Occasionally the sun does shine

Believe it or not, the sun does shine in Maine. We've been able to take advantage of some of the best days. Most, not all, of our time is spent at the grinding block. Every once in a while we get to take accidental naps (Natalie) during a heated cribbage game, go for strolls down to the Saco with Grammy Knickerbocker-she's so awesome and work on our bicycles. We've managed to keep busy preparing for the summer rush and some special events. Most notably we've been invited to take part in Fields on the Saco this year. In it's second year, this dinner event features three other valley chefs and gobs of local products from goats milk cheese to Blueberry Vodka - it promises to be a great night. If our weather men/women are accurate I think we'll have another sunny one tomorrow. Let's see where the adventure brings us.

Sit Awhile and Enjoy the View!

How do we do it?

Our guest's #1 question to us-how do you find the time to have fun? Well, we make time! This area is to beautiful to leave unexplored. Our new favorite hobby- road biking. Here, Jonathan is out with a neighbor & fellow innkeeper at 6:30am. The winding roads behind our inn offer some of the most picturesque and beautiful country scenery found in New England. Mountains, corn fields, old farm houses, waterfalls, cemeteries dating back hundreds of years, the gently flowing Saco River and lots of animals, from cows to alpaca & sheep are part of our daily ride. Be sure to bring your bikes when you visit, and we'll send you on our favorite loops-maybe even pack you a picnic!

Cinco de Mayo Dinner Fiesta

Over drinks last spring with fellow innkeepers Hilary Jones and Derrek Schlottmann from The Admiral Peary House, we discovered our mutual love of authentic Mexican cuisine. It was soon decided we would host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, of course! Jonathan and Derrek fired up a terrific menu and produced absolutely amazing food, from hand-pressed corn tortillas & black chicken mole to Maine shrimp cerviche. We all had so much fun, we're doing it again. What better way to celebrate Mexican flavors and the onset of summer than a casual Mexican fiesta at The Oxford House Inn! Grab some friends and join us Tuesday May 5th, from 5:30-9pm. I've been perfecting my margaritas...the pear and ginger is the reigning favorite! Reservations, please. 800-261-7206

Glorious Signs of Spring..

With roof shoveling, yard sanding and frozen pipes now officially behind us (all of which were new experiences since moving to Maine), spring has cheerfully arrived. Our robins are back, my new tulip bulbs are making a valiant effort to push their way through the remaining shadows of snow, I drifted off to sleep last night to the sound of peepers by our pond and the first of Weston's local maple syrup is about to arrive from the trees down by the river. Spring vacation stories and summer plans are circulating among our staff, and we are busy planning several upcoming not-to-be missed events. Check in often!