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Sitting on three acres of rolling country landscape, the Inn is the perfect picture of beauty and serenity. The main parlors come alive with conversational pieces, pastoral views and a romantic ambience.
Discover our Nature Friendly Seven Circuit Labyrinth as a meditative walk while you experience tranquility and perhaps begin your own walk to Inner Peace
My guests keep coming back since I opened July 3,1998. What I hear from my lovely guests is "I feel the love that has been put into every detail of this delightful Inn.
On the first floor as you enter you will discover two parlors Ian's Courting Parlor and Joseph's Social Room which are divided by pocket doors. The rooms are all romantically and Victorian eclectically decorated with vintage furnishings.
Across the hall you will find Celest's Dining Room and Olivia's Tea Room with the tables set ready for serving scrumptious brunches.
Brunch Options- Complimentary Brunch in the Dining Room at 10:00 AM Or
- Intimate Catered breakfast in your room at 10:00AM.
- A bottle of complimentary champagne will be delivered with your breakfast.
- Charge $35
- For my early risers, we can have breakfast waiting for you in your refrigerator with fresh fruit, cereal, milk, yogurt and danish so that you may eat at your convenience.
- Some of my guests prefer privacy. If you would like to enjoy a quiet table away from others, please let me know.
In the Dining Room I put out refreshments in the afternoon for you to nibble on. I have Tea set out everywhere. The guest rooms have refrigerators for you to store food or chill your own bottle of fine wine. We have tried to think of everything so all you have to do is remember your toothbrush. Woops! We have that too if you forget.
If you are wondering where all those names came from.....Well I lead an interesting life and those are all my Angels' names! If you are still curious, you will have to come here and talk to me in person! Much of my property is left natural to allow nature to survive. I never promise perfection as we humans are never perfect. I just do everything with love. Complimentary Brunch is included with all rooms.
Accommodations- Two Whirlpool suites
- All eight rooms have private baths
We graciously host:
- Ceremonies and Receptions
- Honeymoons
- Romantic Getaways
- Old Fashioned Christmas (Rent the whole Inn for Christmas or Thanksgiving)
- Personal Retreats
- Group Retreats
- Reunions
- Graduation Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Baby & Wedding Showers
For those who are used to seeing yards perfect and manicured, you may ask why I have chosen to let Mother Nature recapture a corner of her earth here at the Yellow Turtle Inn. I have watched subdivisions spring up right behind me and seen animals hungry because we humans have stolen what was originally theirs.
I purposefully let the berries, nuts, bushes and trees grow to create a safe haven for the birds, bees and animals and send oxygen back into the planet. Lawns are not fertilized with chemicals to pollute the streams and our drinking water.
Because “civilization” sprung up around the Inn, I chose to create a safe haven for those wishing to meditate without watching the neighbors. I know it is a foreign concept for those being used to a Holiday Inn atmosphere.
Nature! It is the Inn thing now! Without it, you and I will die!
So I invite you to take delight in a natural surrounds. See how many berries you can find.
Can you find the hawks and their nests? Have you ever seen a squirrel’s nest?
And the ground hogs, mother natures irrigators,
are the clowns and us the fools for getting rid of them.
They burrow holes so that the huge trees can be watered deep and
not have the water run off after a huge storm.
God really did have a plan for each animal.
We just somehow got screwed up when we humans started to think we were God and landscaped and paved everything out of existence.
I invite you to give a small part of your yard back to nature. -
Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences. Let’s discover more through the words of our innkeepers. Many thanks to Joan for sharing her own secrets with BBOnline.com! Why do most travelers stay at your inn? I am more often than not THE DESTINATION. People stay here for Romantic Visits, Reunions, Half Way meetings (I am halfway between most sites), business, long term stays from visiting nurses/teachers/relationship changes, Weddings, and showers.
What are you best known for? Warm caring atmosphere, Angels, Romantic weekends, historical building 1840.
What makes your inn unique?
The Yellow Turtle Inn is capable of handling so many different requests for the use of its space.
What do you love most about your inn?
The Turtle has a charm all of it's own, just like it's owner - me.
If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit? The Yellow Turtle Inn
What’s the best compliment you have ever received about the inn?I have a basket full of compliments that guests have left for me. I keep the guests letters in drawers in the rooms because I have so many of them. They feel like they have been watched over by the Angels.
What’s the best kept secret about the area? I have to admit that the Yellow Turtle Inn IS the best kept secret.
If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area? This would depend on the season. I have links on my site.
Is there anything within walking distance of your inn? The quaint town of New Windsor with its bell towers architecture.
What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area? I provide a whole list of restaurants in every room for the guests to select from. I love Italian food but I always ask the guest what kind of food they like before I recommend.
Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference? I have links on my site to many things to see and do: www.yellowturtleinn.net
How many rooms does your inn have? We have 8 rooms.
Do you accept pets? We accept pets on a case by case request.
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Nestled on three beautiful rolling acres
The Yellow Turtle Inn is a lovely manor welcoming your guests to a Tranquil, Unique Setting for an intimate personally styled wedding for 2 to 75.
We take time to listen to you.
We offer a Total Wedding Experience
Wedding Showers
Rehearsal Dinners
Bridal Dressing Area
Couples Massage
Guest Overnight Accommodations in creatively decorated rooms with private baths or whirlpools
Brunch for your overnight guests
Brunch available for friends of guests the following morning
As we wander together in our minds , we will plan a ceremony and gathering that will be comfortable for you and your guests.
Intimate Gazebo Garden
The Gazebo is beautifully placed in Our Garden
This Setting is perfect to exchange the language of your heart.
There are a number of locations on the grounds for even more intimate ceremonies
Lovely Glass Enclosed Air Conditioned Garden Room
Our Glass Enclosed Reception Garden Room is a magical backdrop with sounds of fountains, music and warmly enhanced with twinkle lights
I can accommodate from 2 to 75 people
Over Night Accommodation
Whirlpool Suites available to celebrate your first wedded night
As a thank you gift, if you book within two weeks of our first meeting
a whirlpool suite will be given to you complimentary for your "First Night".
You have the Inn for 6 hours. Two hours before your ceremony for you to get ready and take pictures. Then 4 hours for your ceremony and reception.
If you choose to have a rehearsal dinner at the Inn, you will receive additional decorating time the day before your wedding.
Tour Appointments Welcomed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday -noon to 8PM
410 635 3000
Please call between 10 AM and 8 PM
Or Better yet email me at anytime.
Please tell me how many people you are planning to invite and the date you hope to celebrate your wedding.
Walk with me as we plan your simple but elegant intimate wedding at the Yellow Turtle Inn.
I specialize in Garden weddings for 2 to 75 people.
Gracing the grounds is a lovely Gazebo Garden for your ceremony and a Glassed in Garden Room for your reception.
A beautiful mansion with a wrap around porch greets your guests as they arrive for your wedding. I can accommodate your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner as well as your first night following the wedding.
It is elegant simplicity at her best.
If you book within two weeks of our first meeting, I will give you a whirlpool suite complimentary for your first night following your reception -
The Glassed in Garden Room and Patio welcome your guests to a unique space that makes your guests feel truly welcomed. Guests relax and enjoy the surroundings so much that they wish they could stay forever! This Garden Room is so versatile, just ask and we can create your inspirations. Inside the Manor you may hostess an elegant party.
Tell me what you want to do and we can work together to make it happen.
You may hire a caterer or provide your own food. Your guests are invited to come into the stately Victorian Manor or just sit on our wraparound sitting porch. Many love to stroll arm in arm about the 3 acres filled with large trees and natural gardens.
We Graciously Host:
Showers ~ Parties ~ Rehearsal Dinners
Garden Room Facility Rental
For Parties other than weddings
For showers
~$199 for a three hour event~
~ $299 for a four hour event ~
Rental includes Air Conditioned Garden Room
with tables, chairs and buffet tables
For Real Party People
~$399 for a 5 hour event~
You can take care of everything
or we can do some or all of it.
Just let me know what you need.
All events are allowed
at least 2 hours before your party to set up
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We recognize that some times you might need a roof over your head for work, personal life changes or creative needs.
We offer a quiet place where you can get a good nights rest and feel peaceful about your choice in location.
Ideal for:- Relocating
- Consulting work
- Contract work
- Intern stay
- Traveling Nurses/Therapists
- Personal Retreat
- Artistic Retreat
- Marital Separations
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From Baltimore
695 North
exit onto 795 (Northwest Expressway)
exit onto Rt 140 Westminster
Turn left onto Rt. 31 at blinking arrow light (GPS may say New Windsor Rd)
travel 7 miles,
immediately past the 7-11 convenience store turn a SHARP Right onto Springdale Ave (GPS may say MAIN St)
We are 5 houses up on the right side
111 Springdale Avenue
It takes me about 45 minutes depending on traffic
From Frederick
I-70 East to Route 75 North
turn Right onto Route 26
you will be going thru Libertytown
almost immediately thru Libertytown turn left onto Route 31
travel on 31 for about 10 minutes
Cross the railroad tracks
Enter the town of New Windsor
Across from K and B Restaurant -Turn Right onto Church Street
At the 7-11 Store stop sign, take a left back onto Rt 31
Take an immediate right onto Springdale Avenue (GPS may say Main St)
We are 5 houses up on the Right -look for the big Yellow house
111 Springdale Avenue
It takes me about 25 minutes
From Washington, DC
Follow Route 97 North (Georgia Avenue) for about an hour
Turn left onto Route 26
Turn right onto Rt 31
Cross the railroad tracks
Enter the town of New Windsor
Across from K and B Restaurant -Turn Right onto Church Street
At the 7-11 Store stop sign, take a left back onto Rt 31
Take an immediate right onto Springdale Avenue (GPS may say Main St)
We are 5 houses up on the right
111 Springdale Avenue
OR
From the 495 Washington Beltway
exit onto 270
exit onto Route 27 North at the Father Hurley Blvd Exit 16A
take a right at stop sign to get onto Rt 27
(Travel 7 miles)
Travel past Damascus, Mt Airy, Taylorsville
(Approx 20 Miles)
(At intersection of Rt 27 and Rt 26 Will be a Shell Station and 7-11 Store)
Turn left onto Rt 26
Turn right onto Rt 31
Travel about 10 minutes
Cross the railroad tracks
Enter the town of New Windsor
Across from K and B Restaurant -Turn Right onto Church Street
At the 7-11 Store stop sign, take a left back onto Rt 31
Take an immediate right onto Springdale Avenue (GPS may say Main St)
We are 5 houses up on the right
111 Springdale Avenue
It takes me one hour from New Windsor to Glen Echo Exit
From Gettysburg
Route 97 South
Left onto Route 140 West (Towards Taneytown )
Get in left lane immediately
Left onto Route 31 at blinking arrow light (GPS may say New Windsor Rd)
Travel 7 miles
Immediately past the 7-11 convenience store
turn a SHARP right onto Springdale Avenue (GPS may say Main St)
We are 5 houses up on the right
111 Springdale Avenue
It takes me about 40 minutes from New Windsor to Gettysburg
From BWI Airport
Follow signs exiting airport
Follow 195 and 95 West signs
Exit onto 95North at Exit 4A
On 95 you will have to get to the far LEFT to exit onto 695 West (Baltimore Beltway)
This is a LEFT EXIT and a little hairy to get all the way across the lanes)
The signs will say to TOWSON
You are now on the 695 Baltimore Beltway going West
Take Exit 19 - 795 NorthWest Expressway
Take Exit 9 B to Westminster Rt. 140
(travel time approx 20 mins)
Left onto Rt 31 at the blinking arrow (GPS may say New Windsor Rd)
Pass 7-11 convenience store
Immediate right onto Springdale Avenue (GPS may say Main St)
We are 5 houses up on right
111 Springdale Avenue
New Windsor, Md. 21776
410-635-3000
It takes me about an hour from BWI
Limo Services from BWI Airport
Rohrbaugh -800 543 9090 or 410 239 8000
Private Car - Limo Service