Happy New Year Special from the Parish House Inn

We wish a Happy, Prosperous and Safe New Year to all the guests and friends of the
Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. We look forward to seeing all of you in the new year.

Our New Year special: Purchase a gift certificate for $150 or more and you will also receive your choice of our cookbook or one of our Logo maroon pottery mugs.
(The gift certificate can be used anytime throughout the year, so plan ahead for your special occasion or upcoming celebration.) Just call us at 1-800-480-4800 with your credit card and we will send it to you.


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn, and Ann Arbor/Ypsi;anti area bed and breakfast gives a thumbs up to the Michigan Firehouse Museum

Another Historic Ypsilanti destination to explore:

It's a great time to visit the Michigan Firehouse Museum! The Museum is decorated for the Holidays! Come in and see fire trucks and Christmas trees now on display, all for our the "regular" admission prices of $3.00 for Adults, $2.00 for Seniors and Students and Free for those under 6. The Museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 to 4, Sundays from 12 to 4 (except Dec 26th) and we are closed on Mondays.

This just one of the local museums that you can visit when you wake up at the Parish House Inn, a bed and breakfast in Historic Ypsilanti, Michigan. Book your room right on line today!

Happy Holidays! Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn: an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

HEARTLAND TRAILS - Antiques, Bed & Breakfasts, Wineries, Orchards, Museums, Festivals, Breweries, & Farms

HEARTLAND TRAILS - Antiques, Bed & Breakfasts, Wineries, Orchards, Museums, Festivals, Breweries, & Farms

Interesting information I wanted to share. When you stay at the Parish House Inn bed and breafast in Ypsilanti,, you can check out the local antique stores for some vintage ornaments.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

The Thymes Eucalyptus Collection for guests at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast

The Parish House Inn proudly provides our guests with soap, shampoo, cream rinse and lotion from the Thymes Eucalyptus collection, a leading bath and body specialty brand in luxurious and eco-friendly in-room amenities.

The Thymes® Eucalyptus Collection, stands apart in its uncompromising quality and attention to detail. The skin- and earth-friendly formulations contain no sulfates (SLS/SLES), DMDM hydantoin, parabens, phthalates, petrol-derived ingredients, mineral oil, urea, DEA, TEA or propylene glycol. And they are never, ever tested on animals.
Thymes believes in creating inspiring fragrance experiences rooted in botanical tradition and formulated with the best possible ingredients to enrich the mind and body, leaving you refreshed and renewed.
The fragrance is a fresh blend of invigorating eucalyptus oil, crisp Italian lemon, lime and petitgrain--a scent that not only wakes you up, but leaves you centered, open and ready to take on the day with warmth and vitality.

Book your room today for your getaway and enjoy these amenities as well as the hearty homemade breakfast and cookies, popcorn, our video library plus tea, coffee and cocoa.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

December Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Scones with Cranberry Butter

This is our favorite Holiday scone recipe at the ParishHouseInn. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Cranberry Scones
with Cranberry Butter

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
s 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 sticks chilled butter, cut up
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup buttermilk
Glaze;
1 tablespoon cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Add butter and beat with electric mixer until well blended and resembles corn meal. Add cranberries and orange zest, and stir to mix. Add buttermilk and mix until blended. Father dough into a ball and divide in half. On a lightly floured noard, roll into 2 circles about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Cut each circle into 8 wedges, and place on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake for 12 -15 minutes or until golden.
Remove from oven and brush with glaze

Cranberry Butter

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cranberries
2w tablespoons light brown sugar
1tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon ground walnuts
1 teaspoon each orange zest and lemon zest
1 tablespoon buttermilk

In a large bowl, whip butter at high speed with electric mixer until pale yellow. Add all ingredients except buttermilk and whip until mixture is light pink. Add buttermilk and whip until incorporated.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Holiday Conservatory Exhibit and Display: A Christmas Tree Carol – The Time-Traveler’s Guide
Educational and fun for kids of all ages, A Christmas Tree Carol takes a cultural, nonreligious look at the holiday tree bedecked as it was in the past and present, and how it might be decorated in the future. The display features a dazzling display of eight trees in period finery from early Victorian times to the present and beyond.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Category: Events
Date: 11/25/2010 to 11/30/2010
Date Details: During Conservatory open hours, Nov. 24–Jan. 6
Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm




Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Santa Says escape from the stress at the Parish House Inn and the Cupids Caper Special

ESCAPE FROM THE HOLIDAY STRESS WITH SANTA'S "CUPIDS CAPER"

SANTA SAYS ...YOU DESERVE THIS ONE NIGHT GETAWAY THAT WILL GIVE YOU A BREAK FROM ALL THE HOLIDAY STRESS. WHEN YOU CHECK IN TO THE ROOM OF YOUR CHOICE YOU WILL BE GREETED WITH A FRESH FLOWER BOUQUET, A BOTTLE OF BUBBLY, CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES.... AND WHEN HUNGER STRIKES. YOU CAN ORDER THE PIZZA OF YOUR CHOICE AND WATCH MOVIES ALL NIGHT LONG....JUST ADD $60 TO YOUR ROOM RATE. ROOM 4 AND 9 ARE GUESTS FAVORITES! WANT TO ADD A MASSAGE? CALL A FEW DAYS BEFORE TO RESERVE AND ADD $95 TO YOUR ROOM RATE.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Downtown Ypsilanti's "Starlight Spree" and More

So much to see and do December 3 - 5 in Ypsilanti. Book your room at the Parish House Inn and you will convenient to everything!
DOWNTOWN EVENTS; Ypsilanti's Starlight Spree. December 3-4 Friday & Saturday; Late Night Shopping. Come enjoy starlight shopping and discounts at the variety of local retail and food merchants in downtown Ypsilanti's three districts: Downtown, West Cross & Depot Town.
Friday, Dec 3: Library Plaza - Downtown - Santa comes to Town 6:30pm along with Tree Lighting & Caroling.
DEPOT TOWN EVENTS;
Saturday, Dec 4: Depot town - Breakfast with Santa 9:00am/ Tree Lighting 6:30pm
ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET;
Friday - Sunday, Dec 3-5 and 10-12 - Riverside Arts Center Downtown - Arts & Crafts Market Fri 5-9pm/ Sat noon-7pm Sun 1-4pm

A Fund raising event for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Candlelight Tour/ Taste of Ypsi on December 4th, from 6-10pm. Advance Tickets Only are available in Depot Town at Nelson Amos Studio $40.00 (buy 3 tickets, 4th ticket is 1/2 off) Candlelight ticket includes Sunday Tour. Limited quantities so get yours now.

Sunday Tour: December 5th, noon-4:30pm. Advance Tickets $15.00 available at Haab's Restaurant/ Nelson Amos Studio/ Salt City Antiques/Sidetrack - Day of Tour tickets $20.00 available at Haabs Restaurant. Proceeds benefiting Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn is a Better Way to Stay in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area

View Parish House Inn to EMU and UM in a larger map

Searching for a hotel in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area for an event near Eastern Michigan University or the University of Michigan? Instead, choose a "Better Way to Stay" and select the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. The Parish House Inn is in a convenient location, offers affordable rates, complimentary hearty home cooked breakfast and comfortable rooms with upscale amenities. An unbeatable value for business travelers, families and visitors to our area.
For more information, photos and on line availability and and booking go to Parish House Inn.com.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Ypsilanti is sixth most affordable college town by Coldwell Banker Real Estate

MostAffordable College Towns,

A new study by Coldwell Banker Real Estate reveals that many students and their families are opting to purchase houses in college towns rather than pay for dorms, reports Forbes.

To determine rankings, Coldwell Banker looked at the list prices of houses in 120 college towns, which had at least 6 homes available for purchase between April and September of 2010. Forbes gives the fifteen most affordable college towns


Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Baked Spicy Pears in Cranberry Sauce ..a recipe from the Parish House inn cookbook

a recipe from the Parish House Inn cook book

BAKED SPICY PEARS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE
..An easy seasonal breakfast treat or dessert

1 can (16 ounce) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored and halved or sliced

Combine cranberry sauce, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat.

Place prepared pears in a 9 X 13 inch glass baking dish or 2 1/2 quart casserole. Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the fruit. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 40 - 50 minutes or until pears are tender. Let cool and the refrigerate.

Serve with vanilla yogurt and granola if desired. Halved pears can be sliced lengthwise, and fanned out on a small plate, then topped with more of the sauce. This makes a beautiful presentation.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Thanksgiving Sleep-Inn and Dine-Out Special at the Parish House Inn and Haab's Restaurant

NOVEMBER SPECIAL

THE "SLEEP-INN...DINE OUT" STRESS RELIEVER THANKSGIVING SPECIAL

RELAX THIS THANKSGIVING WITH THIS TWO NIGHT GETAWAY *

A Traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 2 at Haab's restaurant (one block away)
Welcoming cheese and fruit tray and a bottle of Sparkling Apple Cider
A parting gift from the innkeepers
Your choice of room 3, room 4 or room 8
Select your 2 days; November 24 & 25 or November 25 & 26
Specially priced at $265
Room 9, the Jacuzzi suite is $295

*PLEASE CALL 1-800-480-4800 TO BOOK THIS SPECIAL

Chris Mason, Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Ypsilanti Holiday Home Tours Supports Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

Get into the Holiday Spirit with a weekend getaway at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast, shop at local stores and go on the 14th annual Ypsilanti Holiday Home Tour.

A Fund raising event for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Candlelight Tour/ Taste of Ypsi on December 4th, from 6-10pm. Advance Tickets Only are available in Depot Town at Nelson Amos Studio $40.00 (buy 3 tickets, 4th ticket is 1/2 off) Candlelight ticket includes Sunday Tour. Limited quantities so get yours now.

Sunday Tour: December 5th, noon-4:30pm. Advance Tickets $15.00 available at Haab's Restaurant/ Nelson Amos Studio/ Salt City Antiques/Sidetrack - Day of Tour tickets $20.00 available at Haabs Restaurant. Proceeds benefiting Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

Website: www.ymow.com

Chris Mason
Innkeeper

Parish House Inn

Fall on the Huron River at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast

This is the view from the backyard of the
Parish House Inn right now. You can sit on the swing and watch the Huron River below, or sit on the patio and gaze at the incredible color of the leaves. But you can only get the full spectacular view when you book room 4 or room 9.....and you can do it right on line from our website...I look forward to your stay this Fall.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Cinnamon Breakfast Apples now being served at the Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn
Cinnamon Breakfast Apples

Yield: 4 servings

This is a wonderful and easy recipe for cooking apples to serve for breakfast or dessert. Use a cooking apple like Rome beauty because it doesn't break down to a mush. This dish should keep the bite - size shape after cooking.

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
4 or 5 large cooking apples (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons water

1. Combine sugar and spices.
2. Peel and core apples.
3. Chop apples into bite size pieces and layer in a 4 cup measure alternately with sugar mixture.
4. When there are 4 cups, put apples and water into a medium sauce pan.
5. Cover and cook over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender.

Serve warm or cold. This will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

PUMPKIN SCONES

makes 8 scones

This recipe is a delicious addition to your breakfast table. We serve it at the Parish House Inn with an egg dish, like spinach quiche. These are yummy served with orange marmalade, apple butter or spiced whipped cream.


2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 cup golden raisins or chopped apricots
3/4 solid pack canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 400o and coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, Mix well.

Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in raisins or apricots and set aside.

In a small bowl, beat egg, stir in pumpkin and buttermilk. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well. On a lightly floured board, pat dough into a circle 3/4 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.

Place dough on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray. Brush tops with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a preheated 400o oven for 10 - 12 minutes until light brown on top and a wooden toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.



Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Ypsilanti Cafes, a short walk from the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast

These cafes are just a short walk away from the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. Book your room on line today.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

By: Tom Perkins
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Ypsilanti area offers plenty of fall fun

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Hay rides are a great way for families to celebrate autumn.

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If you're looking for fall fun, Ypsilanti has plenty to offer. Read on for the details on everything from costume parties to Oktoberfests to apple- and pumpkin-picking and more.

The embodiment for fall-related fun in the area is Wiard’s Orchard in Ypsilanti Township. Among the many possibilities for enjoying an afternoon are a cider mill, pumpkin-picking, apple-picking, hay rides, pedal tractor racing, a petting farm, a corn maze and much more.

By night, Wiard’s transforms into The Night Terrors Haunted Thrill Park. Choose from six scary activities, such as the Labyrinth Haunted Corn Maze, Hayride of The Lost or Scareyoke.

Amore low-key venue for picking pumpkins and apples throughout the season is Wasem Fruit Farm on Judd Road. The farm is open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Once you fill up on cider and homemade doughnuts, head next door to the Talladay Farms Corn Maze, which also offers bonfires for larger groups in the evening.

Harrison Brown of Ypsilanti jumps off a hay bale at an event last year.

File photo | AnnArbor.com

Ypsilanti is well known across the region for its antique car shows, and one of the more unusual is the last show of the season on Oct. 3. The Southeast Michigan Antique Truck Show in Riverside Park is free and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Organizers say it will feature roughly 40 trucks, including a 1924 Garford flatbed, antique fire trucks, a 1930 Model A Gas Tanker and much more.

“It’ll be exciting -you’re going to get a real cross-section of trucks,” Jack Miller, owner of the Heritage Auto Museum said.

Stop by the Corner Brewery on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. for the annual "Imagine. A John Lennon Birthday Concert Fundraiser." Local artists Chris Buhalis, Jo Serrapere, Danny Kline, Ypsitucky Colonels and many more will perform John Lennon songs, and the $10 admission will go to support the Veterans for Peace “Peace Scholarship Program”. The scholarship assists students involved in an accredited peace studies program. The event is endorsed by Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono.

If you like beer, costumes and rock and roll, drop in to the Corner “Boo-ery” on Oct. 30 for their Halloween costume party. Admission includes food and music provided by Manhole UK.

For a more family-oriented Halloween party, check out the Ypsilanti Downtown Halloween Party on North Washington Street on Oct. 29 The event is free and runs from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be music, games, a costume contest and candy for kids under 12 years old.

After the party stop by the Dreamland Theater at 26 E. Washington St. will present the puppet adaptation of Stephen King’s “Children of The Corn” on Oct. 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and prior to the party the Ypsilanti District Library will hold "Scary Story Time" at 4:30 p.m.

You can plan a stay at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast and walk to these events.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

"Pianos 'Round Town"playing near Parish House Inn B&B

The Parish House Inn is a short walk from this event. It will be a lively addition to Ypsilanti's already busy downtown and Depot Town.

Press Release:

Regarding: Pianos 'Round Town

Dates: Sept. 24 - Oct. 11, 2010

Location: Ypsilanti's Historic Depot Town and Downtown Ypsilanti (Michigan Avenue)

Time: Business Hours every day

"Pianos 'Round Town" jointly sponsored by the Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit, the Depot Town Association, and the Nelson Amos Studio will take place from September 24 till October 11, 2010. The pianos, placed on the sidewalks at various locations will be available for all to play during business hours. The event is modeled after "Play Me I'm Yours" which took place this past year in London, Sidney, and most recently in New York City. Pictures and updates can be found on facebook; video performances will be posted on www.youtube.com/pianosroundtown. ; For further information, contact Korin Hancherlian-Amos at 734-484-2787 or e-mail korinamos@aol.com

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Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn,an Ann arbor/Ypsilanti area B&B loves Wiard's Orchard and Country Fair

Wiard’s Orchards & Country Fair

Wiard's Orchard and Country Fair has it all for fall: Apple Orchards, U Pick Apples, U Pick Pumpkins, a cider mill with cider mill donuts, bakery, pony rides, a corn maze, petting farm, giant inflatables, Old West hayrides, and more!

Makes Wiard’s Country Fair a great place for fall adventure. The-hand dipped caramel apples have people talking all over Metro Detroit! Wiard's has been serving the community since 1853, growing beautiful farm fresh apples, baking awesome apple pies, and serving customers with a smile. Country Fair Hours 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M./Dusk

Wiard's Special Events for 2010

Sept. 18 & 19 Grandparent’s Weekend
One free child with one paying grandparent
Teacher’s Appreciation Weekend

Sept. 25 & 26 Soccer Weekend – Children wearing Soccer uniform admitted at ½ Price

Oct. 2 & 3 Scout Weekend
Boy/Girl Scouts wear uniform scarf, hat, or vest and get a discount.

Oct. 9 & 10 Photo Contest Weekend
Go to www.wiards.com for details and entry form

Oct. 16 & 17 Community Awareness Days– Safety and Service Visitors
Ronald McDonald Sunday, October 18 @ 2:00

Oct. 23 & 24 Wiard’s Reunion and Pumpkin Festival
Former employees wear your old Wiard’s Shirt or Hat for Free Admission for yourself.

Oct.30 & Oct.31 Wiard’s Costume Party

Further Event Information

Sep. 18, 2010 - Oct. 29, 2010
Only on: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cost: Wednesday-Friday $8.50, Saturday-Sunday $11.99
Address: 5565 Meritt Rd., Ypsilanti
Phone: (734) 482-7744
For more info, visit website

Enjoy!!

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area B&B is now family friendly

The Parish House Inn has made some changes to accommodate families and people traveling together sharing a room. Please go to our website to check availability and to book online.

The first photo is room 3. There are now 2 twin beds and it can also be made into a king size bed for couples.

Room 4 is the second photo. A twin size bed has been added, which will accommodate a third person in the room. It also makes a nice daybed.
The queen size four poster bed and back of house location makes this one 0f our most popular rooms.

In the third photo, room 9 shows a king size bed and a new sofa bed, which will accommodate
a third person sharing this room. With the 2 person jacuzzi tub, it is still our most popular room for romantic escapes and wedding nights.

Chris Mason, Innkeeper

Parish House Inn

Summertime in Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Summertime in Matthaei Botanical Gardens

This is a lovely spot to visit and "smell the flowers" anytime. You can click on the link and read all about it.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Eastern Michigan University Parents Stay at the Parish House Inn

Eastern Michigan University is only 1 mile from the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. Parents helping new students move in will find a comfortable, homey and convenient place to rest after their busy day. You can check our availability and book the room of your choice tight on line. A 10% discount will be offered to parents of EMU students who book online until September 2. Just be sure to leave a message and I will adjust the rate. I look forward to seeing new parents and renewing past friendships. Please note these significant dates.

• Sept 4: Freshmen move-in
• Sept 4-7: Freshman orientation
• Sept 5-6: Upper class move-in
• Sept 8: Classes begin

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Ypsilanti Heritage Festival 8/20-22 is just 2 blocks from Parish House Inn

The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival is a celebration of this town, the second oldest city (Detroit is the oldest) in Michigan. There are crafts, music, children's activities, food, an encampment of re-enactors and so much more. The Parish House Inn is just 2 blocks away....so come and enjoy the celebration. There is so much to see and do....don't miss it!

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area B&B, recommends the 13th annual Beer festival in Riverside Park

The BEER event of the season is back...The Michigan Brewers Guild presents the 13th annual Beer Festival held at Riverside Park, 515 E Cross Street, in Depot Town, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Friday's event is 5 - 9 PM and Saturday is from 1 -6 PM. More that 300 hand-crafted beers from more that 50 breweries statewide, plus music and food. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. For more information visit www.MichiganBrewersGuild.org.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
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Historic Ypsilanti's Parish House Inn is a short drive from the Henry Ford

Did you know that American History lives at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village?
Or that the IMAX Theater has Michigan's largest IMax Screen? Or that you can take the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and watch the assembly line produce an automobile? The Henry Ford offers all these opportunities for you to experience the evolution of our great country. You can go to the web site to plan you vacation.

You can extend your stay and experience the Victorian charm and modern amenities of The Parish House Inn bed and breakfast, located just a 30 minute drive from The Henry Ford in Historic Ypsilanti. For photos, room information and availability, please check our website.

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Parish House Inn

Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch recipe a favorite at the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanit area bed and breakfast

Parish House Inn
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch

The dark brown sugar and nuts in the topping gives this a flavor boost!

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup water

2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups coarsely chopped rhubarb

1 cup rolled oars
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9X9X2 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a 1 quart saucepan mix together sugar and flour, Add the water and stir. Cook over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in fruit. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Mix together oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over the top of the fruit mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is bubbly in the middle.
Serve warm with cream.
ENJOY!!!

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

It's Fresh Strawberry Season at Michigan Lake to Lake Bed and Breakfast Association Inns

It's Fresh Strawberry Season at Michigan Lake to Lake Bed and Breakfast Association Inns

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Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast is a fan of 11th annual Elvis Fest July 9

ELVIS! ELVIS! ELVIS!

The 11th annual Michigan Elvis Fest begins July 9, 2010 at 5 PM in Ypsilanti's Riverside Park. The Parish House Inn bed and breakfast is a short walk to all the excitement. Book your room on our website today!



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Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast garden in bloom.

The Parish House Inn garden is in bloom! From the parking area, the wall of climbing roses provide a wall of color and fragrance for the patio area. The swing offers privacy for two and a view of the garden and the river below, while comfortable patio seating encourages conversation. Plan your getaway this summer and enjoy our beautiful backyard garden.


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Visit Ann Arbor Art Fairs, July 21-24, plan a stay at Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area B&B

Your visit to the Art Fairs plus an overnight stay at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast will be an unforgettable experience July 21 -24, 2010. The innkeeper "knows the territory" and will be able help you maximize your visit with maps and information. It's easy...you can book your room online on our website.


The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair , July 21 -24,
transforms Ann Arbor into an impressive outdoor art festival showcasing the best in fine art and fine crafts. This award-winning, juried fair features ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass, wood, fiber and much more!

Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs, which together attract over 500,000 attendees from across the nation.

The State Street Area Art Fair is a nationally recognized and award winning art fair that combines the talents of 325 artists with a host of merchant displays along the vibrant streets of Ann Arbor's campus area. It is one of four Ann Arbor fairs held concurrently each July.

Since the first Fair appeared on South University in 1960 many things have changed and yet so much remains the same. The idea for an Art Fair, first proposed by Bruce Henry, owner of Artisan’s Gallery on South University, now has a life of its own, drawing over 500,000 enthusiastic patrons every year. One hundred and eighty five nationally renowned artists participate on the streets of the South U area, each July.

Fairgoers can also enjoy lively street corner entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, children’s activities and the distinctive shops and restaurants of Ann Arbor. The convenient Art Fair Shuttle with two park and ride locations brings you into the heart of the fair.

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Parish House Inn

Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area Parish House Inn features Zingerman's Tour de Bacon

This a food lovers dream getaway....a stay at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast and a tour of nationally recognized Zingerman's. Begin your day with your homemade breakfast of scones and muffins, pancakes, waffles or quiche....plus fresh fruit, juices, freshly ground coffee or tea.
With the Tour de Bacon passports provided by the Parish House Inn, your experience begins with the Southside businesses, just 10 minutes away!

A 24-hour trip around the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses
Tour de Bacon begins June 1. Win a Free Tote Bag while supplies last.

Visit Zingerman’s Deli downtown; the Bakehouse, Creamery, and Coffee Company on Ann Arbor’s Southside; and the Roadhouse all in a 24-hour period. Get your passport signed at each stop and you’ll get a free t-shirt.

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Parish House Inn

Rhubarab Bread served at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast in the Ann Arbor.Ypsilanti area

Parish House Inn
Rhubarb Bread

A delicious way to use fresh rhubarb.

1 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup cooking oil
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar

Preheat oven to 325o. Coat two 8x4 inch loaf pans with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, blend brown sugar, buttermilk, oil and egg until smooth. Add flour, soda, salt and vanilla and stir gently to mix well. Stir in rhubarb and nuts.

Pour into prepared loaf pans. Combine topping ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over batter. Bake for 60 -70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove carefully and cool completely. Enjoy!

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Parish House Inn

Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area Parish House Inn recipe for Easy Banana Blueberry Muffins

Parish House Inn
Easy Banana Blueberry Muffins

This takes advantage of over-ripe bananas and the seasons
fresh blueberries to make a delicious muffin.....enjoy!

1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
1 large ripe banana
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups blueberries ( fresh or frozen)

Preheat oven to 400o. Coat a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper liners.

In a blender, mix egg, buttermilk, oil and bananas until smooth.

In a large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt insugar. Add the buttermilk mixture and stir together until just mixed. Gently stir in blueberries. Divide batter among the muffin cups.
Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature. These freeze well.

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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area Parish House Inn near Memorial Day Parade Route

Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer season and time for a getaway at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. where you can walk to the Ypsilanti Pops Concert in Riverside Park on Saturday, May 29 and the Memorial Day Parade on May31st just a block away. Shops, restaurants and attractions are also within walking distance of the Inn. Or you can just plan to sit on the patio or swing on the swing and watch the Huron River flow by you below....
It's so easy.....just go to our website, pick room 4, 5 or 9, click on make a reservation and book right on line....and you will save 20% on your 2 or 3 night stay.


Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Michigan Lake to Lake Bed & Breakfast Association Proclaims This the Season for Antiquing

Michigan Lake to Lake Bed & Breakfast Association Proclaims This the Season for Antiquing

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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area Parish House Inn B&B loves Cruise night in Depot Town

CRUISE NIGHT BEGINS MAY 6 IN DEPOT TOWN

The Parish House Inn is a fan of Depot Town's Cruise Nights. Spend an evening talking with the owners of these restored vintage automobiles, listening to the tunes of past eras and dining on pizza and burgers. Plan on a midweek escape with a night at the Parish House Inn, just a 10 minute walk to Depot Town through Riverside Park.....the fun begins at 6 PM!

Chris Mason

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Parish House Inn

Ton Up Motorcycle Show In Ypsilanti's Riverside Park/Depot Town

June 25-26th brings motorcycles ...motorcycles ...and more motorcycles to Ypsilanti's Depot Town area and Riverside Park for the Ton Up Motorcycle Show. Riders will be coming from all over the United States to this big event. The Parish House Inn bed and breakfast is already booking rooms for this event, because it is just 2 blocks from the park and only a half mile to Depot Town. Reservations can be made right on line from the Parish House Inn website.
Be sure to visit the Racer Cafe in Depot Town for vintage motorcycle sales and service....and a great cup of coffee!


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

June 7 Begins Cruise nights in Historic Ypsilanti's Depot Town

You know that summer is really here when the vinytage cars line the street in Depot Town.  A visit to the Auto Museum anytime is always interesting and educational. You will find a wide variety of historic autos and memorabilia and people there who know the history as well.
Cruise Night begins Thursday June 7 and continues Thursdays through September beginning at 6PM. Vintage music, restored vintage cars and even some "vintage owners" will be on hand to share their love of their cars. Contact email for more information; hudsondealer@ypsiautoheritage.org or ladyfrench@aol.com
Both Aubree's Pizza and the Sidetrack Bar and Grill have outdoor seating plus great pizza and burgers.
Why not plan a midweek getaway with a stay at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast? You can park your car and walk to Depot Town through Riverside Park.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper

Parish House Inn

Street Rods, Vintage Volkswagon Car show attendees save 10% at Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area Parish House Inn B&B

Discounts (10% off your room rate)....convenience ( 2 blocks to Riverside Park and walking distance to restaurants and shops and Depot Town) ...and comfort ( queen and king beds, private baths, a hearty breakfast, snacks and more) can be yours when you stay at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast for these car show events held in Historic Ypsilanti's Riverside Park.

May 1-2: the Ypsilanti Area Street Rods 31st annual Show N' Shine Car Show

May 15: the Billet Proof Car Show

May 23: the Vintage Volkswagon Car Show

To reserve your room, call 800-480-4866, email us or book online on our website.



Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Spring Strawberry Muffin recipe featured at Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area Parish House Inn B&B

These delicious muffins use the fresh strawberries now arriving in grocery stores. Enjoy them with breakfast or for afternoon tea.

At the Parish House Inn , these appear on the breakfast table often while strawberries are in season.....we hope you enjoy them!

2 cups prepared strawberries*
2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
grated rind of 1/2 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup strawberries
1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

*To prepare strawberries; chop by hand and mix with 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Let sit for 2 hours or overnight to develop flavor.

Preheat oven to 375o. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, mix together flour,baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Stir in sugar and make a well in the center.

In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, orange rind and vanilla until well mixed. Then stir in the crushed strawberries. Pour this into the dry ingredients and lightly stir together, until blended. Do not over mix.

Drain the prepared berries and fold lightly into the batter. Spoon into prepared muffin tin, filling almost full. Sprinkle each with the sugar and nutmeg mixture.

Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven to a wire rack and let site for about 2 minutes, then remove and cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Ann Arbor Antiques Market opens April 14 & 15.

Make it a full weekend this Spring to see all there is to see at the Ann Arbor Antiques Market April 14 & 15 by reserving your room at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. Located just 15 minutes away, relax with the Victorian charm, modern amenities as well as antique and quilt appointed guest rooms. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and end it with dinner at a local restaurant and a cup of tea and homemade choclate chip cookies from the bottomless cookie jar.

In 2012, the Ann Arbor Antiques Market will continue its tradition as a mainstay in the field of antiques and select collectibles. The Market offers the public a vast selection of quality antiques in the comfortable surroundings of seven buildings and numerous tent canopies. For 44 years the Ann Arbor Antiques Market has offered a wide range of quality antiques and collectibles to buyers throughout the United States and Canada.Admission price is still $6 per person, with free parking and plenty of handicap accessible parking.

Make your reservation on line or call 1-800-480-4866.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

April Special; Stay 2 nights - save 20% at Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor /Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

This is no April Fools Day joke; stay 2 nights in room 4, room, 5 or room 9 April 1 - April 23 and save 20% at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast. With Victorian charm and modern amenities (like wifi, TV/VCR, movies,cableTV), the hearty breakfast and complimentary chocolate chip cookies, popcorn and soft drinks, you can relax and refresh. Shops, musems and restaurants are an easy walk away.... dinner at Haab's restaurant will save you 10%.
For a tasty dessert or afternoon treat, the Old World Bakery , located 1 block away, specializes in cheesecake, but makes delicious cookies and more....and you will save 10% on your order. So plan a mid week or weekend retreat this April and experience all Historic Ypsilanti has to offer.




Chriss Mason


Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Stay at Parish House Inn for the High Scope Conference

The annual High Scope Conference is coming up in April at the Ypsilanti Marriott. The Parish House Inn is a Victorian bed and breakfast located just 1 mile from there. For 16 years we have had the privilege of hosting many conference attendees, and offer a special rate of $89 per night plus tax. That also includes a full breakfast, soft drinks, cookies and popcorn. Plus we are walking distance to restaurants and shops in Historic Ypsilanti. Just go to our website, click on the "check availability" tab and you can see which rooms are available. Then you can book it right on line. Just add a note that you are attending the conference and we will adjust the rate.

We also are just 1 mile from the High Scope Foundation....about a 20 minute walk thru a park and Depot Town. It makes for a pleasant stay for your summer training as well. The rate is the same. We look forward to hearing from you!


Chris Mason
800-480-4866
www.parishhouseinn.com

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Parish House Inn

Easter brunch recipe; Asparagas & Egg Casserole

This an easy dish to serve with your brunch, anytime...enjoy!

Asparagas & Egg Casserole

Use up those hard cooked Easter eggs in this delicious side dish with baked ham.

2 cups asparagas, cut into small pieces cooked

4 eggs, hard cooked and sliced

1 cup, 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1 - 3 tablespoons butter

1 (103/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

10 biscuits, unbaked:these can be from a can in the dairy section or freshly made

Preheat oven to 375o.

In a 9X9 square baking pan, layer half the asparags,eggs and cheese. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter. Top with half the soup. Repeat layers. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

Sprinke sesame seeds on a plate and press the tops of the biscuits into the seeds. Arrange biscuits, seed side up over the hot mixture. Return to oven and bake an additional 18-22 minutes, or until biscuits are a deep golden brown.

Serve this hot from the oven.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Delicious Food de Tour adventure in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area

Experience food lovers heaven when you stay at the Parish House Inn. Begin your day with our hearty, freshly made breakfast and get your passport for Zingerman's Tour de Food. The passport allows a special visit to all five Zingerman's retail outlets IN ONE DAY and you will be rewarded with a free, limited edition Zingerman's t-shirt! The locations are the Roadhouse, the Creamery, the Bakehouse, the Delicatessen and Mail order and are just minutes away. It is truly an adventure not to be missed.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Tour Motawi Tile Works in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area

On Tuesday I visited a unique business in our area ... the Motawi Tile Works. Free guided studio tours of the facility are held every Thursday at 11AM . Other days and times are available by appointment for $5 per person. The tour is about 1 hour and includes a walk through of the entire process. There is a retail shop where their decorative tiles are available for sale. It is a truly unique business in our area that has a national presence.
Their location is an easy 15 minute drive from the Parish House Inn, where we can help you plan the rest of your day.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Visit a new business in downtown Ypsilanti, Michigan

This is a wonderful new shop to explore on your next visit to the Parish House Inn. Check our website for availability. http://www.parishhouseinn.com

MEET OUR NEIGHBORS
mix new and used

Long-time friends and fellow artists, Bonnie Penet and Leslie Leland, had for years dreamed of having a store-preferably in Ypsilanti-preferably on Michigan Avenue. When the space adjacent to What Is That Gallery became available, it seemed like the perfect place. Within weeks of opening, though, Mix was outgrowing its physical boundaries. Good fortunate struck again, when Leslie and David Austen offered to swap storefronts, giving Mix roughly twice as much space as before. Both Bonnie and Leslie say they love being downtown, working with the other downtown merchants.



Now, only three months old, Mix is humming with business and bursting with wonderful finds. Although as much as 70-80% of their business is in clothing, you can find beautiful jewelry, whimsical art, unique home goods and so much more. You really have to experience Mix in order to appreciate the variety and quality of items offered.



If you've enjoyed shopping Bonnie's clothing racks at the Crossroads Music Festival performances, don't despair. They'll be back again this year; they'll just bear the Mix tag now. And look for Mix to spill over onto the sidewalk when the weather gets warm.



Not a business to be button-holed, Mix truly is a mix - and that's just the way Bonnie and Leslie (and their customers) like it!


Visit mix at 130 West Michigan Avenue or become



Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

February Theater Package at Parish House Inn

February is only half over....Valentine's Day celebrations are history...so what is there to do? Since the weather demands indoor activity, a play, dinner and a stay at the Parish House Inn would make a weekend getaway. Let us make your reservations, arrange for your tickets and we will take 10% off your 2 night stay. (good through 2/28)

Here are some suggestions;

February 18-20
"Nora" and Julie"; Ingmar Bergman's one-act adaptations of 2 seminal 19th century Scandinavian dramas on profeminist themes. Ibsen's "A Doll House" and Strindberg's "Miss Julie".
EMU Theater Department, 7PM Quirk Theater, EMU campus, Ypsilanti. For tickets call734-487-2282.

"Our Town"; Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer prize winning portrait of a small town at the beginning of the 20th century. A classic for 72 years.
U-M Theater Department, 7:30 PM Lydia Mendelsosohn Theater, Michigan League, Ann Arbor. For Tickets call 734-764-0450.

February 18-20 and every Thursday to Sunday through March 21.
"It Came From Mars"; Tony Caselli directs local playwright Joseph Zettlemaier's off the wall play about a group of radio actors terrified by Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" broadcast.
Performance Network, 120 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, 8 PM. For tickets call734-663-0681.

February 18 through March 27
"Gravity"; Guy Sanville directs local actors in the world premiere of David MacGregor's drama about Isaac Newton, the 17 century scientist negotiates the delicate line between divinity and madness.
Purple Rose Theater, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, 8 PM. Call 734-433-7673.
(Chelsea is just a 30 minute drive)

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Parish House Inn

Michigan Baked Oatmeal Recipe

This is my most requested recipe and my signature dish. It makes a hearty breakfast during these cold winter months. You can make it ahead and the microwave it in the AM.

MICHIGAN BAKED OATMEAL

Yield: 6-8 servings

2 cups old fashioned oats

4 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds

1/2 cup dried cherries

1 large apple, cored, unpeeled and shredded

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Coat a 3 quart casserole or 8X8 inch baking pan with cooking spry.

3. in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

4. Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle additional almonds on the top if desired.

5. Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes. It will be bubbly in the center when done. Let sit for a few minutes before serving. As it cools, any excess liquid will be absorbed. You may want to add a little liquid when reheating.

ENJOY!!!

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Valentine's Day is Special at Ann Arbor, MI Bed and Breakfast

Valentine's Day brings out the romantic in all of us it seems, and so we indulge in cards, flowers and sweets to express our feelings for the person we love. The Parish House Inn can take your romance to a whole other level this year. All month we are featuring complimentary heart shaped cookies from the Old World bakery, beautifully wrapped, for all couples. We are happy to work with you to add any other touches....roses, chocolates, balloons.....so you can express the romantic you "your way". You can go to our website to check availability and book the room of your choice. Let us know if you want to add any extras. Once you are here, you can walk to local shops, music venues and galleries.

For your romantic dinner, reserve your table at at Haab's restaurant, just one block away. Choose steaks, chicken and seafood plus homemade desserts. All day Sunday, February 14, Valentine's Day, Haab's is featuring a complimentary shrimp Ypsilanti is one of Michigan's "COOL" cities.....don't miss it!

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