Meanwhile Back at the Inn

Springtime & Horses

03/17/2012 10:39:00

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.

At this writing we have one spot left for Derby, and two for Rolex. There is still plenty of room to come for the Keeneland Races. Be sure to get your reservation in to dine at the Inn during your stay--an easy way to relax without the traffic or crowds after an exhilerating day.

Come and stay an extra day--take in a couple of vineyards or catch a distillery tour--give yourself a chance to unwind and soak up the local hospitality--unmatched and unparelleled.

We'll see you soon!

WInter in Kentucky and on the Equator

02/04/2012 12:34:00

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. Soaking in the jacuzzi tub to unwind--have dinner at the Inn and avoid going back out altogether if you like. Either way-you'll be glad you came.

We have just returned from Uganda and we are still amazed and awed by what we found there. Ask about sponsoring a child-it can be done for less than a trip to Starbucks for two per month. These funds are hand delivered and these kids will get a hug from you--no bureacracy, no hidden administrative allowances. The children we are loving and educating will in turn become the light of the future for their village, and their country. We are giving back their hopes and their dreams one child at a time in a country that has known genocide, poverty and starvation. One of my little friends wants to be a farmer-another a doctor. Together we can give them the tools to rebuild a nation.

Living Social--a welcome Social Experiment!

08/25/2011 19:49:00

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!) Anniversaries, wedding gifts, birthdays and just getting away to enjoy the beautiful Bluegrass area and take in some bourbon distilleries tours and see some gorgeous horse farms.

What a treat to take what would be a slow time of year for us and offer a great opportunity for many folks to try out the B&B experience. Who doesn't enjoy a great deal these days! We look forward to meeting many new people as they come for a visit and maybe a sit on the porch. Hats off to Living Social for bridging the gap between we who have something to offer and you who'd like to enjoy it!

Summer Fun at the Montgomery Inn

07/05/2011 11:12:00

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!"

There are Friday Street Festivals with food vendors and live music and the shops are staying open later for the events. Not every Friday so we'll have to check the dates--but it is really nice to have the dowtown livened up so if it's going on when you're here be sure to wander down. It's a comfortable stroll.

There are concerts in the Park in Frankfort and Lexington, the new waterslide park in Danville is only $14 per person and abour 45 minutes away. This thursday Slugger Park in Louisville is having a great promotional night with lots of giveaways and music. Fun around every turn in the road this year.

For those of you who read my blog, enjoy a 2nd night consecutive stay in July for 50% off!

We've upgraded half of the rooms to 32" flatscreen tv's so if you are a TV person you'll enjoy the upgrade. These rooms also have iphone homes: The French, The Oriental, The English, The Tuscan, The Colonial. The Admiral has a 32" regular style tv now.

So come for 2 nights in July and enjoy the savings!

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us....

05/26/2011 12:02:00

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. That wrap around front porch is a great place to exhale and enjoy life.

We're working up a special Bourbon Dinner available for Father's Day. Bring Dad out for a manly getaway--treat him to a tour of the Woodford Reserve and a great dinner here at the Inn. Ties are nice, but give him the day off from chores and honey-do projects. He'll love that jacuzzi tub, and not to worry--all the suites have cable tv, dvd players and wi fi so he won't have to be tech-less. We'll serve up a hearty breakfast fit for a king.

So many times we don't experience what is right in our own backyards--and here in Kentucky there is a wealth of fun and beauty to behold--so book with us this summer and explore all we have been blessed with--from nature to bourbon, thoroughbreds to antiquing, spelunking to art and music--and the food--so much great food! Get-aways in the Bluegrass are a habit well-worth forming!

We're Off to Visit Oscar Wilde

03/23/2011 10:09:00

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....)

What a gorgeous snow we recieved last night!

01/08/2011 15:47:00

Out shoveling our driveways and parking lot this morning, the girls and I had a blast "playing" in the light fluffy blanket of freshly lain snow. It was so beautiful and crisp, I was almost sad to be finished with our "work". We only stopped for a brief warm up and some yummy Cafe dú Monde with a little of that caramel machiatta cream I brought home yesterday.

Our Inn is hosting a lovely group of women today, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. With the Jack Jouett House just up the road and some of the descendents being regulars of ours, and our good friend Daniel actually living in Liberty Hall over in Frankfort where three signors of the Declaration dined in one evening, it seems fitting that they grace our doors although our building was 135 years later in conception. Amazing how history can still come to life for us. I think I like that.

ca 1911 Montgomery Inn BnB is 100 yrs old!

01/05/2011 18:33:00

After a lovely Holiday to wrap up 2010 we are excited to be unveiling the first of our special events marking the 100th anniversary of 270 Montgomery Ave! We started with a fun month of Victorian Teas and Book Clubs--complete with costumes if you like, Dinner & A Movie Nights and a special Saturday lunch edition of Pride & Prejudice Games. Here's the line up:

The ca 1911 Montgomery Inn BnB is 100 years old!! We're celebrating all this year some some fun getaways and outings! Join us for Jane Austen Dinner & Movie presentations, Pride & Prejudice Games & lunch, Book Club & Victorian Teas--make it even more fun--come in costume! Stay over is reccommended for the most enjoyment but not necessary, each event for the Jane Austen series includes food and is just $16 plus tax and gratuity per person:

Help Us Celebrate 100 yrs on Montgomery Ave. Starting in January with book clubs, movies, dinners lunches, games and Victorian teas--Come in costume and win a prize! Attend as much or as little as you choose, each event is $16 plus room rate. We're working our way through her 6 most notable works.

Dinner & A Movie

: Sense & Sensibility 1/7 7pm

Pride & Prejudice 1/14 7pm

Mansfield Park 1/21 7pm

Emma 1/22 7pm

Persuasion 1/28 7pm

Northanger Abbey 1/29 7pm

Pride & Prejudice Trivia & Board Game lunch & prizes

1/15 2pm

Victorian Tea & BOOK CLUB

: Sense & Sensibility 1/9 2pm

Pride & Prejudice 1/16 2pm

Mansfield Park 1/22 2pm (lunch)

Emma 1/23 2pm

Persuasion 1/28 2pm (lunch)

Northanger Abbey 1/29 2pm

February Heats up with an incredible all inclusive Valentines Package sportingwine and roses, chocolates and a 5 course dinner, and that's only a taste of what's to come. Fun and values galore will greet you all year at Montgomery Inn.

We have a fun entity coming to the Inn--our own version of the Antiques Roadshow!!!

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow will be with us February 1st thru 5th, examining and buying some of your attic treasure finds. More to come on that but currently we have 7 suites left so early bird gets the worm on this one!

Romantic couples massage techniques in the February Line Up and a Cooking Lesson on preparing a Romantic Dinner for Two in the works as well....Call us if you're interested and we'll reserve a space for you!

It's a great time for a midweek get-away and we've got a $99 special for those of you who read the blog. Sunday thru Thursday nights and you must ask for the Midweek Madness Special! Good during January.

Winter is a romantic time in Kentucky--great for snuggling up with a steaming cup of something yummy, a good read or a movie you've been meaning to catch. We've even got dinner covered--how fun is that! Come out and see us at the Montgomery!

Following up on my son--just a few more weeks in the tortoise shell brace and he's good as new! Thank you for all you warm wishes and prayers. We are incredibly grateful!

The Christmas Season is Upon Us...

11/29/2010 22:27:00

As the last of our Thanksgiving guests waved farewell we poured a cup of tea and took a moment to relax. The Inn always seems quiet after a houseful of merriment and frivolities. We bask only mometarily, though as the Holiday Parties, Dinners and Receptions commence in just a few days. There is still room/time to book your gathering with us--we do a beautiful party buffet for munching and mingling--ideal for 40 or fewer. We also do sit down dinners, there is a menu for your group and budget, just call and we'll custom design your gathering.

Ross is continuing to get stronger every day and itching to be back at work--literally and figuratively! I assume the itching is yet another sign of healing... We are certainly in the spirit of the season and looking forward to greeting our winter guests.

That brings me to what's next: I'll be creating some winter specials soon, and out 100 year anniversary celebration plans, too, so be looking for those in the upcoming months.

Interested in tamale making or other cooking lessons? Drop me an email, we need at least 5-6 to warrant a cooking school weekend.

Keep it simple, heartfelt and enjoyable this holiday season! Sometimes less really is more! Until the next post--take care!

Pam The Innkeeper

Wow. Ross is Home for the Holidays!

11/21/2010 22:17:00

If we look like we're walking on air these days it may be true--my son is home from the hospital and shy of a few precautionary limitations and a back brace for the next few months, is back to his old self. Thankful, grateful, overwhelmed, there isn't a word for the joy and relief we share for this miracle. So many have offered prayers and kindnesses--your love and affection was such a comfort--thank you.

Meanwhile we have the dining room tree up and ready for the Thanksgiving Feast. We are open during Christmas and New Years, although as we enjoy a 65 degree day this 21st of November, the idea of a white Christmas far from our minds.

This is a perfect time of year to purchase gift certificates--getting away is the gift of time to rest,relax, reconnect--who couldn't use more of that!?! Our jacuzzi suites are just the ticket.

Be watching for our winter specials, I should be creating and posting them this week.

Until then have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!