My assistant innkeeper, Alice, knows I’m always on the lookout for good deals on furniture or accessories for the Whistling Swan Inn. I was almost giddy with excitement when she told me this week about the Byram Animal Rescue Kindness … Continue reading →

On Sunday, April 1, 2012, Uncle Floyd will appear on the Roadhouse Stage at the Stanhope House, which is a short three-block walk from The Whistling Swan Inn. Showtime is at 7:00 pm and tickets are $10 per person. I … Continue reading →

The Whistling Swan Inn, located in Stanhope, NJ, is a proud member of the Select Registry family of distinguished inns throughout North America. Each year we are inspected (anonymously, I might add) to confirm that we are maintaining the highest … Continue reading →

I’m mad about fresh flowers. Nothing screams “spring” like a colorful bouquet, and frankly, if money were no object, I would have a floral designer fill every room in the Whistling Swan Inn with fresh flowers twice a week. But … Continue reading →

Since buying the Whistling Swan Inn in Stanhope, NJ, I’ve made some new friends, albeit some of them only over the telephone. My friend, Christine, manages the family-owned Spring Valley Equestrian Center, which is located in Newton, NJ, a mere … Continue reading →

At the Whistling Swan Inn, our guests’ feedback shapes the way we do business. A comfortable guest experience is #1 on our priority list. The breakfast can be scrumptious, the linens exquisite and the room immaculate, but if the guest … Continue reading →

I’m a sucker for romance. Since taking over the Whistling Swan Inn this past November, I’ve congratulated five young women who came down to breakfast sporting diamond engagement rings. The moment they walked into the dining room, their excitement was … Continue reading →

I’ve always been a foodie, but ironically enough, my interest in food extended only to eating it, rather than cooking it. So when we decided to buy the Whistling Swan Inn, my son, Matthew, had a lot of sage advice … Continue reading →