Christmas Dinner at Monmouth!

Begin a new holiday tradition with Christmas Dinner at Monmouth.

Enjoy all of your favorite holiday foods at Monmouth’s Christmas buffet. Call today to make your reservation 601.442.5852 or 800.828.4531

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Dinner Tonight!

The guests having dinner at Monmouth Plantation this evening will be fortunate to experience an amazing meal prepared by our award winning chef team lead by Executive Chef Scott Varnedoe! Below is a list of some of the specials that are on the 1818 menu for tonight: October 18, 2009.

Appetizer

Pork Tenderloin, with a white bean ragout, fried okra, and black berry gastrique

Soup

Cauliflour Puree, with red pepper preserves (Heart Healthy)

Entrees

Ruby Red Trout, with pecan and sage barley risotto, sautéed spinach, mushroom broth, and shallot pickles (Heart Healthy)

Duck Breast, with mushroom ragout, gouda grits, and charred green onion pickles

Desserts

White Chocolate Bread Pudding with sage braised blackberries and rum cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake topped with café brulot foam and orange, vanilla poppy seed geleé, and vanilla ice cream

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Pictures or videos anyone?

Do you have pictures or videos from a previous stay, dinner, or wedding at Monmouth? We would love to see them! Upload your pictures to Flickr or Facebook and post the videos on YouTube! If you already have pics or vids of Monmouth out on the web or if you upload new ones, please let us know – shoot us an email at mnthpln@gmail.com or a Facebook message (Facebook account under the same email address…), or just comment on this post. Let us share your memories with you. Thanks!

Our guests say the nicest things!

“When you travel in the good Old USA, be sure to stay at the Monmouth plantation in Natchez, Mississippi.”

My girlfriend and I have been traveling around the world. We decided it was time to see parts of the USA. We chose going south. First to New Orleans, then on to Natchez Mississippi. Then we flew to Charleston, South Carolina, drove down to Savannah, Georgia, then to Jekyll Island Georgia and then home to Los Angeles. Our best spot was staying at the beautiful, romantic, 30 acre Monmouth Plantation in Natchez , Mississippi. We saw 10 giant southern plantations and houses in our travels. Nine of them were strictly old southern plantations dating from 1820. They were beautiful. Most had original furnishings from that period before and after the Civil War. All we got was a 30 minute tour costing anywhere from $12 to $30. We got all that at Monmouth during our 2 night stay. The most romantic setting you have ever seen. Giant Oak trees, small water ponds, spectacular floral settings and food fit for a king, or as we say in the USA, fit for presidents and was actually the home of Civil War generals. No better service anywhere in the south. They have personnel who have worked at the plantation for more than 20 years. Great smiles on their faces as they try to make your stay a happy one. Monmouth is just miles away from 7 other plantation houses and a short drive to a real cotton plantation with a real cotton Gin still in operation . The summary.... Romantic...Historic...Relaxing...Educational .... All with great luxurious accomodations. ..What Fun!... A must when traveling the USA.

(Guest review, as read on TripAdvisor)

Celebrate at Monmouth Plantation!

Are you or your loved one celebrating a birthday or anniversary soon? Make it extra special and celebrate at Monmouth Plantation! We always are honored to be the location for your special evening out. Please let us know if it is your birthday or anniversary, and we would like to give the honored guest a complementary dessert and a split of champagne at dinner!

…Because there is always a reason to celebrate at Monmouth Plantation!

1818 at Monmouth Plantation - Menu Update!

Take a look at the Current 1818 Menu!

Reservations can be made between 6-10pm each night.
Please call 601.442.5852 or 800.828.4531 for reservations
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Introducing Executive Chef Scott Varnedoe

Scott Varnedoe

Monmouth Plantation is delighted to announce our new Executive Chef Scott Varnedoe. We are excited about our brand new 1818 menu developed by Chef Scott and our wonderful Chef’s Table dining experience. Also, we are pleased to announce our new Sous Chef Adrian Keith. Make plans to dine at Monmouth soon and meet our new Chef Team!

Call for reservations 800.828.4531 or 601.442.5852
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Valentine's 2009 - Special Menu!

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Our Chefs' have prepared a special 1818 Valentines menu available February 13-15. Call for reservations 800.828.4531 or 601.442.5852.

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Guest Comment Card

Accommodations--Cleanliness :Superior
Accommodations--Attractiveness :Superior
Breakfast : Superior
Staff : Superior
Tour : Superior
Dinner : Superior

What pleased you most during your recent visit: I stayed for Valentine's last year. As a younger couple, it is sometimes hard to find a kind and caring atmosphere. Monmouth was that and so much more. When we were lost someone stayed on the phone with us until we pulled up. Everyone was so wonderful, so I have already made my reservation for Valentine's 2009. In addition, I refered my friend to Monmouth for her wedding. Thank you so much for being as kind and courteous as you were to us.

-Leslie
Monroe, LA

Enjoy 1818 at Monmouth Plantation

Monmouth’s new restaurant “1818” boasts a fantastic menu with a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts. One of the favorite entrées is the “Black Top” steak.

The Black Top is a fourteen ounce blackened Ribeye topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and Tabasco hollandaise sautéed baby spinach and roasted new potatoes

If you have not had a chance to dine at Monmouth yet - make your reservations today! If you have been a guest of ours, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Post a comment and let us know what you think about dining at Monmouth Plantation!

MORGAN MOTORCAR CLUB ARRIVE AT MONMOUTH

Six beautiful Morgan cars owners arrived at Monmouth last week for a two night stay with us. The prestigious group from Great Britain had their cars shipped across the Atlantic to arrive in New York in May. The owners had well planned their travels through the Eastern and Southern states . The cars and owners were welcomed at each location with much fanfare and news coverage. The group dining each evening with us at Monmouth, requested to be seated in the Gentlemen's Parlor under the Waterford chandeliers for their five course dinners.

Each of the Morgan cars were custom built for each owner in England and each owner went into the factory to see their cars being hand assembled.



Their final stop on tour was New Orleans where the cars will be shipped home to England arriving within three weeks. The group enjoyed the plantation, dining and their accommodations and presented us with a commemorative plaque of their May- July 2008 tour of the United States.


We were elated to have these lovely guests with us at our Monmouth.
-Peggy Sue

Natchez Trace Bicyclists visit Monmouth

In early June, Monmouth served as the beginning location for this avid group of bikers riding the entire length of the Natchez Trace. The Trace begins (or ends, depending on your choice of starting point!) in Natchez, MS and travels the Indian route to Nashville, TN. This beautiful National Parkway is 440 miles and features only nature forest, wildlife and an occasional marker where you may stop to read the history of that location.

Our group of bikers stayed the night at Monmouth and dined with us for our five course dinner. The next morning the bikers were up and geared to begin their ride- after our generous and delicious Southern breakfast. This group had a tour company who planned their trip and arranged stops along the way, and they were also equipped for any unexpected mishaps such as flat tires or a rider with a strained muscle. The group was followed by a van equipped with snacks and any necessities.

We enjoyed our biker guests and wished them a "farewell" as they began their six day journey to Nashville. We await to hear from the group and will pass on any interesting information of their adventures.

This is an indication of all the various activities that are available in Natchez. I'll begin sending you a variety of points of interest and activities so that you can plan a trip to Natchez and enjoy the unusual parts our city has to offer.
-Peggy Sue

CHEF'S HERB GARDEN at MONMOUTH

Near the patio is a brick enclosed herb garden for the Chef to use for his special dinner preparations and, also used daily for our famous Mint Juleps. Each herb of the season is labeled and Larry Stewart our master garden is often tending to the herbs. Parsley, purple basil, rosemary and mint are a sampling of the herbs we have growing.
Another feature of the herb garden is the dinner bell that is rung nightly for our dinner guests to join us for dining in the mansion.
-Peggy Sue

Employee Profile - George Ivory

George Ivory has worked at Monmouth for over ten years. He serves cocktails and waits on our dinner guests- George is always the consummate gentleman. Seen here taking a guest’s order at dinner- we recognize George at this time for truly saving a guest's life.
George was in the dining room when a guest had a frightening moment for himself and his family. George took charge and quickly had the guest out of medical danger. We at Monmouth salute George for his ability to take action in an emergency.
-Peggy Voss

Legislators visit Monmouth

The Mississippi State Legislative members of the Tourism committee enjoyed the luxuries of Monmouth for the evening of Sunday, March 2nd. The group arrived at Monmouth following a leisurely drive on the Natchez Trace from the state capital in Jackson. The afternoon was beautiful and the committee members enjoyed a tour of the mansion and a stroll in the gardens prior to a seated dinner in the mansion. Several members of Natchez government were also included as dinner guests. Each member had lovely accommodations and breakfast the following morning- and each one vowed to return for a personal visit to Monmouth. The Monmouth staff was very honored to have been chosen to host this prestigious group.

-Peggy Voss

Valentines Special at Monmouth!

This Valentine's Day treat your loved one to a luxurious and romantic evening at Monmouth Plantation. Enjoy a one night stay in this amazing four diamond hotel, a bottle of champagne upon arrival and a delectable five-course candlelit dinner for two served in the Antebellum Mansion. Also included is a full Southern Breakfast and a tour of the Mansion. This memorable night is available at an unbelievably low price of two hundred fifty dollars inclusive.

Reservations can be made by phone: 601.442.5852 or 800.828.4531. There are a limited number of packages available, so call for yours soon!

The Dinner Bell-

Ringing of the Dinner Bell is a Southern tradition from the antebellum days. Workers in the fields were called into "dinner" (the noon meal) by the ringing of the big iron bell hung near the kitchen. Join the guests of Monmouth Plantation for our five course dinner served in the formal dining room with the glimmer of candles and the tinkle of crystal and silver. The bell is rung to announce dinner at 7:30p.m. This is the time for you to meander from the lounge with your mint julep and join your hostess who will escort guests into the Mansion for dinner. If you would like to enjoy dining at Monmouth please call for reservations 601-442-5852 or 800-828-4531.
-Peggy Voss