There is something just right about the Carriage House and the entire experience at the Kearney's farm. We were arriving around 9 pm after dinner with friends at Chef and Farmer. It was a pleasant drive out of town into the country to get to the Inn and Farm. When we arrived, there were beautiful rows of corn and a beautifully kept Inn, Carriage House and working farm. Mary Betty and I had arranged to leave the key as we were unsure how late we'd be. When we arrived the place was lit beautifully. There is a porch area in front of the Carriage House with a fan, barbeque and smoker (They also sell the meat they pasture raise and antibiotic free right next door). Leading up to the Carriage House is a comfortable and quaint front porch with two rockers looking out to the corn fields. Upon entering this 1850's beautifully kept and updated small house, Mary Betty has it set up in a way that feels special, with beautiful attention to the objects, furniture, linens, lighting that make is so comfortable. The temperature was set perfectly for our summer night and there was a kind and informational note on the fridge that helped us to some info about the property and the well functioning internet.
I sat for a minute out on the front porch and Mary Betty pulled up on her mower; she was out mowing the acres. She was kind, welcoming, practical and immediately put us at ease, inviting my wife and me to walk the grounds.
After settling in, we sat in the covered area for a while, feeling the breeze. The sky was clear and there were no mosquitos. Out in the distance, there's a hammock, swings and as we learned from the note on the fridge, an electric golf cart for use. They have a store on the farm where you can buy their pasture-raised beef and pork.
Then we played, cards, watched a show on tv, and had a good night's sleep. Mary Betty left a fan in our room especially for me as I need the sound to sleep.
We slept in, missing the country breakfast that sounded so good. Now as my wife gets ready, I'm sitting on the porch, listening to the calls of the birds and the relaxing wind chimes.
The only note I would give is the following: It's a bit hard to tell from the pictures -- the place does sleep 6, 2 in the converted sitting room, which has its own door and a separate entrance to the restroom. The beautiful master bedroom has two extra beds as well.
Staying here really added a beautiful, unexpected experience as part of our trip. Appreciate you Mary Betty!