A Last Minute September Special

September is a great time to be on and near the beach in Connecticut. The weather in CT is spectacular with its’ warm days and cool nights. I could sit on the beach all day to watch the sunrise and the sunset. For the most part vacationers have gone back home and gone back to school leaving wide open spaces on otherwise crowded beaches.

We have a 3 night special at the Scranton Seahorse Inn throughout September that is hard to pass up. For just $399 you get your choice of (available) guest rooms which includes a full breakfast each day. We also have a supply of beach chairs and towels for you to borrow while you are here. Don’t forget bike rentals are available from the inn until the end of October for just $10 a day. The Madison Bike Share has been a great success this season and has benefited Vista Vocational along the way.

So if you’re not willing to let go of summer now is the time to make a reservation at the Scranton Seahorse Inn! Call us for availability today. Sorry, last minute specials cannot be used on existing reservations and do not include our two deluxe rooms.

An overnight stay, a cooking class, and dinner – all for 1 price!

Souper Sundays

There are many things we do here on the Connecticut shoreline in order to coexist with the cold New England weather. From skiing and skating to reading and hibernating, we each have our own ways to keep from going stir-crazy during Old Man Winter’s annual visit. One of my own favorite winter rituals is to make homemade soup. It’s healthy (well…sometimes!), satisfying and delicious, which means that in one pot I get to fulfill all of my promises to myself: live healthier, cook at home more, and eat better.

The aromas that fill the inn are second only to the reward of eating a bowl of hot homemade goodness. I enjoy it so much that I have have started sharing my ritual with our overnight Sunday guests and am calling it Souper Sundays. All guests that check in on Sunday are invited into the kitchen to help me prepare what will become the Sunday supper that we will share at dinner time. It’s a time to bring the ever-changing Scranton Seahorse Inn guest community together to do something fun, healthy and, if we do it right – utterly delicious.

Book your room with us and enjoy a perfect stay at a classic Connecticut bed and breakfast that includes a cooking class and dinner with (new) friends. Bring your own favorite wine if you wish, and we’ll provide the soup, bowls, and spoons!

December 14th: Butternut Squash with Sage and Apple & New England Style Clam Chowder
December 21st: Creamy Chicken Chowder & Spicy Red Pepper Bisque

See you at the inn!

Winter Wine Dinner on December 13th

We hope that you’ll join us for our last wine dinner of the season. I’ll be joined in the kitchen by Chef Paul Barron and we have put together an amazing hearty 5 course December dinner paired with some delicious wines from our friends and the Madison Wine Exchange. We are limited to 18th seats so call us to make your reservations. Rates for an overnight stay on Saturday and dinner for two start at $380.

Saturday ^.December 13th ^. 7PM

Cato Farms – Hooligan

local honey / grilled brioche

prosecco

Ginger-Orange Grilled Shrimp

belgium endive / watercress / frisee / pomegranate sherry vinaigrette

rose

Roasted Pumpkin Risotto

wild mushroom / toasted pumpkin seeds

white burgundy

Roast Pork Shoulder

parsnip puree / brussels sprouts & bacon / whole grain mustard / sage jus

pinot noir

Pair of Pears

bosc pear ice cream / poached pear

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Cooking Class – Pumpkin!

Our CSA from Bishops Orchard’s provided us with a bounty of local squash and pumpkin this season. This leaves us no choice but to invite you into the Scranton Seahorse Inn kitchen to help cook up some of our favorite perfectly sweet fall flavors. In this class we’ll start off by discussing the local varieties of squash and roasting techniques before we get started with a hands on class creating:

Pumpkin Ice Cream
Pumpkin Cheese Cake
Pumpkin Harvest Bread
Pumpkin Cannoli

Details:

Wednesday November 12th
5:30 – 8:30 (approximately
Maximum 8 students
$50 class only or
$160 class & over night accommodations (single occupancy, $210 – double)

Call me at 203.245.0550 today to reserve your spot. See you at the inn!

Beer & Cheese

….these are a few of my favorite things! Bill and I have been hard at work sampling a lot of the harvest beers and we’ve picked our favorites. The next step was to pair them with some of our all time favorite cheese. Now we can’t wait to share the results of our research with our guests. For the next few weeks during autumn rather than wine and cheese we’ll be featuring a harvest beer and cheese hour. Book your room and join us in the common dining room each night at 5pm and we’ll sample a few of my favorite things….

See you at the inn!

Honoring Veterans

As we do each year we will salute veterans for Veteran’s Day with an offer of a free room at The Scranton Seahorse Inn. If you are a veteran we welcome you to be our guest and to stay with us on the evening of Monday November 10th.

Once checked in, all are invited to joins us Monday evening for a wine and cheese reception. After our breakfast service on Tuesday all are invited to attend a special Veteran’s Day ceremony at 11am on Madison’s Town Green.

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This offer is for all veterans. Because we’d like to make certain we reach as many veterans as possible we limit to this to

veterans that have not already stayed with us on Veterans’ Day in prior years.

Please call us today at 203.245.0550 to book your room for Monday November 10th.

Can’t make it for Veteran’s Day? Ask for our Veteran’s Discount which we offer every day.

Free Tours of Faulkner’s Island

Every year the public is invited to tour the home of one of the oldest light houses in Connecticut – Faulkner’s Island. Be sure to make your plans to visit the island and the light house the first week in September this year. Visit faulknerslight.org for information on the island, the lighthouse and tours.

Shop Madison Sidewalk Sale & Save On Your Room Too

Sunday is the last day of Madison’s annual sidewalk sales and we just increased your opportunity to save even more money. Stay at the Scranton Seahorse Inn Sunday July 27th while you shop and we’ll take 10% off your bill for $100 you spend (up to 30%).

Here’s our suggested itinerary for a perfect Sunday:

Check in early
Shop the day away at the great shops and boutiques in Madison
Relax at the Scranton Seahorse Inn during our complimentary wine and cheese hour
Grab one of our lawn chairs and head to the Madison Town Green to enjoy Sunday’s free concert with the Larry Steven’s Band
dinner at Bar Bouchee.

Who’s better than you!? Call 203.245.0550 to book your room today. See you at the inn!

Beautiful works at Susan Powell Fine Art, downtown Madison

It’s such a privilege to have Susan Powell and her gallery in the center of Madison. Any day of the week and any time of year you can count on beautiful works of art adorning the gallery walls. And, if you’re lucky to be in town for an opening, you’ll meet Susan and the talented artists she brings to us. There is such an opening tonight, June 13th. The work of two artists, Del-Bourree Bach and James Magner, side by side on display thru July 13th. If you appreciate images of life by the sea you don’t want to miss this exhibition of paintings that deliver images of boats, sea life, and landscapes of the sea and marsh. A meet the artists reception is being held from 5-8pm on Friday June 13th.

It’s great to be In Good Company….

Madison Fashion Affair – April 3rd

This Madison Chamber of Commerce event sells out every year and brings fashion and fun together for an evening to raise money for its scholarship fund.

Several of our fantastic independent and local clothing boutiques come together on a single stage to highlight their spring and summer lines at the gorgeous seaside venue – Mercy Center. Join friends, family and local businesses for a few hours taking in the latest fashion while sipping wine and nibbling on foods prepared by Madison restaurants and food venues. Don’t forgot to stop by the very popular silent auction tables and bid on some fantastic items.

The Emcee of this years affair is none other than local new anchor and Connecticut icon Ann Nyberg.

Make it a ladies night out & stay at the Scranton Seahorse Inn for the evening. Rooms are just $120 for the night and include 1 ticket to the fashion affair ($25.00 value). Call the inn today at 203.245.0550 to book your room and reserve your seat at the Madison Fashion Affair.

See you at the inn!

Saturday . December 13th . 7PM

Saturday ^.December 13th ^. 7PM