Stefan Scaggiari Biography- A talented modern straight ahead pianist who is not as well-known as he should be, Stefan Scaggiari’s string of Concord recordings showcase him at his best. He played piano in groups while in high school and attended the Eastman School of Music which he graduated from in 1968. Soon he had won [...]

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We are honored to have Stefan Scaggiari at Great Oak Manor. He is a musician, pianist, singer, composer, and arranger is a performer with dazzling versatility, comfortable in both jazz and classical music. Known nationally and internationally for his work on National Public Radio and Concord Records, Stef invites you to preview his latest recording “Sing Your [...]

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Great Oak Manor Inn believes this is a great event, fine food, Join Amanda Hesser & Julie Powell for a reception, readings, and book signings at the Academy Art Museum. An Evening with Julie & Julia at the Tidewater Inn’s Gold Room with special guests Julie Powell & Amanda Hesser. Dinner, screening of Julie & Julia and Q&As. The most contemporary trends in gourmet dining, from European infusions to Chesapeake Bay specialties. Not only have our chefs trained and worked around the globe, but many offer their time-honored recipes from esteemed culinary regions.

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Aberdeen, Maryland Nov 11, 2010 Trip type – Couples The Great Oak Manor was spectacular. Impeccable grounds and facilities and very gracious innkeepers. As part of a nationwide program, John and Cassandra opened their beautiful estate up to Veterans for a complementary stay last night. We had never been to a B&B and, as recent [...]

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Happy New Year! Here are some recent testimonials for the blogs for Great Oak Manor. Yardley, Pennsylvania Nov 19, 2010 | Trip type: Couples It was time to get away from our daily lives! We made a call to the Inn, who graciously accommodated us, and set out on our journey. As we drove up [...]

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Here is a client who was very satisfied with her experience at Great Oak Manor. Please take some time to look at the gorgeous pictures from our last wedding of the year! Hi Cass, I hope you are doing well. We have finally recuperated from an AMAZING wedding weekend, which we owe in large part [...]

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Designate this one weekend to join us at the Holiday Open House and support our local economy and keep your spending in Kent County! Each dollar spent at local independent businesses, on average, generates at least three times more direct local economic benefit; 45 cents of every dollar stays local. The direct impact on our County is [...]

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Sultana Projects unveiled plans today for its largest ever Downrigging Weekend Festival, scheduled for October 28- November 1, 2009, in Chestertown, Maryland. One of the most significant annual Tall Ship festivals on the East Coast, Downrigging Weekend 2009 will feature eight major Tall Ships as well as many more traditional schooners and workboats. Vessels scheduled [...]

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By: Tom Adkinson Memorable hotel rooms have stories to tell. My room at Great Oak Manor on Maryland’s Eastern Shore once was a gambling den. Cool, very cool. A previous owner, several decades before the place became the romantic bed and breakfast it is today, played fast and loose with the social conventions of kinder [...]

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Hello everyone at South Street Gallery  I attended Bethanne Cople’s Plein air workshop held in April. I procrastinated and registered just in time for the one remaining spot. I was apprehensive because I had never attended a workshop before. I just wanted to let you know my expectations were far exceeded. The workshop was an [...]

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