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Bed & Breakfast spring 2019 Volume 1 • Issue 3 editorial Publisher & Editor Nicolette Johnston
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love of bed and breakfasts and inns has long inspired my soul. I have always loved browsing for inns online as I dreamed to own one, just like new owner Paul Kobylinski from The Village Inn of Woodstock in Vermont. He searched for the perfect one for 15 years as he shared in our feature this issue. When I think I've found the perfect place, another one inspires me in a whole new locale or a completely different architectural style. Hence, the reason why I love this job! As a Cancer zodiac sign, home is my haven and I've always had the desire to stay-at-home and create-from-home; whether it be to rise with the rooster, bake new recipes, tend to the garden, or just to sit down with guests and share a cup of tea or coffee and discover their story. When I interview innkeepers, I embrace hearing their stories and how they became owners and innkeepers. They commonly share with me that their favorite thing is meeting guests and chatting with them at breakfast. What a warm and positive way to start the day, with someone serving you a hot breakfast and taking the time to get to know you. Whether we are traveling to celebrate a special occasion or to simply seek a little rest and relaxation, the extra attention innkeepers give to a guest is without a doubt appreciated and noticed, and one of the many reasons they have returning guests. Sometimes, that is all we want in life, a little attention and to feel like someone is listening. Diane from the Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina said it simply, "It's all about treating others the way you want to be treated." Ah...The Golden Rule, the ultimate key to customer service and in life. If only we could all still remember and apply it more often, wouldn't the world be a much better place? In January, I attended the Professional Association for International Innkeepers (PAII) conference as a vendor in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was not only inspiring to meet so many innkeepers and owners and hear their stories, but also to feel the warmth from these unique hospitality professionals who welcome strangers into their homes and serve them like they are a member of the family. In this issue, we highlight some beautiful properties and inspiring souls. We bring you a few wedding venues, and some tropical bed and breakfasts that will make you want to ditch the cold weather and hop on a plane faster than you can say, 'eggs and bacon’. We are sure you will agree, as we are all ready for the warmer weather. So, let's start thinking about travel!
Nicolette Johnston
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Celebrating Launch Day on October 16, 2018 in Seattle before our B&B tour on Whidbey Island and Port Angeles, Washington and Victoria, British Columbia.
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34 61 FEATURES What is a Bed & Breakfast? 7 Weddings - Thinking About Eloping? 18 Ant Street Inn - Brenham, TX 20 The Village Inn of Woodstock - Woodstock, VT 24 Pinecrest Bed & Breakfas - Asheville, NC 28 Goodstone Inn & Restaurant - Middleburg, VA 36 Holualoa Inn - Holualoa, HI 46 Highland Lake Inn & Andover Barn - Andover, NH
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Cover Photo: iStock Kate Smirnova. Inside cover spread: Jumping Rocks Photography, Landmark Inn in Cooperstown, NY. This page - top left: Highland Lake Inn & Andover Barn in Andover, New Hampshire. Top right: Crow Vineyards in Kennedyville, Maryland. Bottom right: Clevedale Historic Inn in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Middle: Sticky Bun by: Sutherland House Bed & Breakfast. Below: Dan and Diane Rogers owners of Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast, Asheville, NC. Back Cover: The Wallingford Victorian Inn, Wallingford, CT.
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Tea Time 10 Where am I? 11 Wine Hour 12 Entertaining 15 Garden Delight 16 Innkeeper’s Spotlight 54 Charming Inn 56 International Charm 62 Bed & Breakfast Directory 65 Bed & Breakfast
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