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

Innkeeper
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.

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

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