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Welcome to November! We’re midway between “time to take down the strings of pumpkin lights” and “let’s hang the mistletoe.” After a very busy October–the busiest in the history of our reservation calendar—I am grateful for a slower-paced November and … Continue reading
On a beautiful cold and sunny Saturday in February we bundled up and went to explore a nearby park. The parking area for Wincopin Trails is just 5.5 miles from Laurel Manor House Bed and Breakfast. From the lot, you … Continue reading
Here are a few things you might like to know about me: I like word puzzles. I like to bake, and try new recipes. I am a little bit competitive. A friend initiated “trivia night” as a weekly social diversion … Continue reading
Living in a 19th century house I often wonder how its earliest residents used the rooms that I enjoy every day. I imagine Edward, Savilla, and their nine children coming and going through our front door, sitting in front of … Continue reading
Earlier this year we were recognized with a Preservation Maryland award for our work on Laurel’s “Phelp’s Mansion”. But as all homeowners know, maintenance is neverending. Our biggest project this year was replacing the 131-year-old spire which sits at the … Continue reading
Not a fan of summer’s hazy, hot, and humid weather, I’ve been anxiously awaiting autumn. According to my calendar, it’s here. But, with 90° heat this week, we can’t rely on the temperature gauge as an indicator of the new … Continue reading
June 3rd marks one year since the Grand Opening of Laurel Manor House Bed and Breakfast. I love my job as Innkeeper! I love sharing this grand house and telling its stories, and I love meeting people from all over … Continue reading
Dave and I recently returned from a week in Las Vegas where we attended the 2019 PAII conference; you may have noticed their logo on our website indicating our membership in the Professional Association of Innkeepers International. We met both … Continue reading
We recently celebrated the January 5th birthday of Edward Phelps, born in 1861. At the age of 27 Mr. Phelps was a successful businessman when he built his “mansion” which we now call Laurel Manor House Bed and Breakfast. During … Continue reading
We hosted our first guests as innkeepers in late March of this year, went “live” with the LaurelManorHouse.com website in late May, then officially opened our doors with a June 3rd Grand Opening. With the assistance of a dozen friends … Continue reading