Feb 21, 2016 | Happenings at the Bridges Inn
I have never had a “green thumb.” In fact, I sometimes did so poorly with my house plants that we used to jokingly call them “disposable plants.” When I bought the Bridges Inn almost 10 years ago, the house was totally furnished, including...
Aug 13, 2015 | Happenings at the Bridges Inn, Uncategorized
Summer of 2015 has been filled with landscaping projects at the Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House. We began last year with pruning the large maple trees and many of the large shrubs on the perimeter of the property. Today, August 13, we added a new bird house —...
Mar 29, 2015 | Happenings at the Bridges Inn
Owning a house built in 1792 means that we continually make improvements, both inside and outside. We have updated the plumbing, electrical, and heating systems; we have replaced windows; done significant work on the slate roof; and landscaping. We have replaced...
Nov 30, 2014 | Food & Dining, Happenings at the Bridges Inn
One of the things that our guests continually appreciate here at the Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House is the quality and variety of coffee and tea we have available. Available 24/7 in our dining room (self-serve): An assortment of Keurig K-cups and tea galore. K-cups for...
Oct 24, 2013 | Happenings at the Bridges Inn, Historical & Cultural
The Bridges Inn is located in a house built by the Whitcomb family, on a site originally settled by the Strattons. It is of a distinct style, only found in New England, where there was a high-concentration of Yankee farmers. We might call it an extended or...
Apr 23, 2013 | Happenings at the Bridges Inn, Nature and Outdoors
Today it looks and feels like spring has arrived in the Monadnock Region. Green grass is poking up from the soil and buds are starting to form on the trees. Flowers are blooming and the hours of daylight are longer. As of this weekend, this new Magnolia tree adorns...