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Elias Child House, a Woodstock, Connecticut Bed & Breakfast, is the perfect place for lodging and a relaxing getaway. The Inn is located in a rural area on 47 acres of pasture and woodland. Enjoy hiking, bicycling, swimming in our in-ground pool and antique shopping in Putnam, the antiques capital of New England. Elias Child House is centrally located among may tourist attractions, and several fine restaurants are within easy driving distance. |
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Located in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut the Inn is only... 75 minutes from Boston · 45 minutes from Hartford · 35 minutes from Worcester · 40 minutes from Providence 150 minutes from Manhattan · 20 minutes from Sturbridge Village · 30 minutes from University of Connecticut |
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Early land records describe the framing of John Child's house in 1714. Probably starting as a one-room dwelling, the home grew and increased as the family, and the wealth, increased. By the mid 1700's the home was described as the "mansion house." It is truly a compliment to a prosperous farmer and landowner.
The nine fireplaces remain intact, with two walk-in cooking hearths and a beehive oven. A smoke chamber for preparing meat is still present on one of the chimney columns in the attic. One mustn't forget the unique "indoor outhouse," or privy, attached to the el, a true sign of wealth in the 18th century. It is currently part of a screened porch for all to enjoy. Twelve-over-twelve windows, many with the original wavy glass, original wide-board floors, paneling and wainscoting bear testimony to Colonial craftsmanship.
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| Special PackagesHearth Cooking Demonstrations Welcome to cooking of yesteryear! All dishes are 18th century recipes prepared on the hearth using a variety of 18th and 19th century cooking implements. Guests are invited to observe and participate in the preparation of the meal. Please bring your favorite beverage. Coffee and tea are served with dessert. Typical menus include the following: Abbreviated menu #1: Crock-o-cheese/munchies, Country stew, Cornbread fingers, Baked pears stuffed w/mincemeat Abbreviated menu #2: Crock-o-cheese/munchies, Seafood chowder, Cornbread fingers, Apple custard pie Full dinner #1: Onion soup on the crane, Roast chicken or turkey, Garlicked potatoes, Carrots w/ginger root, Colonial lavender cake Full dinner #2: Pumpkin soup on the crane, Glazed roast pork, Sweet potatoes w/crystallized ginger, Baked stuffed apples, Lemony pie Minimum four guests for full dinner demonstrations. Sometimes we have visitors from another era who can tell us how life was in those times. Please consult mistress MaryBeth for details and costs. Your Birthday Special |
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Elias Child House B&B 50 Perrin Road Woodstock, Connecticut 06281 Fax: (860) 974-1541 email: 
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