedding! Turf Valley Catering Director Jenny Betlejewski shares a few tips and inspiration for planning your dream summer wedding. ...

The Spa at Turf Valley is in the spirit of fall with our popular spa therapy of the month, the Pumpkin Body Scrub! This treatment is only available during the month of October so don't miss out! If you are unable to try our scrub, or enjoy it so much you want to try it yourself, follow Spa Director Krystal Kroll’s do-it-yourself pumpkin body scrub! ...

Fall is a breathtaking time of year in Maryland. Within minutes a sunset sky changes from blues and oranges to lavender, purple and pink. Pair this with the fall foliage in reds, golds, and oranges and you have a rainbow of color as a backdrop to your special day.Turf Valley’s Catering Director, Jenny Betlejewski, loves fall weddings at Turf Valley, and has many tips for brides planning an autumn wedding. ...

As part of Turf Valley's commitment to helping the environment, Turf Valley has taken many steps to ensure our hotel rooms and guests are conserving energy, and we are even the first hotel in Howard County to be listed in Maryland Green Travel! Some changes we’ve completed include: ...

While staying at Turf Valley, you cannot miss out on a day trip to the Ellicott City Historic District, located just six miles from Turf Valley Resort. With a mix of restaurants, retails, and even a few friendly ghosts, you won’t leave empty handed. Upon arrival to historic Ellicott City, visit the eyes and ears of Howard County, the Howard County Tourism & Promotion Welcome Center, who can offer you many tips on what to do during your stay in Howard County. ...