Looking back through photo albums from The Old Garden Inn has reminded us of our obligation as innkeepers to provide a quiet, uncluttered space for guests to relax and unwind. We are revisiting our desire to find a balance between good service and overbearing attention.
Remembering The Old Garden fondly, we look forward to a new generation of friendly and appreciative guests bringing laughter and storytelling back into our lives.
As our old friend Dunkin comes to the end of his life we are remembering his role at the inn. He entertained countless guests with his love of singing. Dunkin was a stray here in Coweta County and was quite the runner. To say he was a handfull would be an understatement!
The one thing that often got Dunkin's attention was the soothing music that played in the morning during the breakfast hours. He would stand in front of the cabinet-enjoying the sounds and watching as I changed out CD's. I often sang along and showed Dunkin that the sounds came from my mouth. After two years of patient instruction Dunkin finally belted out his first song. He sang for guests, visitors, friends and family. . . anyone willing to listen!
With that success I decided to see what else he could learn. I saw a trainer who taught his dog to drop dead after being shot with his finger. "Bang, bang!" I wondered if Dunkin could learn it. He was again a fast study and we added this new trick to his repertiore. The trick was short-lived-soon to be shelved forever.
A sign came early one morning while serving a visiting doctor. Highly entertained by Dunkin's new trick our guest "shot" Dunkin through-out his breakfast. Dunkin would drop and roll over.
From the kitchen I heard a odd "thunking" sound. I came around the corner very quietly to see him mouthing "Bang, bang". It was the last time Dunkin would be shot!
We love Dunkin and are going to miss him! He contributed grandly to all those wonderful memories and we are grateful he was in our lives.
Goodbye old friend! Mommy loves you. Sadly, Dunkin passed away the day after I made this post. He will be missed.
Dating back to the original owner, this pretty bathroom offers a tub with double waterfall shower heads, roomy granite-topped vanity with plenty of oversized, fluffy towels, eco-friendly bath toiletries and Restoration Hardward bathrobes.
The public spaces of Casa Bella are filled with books, magazines, notecards and reasons to stay put while your battery recharges. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea from the Guest Beverage Center, post a letter at Char's antique desk or enjoy one of Patty's many cookbooks and design books. 
If you're the type that appreciates not having to ask for everything, no worries, you'll find our convenient Guest Beverage Center with refrigerator stocked full of popular coffees, teas, water and iced tea, all within easy reach. 
The original morning room is only a few steps from the kitchen. Quiet, serene and wonderfully lit, this peaceful space is the perfect spot to enjoy the smells of the morning. 
And, if this all sounds too much like work. . .there's always the front porch-filled with comfy furniture and plenty of entertainment as the work passes by! 
Soft taupes, French blues and warm woods make for a very peaceful night's sleep in our downstairs guestroom, "uno".
