Kirkwood Inn & Historic House
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Historic Home Circa 1799 Elegant Colonial Ambiance
Delicious Kirkwood House Breakfast
Intimate Gatherings and Weddings
Jacuzzi-Fireplace Suites
Charming Courtyard and Lavender Garden
Encompassing six scenic acres, the quaint Kirkwood Inn is conveniently located only minutes from King's Island amusement park in the heart of Southwest Ohio's great outdoors. Quietly nestled between thriving Mason and historic Lebanon, Ohio on Rt. 42, this country inn provides access to a variety of local charms and attractions including antique shops, golf courses, water parks, zip lines, canoe tours, lazer tag arenas, bike trails and vineyards. Unique to the property is the neighboring Historic Kirkwood House (circa 1799), a perfect place for dinner parties, teas, business meetings, luncheons, reunions, wedding ceremonies and receptions.
At Kirkwood Inn, each guest enjoys a complimentary country-style breakfast buffet in the Historic Kirkwood House which includes biscuits and gravy; sausage, ham or bacon; eggs; fresh fruit; danish muffins; homemade poppy seed bread with peach butter; and much more. The 200-year-old, fully restored, two-story home and its surrounding perennial garden is a historical, family-owned alternative to banquet halls for small gatherings.
Experience the best of both worlds; the privacy of personal accommodation and the colonial ambiance of a historic home while enjoying a hot, country-style breakfast. Swim in the immaculate outdoor pool, relax in the garden-side gazebo and explore the colorful flower gardens and nature trail. The top-rated property, which accommodated stagecoach travelers in the early 1800s, continues to offer a unique retreat for couples, families and business travelers.
Now offering a variety of lodging and attraction specials including new corporate rates, King's Island Ride-and-Roar bundles, Enchanted Evening dinners and elegant wedding packages, owner Sandra Eves and director of sales David Eves Jr. strive to provide a cozy experience that makes each guest feel at home.
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The Eves family purchased the colonial farmhouse nearly a quarter of a century ago; however, it wasn't until several trips to the Ohio Historical
Society in 2001 that Sandra Eves and her husband David recognized the home's historical significance. The two-story, colonial home, which was built by who would become Associate Judge Jacob D. Lowe circa 1799, served as a farmhouse-inn and accommodated the Lowe family and stagecoach travelers. The inn was a routine stopping place for Congressman Henry Clay and other distinguished politicians traveling to Washington D.C.Two decades after its construction in 1820, Postmaster Kirkwood opened a post office at Lowe's farmhouse inn and hitching post, saving locals a half-day trip to Lebanon to pick up mail. The Eves family has honored the home's historical significance by keeping the name “Kirkwood” and delicately restoring the colonial farmhouse's authentic character, including custom colors and furnishings.
The home has been renovated, offering modern conveniences and versatility for a wide variety of small social gatherings including dinner parties, teas, business meetings, luncheons, wedding ceremonies and receptions. Despite renovations, many of the home's original features remain in tact. Structural hand-hewn black walnut beams, hardwood floors and iron fireplace hardware add a quaint, old-world charm to this immaculate establishment making it a unique venue your guests won't forget.
Whether you're looking for an intimate wedding ceremony under a gazebo, garden-side birthday party, elegant tea, delectable country breakfast buffet or private business dinner, the 200-year-old Historic Kirkwood House is the perfect location for your next event.
One of Judge Lowe's sons, born on November 27, 1805 in the Mason farmhouse, went on to auspiciously serve as the Governor of Iowa in 1858. Governor Ralph Phillips Lowe also held official positions as an elected member of the first Constitutional Convention, District Attorney for the state of Iowa, District Judge for the state of Iowa, Judge of the Supreme Court and the Assistant United States District Attorney.
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Scenic yet convenient, Kirkwood Inn is a clean and quiet 48-room lodge featuring modern amenities with a classic feel. Rooms are tastefully decorated featuring Williamsburg-style décor and cherry furnishings. All rooms are equipped with cable television, refrigerators and high-speed wireless internet access and some suites are accented with fireplaces, timeless light fixtures and crown moldings.Kirkwood Inn now offers a special corporate rate for guests traveling on business. King's Island amusement park and La Comedia dinner theater bundles are available for families on a budget. For couples seeking a romantic retreat, Kirkwood provides remodeled Jacuzzi-fireplace suites and enchanted evening
in-room dinners
served on elegant china.
Walk out of your room to view the outdoor pool and surrounding countryside or the two-story Historic Kirkwood House and perennial garden. Admire the fragrant, colorful flowers and explore the wooded nature trail. Have lunch at one of our many garden-side tables, read a book in the quietly nestled gazebo or take a swim in the spacious and immaculate outdoor pool. This country inn is a scenic, locally-owned alternative to large hotel chains. -
Each guest at Kirkwood Inn receives a complimentary, hot, country-style breakfast buffet served in the 200-year-old Historic Kirkwood House. This meal includes:- Biscuits and gravy
- Sausage ham or bacon
- Eggs
- Fresh fruit
- Danish muffins
- Country apples
- Homemade poppy seed bread with peach butter
- Much more!
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Unlike average hotels, Kirkwood Inn takes pride in its landscape as much as its interior. When a guest books a room at Kirkwood, he or she gains access to park-like grounds filled with a wide variety of colorful, fragrant flowers and plants. On the outskirts of the gardens are wooded walking paths where guests often spot wildlife. Kirkwood is equipped with benches, a gazebo and tables and chairs providing a quiet outdoor retreat for guests.
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Kirkwood is the ideal location for intimate outdoor wedding ceremonies and elegant indoor receptions. Our white gazebo and lavender gardens provide an elegant backdrop to any ceremony. Bring your guests indoors to enjoy an elegant piece of history. The colonial, two-story Historic Kirkwood House (circa 1799) is the perfect setting for a variety of intimate indoor gatherings including wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, receptions, reunions, showers, luncheons and teas.
Whether your dream wedding is a ceremony under a gazebo, a delectable dinner in the 200-year-old Historic Kirkwood House or a private Enchanted Evening honeymoon stay in a Jacuzzi-fireplace suite, we would be pleased to help you choose or personalize one of our packages for a special wedding experience that best suits your party.
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Amenities Easy access to major highways
Free cable TV and Wireless Internet access
Beautifully Decorated Rooms
Spacious Outdoor Pool
Fireplace & Jacuzzi suites
Special Packages
Kirkwood House BreakfastAttractions 5 minutes to Kings Island Amusement Park
LaComedia Dinner Theatre - Broadway Shows
Antiquing in Lebanon & Waynesville
The Golden Lamb
Numerous Championship Caliber Golf Courses
Scenic Little Miami Bike Trail