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February’s NOT Boring Here

February is the shortest month (even with the extra day this year), yet it often feels like the l-o-n-g-e-s-t month. In this part of the country, the cold weather is slowing everyone down, and we can feel stuck in this “tweener” period between the winter holidays and the spring. What…

Announcing the New Miller Branch Library in Ellicott City (Quietly)

It would feel a bit strange to make a big, loud announcement about the new Charles E. Miller Branch Library & Historical Center, which opened in Ellicott City (about 5 minutes away from The Wayside Inn) on December 17th, 2011, so we’re making this quiet, unassuming post to share some…

Enter to Win a Romantic Getaway…

Hmm…what romantic holiday is coming up soon? Yes, it’s almost Valentine’s Day! And we innkeepers love to facilitate the celebration of this special day. Most “BnB” owners are big romantics at heart, which is one of the reasons we got into this business in the first place (but that’s another…

“Sundays At Three” Concert Series

One Sunday a month at 3pm, various chamber musicians gather at the Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, Maryland to play for local music enthusiasts as part of a concert series that’s aptly named: “Sundays At Three”. The musicians who play include: “Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Members, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Members, Guest…

Howard County Restaurant Weeks: January 16 – 30, 2012

Here’s some gastronomically great news: Winter Restaurant Weeks in Howard County begin on Monday, January 16 and run through Monday, January 30, 2012. Howard County’s top restaurants and chefs are serving up savings and memorable dining experiences with international twists. With nearly 20 participating restaurants, residents and out-of-town guests can…

Why Stay at B&B’s?

Well,  one good reason is: because we get really lonely when nobody’s around! But seriously, there are many reasons people opt to stay at B&B’s including: – You’re treated as a guest rather than a customer, and it shows. B&B’s are usually owner operated and the owners go out of…

Hate Those Holiday Shopping Lines?

We do, too. And, have you noticed how packed the mall parking lots have been? Susan and I were thinking of just walking from The Inn to the Columbia Mall (4.25 miles) and saving ourselves the time and aggravation of trying to find a parking spot (and, if we parked…

By the Chimney with Care…

Well, once again, Susan and I assumed our seasonal jobs as elves and have been scurrying around The Inn putting up holiday decorations. We’ve put up the tree with the ornaments and lights, hung the wreaths in the windows and displayed our other decorations, including a reindeer donning sun glasses…

Wineries Near The Wayside Inn

What is it about this time of year that makes one think of wine? Is it the chill in the air? Is it the sensual nature of the season with all its colors, sounds and tastes? We’ve got “wine on the mind” and, in addition to this post, added a…

2011 Midnight Madness in Ellicott City

Today is Black Friday and we’re picturing wild shoppers pulling items off the shelves, loading their baskets up to the ceiling, zooming through the checkout and dashing out the door to their next destination! So, on this crazy day, we wanted to tell you about another upcoming exciting and festive…