This week at Patio: Sidewalk Sale, EP Henry seminar, Big Green Egg

It's definitely spring at Patio! We've had a fantastic week with great customers AND exciting new products coming in the door. The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County Spring Home Show starts today at Franklin & Marshall College, and we'll be there all weekend in booths 411-414. If this beautiful weather is inspiring you, please come see us either at the show or in our store where our Preseason Sale continues through April 3.

Sidewalk Sale

Our annual Sidewalk Sale runs March 22-27, with unbeatable prices on clearance merchandise including furniture, planters, umbrellas, and outdoor living accessories. And at Patio, we even sell the sidewalks, with deep discounts on select concrete pavers and natural stone. Some of our great deals include:

• 5-piece dining groups as low as $899
• Market umbrellas starting at $79 and cantilever umbrellas starting at $199
• Garden arches starting at $299
• Concrete pavers starting at $1 per SF

EP Henry Paver Installation Seminar March 25

On Thursday, March 25 we are offering a free classroom-style seminar on installation of EP Henry concrete pavers. Presentation topics will include planning your outdoor patio layout, excavation, base preparation, and paver installation. If you're considering a paver project, either do-it-yourself or professionally installed, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the critical steps from start to completion. Click here to register.

Barnstormers Neighborhood Night

We love being neighbors with Clipper Magazine Stadium and the Lancaster Barnstormers, and the 2010 baseball season is nearly upon us. In preparation for the season, on Thursday, March 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the Barnstormers are inviting their downtown neighbors to a community gathering at Clipper Magazine Stadium. A representative from the organization will discuss the developing roster for the 2010 season, and you can learn more about the Barnstormers plans for the upcoming season including information about the team's new promotions, new value meal items, the team's online fundraising program and ballpark operations. More details available here. If you're coming to our EP Henry seminar and you're a baseball fan, you could plan a great double-header in the Stadium District next week!

New at Patio: Big Green Egg

One of the new products we're most excited about is the Big Green Egg, and our first shipment arrived this week. This ceramic kamado-style smoker and grill reaches cooking temperature in 10 minutes, is capable of sustaining temperatures over 700-degrees while still allowing for precise control, and can be used to cook anything from burgers and steaks to vegetables to the Thanksgiving turkey. We also stock Big Green Egg 100% Natural Lump Charcoal, as well as an assortment of wood chips and Egg accessories.

We've already talked to some local EGGheads who each have their unique cooking techniques, and are eager to hear from more of you. Stop in, take a look at what we have, and let us know how we can help you cultivate your passion for cooking with the Big Green Egg.