Enter Our “Pick The Oscar Winners” Contest & Win a Free Night

It’s Oscar season which means it’s time for our annual PICK THE OSCAR WINNERS contest. In the past we have given away a DVD of the Best Picture winner from the the prior year. This year I’ve upped the jackpot to not only include the DVD (Argo won best picture last year) but also a gift certificate for a free night at The Scranton Seahorse Inn. All you need to do is click the link below which will take you to the contest I’ve created on Survey Monkey. There are 8 categories you need to select winners for (1 selection for each question is required). Fill out your name and email address and your done. I will only reach out to you via the email address you provide if you are the winner. In the event of a tie we will randomly select a single name to be the winner.

If you’ve stayed here before you know we love movies and you already know about our DVD library. Guests have called our collection everything from “great” & “eclectic”, “crazy” & “awesome”. This is the time of year we add to that collection so return guests should be sure to take another look on your next visit. If you haven’t stayed here yet we hope you do soon and when you do be sure to grab a few DVDs from our library (this is also where you’ll find the free homemade cookies) and watch some good movies.

NOTE: I added the question “What’s your favorite movie of all time?” to the end of the survey. I’m curious to see how everyone responds and I’ll be sure to share the results. If we don’t already own the title that gets the most results I’ll be sure to get it. By the way my favorite movie, To Kill A Mockingbird, is already in our library. Good luck everyone!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER CONTEST

Special Rates Just For Teachers

Calling all teachers and educators! I’m not even sure there is a winter break (again) this year but in the event there is I have special rates through the end of February just for you. It’s my way of saying thank your for all you do and to let you know I think the future looks brighter every day thanks in part to your hard work.

These darn breaks seem to disappear and dwindle away with every snow flake that falls from the sky so if you have just a short window of opportunity to escape you really should. Of course it would be really great if you escaped to the Scranton Seahorse Inn. When you let us know that you’re a teacher/educator we’ll take 25% off your room rate whether it’s 1, 2, or 3 nights. And if you really need to decompress don’t forget to ask about our fantastic massage therapist who comes on site.

A full breakfast is included every day of your stay and I promise there will be no parent-teacher conferences while you are here.

Ladies Night in Madison

As if you needed another great reason to come to Madison! Enjoy the comany of good friends, good wine and good bargains! Click the picture to the left for details.

Be sure to stop in here at the Scranton Seahorse Inn for some spiked mulled cider and to purchase your gift certificates at 25% off .

There will a pop up boutique in the great room of the Scranton Seahorse inn featuring hand made soaps, bath salts and custom gift baskets from In O’Scents of Madison.

Stay the night (or two!) in one of our beautiful guest rooms after a fun night for just $99.

Christmas Open House – Santa too!

Join us Sunday December 2nd from 1pm – 4pm as we kick off the holiday season – inn style! Enjoy a leisurely ride on a hourse drawn carriage through the beautiful town of Madison. Enjoy our special Paws and Claus parade and then hop on the carriage to the Scranton Seahorse Inn and The Tidewater Inn for a special open house and tour.

Please bring a non perishable food item for The Madison Food Pantry.

Free Rooms for Veteran’s

Veteran’s Day is November 12th and we’ve got all of our rooms blocked on Sunday night for veterans only. It would be an honor for us to extend the courtesy of a free room on Sunday night and then, on Veteran’s Day, have the breakfast room filled with a collection of America’s heros. Spread the word to any veteran you know that deserves a night away and have them call us. And to my friends Josh Curry, Ron LeFebvre, Jerrod Sutcliffe, Ben Rogers, Vincent Carucci, and Shane Hobart I salute you every day but especially on this day – Veteran’s Day. Please call 203.245.0550 to reserve a room for yourself and a guest.

Madison Fashion Affair & Big Discounts at The Scranton Seahorse Inn

Looking for a good reason to spend the night in Madison? There’s a great event planned in town that will knock your designer socks off. For just $120 you’ll get a comfy room including a gourmet breakfast at the Scranton Seahorse Inn AND two tickets to the Fashion Affair. We’re are also one of many terrific restaurants providing food for the event which is a short two minute walk from our front door. Book soon because this event sold out last year!

Details below posted from the Madison Chamber

Step into Style at the Madison Chamber’s Fashion Affair! The Madison Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with its fashion members to present the second annual Madison Fashion Affair on Thursday, March 29 from 4:30-7pm at the Madison Art Cinemas. Last year’s event was a resounding, sold-out success, raising $5,000 for the Chamber’s scholarship fund.

Emceed by WTNH-8′s Sonia Baghdady, this high style event will benefit the Chamber’s Scholarship program. We’ll kick off the evening at 4:30pm with a wine and hors d’oeuvres as guests peruse the silent auction. Attendees will then be guided into the theater to catch a glimpse of Spring fashions as models display clothes and accessories available at local Madison retailers and Chamber members. After mingling with models and friends, guests will then leave with a goodie bag containing a spring-colored pashmina wrap as well as exclusive coupons and and certificates for use at select merchants around town.

Many thanks to our Major Sponsor: Spirits of Madison, and our Event Sponsors: Ciao Bella, Essex Savings Bank, Jolie Boutique, Khaki and Black, Wanda & Ed Pellegrino of Coldwell Banker, Sonas Med Spa, Spotlite Cleaners and Bette Zollshan of Wm. Pitt Sotheby’s

Last Minute Presidents Day Special

Presidents Day is an official holiday commemorating the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. What that translates into is a three day weekend which for many is the real celebration. We salute our 1st and 16th presidents by offering a last minute special. All available rooms on Friday 17th through Tuesday 21st are just $100.

Happy Birthday Mr. President.

Madison Cultural Arts Winter Concert

The Connecticut shoreline is a beautiful place to be in winter and when it’s coupled with beautiful holiday music it’s something you don’t want to miss. Madison Cultural Arts proudly presents their 14th annual holiday concert on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm. This holiday music celebration features the Trinity Girls Choir and the Elm City Girls Chior at the First Congregational Church in Madison. The choirs will sing a repertoire that includes music from Hanukkah, traditional Christmas Carols and popular holiday songs. As a bonus, the Constitution Brass Quintet will perform a Renaissance prelude and postlude to the concert.

The Scranton Seahorse Inn is always decked out for the holidays and is offering a special package that includes two adult tickets with your room for Saturday December 17th. Checkin will be available beginning at noon on Saturday and a reception of cider, cheese, and fruit will begin at 2pm. Because this is a sold out event it is advised that you arrive at the church at 3:30 when the doors open.

All inclusive rates are$195 – $225 and include guest room with early check in, welcome reception and full breakfast. Please call the inn at 203.245.0550 to reserve your room for this wonderful holiday event.

Dinners at the Farm, Madison Connecticut

What happens when great personalities come up with an idea to generate awareness of the importance and vitality of our local farming community? Things like Dinners at the Farm happen. And they’re happening right here on the Connecticut shoreline at Madison’s Barberry Farm and East Lyme’s White Gate Farm.

Beginning this weekend and continuing for several weeks you have the opportunity to eat delicous food prepared by some of the best chefs in CT and at the same time reconnect farming, cooking, and eating. Each event includes a tour of the farm followed by a 6 course menu including paired wines. And that’s not all. Dinners at the Farm also strengthens our community by helping to raise funds for local agricultural and humanitarian non-profit organizations.

There are still limited tickets available so check out the schedule and tickets page today.

Barberry Farms is just 2 minutes and White Gate Farm is just 30 minutes from our door. Make your farm dinner an overnight stay and enjoy a continuation of great local food during breakfast at the Scranton Seahorse Inn.

It’s great to be in good company.

Connecticut Renaissance Fair

There’s a great spring time festival happening right down the road in Guilford at the fair grounds location and it starts Easter Sunday with an Easter egg hunt. The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is happening over multiple weekends in April and May. Here you can escape to the past and experience a romantic age lost to time as you wander the streets of an 11th century springtime faire. Thrill to a full day of musicians, acrobats, fire eaters, knights, jousting, comedy and magic on nine stages featuring the best variety entertainment at any festival in New England – all included with your admission! New acts and old favorites return from around the world to chase thy cares away with smiles and laughter.

Shop ‘til ye drop at New England’s largest Medieval Marketplace featuring hand crafted and unique items you can’t find anywhere else! Dine like a King on succulent turkey legs, exotic foods, traditional festival fare, tasty treats and scrumptious desserts at our food stalls! Whatever strikes your fancy, you and your family will find it at The Connecticut Renaissance Faire.

Book a room at the Scranton Seahorse Inn and when you bring back your admission ticket you’ll receive 15% off your room rate.