The inn's double suite (connected through an

angular cut-out in the wall) has its original

settees (not shown), trunk at the foot of the

bed and desk. Ross chose the hand-turned

four-post beds to resemble what would have

been used at the time.

Known as Rebecca's Room, this pink confection brims

with original pieces from the home: a pair of silk-

covered armchairs and delicate side chair and the oa

fireplace mantel with its pink-stone surround.

All of the china in the
tea parlor is original.
"We have so many
antiques stored in
the basement that
almost everything we
use is original," says
Ross. "We rotate the
items so the home
is always dressed a
little differently, but
it's almost always
original."

The piano parlor is
where the Schloss
family would have
welcomed and
entertained guests;
today, it is used
for dining at the
inn and for special
occasions such as
wedding receptions.

•
Ross retro-fit the
original desk in

the double suite
and transformed
it into an in-room

vanity with a
vintage sink

she found at an
antiques shop.

JN

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