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  • I Found A Golden Ticket (And You Can Too!)

    Imagine being lucky enough to tour Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory where the daffodils serve you sweet nectar tea, toad stools are made of fluffy gooey whoopie pie filling, and of course, a rich dark bubbling chocolate river flows across a heavenly edible meadow.   I have always dreamt of having an….

  • My French Love Affair Revealed

    I can’t stop thinking about it!  I have to admit, I have never had it before and was a little apprehensive.  I’ve been thinking that there’s got to be a way to satisfy my new obsession at least three times a day.   What if I like it too much?   I wonder if my….

  • Canada: A Mainer’s Rediscovery Upstairs

    Have you ever ventured to that rickety, dusty, cobweb-ridden third floor on a mission to locate that missing appliance, only to find yourself rummaging through boxes of old photographs, heirloom art, and childhood cockeyes? On a recent family trip to the Maritimes of Canada, we rediscovered what an adventure awaited….

  • Rebecca and The Bee or 10 Ways To Treat A Bee Sting (Butternut Squash Soup Recipe)

    “Sweet Cheeks.” “Honey Buns.” “Lookin’ a little swollen on the backside?”  Funny.  I get it.  No really, I do. Recently, I was able to get a babysitter, run a few errands, and sit down for lunch.   It was a gorgeous afternoon so I went into our local fresh foods market….

  • The 300 One-Pound Tomatoes Condundrum

    It’s both a curse and a blessing. The time of year when summer tomato crops are at their peak and you seem to have tomatoes coming out your ears! What do you do with 300 or so sun ripened garden tomatoes?  So many of you have contacted us asking for suggestions for….

At The Pub +

  • This Month’s Featured Drink Recipe – Giverny Cocktail

    This month’s featured drink is one we like to call Giverny, named after the French town outside Normandy that inspired Claude Monet’s famous impressionistic garden paintings.  An Innkeeper’s Daughters exclusive and….

Chef's Notes +

  • Make Your Garden Herbs Last

    Want a way to keep the taste of summer all year-round? Keep your fresh garden herbs on hand by storing them in vinegar, oil or alcohol. For maximum flavor, allow….

Innkeepers Table +

  • A Mother’s Day Brunch Tablescape

     Welcome to the Innkeeper’s Table, where the invitation can lead to inspiration! Each month we will be showcasing one well-dressed table that can be duplicated in most settings- either in-home or….

What's New At The Inn +

  • Dining al Fresco at the New Chapman Cottage

    There’s nothing like dining al fresco, especially in the summer along the seacoast.  We are very excited to announce that the newest addition to the YHI family, Chapman Cottage, will….