Bev Davis and husband Rick Litchfield are celebrating their 35th Anniversary as keepers of the inn! 35 years ago, as a young couple fresh from the corporate world of advertising, they closed on their purchase of the Captain Lord Mansion on June 15th, 1978. Bev was a Regional Advertising Manager for McDonald’s Corporation, employed in [...]
Searching for an “Off-Season” Weekend Discount Package? Beginning January 4, 2013, save from between $48 to $80 per weekend with our “10% Discount – Serenity Season Weekend” Package, depending on the type of room you reserve. This package is available for 2 night reservations only and cannot be combined with the “3rd Night Free” Package. [...]
This Captain Lord Mansion breakfast recipe is rated by guests as their favorite breakfast item. These French Breakfast Puffs are truly decadent and they are not for those on a diet! Oven Temp, Preheat to 350 Baking Time: 15 minutes Lightly greased muffin tin (12) Combine these ingredients in a bowl into a a pastry [...]
With the fall harvest and holidays upon us we thought we might share Bev’s delicious Zucchini Bread recipe. It makes an excellent holiday gift. Also, it is great item for your own fall breakfasts! Your innkeeper, Rick Litchfield Captain Lord Mansion Breakfast Recipe: Zucchini Bread Oven Temperature: 350 Baking Time: 1 Hour Makes 4 Loaves [...]
Captain Lord Mansion’s rich history continues as I record the changes made during the ownership of Charles P. Clark, wealthy railroad magnate and third generation owner of the estate. In 1898 Charles funded extensive renovations to the “Mansion”. The Friday, April 15, 1898 edition of the Eastern Star, a local newspaper of the period, reported [...]
Last month I shared the beginning history of the Captain Lord Mansion. This is the second installment. We hope you enjoy the historical details. Please email me at innkeeper@captainlord.com if you have any questions regarding this history. 1815 – 1900 The Middle Years: The Mansion continued to be Phebe Lord’s home throughout her life. Widowed [...]