Celebrate your love at a local winery

cookies, expertly paired with three signature cocktails. The event will run from 6 to 7 p.m. and tickets are only $30.

Going Places with Dina Guzzardo

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Renault Winery, located at 72 N. Bremen Ave.in Egg Harbor City, is the perfect place to celebrate love.

With its perfectly manicured gardens and beautifully decorated function rooms, Renault offers a romantic setting for couples, friends and anyone looking to celebrate this special occasion.

From Feb. 15 to 16, Renault will be hosting its annual "Galentine's Day" celebration. This holiday, inspired by the fictional character Leslie Knope from “Parks and Recreation,” is a way to celebrate female friendship.

This year's theme, “Cookies and Cocktails,” will feature in-house pastry chefs preparing three themed

For couples who want a romantic experience, Renault has a special Couples Skate event taking place every Friday-Sunday from now through February including Valentine's Day.

The Valentine's Sweetheart Skate 2-Pack includes two tickets and skate rentals for only $39.89. Additionally, each ticket purchase comes with a free glass of wine.

The main event of the night is the Valentine's Day Dinner, featuring a four-course meal including berry salad, braised beef tortellini, surf and turf, and crème brulé and chocolate covered strawberries. Reservations can be made online or by calling the winery.

For active couples, Renault is also hosting the Wine and Chocolate Mardi Gras Run on Feb. 19, starting at 10 a.m. The $40 entry fee includes race entry, chocolate, wine, a stemless wine glass keepsake, and a chocolate finisher's medal.

There will be pre- and post-race music, awards for first male and female finishers, and prizes for age group winners.

Self care is also a priority during Valentine's week at Renault. On Feb. 18, Anna Trefel from Pure Haven will host a Meet the Makers Sip and Spa event to educate attendees on skin care. It will feature a champagne wall, a free glass of wine and the opportunity to test Pure Haven skin care products.

Guests will also receive a free gift, including a Gua sha, face roller, Pure Haven lotion and a 10 percent discount on any Pure Haven product.

The cost of the event is $52 and attendees can enjoy 20 percent off their ticket with the code SIPNSPA20.

For those looking to create a memorable Valentine's experience, Renault offers a Valentine's Dinner Package. For $279, guests get an overnight stay in one of Renault's standard rooms, a bottle of Renault wine, a pre-fix dinner for two, and a plate of chocolate covered strawberries. This offer is valid on stays between Feb. 14 and 16.

Renault Winery is the ultimate destination for Valentine's celebrations, with something for everyone.

For more information on Renault Winery and its Valentine's Week events, visit https://www.renaultwinery.com/valentines-week/.