Snapdragon Open House Day!

Two years ago when we bought the property now known as the Snapdragon Inn, we were full of enthusiasm, vision and hope. While the night did get dark at times, we are once again filled with all of those emotions and more as we near completion and opening to the public. Yesterday was the "Soft Opening" open house for friends, neighbors and workers. It was great with many in attendance and all raving about how it looked. Here are a few pictures.


Entry, with the next picture showing Kenni doing our name tags!



Dining Room. In the next picture, Chris Vial and his mission companion Adam are standing with the special metal art window featured in the background. Adam is hiking the Appalachian trail. He started several months ago in the deep south and happened to be hiking on a portion of the trail that goes close to Windsor last night. Chris picked him up, fed him, gave him a bed to sleep in, and sent him back out on the trail early this morning!







From the entry looking into the Maxfield Perkins Library.


In the library, note another great use of mirrors for dramatic effect.


The library became a gathering spot during the party. Here is Jim Lyall (McKay Larson's dad) and her mom and sister.


One other pic of the dining room is necessary. In this picture local Windsor resident and friend of Bert Frothingham (granddaughter of Maxfield Perkins) is writing in our comment book. I thought it would be appropriate to record what he wrote here:

"Dear Bert, Thank you for sharing over the years, your friendship and generous spirit. I think you would be pleased with the change. You always thought of Windsor as a dear community, and gave much to us. This Snapdragon Inn will add vitality to Windsor. You so loved this town. We can feel you here today. "The fancy does not cheat so well as she is fained to do." Keats
Douglas and Rosemary Hall"

The Inn really is not all that fancy, but I can tell you that it is one of the most restful places I have ever laid my head!!!

So let's look at some rooms.


We will head up the stairs.


To the second floor landing.


Room 1


Room 2 with it's clawfoot tub.


Room 3 I missed yesterday!!


Room 4


Room 5 deserves special mention! I am sure Chris Cammock tried at least 3 or 4 lamps that she had painted (or had Brig paint) yellow in that spot, and all looked great!!



Room 6


And up to the third floor!!



Room 7 (Where Paula and I have been staying).


Room 8



And Room 9


Each unique, each beautiful and each very peaceful and restful feeling.

I suspect in the next few decade, many like Lars and Zuri will be right at home here!


Even just sitting in the entry hall is restful.


Or on the front porch.


Finally, one of the highlights of the day. The Seale family was living in this house when we bought it from them. As neighbors of Nate and McKay's, they we already friends, but needed to move closer to Perry's work and the kid's school. They came yesterday however, and each of the girls made a point to tell their folks that they wanted to be married at the Snapdragon!! I can't help but wonder how many more families will love this house!!