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Allison Inn, Newberg OR
OVERVIEW of Allison Inn Conceived by the Ken and Joan Austin and managed today by Columbia Hospitaliy, Allison Inn is destined to be one of the best in the country and certainly the best…
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Antrim 1844, Taneytown
OVERVIEW OF Antrim 1844 Built in 1844 by Col. Andrew Ege, an immigrant from Country Antrim, Ireland, the home and property, then comprised of several out buildings on a site of approximately 2500 acres,…
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel CA
OVERVIEW of Bernardus Lodge With vineyards in the foreground and the Santa Lucia Mountains as the backdrop, Bernardus Lodge is the quintessential "Relaxing Retreat", a property so special it raises the bar for all…
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Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN
OVERVIEW of Blackberry Farm Few places can match the beauty of the 4200 acre Blackberry Farm. Add exquisite accommodations, exceptional food, an amazing wine cellar and near perfect service, and you have a weekend…
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Blantyre, Lenox MA
Temporary closed for renovations. Scheduled to re-open in 2023. OVERVIEW of Blantyre In 1902 Robert Paterson built Blantyre as a model of his mother's ancestral estate in Blantyre, Scotland. Complete with towers, turrets and…
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Buttermilk Inn & Falls, Milton NY
OVERVIEW of Buttermilk Inn & Falls A short 90 minute train or car ride from New York City, Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa is located in Ulster County directly across the Hudson River from…
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Chesterfield Inn, Chesterfield NH
OVERVIEW of the Chesterfield Inn Perched on a hill overlooking a pond in the front and a field of wildflowers in the back, The Chesterfield Inn is the ideal place to serve as your…
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Fearrington House, Pittsboro NC
OVERVIEW of the Fearrington House For over 200 years the Fearrington property, located in the beautiful countryside between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina was a working farm, passing from generation to generation…
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Glasbern Country Inn, Fogelsville PA
OVERVIEW of Glasbern Country Inn Just outside Allentown Pennsylvania and under 2 hours from New York and Philadelphia, Glasbern was an old run-down farm from the 1800's when new owners purchased it in 1985.…
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Glen Gordon Manor, Huntly VA
OVERVIEW of Glen Gorden Manor Every so often we come upon a property that is so exceptional that we just can't wait to tell everyone about it. Such is the case of Glen Gordon…
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Glenmere Mansion, Chester, New York
OVERVIEW of Glenmere Mansion Perched on a hilltop with sweeping lawns and stunning views of Glenmere Lake, the 1911 pink hued Tuscan style Glenmere Mansion is surrounded by spectacular formal gardens and graceful terraces.…
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Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport ME
OVERVIEW of Hidden Pond Set on 60 wooded acres, with manicured lawns and beautiful gardens, Hidden Pond is the perfect place if you are traveling with friends or family. 14 gorgeous and individually decorated…
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Hope & Glory, Irvington VA
OVERVIEW of Hope & Glory Originally an 1890’s schoolhouse, the main building and cottages of Hope & Glory are set amidst lush English gardens with meandering brick pathways, whimsical sculptures and a cascading waterfall.…
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Hotel Fauchere, Milford PA
OVERVIEW of Hotel Fauchere The hotel has a rich history and has entertained guests from Babe Ruth to Mae West to Robert Frost to three U.S. Presidents. Founded in 1852, by Delmonico’s master chef…
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Inn at Leola Village, Leola PA
OVERVIEW of Inn at Leola Village Set in the heart of Amish country in Lancaster, PA, the Inn at Leola Village is a female owned and operated historic property. The original buildings date back…
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Inn at Little Washington, Washington, VA
OVERVIEW of Inn at Little Washington In the late 70’s Reinhardt Lynch and Patrick O’Connell had a successful catering business but dreamed of creating the perfect inn and restaurant. They found an old gas…
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Inn at Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield VT
OVERVIEW at Inn at the Round Barn Farm The Inn at the Round Barn Farm is the quintessential Vermont B&B. A clapboard building, a roaring fireplace, the smell of fresh baked cookies, wide planked…
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Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, Jackson NH
OVERVIEW of Inn at Thorn Hill Perched on a hill with wonderful views of the mountains and the village below, there’s much to like here at the Inn at Thorn Hill from good sized…
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L’Auberge de Sedona, Sedona AZ
OVERVIEW of L'Auberge de Sedona It would be hard to find a better setting for a romantic weekend away than L'Auberge de Sedona in Arizona. From the spectacular Red Rocks to cozy creek side…
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L’Auberge Provencal, Boyce VA
OVERVIEW of L'Auberge Provencale In the rolling countryside of Northern Virginia sits an absolutely charming French country inn, L'Auberge Provencale, that seems to have been plucked from Provence and set down here. Just an…
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Lodge at Glendorn, Bradford, PA
OVERVIEW of the Lodge at Glendorn Built in 1929 by the Dorn Family and used as a retreat for family and friends The Lodge at Glendorn began welcoming guests in 1995. Today it is…
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Manor on Golden Pond, Holderness NH
OVERVIEW of The Manor on Golden Pond Like many, the movie, “On Golden Pond” is one of my favorites and this is where it was filmed. The area is as beautiful as you remember…
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Mayflower Inn, Washington CT
OVERVIEW of The Mayflower Inn Located just two hours from Manhattan in the hills of Connecticut, the 30 room luxury inn sits on 58 gorgeous acres of gardens and woodlands and is surrounded by…
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Mirbeau Inn, Skaneateles NY
OVERVIEW of Mirbeau Inn The name “Mirbeau”, which may be loosely translated as “reflected beauty,” is inspired, in part, by the soft light and warm colors of Monet’s paintings. Set on 12 acres just…
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Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC
OVERVIEW of Montage Palmetto Bluff Nestled beside the May River, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC is a spectacular resort just 15 minutes from downtown Savannah. Built on a 20,000 acre parcel,…
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Nathaniel Lord Mansion, Kennebunkport ME
OVERVIEW of Nathaniel Lord Mansion The Nathaniel Lord Mansion, is one of the best B&B's we have encountered in our travels. But don't let the term "B&B" dissuade you, because this place is much…
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Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington PA
OVERVIEW of Nemacolin Woodlands Nemacolin began life in the late 60’s as a private game reserve where Pittsburgh industrialist, Willard Rockwell entertained friends and business associates for hunting and fishing weekends on its then…
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Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai CA
OVERVIEW of Ojai Valley Inn In a lush valley surrounded by the Topatopa Mountain range lies the tiny town of Ojai California. Just a two hour drive north of Los Angeles, this laid back…
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Old Edwards Inn, Highlands NC
OVERVIEW of Old Edwards Inn Perched on a plateau 4118 ft above sea level in the hills of western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by pristine mountains, lakes, and waterfalls…
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Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford Springs PA
OVERVIEW of Omni Bedford Springs The grand Bedford Springs Resort, set on 2,200 acres and minutes off the Pennsylvania Turnpike has a fascinating history. Original construction began in the 1790's near seven natural springs.…
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Pitcher Inn, Warren VT
OVERVIEW of Pitcher Inn About 30-45 minutes south of Stowe on Rt. 100 is the picturesque little hamlet of Warren, Vermont, just outside the Sugarbush ski area. With a covered bridge and an authentic…
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Primland Resort, Meadows of Dan, Virginia
OVERVIEW of Primland Resort Primland was conceived by Didier Primat, a grandson of Marcel Schlumberger, one of the founders of the Schlumberger oil field services company. A lover of the outdoors, Primat acquired thousands…
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Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford VT
OVERVIEW of Rabbit Hill Inn There is so much to like about the 200+ year old Rabbit Hill Inn in northeastern Vermont that it is hard to know where to begin. The best place,…
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Salish Lodge, Snoqualmie WA
OVERVIEW of the Salish Lodge Built in 1916 as The Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, the Inn became famous for its country breakfasts which it still is today. The Lodge was completely remodeled in 1988 and…
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San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara CA
OVERVIEW of San Ysidro Ranch Tucked away in the coastal hills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch is a quick drive from the freeway through a mélange of upscale neighborhoods landing you at the…
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St. Regis, Aspen CO
OVERVIEW of St Regis Aspen St. Regis hotels have a rich heritage dating back 100 years to the opening of the St. Regis in New York by the Astor family. Many of the early…
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The Boulders, Carefree AZ
OVERVIEW of the Boulders Resort As its name implies, The Boulders Resort is set amidst massive, 12 million year old boulders on 1300 acres of natural beauty in the Sonoran Desert just outside of…
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The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, Middleburg VA
OVERVIEW of the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant The marvelous Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia, in the heart of hunt country, is set on 265 exquisite acres of rolling countryside. Originally a private…
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The Greenbrier, White Sulpher Springs WV
OVERVIEW of The Greenbrier Built on 6500 beautiful acres, The Greenbrier is a magnificent resort located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The resort got its start in the late 1700 s when…
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The Lake House on Canandaigua, Finger Lakes, NY
OVERVIEW of The Lake House on Canandaigua The Finger Lake Region in upstate New York is a group of eleven long, narrow, north–south lakes. The region is known for producing excellent wine, particularly world-renowned Rieslings.…
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The Little Nell, Aspen CO.
OVERVIEW of The Little Nell Aspen is a wonderfully designed village with most everything contained in a 5-6 block radius. They have preserved the old buildings and blended in new ones seamlessly. Reminds me…
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Triple Creek, Darby MT
OVERVIEW of Triple Creek Ranch You’re not at Triple Creek Ranch long before you notice the breeze whispering through the Ponderosas, the water rushing down the creek and the soft whinny of the horses…
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Twin Farms, Barnard VT
OVERVIEW of Twin Farms When Nobel prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis proposed to journalist Dorothy Thompson, she promised to marry him if he bought her a farm in Vermont with sweeping lawns, orchards, and “delicious…
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Ventana Inn, Big Sur CA
OVERVIEW of Ventana Inn Nestled in a mountain meadow, amidst the towering redwoods, oak and bay laurel of Big Sur and 1200 feet above the Pacific, the Ventana Inn and Spa is a tranquil…
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Village Inn of Woodstock VT
OVERVIEW of Village Inn at Woodstock Woodstock Vermont is what everyone envisions a charming Vermont town to be. There’s a village green, a covered bridge, stately circa 1800 Colonial homes, a river running through…
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White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport ME
OVERVIEW of The White Barn Inn The White Barn Inn has long had a reputation as one of the finest in the country. A member of the prestigous Relais & Chateau group, the Inn…
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Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg VA
OVERVIEW of the Williamsburg Inn The Inn was conceived and built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1937. whose vision for a luxurious guest experience lives on today at this remarkable property. Rockefeller and…
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Willows Lodge, Woodinville WA
OVERVIEW of Willows Lodge Willows Lodge is a terrific weekend getaway located next to the Sammamish River in the heart of Western Washington’s wine country, just 30 minutes from Seattle. With a climate similar…
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Woodstock Inn, Woodstock VT
OVERVIEW of Woodstock Inn Sometimes, when we visit a property it exceeds even our expectations and that was the case on our visit to the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont. This is…
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