It’s hard to believe, but autumn is just around the corner. In between running the Whistling Swan Inn, my northern NJ bed and breakfast, I’ve made the time to get involved in the community. Community involvement is important, and my … Continue reading →

It’s really heating up here in the New Jersey Skylands. Why not consider a relaxing mid-week getaway at the Whistling Swan Inn, my Stanhope bed and breakfast?  Book mid-week through July 31st (Sunday-Thursday) and save 25%*. There’s an abundance of … Continue reading →

The Skylands region of New Jersey, is filled with hidden gems. While shopping for carpet recently, my friend, Joanne, took me to her favorite haunt, the Chatterbox Drive-In, which is located in Augusta, only 20 minutes away from my bed … Continue reading →

The Whistling Swan Inn is a perfect venue for an intimate wedding reception that is customized to each bridal couple’s specific needs and budget. When Bob and Lynn came to my Sussex County bed and breakfast in January to book their … Continue reading →

We’re proud to announce that the Whistling Swan Inn, our northern New Jersey bed and breakfast, has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2013. This prestigious award recognizes the top 10 percent of all businesses worldwide for consistently high … Continue reading →

With the continued proliferation of the Internet, there is so much to learn about leveraging technology and social media to increase public interest in order to achieve business growth. Last March when I went to the Professional Association of Innkeepers … Continue reading →

I’ve joined the gym. Yes, it’s been long overdue, so I took out a membership at Crunch Gym, which is a veritable stone’s throw (quarter mile) from my New Jersey bed and breakfast, the Whistling Swan Inn. The gym just opened on … Continue reading →

It’s event season at the Whistling Swan Inn, my bed and breakfast in the beautiful New Jersey Skylands. We kicked off the round of spring parties with a lovely First Communion party at the end of April. The weather was … Continue reading →

I love food. Yes, it’s true, and I make no secret of it. A guest breakfast favorite at the Whistling Swan Inn is blueberry muffins. The following recipe is featured in my cookbook, Innside Breakfast. These delectable goodies can be … Continue reading →