A Watery and Windy Weekend!

The Greenville Arms 1889 Inn happens to be in Greene county, NY which was one of the hardest hit counties by hurricane Irene (aka "tropical storm"). However, we must be located in a charmed little corner because while we did lose power for about 3 hours and our little creek did overrun its banks for a while, by Sunday evening everything was back to normal. We feel extremely lucky.

During the storm we had a full house of inn guests and workshop students! Everyone stayed high and dry and were able to enjoy themselves in spite of the unwanted weather excitement!

This was our creek on Sunday afternoon.

And this was the creek on Monday morning.

I've posted more information and pictures of our experience on our workshops blog.

Some near by communities such as Windham, were not so lucky and our hearts go out to them as they work hard to rebuild. We hope you come up for a visit when these towns and the businesses reopen to support them as they get back to normal. Windham Mountain is still on schedule for a full winter skiing season!

Mother Nature's April Fools Joke

The sun has been shining and the tulips and daffidils are springing up all over the grounds.

But Mother Nature was only fooling us! She's not quite finished with snow. We are suppose to get 4 - 10 inches tonight. So there is still time to get in some skiing at Hunter or Windham mountains.

And there is time for some more hot chocolate!

Hot Chocolate Weather

The snow is gently falling all around Greenville Arms 1889 Inn today. It makes me what to sit by a window with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book or my knitting.



The weather reports are predicting about 2 - 4 inches of fluffy white stuff, but the snow plows have been keeping the roads totally clear.

Without any wind, like the last snowfall, it is really quite pleasant outside and I love to see the snow collecting on the trees and scrubs.



The wishing well (the actual water well for the property before the property was connected to city water lines) is always picturesque in the winter.



Two of our most popular rooms in the winter (or any time) are the cottage rooms. Each of them has a gas fireplace and a whirlpool tub for two. The rooms are known as the South Cottage and the North Cottage.



Bundling up and sitting on the cottage porch with a hot beverage is fun, especially when it is snowing!



If you are looking for a more active stay in our area, the area ski resorts are getting plenty of packed powder! Windham Mountain and Hunter Mountain are just about 40 minutes away from our inn.