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New Entry at the Inn

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We are feeling very pleased with our new (and long overdue) entry. We are honored to know a local master craftsman that resurfaced the concrete steps, repaired the decorative woodwork, repaired the roof, and forged two wrought iron railings. It's very rewarding to repair/replace things on this beautiful building and make them look like they once did with quality design, materials and craftsmanship. It's always a challenge to decide (and budget) what is worth keeping or replicating and what isn't. We usually decide to keep or replicate. We want everything to look as original as possible. We had to have two columns replaced/replicated. We think they look spot on. Maybe we are the only ones that know which are new...and we think the wrought iron railings are much like what would have been in place originally. We should post "before" photos, but it was ugly. We always focus on the positive and progress, so we are only posting the demo, in progress, and the beautiful
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One of Our Winter Projects

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Room 9 was just refreshed and redecorated: new beautiful king size brass bed, new cute farmhouse distressed night stands, new table and ladder back chairs (with funky blue and white modern fabric seats), fresh paint all around, new cushy carpet, gorgeous East Lake marble top dresser, and even new room darkening drapes. I do love to refresh guest rooms. To see the finished room and to have guests love it as much as I do is a wonderful feeling. We always have a list of winter (slow season) projects, but this was my favorite this year. It's a hit with guests too :)
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Happy New Year! Welcome 2022!

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  Surf & Turf Special     2022 is almost here. Fingers crossed for a less challenging year than 2021. In fact, we are ready to celebrate the exit of 2021. Join Us.     Overnight stays in our recently renovated guest rooms are $119 including breakfast New Year's Day.     Dinner at the Corner Pub will be served 3 - 10 pm with their regular dinner menu plus a yummy Surf & Turf Special with a 10 oz sirloin, deep fried jumbo shrimp, mashed potato, vegetable & salad starter.     Reserve today, space is limited.     Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!
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General Daniel D. Minier, Builder of the Rogues' Harbor Inn

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  General Daniel D. Minier, Builder of the Rogues' Harbor Inn Major General Daniel D. Minier was born September 30, 1794 in Lansing, NY. His father Abram settled his growing family, wife Rachel & eventually 9 children, in Lansing from Elmira in 1793 after purchasing 600 acres of military lot 87 from Captain Van Rensselaer of Albany. *General Minier served in the 50th Infantry Brigade of the New York State Militia during the war of 1812 . He served until 1836 when it is believed the Hotel began operating. *General Minier began building the Central Exchange Hotel (aka the Rogues' Harbor Inn) in 1830 on 5 acres of land in Libertyville (now known as South Lansing) along the stage coach line from Albany to Buffalo where the horses were exchanged- hence the name Central Exchange Hotel. From Libertyville (South Lansing) stages went to King Ferry and were barged across the lake to Kidder's Point, then onto Ovid and points West. *According to Alice Bristol, "History of the
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Stouthearted Jewelry Gallery is finally open!!!

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  We are proud to announce that the Stouthearted Jewelry Gallery is finally open. It's adjacent to the lobby for the inn and is open Fridays 3 - 8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11 - 4 pm, or by chance or appointment. We specialize in handmade jewelry from sterling silver & 14K gold with exquisite one of a kind gems. We are proud to be a member of the Greater Ithaca Art Trail . Find us on Facebook & Instagram www.StoutheartedJewelry.com 607-533-3535, press 1
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The Corner Pub at Rogues is Open!!!

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  The moment we have anxiously awaited is here. The Corner Pub at Rogues Harbor is open! The owner, Kerry Brace, has done a beautiful job updating the pub and kitchen. He opened the doors a few weeks ago and was greeted by so many happy and familiar faces. The menu has some old favorites and some new additions. Its a decidedly food forward pub with lots of craft brews, local wines and cocktails of all sorts. Indoor booth style seating and outdoor porch booth style seating is available. Open everyday 3 - 11 pm. First come, first serve, no reservations 607-533-0400 or 533-3535 (press 2) Menu available at www.RoguesHarbor.com/restaurant
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The "New Normal"

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We all have begun to adjust to our new Covid 19 reality and yet we have already grown tired of ceaseless masked selfie posts and perpetual Covid 19 email updates. But, we need to share information with you about what we are doing at the Inn to protect our guests and ourselves. We want to let you know what procedures are in place.  Some are new, some aren't. We may update these procedures as new NYS mandates & information become available. So, here we go: - All staff will be temperature tested prior to their arrival at the inn. Any staff members with a temperature, any symptoms what so ever, or known exposure will not be working until proof of a negative test result is presented. - All staff  wear masks at all times while at the inn. - All staff wear masks & gloves while cooking, serving breakfast and cleaning. - All staff maintain a social distance of six feet from others whenever possible. - Any guests with symptoms or known exposure should NOT check-in &
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