What to do…what to do…December 2015

There’s always plenty to do on the Connecticut Shoreline…even when it’s cold outside. Here’s a list of suggestions for things happening in our area that should keep you occupied throughout December.

Especially for Christmas

Fantasy of Lights @ Light House Park in New Haven – thru January 6th.
Torch Light Parade on Main Street in Old Saybrook – December 12th @6pm
Lantern Light Tours @Mystic Seaport in Mystic – thru December 20th
Holiday House Tour – Downtown Essex – December 12th

Activities & Performances

Click here to see what’s happening at The Kate. Everything from ballet, theater, comedy, and music all year.
Call Foxglove Farm and reserve your own horse drawn sleigh ride for 2 to 14 people in Lyme.
Don’t miss I’ll Be Home for Christmas at the Ivoryton Playhouse thru December 20th
Don’t miss the wonderful Christmas performances by Con Brio on December 11th & 13th
Everyone is welcome to sing Handel’s Messiah in Old Saybrook on December 20th, Bring your own score.

Art

Annual holiday show at Susan Powell Gallery in downtown Madison thru January 31st.
Check out the American Craft for the Holidays @ the Guilford Arts Center thru January 3rd.
Connecticut Landscapes at the Florence Griswold Museum through January 31st.

This is really just a short list and a sampling of some of the options for you here on the Connecticut Shoreline. We have resources for other activities so if you are looking for something else or something in particular give us call and we’ll be happy to help plan your special day(s) away.

See you at the inn!

Oh Yes it’s Ladies Night

It’s time shop local this Thursday from 5 – 8pm in downtown Madison. Checkin at Moxie or Cafe Allegre for a glass of wine and to get your ladies night small poster map and your wristband and let the shopping begin. The wristband enters you into a drawing and gets you discounts at participating shops and restaurants all night long. Stroll downtown Madison and enjoy the spirit of the holidays with friends and family. Spend the night and save even more. The Scranton Seahorse Inn will deduct $10 for every $100 you spend We’ll tally your receipts Friday morning before checking out after breakfast.

Maximum discount $50. Does not include restaurants. Call today and reserve your favorite room and get ready for some fun.

See you at the inn!

Veteran’s Day is always free for Veterans

Every year on Veteran’s Day we are proud to honor America’s veterans by offering them a free night at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. Veteran’s Day is Wednesday November 11th. If you are a veteran or know a veterans that would like a night away please call us to reserve your space.

Because space is limited this special and popular offer is for veterans who have not stayed with us on Veteran’s Day in the past. Proof of service is required.

Happy Veteran’s Day. Please be sure to shake the hand of a veteran and thank them for their service.

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.

Best Bed & Breakfast

We loved hearing that we won this category in a local readers poll. Feedback from our friends and guests make it all worth while and we send a big THANK YOU to all of you.

What tickles us even more about this is that while there a lot of places to stay in the New Haven and CT Shoreline area the top three places to stay in this poll are right here in Madison. So there you have it – Madison is a special place to visit and now you know that it’s a great place to stay too. Come visit for a day or two or three. We are here all year and would love to see you (again).

Read this great story about Madison Connecticut that was in the Hartford Courant recently.

See you at the inn!

Last Minute Special – Save $50!

Our relaxing porch overlooking the gardens

Everyone needs to getaway sometime and The Scranton Seahorse Inn is here to help you make that happen. Celebrate the end of June and the start of July with us here in Madison on the Connecticut Shoreline. When you book Tuesday June 30th and Wednesday July 1st we’ll take $25 off each night. This offer is good for these two nights only and you must book both nights for the discount. A delicious hot breakfast is always included.

Get here before the July 4th crowds and enjoy some beach time. Remember we have beach passes for free parking, towels, & chairs so pack lightly. Bike rentals are available for just $10 a day.

See you at the inn!

Last Minute June Special – Free Night

Looking for a last minute special for your June weekend? We have a great one starting Sunday June 14th. Book any room on Sunday and Monday and Tuesday is free. Spend 3 nights in Madison and on the Connecticut Shoreline for less than $400. We’ll call it our Flag Day Special. Call the Scranton Seahorse Inn today at 203.245.0550 to book your room while they last. Offer is valid June 14-16th only.

See you at the inn!

25% off for Paramedics in May

Every month we honor people from different professions. We try to bring them together in one place for a night or two to find new friends with common interests and to share favorite stories. In May we honor paramedics and emergency medical technicians. We know they work hard and we respect what they do and we are offering 25% off their bill throughout May. With that we hope to encourage them to take a break and relax with us here at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. If you are one of these people, or know one that you’d like to treat, this is place to be in May.

Call 203.245.0550 to check availability and make your reservation.

Mother’s Day Weekend – Last Minute Special

Cash at sunrise at the Madison town beach

We have some rooms left for the next week at reduced rates so no more excuses. Pack your overnight bag and come stay on the Connecticut coast and enjoy the sunrises, the May flowers and sunny beaches. Our rooms start at just $139 for the next week and that rate includes breakfast. And, if you’re interested, Cash and Theo will be available for petting and hugging.

Call us today and make your reservation while rooms last.

See you at the inn!

Teachers need a recess too…..

Last month we celebrated nurses and this month we celebrate teachers. If you’re a teacher and you’re lucky enough to have a bit of a break in April we hope you’ll spend a night or two at the Scranton Seahorse Inn. All month long teachers will enjoy a 20% discount off their room rates. We recognize your hard work, long hours and the pressures of your jobs during the school year (which seems to be getting longer and longer…) and want to you to know we are here to help you relax. Come stay with us and walk the beaches before the summer crowds get here, hike the trails, sip wine at Chamard, take in a live performance at The Kate, dine at Moxie, or get a massage. Or do everything. Or, maybe it’s time take a recess from everything and do nothing.

Call 203.245.0550 today for reservations and we promise not to mention parent-teacher conferences at all when you’re here.