The State Ship of Maryland, PRIDE OF BALTIMORE, II, and Chestertown’s own schooner SULTANA have announced that they will be offering joint public sails from Chestertown on Saturday, April 30. During these excursions, both historic schooners will sail the Chester River together, exchange gun fire, and enjoy the Springtime scenery, “The only thing better than [...]
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Posted in Chestertown, Chestertown Arts League, Eastern Shore, Great Oak Manor, Historic Inn Maryland, Maryland, Paint the Town-Chestertown, Taste of the Town, The Chestertown Arts League, Uncategorized, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast on Apr 23rd, 2011
Artists are welcome to paint on my property on their free day in the county Thursday April 28th. We also will be offering a 20% discount for artists to stay the weekend! THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Exhibit Sat. April 30, 5-7pm. Quick Draw 10am-12 noon, May 1 This event runs April 28 to May1 -Location: Kent [...]
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Just got home from a truly wonderful weekend with John and Cassandra Fedas at their B&B, Great Oak Manor, outside Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This is my second visit to their beautifully decorated, serene spot overlooking the Chesapeake. Cassandra and John welcomed us back like dear friends. We particularly loved John’s gourmet dinner and [...]
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The third annual Taste of the Town will be Sunday May 1, 2011. Sample signature dishes from a wide variety of Chestertown restaurants, as well as local wines and beers. Live auction, raffle and cookbook sale, all under the tent in Wilmer Park, rain or shine. Sponsored by The Downtown Chestertown Association. TASTE OF THE [...]
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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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Sultana’s Crew stands by at the base of the Main Mast as the topmast is hauled into place. Chestertown, Maryland: There is no surer sign of spring in Chestertown than the beginning of “uprigging” on the schooner SULTANA. Last week SULTANA’s new 2011 crew assembled in Chestertown and, under the direction of third-year Captain Tanya [...]
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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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Save the day with this Great Romantic Gift! Pay $199.00 before the 14th and get a Certificate for $269.00 Good on any day this year (not valid on legal holiday weekends) Tables and Rooms are available for Valentine’s Day Weekend. Music & Culinary Arts | December through April | Nine gourmet weekends of food and [...]
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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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