The 13th Annual Michigan ElvisFest July 13-14

The 13th Annual Michigan Elvis Fest 2012

It will be held in Ypsilanti's Riverside Park once again and is always a fun filled family event.  The Parish House Inn bed and breakfast is just 2 blocks away, so make it a weekend and an Elvis getaway.  Just book your room online.

Friday, July 13, 2012 5pm to 12 Midnight
Saturday, July 14, 2012 12noon to 12midnight


At gate: Friday $15.00 Saturday $25.00

Camaro Superfest in Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, near Parish House Inn bed and breakfast

The Eastern Michigan Camaro Club and its annual all-Camaro event, CAMARO SUPERFEST are celebrating 21 years.

The 21st annual CAMARO SUPERFEST will be Friday through Sunday, July 6-8. The event is open to the public July 7-8 at Riverside Park in the Depot Town area of Ypsilanti.With a theme of Camaro “SuperCars,” they already have close to a dozen new Camaro ZL1s registered to attend. So far, there are 195 registrations from 14 states and Canada. Attendance for this year is hoped to reach near 400 for the weekend event. The CAMARO SUPERFEST is open to ALL Camaros of any vintage, stock or modified, driven or trailed. Registration for Drivers Class (display only) is free and our judged class is $10. Camaro owners will receive a goodie bag, dash plaque and have the chance to win various door prizes. These free and near-free costs are due to our sponsor program and these sponsors for 2012:

Looking for a place to stay near-by?  The Parish house Inn bed and breakfast is just a couple of blocks away from Riverside Park and all the action. Just click on the "check availability" tab and you can book you room right on line. Have a great show!
Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Historic Cars at the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

This was such a fun group Ford Model A car  enthusiasts who stayed at the Parish House Inn. They  visited the Auto Museum, Firehouse Museum and had dinner at the Sidetrack Grill and Bar. Driving from Cinncinnati in 90 degree weather and their plans include  several more days of sightseeing here in Michigan and Ohio on their way back home. The central air-conditioning and iced Tea was greatly appreciated by all. Tomorrow they will visit the Jiffy Mix plant in Chelsea and then on to the Lansing area. How would a trip of several days in a car without air conditioning work for anyone today? I wonder.  They are a fun group and obviously the adventurist types and it was great meeting them and finding out about this passion which they all share.  

A Model A Ford Truck
Three Model A Ford cars

The innkeeper, Chris Mason with  one of the owners.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Depot Town Hosts Cruise Night every Thursday

You know summer is really here when Depot Town hosts Cruise night
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 mailto:orladyfrench@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

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast specialty of the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Sauce

"This brings rave reviews from my guests", say Chris Mason,
innkeeper at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast.

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Sauce

Serves 8 to 10

A simple recipe that will be a hit on your brunch table.

Coat a 9X13X2 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

1. Cut 12 slices of a Challah (sweet egg bread) into cubes and place half into the pan.
2. Cut 2 - 8 ounce packages of cream cheese into cubes and 1 cup blueberries and scatter over the bread cubes.
3. Place remaining bread cubes over the fulling and press down lightly.
4. Whisk together 12 eggs, 2 cups milk and 1/3 cup maple syrup and pour over the bread mixture in pan. Top with foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.
5. The next morning, preheat oven to 350o.
6. Remove French toast from the refrigerator and place on the middle rack in the oven, leaving the foil on the pan. Bake for 30 minutes and then remove the foil. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until puffy and the top is golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving with Blueberry Sauce.B

Blueberry Sauce



2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnmon

4 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 cup orange juice

2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1. In a 1 quart saucepan mix together sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.

2. Add water and orange juice, mix well and cook over medium heat until thickened.

3. Add blueberries and simmer for about 10 minutes or until berries have burst, stirring occassionally.

4 Serve with French Toast or pancakes.  Refrigerate any leftovers.

Lilac Hedge blooming at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast

The patio at the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor area bed and breakfast is filled with the aroma of this lilac hedge.  These are actually a dwarf lilac variety that we have just let grow and so are now huge plants that provide a wall of flowers and greenery on one side of the patio. Right now the aroma just overwhelms your senses when you are outside. Of course these usually don't bloom until the end of May, but then everything is a few weeks early this year thanks to our warm spell in March. So come and enjoy this lovely sight and enjoy the scent of these lilacs while they are in full bloom. 

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Spring in the Garden at the Parish House Inn

This view from the parking lot, where the boxwood hedge and climbing roses frame the patio.

This "Dwarf Lilac" hedge usually blooms at the end of May but is  flowering May 7 .

A view into the private patio with  the two seat glider ready for guests to relax and enjoy the day.

Our patio is surrounded by greenery...climbing roses, hostas, dwarf lilacs and day lilies.  In  the summer there are large pots of geraniums and herbs for color and fragrance. It is a just a few steps to the edge of the back yard where you can see the swiftly moving  Huron River  and the wildlife that call it home. Just book your room right on line and you too can enjoy the view.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn