A LITTLE HISTORY

BEN & SHEILA Founded, designed, built, furnished, decorated and opened the Inn the summer of 1974 with 16 rooms. THE INN Now completing its 35th consecutive season of operation. The Inn continues to be managed by its original founder & owner Sheila Wise. She is hands on, on site manager meeting & greeting guests & doing her utmost to see that standards of excellence are maintained throughout the resort with the help of her daughter, Jordanna Wise Lipson.
RELAIS & CHATEAUX Relais &Chateaux is an exclusive collection of 475 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries. Established in France in 1945 the Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Chateaux is also a family of hotleliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for, and a personal commitment to, ensuring their guest are privy to moments of exceptional harmony. To choose Relais & Chateaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches of Bali, from the olives trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Chateaux offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and discover a special place in a variety of destinations. The Relais & Chateaux signature reflects this ambition: “ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD.” For information or reservations, call 800-735-2478 or consult the web site at www.relaischateaux.com
Unique Location Located along the shore of an unspoiled, unpopulated beautiful lake giving many of its rooms spectacular views.
The Inn is in a county, natural setting in the midst of forests, fields, lakes & rivers, closest village is 5KM.

STAFF RATIO & PROFESSIONALISM

The ratio of staff to guests is 70 staff to 60 guests. These staff are 90% European professionals who are certified, trained, apprenticed and experienced in the Restaurant/Resort/Hotel Industry having worked at some of the worlds best properties and Michelin Star establishments.
They are recruited by Sheila (not by a commercial impersonal agency), mostly in the UK (Scotland, Ireland & England), France & Germany. Sheila receives literally hundreds of C.V's each year, screens them and personally interviews each & every applicant early December in Paris & London, whose qualifications (& availability) meet her requirements, Chefs, Chef de Rang, Maitre D', Sommeliers, Spa Therapists, Receptionists, Concierge etc etc.
These people are not young University students aspiring to be Doctors, Lawyers etc but experienced motivated professionals committed to their chosen profession in the Hotel/Restaurant industry and give their best efforts at all times realizing that their performance will impact on their chosen career. Thus the quality of the personnel is consistently outstanding, admired & applauded by our guests.
STAFF BREAKDOWN Restaurant 3 Maitre D' 2 Sommeliers 8 Chef De Rang 4 Commis
Kitchen - ll certified with CAP Cuisine, BEP, BTH, BTS from France, England, Scotland, Germany & Canada Head Chef Sous Chef 6 Chefs De Partie 2 or 3 Commis Head Pastry Chef Pastry Chefs De Partie
Bartenders - 3 certified & experienced Front Desk - 5 certified & experienced - from Canada, Scotland, England & Germany Spa - 7 International trained, registered & experienced Tennis – 5 players/coaches from US, Australia, South Africa & India. Golf – 2 players/teachers – Canadian