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Top o’ the morning to ye! Hard to believe it is March already! If there is one thing that sticks out in my head when I think of the month of March besides Spring, it would be St. Patrick’s Day. Why not come see Newburyport transform in Spring and celebrate?
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the who and why’s of this unique holiday and it’s traditions here is some brief history….
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick described himself as a ‘most humble-minded man”.
Saint Patrick is most known for driving snakes out of Ireland. It is true however there are no snakes in Ireland, and probably never have been since the island was separated from the rest of the continent.
So, why is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that this was the day Saint Patrick died in 460AD. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish immigrated around, they took with them their history and Celebrations. Saint Patrick’s day has become associated with everything from green and gold, to shamrocks and luck.
In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick’s day is a very big deal. Celebrations consist of wearing something green, parades, music and songs, Irish food and drink. Some communities even go as far as to dye rivers green. ( to read more go to http://www.st-patricks-day.com/about_saintpatrick.asp).
As an Irish American I am always one for showing my pride by wearing something green. A quick fun fact about me is my maiden name is “Harrigan”, If anyone is familiar with the famous “Harrigan Song” that’s me. Some other ways I like to celebrate is having the traditional boiled dinner, or playing the lottery just to see how lucky I really can be.
In my research for this blog I came across a great website if you are one of those who truly enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. (http://www.theholidayspot.com/
Tell us some of your traditions! After all everybody is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day!
As always may peace and joy surround you…….
Hello our dear friends,
I would like to thank each and everyone of you who took the time to submit your love story into our contest. They are all joyful and inspiring stories. Each unique like your relationships. To choose the winner I asked all my staff to vote for the one they liked. Please believe me when I tell you choosing the winner was a tough decision. However we all here at the Essex Street Inn would like to congratulate Karen Oesteicher from New York.
Karen has won a 20% voucher to use toward a stay with us between March 1st and May 31st, 2010. Along with a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Black Cow Tap and Grill when she arrives. Here is her story;
I met my husband in Barbados on the beach. I asked him if he was going to be there for long. He said he was just about to leave. We had one drink together. This was over the Christmas/New Years holiday. He asked me to come back early from vacation and go out with him on New Year’s Eve. I said, “I can’t make it this New Years, but how about next?” He surprised me and picked me up from the airport at 3 a.m. in the morning and drove me home in a blizzard. He proposed two weeks later and we were married 5 months later. I guess you can really call that “love at first sight”.
Thank you Karen for sharing your story and again congratulations. We look forward to seeing you soon.
So until next time.. Best wishes to you all for good health and happiness,
Your friends at the Essex Street Inn
Hello again our dear friends. We hope you have been enjoying 2010 so far.
February is here and I have always thought of it as the month for romance.I have to say that love is definitely in the air here in Newburyport.
Speaking of Love! We want to hear from you….
Tell us your love story and enter to win 20% off any room type for one night at the Essex Street Inn between March 1st and May 31st, 2010, along with $50.00 gift certificate to Black Cow Tap and Grill. **
Just send us a few paragraphs along with your name, e-mail and phone number, ideas for entries could be describing how you met your significant other, your first date, something special about the proposal,or even your secret to happiness. Anything you would like to share to inspire those other couples who have been together for a while or just starting out.
Submit all stories in the comments section below. All entries must be received no later than Feb.14,2010. The winner will be chosen and notified by February 22, 2010. The winning entry will be published in our March newsletter. So if you have not signed up for our newsletter, now might be a good time. ** Prize for this contest can not be combined with any other offer or promotion**
With that I feel compled to share with you a story…
I went to the Grocery Store as normal on my way home from work and I spotted this elderly couple holding hands as they crossed the parking lot to enter the store. I thought to my self how sweet this was. I coincidentally ended up in the same check out line behind them. I watched and listened as they discussed paper or plastic. On the way out I met up them and just had to know there story. I told them what I had seen in regards to them holding hands before entering the store and that I just need to know how long they have been together and what was their secret. The nice elderly gentleman said “61 years” and when I asked the secret his wife chuckled and said;” Well.. it is not so much we were holding hands to be romantic.. it was more for practicality. You see after two knee replacements I use him to hold me up”. I could not help but laugh.
As a single mom for 10 years, who recently found love again, this couple has become my inspiration. I have always told my 16 year old daughter that she will need to kiss a lot of frogs before she finds her true prince.
By the way. We are getting reservations for room blocks in regards wedding events being held in the area between now and the end of the year. So if you are planning a wedding or special event the area why not give us a call if you are looking for a place for out of town guests to stay.. or for yourself. We would be happy to help you find resources in planning your event.
As always we here at the Essex Street Inn wish you the best and hope to see you soon.
Kathy Ross~Manager
Continue reading February is the month for romance
Hello,
As I was sitting here at the front desk looking outside, between phone calls and other front desk duties I have as the Manager. I can see the sun shinning and the droplets of water from ice melting off the roof here at the Essex Street Inn.I had heard on the news last night that we are finally due for the January thaw the weather forcasters brag about. Around here, this time of year anything over 40 degrees is like spring . Hard to believe in just a few weeks we will learn the fate of springs arrival from that olde’ relable groundhog.
Did you know the Essex Street Inn is open year round?. Whether you are planning a trip to Newburyport or the surrounding area for a night, weekend or week, why not condsider staying with us. If you have not signed up for our monthly newletter we encourage you to do so. We may have some type of special going on or we will let you know of any special events that may be going on in the area.
All of us here at the Essex Street Inn sincerely hope that 2010 has started out to be all that you hoped for if not more. So until next time… Stay safe and warm. We look forward to hearing from or seeing you soon.
Hello again ! As we wind down the last few days of 2009 and begin to plan 2010, I can only guess that you like myself has been reflecting and anticipating. I am looking forward to the beginning of not only a new year, but a new decade. One thing my list for 2010 is to continue my work here at the Essex Street Inn and assist in providing you!… Our past, present and future guests with a memorable time while visiting Historic Newburyport Massachusetts. Whether you are visiting Newburyport for business or pleasure it is just as exciting in January . Lots of great shops, restaurants, etc. We here at the Essex Street Inn sincerely hope you will put a visit to us on your 2010 to do list. If you have not already, why not sign up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest news about us and the happenings around the city.
In closing we all here at the Essex Street Inn wish you a happy, healthy and safe 2010 and look forward to seeing you in the coming year.
Hello friends of the Essex Street Inn,
December has arrived. It seems the older and busier I get, time goes by so much faster. Would you agree?
December to me has alot of special meanings; first being the ending of another year, tieing up loose ends and finishing projects, as well as planning for the year ahead. Also being that this year on the 4th I will be celebrating my daughters Sweet 16. I would like to publicly announce how proud I am of her and of the wonderful young women she is becoming. We have a tradition in our house that I am not allowed to put the Christmas tree up or start sending out my holiday cards until after the 4th. Feel free to tell us about some of the traditions in your families ,we would love to hear them.
As I look around Newburyport the holiday season has offically arrived. Holiday lights, decorations, Christmas music and bells ringing on almost every street corner. All that is missing is some snow. A dusting would be just fine with me to make it all complete.
For those of you who have never seen what the holiday season in Newburyport is like. It is a memory to treasure.
We are open year round so if you are looking for a change in scenery or a place to stay while you visit family and friends for the holidays give us a call.
So until next time , best wishes and Happy Holidays!
Thanksgiving Day 2009 is just around the corner. Hard to believe we are approaching the end of another year. In the honor of Thanksgiving I would like to take a moment and share with you a few things that I personally am thankful for in 2009.
- My 3 wonderful children who always keep me on my toes.
- My family and friends that have continued to support me in my life.
- This wonderful job, that I would be mentally lost with out.
- And of course you. All of our past, present and future guests and friends of the Essex Street Inn.
Also about 15 years ago I became very sensitive to the natural hormone in Turkey. So I am also very thankful to my wonderful Aunt Laura and godmother who always goes out of her way and has made it a tradition be make me a roasted Chicken with fresh herbs from her garden.
We would love to hear about some of your Thanksgiving traditions or what you are thankful for this year.
All of us here at the Essex Street Inn wish you and yours a great Thanksgiving 2009, happy times and safe travels.
We here at the Essex Street Inn would like along with supporting our current Military members, take a moment especially today and thank our veterans.
Here is some brief history about Vetrans Day…
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.
An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.”
Did you know Newburyport was a center for privateering during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Newburyport is full of knowledge regarding the history of how this country became such a wonderful place. Why not plan a trip here and find out more?
So until next time.. best wishes to you and yours.. We look forward to seeing you soon…
Kathy Ross-Manager
Hello all! I’m Maggie. Hope you are all well and enjoying the fall season as much as I am. Different people have various favorite seasons. Me? I love the fall. Just the smell of it makes me happy. Being a true New Englander I prefer the cold, love hockey and football. Having my birthday in October might also make me a bit biased, but no one can deny the greatness of the season. Baked goods and coffee all suddenly become pumpkin spiced. Halloween candy is bought even if one lives in an apartment that will not draw any trick-or-treaters. And when walking outside we get to don cute layers instead of instantly sweating.
I have found the fall season is best spent in New England. I went to school in upstate New York. It has colorful foliage and a temperature change, but it was just not the same. We had an October break every year, and I made a point to come home every time. Visiting Newburyport was always on my to-do list. I highly recommend you do the same. Walking on the boardwalk or beach, walking along the streets shopping and eating at all our great restaurants are, in my opinion, even better when the temperature is a bit cool and the leaves are changing colors. And if you need a place to stay the Essex Street Inn is just the place. So come and enjoy fall how it is meant to be enjoyed.
Here’s to you,
Maggie and the Essex Street Inn Staff
October 4th already.. time sure does fly. Just because Labor day marks the unofficial end of summer and Columbus day is right around the corner. There is still plenty of fun things to do in Newburyport, MA. As I sit here thinking about the season of fall, its’ beauty, its’ calm feel. I came upon a brilliant idea and put all those thoughts in a poem..
Enjoy..
Ode’ to Newburyport in the fall and The Essex Street Inn
By: Kathy Ross
Fall… Such an exciting season, unlike the others…
The leaves are changing colors, the kids are settled back in school, the feel in the air is crisp and cool…
The days may be getting short. But why let that stop you from wanting to visit Newburyport…
Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, a trip to Newburyport is always a memory treasure…
Lot’s of things to see and do… historic sights, restaurants, and shops..
So much to see in just one day… why not begin by booking a relaxing overnight stay with us here at the Essex Street inn…Where all those places are just a few skips and hops…
After traveling from across the miles… Our friendly staff will greet to with smiles….
Our rooms are inviting… A great place to rest. We will even give you a free continental breakfast…
Come enjoy Newburyport… it is so beautiful especially in the season of fall…So ask your self this question… Do I need to get away? If the answer is yes…Make your reservation on-line or call us directly today…
Until next time..Best wishes from all of us at the Essex Street Inn,
We hope to see you soon..
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