Nancy Shepherd House Inn Blog

Justice of the Peace

David McLaughlin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:19:44 +0000

Your innkeeper, David McLaughlin, has been appointed marriage commissioner by the Circuit Court Judge of Winchester. Two weddings performed so far!

Now with WiFi

David McLaughlin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:59:05 +0000

The inn now has powerful high-speed WiFi for guests bringing laptops.

New Romantic Shower

David McLaughlin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:03:34 +0000

A brand new (and very expensive) ceramic tile shower for two is now finished in the bathroom on the second floor, right across from bedrooms 1 & 2. I designed it for couples looking for a fun alternative to a hot-tub. It has two built-in tile corner seats with symmetrically balanced pairs of grab-bars securely mounted on the walls to help you get up. It’s already a big hit with all the couples who have come here for romantic getaways since it was finished on September 1st. Of course, it is very much enjoyed by individual guests as well.

Bathroom on the second floor

David McLaughlin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:43:00 +0000

The remodeling is done! …quite an improvement for couples looking for a romantic getaway. This bathroom now has a large luxurious tile shower for two, for guests who choose bedrooms 1 or 2. There are two built-in corner seats in the shower.

September 25 Patio Concert

David McLaughlin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:31:59 +0000

I’m hosting another patio concert at the inn on September 25. The Critton Hollow String Band, an absolutely wonderful group that plays old-time and more. As always, the gate opens at 6:00. The show starts at 7:00. $10.00 per person. Bring your own lawn chair and cooler of refreshments. And bring your instrument for the jam after the concert under the tiki-torches!

http://www.crittonhollow.com/

http://www.nancyshepherdhouse.com

Old Sledge Patio Concert!

David McLaughlin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:25 +0000

Please spread the word about the patio concert on Thursday, August 26th, a performance by the amazing string band, Old Sledge out under the tiki-torches. They are simply fantastic.

http://www.oldsledgemusic.com/

Kindly be prepared to contribute $10.00 (or more if you can afford to) into the tip basket. It all goes to the group. Credit card payments accepted.

Bring your own cooler and lawn chair.

Beds

David McLaughlin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:14:41 +0000

All bedrooms now have amazingly comfortable NovaForm queen size mattresses on solid platform beds with the finest soft linens. Sleep comfort is a priority here. So far every guest since I installed these beds has raved about the comfort after a great night’s sleep.

New Beds All Around!

David McLaughlin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:54:18 +0000

The latest project here is to put brand new NovaForm queen beds in each room. Bedroom 1, 2, 3, and 4 are now complete, with new mattresses with fine super soft 600 count cotton, on solid platform beds.

Each room now has one queen memory-foam bed.

Gone are the twin beds (well, except for one). Gone are all the standard full size beds. Gone are the footboards.

The guests are saying that these new beds are the most comfortable beds they’ve ever slept on.

Valentine Events

David McLaughlin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:41 +0000

Valentine candlelight Dinner by Adam for eight lucky couples on two evenings! Take your pick. Or how about brunch?

Adam and his culinary team will present six gourmet courses, paired with fine and rare wines from Adam’s private collection, on both Saturday, February 13, and Sunday, February 14.

In addition to those two evenings of ecstasy, Adam will also present a multi-course candlelight Champagne brunch on Sunday the 14th at 11:00AM at the inn.
Adam’s candlelight dinner or brunch by a warm fire, and our service in this wonderful old inn will be a Valentine experience you will cherish forever. Dinner is
$65.00 (plus tax and gratuity).
Brunch is $45.00 (plus tax and gratuity). All drinks are included at no additional cost. Each couple will have their own table unless group seating is requested.

Of course there will be live string music by David McLaughlin and Stormie Keating.

For reservations, please call ASAP.
David McLaughlin 540-247-5073

Our 5th Dinner by Adam

David McLaughlin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:41:14 +0000

Our amazing Dinners by Adam have been very successful, and our service is fine-tuned to near perfection, so…

We’re having another Dinner by Adam next Saturday evening, December 12, (by reservation only). Seating is at 6:00. Cost is $65.00 plus tax and gratuity. Credit cards accepted.

As of now, half the seats are reserved already!

If any of you bring instruments we’ll have a jam after dinner.

As always, comlimentary wines of very high quality are expertly paired with courses.

And ah, yes…Our culinary master has come up with a menu for this coming Saturday’s award-winning presentation grade Dinner-by-Adam at the Nancy Shepherd House Inn.

It is:

First course> Fennel and Red Miso Soup:
A creamy pureed soup accented with the saltiness roasted flavor of organic red miso

Second course> Lobster Cavatelli:
A home made semolina pasta dough paired with Maine cold water lobster and
finished with a rich heirloom tomato foam and fresh chive

Third course> Smoked Scallop with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, Mousseline Sauce:
A U-10 diver scallop, smoked with pistachio shells, pan seared and resting atop shaved Brussels sprouts and Virginia bacon, finished with an emulsified butter sauce

Fourth course> 48 Hour Short Rib with Cassoulet, Cognac and Truffle Jus:
Sous Vide beef short ribs, gently braised for 48 hours accompanied by three bean compote enriched with demi glace and fresh herbs, finished with a Courvosier cognac jus fortified with black truffle jus from Italy

Fifth Course> Compressed Pink Lady Apple with Apple Cider and White Cheddar:
Organic Pink Lady Apple compressed and cooked, paired with extra sharp
Vermont white cheddar cheese, finished with a nutmeg and cinnamon local apple cider puree and crisp wheat

Sixth course> Sponge Cake with Cranberry, Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Cashew and Crème Anglaise:
Soft sponge cake paired with a velvety cranberry sauce, a house made peanut butter ice cream, shaven cashew and vanilla crème anglaise

Please let others know about these fabulous special event dinners we hold. We don’t want it to be Winchester’s best kept secret. The more popular they become, the more we’ll do. Tell people about our email list and blog!