Since acquiring Swift House Inn in 2020, Matthew and Serena have constantly been finding ways to renovate and refresh the property. In 2021, they revamped the first floor of the Main House, which involved a big modernization of Jessica’s and a new look for the parlor. Serena… Read More
It’s a tough labor market in the hospitality industry, as many former hotel and restaurant workers have decided that they don’t want to come back to this line of work after the COVID-19 pandemic. So we needed advice, quick! From November 3 – November 5, Chatham Bars Inn in Cape… Read More
Inn guests enjoy the completed new patio. Photo by Serena Kim. Swift House Inn has a new patio! Over the past year, we have been renovating many of the common spaces at Jessica’s and Swift House Inn. The latest project was to build a stone patio off of… Read More
Have you ever been on the planning side of things for a special event and felt the stress of finding the perfect space to host your guests? While we often share of events, activities, and fun things to do and… Read More
Isn’t it often true that we tend to talk about the things we love? Perhaps after you saw an amazing movie or found a fantastic buy while shopping or even a passion that you have such as cooking. Well we happen to love our wonderful bed and breakfast, The… Read More
What do you get for that one person that is hard to buy for or when you really want to give something special that will show someone how much they are loved? You could go down to the local department store or even a boutique with unique gifts. When you… Read More
Jeff and I paddled into Ft Kent Sunday at noon, a couple of days ahead of schedule, with Michele and Susie there waiting for us! What a great reception!! Michele and I stayed the night in Bangor then drove home yesterday; Ft Kent is a long way up there!… Read More
Michele received a surprise message from Dan on Thursday-they are TWO days ahead of schedule! This means that she and Susie will drive to Fort Kent, Maine on Sunday to meet Dan and Jeff. It will be a wonderful celebration of their accomplishment. Read More
Dan called on Sunday night from Jackman, Maine. This is the last motel in which they will stay and the last cell phone coverage they will have for the duration of their trip. On Saturday they completed the most difficult portion of the trip: an upstream paddle/carry/walk the canoe through… Read More
http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/ Dan and Jeff have been on their canoeing adventure for about 3 weeks now. Section 2 of the trail took them from Long Lake to the Saranac River in upstate New York. They paddled through a unique Silver Maple swamp and century-old hand-operated locks. Read More
Swift House Inn Innkeepers It’s spring, well kind of here in VT but it is time for another adventure! I have departed on Thursday, May 8 on a 740 mile canoe trip. Jeff Loustaunau, a College mate and lifetime friend will be going with me. We will be paddling the… Read More
KI’ve been home a week now. It’s fabulous to be back in Middlebury and at work at the Swift House Inn. For almost 4 weeks my entire time was spent riding, planning, eating and looking for lodging to sleep. So now it’s adjusting to a normal schedule and trying… Read More