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Murphin Ridge Inn is a Beautiful Country Inn

Nestled in the Appalachian Foothills

By Phyllis and Arvin Steinberg

Nestled on the edge of the Appalachian foothills, in Adams County, Ohio, a one hour and 15 minute drive from Cincinnati, is one of the most charming Bed and Breakfasts that we have ever visited.

First, lets be honest. We are not Bed and Breakfast people. We like fancy hotels with lots of service. We’ve stayed at Bed and Breakfasts on occasion and felt crowded and uncomfortable.

But our stay at Murphin’s Ridge Inn has changed our opinion of the Bed and Breakfast experience.

This extraordinary inn is surrounded by 140 acres of beautiful country, not far from the Amish community in the area. No matter what the season, the Inn is awash with color. It offers a cozy stopping place in beautiful, natural surroundings.

It was at Murphin’s Inn that we explored wooded trails with a picnic lunch prepared by the inn’s chef. We also enjoyed a game of tennis on the inn’s courts and took a swim in the pool.  

We also visited the Amish community with it’s wonderful bakery and smelled the aroma of freshly baked pies which we purchased and took back to our inn.

When the sun when down, we had dinner into the 1820’s farm Farm House where an outstanding chef prepared fresh, regional cuisine.

After dinner, we strolled back to the Guest House to read and chat with other guests in the Great Room.

We stayed in the new Woodland cabins on the edge of the woods. We could hear the birds chirping and the crickets. It was like being in another era, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The cabin had a three-sided fireplace, wet bar and mini-fridge. There was also a two-person whirlpool and showers. We felt like we were on a honeymoon at this lovely cabin in the woods.

The furnishings were also elegant, furnished with Shaker reproduction beds, wood pegs and all.

In the morning Inn Keepers, Darryl and Sherry McKenney, joined us for breakfast. Sherry’s Stuffed French Toast was so good I asked her for the recipe that she kindly gave me.

The quiet and natural surroundings at Murphin Ridge make it a perfect spot for small group meetings and retreats, according to Inn Keepers, Darryl and Sherry, who said many groups meet there throughout the year.

Rates at the inn include breakfast. All rooms and cabins are non-smoking. Check in time is 3 p.m. an check-out time is 11a.m. No pets are allowed

Below is the wonderful recipe for Stuffed French Toast. It’s the next best thing to being at Murphin’s Inn. 

Cabins range in price from $130 to $175.

Stuffed French Toast

Breakfast fare- Easy to prepare

White Bread sliced three-fourths inch thick and then sliced three-fourths way down to make a pocket in each slice (12 slices).

8 ounces cream cheese whipped1 /3 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons pineapple, peach, jam or orange marmalade or 1 large banana.
Or in season fresh berries or peaches
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
We sometimes add pecans with bananas

Whip together cream cheese, sugar and fruit or jam.  Fill each slice of bread with 2 T filling. Soak: 5 eggs beaten with one-third cup of cream or milk

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract this depends on fruit

Quickly soak bread in soak mixture and fry on hot griddle till golden

Serve with pure maple syrup or fruit syrup made from berries and maple syrup, or jam or  marmalade added to maple syrup.  We add slices of fresh fruit to garnish. Serves 6.

For more information contact: Murphin Ridge Inn, 750 Murphin Ridge Road, West Union, Ohio 45693

For reservations, call 1-877-687-7446 toll free
www.murphinridgeinn.com

You can reach Arvin and Phyllis Steinberg at: PhyllisSteinberg@cs.com

by Arvin Steinberg

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