A B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn

For business or pleasure, this restored Circa 1896 Georgian mansion is perfectly situated within the heart of the Historic district of East/Park Avenue in the Arts/Cultural section of Rochester, NY. Walk lovely tree lined streets to... more

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"Sparkling clean, impeccably decorated, wonderful service" 1/25/2010
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Stayed On: 1/2010

My mother, sister-in-law and I shared the Cottage Suite & sleeping porch. The innkeepers' attention to detail was amazing. The inn is gorgeous and oh-so-quiet. Manny was so helpful, even carrying our suitcases for us. Breakfast was delectable.

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"Elopement" 12/30/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

We were looking for somewhere to have a small, but romantic ceremony. The innkeepers went out of their way to make sure we had a weekend we will never forget.

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"Most Romantic, Posh B&B Ever!" 12/18/2009
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Stayed On: 12/2009

Exceptional B&B! Our room was so beautiful! Full of lovely comforts from the elegant fainting couch, to the cozy fireplace, beautiful country French decor and roses from my husband! The breakfast was so delicious too! Great hosts and a wonderful B&B find.

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"Restful, convenient, friendly" 11/24/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

A lovely, clean, stay with friendly hosts. Couldn't be more convenient or comfortable. I would (and have) recommend it to a friend.

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"A trip back in time-elegant home away from home" 11/11/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

My husband and I recently took a "babymoon" to the Edward Harris House to spend a night away from home before our first child arrives next month. Although we live in Rochester, we felt that we were on vacation the entire time. Manny and Susan were gracious hosts that not only provided a wonderful atmosphere to stay in but also entertained their guests in a family like manner. Fidel and Havana, the two dogs, were favorites and often greeted us at the door. The breakfast, the next morning was not only a delicious home cooked meal but set in the formal dining room made you feel as a very important guest. We are sure to return after the baby is born in order to get away for some much need rest and relaxation.

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"Edward Harris House Inn Review" 11/8/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

We are not B&B people but decided to try Edward Harris Inn for something different. The facility, ambiance, food, and service was outstanding and made us wish we had stayed in B&Bs before. it made our weekend very special.

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"A wonderful place to stay" 11/2/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The house is beautiful and the owner and staff were very friendly and made sure everything was to our liking. Our room (The Garden Suite) was spacious and furnished with great furniture and antique touches. Breakfast was great. Thoughtful touches also made us feel pampered: cookies in the dining room to munch on, port to sip, and a fresh log for the fireplace made our stay quite memorable. We ran out of time to see everything in Rochester, and we would stay here again if get the chance to go back and complete our sightseeing.

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"Review" 10/27/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This B&B was just off the charts. Susan & Manny were very accommodating. The room size and amenities were fantastic. Would definitely come back again.

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"Anniversary surprise" 10/22/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The experience made us feel like trying for another 40 years. Lovely little touches like soft robes, chocolates and wine. Lovely and gracious.

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"A Must Stay" 9/19/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

We have stayed at several B&B's around the country and this was by far one of the best. The room was decorated beautifully, exceptionally clean and very comfortable. The innkeeper Manny treated us to his home made peach cobbler for breakfast. What a treat. We will definitely be back again.

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"Beautiful and Relaxing!" 9/6/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

We stayed here for one evening on a long car trip back home. Should we ever visit Rochester again, we will definitely be staying here. Beautiful and immaculately clean rooms were a feast for the eyes. Attention to detail was evident. Innkeepers Susan and Manny, and 'assistant hosts' Havana and Fidel, were a pleasure to meet. The inn is in a quiet, charming neighbourhood, but within easy walking distance of a lively restaurant scene. We both enjoyed a very sound sleep in the Cottage Suite.

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"A perfect stay for our daughter's wedding" 8/26/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

Our family stayed here this week for our daughter's wedding. Everyone had a great time and our granddaughter felt like a real princess on her birthday. We had a fabulous bridal luncheon here as well! The rooms were lovely, and we felt so at home. Thank you Susan and Manny for a wonderful experience!

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"Quiet in the city" 8/21/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

The Edward Harris House is close to the hustle and bustle of the city and located near shops, restaurants and sites, yet is quiet. The rooms are charming, breakfast is outstanding and the innkeeper is very helpful.

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"best stay ever!" 8/19/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Manny & Susan Alvarez's Edward Harris House provided the finest B&B experience of my life. Fabulous food & beautiful surroundings, right spot, perfect weather.

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"Great location, lovely details." 8/17/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

beautiful house newly updated inside & out. We had the "Cotage Room" & it was spacious. Perfect walking location for nearby restaurants. Only small complaint was creaky bed. Friendly host. Lovely gardens.

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"A B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn" 8/3/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

The most beautiful B&B I've ever stayed in! So beautiful we had our daughter's wedding photos done there. The owners, Susan & Manny, were absolutely wonderful.

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"Wonderful, warm, and elegant." 7/29/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

We came to the Edward Harris House for a four day weekend wedding. The accomodations were elegant yet highly comfortable with lots of extra touches. Manny and his staff are wonderful -- we felt completely at home.

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"perfect" 7/13/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Everything about this B&B is perfect! Including it's location, in one of America's most beautiful and walkable neighborhoods, it's gorgeous interiors, it's spacious rooms, it's delicious gourmet breakfasts, and the graciousness of its staff!

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"Absolutely wonderful!" 7/6/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Our first visit to the Edward Harris House will certainly NOT be our last! This place was simply charming. The rooms were perfectly appointed. Service was spectacular. Manny and asst. innkeeper Heather made us feel like family. Can't wait to visit again!

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"Quiet and Relaxing Urban B&B" 7/5/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

The Edward Harris House is in the city of Rochester but you would not know it. It was so peaceful with absolutely no traffic noise. The house itself is filled with antiques and incredibly decorated. There was always something new to see. Manny was an excellent host and Heather a great assistant. We had three of the best breakfasts ever from them. The house is also sparkling clean. With all of the antiques it was impressive that everything was spotless. The area is great for walking or biking and we were able to walk to dinner each night and to many of the attractions that the city of Rochester has to offer. Overall one of the best B&Bs we have ever stayed at.

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"Discovery of a Wonderful B & B" 6/27/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

We never stayed at a B & B, and didn't quite know what to expect when we arrived at the Edward Harris House Inn in Rochester, New York. Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by the Innkeeper, Manny Alvarez, who graciously gave us a brief tour of the house and then showed us to our room. His warmth and friendliness made an immediate impression on us, and we thought that our brief stay there would be a unique one. Indeed, we were not disappointed as we had the freedom to enjoy relaxing in the cozy living room in a family atmosphere whenever we wished. We always looked forward to the surpise breakfast Manny would greet us with each morning while we enjoyed some casual conversation with him or the Assistant Inkeeper, Heather, and, at the end of the day looked forward to returning to the comfort and coziness of our room. Our experience at this B & B has convinced us that we will definitely return here during our next trip to Rochester. Thanks, Manny and Heather for a great experience!

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"A wonderful stay" 6/8/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

Our stay was really relaxing. The house is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and cozy. The breakfast was delicious an the innkeepers were really pleasant and friendly, and so were their dogs! I would return and recommend to friends!

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"City inn Rochester" 6/8/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

The inn is located in a beautiful treed setting in Rochester, NY. Large rooms are decorated unusual antiques and pictures. Susan and staff were very friendly and gracious hosts, suggesting dinning and places to see and sharing their puppy's, Fidel and Havana.

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"Peaceful and elegant!" 6/4/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

Spent three lovely days attending our son's graduation from university. room was beautiful, comfortable, and quiet. Breakfast- delicious. Will never stay at a regular hotel again!

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"Home away from home!" 5/5/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

My husband, our friends and I had the distinct pleasure of staying at the Edward Harris House for 2 nights last week and enjoyed it immensely! The house is beautiful and inviting, of course; but more importantly, Susan and Manny's hospitality made us feel as if we were in our own home. They are both so warm and engaging that we felt like we had known them for years. What a find! We will definitely return! LeAnn and Peter Marchewka San Jose, CA

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"Rochester delight" 11/11/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

A grand old home, with delightful innkeepers, great food, and very lovely and comfortable rooms, with every amenity.

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"B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn" 8/18/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

Very nice and pleasant atmosphere. Very nice stay.

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"Pleasant Experience." 6/9/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

It was a very pleasant experience. I was there for a workshop in Rochester. I have to say my senses were taken in so much as soon as we arrived in the driveway. It was soothing and welcoming, cozy, homey and accommodating.

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"wonderful escape" 6/9/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

not to be missed experience. beautifully decorated, great hospitality, gourmet breakfast, perfect host

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"what a gem" 6/9/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

the house is in credible, right down to every victorian detail. there is a cute dining strip within walking distance. would love to see CFL light bulbs in the b&b

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"I'll stay again and again!" 6/1/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

This is our third stay at The Edward Harris House. We travel here for business and pleasure often. We have tried all the other Inns and most of the hotels in the area. When we found Susan and Manny's Inn, we fell in love with the place and it's central location. We got anywhere we needed to be in minutes during the week, then parked our car for the weekend and walked to everthing we did on the weekend. There are two blocks of restaurants to choose from a block from the Inn. The rooms are amazing, the beds comfy and the rooms sparkling clean! We will be sure to stay there whenever our travels take us to Rochester. Why stay in a hotel when you can be treated like royalty?

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"Our night Away" 2/5/2008
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Stayed On: 2/2008

We were pleasantly surprised when arriving. Although we did not get the room I booked I loved the room. It was the second choice I had anyway. The bed was amazing and the shower was very nice. We felt we were in another world. I forgot I was in a city at all. Susan was accomadating, even drawing out a map to a restaurant we wanted to go to. Breakfast as nice. We were a bit confused though. I had no idea it was already out. What i saw i though was a continental. But it was a bit of everything. Once we realised it was breakfast it had gotten a bit cold, but was good anyway. Over all our stay was nice and just what we needed. : ) We would come back and recomend it to our family as well.

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"Wonderful Honeymoon!" 1/25/2008
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Stayed On: 1/2008

My wife and I stayed in the garden Suite and were thrilled with the attention to detail - warm, relaxing atmosphere, as well as a space heater for extra warmth, plenty of blankets all contributing to uour comfort & sense of ease. A great stay of our first night.

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"A gold star B&B" 1/23/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2007

Edward Harris house This B&B is in a beautiful well kept house – in a great location in Rochester & near fabulous food and shop. The cooked breakfast were delicious and the hosts went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay, H was a pleasure to stay in this super well run B&B.

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"Our First Stay" 11/27/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

Not only was this our first stay in the Edward Harris House, it was our first stay in a Bed & Breakfast. Susan definitely convinced us to stay again. It was a cold, blustery day, but Susan greeted my wife and I warmly in the beautiful foyer. She picked up on our personalities and sense of humor immediately. "Happy Babymoon," she said (my wife is about 21 weeks pregnant with our second child). Susan is very friendly and makes every effort to accommodate. Fidel and Havana said "Hello", too! We stayed in "Emily's Room", and it was fantastic. It has a four-poster bed and a fireplace. There were bottles of water and snacks on the dresser, and a teapot and cups on a serving tray on the bed. There was a dozen roses on the table, with one on the bed, just like I requested. We had our own bathroom, complete with robes. The bed was very comfortable. We met a great couple from Ontario sitting in the living room, and we ended up having breakfast together. Susan brought out a delicious dish of French toast and sausage in the shape of a butterfly (complete with syrup antennae) - delicious and fun! It was sad to have to leave. We got to say Hi to the talented and thorough housecleaning person on our way out - the place is immaculate! We appreciate our inception to staying in B&Bs - Susan spoiled us. Hopefully, we can stay at this one again sometime! Thanks, Susan! God Bless ~ Bless God

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"Lovely Fall Getaway" 11/2/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

A charming B and B close to Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes region. (one hour drive to each) Susan, Manny and the pups made us feel welcome and comfortable in their beatifully decorated historic home.

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"ONE OF THE BEST !" 10/2/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

Susan and Manny Alvarez could not have been more gracious. I felt welcomed and completely at home in their lovely establishment. The breakfasts never 'repeated' during the five mornings I was there. Presented elegantly, unique and delicious. (I have stayed at other Bed & Breakfast's where I was offered a choice, but of limited content.) Little touches, like water and complimentary snacks, placed daily in my room, were also appreciated. Use of the formal living room and beautiful backyard was encouraged. Altogether a most enjoyable experience. Whenever I find my self in the Rochester area again, I look forward to a repeat visit in their home.

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"Couldn't Be Better" 8/20/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

Everything about this home is pristine. It's as clean as you'd like your own home to be. The quality is top-notch, be it food or linens. The rooms are charming and very quiet. They've thought of everything and take great pleasure in making sure you are comfortable. This is the epitomy of wonderful B & B.

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"weekend at the Harris House" 6/17/2007
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Stayed On: 6/2007

We spent a weekend at the Harris House for a family wedding. The location in the Park Avenue District is superb and walkable to the Eastman House and museums. The rooms were beyond charming. All other people stuck in the downtown Hyatt were jealous of us.

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"Spectacular accomodations!" 6/17/2007
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Stayed On: 2/2007

Our stay at the Edward Harris House was out of this world. At my arrival on Feb 14th, the house was beautifully elegant. My room was perfect-spotless,cozy and warm - Most enjoyable were the innkeepers themselves, I was treated like royalty.

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"Wonderful in every way!" 6/8/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

We've been staying here since our son was a high school senior interested in RIT, and now he has graduated from there. It is always a pleasure to be in Susan & Manny's home; they are friendly, attentive, kind, yet low key. The house is beautiful, and always changing! A true gem.

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"Fabulous" 6/4/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

Absolutely gorgeous house, impeccably kept rooms and common areas. Attention to detail phenomenal. I've stayed many times and I plan to visit again soon.

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"Best stay in Rochester! " 6/1/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

After staying in many other places in Rochester, I will always stay here in the future. The food was excellent, Manny and Susan are great hosts, and the Inn is incredibly beautiful. Don't miss this on your next stay!

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A B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn Bed and Breakfast
A B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn, Rochester, NY - Inn
A B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn
35 Argyle Street
Rochester, NY 14607
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Phone: +1-585-473-9752
Fax: +1-585-473-9752
Toll-free: +1-800-419-1213
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Susan and Manny Alvarez
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Guest SalonBreakfast at The Inn
The Formal Dining RoomThe Foyer and front stairs
The Garden Suite dressing area and ensuite bath.The Garden Suite
The Madelyn has recently been decorated in a French theme. With it's softly fauxed walls, French doors leading to a new ensuite bath with oversized tiled shower, this room is a favorite with many return guests.Emily's Suite is a young and bright room with lot's of sunny space. Separate desk nook overlooking the gardens makes for a wonderful space to work (if you must).
The MadelynThe Cottage Suite Bedroom area
The Cottage Suite sitting area, a great place to sit and read by the fire.Rented in conjunction with The Cottage Suite only, this sweet resting place is remindful of warm summer nights at Grandmas.
The TreehouseThe Cottage Gardens in early spring.