My wife and I had our plan all set.

My children certainly were.

Suffice to say: Problem solved.

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

Photo: Drew Hadley

Think quiet luxury, and then think quieter.

But about that dinner.

Requiring somewhat less culinary mastery?

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

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And, yeah, were working on it.

Imagine your local ice rinkor, if youre not lucky enough to have one, imagine a hockey rink.

We enjoyed yet another sumptuous meal and fell asleep in our suite to crackling fires.

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

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When we first meet Florent, hes stoking a warming fire and lighting a wood-fired pizza oven.

So, yes, there will be a return trip involving a Himalayan salt scrub.

How much did we love that car?

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

Photo: Drew Hadley

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

Photo: Drew Hadley

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

Courtesy of Manoir Hovey

At Quebecs Manoir Hovey a Perfect Winter Escape—And a WorldClass Culinary Destination

Photo: Drew Hadley