ONCE UPON AN INN The Inn & Spa at Intercourse Village Intercourse, Pennsylvania Sit long enough on the front porch of The Inn & Spa at Intercourse Village and you might be confused about what century you’re in as horses and buggies roll down Main Street. Welcome to Intercourse Village, the heart of Pennsylvania’s Dutch and Amish country, where modernity meets tradition. As you walk inside the 1909-era home, history follows. The inn’s original chestnut woodwork, found in its windowsills and moldings, is a rare feature due to a blight that destroyed many of the local chestnut trees. Guests also love the pocket doors, working push-button light switches, and early 20th-century decor. “Our memorable part of the world will enchant you with its quaint shops, beautiful scenery, and rich history,” promises owner Carl Kosko. More on page 64 . Clockwise from top left: Ullikana Cottage in the early 1900s; quaint guest room; the Ullikana Cottage’s inviting exterior today of photo/Collections Jesup Memorial Library Ullikana Cottage on the Harbor Bar Harbor, Maine The tranquil harbor and stunning natural landscapes of Bar Harbor, Maine are the only clues to exactly what was going through Alpheus Hardy’s head in 1885 when he named Ullikana Cottage on the Harbor . Hardy, a china trader from Boston, never told anyone who—or what—Ullikana was, and the mystery remains to this day. Over the years, guests have come to create their own unique versions of what the name means to them. The original cottage has lovingly restored rooms, each with its own distinctive character—it feels like a modern retreat. In the decades since its naming, Ullikana has become synonymous with seclusion and luxury. Today, it is a tasteful basecamp to explore Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. More on page 46 . Select Registry’s Inn Scene Spring/Summer 2023 Clockwise from top left: The inn’s welcoming exterior and wraparound porch; the gazebo in the garden; the Inn & Spa at Intercourse Village in the early 1900s 9
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