The Baert Baron Mansion
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The Baert Baron Mansion with its beautiful red VeneKlasen brick was built by Dr. Daniel Baert in 1872. Truly this is a classical example of the rare French Italianate design of the Nineteenth century in Western Michigan. Nineteen beautiful made to order Romanesque styled arched beveled lead glass windows imported from Paris, France added in 1880 gracefully add to the mansion’s allure. A magnificent wrap-around porch gives the Mansion a feeling of warmth and grace as guests look at the marvelous bird bath fountain placed on the north side of the grounds over 139 years ago. The Mansion has over 4000 sq. ft. of living space that has volumes of buried stories that are hidden within its walls. Exquisite original antique leaded stained glass windows and hard wood floors welcome you upon entry through the two massive oak doors that have stood the test of time.Guests may use the peaceful wraparound porch to take pleasure in the incredible flower gardens each morning where they can sip rich coffee or tea or as a shady retreat on the warm summer afternoons enjoying a fresh glass of lavender lemonade.
Beginning with renowned southern hospitality, The Baert Baron Mansion's elegant Victorian turn of the century ambience has been preserved and yet guests enjoy modern conveniences such as inn-wide wireless Internet. The Mansion has a reputation as a romantic, peaceful, and passionate Bed and Breakfast. Its elegance and sophistication have made it popular for special events, wedding nights, private dinners and anniversary celebrations.
Our four Victorian appointed guestrooms were designed with total guest comfort in mind. Our goal is to make your time away distinctly pleasurable. Regardless of which room you choose, we will do our best to surpass your expectations. The grand staircase invites you up to your private quarters, where blended beauty, comfort, and cleanliness are the perfect formula for rest and relaxation.Make your business trip more of a pleasure or celebrate a birthday. The Baert Baron Mansion is a great place to stay while discovering Western Michigan's shoreline or visiting family and friends who live here.
Your hosts, Vic and Anna Karen Van Deventer, invite you to experience a piece of history by joining them and enjoying a by gone era of comfort and grace. Located only 17 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan and 3 miles from Holland, Michigan, The Baert Baron Mansion which is registered as a Historical Building with the State of Michigan is a significant Victorian Landmark of the 19th century nestled in the Historical Village of Zeeland, Michigan where the history of by gone days still runs deep in everyday life. A place where you can step back into time and relish the peace and tranquility of the village’s Fore Fathers as you snuggle in the serenity of yesterday with a dash of southern charm.As the fourth owners of the Mansion, since July 2001, Vic & Anna Karen understand historical integrity and have painfully and meticulously brought back wholeness and grander to this piece of history for Western Michigan. Your eyes will be captivated by the overwhelming stencil work lavished across the ceilings throughout the Mansion.
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From a private candlelight dinner to a relaxing romantic fire in the flower gardens late at night, The Baert Baron Mansion is all about creating an atmosphere of elegance, serenity, luxury and romance. Mingle with fellow guests in the Parlor where the company will cheer you and the refreshments are faultless.
Your hosts, Vic & Anna Karen, are happy to help you plan a special surprise with fresh flowers, a romantic dinner for two in the vast dining room by candlelight, a scrumptious picnic in the local park a few feet away or take a bike ride and drift throughout the small village of Zeeland and taste the historical Norman Rockwell setting for yourself. Simply let us know what you need and we will take care of the arrangements. We will do our best to accommodate and fulfill your wishes.
Breakfast:
After a restful night's sleep you'll awake to tantalizing aromas drifting under your door. A stroll down the staircase brings you into the formal dining room where a beautifully set table with china, crystal, and linens is prepared for an enjoyable, relaxing breakfast. We serve a delicious Southern Breakfast guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.
Dinners
Step back into time as you unwind with a few of your most treasured friends. Think how it would be if you could sip on marvelous teas served in delicate cups and delectable dainty tea sandwiches that were enjoyed by generations before you. Enjoy the delicious dishes that were served back when women stood before a hot stove for hours to bring the goodness of food to the people that meant the most to them. Relax as you breathe in the sweet fragrance of yesterday and if you’ll listen ever so closely, you can hear the graceful walls of the very foundation utter stories of love, death and happiness.The Baert Baron Mansion has been proud to be a part of many family reunions, birthdays, anniversary parties, business retreats, conferences, and small intimate weddings You will find the scent of homemade goodies drifting through every room and soft music soothing away the rush of everyday life at these events.
Private Dinner Parties at the Mansion are breathtaking and cannot be matched anywhere in the area. Guests are served by candlelight on fine China as they dine over a three hour period. The elegant dining room can sit 24 people comfortably.
Mansion guests can also enjoy the art of yesterday’s High Teas, heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts parties as they float throughout the rooms and find a private place to chat while enjoying all they want from the beautiful displayed dining room table that is brimming over with mouth watering goodness. Up to 50 guests can enjoy this remarkable sitting at one time.
Brunches, Luncheons, and Dessert parties are just a small part of what the Mansion offers their guests.