For over 15 years we have been photographing a gorgeous and romantic venue. Right on the Eastern Shore side of the Bay Bridge you will find what we feel is the best little Inn in the world! We have always thought that this is the PERFECT venue for a Valentine Day get away and this year is no different. Here is some information from their website:

For an intimate dining experience on Valentine’s Day, Saturday February 13th and Sunday February 14th, Chef William will present an enchanting menu to exceed Aphrodite’s and Cupid’s highest expectations for romance.

For this most special occasion, his treasure trove of extravagant ingredients and exotic spices will be opened as he creates an enticing array of ambrosial offerings from Historic Kent Manor Inn’s acclaimed annual Valentine’s Day Menu.

Chef William’s Valentine’s Day menu is your choice of three, four or five courses starting at just $40 per person. You can add wine pairings to your dinner, too.  In addition to your luxurious Valentine’s Day dinner, you can also spend the night to make your Valentine’s Day the most memorable ever.

Most of our romantic rooms have four poster beds.  Rooms with fireplaces are available, too.  Romantic Stay and Dine packages start at $295. which includes your one night stay in a romantic guest room, most with a four-poster bed, your romantic four-course dinner for two, champagne and assortment of romantic sweets in your room and a red rose with your turn-down service.

For more information or to book your reservation contact Amy Fowler at the Historic Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant 410 643-5757  800 820-4511  410 643-7716 500 Kent Manor Drive  Stevensville, Kent Island, Maryland 21666

Below you will see two of my favorite photos that we captured at Kent Manor Inn

Visit us on the web:  K.R.R. Photography, Ltd.

For this most special occasion, his treasure trove of extravagant ingredients and exotic spices will be opened as he creates an enticing array of ambrosial offerings from Historic Kent Manor Inn’s acclaimed annual Valentine’s Day Menu.

Chef William’s Valentine’s Day menu is your choice of three, four or five courses starting at just 40. per person. You can add wine pairings to your dinner, too.

In addition to your luxurious Valentine’s Day dinner, you can also spend the night to make your Valentine’s Day the most memorable ever.  Most of our romantic rooms have four poster beds.  Rooms with fireplaces are available, too.  Romantic Stay and Dine packages start at 295. which includes your one night stay in a romantic guest room, most with a four-poster bed, your romantic four-course dinner for two, champagne and assortment of romantic sweets in your room and a red rose with your turn-down service.

Romantic Getaway Packages

Think of Historic Kent Manor Inn as your romantic getaway.  Plush four-poster king beds, some with fireplaces, all individually decorated guest rooms with special amenities upon arrival for your a one night stay in one of our romantic guest room, most with a four-poster bed, your romantic four course dinner for two, champagne and assortment of romantic sweets in your room, a red rose turn-down service, and a continental breakfast buffet the next morning.

Don’t delay in making your reservations for your special dinner or your romantic getaway.  Everyday at Historic Kent Manor Inn can be Valentine’s Day anytime you feel the need to escape and to renew yourself.

Sincerely,

Amy Fowler
410 643-5757  800 820-4511  410 643-7716
Historic Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant
500 Kent Manor Drive  Stevensville, Kent Island, Maryland

Historic Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant recognizes the importance of protecting the environment and promoting responsible green meetings. We realize the need to preserve our environment for future generations and responsibly use our resources to reduce waste. We responsibly offer the following green options for your next meeting:

Reusable, Not Disposable

The reduction of waste is a key element in preserving our environment

• Use of refillable water pitchers and glasses instead of bottled water. This can also be applied to iced tea and sodas
• Plastic items are replaced by cutlery including eliminating plastic coffee stir sticks
• Arrangements can be made for edible-organic or reusable centerpieces, i.e. silk. Cost for this will be the responsibility of the meeting planner.
• Paper doilies will not be used but replaced instead by coasters where appropriate.
• Custom menus will be printed on recycled paper
• Environmentally hazardous one use cups have been replaced by glasses or eco-friendly disposable cups

Organic and Local

It is well known that organic food reduces chemical pollution and has documented health benefits. Using local ingredients is also eco-friendly.

• Organic beverages such as tea and wines will be offered
• Local and in-season cuisine will be served wherever possible
• Seafood choices are sustainable
• Menus can include sustainable/organic options as well as vegetarian/vegan options.
• Seasonally, we grow many vegetables organically, on premises

Other

• Guests will receive information regarding walking trails and nature-based activities including wildlife preserves in the local area
• Any on-property green event space is incorporated into the event
• Our sales department will email contracts whenever possible to avoid paper waste
• We can assist in the purchasing for your meeting of flash drives, recycled pens and pencils, reusable coffee mugs or bottles

Recycling

• We encourage using paperless technology. New technology and media can eliminate paper waste. Create a conference website. Offer electronic registration and confirmation.
• Bins will be placed in each meeting room for all recyclables
• White boards will be offered rather than using flip charts
• If flip charts are needed, chart paper will be made from recycled paper
• Use LCD projectors instead of handouts- all documents can be emailed to all meeting participants. Another option would be to save all presentations on flash drives for each participant to take with them.
• If printed materials are a necessity, use recycled paper
• Provide conference cups or travel mugs for coffee and beverage breaks

We are committed to protecting and preserving the environment and creating a healthier and sustainable future in an ongoing manner and we will be continually expanding our efforts.

Chef William Lackey of Historic Kent Manor Inn on Kent Island creates a
classic dinner menu designed for this event, a portion of which inspired
by the cuisine of Ferran Adria from El Bulli of Barcelona. Chef William
has created Calvados caviar, tangerine powder and a citrus mint espuma to
compliment this Annapolis Supper Club menu along with a Chocolate Mousse
S’mores, a Hazelnut Gianduja and his Chilled White Chocolate Soup.

First Course
Butter Poached Lobster Wellington
Chervil Wild Mushroom Duxelle and Melted Leeks
Meyer Lemon Agar
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Second Course
Roasted Granny Smith Apple and Hydro Spinach
Caramelized Walnuts and Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Armagnac Vinaigrette and Calvados Apple Caviar
Hess Collections Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Third Course
Cranberry Ginger Sorbet
Citrus Mint Espuma

Fourth Course
Cedar Grilled Halibut
Organic Red Beet Puree and Tangerine Powder
-and-
Pan Roasted Dry Aged Angus Tenderloin
Crispy Young Fennel and Pinot Noir Air
Accompanied by Sweet Potato Pumpkin Hash and Parsnip Wrapped Asparagus
Penfolds “Thomas Hyland” Shiraz, Australia

Fifth Course
Trilogy of Chocolate
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Smore’s with Amaretto Marshmallow
Milk Chocolate Petit Four with Hazelnut Gianduja
Chilled White Chocolate Soup with Espresso Foam

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To make reservations please call 410-267-9390, ext. 112 or go to WhatsUpMag.com. Book Early—Events Sell Out Quickly. All sales are final

Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.

$99 per person including tax and tip

Wine and Cheese Party, Outstanding Buffet Options, Our Fine Desserts

Celebrate the Holiday Season in Style

Enjoy the Holiday season and welcome in the New Year with a private dinner, cocktail reception or party. Invite family, friends and co-workers for a magical event that will be remembered through out the year.

When booking your event at Historic Kent Manor Inn you will enjoy:

* Complimentary Holiday decorations
* Banquet captain dedicated to your function
* Event coordinator to assist with menu planning and the booking of vendors (DJ’s, magicians, transportation services, photographers and party theme specialists)
* Mulled cider station to warm-up your guests upon arrival

Groups of 15 to 150 can enjoy our epicurean delights prepared by Chef William Lackey. Chef William has created an array of lunch and dinner buffet and seated menu options along with hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and dessert displays.

Call 410 643-5757 or write today to learn what we have to offer!

Our professional catering and sales staff is available to assist you with every party detail!

For Group Dining and Party Planning
Contact Stephanie Fowler
800 820-4511  x 321

For Guest Room Blocks
Contact Christine Phillips
443 994-7919

500 Kent Manor Drive  Stevensville, Maryland on Kent Island

www.kentmanor.com

The Bride & Groom: Debbie and Bryan grew up in Ellicott
City, attended the same high school (Centennial High School)
and the same university (Virginia Tech) for undergraduate
and graduate degrees…yet they never knew each other.
“Bryan was two years ahead of me. Our siblings knew each
other, but we didn’t,” Debbie says. It was at a mutual friend’s
wedding, after college, that they finally met. The couple lives
in Catonsville where Debbie is a freelance writer and Bryan is
a project manager with Riparius Construction.

The Engagement: They had talked about getting married,
looked at rings, and even bought a home together. “I knew
it was coming. I was afraid I wouldn’t be surprised,” Debbie
remembers. While painting the living room of their new
home, Debbie suggested taking a break on the pretty fall day
and driving out to a favorite farm to pick out a pumpkin.
While searching for the perfect pumpkin, Bryan said this was
the kind of thing he wanted to do with their children some
day. He reached into his pocket and produced a diamond ring
… in a plastic bag. “He was afraid he’d lose it,” Debbie smiles.
“And I was so thrilled that I was completely surprised!”

The Dress: After having dragged her bridesmaids to “about
a dozen stores,” Debbie fell in love with the Paul Varsalonadesigned
gown. The taffeta bridesmaid gowns were by Venus.
The Venue: Their rehearsal dinner was held at the Rockfish in
Annapolis. For the reception, they were looking for a facility
that could accommodate an outdoor ceremony and an indoor
reception. Kent Manor Inn had both. “The ceremony site,
framed by a great big tree, was just so beautiful—exactly the
type of place we had imagined,” Debbie says.

The Ceremony: Walter B. Lett, the father of one of the best
men, performed the ceremony which featured a “declaration
of love” where Debbie and Bryan shared something they
had each written. The service also included a poem, “Golden
Dreams,” which had been written by Debbie’s maternal greatgrandmother.
“It was another personal touch that made the
day special,” she says.

The Reception: Appetizers included baked Brie and almond
stuffed phyllo rolls, fresh fruit, cheeses, and vegetable crudité
platters. Entrees were a choice of filet mignon with wild
forest mushroom glaze; pan-roasted honey-glazed chicken
stuffed with herbed cream cheese, and roasted vegetables
and couscous in phyllo. Debbie and Bryan opted for a main
course of crab cakes because “I wasn’t sure how much
time I would have for dinner and didn’t think steak was the
‘quickest’ thing to eat. So the crab cakes were both practical
and indulgent!” The wedding cake came from Peace of Cake
in Stevensville.

The Memories: “I couldn’t have been happier to hear all
the wonderful things Bryan said and promised during our
ceremony.”

Deborah Lynne Sticha to Bryan Thomas Rowe

Enjoy the Holiday season and welcome in the New Year with a private dinner, cocktail reception or party. Invite family, friends and co-workers for a magical event that will be remembered through out the year.

When booking your event at Historic Kent Manor Inn you will enjoy:

Complimentary Holiday decorations
Banquet captain dedicated to your function

Event coordinator to assist with menu planning and the booking of vendors (DJ’s, magicians, transportation services, photographers and party theme specialists)

Mulled cider station to warm-up your guests upon arrival
Groups of 15 to 150 can enjoy our epicurean delights prepared by Chef William Lackey. Chef William has created an array of lunch and dinner buffet and seated menu options along with hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and dessert displays.

Call 410 643-5757 or write today to learn what we have to offer!?

Our professional catering and sales staff is available
to assist you with every party detail!

For Group Dining and Party Planning
Contact Stephanie Fowler
800 820-4511  x 321

For Guest Room Blocks
Contact Christine Phillips
443 994-7919

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500 Kent Manor Drive  Stevensville, Maryland
on Kent Island

www.kentmanor.com

If you want a unique environment where new ideas and techniques can be shared, to enjoy fine food rather than the usual hotel fare and, most importantly, excellent pricing and superior value to help keep your budget trim, Historic Kent Manor Inn should be your choice. Many groups seeking a tranquil and peaceful environment have selected Historic Kent Manor Inn over and over again.

The Inn is situated on a 226 acre farm on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay within close proximity to Baltimore, Washington, Annapolis and BWI airport.  We are located at the first exit off of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, only 12 miles from Downtown Annapolis.

Packages available for the remainder of 2009 thru February 2010
Overnight stays of Sunday – Thursday

Each package includes:

Single Occupancy
Wireless Internet service to guest rooms and meeting rooms
Use of grounds for team building activities
Use of kayaks, paddle boats, bicycles and pier
Packages available on weekends for an additional $20 per person per package (Valentine Weekend is excluded)

Contact Christine Phillips for package details, double occupancy pricing and availability
Email:Christine or call (443) 994-7919

www.KentManor.com

But in terms of being catered to by a professional attentive staff who truly cares about your business and also a cost-effective venue,the solution is right over the Bay Bridge on Kent Island at Historic Kent Manor Inn located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Be productive. Be creative. Be innovative. Now is the time to approach your meetings from a new angle. Our hospitality team is ready to make it easy for you to deliver an engaging event. And our Marketing Partners can provide experiential activity based learning sessions, team building, uncommon entertainment and services that will result in kudos and rave reviews from your attendees.

Today, the area is still known as Thompson’s Creek.

The Thompson heirs sold the property to James Benjamin Bright in 1898.  His eldest son, Benjamin Harrison Bright, occupied the mansion and opened the house as a summer hotel called “The Brightsworth Inn”.  The business closed in 1911 and the Bright family farmed the property until selling it to the Reifsneider family in 1917. John Reifsneider continued to cultivate the land until it was purchased by Theodore Elliott Tolson, a native of Kent Island, in 1922.  Mr. Tolson reopened the house again as a summer hotel and called it Kent Hall.  After the death of Mr. Tolson the farm was bought by T. Worth Jamison in 1951 and renamed again as Pennyworth Farm.  Historic Kent Manor Inn was, and still is, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.

The original wing of the house was built circa 1820.  It consisted of a living room, dining room, large kitchen, pantry and cupboard on the first floor; four rooms on the second floor; and two large rooms on the third.  The center portion was added by Alexander Thompson just prior to the Civil War, circa 1860, with four rooms on both the first and second floors, and five smaller rooms on the third floor.  All of the rooms on the first and second floors of the 1860 addition still have their original Italian marble fireplace mantels.  From the eight window cupola on the roof you can see all 224 acres of the farm including the one and one-half miles of waterfront along Thompson Creek and Cox Creek.

Restored to its original beauty in 1987, Historic Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant now features twenty-four luxurious sleeping rooms, several conference rooms, a Garden House with seating for 150 guests and a four-star quality restaurant in a Victorian setting with working fireplaces serving fine New American cuisine with an Eastern Shore influence.  The Historic Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant is owned maintained and professionally managed by a holding company whose principals are David Meloy and Alan Michaels.  Our executive chef is William Lackey who lives on-premise with his wife and family in an adjacent home originally constructed as a log cabin circa 1799. The Historic Kent Manor Inn is an ideal location for meetings and corporate retreats, elegant waterfront weddings, or a romantic weekend getaway to a serene country setting.  Visit Historic Kent Manor Inn and let our staff introduce you to the essence of Eastern Shore hospitality.

(with special credit to Wendy Woods)