With a whirlwind of activity and excitement the Spring racing meet, The Rolex 3 Day Event and The Kentucky Derby have come and gone.  What an amazing time we had!  May is a bustle as well with all kinds of springtime merriment--weddings, graduations, and folks just glad to get out and enjoy after winter is finally leaving us.  There's still room for you, though so come on out!  The Kentucky Horse Park is a fantastic place to be this spring.  Irish Acres Antique Gallery--a one of a kind 32,000 sq ft emporium  is always a treat and I must recommend the Windy Corner Café--another one of Ouita Michel's great ideas--we spent a perfect night on the "back porch" with John Harrod's 4 piece bluegrass ensemble, munching on delicious food and gazing out over the green countryside--the end to a perfect day.  Lovely time!  The Bourbon Trail is a happening place with thousands of visitors each year becoming aficionados and enjoying a taste of Kentucky heritage.  The Vineyards are a favorite--last count was 63 in the state, plenty of them around us to visit taste and enjoy.  Several hold music and food events so check them out through the warm weather season.  It's a little rainy today and I'm taking advantage to enjoy a cappuccino and do some gluten-free baking.  I've got a NY style cheesecake in the oven and GF chocolate chunk brownies are next on my list.  All in preparation for our Gluten-free Restaurant here at the Montgomery, coming sometime this summer.  Southern favorites, Mediterranean dishes, savory slow cooking and fresh crisp salads, and a few surprises--recreated with alternative flours and grains to be delightfully gluten-free  and everyone will enjoy them.  So we are looking forward to seeing you at the Inn.  Come soon and come often!

 

Wrapping up January, it is 55 degrees today-hardly seems fair to be enjoying winter this much! It's quieter around the Bluegrass this time of year, some of the attractions are sleeping until spring, but there is still plenty to see and do if you prefer the solitude.

We are busy at the Inn, sprucing up and refining.  Lots of projects keep me busy and working up our new recipes, too.  All designed to give you a great stay time and time again.

Big news--two more Bourbon Distilleries in our Area!

Christmas in Kentucky is always a delight--frost on the paddocks in the early morning, the foggy hot breath of galloping foals in the fields, ice crstal laden trees arching the gorgeous postcard perfect byways, you'll find yourself humming "over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house we go" even if she lived in a Manhattan hi-rise.

As always, I think it came quicker this year! We are busy making ready here at the Montgomery Inn, Putting up trees, baking and cooking and filling the Inn with the time tested Southern merriment.

As mild as the winter has been this year we are still thrilled to see spring visit Kentucky.  Arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth when the trees launch into full bloom--the white of the pear trees, the pink and magenta hues of the magnolias--and the buttercups and hyacinths lining our walkways--fresh hope of the days to come.  We have enjoyed shirt sleeve weather on and off all season and spring looks to be no different.

 

You may have heard that some areas near us had extensive tornado and storm damage--we were incredibly blessed to be passed over and other than a light clean up, all is well and ready for your next visit.

What a fantastic Winter we are having here in Kentucky!  I can't believe it is already February and we are enjoying shirt-sleeve weather days.  We'll take it!  Still great days for sipping bourbons at our local distilleries, checking out the numerous world-reknown horse farms, historical points of interest, nature's bounty and our relaxed shopping, dining and nightlife.

 

Needing a quiet getaway?  Our library and movie selection will keep you entertained with your feet up for as long as you care to lounge.

When we went live with our Living Social Escapes Deal on July 27th, we had no idea what "going viral" meant except that we sold out 500 reservations in 22 hours.  That is amazing!  People began booking immediately and we enjoyed serving our first Living Social Guests the next day (and they have continued to stream in every day since!)  It is amazing to be sharing stories and special events (one guest just celebrated their 60th anniversary and 8 dining couples applauded at dinner the other night!

Wow!  The summer is in full swing!  The Musical Magical Fourth of July fireworks display was fantastic last night.  Our guests have been celebrating Independence Day with us from France and Britain to Arizona, Massachusetts and Iowa.  The accents floating around the Montgomery are too fun.

 

With good weather come summer projects and we are loving the new touches here at the Inn.  New black and white striped awnings, red blooming hibiscus trees, huge red patio umbrellas shading the patio seating, a new brick walkway and Victorian post lamp accenting our new sign--as the A-team used to say (I know I just dated myself)  "Love it when a plan comes together!

Can you believe May is almost over?  What a busy month it has been here at the ca 1911 Montgomery Inn BnB.  Travelers are venturing out again in good numbers and we are enjoying seeing some "old friends" and lots of new faces from around the globe. 

To continue our year long celebration of our Centennial Anniversary, we offering Free Hotdogs with fixin's this Sunday and Monday.  Potato salad, dogs, lemonade, iced tea--the weatherman says it's going to be sunny and warm both Sunday and Monday so if you're looking for a relaxing couple of days off join us at the Inn and receive Monday at half price when you book Sunday and Monday nights.

It is a season of horse racing and matrimony--and people have been preparing for both at the Montgomery Inn. I'm betting all my money on a horseman named O'Malley.  We're off to celebrate and we'll see you all back at the Inn for the April Season! (With great tales to share I am certain....)