As soon as I read about Maude and the Bear, I told my husband we should celebrate our anniversary four months early - which we did, this past Friday and Saturday.
The renovations to this 1920s house are meticulous. We stayed in a room named The...
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As soon as I read about Maude and the Bear, I told my husband we should celebrate our anniversary four months early - which we did, this past Friday and Saturday.
The renovations to this 1920s house are meticulous. We stayed in a room named The Crow and the Pitcher. It is a gorgeous, very clean suite with every amenity imaginable: comfortable bed, stacks of fresh towels, champagne on ice, cookies...the staff is friendly and interactive, including the chef.
Since his wife is a potter, her bowls and vases appear on the tables. Paintings by a local artist, many of local vistas, enhance the decor, which is modern but also warm and personal.
We chose the four-course dinner. The dishes were artistically arranged using fresh local ingredients. What stood out to me was the lamb. For breakfast, overnight guests are served a three course meal. It began with fresh fruit over a base of a sour cream mixture and topped with nuggets of house-made granola. The second course was a blintz filled with a delectable ricotta mixture and topped with small bitter orange slices. The final course was a matzo/scrambled egg garnished with fresh dill and tiny white garlic flowers. I am still thinking about it!
Keep your eyes pealed when finding the inn - the sign is brown and does not stand out.