The Pillars Bed & Breakfast Inn

he Pillars Bed & Breakfast Inn is a restored Victorian-Georgian mansion on a secluded acre of trees and gardens in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District of Plainfield. The moment you drive through the wrought iron gates you'll know The Pillars Inn is a special place. Surrounding the house are wildflowers, roses, dogwood, cherry trees, and the rhododendrons and azaleas for which Plainfield is famous. You have found a place to relax, hold a joyous outdoor wedding, or enjoy a picnic with family and friends in complete prvacy.

Once inside, in the Grand Foyer, you're greeted by a handsome circular staircase winding up three stories to a stained glass skylight. Imagine a bride coming down those stairs to the strains of Lohengrin! Off the foyer you'll find The Music Room, with its nautical theme, woodburning fireplace, organ and game table; The Living Room, a comfortable place to relax and borrow a book from the library or watch a bit of cable TV; and, of course, The Dining Room, its eight oversize windows sparkling with colored glass. Here you can enjoy a grand breakfast with your complimentary morning newspaper and a cheerful "good morning" from your hosts.

All second floor suites have private baths, hair dryers, terry robes, lots of extra pillows, work/game tables and air conditioning. A laundry and kitchen are also available for your convenience. The John Philip Sousa Suite features dark cherry furnishings, a queen-size canopy bed, and private dressing room. The red, white and blue "Stars and Stripes Forever" decor honors the March King, who held his first concert in Plainfield over a century ago, and is still remembered with an annual Fall Sousa Festival. The Van Wyck Brooks Suite is decorated with cherry furnishings, queen-size canopy bed, and an oversize working fireplace in memory of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author; The Clementine Yates Suite features wicker furnishings, ruffled curtains and a queen-size bed in memory of the lady who renovated the house in 1897. On the third floor guests will enjoy three newly-added suites and a studio apartment.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Restored Victorian-Georgian mansion with 14 pillars surrounding the front porch
• Located on an acre of trees and wildflowers in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District
• Six beautifully-furnished guest suites with HBO, private phone with voice mail
• Complimentary wine or other beverages in the afternoon and evening, as well as Chuck's Swedish baked goods, fresh fruits and daily specials
• A wonderful place for weddings, seminars, picnics, and private dinner parties