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The Inn at MysticThe Inn Place for all SeasonsBy Sandra Scott
Spring, bright with cherry blossoms and the song of returning birds, is followed by long, lazy summer days around the pool or having tea in the English gardens. New England is world famous for its brilliant fall foliage. It is nature's last hurrah before the winter snows and wonderful, relaxing times snuggling in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine.
The Mansion is complemented with luxury rooms is the Deluxe Motor Inn keeping the spirit of colonial ambiance with antique reproductions and accents. The East Wing features deluxe accommodations similar to the Mansion. All have fireplaces and queen-sized beds. Some have balconies, patios, and whirlpools. All have excellent views of the harbor and Long Island Sound.
For the ultimate in romantic getaways step into the past at the Gate House, Nestled in isolated tranquility overlooking the orchards surrounded by period antiques, English paneling, and fireplaces, it is where Bogart and Bacall spent their honeymoon.
For more inforamtion: www.innatmystic.com, (860) 536-9604, (800) 237-2415 Images by Sandra Scott, John Scott, and Mystic Inn |
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The view, the romance, the dining, and the
attractions are all reasons to stay at The Inn at Mystic. Lauren Bacall and
Humphery Bogart sought it out as the place for their honeymoon. The Colonial
revival mansion built in 1904 overlooks Mystic where the views change with the
seasons making The Inn at Mystic a place for all seasons.
With an orchard on one side and formal
gardens on the other, the focal point of The Inn at Mystic is the hilltop
Mansion built by Katherine Haley, the widow of one owners and founders of the
New York City's Fulton Fish Market. Rooms are decorated with period furnishings,
a queen-sized bed, whirlpool tubs, and fabrics in keeping with the era. The
Mansion's lofty position affords a view of Mystic Harbor and Long Island Sound
that entrances visitors and changes with every season.
The main building, centrally located on the
property, has rooms perfect for families, as well as couples. All rooms are
decorated with reproductions of antiques and designer fabrics.
Guests will find Jody Dyer, the owner and
innkeeper, bustling around from the Mansion to the award-winning Flood Tide
Restaurant attending to every detail. She explains, "We're carrying on a family
tradition begun in Maine in 1944. We brought the same dedication to hospitality,
service, and good food with us to Mystic in 1963."
The Inn at Mystic may be the "Inn for all
Seasons" but it is also the "Inn for many Reasons." Dyer explains, "We chose
this spot because of its' beauty and it convenience to Historic Mystic."
Regardless of interests there is truly something for everyone - history, art,
nature, sports, fine dining, and gambling. Just a few minutes away is Mystic
Seaport, on the list of "1000 Places to See Before You Die." That combined with
the close proximity to the Mystic Aquarium and Institute of Exploration, the
Florence Griswold Museum, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Denison Pequotsepos Nature
Center, cruises, golf, deep sea fishing, and much more are just added reasons
for heading to the Inn at Mystic during any season.
Dyers says, "Delighting you at every season,
is our ultimate goal." She has achieved her goal. So whether relaxing in a
wicker rocker on the Mansion's Victorian veranda on a warm August evening or
returning on a snowy December night after Mystic Seaport's Lantern Light Tour to
a hearty meal at the Inn's Flood Tide, The Inn a Mystic is truly a delight in
all seasons.