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Ephrata,
PA – September 2020 / Newsmaker Alert / Forget
the watercooler chatter, the Historic
Smithton Inn is offering hard working couples (and singletons) a workcation
that allows guests to choose their very own happy hour, order breakfast
to coincide with their Zoom meeting, and swap their home office for an
immersive high-tech experience set amid 18th Century charm.
“We
just rewired our whole inn for the fastest internet available and strung
new Edison lights on the outdoor patio for Weathered
Vineyards,” said innkeeper, Rebecca Gallagher. “We’re fully positioned
now to have travelers that want a change of scenery, need reliable, high-speed
internet, and could appreciate a great bottle of wine.”
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As
all local properties, the Historic Smithton Inn was forced to close at
the height of the pandemic, so it took the time to reconfigure the inn’s
internet access and speed, a daunting task for the thick, 18-inch stone
walls, that are trademark to a historic home from the 1700s. The inn also
upgraded all rooms to smart TVs, enabling guests to log in to their streaming
services on large screens from the comfort of their rooms. The forward-facing
inn offers a rare mix of old-time charm and modern amenities – guests often
see and hear Amish buggies trotting nearby, and the inn has its own Tesla
electric vehicle charging station. It’s also located around the corner
to a 20-block downtown area with many al fresco dining options, various
independent shops, and craft breweries.
The
WiFi & Wine package includes a complimentary glass of wine for
each guest to enjoy during their own designated happy hour. The wine
bar is open from 4-8 pm for overnight guests or by request for earlier
or later hours. Guests may enjoy their wine there or take it to sip in
the garden. “We also offer the option of an ‘after work drink’. Feel free
to come down in the evening and grab your wine to enjoy at the fire pit
under the stars.”
The
WiFi & Wine package includes:
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Overnight
stay at the Historic Smithton Inn
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Full breakfast
each morning
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Use of
the firepit and gardens
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High speed
wireless internet
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Streaming-enabled
in-room Smart-TVs
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Complimentary
onsite parking
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1-glass
of wine (choose from a dozen wines or select between two wine slushies)
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Case pricing
on any bottle purchases, to repeat part of the experience upon return home
Package
costs start at $159/night plus taxes and gratuities, and vary based on
room selection and length of stay. This package runs through October 31,
2020. Please enter code WINE when making your reservation.
About
Historic Smithton Inn
The
Historic Smithton Inn
was originally a tavern/stage coach stop built in 1763. Located in the
heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, it features an expansive garden. Weathered
Vineyards, the inn’s onsite wine bar. The inn is an 8-minute walk to the
Ephrata Cloister, a former religious community and museum. It’s also 20-minutes
from the Amish Village and the historical Conestoga House and Gardens,
which boasts 7.8 acres of famous gardens. The Historic Smithton Inn is
located at 900 W Main St in Ephrata, PA 17522. It is an-hour drive from
Philadelphia; 1.5-hours from Baltimore, Maryland and 3-hours from New York
City. For more information call 717-733-6094 or visit: www.HistoricSmithtonInn.com.
Media
Contact:
Maria
Coder
Bread
& Brunch PR |
