In honor of the tenth anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, innkeepers of four Distinctive Inns of New England--Captain’s House Inn in Chatham, MA; Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford, VT; Deerfield Inn in Deerfield, MA; Manor on Golden Pond, in Holderness, NH; as well as the celebrated Berry Manor Inn in Rockland, Maine--are offering free or highly discounted rooms to first responders on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
The offer for first responders----police men and women, firefighters, EMTs, Emergency Room staff, active military, or immediate relatives of fallen first responders--is in appreciation for their challenging work and to honor those who put their lives on the lines to make our communities safer.
A limited number of rooms is available.
To apply for a free or discounted room from any of the four Distinctive Inns of New England, first responders are asked to first “like” the Distinctive Inns of New England on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DistinctiveInns, offer a quick message about where they are from and what they do, then contact the innkeeper directly to request one of the rooms. Nominate yourself ot someone else. Interested first responders are asked to include complete contact information in their emails to innkeepers, explain where they work and why they qualify. To qualify for a complimentary stay from Berry Manor Inn, please "like" them on Facebook, then explain what you do and where.
Letters can be short or long, but must contain contact information and place of employment. Innkeepers will award rooms on a first come, first served basis to those who qualify. Each first responder may bring one adult guest with him or her. Those chosen will be contacted by email or phone.
The Captain’s House Inn in Chatham, MA (Cape Cod) was the first to create the idea of free rooms for first responders. They are offering three rooms to military, first responders or family members of fallen first responders on 9-11. The first to qualify will receive a complimentary one night stay including afternoon tea, evening refreshments, complete use of all the inn’s facilities and a gourmet breakfast the next morning. First “like” Distinctive Inns of New England on Facebook, then send your contact information and a little about your job to Info@captainshouseinn.com.
The Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford, VT will offer three rooms on September 11 to those who work as first responders. Each party will be treated to one complimentary night stay including afternoon tea & pastries, candleglow turndown service, breakfast and all gratuities. Simply “like” Distinctive Inns of New England on Facebook, then send your contact information and a little about your job to Leslie@RabbitHillInn.com .
The Deerfield Inn in Deerfield, MA, will set aside three rooms with a discount of $111 for first responders and their immediate families on September 11. Any responder with family (children) will be treated to an adjoining or adjacent room for free. Those qualifying will receive the discounted one-night stay, complimentary afternoon tea, and a morning continental breakfast. First “like” Distinctive Inns of New England on Facebook, then send your contact information and a little about your job to Jane@Deerfieldinn.com.
The Manor on Golden Pond, in scenic Holderness, NH will offer two complimentary rooms to first responders and a member of their family on September 11. Those qualifying will be treated to beautiful accommodations for two, afternoon tea, and a fireside breakfast the next morning. Simply “like” Distinctive Inns of New England, then contact Mary Ellen Shields at Manor On Golden Pond at info@manorongoldenpond.com. Be sure to include Mary Ellen’s name in the subject line.
Berry Manor Inn in Rockland, ME will offer free stays on September 11, 2011 (or an alternative date if necessary) on a space available basis. Café Miranda of Rockland will partner in the cause to provide a free dinner for those who win. To qualify first “like” Berry Manor Inn on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/berrymanorinn then nominate a first responder. Winners will be chosen and contacted individually. All those chosen are invited to bring one adult guest and will receive a complimentary overnight stay for two, homemade pie baked by the Berry Manor Inn Pie Moms and ice cream, a gourmet breakfast at Berry Manor Inn plus a free dinner for both in the travel party from Café Miranda. For more information, call 207-596-7696, http://www.berrymanorinn.com/specials.html. For more on the Berry Manor Inn and Rockland, Maine, see Notable Travels.
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