ONCE UPON AN INN Gingerbread Mansion Inn Ferndale, California Behind its peach-and-cream exterior, The Gingerbread Mansion Inn has long offered sanctuary to those who visit . Built in 1895 by Dr. Hogan J. Ring, the distinct Eastlake and Queen Anne Victorian-style home was later expanded and converted into the Ferndale General Hospital. “For many guests, the most meaningful part of their visit is getting to see their family members’ birthplace,” says owner Seta Mesrobian. “A significant number of babies were born in the mansion.” The architectural preservation, authentic feel and (guest favorite) English Garden all make the Gingerbread Mansion Inn a must-visit. More on page 35 . Clockwise from top left: The Gingerbread Mansion’s colorful Victorian flair; landscaped English Garden; the Ferndale General Hospital as pictured in the 1920s Devereaux Shields House Natchez, Mississippi Every night on the 700 block of Natchez, Mississippi, three historic homes light window candles , signaling a warm welcome to travelers. This is just one tradition at the Devereaux Shields House that guests love about the 10-room, boutique bed and breakfast. The inn’s three homes are all on the same block and “we are just a few small-town blocks from the heart of downtown and breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi River,” adds owner Ron Fry. Stay in your pick of the restored Victorians: the Main House–with luxurious two-room king suites, Aunt Clara’s Cottage, or the Bost House–which garnered the owners a Natchez Historic Foundation award for restoration efforts in 2021. More on page 53 . Clockwise from top left: A look at The Bost House in 1893; the peaceful Cottage Garden; the modern-day Bost House, restored in 2019 10 Select Registry’s Inn Scene Fall/Winter 2022
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