“We hadn’t been to the Jazz Fest in almost 20 years”, Amy Gerling told us, “but after this weekend my husband said ‘This was so perfect. We have to do this every year.’”

Gerling, manager of East Greenbush Travel (East Green Bush Travel), heard about TheSaratogaLife Jazz Lover’s weekend giveaway on Twitter.

Her entry got in just under the wire.

Our lucky winner was presented with her prize package by Cathy French, Front office manager at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs.

Her bounty included 2 2-day passes to SPAC’s Freihofer Jazz Fest, dinner for 2 at Beverly’s, a picnic lunch provided by Hattie’s and a night’s stay at the Holiday Inn including breakfast.

Gerling and her husband, a union representative, were thrilled with the meals and the hospitality.

“The hotel was great. Everyone was so nice.”

But she reserved her highest praise for the musical artists. “George Benson I loved. Oh my God. It was so great. And Pat Metheny…everything. We could have sat there forever and just listened to the music. Just perfect. Perfect.”

Will we be seeing more of the Gerlings in Saratoga?

“My husband said ‘We have to do this every year.’ So this is going to become a tradition for us now. Thank you.”

Thank you, Amy Gerling. Keep coming back!

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