Posted in Chestertown, Downrigging Weekend, Great Oak Manor, Historic Inn Maryland, Luxury Accomadations on Oct 17th, 2010
OCTOBER 28 – 31, 2010 The harbor and wharfs of Chestertown will be filled to capacity on the weekend of October 28-31, 2010 as ships from across the United States make their way up the Chester River to participate in the schooner Sultana’s tenth annual Downrigging Weekend. Established in 2001, Downrigging Weekend marks the close [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay Bed And Breakfast, Great Oak Manor, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast on Sep 30th, 2010
We ventured out to the Bay The weather was perfect that day When John made his crab It was certainly fab The best crab cake ever, I’d say! Our breakfast spread was delish With everything you could wish We’re lovin’ that eggie Not pullin’ your leggie ‘Twas such a wonderful dish! While there in the [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay Bed And Breakfast, Luxury Accommodations on Sep 30th, 2010
Read what this visitor has to say about her meeting at Great Oak Manor! Many thanks to you and Cassandra for making our executive committee meeting a success! You both made my job very easy! I have no doubt that we will be back again. I have an envelope that I meant to leave for [...]
Posted in Great Oak Manor, Luxury Accommodations, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast on Aug 31st, 2010
Well it certainly has been hot here on the shore’s of the Chesapeake. May, June, and July… and early August have been HOT. Friday the weather broke and it has been beautiful. The Eagles are flying, the Rockfish are running and Charly is swimming at the beach every day. There are still rooms left for [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay Bed And Breakfast, Great Oak Manor, Historic Inn Maryland on Aug 16th, 2010
My wife and I are regular guests at Great Oak Manor. The innkeepers, Cassandra and John treat every guest like family, making all feel welcomed and at home. We have stayed in six of the rooms and have always found them elegant, well appointed, and comfortable. Breakfast always includes a homemade special from Cassandra’s recipe [...]
Posted in Eastern Shore, Great Oak Manor, Historic Inn Maryland, Luxury Accomadations on Jul 29th, 2010
As an innkeeper and homemaker I have always been baffled by the mattress industry. Did you ever have a mattress salesperson give you a straight answer? The more you shopped, the more confused you got. So here are some answers from a savvy mattress person. Question: “What is the main ingredient innkeepers should look for [...]
Posted in Great Oak Manor, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast on Jul 19th, 2010
Thank you from Frisch Family; they have been coming here for fourteen years. Just wanted to tell you and Cassandra how very much we enjoyed our stay at Great Oak. It was the very best weekend yet; but I do think we must feel that way every year. Certainly it was the finest weather we [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay Bed And Breakfast, Great Oak Manor, Historic Inn Maryland, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast on Jun 27th, 2010
Great Oak Manor is rich in history dating back to the first recorded land grants. Lord Baltimore granted the land to Joshua Felton and Marmaduke Tylden in the 1600′s. The current Manor House was built in 1938 for the heir to the W. R. Grace shipping fortune. His name was Russell D’Oench, and Great Oak [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay Bed And Breakfast, Historic Inn Maryland, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast, Weddings on Jun 9th, 2010
The first wedding of the season was last Sunday. The Clerk of Courts, Mark Mumford joined our guest in matrimony and Charly was best man. The four of them Bride, Groom, Mark and Charly with the setting sun in the background… a beautiful site. Congratulations to the Rakitsky’s on their nuptuals. The Hahn family reunion [...]
Posted in Chesapeake Bay Bed And Breakfast, Eastern Shore, Waterfront Bed and Breakfast on May 28th, 2010
Great Oak Manor Here is what guests had to say… Having just returned from Great Oak Manor we have nothing less than glowing comments. The innkeepers made us feel totally at home and ensured we were both settled in and fully informed on activities at the inn and in the surrounding area that would be [...]