INNSIDE SPECIALS
From September 22nd to November 20th, Whistling Swan Inn offers a Fall Foliage Midweek Getaway. Come experience the beautiful shift from summer to fall, as the leaves change from a green to a red or yellow. This two-night color package is offered midweek, Sunday through Thursday. A folder for a self-guided tour of the Skylands Region is included. Here, one can antique, shop, bicycle, apple pick, and of course, leaf peek. As the day cools down, enjoy a warm mug of apple cider and taste delicious autumn sweets. Packages start at $159.

MEET THE INNKEEPERS
Carol Lee Tieman
Morning Dove Inn, Belmar

Carol Lee Tieman finds it surprising that her guests often want to pitch in and help out around the inn, whether it's weeding the garden or shoveling snow in winter.

One time one of her employees was out sickso a guest offered to help out. Carol said, "Sure, if you really want to, you can strip the sheets and throw 'em down the back stairs."

She later received an email from the guest, saying how much fun she had throwing those sheets down the stairs. "When she comes this weekend," says Carol, "I'm going to write her a note: 'Monday you can bake the brownies. Tuesday you can change the towels. Wednesday you can weed the garden.' That's the kind of fun I can have with my guests!"

Fun Fact: Carol is very involved in disaster relief and has been down to Mississippi six times to help with rebuilding. Because she can stay for several weeks, she usually runs the volunteer center, coordinating more than 70 volunteers.

Nancy Gallimore
Sandcastle Bed & Breakfast, Barnegat Light

Nancy Gallimore never dreamt of becoming an innkeeper. For years she worked in the commercial fishing industry with her former husband.

"We built this building as our home with a store down below. The whole first level was a commercial fishing store, offices and workshops. The current exercise room had 40,000 pounds of frozen squid for bait!"

Her ex was a fisherman and ultimately went out and caught a "different fish," leaving Nancy with a whole lot of house and a big mortgage. After much deliberation, she converted it to a bed-n-breakfast and has been hosting guests ever since.

While it's sometimes tough being a single innkeeper Nancy loves the freedom. "You don't have anyone to tell you what to do."

Fun Fact: Nancy is a pilot and loves to fly her small plane.

EAT INN: Enjoy the orange-y and sweet taste of autumn

With its combination of delicious ingredients, the Pumpkin Caramel Mousse...(Victoria House Bed and Breakfast Inn, Spring Lake)

For another fall treat, try this Autumn Seasonal Salad...(Chimney Hill Estate Inn, Lambertville)

For these and other great recipes brought to you by the Preferred Inns of New Jersey, order "Breakfast, Brunch and More," for you, a friend or a family member who loves to cook.

NEW MEMBERS!
A warm welcome to:

Amy and Hans Herberg, Innkeepers
Williams Cottage Inn
506 S. Atlantic Avenue
Beach Haven, NJ  08008
609-492-7272
www.williamscottageinn.com