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CoverStoryCobourg is not your ordinary small Ontario town. From the pristine beach and glamorous waterfront, to the first class services, historic accommodations, and luxurious spas, Cobourg is as diverse as it is welcoming.

12 say cheese

14 Popular Popcorn

16 up-cyclethe old for Vintage chic new

18 Pleasures out of the ordinary

20 inn Life: royals who come to Breakfast

22 inn Life: royally recommended

23 inn Life: Like Being one of the royal family

24 unusual Places with southern graces

Luxury 2013 VoLuMe 16, issue #4 The Magazine for finding you an exquisiTe geTaway

Contents

86 Letters

7 editor’s note

8 Luxury amidst the Palms at casa grandview

10 ask M&M

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26 hot Products: cozy comfort to Lounging in Luxury

28 Luxury Made simple: Pecan Balls

29 Travel in Luxury

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Memorable moments: those life-enhancing, chance en-counters that imprint them-

selves on mind and spirit. Every traveler experiences them and delights in re-living these personal treasures time and time again. My memorable moments include a recent stay at Los Poblanos Inn and Organic Farm in Albuquerque, a place of natural beauty and unexpected activities. Flinging open the drapes I saw the antithesis of my colorful expectation. What I saw was a snowy-white albino peacock, strutting and calling as if to announce to the world that he was now granting photo ops. Completely enchanted, I experienced the first of many memorable moments at Los Poblanos. Los Poblanos is not only a beautiful and historical inn, but a destination where guests can experience a variety of unique activities.

Suzanne Clute

We are very proud to an-nounce that we are among the 500 Best Hotels in the

world for 2013! Congratulations to every one of the other hotels in Canada especially British Columbia, it is an honor for us to be among such fantastic properties.

Frederique Philip, Sooke Harbour House

Letters

Spring Break is usually a very busy travel time for families. I thought your readers might have

interest in these useful and timely travel tips. Your wallet is a small window look into your entire identity. Think about it. In the event of a lost or stolen wallet, having all of this information in one place greatly increas-es your risk of identity theft. ProtectMyID (www.protectmyid.com) has great tips for travelers to help keep you a little bit safer. Here’s a quick preview of a few of them:

1. Keep a record. If your wallet and everything in it were suddenly missing, you´d need to know what you had lost. This will help you make the appropriate calls following a theft.

2. Limit your cards. What you don´t carry in your wallet is just as important as what you do carry. For preemptive protec-tion, only carry what you need on a daily basis.

3. Protect your SIN/SSN. Your Social Security number shouldn´t be on anything you regularly carry in your wallet.

Hope these help! For more see www.protectmyid.com .

All my best,

Gretchen Pahia, Publicist

Pitch Public Relations™

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Editor’s Note

IhavebeengoingtomyfriendBebe’sforagirls’weekendforthesameweekendeachyear,forthelastthreeyears.ItissuchatreatandimportanttomeImissoutonimportantevents

athome.Iallowmyselfthisonce-a-yearluxuryandthrowallobligationsandguilttothewind.

BebeandherhusbandBobowntheWhiteDoeInninManteo,NorthCarolina.Thisyear,weinvitedourgoodfriendRobinHester,afellowinnkeeperofSobottaManor,tojoinus!OutofallthepeopleIknow,Robinistheworld’sbestshopperandaspecialistatfindingtreasureatdiscountandconsignmentstores.Sheisalsoknowledgeableaboutgreatthingslikedecoratingandtipsfortravelingandinnkeeping.I’veaskedhertojoinushereatthemagazine,withherowncolumn.

Astheweekendunfolded,IrealizedIwouldneedtobuyanothersuitcaseastheshoppingandtreasure-huntingwasturningoutquiteprosperously.Withallthelaughingandcajoling,wesoonforgotourstressesandworriesfromhomeandhadsomegoodold-fashionedfun.Butwehadourlaptopswithus-andhadaFacebookhalf-daysessionanddidsomegreatworkonourindividualsites,soitwasn’tallplay.

DayfourwehadtopurchaseanothersuitcaseasRobinkeptfindinggreatthingsformydaughters!(And,asourweekendtakesplacethreeweeksbeforeChristmaswehitthejackpot!)Thistripissuchaluxuryinmylifemorethanjewelsorcars.Itisfriendssharingandspendingtimetogetherandexitingfromourlivesforjustafewdays.(Bobevendisappears!)Wegottorefuelandreenergize,nottomentionsleepin-Iwouldn’ttradeitforanythingintheworldandIcan’twait‘tilnextyear!

This issue is dedicated to my mother Bertha Hughes, who believed in me and 24years ago and helped me to start my publishing company. Not only was I lucky to have a great mom but one that helped me reach for the stars!

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same Time next year!

Mary hughes & new contributor, robin hester

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mary Hughes


If I were a celebrity, and really wanted some peace, quiet and privacy, where would I go? What a great question - even if you are not a movie star - because most of us want

a refuge from our lives. We all need some TLC. Add some 700-thread count sheets and fine furnishings, and you have yourself a fabulous cocktail called the Casa Grandview. Located in Florida, it too is set amidst movie stars and the nouveau riche, but it is well grounded and down to earth. That is a guarantee.

The traveling connoisseurs of the bed and breakfast industry see a changing landscape these days: gone are the days of antiquated accommodations and hosts who emulate your aunt and uncle. Fast-forward to the new

millennium and you will discover cutting edge luxury properties popping up all over North America. This perfect example of a boutique luxury bed and breakfast inn sits amongst the peaceful streets of West Palm Beach.

Owners Cheryl and Kirk Grantham didn’t intend to be in the innkeeping business. Their story is unique, as Cheryl recalls with a laugh, “It happened quite by accident!” The Granthams moved from their West Palm Beach home of 25 years, to the Grandview Heights historic neighborhood in 2004, and

purchased a 4,000 sq. ft. house. It’s actually two houses - a 1919 Spanish Mission style and a 1925 Mediterranean Revival moved to their present site and joined together. Over the next few years, while Kirk was running his busy real estate and law practice, neighboring properties came up for sale. Being in the business, he and Cheryl decided to buy abutting properties and offer them as rentals.

“Our journey into the accommodation business started out one property at a time,” Cheryl says. They renovated while keeping

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each home’s historic integrity in mind. Cheryl furnished and decorated their rentals lavishly. “People coming to our area are looking for beautiful, elegant, but no fuss accommodations.” Cheryl and Kirk stayed true to their vision. “We wanted our places to offer beautiful amenities appealing to travelers, yet be family and pet friendly,” she says.

“As our little business grew, more properties were acquired and restored,” explains Cheryl. This private urban renewal has turned into a colossal undertaking. With 12 luxury suites and cottages, two pools, and

amenities that will make ‘the Donald’ grin with delight, they began receiving accolades and top reviews. “Guests were happy with their stays as they were self-catering and at their own pace,” observes Cheryl. “Guests were requesting stays from a few nights to a few weeks. Kirk and I couldn’t believe the response!” They were catapulted to a successful destination for the Palm Beach area.

You would think that would be enough to suffice this couple? No, not quite. They looked at their own home and thought they could offer bed and breakfast accommodations for those looking for a touch of home for nightly getaways. Originally two houses joined as one, the renewal started once again. They ended up offering three bed and breakfast suites in one two story section of the main house, completely separate from Kirk and Cheryl’s living space, and two cottage style suites just across from the inn.

The draw and allure of Casa Grandview? Private guest rooms, beautiful furnishings, many offering an outdoor sitting area, tucked around a cozy corner, offering privacy. The pools are heated, the service is impeccable, and it is a destination that is still affordable. Within walking distance to attractions, restaurants, and shopping, even the airport is a mere 2 miles away. So for the celebrity in you, lounge by one of the pools, with a drink in hand, and rest assured there are no paparazzi here! What next for this dynamic duo? I was almost afraid to ask, but I’ll bet it has to do with another luxurious addition to their already outstanding portfolio of properties.

Casa Grandview West Palm Beach, Florida877-435-2786 www.casagrandview.com

Casa Grandview is a destination resort

experience with a personalized

residential lifestyle.

Kirk gets a big kick out of owning a B&B, he loves to

visit with the guests.


During a recent bed & breakfast stay, my husband was so comfortable that he walked out of our room on our way to breakfast and realized he had only put his socks on, but not his shoes. He asked me if it was okay to go to breakfast in just his socks and I wasn’t sure. What do you think?

Susan Peterson, New York, NY

Well,wecertainlyunderstandthefeelingofbeingcomfortableatabedandbreakfast.Innkeeperswanttheirgueststofeelrelaxed,sogoingtobreakfastinsocksorslippers,especiallyatasmallerinn,isprobablyokay;although,wewouldnotsuggestbarefeet.Inyourhusband’scasewedoubtanyoneevennoticed.Ontheotherhand,goingtobreakfastinabathrobewouldprobablynotbeappropriate.However,aswitheverythingwhenitcomestobedandbreakfastgetaways,allinnsaredifferentsotherearenoabsoluterules.

I recently stayed at a great, boutique-style B&B that is highly rated. I was very disappointed in parts of my stay, so I thought I would point out some things that I think B&B owners should consider from a guest’s perspective:

The front door was not marked prop-erly as the main entrance, so I had trouble

finding out where to enter. I went around the entire ground floor knocking on all the doors to try and get in. To make matters worse, the owners weren’t there at the time.

Our room was on the third floor and I, being a woman, had to lift my heavy bag up the stairs while the B&B host walked behind me. I didn’t expect her to carry it, but it would have been nice if she helped me by picking up the back end of it.

Once we got to our suite it was lovely and we enjoyed our stay. The next morn-ing after a fabulous breakfast we said our goodbyes. As I was backing out of the driveway, I noticed someone leaning out of the neighboring house taking photos of my car. I immediately called the innkeeper and told her about this. I was shocked when she said, “Yes we are aware of the neighbor and he doesn’t like it that we are a B&B, and I think we are going to have to give him a cease and desist letter.”

So here I am at home and concerned that this stranger has photos of me and my car.

I’m at a loss for how this innkeeper should handle the neighbor in this situa-tion. It was so strange, and I’m wondering if you have any suggestions.

Isabel, in Ontario.

Thankfully,thisisanunusualexperi-ence.Theadviceyougaveabouttheinn-keepermarkingthefrontdoorentranceandperhapshelpingwithluggagetothethirdfloorroomisgood.WhilesomepeopledoobjecttoB&Bsasneighbors,mostseethemasanassettotheneighborhoodordon’tthinkaboutit.Dependingonthetownandthezoning,theinnkeepermayfirstwanttospeakwiththeneighbortodeterminewhytheyareupset.Sometimesyoucankillthemwithkindnessoreducatethem;it’spossibletheydon’tunderstandwhataB&Bis.Ifthatdoesn’twork,theinnkeeperwillhavetoexploreherlegalrightsbecauseyouareright:asaguestyoushouldn’tbemadetofeeluncomfortable.

I’m an aspiring innkeeper and I love the feel of Deneen Pottery mugs. I’ve used them at many B&Bs I’ve stayed at and no-ticed many inns sell them. Do innkeepers who sell these mugs typically break even or are they a source of revenue? If I decide to sell them, do you have any suggestions on how to make sure I sell the most?

Newbie in Texas

Toanswerthisquestion,InnsMagazinewenttoNilesDeneenCEO,MarketingofDeneenPottery:

Two Inns experts, Mary White of BnBfinder and Mary Hughes, Editor of Inns Magazine, field questions from Innkeepers and travelers


Thankyoufornoticingourmugs!

Wecertainlylovemakingthem,andweespeciallylovemakingthemforinnkeepersbecausetheyUSEthem.Thisisthesinglebestwaytosellthemostmugs-usethemtoservecoffeetoyourguests.BreakfastisabigpartoftheB&Bexperience,andwhenyouusethemugstoservecoffeeorteatheybecomeatangiblepartoftheexperience.Oneinnkeepermentionedasigntheyhaveondisplaywiththeirmugsthatsays‘Whenyoudrinkfromourmugathomeyouwillberightbackherewithus.’

Mostinnkeeperssellthemugsformore

thanwhattheycost,soabreakevenisdefinitelyachieved.Someinnkeepersseethepotentialthemugshaveformarketingandwouldprefertosellthemugsjustabovecostsothatmanyoftheirgueststakethemhome.TheinnkeeperthatsellsthemostmugsperyearisJulieRolsen,ownerandinnkeeperattheGarthMansioninHannibal,MO.Shehastaughtustoexplorecolors-themorecolorsyouhavethemoremugsyouwillsell.Besideshavinghermugssetoutonawarm-ingtray(sotheyarewarmwhenpickedup),shealsogreetsherguestsandtellsthemtobesuretopickupamugthatbestmatchestheiroutfit.“Findyourfavorite,eachone

isindividuallyhand-thrownonapotter’swheelsotheyareallunique,”isanothergoodlinetouse,accordingtoJulie.

Thanksagain,

NilesDeneenCEO,Marketing

We are new B&B owners and had a request from a repeat guest to spend two days over Christmas at our B&B. I told her I would get back to her as I had to discuss this with my husband. At first we felt weird at the thought of having someone in our home over the holidays (this client is alone). Anyways, after a long thought we said yes and told her that breakfast will not be as usual though we would provide a nice setting as usual but we may have some-thing set up for her in her suite, as there is a kitchenette there. If that was okay, then she would be more than welcome to come and stay.

She said that was fine and that she didn’t want to be intrusive. So in retrospect, we feel lucky that someone on their on own, who maybe doesn’t celebrate Christ-mas, would choose our B&B to stay as a special treat away.

Do you have any advice or comments that could help us make her stay special without being too intrusive on her or us?

Thanks, B&B owners in Michigan

NotallpeoplecelebrateChristmasasyouknow,andlettingguestsknowaheadoftimethatthingsmightbepaireddownorminimalisfine.Ithinkagiftforyourguestmightbeagreatideaasa‘substitution’forlesstimespentwiththem,etc.HowaboutaluxuryboxofchocolateswrappedupwithbottlesofItaliansodas,andsnacksasanicesurprise?

Somepeoplejustlookforadiversionandorpeaceandquietandeitherwaylookatitasacompliment:ofALLtheplacesintheworldtheychosetostaywithyou.Sometimeswedon’tneedtomake‘alot’outofit,guestsenjoyitforwhatitis.

Peter deneen (background), ceo of deneen Pottery looks on while his sonniles deneen Marketing Manager gets busy making a new creation.


MakingCheeseatHome-Imagine,asacheeselov-er,spendingthreehoursforacookingcourse!Atabedandbreakfastcalled

LogCabinHeaveninElora,Ontario,youlearntomakemozzarellaandRicottacheese,fromstarttofinish.Youtakeinexpensivehomogenizedmilk,and,inashorttime,youhavemelt-in-your-mouthcheese,plusacookinglessonthatincorporatesthecheeseintosomedecadentrecipes.

OwnersofLogCabinHeaven,DarylandRoCober,havebeenofferingthecheesecourseforfouryears.Originally,Darylwaslookingtomakebuffalocheeseandthenstudiedhowtomakeitathome.Cheesemakingisnormallythoughttobeveryexpensive,butitdoesn’thavetobe,Darylsays.“Wecanmakecheeseinthekitchenwithoutspendinghardlyanymoneyatall.Ihadagrandmotherwhocametostayheretolearntomakecheese-shetakeshergrand-childrentothecottagetobakeallthetime-shenowtakesthemtomakecheese!”

Threehoursendtoend,withabout$10inmaterialsandyouwindupmaking1.5lbs

ofmozzarellaand1lbofRicotta.Itismeanttobeeatenwithintwo-threedays,butsamedayisbest.Ifyouhaveleftoverswraptheminwaxpaper.It’simportantthatyoustoreitinthefridgeinasealedcontainer.

Justanote-Don’tdisposeoftheleftoverwhey!Useitinbaking.Substituteit

forliquidinyourbakingorgiveittoabodybuildertodrink-itispureproteinandislotsofmoneytobuy!Sodon’tthrowitoutandstoreitintherefrigerator,too,foruptosevendays.

BasicCheesemakingfortheHomeKitchenisofferedyearroundatLogCabinHeavenB&B,EloraON.For1-10adultsinaprivategroup:fourhours,handson,yougettoeatwhatyoucreate,takesomehome,andtheinfoisemailedtoyou.www.logcabinheaven.com

Excerpts from Log Cabin Heaven – Basic Cheese Making for the Home Kitchen:

Herearethebasicsformakingcheesewithoutinvestinglargeamountsofmoneyonspecialequipmentandexoticingredients,withstepsincludingwhatutensilsyouwillneed(includingthedoubleboiler),evenwheretobuyyoursupplies.(Note:instruc-tionsaresummaryonly!)

Theingredientsyouwillneed:Homog-enizedMilk–Usually3.25%,CitricAcid–Powdered,LiquidRennet,Cheesecloth,PicklingorKosherSalt,AppleCiderVin-egar,PureWater.

Cheese! Cheese! Say

By Mary Hughes


Basic sTePs: Sterilizeyourkitchen,cheesepotand

utensils.Makesureyourkitchencountertopsarecleanandyoursinkandsurround-ingareasareclean.

1. Prepare your double-boiler.Fillwithwarmwater.Thejarcontainershouldbeplacedinthebottomtoholdthecheesepotfromcomingintodirectcontactwiththebottomoftheboiler.Placethedoubleboileronthestove.

2. Prepare the milk.Thefirststepistosourthemilk.Add3teaspoonsofCitricAcidtoTwocupsofCoolWater.Stiruntildissolved.Pourfivebags(6.6L)ofmilkintothecheesepot.SlowlyaddtheCitricAcidSolutionwhilequicklystirringthemilktoensureevendistributionthroughout.Placethecheesepotintothedoubleboilerandadjusttheouterwaterleveltobewithinaninchofthemilklevel.

3. Preparing the brine.Placeoneliterofwaterinapanonthestove.Add200mlofPicklingorKosherSalt.(1/5theamountofwater)Slowlyheatandstiruntilallthe

saltisdissolvedinthewater.Pourthesolu-tionintooneofthelargeglassbowlsandsetasidetocool.

4. Adding the Rennet.Add1⁄2tea-spoonofLiquidRennetto1cupofcoolPureWater.Stir.Holdtheskimmerabovethemilksurfaceandslowlypourtherennetsolutionontotheskimmer.Usetheskimmertogentlystirtherennetintothemilk.Youwillseethesolidsstartingtoseparatefrothemilk.

5. Cutting the curds.Usethelongknifetocutthecurdsintooneinchsquares.Usetheskimmertoslicethecurdhorizontallybeneaththesurfaceintooneinchcubes.

6. Cooking the curds.(Mozzarellarequiresthecurdstobecookedforaperiodoftime.)

7. Crushing the salt.Place1teaspoonofPicklingorKosherSaltonthecuttingboard.Usealargetablespoontogentlycrushthesaltintoafineflakypowder.

8. Draining the Curds.Linethecolanderwithadoublelayerofcheesecloth.Placethecolanderinapottocatch

thewhey.Usingtheskimmergentlyscoopoutthecurdmassintothecolander.Liftthecheeseclothcontainingthecurdsformthecolanderandgentlysqueezethecurdmasstodrainasmuchwheyaspossible.Returnanywheybacktothecheesepot.

9. Final Cooking. Thecurdsmustnowbecookeduntiltheyarereadyforstretch-ing.

10. Stretching the Curds.Placethecurdmassonthecuttingboard.Sprinklethecrushedsaltonthecurdsandstartkneadinglikebreaddough.Breakoffahandfulandrollintoaball.Placeintocoldbrinesolu-tion.Letthecheeseballssitinthecoldbrinefor1to2hours.

11. Eating the Cheese.Removethecheesefromthebrineandgentlypatdrywithapapertowel.

Yourfreshmozzarellaisreadytoeat.

Say Cheese!


ByMaryHughes

rocky road PoPcornTruffLesIngredients1cuppoppedpopcorn1cupminimarshmallows1cuppeanutssalted1poundchocolatewaferspansprayminimuffinpans

Method:Spraythemuffinpanswithpanspray.Dividepopcorn,marshmallowsandpeanutsequallyintoeachcupofthemini-muffinpans.Inamicrowaveablecontainer,meltchocolateinmicrowaveonhighfor45seconds.Stirchocolate.Repeatmicrowavingandstirring,15secondsatatime,untilchocolateismeltedsmooth.Dividechocolateintoeachmuffincupbypouringintothecenterofeachcup,fillingeachtotop.Gentlytapmuffintinoncountertoeliminateairbubbles.Placeinrefrigeratorandcooluntilchocolateisfullyset.Unmoldandenjoy!Canusepapercupstoo!

souThwesT cheddar chiPoTLe PoPcornIngredients9cupspoppedpopcorn1cupoldcheddar,powderedorveryfineshred1tbspchipotlechillies,dry,ground1tbspcilantro,chopped2ozbutter,melted1tsppopcornsalt1brownpaperlunchbag

Method:Placepoppedcorninbagandaddmeltedbutterandsalt,closebagandshakevigorously.Addcheddar,chipotleandcilantroandshakevigorously.Enjoy!

PoPcorn TurTLesIngredients1cupbrownsugar1cupgranulatedsugar1cupdarkcornsyrup1cupbutter2cupsevaporatedmilk1tspvanilla2cupspecans

I have had a love affair with popcorn my entire life. When we have family gatherings, I still make a huge bowl, and believe me, it is a HUGE bowl! Somehow, it all goes. Everyone gobbles it up. I have discovered some interesting and entertaining ideas that take this old tradition a notch up, whether entertaining at home or for a B&B offering a snack, these are certainly worth a try!


2cupspoppedcorn1cupcherries,dried8ozdarkchocolate8qtheavysaucepan1sheetpan,greased

Method:Combinesugars,syrup,butterand1cupevaporatedmilkinsaucepotandbringtoboil.Addremainingevaporatedmilkslowly,stirringconstantlyandcontinuetoboil.Cookuntilcandythermometerreaches255degreesorhardballstage.Addvanilla,pecansandcherriesandstirtocombine.Gentlyfoldinpopcorntocoat.Dropmixturebythespoonfulontosheetpantoformsmallclustersandallowtocool.Meltchocolateoverdoubleboiler.Drizzlechocolateovercooledclustersandcool.Enjoy!

MicrowaVe PoPcorn ParTy MixIngredients2cupsCheerios2cupsCrispix2cupsofpoppedpopcorn1/2cuppecans(Ineverusethem)

1/2cupsugar1/4cupbutter2tbspcornsyrup1/4tspbakingsodaMethod:Inalargemicrowaveablebowlplacebutter,sugarandcornsyrup.Microwaveonhighfor1minute.Stir.Microwavefor11/2minutesuntilboiling.Stir.Reducepowerto30%andcookanother2to21/2minutes.Stirinbakingsodaandthecerealsandpopcorn.Tossgently.Cookmixonhighfor2to21/2minutes,stirringtwice.Spreadmixonwaxpaperlinedbakingsheettocool.Storeinatightlycoveredcontainer.

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Renovating the Vintage Chic Inn, Schenectady, New York

ByLaurenNesbitt-Baggerman

DonnaPochaski-Thomashasmade‘vintagechic’allherown,andislivinghercreation,inSchenectady,

NewYork.Butitwasn’talwayslikethis.“Inmy20s,”shesays,“IthoughtitwouldbenicetoownaB&Boneday.”Butshebeganhercareerindesign.Athome,sheexperimentedwithpaintingdistressedantiquesforherowndecorating,andthatledtoabusinessforher,atfirstinthegarage,andthen,later,afullstore.

Thensheandherhusband,CopeThomas,relocatedtoSchenectady.“WefellinlovewithTheStockadeareaofhistorichomes-somedatingfromthe1600s-alongtheriver.”Atlast,‘oneday’camealongwhenDonnapassedaclassicbrownstonethathadattractedherinterest.

“I’mdrivingtoworkandIsawabigdumptruckoutsidethehouse,”shesays.Afterspendingthreedayswiththefamily,anddiscoveringthemostremarkablefinds,includingLouisVuitton,DonnahadfoundtherealtreasureofafutureB&B.Thetransformationworkbeganinearnest,inJuly2012.“Thehousewasso

thickwithdust,youcouldn’tevenbreathe!”shesays,“Andthepaintonthewallshadallgonegray.”First,thebuildinghadtobeemptiedofyearsofaccumulatedcontents,andthen,cleaned,cleaned,andcleaned!

Builtin1887,thehouseoffersfourfloors,andeightbedrooms.Donnaisbringinghercreativetouchtothefullrenovation.“It’sshabbychic,”sheexplains,“takingsomethingoldthat’stired,andup-cyclingit,

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makingitmoredesiredfortoday,butonashoestringbudget.”SonotonlydoDonnaandherhusbanddotheworkofrenovatingtheirhouse,buttheyspendlotsoftimetrackingdownvintagepiecestoaccenttherenovation

-vintagefixtures,furnitureandmore.“We’redoingitallinvintagestyle,”shesays,“butverynewandupdated!”

Livingonsite,inathree-roomsuite,Donnaandherhusbandhaveaccomplishedhalfoftheroomupdates.“Allwillhaveprivatebaths,”shesays.Donnaenjoysthechallengeofmakingsurethestyledoesn’toutstripthebudget.“Bathrooms,inthisindustry,couldbeestimatedfrom20to30thousanddollars!”Inadditiontoagrandhallandstaircase,livinganddiningroomswithtwoworkinggasfireplaces,thereareplanstorenovatetheentertainmentspace,tohostsmallpartiesandweddingsin

vintagestyle,rightdowntothesilverplate.Onthegrounds,therewillbeafullpatio,agardenpond,andmore.

“Wehavealltheseplansforallthesereallywonderfulthings,”Donnasays.“It’sanon-goingproject.”ThenewestadditionisDonna’sshop,onthegardenlevelofTheVintageChicInn.“PeoplecanseethecoreofwhatIdoandhowitallstarts,andtakeawayaspecialexperience!”ForDonnaherselftherenovationisawaytoaccomplishherdream,“CreatingbeautifulroomsthatIcanoffertoourguests!”shesays.

We have all these plans for all these really

wonderful things.


INNS Magazine welcomes columnist Robin Hester with her first in the series of

Adventures in Luxury Inns Country. See her next issue where she explores

50 Shades of Innkeeping!

Just when I thought I had come full circle in my career, combining my former background in property management, with my love of shopping and travel, into my

current life as innkeeper, Mary Hughes, Inns Editor, has asked me to become a contributing writer for Inns Magazine. It was a perfect fit, following the simple rule that says, ‘Write what you know’.

The word luxury means many things to many people. For me, sleep is a luxury. As an Innkeeper, I keep pretty busy and sleep can sometimes elude me, but on a recent trip to the White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast, in Manteo, North Carolina, from the time I walked though the door of the Inn, I was at peace.

The serenity of The White Doe permeates the experience. In my suite, the Virginia Dare bedchamber, I was met with a bed that looked inviting and comfortable and huge. I was already looking forward to falling into this giant marshmallow and being enveloped by it. Today I was not the innkeeper. Today I was a happy guest. Fine quality sheets adorned the bed, perfectly pressed, with the pillows just right and fluffy. I rested comfortably until it was time for me to freshen up and meet my friends for dinner.

Then it happened: I opened the door to my en-suite and I knew it was divine intervention. I had a heated bath with Jacuzzi tub, a rain shower, fuzzy bath robes and all the natural light a contact lens wearer could wish for. Dreaming a bit, I decided that I was going to live here, at The White Doe Inn.

Back to reality and dinner, I headed down the stairs and glanced around at the beautiful dining room, a coffee setup that a barista would love, a small shop with White Doe Inn mementos, and a unique antique chest from the innkeeper’s father that was not only historical, but beautiful. I was reminded of what warmth, comfort and

love these two extraordinary innkeepers had worked so hard for and achieved.

Together, we walked the short walk to the harbor area where we dined on yummy fish tacos from the friendly and über yummy Ortega’s Southwestern Grill.

On my last night, panic set in! How would I survive without that coffee machine? Yes, the one that makes a grand mocha latte and even smiles and says, ‘thank you’. Well, that could be an exaggeration, but I think if it could be programmed, it could do anything!

In the parlor, I visited with innkeepers, Bob and Bebe Woody. I listened to them as they shared their past lives telling funny, wonderful stories as park rangers with another guest. That’s when it happened. I looked at the guest, and saw the gleam in his eyes. It had happened to him too. Like me, he would never forget these innkeepers and The White Doe Inn.

Asked to write about luxury inns, I turned to my older and wiser friend, Webster, to define luxury: a pleasure out of the ordinary. My trips to the Mast Farm Inn have certainly been out of the ordinary for me.

Out of the Ordinary

PLeasures Out of the Ordinary White Doe Inn

and the Mast Farm Inn

by Robin Hester


We began our journey, convertible top down, to the small community of Valle Crucis, North Carolina.

When we pulled up, I could not help but turn 360 degrees and just breathe in this amazing place. Old tobacco barns had been fully restored into private luxury suites. In sharp contrast, a state-of-the-art Porsche is parked out front (could it be a surprise for me? My birthday is in just a few short weeks…).

In the breathtaking gardens of flowers, herbs and fresh vegetables, we caught our first glimpse of the Mast Farm chef as she filled a beautiful old tray with the bounty of the day. I suddenly felt as if we were a Norman Rockwell print that had suddenly come to life.

We stepped up onto the old porch filled with swings and period furniture and opened the front doors, to be greeted with the sound of violins: in the comfy parlor was a group of young ladies, local musicians. It was magical.

The smell of fresh baked goodies and lavender it was a feast for our senses. I wanted to sit down for a minute and enjoy it, but I couldn’t do it, I had email to check and phone calls. My husband on the other hand needed a TV: it was the week of the coveted Masters tournament in Augusta and he was missing it to spend some quality time with his wife (at least until he got to the first TV he could find).

The Cousin Sarah room, located on the third floor, was just perfect, with a king

sized four poster bed and an old clawfoot tub adorned with fabulous fabrics. I was immediately drawn to the cozy nook area, perfect with its built in window seat. No small detail had been overlooked from the fresh flowers on the nightstand to the fresh baked brownies under glass. Reusable bottles filled with filter water were placed neatly on the nightstands and a box with everything you could have forgotten had been left for us, just in case.

I jumped into the window seat with my cell phone and laptop and my husband began his quest for a TV remote. As I search for service, he realizes there is not a TV in the room. Now full blown panic has set in. My heart’s beating faster, my husband is red faced, and we head for the sweet and charming Innkeeper so she can fix this!

Busy at the front desk, we inform her that the internet is down, the TV has been stolen and ATT’s tower must have been blown over by the wind! She graciously informs us that it is the Inn’s philosophy to disconnect from the ordinary and reconnect with the extra ordinary. She kindly offers my husband the use of the phone, and I check my emails using the house computer. After, I opt for a bubble bath and my husband is napping. Then it hits me: it’s probably been 10 years since I had taken the time for a daytime bubble bath and I surely had not seen my husband napping so comfortably in years.

One of the top ten meals of my life, dinner was simply unbelievable.

Then, completely on sensory overload, we return to our room. We jump in our comfy bed and talk about our perfect day. We talk until the early hours of the morning, something we have not done in 20 years. I notice on the way to breakfast we are holding hands, he even nuzzles my ear a little, I think who is this?

At breakfast, we are once again astounded by the food at this little country inn. We spent the rest of our days and nights taking suggestions from the staff at the Inn. Our only connection here had been with each other. I had checked in, a frazzled innkeeper, and left, a happy honeymooner.

Robin Hester is an avid traveler, business owner/innkeeper at Sobotta Manor Bed & Breakfast in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Out of the Ordinary

PLeasures Out of the Ordinary


Whenaninnboastsaccommodationnamed‘TheRegalTowerSuite’,you

justknowthere’sthatroyaltouch.Notyourordinaryinnexperience,theInnatBowman’sHillprovidesfourseasonsofpossibilities!Thisgated,five-acreestateoffersyourchoiceoffourluxuriouslyappointedguestrooms,andtwoexceptionalsuites.Imagineacustomdécor,kingfeatherbed,fireplace,two-personheatedtuborwhirlpool,aprivatedeckperhaps,

aromanticview,embracinggrounds,andofcourse,agourmetbreakfastwithitsignaturefullEnglishbreakfast,thankstotheinn’sresidentchef.

Self-containedinitsownbuilding,theRegalTowersuitecanbedescribedasathree-roomcastle.Evenso,whenalocalfurnituredistributorcalledtomakeareservationonbehalfofthe9thEarlSpencer,innkeeperMikeAmerythoughtitwasajoke.“HestayedintheRegalTowerSuite

andprettymuchkepttohimself,”recallsMike.“HewashereforaPRtripwithnotalotoftimeforsocializingwithus.”ItturnedoutthattheEarl,CharlesSpencer,brotherofthelatePrincessDiana,wasinPennsylvaniatointroducea

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newlineoffurnitureaspartoftheAlthorpfamilybusiness.MikewashappytoguaranteefullconfidentialityfortheEarl’svisit.“Guestsringthegateandweletthemin,”explainsMike.“Wecomeouttothedrivewaytogreeteachguest.”CharlesSpencer’sarrivalwasimpressive:hepulledin,inanentourageofCadillacEscalades,SUVsallwithsmoke-tintedwindows.“Wegreetedhimpersonallyandhewasverycasualandlaidbackandactedlikeanyotherguest,”Mikesays.

Award-winning,theInnatBowman’sHill’smissionistoexceedtheirguests’expectations.MikewashappytoseethesuccessoftheEarl’svisit.“Hewasverypleasantandpersonable-andmuchtallerthanIimagined,”Mikesmiles.“Hewasveryelegantandgracious.Itwasaverypositiveexperience.”That’stheroyalconnection,allright.

The regal Tower suite

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Nolan Hall is a company well known in St. John’s for its restoration of historic properties. So much

so, in fact, that their signature boutique hotel, Ryan Mansion, came to the attention of HRH Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. During preparations in 2008 for the 2009 Royal Canadian Tour by the couple, Ryan Mansion was among properties under consideration to provide accommodations. The future king and his wife chose Ryan Mansion.

And why not? Designed to be the culmination of a life of success for fishing magnate James Ryan, this mansion is a reflection of the grandest luxury anywhere. The son of

an Irish immigrant, James Ryan built an empire of almost 200 schooners at the height of his business of fish trade with Europe, at the turn of the 20th Century. Ryan’s fortune afforded all the indulgences available. The mansion was built in 1909, completed in 1911. Ryan commissioned the same builder of the Titanic’s Grand Staircase to be the builder for the mansion’s own staircase. Throughout the inn you will find marble, intricate woodwork, much of the original installation preserved and refurbished for today’s grand travelers.

There could be no grander travelers, except of course the Queen herself. To host members of the royal family is exceptional since it is usually their practise to stay at official residences, such as Government House. “These people live in a palace,” the owners

observed in interview. “That was in the back of our minds, preparing for their arrival.” And preparation took months. Ryan Mansion welcomed both the royals themselves, as well as fourteen members of the royal staff. Every detail had to be arranged and approved prior to their arrival.

The reward for such painstaking service? Glowing reviews. “I have to give Ryan Mansion a 10 out of 10,” said the Duchess. And what did His Royal Highness Prince Charles have to say? “You could not have taken better care of myself and my wife.” So taken was he, the prince recommended it to his sister Princess Royal Princess Ann, who stayed at the mansion the following year. What better recommendation could you ask?

ryan Mansion owners robert hall, kevin nolan with hrh Prince charles The Prince of wales and camilla duchess of cornwall during their 2009 visit.

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MichaelDunnenjoyed16yearsasoneoftheSeniorChefsforHer

MajestyQueenElizabethII.Heandhiswife,Francine,livedinaflatintheRoyalMewsofWindsorCastle.Aflightattendant,FrancinedidthelongcommutesfromtheUKtoNorthAmericawhileMichaelparticipatedinalltheactivitiesdemandedoftheBritishRoyalFamily.MichaelhasseveralmedalsawardedhimbysomeoftheworldleadershecookedforwhileintheQueen’sservice.

“TheRoyalFamilytreattheirstaffreally,reallywell–likefamily,really!”saysFrancine.WhenMichaeldecidedtoleaveforCanada,theQueeninvitedhimintoherofficetochat.“Theytalkedforanhour,aboutwhereweweregoing.Amazing,whenyouthinkofherbusyschedule!”Shealwaystakesapersonalinterest.“Home

onhisown,outsideuponaladder,tryingtoinstallarollerblind,hegothisheadcaught,”relatesFrancine.“Stuckupthere,heheardthissmallvoicesay,‘Givinguponcookingandtakingupcarpentry,arewe?’Justable,MichaelturnedtoseeitwasherMajesty,onherdailyride-shesomehowrecognizedamemberofherstaff,injeansanddespitehisbeinglodgedinawindow!”

ThecouplenowrunThePineStreetInnBedandBreakfast,alovelyVictorianstyle,withafrontporchandbalcony,justtwoblocksfromtheSt.LawrenceRiver.“It’sanolderhouse,circa1870s,”saysFrancine.“It’scozy,andwarm.So‘homey’!”Andofcourse,theDunns

offerprivatediningforguestswhowanttobookagourmetexperience.Theircateringbusiness,DunnWithFlaircandoformaleventssuchasweddings,or,ifyou’dratherletyourhairdown,adrop-off,informalmenu.

SheandMichaelenjoyedareunionoftheRoyalHouseholdStaffinNovember,2012.HeldinSt.George’sHall,theDunnshadopportunitytoreconnectwitholdfriends,but,explainsFrancine,theaffairewascatered,andnothostedbythecurrentRoyalStaff.“Chefsdon’twanttobecookingforchefs!”shelaughs.

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Ihavedonemanythingsinmylife-raisedmyfamilywithmyformerhusbandand,together,weownedandoperateda

constructioncompanyforover25years.Anamazingtimeinmylife,Ilearnedmanyskillsthatpreparedmeformylatercareer,innkeeping.

OnelessonIknowisthattherearenoshortcuts,especiallyinthebedandbreakfastbusiness.Thiscareerisalotofhardworkandweinvestmany,manyhoursbehindthescenestoensureguestsamemorablestay.SowhenIwasaskedtocontributetoInnsMagazineIwantedtothinkofsomegreatplacesIhavecomeacrossinmytravels,as,therearealotofnicedestinationsinourgrandUSAbutIwantedtodefine‘unusual’asapleasantsurprisewithadistinctflair.

Twopropertiesimmediatelycometomind.IwasblownawaybymyvisittoDanvilleBedandBreakfastinGeneva,Florida.

Thefirstthingyouwillnoticeisabeautifulsouthernwraparoundporch.ThisopensuptorevealanentiretownwereDanShaw,theinnkeeper,isalsotheMayor.Danisoneofthosepeopleyoumeetandheimmediatelyfeelslikeanoldfriend.Danvillewascreatedfromhisimagination,andconstructed,withthehelpofhiswifeDeborah,ontheirprivateairstrip.Builttobeanairplanehanger,ithasbeenconvertedintoatwobedroom,twobathroombedandbreakfast.YoucanbellyuptothebaratO’Shaw’sIrishPub,afullyfunctionalpubwithanantiqueoakbar,agasfireplaceanddartboard.YouwillalsofindDanvilleCityHall,anofficewithanantiquefeel,alongwitharealtypewriter.TheWaterWorkssignleadstotherestroom.TheinnportionisattheendofMainStreet.Abalconyoverlooksdowntownwithanawesomevantagepointtowatchamovieonthe15’x15’moviescreen.Ireallyenjoyedseeingamovie,itwaslikeaprivatescreening.OnemorecoolfeatureisthefullsizePhotoBoothwhereyoucanactuallytakeandprintoutphotoswithyoursweetheart.Thisisafunplaceandtheownersarewonderfulpeople.

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Pattie Detwiler is the Managing Director of the Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns Association and owns The Quilters Inn.

The danville Bed and Breakfast


OneofmyfavoriteplacestovisitisSolomon’sCastleinOna,Florida.Reallyacastle,ithasturrets,knightsattheentrance,alighthouse,andareplicaoftheAlamorenamedthe‘Solamo’.Thesouthernhospitalityanddeliciousfoodhereareunmatchedinthearea.Currentlythere’sonebedandbreakfastroom,theBlueMoonRoom.Justtraveluptheexteriorofthecastletoreachthisextraordinaryspace,wherethemoonlightshiningoverthebalconyisamazing.Alongwithallthestarsyoucansee,youfeellikeakingorqueenwhileviewingthegroundsbelow.HowardSolomon,aninternationallyrenownedartist,hashisowngallery

andworkshopontheproperty:ifyou’relucky,Howardmayshowyouwhatheisworkingon.Onedayheinvitedmein.Onthefloorweretwobeautiful,largewooddoorshehadconstructedfortheAlamobuilding.Hewasactuallymakingthehardwaretohangthedoor!Hemakeseverythingfromrecycledmaterials.TheBoatintheMoatRestaurantisreallyaboat!Eatin,

orcrossthemoattoeatoutdoors.Howcoolisthat!Alane,Howard’sdaughterrunstherestaurantalongwithherhusbandDean.Youmusthaveherdeliciouswalnutpie.EverythingservedhereishomemadebyAlaneherself.Futureplansaretofinishthe‘ChocolateHouse’,whichwillofferadditionalguestrooms.Whenitcomestosoutherngraciousnessthecastleisthebest.Itremindsmeofthesaying‘Strangersareonlyfriendsyouhavenotmetyet.’

solomon’s castle

one of the suites at the danville B&B


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Softub Canada Portable Hot Tub “Just add water and escape...to your own personal luxury!” These portable and easy to maintain hot tubs come in various sizes to suit your needs. www.softubcanada.com

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Watermarks Kitchen and Bath Boutique FaucetCreatedbyWatermarkDesignthissleektaperedandtrapezoidshapedspout,blursthelinebetweenluxuryandcontemporarywhileusingtheindustry’smostadvancedtechnology.Inchrome,andfinishedwithSwarovskiCrystal,thefaucetlistsfor$1248.00www.watermarksboutique.com


whiTe doe inn’s faMous Pecan BaLLsIngredients:1cupbutter,softened

1/2cupsugar

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2cupsallpurposeflour

11/2cupfinelychoppedpecans

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Method:Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Combine thebutter and sugar in a large mixer bowl. Beat atmediumspeeduntil lightandfluffy,scrapingbowloccasionally. Add vanilla, beating until blended.Add the flour and pecans gradually, beating wellaftereachaddition.Shapeintoballs,usingasmallscoop.Arrange1inchapartonanungreasedcookiesheet. Bake for18 to20minutesor just until thecookiesbegintobrownaroundtheedges.Coolonthecookie sheet for2 to3minutes. Remove toawireracktocoolslightly.Sprinklethewarmcookieswiththeconfectioners’sugar.

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el farolito and four kachinas Bed & Breakfast inns, santa fe, new MexicoExperiencetheessenceofNewMexico:“Thereisaninformalityhere,”saysWaltWyss,ownerandinnkeeper.“Weoffercasualhospitality–modernamenitiesinarichsettingthatemphasizesSouthwesterncharacteristicsandcharm.”Surroundedbyclassicwalledingardens,theroomsandcasitaspresenttherusticcharmyouhaveinmindorthattouchofSpanishcolonialdécor,andmore.

Enjoyprivateentrances,privateorsharedpatios,fireplaces(atElFarolito),queenorking-sizedbeds,privatebaths,plushlinensandcomfortsallsteepedinNewMexicoflavor.“Ourguestsappreciatethehistory,art,cultureandpamperingaspectsofSantaFe,”saysWalt.“Theycanindulgetheirparticularinterestsinaquietandpeacefulsettingwithattentiveandhelpfulyetunobtrusiveservice.”

BothoftheinnsaresituatednearthehistoricheartofSantaFe.AddsWalt,“BreakfastoffersbakedgoodsandentreesthataremadebyourstaffandlocallyavailableSouthwesternspecialties.”Hereyou’resuretofindqualityatanaffordableprice.

El Farolito and Four Kachinas Bed & Breakfast Inns Santa Fe, New Mexico 888-634-8782 / 505-988-1631www.farolito.com www.fourkachinas.com

The cove country inn, westport, ontario “Youcandoasmuchoraslittleasyou’dlike,”saysSeamusCowan,oneofyourhostsatTheCoveCountryInn.EnjoythebeautyoftheRideauLakesatacenturyoldinnatthefootofFoleyMountain.“LiveBluesSeriesandworldclassentertainmentgracethestagefrequently,”addsSeamus.Accommodationsincludequeenbed,Jacuzzisuites,andfireplaces.Deliciouscuisineandafinewinelistarecomplementedbycomfortablesuitesandfriendlystaff.

The Cove Country Inn. Westport, Ontario888-COVE-INN / 613-273-3636www.coveinn.com

surfside inn, queensland Beach, nova scotia TheonlyCanadaSelect4.5star-ratedcountryinnontheLighthouseRoute,isarestoredseacaptain’shome,lovinglyrestoredtokeeptheflavorofthe1800s,whileprovidingallthemodernamenities.ComefeelthesandofQueenslandBeachunderyourtoes.Enjoyoceanviewroomswithwhirlpooltubs,andbelulledtosleepbytherhythmofthesurf.

Surfside Inn Queensland Beach, Nova Scotia800-373-2417 / 902-857-2417www.thesurfsideinn.com

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The hoyt house, amelia island, florida“Comeenjoythischarminghomeasmuchaswedo,”sayMyrtaandDeborah,yourhostsatTheHoytHouseLuxuryInn.Afullserviceboutiquehotel,thisluxuriousbedandbreakfastislocatedintheheartoftheHistoricDistrictofFerdinandaBeach,onspectacularAmeliaIsland.ModeledaftertheRockefellerCottage,thishousewasbuiltin1905andofferstheleisurelyluxuryidealforyourperfectgetaway.Choosefromamong10spaciousguestrooms.Amenitiesincludejettedtubs,kingorqueenbeds,robes,andmore,allwithuniquedécortorekindlethegrandeuroftheearly1900s.Restinthewelcomingpublicsalons.Relaxpoolside,orinthehottub.EnjoytheAmeliaLounge,completewithEnglishPubandliquorlicense.Andifyoufeellikesettingsail,arrangeforavoyageontheHoytHouseYacht,‘NiceAft’.Theconciergeserviceensuresallyourneedsaremet.

The Hoyt HouseAmelia Island, Florida904-277-4300http://hoythouse.com

heritage harbour house inn, charlottetown, Prince edward islandThishistorichomewelcomesyouwithtopnotchhospitality.Locatedinaquietneighborhood,justatwominutewalktothedowntowncentre,theinnfusesstatelyelegancewithmodernefficiency.“Ourinnstrivestobeuptodatewiththemostmodernofhotelamenities,”explainsInnkeeperMikevanderGaag,“whilestillmaintainingthewelcomingwarmthofanolderBedandBreakfast,orInn.”

Fromthe‘incredibleluxuryatabudgetrate’oftheircompactrooms,tothesumptuousfullsuites,eachroomtypeisunique.Enjoypublicbalconies,publiccomputer,selfservekitchenettesandcozysunroom,whileyoubaskinluxuriouscomfort.Includedintherateisthe‘all-you-can-eat’hotbreakfastbuffet,servedeverymorning,andpackedwithlocalingredients.

Withanamazinglocation,theinn’srealtreatistheservice.“Theservicesweprovideatthereceptionareunparalleled,”saysMike.“Weensurethateachguest’sneedsarefullytakencareof.Thisisour#1priority.”

Heritage Harbour House InnCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island902-892-6633 / 800-405-0066www.hhhouse.net


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CANADAAlbertaThe Overlander Mountain Lodge JasperEast,ABTel:877-866-2330www.overlandermountainlodge.com 4/12

Nova ScotiaOld Orchard Inn & SpaMakethisdelightfulinnyourhomebase,whileexploringbeautifulAnnapolisValley.Relaxatourindoorpool,sauna,sundeck,outdoorchess,tenniscourtsandfullservicespa.GourmetdiningintheAcadian

Room,whichfeaturesheritagearchitectureandaspectacularview.Wolfville,NSTel:800-561-8090or902-542-4487www.oldorchardinn.com 4/13

Surfside InnQueensland,NSTel:800-373-2417or902-838-3110www.thesurfsideinn.com 4/13

Ontario Benjamin’s Restaurant and Inn St.Jacobs,ONTel:519-664-3731www.stjacobs.com 4/12

Black Walnut Manor4255VictoriaAve.Vineland,ONTel:[email protected]

Bonnie View Inn Haliburton,ONTel:800-461-0347www.bonnieviewinn.com 4/12

The Briars Resort & Spa Jackson’sPoint,ONTel:800-465-2376or905-722-9698www.briars.ca 4/12

Brockville Victoria InnFamousVictorianhomeinBrockvilleatthemouthofthe1000Islands,offersQueen

sizebeds,luxuryamenities,WiFi,TV/Phone,PrivateBaths.Waitingtowelcomeyou–PleaseInquireBrockville,ONTel:613-341-1203www.brockvillevictoriainn.ca 3/13

The Caversham House Bed & BreakfastStratford,ONTel:519-271-7882/866-998-7882www.thecavershamhouse.com

The Cove Country InnWestport,ONTel:888-268-3466or613-273-3636www.coveinn.com 4/13

Eganridge Inn & Spa

FenelonFallsOntarioLocatedonthe

tranquilshoresofSturgeonLake,EganridgeInnandSpaistheperfectplacetounwindfromthestressesofdailylife.FenelonFalls,ONTel:705-738-5111or888-452-5111www.eganridge.com

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OntarioThe Gananoque Inn Gananoque,ONTel:613-382-2165or800-465-3101www.gananoqueinn.com 4/12

Hillcrest House Bed and Breakfast Waterloo,ONTel:519-744-3534www.hillcresthouse.ca 4/12

Hotel Belvedere TravelwritersandguestsfromaroundtheworldagreethattheBelvedereisKingston’sandtheThousandIslands’mostcomfortableandgraciousinn.

Locateddowntown.Kingston,ONTel:613-548-1565or800-559-0584Fax:[email protected] 3/13

Inn on the Twenty Jordan,ONTel:800-701-8074or905-562-5336www.innonthetwenty.com 3/13

Killarney Lodge AlgonquinPark,ONTel:866-473-5551www.killarneylodge.com 4/12

Legacy HouseCharming1873ItalianateHeritageHouseprovidingauniqueelegantambianceforyourstayinStratford.Easywalkingdistancetotheatres,shoppingandrestaurants.

GourmetbreakfastservedintheGrandRoom.Stratford,OntarioTel:519.273.6521or1.800.532.0248www.legacyhouse.net 3/12

Mornington Rose Bed & BreakfastAnelegant,beautifullyrestoredVictorianhomebuiltin1905.Classic

tasteandinvitingfurnishingsblendwithacontemporarybright,airyatmospheretocreateafresh,butstilltraditionallook.Stratford,ONTel:519-275-2626/866-277-9577www.morningtonrose.com 3/12

Moffat InnCharmingNiagara-on-the-Lakeinncentrallylocatedonthemainstreet.24lovelyguest

rooms,oneeleganttwo-bedroompenthousesuite.WalktoShawtheatres,shops,diningandspa.Golf,wineries,casinonearby.LongconsideredoneofNiagara’sbestvalues.Niagara-on-the-lake,ONTel:905-468-4116www.moffatinn.com 3/13

Pretty River Valley Country InnNestledon125acresoftheNiagaraEscarpmentnearCollingwood.An

Agro-TourismdestinationvotedTop25onTripAdvisor!Relax,reenergizeandreconnectwitheachotherattheInn.Nottawa-Collingwood,ON(BlueMountain)Tel:705-445-7598or855-445-7598www.prettyriverinn.com 4/12

Sunny Rock Bed & BreakfastHaliburtonHighlands,2.5hoursnorthofToronto.Adult.

Waterfrontviewsuitesguaranteedtopamper.Fireplaces,steamshowers/Jacuzzis.Sipadecksidebeveragewhileenjoyingnature’speaceandquiet.Deliciouslytemptingbreakfast.SeasonalNaturalWhirlpool.MuchmorethanyouraverageB&B.HaliburtonHighlands,Minden,ONTel:705-286-4922or888-786-6976www.sunnyrock.on.ca 4/13

The Old Mill Inn and SpaAheritageboutiquehotelinToronto’sHumberRivervalley,offeringdeluxeroomsandsuites,

luxuriouson-sitefullservicespa,finedining,banquetfacilities,andprivatechapel.OneofthemostflexiblevenuesinToronto.Toronto,ONTel:416-236-2641or866-653-6455www.oldmilltoronto.com

Trinity House Inncirca1859,islocatedinthebeautiful1000Islands.Theaward

winningInniswellknownforitsgracioushospitality,finecuisineandwellappointedaccommodationsinanambianceofcasualelegance.Gananoque,OntarioTel:613-382-8383or800-265-4871www.trinityinn.com 2/13

The Grange at Stag Hollow Lakefront Bed & BreakfastAunique,vintage,2acre

lakefrontestatewith21stcenturyamenities:luxury,eleganceandcomfortcombinedwithvineyards,restaurants,theatres,golfandhistory;breathtakingsunsetsandviewsofToronto’sskyline.Niagara-on-the-Lake,ONTel:905-938-0698www.staghollow.ca 3/12

Lakelands Bed and Breakfast10ParkCourt,Box1682NiagaraontheLake,ONTel:905-468-2428www.lakelandsbb.com 1/13

Regent HouseNiagara-on-the-Lake,Ontario905-468-8102www.regenthouse.ca

Ste. Anne’s SpaCanada’slargestall-inclusivedestinationspaisnestledon400acres,featuring28guestrooms,

mostwithprivatebathandfireplace.Guestscanenjoydeliciouscountrycuisine,pools,hottubs,aeucalyptussteamroomandmore.Ste.Anne’sSpaGrafton,ONTel:888-346-6772www.steannes.com


QuébecAuberge HarrisRiversideluxury77roomsandsuiteswithpersonalservice.Whirlpoolbath,heated

outdoorpool,cardiovascularandfitnessroom,saunaandwirelessinternet.Directaccesstothebicyclepath.St-Jean-SurRichelieu,20minutessouthofMontreal.Askforourpackages.Tel:800-668-3821Fax:450-348-7725www.aubergeharris.com 4/13

UNITED STATESKentuckySouthern Grace Bed & BreakfastBrandenburg,KYTel:855-589-7829or270-422-7974www.southerngracebb.com 3/13

MaineWaldo Emerson InnKennebunk,METel:877-521-8776or207-985-4250www.waldoemersoninn.com 4/12

Maryland Antrim 1844 Country House HotelTaneytown,MDTel:410-756-6812or800-858-1844www.antrim1844.com 3/13

MassachusettsBeach Rose Inn“ClosetoEverythingandaWorldApart,”this1863CapeCodinnfeaturesnineensuiteguestrooms

andatwo-bedroomcottage,offeringapeacefulenvironment,warmhospitality,andfullbreakfast.Falmouth,MATel:800-498-5706or508-540-5706www.thebeachroseinn.com 3/13

Gabriel’s at the Ashbrook InnProvincetown,MATel:508-487-3232www.gabriels.com 4/12

MichiganStafford’s Bay View InnPetoskey,MITel:800-258-1886or231-347-2771www.staffords.com 4/13

New YorkAdams Basin InnAdamsBasin,NYTel:888-352-3999or585-352-3999www.adamsbasininn.com 3/13

The Edward Harris House B&B InnAretreatofurbanserenity,thisc.1896boutiquestyleInnoffersbusinessandpleasuretravelersthequietrelaxationof

neighborhoodlivingwiththeconvenienceofacentralcitylocation.Rochester,NYTel:800-419-1213or585-473-9752www.edwardharrishouse.com 3/13

North CarolinaSobotta Manor B&BMount.Airy,NCTel:336-786-2777www.sobottamanor.com 1/13

White Doe Inn (The) Manteo,NCTel:800-473-6091www.whitedoeinn.com 4/12

TexasBliss Wood Bed & Breakfast & SpaCatSpring,TXTel:713-301-3235www.blisswood.net 3/13

VermontThe Hermitage InnWestDover,VTTel:802-464-3511or877-464-3511www.hermitageinn.com

The Maple Leaf InnBarnard,VTTel:800-516-2753www.mapleleafinn.com 4/12

VirginiaBoxwood InnNewportNews,VATel:757-888-8854www.boxwoodinn.com 1/13

Prospect Hill Plantation Inn and RestaurantCharlottesville,VATel:540-967-0844or800-277-0844www.prospecthill.com 4/12

WashingtonMt. Baker Lodging Inc.MapleFalls,WATel:800-709-SNOW(7669)www.mtbakerlodging.com 3/13

MARKET PLACEEssential AmenitiesFairfield,NJTel:800-541-6775www.essentialamenities.com 4/12


Sobotta Manor is nestled in the heart of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region and just minutes from many of North Carolina’s finest wineries and the Blue

Ridge Parkway. The Inn is located in the center of historic downtown Mount Airy and walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Sobotta Manor Bed & Breakfast347 West Pine Street Mount Airy, NC

Phone: 336-786-2777 www.sobottamanor.com

North Carolina’s romantic destination in the Outer Banks on Roanoke Island.

Enjoy staying in one of our beautiful

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perfect stay at the White Doe Inn.

Located just minutes from

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Petoskey’s favorite landmark lodging... historically speaking.

Bay View inn • Petoskey, Michigan

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Our getaway package includes two nights lodging, a Country Inn breakfast each

morning, dinner one evening for two and a sleigh ride through historic Bay View.

Package starts at $265.

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Built in 1886, this true Victorian country Inn is steeped in history and hospitality. Guests enjoy

breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay, exquisite dining, gracious service and romantic memories.


heriTage harBour house innTheeleganceandcharacterofastatelyoldfamilydwelling,combinedwithtoday’smodernamenities.LocatedintheheartofbeautifulhistoricdowntownCharlottetown,PrinceEdwardIsland,inaquietresidentialarea.Charlettetown, PETel: 800-405-0066 or 902-892-6633www.hhhouse.net 4/13

The sonaTa innOurInnprovidesmanymodernamenitieswrappedaroundaquiet,old-fashionedbuilding.Whetheryouarehereforaproductivebusinesstrip,attendingaconvention,orcomposingawonderfulsummervacation,weareheretohelpyoucreateasuiteofmemoriesyou’llberecapitulatingforyearstocome.Charlettetown, PETel: 888-908-0066 or 902-370-0066www.sonatainn.com 4/13

casa grandView hisToric Luxury inn, coTTages & suiTes “UrbanBoutiqueCollection”HistoricPast/ModernLuxurysurroundedbyacozyCaribbean-likeislandatmospherewithasophisticatedMediterraneanflair.PrimeDowntownarealocation.West Palm Beach, FL Tel: 877-435-2786 www.casagrandview.com

chrysaLis inn and sPaOverlookingBellinghamBay,thispeacefulhavenoffersbayviewguestrooms,aluxuri-ousspa,meetingrooms,andawinebarandrestaurant.EnjoyasunsetwalkontheboardwalkorastrolltoFairhaven’suniqueshoppingdistrict.804 10th Street Bellingham, WATel: 888-808-0005 or 360-756-1005www.chrysalisinn.com

La casa deL caMinoThishistoricMediterranean-styleboutiquehotelfeaturescozyrooms,oceanviews,casualgourmetdiningandthelocalsurfculturewithitsactionsports-themedcasasurfprojectsuites.Laguna Beach, CATel: 949-497-2446www.lacasadelcamino.com

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Wedmore Place & Williamsburg WineryWedmorePlaceconsistsof28individuallystyledroomswithEuropeandécor;wood-burningfireplaces,antiquesandwallhangings.FineMediterraneanCuisineisserveddailyatCaféProvencal,overlookingthepoolterrace. Williamsburg, VATel: 757-941-0310 www.wedmoreplace.com

Inn & Spa at Intercourse VillageTheperfectatmosphereforarelaxingromanticcouplesgetaway.Thishistoricmainhouseisclosetoshopping,hasexceptionaldiningandislocatedintheHistoricalVillageofIntercourseintheheartofLancasterCounty.Intercourse, PATel: 800-664-0949 or 717-768-2626www.inn-spa.com 4/12

Tara – A Country InnInspiredbythegreatestmovieofourtime,GoneWiththeWind.Taraoffers27luxuriousguestrooms,seven-coursecandlelightorcasualdining.Thebeautifulgardensprovideafairy-taleweddingvenue.Clark, PATel: 724-962-3535 ww.Tara-Inn.com 3/12

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Fairville InnElegantaccommodationsintheheartofPennsylvania’sBrandywineValleyjustminutesfromworld-famousLongwoodGardens,Winterthur,theBrandywineRiver(“Wyeth”)Museum,finediningandmuchmore.Gourmetbreakfastandafternoonteaare,ofcourse,included.Enjoytheelegance!Chadds Ford, PATel: 877-285-7772 or 610-388-5900www.fairvilleinn.com

The Swag Country InnOntopofa5000’mountainnearAshevilleawaitsrestandrelaxationintheluxurycentury-oldhandhewnloginn.TheSwagfeaturedasatopromantichideawayand“mostmemorableretreat”.Waynesville, NCTel: 800-789-7672 or 828-926-0430www.theswag.com 4/12

Asa Ransom HouseA10-roomhistoricvillageinnwithaward-winningdining,winelist&hightea.Eachroomcreatedwithitsowndistinctivecharacter,mostwithafireplaceand/orporch.Flowerandherbgardensforstrolling.Clarence,NY(15milesNEofBuffalo)Tel: 800-841-2340www.asaransom.com 4/12


El Farolito & For Kachinas B&B InnIntheHeartofSantaFe-AwardwinningSelectRegistryB&Bcompoundofferingprivacy,comfort,exquisitedecorandgreatservice!Santa Fe, NMTel: 505-988-1631www.farolito.com 4/13

Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & SpaOneofAmerica’sTop10MostRomanticInns.Experienceroyaltreatmentin10exquisiteguestrooms,orworld-classspawithover100indulgentservices.PerfectforCastleweddingsorexecutiveretreats.Sharon, PATel: 724-346-3046 www.BuhlMansion.com 3/12

Hamanassett Bed & BreakfastHistoriceleganceintheBrandywineValley.Southernhospitality,personalservice,candlelightbreakfastsonprivateestate.ASelectRegistryandDiamondproperty.“Theelaboratebreakfastsareahighlight”NYTimes.Chadds Ford, PATel: 877-836-8212 or 610-459-3000www.hamanassett.com 4/12

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Hoyt House B&B InnLuxurymeetsyouatthedoorofthisboutiquehotellocatedinthehistoricseasidedistrict.ThisAmeliaIslandinnistheperfectblendofcomfort,romanticeleganceandhospitality.ComeBeOurGuest!AmeliaIsland,FLTel: 800-432-2085 or 904-277-4300www.hoythouse.com 4/13

The Captain Lord MansionMakeenduringmemorieswhenyouexperiencethetimelesseleganceoflarge,beautifully-appointed&exceptionally-detailedguestroomsatTheCaptainLordMansion,eachwillpamperyoursenses!Comecelebrate,relax,retreatandindulgeyourself.Wespecializein“Couple’sSpaTreatments”.Kennebunkport, METel: 800-522-3141 or 207-967-3141www.captainlord.com 1/13

The Washington House InnTheWashingtonHouseInncombinescasualelegancewithhistorictradition.34guestroomswithluxurybeddingincludewhirlpoolandsteambaths,fireplacesandantiques.Guestsenjoyacomplimentarysocialhourandahomemadeexpandedcontinentalbreakfast.TheInnislistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.Cedarburg, WITel: 888-554-0515 or 262-375-3550www.washingtonhouseinn.com 4/12


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Celebrate winter with a hot drink or an adventure on the lake.Get cosy in your cottage or room. Pamper yourself with a Spa treatment.Take a dip in our indoor pool, then ease into an unforgettable dinner.

Get away for an overnight, or drop by for a meal or day spa.

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Warm up yourWinter!

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3.26 ACRES HISTORIC HOME– CIRCA 1867 12 ROOMS–8 BR FORMAL BALLROOM HAS ORIGINAL ORNAMENTAL PLASTER WORK

This 2800 sq. ft. wheel chair accessible colonial home is one mile from East Hampton Village shopping, dining, and entertaining. Ideal for plenty of guests or a possible Mother-Daughter house. The home features hard-wood floors throughout, a kitchen with the possibility for expansion, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms. Downstairs is a master suite with separate heating and air conditioning system. Enjoy a fire place & its own en-trance. Upstairs is a master suite with its own bath and two bedrooms sharing a bath. Out back a deck, and pool sit on manicured lawns. This house can accommodate many tastes, whether it be a fine palate for a Nick & Toni’s or a rush for a shopping spree at Ralph Lauren & Michale Kohrs, or, maybe just a day out on the town of East Hampton Village enjoying some ice cream and a grabbing a movie at the Cinema. If being exposed to the scene is not your thing you can always kick back and enjoy the tranquility this secluded summer getaway enclave has to offer.

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