Explore New Hope

The inn again changed ownership in October of 2000, and underwent a renovation that elegantly blended the inn’s colonial charm with modern-day luxuries. During this excavation, the famous wedding-day portrait of the Lutz’s was restored, two cisterns were discovered, and the ‘Original Icehouse of New Hope’ evolved.

When the cisterns were found during the renovation, the new owners adamantly insisted on their preservation and integration in the new design. These cisterns originally collected rainwater for the town. One may now be seen by new generations for years to come.

Another historic preservation is that of the icehouse located at the rear of the inn. This charming stone house was used to store blocks of ice which the townspeople would purchase as they needed. The icehouse will remain preserved and will always be a very special part of the inn and town.

Frank and Jeanne Cretella of Landmark Hospitality have spent summers staying in New Hope with their family and had always dreamed of owning property as special as this. In 2015, their dream came true as they purchased this beautiful, historic site in order to make it a premiere destination for locals and out-of-town guests alike.

Frank & Jeanne hope you enjoy your stay as much as they did!