Diane and Tom's Favorite Country Inns
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MAINE
Kenniston Hill Inn
Route 27
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04537
800-992-2915
The Kenniston Inn is a lovely restored colonial B&B built in 1786 by David
Kenniston, a prominent shipbuilder and landowner. There are 10 rooms individually
decorated with period-type furniture. Four of the rooms have fireplaces. In the main
living room, there is a very large fireplace with plenty of seating area for relaxing,
along with games, books and newspapers. Coffee and tea and various snacks were available
at all times. The inn is set in a very large yard with large maple trees and plenty of
flowers. It is just outside of Boothbay Harbor where there are a number of restaurants
where you can have dinner watching the sunset over the harbor. The innkeepers, David and
Susan Straight were most hospitable and helpful with restaurant suggestions. A very large
homemade breakfast is included with the room. We had fresh squeezed juice, fresh fruit,
homemade bread, zucchini pancakes with real maple syrup and home made sausages. It was
scrumptious. A very nice overnight stop.
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VERMONT
Fox Creek Inn
Chittenden Dam Road
Chittenden Vermont 05737
800-707-0017
The Fox Creek Inn was built at the turn of the century by William S.
Barstow, a collaborator of Thomas Edison. (See the picture above.) It is nestled on
the side of a quiet mountain in a corner of the Green Mountain National Forest.
The
inn is recommended in the prestigious Select Registry Guide For
Distinguished Inns of North America.
Fox Creek Inn is just outside of Rutland and near all the ski areas of Killington. It is, however, far enough away to be very quiet and peaceful. There are also many other points of interest to keep the non-skiers happy, such as: antique malls, historic sites, Woodstock Vermont, microbreweries, King Arthur's Flour, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Cabot Cheese Factory, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, and country and craft stores. In the summer, there are ample summer sports like hiking and biking trails, etc. and both an on-site trout stream and a reservoir up the street for fishermen.
There are nine bedrooms decorated with antiques. Many with working fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. There is also two very large suites with a sitting rooms -- one with a Jacuzzi for two, and the second with two separate bathrooms!
The inn changed hands in December of 2007. The new innkeepers are Jim and Sandy Robertson. Although relatively new to managing a country inn, Jim and Sandy are eager to please and very intent on making their guests feel comfortable and pampered.
A large full breakfast is included with the room, and a four-course dinner candle light dinner is available most evenings with an advance reservation. We have stayed there ten times, and all ten were very special. Our last visit was for New Year's Weekend 2008/2009. The menu for New Year's Eve dinner included pre-dinner appetizers, Crab Bisque, scallops with baby peas and bacon, seared duck breast with blueberry sauce, wild rice, red cabbage with apple, and a creamy bread pudding. The other meals during the weekend were equally memorable. A typical dinner menu: roasted tomato basil bisque, traditional Caesar salad with parmesan dressing and shredded cheese, Apricot stuffed chicken, Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie.
The Fox Creek Inn has a liquor license and a small pub-like bar. The wine list is varied and extremely reasonably priced.
Although it snowed a bit this year, while we were there in 2001, we got a taste of real snow in Vermont--2 feet in 1 1/2 days!!!! Why not experience Winter in Vermont at our "Winter Wonderland" Photo Album. The snow made the inn even more beautiful and since "Vermonters" know how to handle snow--traveling was not a problem. This is truly a fine value, and a great place for a long weekend.
During the summer
of 2004, Tom and Diane were the featured
chefs for a culinary weekend on July 23 and 24, 2004. The culinary events for the
weekend included: afternoon tea of Friday, Dinner Friday evening, Breakfast
and afternoon tea on Saturday and then culminated in an 8 course wine dinner
Saturday night. Drool over the
Fox Creek Inn
Culinary Weekend menus and share the experience at our
Fox Creek Inn
Culinary Weekend Photo Album.!
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MASSACHUSETTS
Gateways Inn
51 Walker St.
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
413-637-2532
The Gateways Inn is a fine Victorian building with a beautiful mahogany staircase.
There are twelve rooms furnished with antiques and four poster beds. There is an extremely
luxurious suite - The Arthur Fiedler Suite - honoring the late Boston Pops conductor.
Lenox is in the heart of the Berkshire mountains, and is the home of Tanglewood, the
summer residence of the Boston Pops orchestra. We stayed in the Proctor Room on the first
floor; by far the most beautiful room we have ever had in a country inn. The inn has a
restaurant and offers a rate including breakfast and dinner. For dinner they feature
excellent continental and Italian fare. Among other things, we had excellent lamb and
creamy risotto to die for. Their wine list is extensive featuring many Italian and French
selections. There's lots to do in this area; skiing in the winter; hiking and concerts in
the summer; and about 150 antique stores within an hour's drive. About 1 hour north there
is a small museum with about 50 impressionist originals--the largest collection in the US.
Innkeepers Rosemary and Fabrizio Chiariello are very friendly and hospitable. Go in May
and be hypnotized by the perfume of lilacs.
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Daniel Webster Inn
149 Main St.
Sandwich Village, Massachusetts 02563
508-888-3622
The Daniel Webster in was rebuilt in the 1970s (after a fire) on foundations that go
back to 1692. Originally the property was associated with Daniel Webster who used to come
to hunt and fish. The inn is very large with accommodations of every type. We had a room
in a quiet outbuilding with a four poster bed, sitting area and small patio. Although
large, you still get that personalized service of the very small inns. They also have
special rates that include both breakfast and dinner. There are both formal and informal
restaurants. The food was excellent. They have been awarded the Traveler-Holiday
Distinctive Dining Award and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The food tends to be
on the lighter side with many seafood and vegetarian dishes. They are also willing to do
requests for "off the menu" courses. The real amazement here is the wine list
which is not just extensive, but had a wonderful selection of mature Bordeaux wines at
amazingly inexpensive prices. We had, for example, a 1974 Chateau Haut Brion Graves for
$120.00 which would sell retail for close to $300.00. In addition, they had a
Sommelier to
help with wine selections--a very nice touch. Sandwich Village is "picture
postcard" New England with much to see and do. It is on the north end of the island
(in our view the best) which is full of charming towns and well over 200 antique stores;
as opposed to the crowded south part. The Daniel Webster Inn-another gourmet's delight.
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RHODE ISLAND
Shelter Harbor Inn
10 Wagner Rd
Westerly , Rhode Island 02891
800-468-8883
The Shelter Harbor Inn was built as a farmhouse in the early 1800s. It has ten rooms
in the main house and ten more in the converted barn. There is also a restaurant and bar.
We had a large room in the main house with a fireplace and a large private deck. There is
also an outdoor hot tub. Unfortunately, we were too early to partake. It is close to
Mystic Seaport and about 45 minute drive to Newport. The Shelter Harbor Inn was the
highlight of Rhode Island for us. (Not a lot of "antiquing" in Rhode Island.)
The restaurant was lovely. We took the plan which included breakfast and dinner. The food
included both continental and traditional New England favorites. The wine list was all
American, but had a nice selection to complement the menu. Some of the things we
especially enjoyed were the asparagus strudel and braised lamb osso buco with feta and
oregano. The little bar was well stocked and visited by many friendly locals. The inn has
a private beach for summer visitors. Innkeepers, Debbye and Jim Dey were most
accommodating with our requests, e.g., meet the chef, etc. and made us feel very much at
home. Definitely a quiet, relaxing getaway.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Inn At Thorn Hill
Thorn Hill Road
Box A
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
800-289-8990
The Inn At Thorn Hill was a Victorian mansion built in 1895. It is in a tiny quiet
village nestled in the White Mountains. The charm starts when you drive through the
covered bridge to enter the village. It has ten rooms in the main house, a carriage house
and guest cottages. The main house is decorated with antiques in the best of Victorian
styles without being overdone. It has a wonderful front porch with wicker furniture
overlooking the mountains--great place for after dinner coffee and brandy. We again took
the plan which included meals. The restaurant is fabulous. Fantastic meals are prepared,
under the guidance of chef Hoke Wilson. Everything is fresh, including the edible flowers
from the herb garden. Everything is homemade, including bread, vinaigrettes, and granola,
etc. All for sale too. The wine list is excellent along with a nice choice of single malt
scotches and micro-brewery beers. They also have a nice selection of wines by the glass so
you can change with the courses. The inn has been the recipient of numerous
recommendations and reviews, including from Bon Appetit Magazine and the Johansens'
World's Finest Recommended Hotels Guide, and has won the Wine Spectator Award for
Excellence and been awarded the Four Diamond Award by AAA. Innkeepers Jim and Ibby Cooper
were most accommodating, e.g., installing an air conditioner in our room during dinner.
This inn had a wonderful overall combination of amenities--very nice room, great food,
nice wine list, beautiful scenery and very good service.
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NEW JERSEY
The Queen Victoria
102 Ocean St.
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
609-884-8702
The Queen Victoria is comprised of two beautifully restored large Victorian houses
about a block from the ocean. It is a wonderful bed and breakfast in the true Victorian
style. There are all types of rooms, including a suite, decorated with antiques. We has a
large sunny room with a queen size bed and Jacuzzi tub. Once you are in Cape May,
everything is within walking distance. This includes wonderful restaurants, historic
homes, shopping, the beach, fishing, etc. In the summer, the rate includes beach passes
and towels. Bicycles are also available. Cape May is a lovely Victorian town on the tip of
New Jersey with events happening throughout the year. It is very busy in the summer--so
book early. The inn includes a huge breakfast consisting of fresh fruit, cereal, fresh
squeezed juices, home baked rolls and muffins and a hot entree, e.g., stuffed French
toast. A recipe collection is for sale. Full afternoon tea is also included, and coffee,
soda snacks and sherry are always available for guests. There are menus from all the
restaurants and help with making reservations. We especially liked Alexanders. Innkeepers
Dane and Joan Wells were most hospitable and helpful in offering suggestions for
excursions and restaurants. A lovely getaway for a long weekend.
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The Whistling Swan Inn
110 Main St
Stanhope NJ
973-347-6369
The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by the Justice of Peace, Daniel
Best, for his wife, Sarah. After passing through six families, this
wonderful old house was restored to its turn-of-the century Victorian
splendor and converted to a Bed and Breakfast in 1985. The inn was
voted among the "Top Ten Best Inns in the US" by Inn Traveler
Magazine. It is nestled in the the small mountain village of Stanhope,
in the Skylands region of northern New Jersey, within walking distance
of New Jersey's largest lake, Lake Hopatcong. Walking into the
inn is like taking a step back in time. There is true Victorian
ambiance, while still being extremely comfortable and relaxing. There
are rooms of various sizes on three floors, all decorated with
beautiful period antiques. There are also have modern touches,
like in-room telephones, TVs, VCRs, and wireless internet connection.
Some rooms have Jacuzzis and fireplaces. The inn is also centrally air
conditioned. There is a rather large veranda where you can have your
breakfast, read the paper or sip a brandy after dinner. We brought
some wine and Armagnac with us for just that purpose. In addition, there is
a beautiful Victorian garden for reading, strolling or just relaxing.
Unfortunately, it was raining when we were there, so we could not partake.
You start your day with a sumptuous breakfast in the dining room or on
the porch. This includes both hot and cold items, juice, coffee and
tea. Some favorite breakfast items include: spinach cheddar quiche,
orange marmalade French toast, and cranberry cheese coffee cake. There
is also complementary sherry, soda, juice and teas available 24 hours.
The inn does not serve dinner, but there are a number of excellent
restaurants within walking distance or a short drive. There is much to
do in all seasons ranging from boating, swimming, hiking, skiing to antique
and outlet shopping, to farms and wineries, etc. They also have
special events, like culinary weekends and dinner and dancing on the
Veranda. these events are described on their website. The
innkeeper, Liz Armstrong, is extremely hospitable and available to tend to
your every need. This is a real value--lovely room, great breakfast,
very hospitable innkeeper, and a great place to relax.
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VIRGINIA
Summerfield Inn
101 West Valley Street
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
800-668-5905
The Summerfield Inn was built in 1921 for a prominent lumber dealer in Abingdon.
It was purchased by the Methodist Church in 1927 and used as a parsonage for
traveling Methodist ministers. It is a beautiful inn decorated with beautiful
antiques, four poster beds and Royal Doulton Toby Mugs. There are four bedrooms in
the Parsonage (the main house) that have just been refurbished. There is also a
Carriage House with three rooms, all with Jacuzzi tubs (one has a double Jacuzzi).
The Parsonage has a dining room and sun room where breakfast is served. In addition,
there is a guest's pantry with snacks in both portions of the inn. We stayed in the
carriage house with the double Jacuzzi (what a delight!!!!). The room was very
large, very comfortable and quite a value. The Summerfield Inn is a bed and
breakfast, but is in the middle of a very lovely historic town with a renown theater and
with several nice restaurants. There are also two antique malls in town. A
rather large breakfast is served consisting of coffee or tea, fresh fruit, freshly
squeezed juice, and a hot entree. Ours was a wonderful cheese and pepper omelet with
ham. The inn keepers Janice and Jim Cowan are extremely hospitable and helpful.
Upon our arrival, my husband locked the keys in our car. The
innkeepers took care of everything, got the problem resolved quickly and inexpensively,
and all while we were at dinner. This is a real gem--lovely room; great
breakfast; wonderful, friendly innkeepers; and a real value.
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TENNESSEE
Buckhorn Inn
2140 Tudor Mountain Road
Gatlinburg Tennessee 37738
423-436-4668
The Buckhorn Inn was built in 1938. It consists of a main inn with four bedrooms and
a number of guest cottages. It is on a large portion of land facing the Great Smoky
Mountains and enough away from the "touristy hubbub" of Gatlinburg to be
extremely relaxing and quiet. It is also close enough to the national park to partake of
all its activities. There is a nature trail and a fishing pond on the
property. We stayed in the large corner room with a wonderful view of Mount Le
Conte, the highest mountain on the east coast. The main building also houses the
dining room and a verandah with rocking chairs with a breath taking view of the
mountains. We have never been to a more comfortable or relaxing inn, where we felt
absolutely pampered and even invited into the kitchen at any time to get sodas or coffee
or trade culinary discussions with the chef. The room includes a large breakfast
with fresh fruit, fresh juice, just-out-of-the-oven biscuits and cornbread and a selection
of hot entrees. The inn serves very nice four-course dinners which are a real
value at $25.00 per person. For example, one of our dinners was: cream of
cauliflower soup, orange and onion salad with poppyseed dressing, loin pork chops stuffed
with sausage, herbs and bread, scalloped potatoes and fresh vegetables, hot
home-baked bread and banana and chocolate pie. The inn does not have a liquor
license, but invites you to bring your own. This makes it an especially good value
for us since we could bring wine, champagne and Armagnac from our cellar and avoid all
liquor bills. The innkeepers, Lee and John Mellor, are role models for true southern
hospitality. We felt like cherished guests in their home. We were always
addressed by name, and they were very proactive in making our stay very memorable. The inn
is also in the midst of an eight mile craft network, so there are shopping
opportunities. We went the week before Memorial Day which is before the onslaught of
hordes of tourists--great weather, but no crowds. If you are looking to combine the
beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains with very good food and peace and relaxation, this is
the place for you. We will continue to hold fond memories of sipping champagne or
Armagnac while rocking on the verandah and taking in the beauty of the Smokies.
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NEW YORK
Griffin House
Maple Ave.
Jeffersonville, NY 12748
914-482-3371
The Griffin House was built in 1895 by a Jeffersonville politician and founder of
the local bank. The house remained in the family until the last of the daughters
moved . It is one of the most beautiful Victorian houses we've ever seen nestled in
the western corner of the Catskills. Griffin House has been featured in a number of
periodicals, including: Romantic Weekends In and Around New York, Bed and Breakfasts In
the Mid-Atlantic States, and America's Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns. The
interior is filled with an ornate hand carved American Chestnut staircase, screens,
woodwork, doors, etc. The wood is in original condition and gorgeous.
There are floors of herring bone oak, stained glass windows. and the original gas light
fixtures. There are four bedrooms making it very cozy and providing for absolutely
personalized service. Both times we have stayed there, we were pampered like special
house guests rather than hotel residents. The house is filled with antiques,
including wonderful half tester comfortable beds. It is owned by Paul and Irene
Griffin. Paul and Irene became innkeepers after retiring from show business.
They played and sang with such notables as Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Ella
Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, and on Broadway and the London Palladium. We celebrated
the millennium New Years weekend there. What a wonderful stay. We liked
it so much, we stayed again for Memorial Day weekend, 2000 to see it in the spring. For
the holiday season, the inn was decorated beautifully in the Victorian style. It was
equally as pretty in the spring with the leaves on the trees and the flowers blooming.
The room comes with a large breakfast, such as fresh fruit, homemade muffins, a
cheese and vegetable egg strata, fresh squeezed juice, coffee and mimosas. In
addition, a very good six course gourmet meal is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
We had sweet potato soup with a splash of sherry, baked salmon with a beurre
blanc and dill sauce, fettuccini pasta with a light parmesan cheese sauce and capers, a
salad of baby greens with a slightly sweet poppyseed dressing, stuffed pork loin with a
sesame sauce and choice of desserts. The dinner normally includes wine. Since
they do not have a NY State liquor license, this last time, however, we were able to bring
our own wine and Armagnac to make the stay even more special. In addition, to a
beautiful house, lovely room, fine food and absolutely superb service, Irene also sings
during dinner. She has a lovely voice--it's like having your own personal Broadway
show. The inn is extremely comfortable and relaxing in a quiet mountain town with
two acres of land and a stream gurgling behind the house. They can also
arrange for an in-house Swedish massage. There are two very large cats, Bubbles and
Willow who also claim the inn as home. This is a wonderful value and great place for
a relaxing weekend. Just 2 1/2 hours from New York. There is much to
do--hiking, fishing, bald eagle watching antiquing, etc. Another place to sit on the
porch after dinner with coffee and sipping Armagnac and watching the stars!
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Beekman Arms
6387 Mill Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(914) 876-7077
The Beekman Arms is the oldest country inn/hotel in the US. It has been
continuously operated as an inn and tavern since it was built in 1766. It is located
in the village of Rhinebeck in New York's Hudson Valley. It is close to many Hudson
Valley attractions, e.g., the FDR House and Library, the Vanderbuilt summer mansion and
the Culinary Institute of America. There are also many antique shops and centers
close by. The inn has been featured in a number of magazines, including Gourmet, Bon
Appetit, the New Yorker and the Discerning Traveler. The inn comprises a number of
buildings: the original colonial tavern, a Victorian house (Delamater House) a block away
(built in 1844) and a number of modern carriage houses. In all, the inn has 66
rooms, but still provides absolutely personalized service. The original
building is wonderful with creaking plank floors, overhead beams and a stone hearth.
The rooms are decorated to the period with colonial decor in the main building and
Victorian summer home wicker and chintz in the Delamater House. There is a fabulous
restaurant under the direction of chef Larry Forgione who offers innovative American
cuisine, including a new flavor of crème brulee every day!. We have stayed here
several times. We usually spend a long weekend consuming the wonderful food at the
Culinary Institute and the Beekman Arms restaurant and spend the rest of the time
antiquing. We call it our "gorge and spend" weekends. We have always
enjoyed our stays here. The rooms are very comfortable, the service excellent and
the food superb. There is also a wonder Sunday brunch available. Rhinebeck is
about 2 1/2 hours north of New York--a lovely weekend, especially in the fall when color
bursts forth in the Hudson Valley.
IDAHO
Greystone Manor
187 S. 2nd W.
Box 419
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
208-776-5959
Greystone Manor is a lovely bed and breakfast in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, which is the home of hot mineral pools. The Manor was originally built as a church in 1933, and has now been restored, and used as a bed and breakfast and for weddings and special occasions. The building is on the National Historical Register. The B & B is in the basement of the building and the ballroom on the first floor. There are three rooms all decorated with lovely antiques, and each includes a fireplace, cable TV with VCR and a large breakfast for two. There is also a sitting room with a pool table, movies for the VCR, a large TV and piano upstairs in the ballroom that guests can use, and a room with internet access. Our room also had a really large and lovely Jacuzzi for two. What a delight after driving all day. For breakfast we had cheese omelets, pancakes and real maple syrup, bacon and sausages, hash brown potatoes, juice and coffee. Our innkeeper was very friendly and pleasant, and the room was an excellent value. A very nice overnight stop.
UTAH
Armstrong Mansion Bed and Breakfast
667 East 100 South
Salt Lake City Utah 84102
801-531-1333
Armstrong Mansion is a beautiful century old Queen Anne mansion located in the heart of
Salt Lake City. It is about 15 minutes from the airport. The entire home is
filled with exquisitely carved wood, intricate stenciling and furnished with wonderful
Victorian antiques and floral arrangements at every turn. The feeling that you have
walking into the Armstrong Mansion is like stepping back in time one hundred years. It has
13 theme rooms, all wonderfully decorated with fine antiques, some with fireplaces and
Jacuzzis. Each of the twelve of the rooms are decorated for each month of the
year. We stayed in the December Dreams room which was decorated for a Victorian
Christmas. The thirteenth room is an attic room. Guest can use the
Mayor's Parlor and read in front of a crackling fire, sipping a beverage and
sampling homemade cookies which are baked daily. The room includes a hot gourmet
breakfast, accented by linen napkins and crystal, which includes fresh baked muffins,
fresh fruit, juices, and a hot entree, like quiche served in puff
pastry. The B&B is near the popular sights of Salt Lake City for sightseeing.
There are also many restaurants nearby for dinner. Again a lovely spot for an
overnight stay or to see the sights.
WYOMING
Alpenhof Lodge
PO Box 228
Teton Village
Wyoming 83025
800-732-3244
The Alpenhof Lodge is a small hotel located at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort and one mile from the entrance of the Grand Teton National Park. In the
winter, this is a ski resort. In the summer, guests come to enjoy the Grand Teton
and Yellowstone National Parks. Yellowstone is about 60 miles away. The town
of Jackson Hole with many shops and restaurants is about ten miles away, and offers a nice
day of shopping. The hotel is patterned after a European ski lodge and has lovely
rooms with great views of the majestic Grand Teton mountains. There are 42
rooms and suites. Some have fireplaces and /or balconies, all with down
comforters for cold winter evenings . Junior suites have Jacuzzi tubs, heated tile floors,
and heated towel racks. We stayed in a room with a balcony with a view of the
mountains. It also faces the parking lot which is a bit of a disadvantage, but that
is quickly dismissed. It was very nice to sit after dinner on the balcony while
sipping coffee and brandy and watching the stars. The Lodge has a 4 star Mobile
restaurant, which was unfortunately closed for remodeling when we were there. There
is much to do in the parks in the summer: hiking, fishing, animal watching (huge
Bison right on the roads), and great skiing in the winter. We stayed five days and
found the service friendly and accommodating, the room very lovely and relaxing and the
area just magnificent with the mountains and parks. We went in the later part of
September at the end of the season and had unusually fine weather, and almost no
crowds........a very pleasant vacation indeed.
PENNSYLVANIA
The Artist's Inn and Gallery
117 E. Main St.
Terre Hill, PA 17581
800-999-4479
During the summer of 2007, we decided to treat ourselves to a weekend of antique shopping in Lancaster County, PA, dubbed the "Antique Capital of the USA". We were looking for a historic and quaint country inn near all the stores and found the Artist's Inn and Gallery. The Artist's Inn & Gallery, built in 1848 is a Federal-style home in a small farming town about 10 minutes from the Adamsville antique malls. It is a very lovely Victorian bed and breakfast in a quaint little town that has really just one street, where the only real noise is the "clip clops" of the Amish horse and buggies going down the main road or the bells in the church. It is a lovely home with an artist's gallery downstairs and There are three rooms n the main house and a two story cottage a block down the street with two bedrooms, a living room, dining room and full kitchen. All the rooms are furnished with lovely antiques and have hand painted flower stencils and murals. We stayed in the Garden Suite, with a king size bed, two person whirlpool, massaging shower, private porch and entrance and cable TV. The private porch was a really lovely place to relax and enjoy the garden and the "clip clops" down main street. We took a few bottle of wine and would rock and sip after dinner. The innkeepers, Bruce and Jan Garrabrandt, ensure their guests are pampered. Bruce is an artist and has many of his works on display in the inn's living room gallery. Jan is an avid "foodie" and made spectacular 4 course, candle light breakfast with home baked scones and breads, hot dishes like soufflés and crepes and desserts. The inn is a bed and breakfast, but there a re a number of nice restaurants close by. For those who do not like to antique, there are lot of other things to do: golfing, hiking, Amish attractions, farm markets, outlet stores, covered bridges, microbreweries and wineries. The inn also has various weekend events, e.g., wine and cheese tours, valentine chocolate weekends, etc. This was a lovely, relaxing inn and also an excellent value.
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Updated February 25, 2009