With the summer, fall and holiday seasons of 2005 behind us, we look forward to what 2006 will bring. We wish for all our family, friends and patrons a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year with many trips to the coast of Maine.

Maintaining the "value-based" rate structure introduced in 2005, our 2006 rates are designed to encourage one and all to enjoy the history and beauty of southern Maine - winter, spring, summer and fall. Winter and spring season guests will note lower rates for Adams Rooms and Family Suites. A new Summer (July and August) and December Prelude season is being introduced; these rates reflect our higher cost of operating, specifically utilities. Still, we believe our overall rates are among the most competitive for any historic inn in the region.

Last year’s popular Two Day Dine and Stay returns for 2006. In January through April, book two nights, Tuesday – Sunday, and enjoy a three course dinner for two in Academe, Wednesday – Saturday, for $169 (Adams Room) or $179 (Jefferson Room).

Chef ~ Owner, Shanna O’Hea was selected to prepare breakfast for the National Conference of the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs in Seattle in early November. This annual, three-day gathering attracts many of the leading women culinary professionals from America and elsewhere. Shanna was accompanied and assisted by husband, Brian, returning to Seattle for the first time since the year after college when she worked in the Starbucks plant.

The winter season will provide an opportunity to complete a number of Inn renovation projects. New patio furniture has already been ordered and Phase One of a major painting and flooring initiative has been completed – the first and second floor common areas at the back of The Inn. Before the spring season arrives we intend to complete Phase Two - exposing the historic wood floors and painting all the remaining common areas. Also planned for the spring are new mattresses for all the beds in The Inn.

“Quiet – Quaint – Friendly – Very Professional – CIA chefs Rule!! Great Staff” (Tom and Peg, Sewaren, NJ) … “Wonderful stay. Great staff. Superb food.” (Voy, Toronto, Canada) … “Great New England charm” (Melissa and Karlis, Las Vegas, NV) … “Excellent service and food. We had a great time.” (Geoffrey and Carrie, Stratford, CT) … “As usual – excellent” (Elsie and Bill, Sherman, CT) … “What a great dinner!” (Steve, Dianne, Joe, Haddonfield, NJ) … “Delish!” (Kevin and Mary Ann, Longmont, CO) … “Great food and atmosphere” (Joe and Lorenza, Columbia, MD) … “Great place. Had a great stay.” (Tommy and Carol, Graham, WA) … “Wonderful – food outstanding” (Sue and George, Amagansett, NY) … “The food is better than my grandma’s (and my dad’s)! (Johanna, Miami, FL)