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For many in Ontario, the first taste of the wilderness began when we were kids, with our first visit to Algonquin Provincial Park. Who forgets spotting your first bear? If you’re like me, preferring finer comforts, the time for sleeping rough and cooking over the fire pit is past.

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Letters EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mary Hughes

ART DIRECTOR Bruce Anderson

ACCOUNTING MANAGER Wendy Kelba

MANAGING EDITOR Lauren Nesbitt-Baggerman

MAGAZINE COORDINATOR Angela Karges

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Dear Mary, ust received the Romance 2012 issue of Inns Magazine. I was happy that we accepted your Welcome Back offer and are featured in this way. Would it still be possible to repeat this offer for your next issue as well? Please let me know.

If you are ever visiting Niagara on the Lake, we would be delighted to have you stay with us, on the house, of course!

All the best for the 2012 season.

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June Miklossy, Lakelands Bed and Breakfast Dear Inns Magazine,

andy Miller was still teaching middle school science in California when she stumbled upon her next chapter. She fell in love with a spacious 1912 Craftsman in Portland, Oregon. Miller knew just what she’d do with it: turn it into Portland’s first vegan bed and breakfast.

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far have traveled from Washington, DC, the Bay Area, Arizona and Washington State.

Summer will bring honeymooners from the Midwest and visitors from Australia and the Netherlands. In addition to sleeping in a beautifully restored bedroom, guests are treated to a vegan rendition of a Southern breakfast. In April, Miller celebrated the Titanic centennial by veganizing its firstclass menu.

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ADVERTISING MANAGERS Jane Huisman Brenda Rowsell

I wanted to share the story of this unique inn with your readers.

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Best regards, Teresa Bergen Hello Mary just received your last issue and I congratulate you and your team as it gets bigger and better each issue.

Thanks for sending it along, we appreciate it

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After finishing her last few years before retirement, Miller moved to Portland and got to work on the property. By the end of 2011, the Cherokee Rose Inn was open for business. Now, five months into 2012, Miller’s bookings are picking up. Guests so

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As a guest you really never know what goes on behind the scenes of a Bed and Breakfast. (It is probably best that you don’t.) But, as a B&B writer I got to see both sides and found I really liked the business! That led to me starting my own (www.walkerbrae.ca).

We started with one. Now, the hammer and tools have once again been dusted off, creating yet another suite. This renovation was very small in comparison to our last.

Nevertheless the details and the painting and refurbishing, it all takes time. We have turned the space into a different one this time, one suitable for short term guests: it has a full kitchen in it.

Friends of mine gave us a queen size Murphy bed (a bed in an armoire type closet that pulls down into a bed). At the time, I thought, what the heck am I going to do with this? I took it, thinking maybe down the road I would be able to use this. Well, it came in perfectly for use in our new bed-sitting suite, even if my husband and two friends are still recovering from moving the 500-pound unit!

Thank goodness my other half is a fabulous painter too! If he lost his day job at least he would be re-employable as a painter. It all started to come together: the paint went up on the walls, curtains were hung, carpets cleaned, two incredible wing chairs purchased, one loveseat given to me, and an armoire found on the internet, even Sealy Mattress Fed-Exed a mattress to us!

The kitchen was filled with dishes and finds at local ‘treasure’ stores. A fellow gym member gave me two toasters, and another, a microwave! The night before our first guests were to arrive, there we were, hanging a TV on the wall and fluffing towels and putting tea and coffee in the cupboard and making the bed. Just before our guests arrived there was my husband adjusting the TV’s slant, so it was perfect!

So much goes into this business! Sometimes it is better not to know – for guests, ignorance really is bliss!

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Mother Nature plus Country Fine Cuisine Equals Killarney Lodge

The Authentic Wilderness Experience

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By Lauren Nesbitt-Baggerman

or many in Ontario, the first taste of the wilderness began when we were kids, with our first visit to Algonquin Provincial Park.

Who forgets spotting your first bear? If you’re like me, preferring finer comforts, the time for sleeping rough and cooking over the fire pit is past. But, if like me, you still long for the true outdoors, you’ll be happy to discover that authentic wilderness experience can still be found, and it’s at Killarney Lodge.

Driving north out of the city, for Algonquin Park, I start to notice the population density dwindles, the pressured pace eases.

I see the wilds again: forest, bare rock, landscape dotted with lakes, a moose (no kidding!). That is the secret of Killarney

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Lodge, a doorway into the wilderness that is just right.

Here wonderful nature is paired with wonderful cuisine, and accommodation, explain Poppy Rowland and Eric Miglin, owners. “We made that decision when we came here, to concentrate on the guests’ experience of the park, the menu, the décor, and the lodging,” says Eric. “What really makes me happy,” says Poppy, “is to have the ability with Mother Nature to produce a place where people can really enjoy themselves.”

tailor-made to meet guests’ individual needs, whether it’s romantic privacy, or special needs accessibility.

Each private verandah overlooks the water. Pine and log combine with plush beds, impeccable country life décor, and amenities from the Aveda products, to the cozy guest lounge offering ease and ready refreshments. And don’t overlook your canoe, ready and waiting for you – when I ventured to the shore to check it out, the only sounds were distant birdsong, and the wind across the water.

Conveniently off the main road, the lodge lies on the shores of the Lake of Two Rivers. I came to revisit my cottage days, in accommodation that truly captures rustic comfort. Looking for that early morning sunrise, I found the lodge’s individual cabins

“That’s why the lodge is here,” explains Eric. “Algonquin Park is such an attraction, there isn’t something comparable, elsewhere. We hope guests come away with that excitement!” Eric pointed out the best hikes, for me, but also nudged me toward a scenic

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stroll, on the lookout for beaver and moose.

Staff was happy to offer a picnic lunch for my excursion, too.

For them, the question is always, “What can we do better, this year?” says Eric. And it shows, especially in the menu - favorites in evidence, but not ‘the same old thing’ at all! If you’re like me, vacations are a treat, and I’m a long way from my ‘smores’ days at camp. My heart set on something special, the staff gladly obliged, but how to choose?

Apple-stuffed French Toast, Lorraine Frittatta, Prime Roast Rib of Beef, Rack of Lamb: menus change daily, and the variety of choice includes vegetarian offerings.

really good cooking.” (I have to confess that the menu’s BEST Pecan Pie, truly is.) The combination of experienced staff and oversight by a certified chef de cuisine brings a touch of the gourmet that is just right.

Your water glass is always filled, and Eric may stop by, to find out how your day of hiking went. Killarney, he says, “is just the right size to make it personal - I can recognize everyone. Being an innkeeper, you need to be connected to your guests,” he says. “When I first started I didn’t appreciate how much I would enjoy that!”

Poppy aims high for the menu. “We made a push to elevate it,” she says. “The kitchen works extra hard to create ‘country’ fine dining: really good food with really,

In fact, all the staff works hard to ensure the stay you’re hoping for. “We’re really hands-on,” says Eric. “The credit goes to everyone who works here, they really care about what they’re doing.” Poppy tells me, it’s their attention to detail, too. The secret is

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in the longevity of the staff. “We’ve worked together for so many years,” she says, “sometimes we’re laughing so hard we can’t stand it.” Eric agrees. The family atmosphere, that ‘vibe’, rubs off on the guests.

He describes it “like friends coming to your house, all the time.”

Returning guests attest to just the right combination of people and surroundings.

“It’s a community,” says Poppy. “The surroundings, the wind in the trees, we have a relationship with what’s around us, even the animals are part of that community,” she says. “It’s everything.”

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INN Life: Innkeeping Chefs Gail and Ralph Swan, The Swan and The Peacock Bed and Breakfast, Ayr, Ontario

Quiet village life was just perfect for murder, according to Dame Agatha Christie, so coming to The Swan and The Peacock Bed and Breakfast for a little taste of murder seems just right for the village of Ayr, Ontario, close to Mennonite country. Dating from the 1920s, the era that launched murder mysteries to popularity, this historically elegant home offers a Murder Mystery Weekend, which culminates in a four-course dinner, during which guests struggle to discover ‘whodunit’. “Years ago, my sister-in-law invited us to one, and we loved it,” says Gail Swan, innkeeper. “Because we loved doing the murder mysteries ourselves so much, we thought it would be a unique way for people to come to our B&B for a weekend.”

Each Murder Mystery is set to a theme, and Gail plans the menu to match. “I try to make the experience as authentic as possible,” she explains. “The Mexican theme serves Mexican food, for the Italian we serve pasta, and so on.” From the appetizer through soup and salad, the main course and dessert, the murder is key, but culinary special requests are welcome. There is even a Colorado Beer tasting theme, for which all the dishes are made with beer as an ingredient. Of course the California Wine theme dishes are made with California wine, even down to the cheesecake. So far, these innkeepers have the makings of 21 different themes to choose from.

Of course the Murder Mystery Weekends require more preparation for both guests and innkeepers, than the bed and breakfast’s usual guest stay, but that doesn’t seem to deter anyone.

What drove Gail and Ralph Swan to murder? “Meeting great people,” says Gail. “Everyone has a wonderful time, even if no one figures out whodunit!”

Gail and Ralph Swan, The Swan and The Peacock Bed and Breakfast, Ayr, Ontario

The Swan and The Peacock Bed and Breakfast Ayr, Ontario 519-632-5058 www.theswanandthepeacock.ca

Danielle Deschamps-Stabler, at The Mast Farm Inn, Valle Crucis, North Carolina Here in the idyllic Appalachians of North Carolina, come to the historic rural Valle Crucis. Listed on the American National Register of Historic Places, The Mast Inn became home for the Deschamps in February of 2006. Innkeeper-Chef, Danielle Deschamps shares the joy and work of the Inn with her Executive Chef mother, Marie Dechamps, and many other family members, all sharing the love of gourmet. “When we moved to North Carolina and my parents bought the Inn,” says Danielle, “my mother and I took over the kitchen. It was amazing.”

Danielle began her love affair with cooking, in college. Today, she divides her attention between the kitchen and innkeeping. “I would say the greatest challenge is balancing your time,” she says. “I have to set specific dates where I am chef, and others where I am inn keeper/wedding planner.”

The Mast Inn will treat you to the best of local ingredients, with the finest gourmet menus. Plus, there’s the home-made touch. Danielle points out that it’s her mother, Marie who does “all the amazing baking. My, oh my, her magic bars could make you melt!” says Danielle.

Danielle Deschamps-Stabler, at The Mast Farm Inn, Valle Crucis, North Carolina

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The love of food is in Danielle’s genes, but being a Chef-Innkeeper is not just about the cooking. “I can’t explain the feeling when you walk out onto the dining room floor and everyone starts clapping!” she says. “You spend so much time each day preparing this amazing food and then, to see a happy customer and have the waitress tell you that was the best meal of their lives, that is why I do this!”

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Black Walnut Manor, Vineland Station, Ontario

Regent House, Niagara-on-theLake, Ontario

The Essential Black Walnut Manor is a chic B&B nestled in the heart of

Welcome to Regent House located in the heart of Old Town, Niagara-on-

With four premier guest suites, each with private en suite and two with

Queen Street with its many shops, restaurants, North America’s oldest golf

Niagara’s Twenty Valley wine country, complete with heated outdoor pool.

private roof top decks, amenities include gourmet Farm-to-Table breakfast,

wine and cheese on arrival, free WIFI, and premium bed linens. Take advantage of Concierge service, with an in-depth knowledge of the local wine and culinary scene, partnering with exciting local tour operators to provide top notch packages for the discerning guest.

Black Walnut Manor

the-Lake. This circa 1836 Georgian style home is just one block away from course and the famous Shaw Theatre. One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s only

homes to offer five bedrooms, each with its own en-suite, Regent House is

spacious enough to meet all your needs while at the same time offering you comfort, warmth and a luxurious environment.

Regent House

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Lakelands Lakefront Bed & Breakfast

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Lakefront B&B with european touch.

The wine and tea lovers B&B. We are happy to meet you.

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Girasole is a marvellous Mediterranean style home bordered by vineyards.

Our king bedded rooms -romantic. Our breakfasts –Yummy.

Our warm and friendly B&B welcomes you –‘home’.

Come stay awhile....

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A unique, vintage, 2 acre lakefront estate with 21st century amenities: luxury, elegance and comfort combined with vineyards, restaurants, theatres, golf and history; breathtaking sunsets and views of Toronto’s skyline.

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INN Life: Innkeeping Chefs Jason and Miranda McMillan of the Athlone Inn & Restaurant, Gananoque, Ontario New owners of this historic property, Jason and Miranda McMillan have been in the Thousand Islands neighborhood in Gananoque for more than twenty years. Both are excited by the opportunities, especially Chef Jason. “I would often find myself caught in the kitchen without a chance to visit with the diners,” he says. “Living on site and being a part of the everyday, I can chat with our guests and really get to know our clientele personally.”

His grandparents’ restaurant in Nanaimo, BC, proved an irresistible introduction to the culinary arts for Jason. “The days would end with clam digs and fresh, wild BC salmon dinners on the beach,” he says. Miranda shares his love for food, with years of experience in hospitality.

“We happened on a last-minute chance to purchase the inn,” explains Jason. It has certainly added a new dimension to the couples’ skill set! “The chef hat comes off to don the plumber hat, then switches to the landscaping hat...” he says. “Sometimes I find myself wearing multiple hats at the same time – like taking a phone reservation while my head is in the oven.” But the duo enjoy the challenges that their combination venture brings. Says Jason, “We jumped at the chance to chase a dream and we’ve been on a wonderful adventure ever since.”

The Athlone Inn and Restaurant Gananoque, Ontario www.athloneinn.ca 613-382-3822 / 888-382-7122

Jason and Miranda McMillan of the Athlone Inn & Restaurant, Gananoque, Ontario

Vince McCarthy of Sugar Hill Inn, Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland Vince McCarthy and his wife, Marina Sexton, had a master plan for an innkeeping future.

“My mother was a great cook,” Vince says. Inspired, he became creative in the kitchen. Joining his wife, where she had a dentistry practise, in Norris Point, in Gros Morne National Park, they started small. “Our dream was an upscale inn featuring gourmet food and fine wines,” says Marina. “Now with a four-and-a-half star country inn rating, this is how Sugar Hill Inn came to be.”

“It was always the plan to have him in the kitchen and manage the running of the inn,” Marina explains. Vince was involved in every stage of the business, from the ground up. “I’ve learned refrigeration, electrical, plumbing – there’s not much that I can’t handle,” he says.

“I’ve become a jack of all trades, over the years.”

Vince McCarthy of Sugar Hill Inn, Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

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Their remote location is the special draw, and challenge. Sourcing the best food is extra effort, prompting the inn’s own garden for shallots, garlic, and more. Gardening gives Vince a break from business demands, too. And Vince specially imports European wines, so guests can sample labels that can’t be found elsewhere.

A particularly satisfied guest describes the inn as ‘civilization in the wilderness’. They love hearing how much guests enjoy the inn. “When we get the accolades from satisfied guests,” says Vince, “that’s worthwhile!”

Sugar Hill Inn Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland 888-299-2147 www.sugarhillinn.nf.ca Inns Magazine Gourmet 2012

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Great Gourmet Mansions

Tara – A Country Inn, Clark, Pennsylvania The epitome of Southern hospitality, Tara – A Country Inn offers sumptuous dining, luxurious accommodations, and over twenty-five years of experience creating the highest standard of service for their guests. “For our 25th Anniversary,” says innkeeper Laura Ackley, “we gave it a really nice face lift with lots of updates, including the swimming pool. Oh, my gosh, it’s spectacular!” Not the least of which is Stonewall’s Tavern. Once the mansion’s summer kitchen dating from 1854, now the charm of this renewed gem is what Laura calls, modern rustic – the original architecture of stone wall and hewn beam with all the up to date amenities, and of course, great food. Come savor mouthwatering steak, or the finest seafood.

Experience Waterloo Region’s Art, Culture, Festivals and Fine Dining at The Walper Hotel.

82 renovated and refurbished rooms and suites, The Walper seamlessly blends architectural details with all the contemporary amenities you come to expect.

Tara – A Country Inn Clark, Pennsylvania 800-782-2803 / 724-962-3535 www.tara-inn.com

The Captain Lord Mansion This triple A, four diamond bed and breakfast offers

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three-course country breakfast, served at the Lord family dining table, or in the authentic country kitchen. Indulge in cream cheese stuffed French toast, sweet onion soufflé, petit fillet medallions, even pancakes with Maine maple syrup.

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The Captain Lord Mansion Kennebunkport, Maine 800-522-3141 / 207-967-3141 www.captainlord.com

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Two Inns experts, Mary White of BnBfinder and Mary Hughes, Editor of Inns Magazine, field questions from Innkeepers and travelers Are B&B rooms always for two people?

My husband and I want to try a B&B when we take our daughter to college in the fall but she will be staying with us the first night. Do B&Bs have cots or rollaway beds like hotels?

Judy Madison, WI A B&B is a great choice for many reasons, especially during this exciting but anxious time. Your innkeeper will be able to help you navigate the area your daughter will call home for the next four years, and hopefully, you’ll plan on staying an extra night or two for a getaway with your husband.

Your daughter is also going to love what we predict will be a delicious breakfast before the reality of dorm food. Ask the innkeeper which room they recommend as most inns can accommodate an additional person in one or several of their rooms. A word of caution: Inns book early especially for freshman drop off, parents’ visiting weekends, and graduation, so plan ahead. While graduation may be the furthest thing from your mind, an added bonus of establishing a good relationship with a B&B in freshman year is that you are more likely to have a place to stay for graduation!

I’m excited to try my first B&B this summer. On the B&B’s website it says that breakfast is served from 8am – 9:30am on weekends; the problem is we love to sleep in (at least until 10am). Will we miss breakfast completely?

Jeff, QC The beauty of staying at a B&B is that each one is different, so it’s okay to ask the

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innkeeper when making your reservation about having a later breakfast (or earlier for those who might need to be up and out early). While we would not expect the innkeeper to create a cooked-to-order breakfast before or after the stated breakfast times, most can make some sort of arrangement for you. Solutions we have seen are breakfast baskets, a simplified version of the main entree, keeping breakfast warm for you, or cereal, fruit and baked goods. The most important thing is to communicate with the innkeeper. Their goal is for you to have an enjoyable stay, so, advance notice will give them time to plan alternate arrangements and achieve this.

Innkeepers, how do you handle this request at your inn? Post your responses on www.BnBFinder.com/bedandbreakfastquestions I have recently been forced to take an early retirement by my company and I have been thinking about opening a B&B on Cape Cod. How do I determine what makes a good location and if it’s a good market? Also, how do I go about finding B&Bs for sale and what should I be looking for?

Eric, NY We asked Carol Edmondson who is uniquely qualified to answer this question.

Carol is a former innkeeper and owner of Innkeeping Specialists (www.innkeepingspecialists.com), a consulting partnership focused on finding inns for their clients and teaching innkeeping courses to aspiring innkeepers:

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Cape Cod is a strong market for B&Bs with over 250 properties of 4 guest rooms or more. The region fares well in both uncertain and prosperous economic times due to its location and proximity to potential guests. If you look at a map of the Northeastern U.S. and draw a 5-hour driving radius from the Cape, you will find there are somewhere between 35 and 40 million travelers who can visit by car. When travelers curtail their spending, they do still get away and often choose a location within an easy drive. Add to this the cache of a location known worldwide that is visited by travelers from every continent, and you have a recipe for success.

Typically, inn guests look for a location that offers a range of attractions in many disciplines. History, culture, entertainment, sports, adventure and local dining all draw guests to your inn. An ideal location invites guests to walk or bike to local attractions. A location where other businesses are geared to serve your guests just as you are is the key to a guest experience that will bring guests back to your inn and encourage them to tell their friends.

Finding your inn requires research and a team of supporting professionals to help you assess the value of what you see. Searching online for “inns for sale on Cape Cod” will help you find realtors and consultants who specialize in inn sales and know the market you are searching. There is a wealth of knowledge out there, and weekend seminars geared toward aspiring innkeepers like you are a great way to get a true behind-thescenes view of the acquisition, valuation and operation of an inn business.

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Enjoy Ontario’s Finest Ontario boasts some of the finest travel, anywhere.

And Ontario’s Finest Inns boasts some of the best accommodations you will find. Our organization is committed to providing you with a source for those inns, hotels, and spas providing exceptional hospitality in a unique setting. Observing the highest standards of cleanliness and service, each member property exudes a regional flare, for a particular experience.

Pretty River Valley Country Inn

Nestled on 125 acres of the Niagara Escarpment near Collingwood. An Agro-Tourism destination voted Top 25 on Trip Advisor! Relax, reenergize and reconnect with each other at the Inn. Nottawa-Collingwood, ON(Blue Mountain) Tel: 705-445-7598 or 855-445-7598 www.prettyriverinn.com

Ste. Anne’s Spa

Canada’s largest allinclusive destination spa is nestled on 400 acres, featuring 28 guest rooms, most with private bath and fireplace. Guests can enjoy delicious country cuisine, pools, hot tubs, a eucalyptus steam room and more.

Ste. Anne’s Spa Grafton, ON Tel: 888-346-6772 www.steannes.com

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The Old Mill Inn and Spa

Eganridge Inn & Spa

A heritage boutique hotel in Toronto’s Humber River valley, offering deluxe rooms and suites, luxurious on-site full service spa, fine dining, banquet facilities, and private chapel. One of the most flexible venues in Toronto.

Toronto, ON 416-236-2641 or 866-653-6455 www.oldmilltoronto.com

Fenelon Falls Ontario Located on the tranquil shores of Sturgeon Lake, Eganridge Inn and Spa is the perfect place to unwind from the stresses of daily life.

Fenelon Falls, ON Tel: 705-738-5111 or 888-452-5111 www.eganridge.com

Trinity House Inn

Domain of Killien

circa 1859,is located in the beautiful 1000 Islands.The award winning Inn is well known for its gracious hospitality,fine cuisine and well appointed accommodations in an ambiance of casual elegance.

Gananoque, Ontario Tel: 613-382-8383 or 800-265-4871 www.trinityinn.com

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Charm of a small personal inn for 30 guests amidst 5,000 acres of private wilderness. Quiet sophistication in Ontario’s Haliburton Highlands. Historic Inn and lakeside chalets and wonderful French cuisine.

3 hours from Toronto, Haliburton ON Tel: 800-390-0769 www.domainofkillien.com

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ow far would you go for a good meal? I know you’ve just thought of the last time you hopped on a plane bound for Tuscany, Szechuan Province perhaps, Le Café de Paris. Or at least dreamed that you have.

Although tour companies are willing to whisk you off to exotic destinations for the food, you may be surprised to find culinary tours that can bring famous gastronomy to you.

How is it possible, you ask? For many of us, the closest we will get to haute cuisine may be the specialty television channels devoted to cooking, but we know much of the skill in cooking is truly, all in the wrist.

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By Lauren Nesbitt-Baggerman Cooking is all hands-on, but you don’t need to attend Le Cordon Bleu for cooking lessons that reveal the secret to gourmet.

artisanal cheeses to les specialities de la maison, the offerings available are as varied and available as your summer holidays.

Popular cooking schools have realized the draw for those of us stuck in other day jobs. Inns and B&Bs renowned for their menus have also realized their opportunity to pass on their know-how. Both now offer we part-time chefs either courses with accommodation, or stays with cooking classes.

It’s your chance to be immersed in spices, wines, sauces, pastries, or anything else on your culinary wish list.

For the east coast in all of us, and a touch of class, travel to Relais and Chateaux property, Trout Point Lodge, in East Kemptville, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia.

Surround yourself with the Acadian forest, and coastline. In a region shaped by the sea and steeped in history, the boutique inn offers luxury accommodations in both the main lodge and cottages, hand in hand with culinary vacations. The Trout Point Cooking and Wine School offers classes not only in seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, but also in wine pairing, cheese and cheese-making, and hot and cold smoking and curing.

Pick a destination, and then see what’s cooking in the kitchen, there. Or, pick a menu to try, and seek out a destination that spécialisés in your meal-come-true. From

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Stunning Mountain Views | Farm to Table European Inspired Fine Dining | Comfortable Accommodations with Luxurious Linens | Gracious Hosts

Our elegant mountain retreat is a perfect getaway any time of the year. Relax in the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy our culinary delights.

Cozy up with a good book in a hammock or by the fire or explore the local attractions. Hike, Bike, Golf, Kayak, Shop, Antique, Fly Fish, Visit the Biltmore, Carl Sandburg Home, Chimney Rock, Pearson Falls, and Dupont State Forest.

There’s something for everyone.

Located just outside the charming historic town of Saluda, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, only 30 miles southeast of Asheville.

100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda, North Carolina 28773 www.orchardinn.com www.innsmagazine.com

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For a change of pace, come to rural Ontario and the Everton Academy of Culinary Arts. A private culinary school, the academy offers a variety of programs for the professional career chef, to the amateur enthusiast. Instructors are Certified Chefs de Cuisine, and classes combine demonstration with participation. An on-site bed and breakfast provides a pleasant stay in rooms designed for comfort and convenience. The course fare offers everything from The Culinary Basics to Cuisines of the World.

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Georgia’s ‘premier wine country inn’, Beechwood Inn offers elegant accommodations with luxury amenities. They also just happen to offer the North Georgia Cooking School with classes from Summer Grilling and Smoking, to Farm to Table Foraging and Cooking. In the Blue Ridge Mountains, the inn promotes seasonal foods from sustainable farms, many organic. Enjoy discovering local produce, sampling local wine cellars, with hands on practical experience, in private cooking classes the inn is pleased to arrange.

The Blair House Cooking School has a reputation all its own, and the Cooking School Vacation Camp is devoted to building “your confidence in the kitchen”.

Situated on 22 acres in Texas Hill Country with The Blair House Inn, here you will find luxurious accommodations in the main lodge, and cottages. Enjoy two or three-day classes, even team-building retreats because, as they say, “Food always brings people together.” Work one-on-one with the chef, or choose a themed class from Barbeque to Classic French, to Sauces 101.

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Romancing the Trail package

Three nights luxury Bed and Breakfast, Flowers ,wine and chocolates on arrival, From $405 plus tax per room based on double occupancy ,subject to availability.

3-Night Romantic Castle Adventure Luxuriate in this enchanting 5-STAR Inn. Pkg includes Champagne; Breakfast, Deluxe Room-Whirlpool,Fireplace & Lake views; Schooner Cruise; Whale Cruise. Baddeck Area. from $435 ppdo + tax valid June-Oct 2012

Nova Scotia

Tel: 888 756 9070 (toll-free)

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Come On to Cape Breton!

By Brenda Rowsell

On the edge of Canada’s East Coast in the province of Nova Scotia sits beautiful Cape Breton Island, home to the world famous Cabot Trail. The 298 km/185 mile long trail offers some of Canada’s most breath-taking scenery. Within the Cabot Trail is the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which provides world class hiking.

Along the trail there are many unique communities with numerous activities, including whale watching, museums and galleries, plus fabulous seafood dining. The people and the sights of Cape Breton will surely awaken your sense of adventure.

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Ian Green and Penny Steele English Country Garden B&B Inn Indian Brook, Cabot Trail, NS www.capebretongarden.com 1-866-929-2721 Excellent Food in a special Atmosphere.

Castle Moffett, Baddeck, Nova Scotia Just minutes away from the Cabot Trail, on a 200-acre estate that overlooks the scenic Bras d’Or Lakes, is the celebrated Castle Moffett. The inn offers a number of accommodation choices, fine dining and spa services. It has been host to many worldwide guests, and it’s gracious hosts wait to welcome you on your visit to beautiful Cape Breton Island.

English Country Garden Bed and Breakfast, Indian Brook, Nova Scotia

Garden Bed and Breakfast is a 4 1/2 star property, offering uniquely individual accommodation options, and fine dining sure to make your Cape Breton stay memorable.

Sea Parrot Oceanview Manor, North Shore, Nova Scotia The lovely Sea Parrot Oceanview Manor offers a variety of accommodation types including suites and seaside cottages, as well as a selection of added amenities.

Enjoy an oceanview hot tub and hammock which will help to make a wonderful stay on Cape Breton Island.

Nestled in the woods, overlooking a tranquil lake, is where you will find this ‘Treasure on the Trail’. English Country

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Ah, Andalusia. Even the city names of this romantic region of Spain inspire the imagination: Cordoba, Grenada, Seville. And, Andalusia has an inspired culinary tradition. Not the least of which is Gazpacho! This raw vegetable soup is tomato based. Traditionally served cold, it is a light and refreshing summer treat.

Gazpacho a la Inns Ingredients: Water (chilled) Raw vegetables of choice (carrots, celery, green or yellow beans, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, onion) Tomatoes Olive oil (to taste) Wine vinegar (to taste) Salt (to taste)

Method:

(We at Inns opted for the traditional Andalusian

way, using mortar and pestle, but it can always be substituted for a blender or food processor!)

Wash all vegetables. Peel tomatoes, garlic, and

onion. Pound the tomatoes with a mortar to puree, and set aside. Chop remaining vegetables, and

place in a container. Slightly puree vegetables by pounding with mortar, to preferred consistency

that retains some texture and avoids a completely smooth thickness. Add tomato puree to the

container’s contents, and blend. Add chilled water,

olive oil, wine vinegar and salt, to taste, and blend.

Chill until serving.

The flare of Gazpacho is in its garnishes. Different regions of Andalusia offer their own unique varieties from cucumber, to hard-boiled egg.

You can even serve this soup chilled over ice, if desired.

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ou know the saying, Real men wear pink?

Well, real men are also going to bed and breakfasts. B&Bs have ‘manned up’ to make sure guests know that hikes and bikes, flyfishing trips and brewery tours come along with the traditional touches such as bottomless cookie jars, bountiful breakfasts and delicious coffee: it makes for a great guys’ getaway. It’s a man’s world, too, and innkeepers are stepping up with guy-centered activities.

Guys can hit the open range and experience life as it once was at Meadowlake Ranch Inn and Dude Ranch in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. They can learn how to ride a horse, rope a steer, handle a bow, throw a tomahawk and bowie knife and shoot a gun and rifle during a 3-day stay. When evening rolls around guests can gather by the fire for a grilled BBQ dinner, acoustic guitar playing and cowboy poetry before grabbing some shut eye in an authentic teepee.

In Saugatuck, Michigan, good old fashioned guy fun is brewing at the Sherwood Forest Bed & Breakfast. Here, during a visit to the Saugatuck Brewing Company, guests get to create at least 11 gallons of their own beer and design original labels for the bottles.

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Here’s a getaway that takes guys up and away (literally) to the open skies in a restored 1928 Travel Air open biplane called ‘The Bird of Paradise’. It can be found at the Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast, located in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. In addition to the thrill of the ride, as they soar above the sandy beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, they will also bask in the scenery of the beautiful coastline.

The ‘bromance’ stays alive when buddies get together for the ultimate guys’ getaway at Cape Cod’s Lamb & Lion Inn in Barnstable, Massachusetts. A welcome basket filled with Cape Cod beer, frosty beer mugs, chips and other munchies will greet them upon their arrival for a 5-day escape.

Activities include: golf at an award-winning golf club, kayaking with a sack lunch of weighty sandwiches and ‘adult sodas’, movie night in the surround sound home theatre ‘Man Cave’, a half day of sport fishing, lounging by the pool, and, saving the best for last, a one-hour deep tissue massage.

Great outdoorsmen can grab their maps and hiking sticks and head down into the depths of the Sequoyah Caverns, traverse the local trails of Little River Canyon or try body surfing down the wild and scenic Little River all from the Mountain Laurel Inn Bed & Breakfast in Mentone, Alabama.

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Adventurous guys can spend an afternoon zip lining at Bretton Woods, white water rafting along Pontook Dam or off-roading on Barron Mountain aboard an outfitted Pinzgauer military vehicle before heading back to Bear Mountain Lodge in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, a log cabin retreat.

Gone are the B&B days of ubiquitous doilies and lace - floral free rooms abound.

However, traditional B&B enthusiasts need not worry, the uniqueness of each B&B shines through. Innkeepers understand that guys (and gals) want to wake up someplace special, so they are creatively expanding the packages and activities that they offer to enhance, but not take away from, the unique experiences offered to guests.

Mary White is the Founder and CEO of BnBFinder.com, a top rated bed and breakfast online directory. White is also the author of Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies. As an authoritative voice on B&B travel, White is a go-to source in the bed & breakfast industry for opinions and advice.

A noted expert on bed & breakfasts, she has been involved in promoting and marketing B&Bs on the Web for more than a decade.

She has appeared in dozens of media outlets.

Her site, BnBFinder.com, is hailed by professionals and consumers alike as one of the most informative B&B sites on the Web.

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Hoyt House B&B Inn

Luxury meets you at the door of this boutique hotel located in the historic seaside district. This Amelia Island inn is the perfect blend of comfort, romantic elegance and hospitality. Come be our Guest!

Amelia Island, FL Tel: 800-432-2085 or 904-277-4300 www.hoythouse.com

Casa Grandview Historic Luxury Inn, Cottages & Suites

“Urban Boutique Collection” Historic Past / Modern Luxury surrounded by a cozy Caribbean-like island atmosphere with a sophisticated Mediterranean flair. Prime Downtown area location.

West Palm Beach, FL Tel: 877-435-2786

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Chrysalis Inn and Spa

La Casa del Camino

804 10th Street

Laguna Beach, CA

Overlooking Bellingham Bay, this peaceful haven offers bay view guest rooms, a luxurious spa, meeting rooms, and a wine bar and restaurant.Enjoy a sunset walk on the boardwalk or a stroll to Fairhaven’s unique shopping district.

Bellingham, WA

Tel: 888-808-0005 or 360-756-1005

This historic Mediterranean-style boutique hotel features cozy rooms, ocean views, casual gourmet dining and the local surf culture with its action sports-themed casa surf project suites.

Tel: 949-497-2446

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America’s Sizzling Summer Getaways DW Hampton Oceanside Inn

Mt Baker Lodging Inc.

Bowman’s Oak Hill B&B

Prospect Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn

Columbia Inn at Peralynna

Juniper Hill B&B

Inn on Cove Hill

Jamul Haven B&B

Hampton Beach, NH Tel: 866-623-2674 or 603-926-3542 www.oceansideinn.com

Wis Dell, WI Tel: 888-253-5631 or 608-253-5639 www.bowmansoakhillbedandbreakfast.com

Columbia, MD Tel: 877-737-2596 or 410-715-4600 www.peralynnainn.com

Rockport, MA Tel: 888-546-2701 or 978-546-2701 www.innoncovehill.com www.innsmagazine.com

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Mt. Baker/Glacier, WA Tel: 800-709-7669 or www.mtbakerlodging.com

Mountain City, TN Tel: 423-727-0139 www.prospect-hill.com

Trumansburg, NY Tel: 888-809-3167 or 607-387-3044 www.atjuniper hill.com

Jamul, CA Tel: 619-669-3100 http://www.jamulhaven.com

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Distinguished Inns of North America

Fairville Inn

Wedmore Place & Willismburg Winery

Elegant accommodations in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley just minutes from world-famous Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, the Brandywine River (“Wyeth”) Museum, fine dining and much more. Gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea are, of course, included.

Enjoy the elegance!

Wedmore Place consists of 28 individually

styled rooms with European décor; wood-burning fireplaces, antiques and

wall hangings. Fine Mediterranean Cuisine is served daily at Café Provencal, overlooking the pool terrace.

Williamsburg, VA

Tel: 757-941-0310 www.wedmoreplace.com

Chadds Ford, PA Tel: 877-285-7772 or 610-388-5900 www.fairvilleinn.com

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The Swag Country Inn

On top of a 5000’ mountain near Asheville awaits rest and relaxation in the luxury century-old hand hewn log inn. The Swag featured as a top romantic hideaway and “most memorable retreat”.

Waynesville, NC Tel: 800-789-7672 or 828-926-0430 www.theswag.com

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In the Heart of Santa Fe - Award winning Select Registry B&B compound offering privacy, comfort, exquisite décor, and great service! Santa Fe, NM Tel: 505-988-1631 www.farolito.com

The Captain Lord Mansion

Kennibunkport, ME Tel: 800-522-3141 or 207-967-3141 www.captainlord.com

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A 10-room historic village inn with award-winning dining, wine list & high tea.

Each room created with its own distinctive character, most with a fireplace and/or porch. Flower and herb gardens for strolling.Clarence, NY (15 miles NE of Buffalo)Tel: 800-841-2340 www.asaransom.com

The Washington House Inn combines casual elegance with historic tradition. 34 guest rooms with luxury bedding include whirlpool and steam baths, fireplaces and antiques. Guests enjoy a complimentary social hour and a homemade expanded continental breakfast. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

country charm in a wooded surrounding.

Famous for gourmet fine dining, honeymoons, weddings. We offer an escape from the world. Full service spa on-site.

Tel: 450- 459-4241 or 800-641-4241 www.gallant.qc.ca

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Auberge des Gallant

Quebec’s Romantic destination - featuring

Within 1 hour from Montreal and Ottawa.

Ste-Marthe, QC, Canada

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Asa Ransom House

Make enduring memories when you experience the timeless elegance of large, beautifully-appointed & exceptionally-detailed guestrooms at The Captain Lord Mansion, each will pamper your senses! Come celebrate, relax, retreat and indulge yourself. We specialize in “Couple’s Spa Treatments”.

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Inn at Ellis River

Set along the Ellis River in Jackson, a picturesque village in the heart of the White Mountains, the inn offers a quiet, cozy relaxed atmosphere, gameroom/pub, atrium-enclosed hot tub, and heated pool (seasonal). Most of its 21 rooms have fireplaces, many have whirlpool tubs and/or balconies.Jackson, NH Tel: 800-233-8309 www.innatellisriver.com 2/12

West Hill House Escape to a quiet haven: rekindle your relationship, restore your soul, renew your

energy. Tranquility awaits, yet with so many things to do and see all seasons of

the year.

Warren, VT

Tel:1-800-209-1049 | (802) 496-7162 www.westhillbb.com

Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast

Historic elegance in the Brandywine Valley. Southern hospitality, personal service, candle light breakfasts on private estate. A Select Registry and Diamond property. "The elaborate breakfasts are a highlight" NY Times.

Chadds Ford, PA Tel: 877-836-8212 or 610-459-3000 www.hamanassett.com

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Inn & Spa at Intercourse Village

Intercourse, PA

The perfect atmosphere for a relaxing romantic couples getaway. This historic main house is close to shopping, has exceptional dining and is located in the Historical Village of Intercourse in the heart of Lancaster County.

Tel: 800-664-0949 or 717-768-2626 www.inn-spa.com

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Tara – A Country Inn

Inspired by the greatest movie of our time, Gone With the Wind. Tara offers 27 luxurious guest rooms, seven-course

Clark, PA Tel: 724-962-3535

candlelight or casual dining. The beautiful gardens provide a fairy-tale wedding venue.

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Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa

One of America’s Top 10 Most Romantic Inns. Experience royal treatment in 10

exquisite guest rooms, or world-class spa with over 100 indulgent services. Perfect

Tel: 724-346-3046

for Castle weddings or executive retreats.

Sharon, PA

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orothy, returning home from the land of Oz, told her friends that if you’re ever looking for your heart’s desire, you should look no further than your own back yard. We all learned that lesson, during the economic downturn, with the idea of forgoing a travel vacation in favor of staying close to home. Not only was a new word invented, but a new opportunity for fun and adventure, hence The Staycation was born.

Funny we all know the famous attractions far away, but for many of us we know very little about what’s in our own neighborhood. Every community has a treasure chest of hidden gems. Begin your hunt with your community information source. A municipal recreation department, visitors’ centre, the town hall or library will stock local brochures chock full of things to do and see, close to home. The official website of your district will likely host lots of links offering where to eat, where to stay, and what to see.

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Why is it we know very little about tourism in our own backyard?

A local park could actually offer walking trails through a nature reserve, for instance.

The local museum could feature a hands-on experience of how the first settlers lived and worked. There’s definitely a summer music festival, the fall fair, the home show tour, or even an annual parade of classic cars. Once

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Stone Maiden Inn Small enough to provide excellent customer service, this turn-of-the-century ‘hidden gem’ offers “Victorian elegance throughout the charming boutique style small hotel,” says innkeeper Kim Walsh. Not only that, but this four-and-a-half star member of FOBBA offers custom culinary, romance and spa packages. Chef-created gourmet breakfasts are a must here, along with any of its 14 luxuriously appointed rooms. Come for the cooking classes, or high tea.

Stone Maiden Inn B&B Spa Stratford ON 519-271-7129 www.stonemaideninn.com

SABBA – Stratford and Area Bed & Breakfast Association

“Come visit one of Stratford’s beautiful Bed and Breakfasts and discover the true meaning of Hospitality” Phone: 519-271-0414 Website: www.bbstratford.ca Email: info@bbstratford.ca

Stewart House Inn

'Stewart House Inn, awarded Trip Advisor's 2012 Certificate of Excellence, features Culinary Getaways where our Executive Chef escorts you in a 3 course Celebrity Chef inspired menu, featuring local ingredients in Stewart House Inn`s state-of-the-art kitchen' Stratford, Ontario, 519-271-4576 Toll Free 866-826-7772 www.StewartHouseInn.com

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In 1953, in the first year of the Shakespearean Festival, Stratford Ontario residents graciously opened their homes, to floods of visitors and hence the B&B tradition was born.

Offering ready access by all member B&Bs, renowned for the highest quality of hospitality and service, SABBA makes finding your ideal accommodation easy! “Whether you choose modern architecture, a heritage home, a comfy cottage, a full or a continental breakfast, there is a SABBA home to fit your budget and needs”. Hospitality lives here.

Stratford and Area Bed & Breakfast Association Stratford, Ontario 519-271-0414 www.sabba.ca

Stewart House Inn, Stratford, Ontario For Marc Armstrong, and spouse Lynn Logie, the “dream was always to create something personal and yet very special for each guest,” he says. “That each guest experience was tailored to meet their individual needs.” At Stewart House Inn, an 1870s mansion nestled on an acre of residential woodlands, you’ll find every modern convenience in a luxuriously restored historic setting. Experience a rare level of service with the finest of amenities that include goose down duvets, Egyptian cotton linens, fireplace, and morning in-room silver coffee or tea service.

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can appreciate a night away without driving very far! Don’t stay home where you’ll be tempted to cut the grass, or be forced back into the kitchen. You never know what you may find, around the corner: a Jacuzzi for two, an in-room spa treatment, a chance to learn to cook Thai!

Inns Magazine has gone on the staycation hunt, to find you just a sampling of that undiscovered country waiting for you, in your own backyard.

Right in our backyard, here at Inns, we find the Grand River. With its source just below the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, its meandering nature makes the river easily accessible, and its easy progress through some of the most picturesque countryside that

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Ontario has to offer makes it a fine attraction for a day’s outing. Much to our surprise, there are several organizations, right in our neighborhood, offering canoe and kayak outfitting for excursions along the Grand.

Trips include shuttle service, and canoe and gear rental, so go ahead, and choose a trip to match your skill level, and energy! Ready, set, portage! (www.grandriver.ca)

Adams County, there are an estimated 300 geocached items. Join over five million geocachers, worldwide, while seeing the sites of lovely Hastings. (www.visithastingsnebraska.com)

Like cool technology, getting out into the world, and solving a puzzle? Come to Hastings, Nebraska, for a little geocaching. This outdoor treasure-hunt is really catching on, all over the world. Using your mobile device (usually a GPS, but not only), play high-tech hide and seek for waterproof containers that hold a novelty item, and log book, and your satisfaction of making the discovery. Set in the agricultural heart of Nebraska, around this small town and

Hot Air Balloon ride in the state, Anderson, South Carolina could be your jumping off point, literally! Forget the rush of the daily rat race! From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Lake Hartwell floating above the crowd is the way to enjoy a vacation, taking it all in at your leisure. ( www.visit.csicms.com )

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When you think of South Carolina, visions of lush golf courses, or inviting beaches may come to mind. But in Anderson, you could get a taste of it all. Home to the only

Go ahead, put your town on the map, and find your heart’s desire right in your own back yard!

Romantic B&Bs of North Carolina

Sobotta Manor is nestled in the heart of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region and just minutes from many of North Carolinas 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 & Breakfast

347 West Pine Street Mount Airy, NC Phone: 336-786-2777 www.sobottamanor.com

Burke Manor Inn A Prestigious Historical Inn * * * * * * *

Weddings Private Parties Fine Dining Business Travel Eight Overnight Rooms Cooking Classes Wine Dinners Serving Dinner: Thursday - Saturday reservations required

Located in the historical railway town of Gibsonville, the Inn will transport you back in time. Exceptional accommodations, a gourmet breakfast and French service standards with a Southern flair make for an outstanding stay. An ideal location to stay or host your event!

303 Burke Street • Gibsonville, NC 27249 336-449-6266 • Toll Free: 888-679-1805 • www.burkemanor.com

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North Carolina’s romantic destination in the Outer Banks on Roanoke Island. Enjoy our beautiful guest rooms, we also offer weddings, honeymoons, and renewals.

Shopping, special tours, and the unexpected adventures that can be found all along the way; kayaking, birding, hang gliding, parasailing, and sport fishing.

The White Doe Inn offers an unparalleled list of amenities and services.

Manteo, NC

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Makeover Magic Creating an Unforgettable Bedroom for $500

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hen you are in the Bed and Breakfast business, one of the most important things is to have attractive bedrooms. No one in the world wants to stay in an unattractive space. For many innkeepers keeping the rooms fresh and new is a constant battle, as it is costly to redecorate, and then there is the thought, “Where do I begin?”

One of my passions is decorating and creating, and I am always buying vintage style linens, pretty and fresh designs. It seems I am addicted, or as my mother politely says, I am ‘a collector’. (I like that saying better, I feel less ‘labeled’.)

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That is probably one of the minor reasons I opened my own bed and breakfast so I could create and design. I never get tired of doing it! It is fulfilling when you have created a space that people love to come to!

The bedroom is what sells the B&B experience in most cases. When potential guests are looking for a destination, the bedroom is what they like to see, first.

When looking to redecorate, take into consideration the architecture of the building. In this case it was an 1850 log home with additions, so in keeping with the design I searched for a rustic, elegant ensemble that was warm and inviting.

I discovered the Victorian Heart Company (VHC) located in Branson, Missouri,

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For this bedroom makeover, on the suggestion of VHC Marketing Director Keisha Baxter, we chose a cotton woven coverlet, which is perfect and light and can be used throughout the year.

Underneath, the bed sheets were a wheat-colored microfiber set, which are easy care and no iron sheets. Just what a B&B needs - low maintenance! Lots and lots of pillows made the room look inviting and romantic! Fabric euro shams and quilted shams were the perfect backdrop to the smaller 16”x16” flowered fabric coordinated pillows, in front. www.innsmagazine.com

The floor beside the bed, what you are stepping on when getting in and out of bed, is very important. So, we loved the Tea Cabin Braided Jute Rugs in a rectangular design. Very different and functional! They can be placed right on the floor or on top of the area rug. It sets the tone and completes the transformation.

The new look is wonderful and appeals to both men and women. It is in keeping with the ambience of the property and is wash and wear. The VHC company offers wholesale to the hospitality industry.

VHC, Inc. Branson, Missouri 888.334.3099 www.victorianheart.com

Our shopping list reflects retail pricing: Truman King Coverlet SRP $96.95 Basics Solid Creme King Bed Skirt SRP $39.95 Microfiber Almond King Sheet Set SRP $50.95 Microfiber Almond King Pillow Case Set SRP $8.95 Truman Swag (2 sets) SRP $25.95 (SRP $51.90) Truman Tier 36x36 (2 sets) SRP $25.95 (SRP $51.90) Truman Sham standard (2) SRP $31.95 (SRP $63.90) Truman 16x16 Fabric (3) SRP $11.95 (SRP $35.85) Truman Woven throw SRP $28.95 Tea Cabin Braided Jute Rug (Rect) 27x48�

SRP $36.95 (SRP $73.90) Truman Sham Euro Quilted (2) S RP $31.95 (SRP $63.90) Total : $567.10

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Sensational St. John’s Stopovers

By Brenda Rowsell St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.......the oldest English - founded city in North America. Steeped in history and built and rebuilt into the rugged North Atlantic cliffs that surround its uniquely protected harbor, it’s a city that will put a stamp on your heart and bring a smile to your face whenever it is mentioned or recalled to memory. With its colorful row houses of bright purples, blues and yellows, its beautiful historic churches, delightful shops and restaurants, lively and entertaining nightlife, and some of the friendliest folk that you will ever meet, you will be sure to enjoy your sensational St. John’s stopover.

Winterholme Suites and Spa Heritage Inn, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Being in the heritage district of St John’s provides a wonderful location for you to experience the city and all of its sights and sounds. Eight large and richly appointed suites and in-house spa services are yours to choose from in this 4-star heritage inn of detailed Queen Anne Revival style. A stay at Winterholme will add a level of comfort and charm to your St. John’s visit.

Winterholme Suites and Spa Heritage Inn St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 709-739-7979 / 800-599-7829 www.winterholme.com

A Schooner Inn, Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador This seaside Victorian inn is located just outside St. John’s and offers beautiful ocean vistas and a cozy and comfortable feeling of yesteryear. Its three well-appointed guest rooms, gourmet Newfoundland breakfast cuisine, and welcoming and gracious host, are all sure to provide an enjoyable base from which to explore St. John’s and its scenic surroundings.

A Schooner Inn Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador 855-231-3033 www.aschoonerinn.com

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Sealy Canada Founded in 1886 in Sealy, Texas, Sealy has been providing the most modern sleep technology to their customers for years! According to Mario Barbieri, Sales Manager-Canada, “We produce and manufacture beds under our flagship Posturepedic Proback. Posturepedic Proback, the evolution of sleep, provides the ultimate back support with its proprietary features such as gel-infused memory foam. Posturepedic Proback can be purchased under our Titanium, Reflex, Progel and Smart Latex brands. Sealy mattresses provide support for everyone’s sleeping needs! As Mario notes, “Each mattress gives unprecedented back support and comfort where you need it most! Visit us online at Sealy.ca”!

Sealy Canada Scarborough, Ontario 800-268-4414 www.sealycanada.com

Great Lakes Design Ltd. Great Lakes Design was created by Fran & Evon Corbould and for 35 years has been a wholly owned Canadian company. A leader in guest room amenity products, the extensive offerings of Great Lakes Design can provide not only soaps and other necessities, but promotional specialties, too. “The majority of our items are manufactured in house,” says Evon. “From pens, pencils, leatherette ice buckets to a quality line of toiletries for B & Bs, inns, and hotels.”

Innkeepers can offer their guests amenities ranging from lotions, conditioners, shampoos and shower gels. Or, reward returning customers with customized items such as pens and pencils, slippers, and emery boards. Design choices are wide, and Great Lakes Design staff will be glad to guide innkeepers through the process. “Items that are sub contracted are with well established firms that we have dealt with for years and are the best in the industry,” explains Evon.

Great Lakes Design Ltd. approaches each customer with the company Mission, Guiding Principles, and Values in mind. Quality of product is essential, customer satisfaction is the first priority, and everyone at Great Lakes Design strives for excellence in everything they do.

Great Lakes Design Ltd. 800-785-9192 www.greatlakesdesign.com

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Marketplace The Turkish Towel Company

A leading provider of luxury Turkish towels and bathrobes, our brand is recognized for its incredible softness, absorbency and durability.

Feel the difference of 100% genuine Turkish cotton.

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Softub Canada

Canada’s Truly Portable Hot Tub Lightweight (only 22kgs), portable, sets up in just minutes. Plugs into 110V. Indoors or out, year round. #1 in Energy Efficiency. Call for discount pricing for Inns and B&Bs. 967 Falconbridge Rd., Sudbury, ON Tel: 800-668-8827 or 705-525-6155 www.softubcanada.com

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Sealy Canada Ltd.

Supplier of the finest mattresses to the Hotel industry - Now available for B&B’s- owners can purchase Sealy products – small orders welcomed.

You and your guests will enjoy a perfect night’s sleep on our signature products. Call for wholesale pricing.

Toll free Canada 800-268-4414 request our hotel division www.sealycanada.com

Merchant Processing

Tom Weiskotten has been in the credit card processing business for 14+ years and he specializes in the lodging business. Get great rates and service.

Hundreds of Inns and B&B’s across the country utilize his services and they receive low rates and excellent personal service as well as a 24/7/365 toll free help desk.

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Little Luxuries of Virginia

A small enterprise based in rural Virginia. We offer elegant amenities of hand engraved soaps and custom signature fragrances to the small upscale B&B. Quinton, VA USA Tel: 804-678-9900 www.littleluxuriesofva.com

Great Lakes Design Ltd.

For more information, visit us online or call us today!

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EssentialAmenities.com 208 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Producer of unique amenities for Hotels, Inns and B&Bs including, soaps, liquids, Pens & Pencils, Door knob hangers and necessities. Beauty wipes, room supplies, ice buckets, spa slippers and more.

Call for samples - we ship USA and Canada.

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Owner, Chip Johns is looking for a new innkeeper to turn his building

Mile Hi Lodge, located just outside of El Paso Texas, is a 6500 square foot Hacienda.

lways wanted to own your own inn? Here is the perfect opportunity.

In twenty-three years of my writing career I have to admit this adventure was a first for me. And let me tell you, I have been on a few adventures! This one is in a class of its own.

I received a call from a gentleman named Chip Johns, a rancher from just outside El Paso, Texas. He admitted to me that it was an unusual call but asked me to hear him out. So I agreed to listen to his story: He had acquired a property named Mile Hi Lodge, 15 years ago. For many reasons, but the two most important reasons he gave me were that, one, it has historical significance and is the highest house in Texas, and two, it is right in front of the 10,000 acres of land that he also owns.

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Chip thought the setting would make an amazing destination for guests. Because it sits high atop the Hueco Mountains, the views are spectacular. He believed people would love to come up there. Not to mention that it is the only house on the mountain range - there is absolutely nothing like it in the area. It even met with the famous: it was a rental for actor Bruce Willis while making the movie Last Man Standing.

Chip admitted to me that he is not an innkeeper. He rented the entire lodge out for nightly rentals but felt this special property could really be ‘something’. I could hear the earnestness in his voice – and then the question came: “Mary, would you like to come down and see the lodge? I need your help to tell the story! My historic house needs to find an owner, because I just don’t have the time to look after it anymore. I feel it needs to be made into an Inn and I know I could use your help.”

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I told Chip he had a very interesting proposition. But I am not a real estate agent, and I had to think about how I could meet this request. We talked a few more times and two weeks later I was heading off to El Paso, in 100-degree weather and all to see Mile Hi Lodge.

Chip Johns, as it turns out, is a man that wears many hats. (He owns almost as many cowboy hats as have ever been made!) I discovered his early career involved the food industry and that he was a major supplier to fast food chains. He had been in politics, a professional polo player, a constant real estate investor, and, for the last 27 years, a rancher with a quarter of a million acres that is home to 1000 head of cattle. That is as much as I can remember, but I am sure there is more that I may have missed. I could see why his hands are full!

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The Great Room Master Bedroom

The Court Yard

It was clear he wanted to find the right buyer or lessee: an innkeeper for a property that could be so much more than the average inn. I arrived at Mile Hi Lodge, that afternoon. After I landed in El Paso, I found the property was about 20 minutes outside of town. The name Mile Hi comes from the lodge’s elevation: it is literally over a mile high from sea level, making it the highest house in Texas.

The adobe-style house sprawls across the top of the hill and the view is staggering. I entered this ‘diamond-in-the-rough’ and through the entryway my first stop was

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a vast bar and entertaining room. The lodge has a fireplace in most rooms, and this 1,000 sq. ft. space has two wood-burning stoves, one at either end. The skylight, a custom vaulted, boxed ceiling lets the day’s rays stream in, making it bright and welcoming.

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a large sitting area in front of the stone fireplace. The dining area is located at the other end, and there is an enormous deck that overlooks the mountains, for miles.

The kitchen is in the centre of the lodge and boasts a roomy, chef-inspired environment, decked out with a granite-top centre island, in the shape of Texas no less!

The five guest rooms are on the southeast side of the building, most with fireplaces and bathrooms. The master suite, being the largest, has two patios, a sitting area and fireplace.

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The Chefs Kitchen

The Honeymoon Cottage

The Library/Bar

Mile Hi is a perfect setting for couples’ getaways, a wedding venue and corporate retreats. The good news is, there are an abundance Fortune 500 Companies in El Paso!

At the front of the lodge, there is the main patio which was one of my favorite places to sit. Even in the hot weather there was a constant, refreshing breeze on the beautifully appointed, walled patio, also with its own outdoor fireplace. Slightly down the hill, there sits a separate rock cottage that could be the owners’ or honeymoon accommodation.

Also included is a new bar with a corral, and approximately 50 acres of pastures for the cowboy in you! After all, where are you going to round up your resident longhorns and prized horses?

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Chip was adamant that I had to sit out and watch the sunset, so with glass of wine in hand we sat and waited. As the sun hit the horizon, it magically sank and within a few

minutes the sky went a firey red. The lights in the distant JuĂĄrez, Mexico, turned on, in unison with the city lights of El Paso.

Indeed, it is a special place. Chip is right: and the happy ending of this story is, here is a vendor who is willing to work with a buyer on many levels, including financing.

If this sparks the entrepreneur in you - come and see for yourself: this adventure (and the sunsets) could be yours!

See next page for all the details.

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The Highest House in Texas is now for sale

6,500 square-foot, ranch-style hacienda, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, chef kitchen, library/bar, Great room, 4 vista view patios, hot tub, Owners’ cabin, barn, approximately 50 acres

Owner willing to work with potential buyer in regards to leasing and financing.

For further information please contact:

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Real Estate Marketplace Inn Consulting Partners Innovative Solutions for Current and Future Innkeepers We work with many fine Inns and B&Bs available for sale. Below is a sampling as there are others currently in process or too shy for a public appearance. We believe the process of buying an Inn is highly personal. We would like the opportunity to explore with you your plans and aspirations

PENNSYLVANIA, full service, 17rms, $1,995,000

NORTH CAROLINA BB, 5 rms, premier destination! $975,000

NEW YORK BB, Cooperstown 18 rms, owner home $4,900,000!

NEW YORK FS 17 rms, includes owners’ home, $2,400,000

NEW YORK BB, 10rms, $1,650,000 PENNSYLVANIA BB, 24rms, 2 universities nearby $2,975,000

VIRGINIA, FS, 15 rms, 42 ac, owner home, $2,700,000 WASHINGTON FS 12 rms and 2 cottages, $1,600,000

ILLINOIS FS, 18 rms, Galena, lots of extras here, $4,700,000

FLORIDA Oceanfront BB 25 rms, conference facility. $7,250,000

NORTH CAROLINA BB, 15 rms, lake, ponds, 14 ac., $3,500,000

NEW HAMPSHIRE RESORT INN 25 rms, $2,975,000

OHIO BB, 9 rms, Inn overlooks beautiful lake, $1,595,000

ILLINOIS BB 8 rms, $610,000

MAINE COASTAL FS, 16 rms, Fine dining, pub, $2,400,000

OKLAHOMA FS, 7 rms, events, 4 ac vineyard, $1,695,000

VERMONT BB, 6 rms $997,000

NEW HAMPSHIRE FS, 14 rms, college town, barn. $1,690,000

VIRGINIA, full service, 11 rms, fine dining, $2,695,000

NORTH CAROLINA BB 5 rms, great cash flow, $695,000

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WASHINGTON, 10 luxury cabins in Columbia River Gorge. $2,250,000

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NEW YORK, 5 luxurious rooms in Finger Lakes region. Strong business. $925,000

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GEORGIA, 14 cabins off the Appalachian Trail! Country store. $995,000

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NORTH CAROLINA, 15 rooms, historic, Historic Register. Downtown. $1,100,000

Virginia: 434.286.4600 Maine: 207.967.1995 Maryland: 410.422.5083

MAINE, 15 rooms on Deer Isle, restaurant, pub. Select Registry. $1,795,000.

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Sooke Harbour House Sooke, British Columbia Just listed one of the top ten restaurants in Canada (according to Where to Eat in Canada), The Sooke Harbour House uses only fresh ingredients which are grown in the inn’s certified organic gardens and nearby organic farms or harvested in the wilds from around Sooke All 28 guest rooms are designed for year round comfort and charm with each room offering ocean views, balcony/terrace, private bathroom and comfortable seating in front of the wood burning fireplaces. Each of the rooms have their unique furnishings with antiques and original art, a lot of the rooms feature Jacuzzi tub, hot tub or double bathtub for romantic stays. From the complementary port or wine to the beautifully presented and delicious breakfasts that can be served in the rooms the inn is superb. Sinclairs wine cellar has been changing over a little these days to feature our B.C. wines, and is down from his previous 5000 bottles of collectors wines from around the world. This inn is 33,400 square feet with attention to detail evident everywhere. The 2.5 acre oceanfront property boasts spectacular gardens and a great beach next to the popular Whiffen Spit with 1/2 mile of sand beach..

Offered for sale at

$5,990,000.00,

with a portion of the purchase a share sale.

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Ocean Wilderness Inn

Sooke, B.C. 4.5 acre oceanfront home with 9 spacious bedrooms with their own bathrooms, 7 of the 9 rooms have their own private entrance from outside, plus owners quarters. The Inn fronts on almost a mile of semi private pebble beach.

The commercial zoning allows for a number of interesting options for the new owner.

Offered for sale at

$1,050,000 Peter Birrell

Hemlock Hollow–Hemlock Valley, BC

$1,100,000

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2011

$775,000

Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Agent

Magnificent Italiante style 4 bedroom, 4 bath B&B successfully operating since 1995. Centre hall plan with formal dining room which opens to unique sun porch.

Wide plank flooring, open hearth firepace with Baker's oven and woodstove in the English library are just a few examples of this home's history. Located in the artisan village of Bloomfield in Prince Edward County 2 hours east of Toronto. Ample parking and easy walk to shops, bank, post office, library and restaurants.

MLS 2111566 on Qunite Real Estate Board X2167089 on Toronto Real Estate Board

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elizabeth.crombie@sympatico.ca www.pictonhomes.com 1-877-476-0096 104 Main St Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0

$749,000

Weekend Yoga Retreat and Bed and Breakfast on Big Island in Prince Edward County, 15 minutes from Picton.

Sahayoga is nestled on over 16 acres of scenic natural surroundings and provides a peaceful and serene environment to relax and re-energize. 7 bedrooms, 5 baths with large beautiful yoga room for classes. 3 levels of spacious living space plus 2 sleeping cabins.

Beautiful waterviews overlooking Bay of Quinte with marina close by.

MLS®2123429 on Quinte Board X2361423 on Toronto Real Estate Board

$1,490,000

McKitrick House Inn “Turn-Key Bed & Breakfast” located in Orangeville (just outside of Toronto).

Consists of two historic buildings totalling 10 guest rooms and Plenty of parking. Very reputable with world wide clientele.

More info and photo at rosshughes.ca

Distinctive lodging since 1830 in Chatham, Cape Cod. Inn has 18 rooms with private baths, cable TV, and air-conditioning, a porch across the front of the inn, rooms with fireplaces. A year round liquor license and a cozy tavern as well as a forty seat dining room. Located on Main Street, one half mile from lighthouse beach, and within walking distance to the village.

Over 50% of guests are return business and referrals. Inn offers guests viewing of a variety of birds and wildlife due to the unharvested cranberry bog. For more information please go to our website www.cranberryinn.com For more information please go to our website www.cranberryinn.com where you can see pictures of the guest rooms and common spaces. contact: kay_deford @yahoo.com

Country Cabin Manor B&B

For Sale - The Old Lewiston Inn Lewiston, Ca - $529,000

Upstate NY college town, app. 2 acres

$329,000

4 Upscale Guest rooms incl. Bridal Suite; guest sitting room, private deck, 9+ years in business, advance reservations on books, quiet, wooded rural location www.countrycabinmanor.com Contact Judy or Alan at 607-587-8504

High Street Inn A maintained Four-Star B&B in Baddeck, Cape Breton, NS. In two houses are 7 guest rooms all private bath, two apartments, one owner's residence with 2 bathrooms. Completely renovated 4 years ago.

495,000.00

Email: paulahighst@highstreetinn.com Phone 902 295 1400

B&B is completely turnkey and loaded with charm, but the real value is in the lifestyle it offers. The Trinity River runs right out back and is renowned for its fantastic Steelhead, Salmon and trophy Brown Trout fishing. Other opportunities include hiking, rafting, boating, photography, hunting and more!

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Sooke Harbour House

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Nova Scotia Old Orchard Inn & Spa

Make this delightful inn your home base, while exploring beautiful Annapolis Valley.

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Wolfville, NS Tel: 800-561-8090 or 902-542-4487 www.oldorchardinn.com 3/12

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Willow Manor Bed and Breakfast Guelph, ON Tel: 519-763-3574 or 866-763-3574 www.willowmanorbb.com

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Serenity Ranch Bed and Breakfast

Hotel Belvedere

Travel writers and guests from around the world agree that the Belvedere is Kingston’s and the Thousand Islands’ most comfortable and gracious inn.

Located downtown.

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Jennie Forbes Cottage B&B

Stratford, ON “Regency Style Cottage Built in 1857” Tel: 519-273-7818 www.jennieforbes.com

Haliburton Highlands, 2.5 hours north of Toronto. Adult.

Waterfront view suites guaranteed to pamper.

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Seasonal Natural Whirlpool. Much more than your average B&B. Haliburton Highlands, Minden, ON Tel: 705-286-4922 or 888-786-6976 www.sunnyrock.on.ca 3/12

Mornington Rose Bed & Breakfast

An elegant, beautifully restored Victorian home built in 1905. Classic taste and inviting furnishings blend with a contemporary bright, airy atmosphere to create a fresh, but still traditional look.

Stratford, ON Tel: 519-275-2626 / 866-277-9577 www.morningtonrose.com 3/12

Charming Niagara-onthe-Lake inn centrally located on the main street. 24 lovely guest rooms, one elegant two-bedroom penthouse suite.

Walk to Shaw theatres, shops, dining and spa.

Golf, wineries, casino nearby.

Long considered one of Niagara’s best values.

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The Grange at Stag Hollow Lakefront Bed & Breakfast

A unique, vintage, 2 acre lakefront estate with 21st century amenities: luxury, elegance and comfort combined with vineyards, restaurants, theatres, golf and history; breathtaking sunsets and views of Toronto’s skyline.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Tel: 905-938-0698 www.staghollow.ca 3/12

Lakelands Bed and Breakfast 10 Park Court, Box 1682 Niagara on the Lake, ON 905- 468-2428 www.lakelandsbb.com

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Legacy House Charming 1873 Italianate Heritage House providing a unique elegant ambiance for your stay in Stratford. Easy walking distance to theatres, shopping and restaurants.

Gourmet breakfast served in the Grand Room.

Stratford, Ontario 519.273.6521 or 1.800.532.0248 www.legacyhouse.net 3/12

Moffat Inn

Sunny Rock Bed & Breakfast

Gateway to Niagara

Killarney Lodge

Algonquin Park, ON Tel: 866-473-5551 www.killarneylodge.com

Jerseyville, ON Tel: 289-346-0278 Cell: 905-537-8040 www.serenityranchbb.com 1/12

Atherton House Bed & Breakfast

Atherton House Bed and Breakfast Large rooms with ensuites. Luscious breakfasts. Close to Jordan Village on the Twenty Valley wine route.

Vineland, Ontario Tel: 905-562-8902 or 877-562-8902 www.athertonhousebb.com 1/12

The Brass Bell Bed & Breakfast Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Tel: (905) 468-9596 www.brassbell.ca

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Rental Cottage of Canadian Soprano Maria Rekrut, with all the comforts of home - two suites with color digital cable TV, VCR, DVD, bathrobes, Egyptian duvets and sheets, Turkish towels. Fireplace, A/C, BBQ, fridge stocked with breakfast. Gift Basket included with your stay.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Tel: 905-980-0346/866-226-4730 www.niagara-on-the-lake-cottagerental.com 2/12

Post House INN

1835 Heritage District INN with luxury interior design, Jacuzzi, fireplace, full breakfast. In room breakfast/ private dining available. Year round. Early/late check-in available.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Tel: 877-349-7678 or 905-468-9991 www.historicinnsofniagara.com 4/11

Butler Creek Hot Tubs and Suites B&B Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Tel: 905-468-4157 or 888-804-8181 www.butlercreekhouse.com

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Québec

Massachusetts Auberge Harris

Riverside luxury 77 rooms and suites with personal service. Whirlpool bath, heated outdoor pool, cardiovascular and fitness room, sauna and wireless internet. Direct access to the bicycle path. St-Jean-Sur Richelieu, 20 minutes south of Montreal. Ask for our packages.

Tel: 800-668-3821 Fax: 450-348-7725 www.aubergeharris.com 3/12

Waterfront Views. Wildlife Watching. Nautical rooms.

Soaking tub, Luxury shower, fireplace, antiques, feather pillows, robes, highspeed, massage. Home cooked breakfast. Walk to beach, shopping, dining, sunset. Sea otters, Birds. Monterey Bay, Moss Landing, CA Tel: 831-633-5550 www.captainsinn.com 2/12

Maine

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Gabriel’s at the Ashbrook Inn Provincetown, MA Tel: 508-487-3232 www.gabriels.com

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Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel 2/12

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Vermont

West Dover, VT Tel: 802-464-3511 or 877-464-3511 www.hermitageinn.com

The Maple Leaf Inn

Michigan

Barnard, VT Tel: 800-516-2753 www.mapleleafinn.com

New Mexico

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Adobe Nido Bed & Breakfast

Southwest Style Adobe Inn Jetted tubs in all rooms.

Outdoor Finnish Sauna. Healthy full breakfast every morning. Central ABQ location close to Old Town/Downtown. Comfortable, relaxing, laid back.

Albuquerque, NM Tel: 866-435-6436 or 505-344-1310 www.adobenido.com 2/12

The Edward Harris House B&B Inn

A retreat of urban serenity, this c.1896 boutique style Inn offers business and pleasure travelers the quiet relaxation of neighborhood living with the convenience of a central city location.

Rochester, NY Tel: 800-419-1213 or 585-473-9752 www.edwardharrishouse.com 2/12

North Carolina Mount. Airy, NC Tel: 336-786-2777 www.sobottamanor.com

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Virginia Boxwood Inn

Newport News, VA Tel: 757-888-8854 www.boxwoodinn.com

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Prospect Hill Plantation Inn and Restaurant Charlottesville, VA Tel: 540-967-0844 or 800-277-0844 www.prospecthill.com

Washington

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Mt. Baker Lodging Inc. Maple Falls, WA Tel: 800-709-SNOW (7669) www.mtbakerlodging.com

Wisconsin

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The White Rose Inns

Be our guest at our three romantic turn-of-the-century Inns with glorious views of the Wisconsin River, in the heart of the Dells; intimate settings in every room; delicious homemade breakfasts and friendly staff.

Wisconsin Dells, WI Tel: 1800-482-4724 email: info@thewhiterose.com www.thewhiterose.com 2/12

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The Hermitage Inn

New York

Waldo Emerson Inn

Taneytown, MD Tel: 410-756-6812 or 800-858-1844 www.antrim1844.com

Lee, MA Tel: 413-243-3298 or 800-664-0880 www.devonfield.com

Petoskey, MI Tel: 800-258-1886 or 231-347-2771 www.staffords.com

Captain’s Inn on Moss Landing

Maryland

Manteo, NC Tel: 800-473-6091 www.whitedoeinn.com

Devonfield Inn

Stafford’s Bay View Inn

UNITED STATES California

Kennebunk, ME Tel: 877-521-8776 or 207-985-4250 www.waldoemersoninn.com

White Doe Inn (The)

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Nestled in the heart of the quaint fishing village of St. George Island/Apalachicola, Florida 888-244-8320 / 850-653-9199 www.coombshouseinn.com

Bay View Inn, est. 1886 Petoskey’s favorite landmark lodging... historically speaking. Built in 1886, this true Victorian Country Inn is steeped in history and hospitality. Guests will find breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay, exquisite dining, paved bike trails, world class golf, historic arhcitechture, boutique shoppings and “million dollars sunsets.”

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Spinach and Cheese Frittata of Pretty River Valley Country Inn Set atop the Niagara Escarpment, a Unesco World Biosphere Reserve, the inn is aptly named, as it overlooks the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. Offering intimate accommodation, and unparalleled country breakfast, all the modern conveniences complement a natural setting on 125 acres. The rustic touch can be found here with Homefarm flavor, including the horse paddock and outdoor barbecue, even evening bonfires. Innkeepers Linda Proudfoot and Paul Bilewicz are glad to host your family reunion or business meeting, adding a home cooked dinner. Stroll the orchards and trails, taking along a bagged lunch. Welcome to country hospitality.

Ingredients:

12 eggs 1 medium onion 1 cup regular plain unflavored yogurt 4 oz. salted butter ½ cup shredded hash brown potatoes, uncooked 4 oz. grated old cheddar cheese 4 oz. frozen spinach, defrosted and well drained 1 tsp Lawry’s seasoning salt (or to taste)

Method:

Combine the seasoning salt, yogurt and eggs and beat on high until well blended. Melt the butter in a frying pan and sauté the onions together with the hash browns until the onions are translucent and the hash browns are just beginning to brown. Let the onion / hash brown mixture cool for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl add the spinach and hash browns to the egg/yogurt mixture and stir lightly. Pour the mixture into a 9” square pan.

Sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the mixture. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, checking frequently to make sure the interior is cooked. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Spinach and Red Pepper Tart of the White Swan Inn

Cathy and Ron Russell, owners of White Swan Inn B&B

Here is a favorite recipe provided by Cathy Russell, owner of White Swan Inn B&B on beautiful Lake Michigan. Guests loved this recipe, originally using asparagus. Tucked away between Chicago and Mackinack Island, at the White Swan Inn, guests can be assured of a relaxing atmosphere, comfortable surroundings, delicious food and attention to detail that is truly the better way to stay!

Ingredients:

½ (15 oz) package refrigerated pie crust, room temperature 1 tbsp olive oil ½ cup chopped red pepper ¼ cup chopped onion salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp dried basil, plus additional for garnishing 4 oz fresh spinach, washed and trimmed (approx. one cup well packed) 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 2 oz crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp parmesan cheese

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large skillet, lightly sauté red pepper and onion in olive oil, season with salt, pepper and basil. Add fresh spinach and sauté for barely one minute more. Unroll pie crust and place on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on pie crust within an inch of the edge. Spread sautéd vegetable and spinach mix evenly on top of mozzarella. Top with feta cheese. Fold edge of pie crust over vegetable/cheese mix. The crust will not cover vegetable mixture completely.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until dough is golden brown.

Remove from oven, sprinkle parmesan and additional basil evenly over the crust and exposed vegetables and bake for 5 more minutes.

Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

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PEI Pork and Spinach Terrine of the Inn at Bay Fortune,

by Chef Domenic Serio Overlooking Bay Fortune, the inn offers sun and sand, but so much more. Here, the kitchen gardens have become a destination, too. Chef Domenic Serio joined the Inn in 2011. Domenic’s love and passion for great food was instilled into him by his grandmother. She would always show him how to cook simple food, emphasizing that the key to great food starts with great ingredients. Domenic will be continuing to transform the inn’s offerings of farm to table and focus on everything that is fresh and local. At The Inn At Bay Fortune as a Chef you thrive on the closeness to your ingredients, and everything that working in rural Prince Edward Island has to offer.

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) Fresh Garden Spinach 1 lb (450g) Boneless Pork Shoulder 1 tbsp (15g) Fine Sea Salt ½ tsp (1g) Fine Black Pepper 1 tbsp (15g) Chopped Onion 1 tbsp (15g) Chopped Garlic 1 tsp (1g) Ground Nutmeg 1 tsp (1g) Sweet Paprika 1 ea Lemon Zested Yield: One 2lb (900g) Terrine

Method:

Wash spinach to remove dirt or grit.

Remove any large coarse stems. Cook briefly in a covered pan with only the liquid that clings to the spinach. Once wilted, cool completely and coarsely chop.

Chef Domenic Serio of the Inn at Bay Fortune

Cube the pork shoulder and grind twice through the small plate of your meat grinder (if you don’t have a meat grinder your butcher or grocery store can do this for you).

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, seasonings, lemon zest, and mix by hand for 5 minutes or until sticky and well mixed. Fry a small piece to taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary to your taste.

Pack meat solidly into a small terrine mould or small loaf pan.

Bake in a pre-heated 350F degree oven, until the internal temperature reaches 150F degrees. The terrine will shrink from the sides and be firm to the touch but it should not be browned.

Remove from the oven and chill for 24hrs in the pan. Place a small weight on the top of the terrine while chilling.

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Spinach Strudel of the Orchard Inn

Chef Marianne Blazar of the Orchard Inn

‘A mountain top escape on 20 beautiful acres’, the Orchard Inn, in Saluda, NC, offers an elegant mountain retreat with finely prepared fresh and local food, each day in the restaurant. Marianne Blazar and her husband, Marc, first met in 1978 while both independently operating charter yachts in the Virgin Islands. . They raised their family in St. Thomas, moving to Florida in ’97 so the boys could go to high school in the States. In 2008 they began a three year search for the perfect B&B and eventually landed in the charming historic town of Saluda, after purchasing the Orchard Inn. The Inn has a fine dining restaurant, where Marianne is able to hone the culinary skills she has spent a lifetime mastering. Marianne Blazar was born in Vienna, Austria. She started cooking with her grandmother, who was wheelchair bound, when she was 5 years old. “Grandmother taught me not only some basics, but also the appreciation of every morsel of food.” In post-war Austria, one needed to be very creative with whatever ingredients you could get! Marianne boasts farm to table, exquisitely prepared, healthful and creative European influenced cuisine. The menu changes daily and seasonally, using fresh, mostly organic, ingredients sourced from local farmers.

Ingredients: Spinach/Cream Cheese mix: 1 pound of Spinach (frozen or fresh) chopped and sautéed 1 medium onion, chopped and sautéed 1 small tomato, diced 1 small sweet pepper, diced 1 tsp of crushed garlic 4 eggs 12 oz cream cheese 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup bread crumbs ½ tsp of thyme ½ tsp of marjoram Pinch of cayenne Salt and pepper to taste

Pastry

2 sheets of puff pastry (package at Supermarket) Flour for working surface 8 oz of fresh spinach 1 egg 1 tsp of water mixed for glazing the strudel Oil for baking sheet

Method:

Mix the first 13 ingredients either in Cusinart Mixer or by hand.

Flour working surface slightly, and roll out Puff Pastry to a square. Cut off two strips of each sheet, about one inch wide (for decorating strudel).

Slightly oil baking sheet and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Layer Puff Pastry with fresh Spinach Leaves and then distribute the Spinach/Cream Cheese mix on top.

Fold in sides and roll Puff Pastry, making sure no holes or splits occur, into an approximately four-inch thick strudel. Transfer Strudel to oiled baking sheet. Brush the Strudel with the egg/water mixture. Use the strips to decorate the Strudel, with crisscross or little squares.

Brush again with the egg mixture.

Put in oven and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees or until pastry is light golden/brown.

Let cool for 15 minutes.

Cut in two - inch portions and serve with greens.

Bon Appetite!

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