This Month in Georgia History
- Photo by Tim Nealon. To see more of his work, visit: http://www.timnealon.com/
Every February marks the anniversary of James Oglethorpe’s landing in the new world just outside of what would become Savannah in 1733. Oglethorpe and his settlers landing at Savannah is commemorated officially on February 12.
Savannah celebrates the role of many key individuals in her history with statues and monuments in the city’s 22 squares. James Oglethorpe is honored with a lovely statue in the center of Chippewa Square on Bull Street. Chippewa Square is a leisurely 12 minute walk from the doors of the Catherine Ward House Inn.
Recipe of the Month: Eggs Benedict Casserole
Photo by Taste of Home
At the Catherine Ward House, we make every effort to switch between sweet and savory breakfast dishes every morning. Our blog follows suit as we share recipes that we have tested in our kitchen over the past seven years. So far, we have shared recipes for Banana Bread, Individual Ricotta Frittatas, Orange Praline French Toast, Rolled Omelets, Scones, Vegetarian Strata, and Apple Crisp. After some input from past guests and blog readers, we’ve chosen to share with you a recipe for Eggs Benedict Casserole. This casserole is a great way to offer up the delicious flavors of eggs benedict, without the hassle and exact timing of poaching eggs (always hard when there is more than two hungry people at the table).
Like many of the casseroles we’ve tried over the years, this one is a make-ahead – lending itself to become your family’s new “special morning” go-to group dish.
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Help us plan our 2012 Recipe of the Month schedule
We try to be as accommodating as possible at the Catherine Ward House Inn. When you book your reservation, you’ll be asked “do you have any allergies? are there any foods you’d rather not eat? are there any foods that you love to eat?” – or some variation of those questions. We’d like to do the same with our monthly Recipe of the Month post. What types of recipes do you want to see in 2012? Please take a minute to participate in the following poll to help us plan for 2012 (multiple selections are allowed). If there is a specific dish that you’d like us to highlight, please let us know in the comments section below.
15 Minutes (or so) Away by Car: Fort Pulaski
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This week, we take another trip outside of Savannah’s National Landmark Historic District to highlight Fort Pulaski. The fort was built by order of President James Madison in response to the War of 1812. Fort Pulaski was built to protect the inland port of Savannah from naval attacks. The fort was constructed from 1829 to 1847 (completed under the direction of Robert E. Lee).
With 11 foot thick walls, Fort Pulaski was thought to be impenetrable except by only the largest land artillery – which at the time were smooth bore cannon. These cannons had a range of only around a half mile, and the nearest land (Tybee island) was outside of the range. In 1862 the Union Army successfully tested a rifled cannon on the fort, eventually leading to it’s surrender and, in the process, rendering all brick fortifications obsolete.
Following the war Fort Pulaski remained largely unused, and by the turn of the 20th century, it had begun to fall into disrepair. Fort Pulaski was declared a National Monument on October 15, 1924 by presidential proclamation. Responsibility of the fort was transfered from the War Department to the National Park Service on August 10, 1933. Initial rehabilitation of the fort began under the direction of the Civilian Conservation Corps program, as part of the New Deal.
Weapons Demonstration at Fort Pulaski
Fort Pulaski is, in addition to being a National Monument, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to the fort is $5.00 per person, with a handful of select “fee free” days offered throughout the year. In addition to viewing the interpretive exhibits, taking in weapons demonstrations, and touring the fort itself, Fort Pulaski is a great place to visit for those who wish to see the coastal wildlife, relax near the ocean, and just enjoy a day outside.
Getting to Fort Pulaski from the Catherine Ward House Inn by car is very easy. From door to door, it takes about 20-25 minutes to drive between the two.
Updated Availability for Christmas and New Years 2011
Happy December!
We’re just over 1.5 weeks away from Christmas (and 2 from New Years Eve). If you’re hoping to plan a “last minute” get away to Savannah to round out the holiday season during, you’re in luck. As of this posting (11:30 AM on December 14, 2011) we have the following rooms available:
Catherine’s Room – This room was recently updated with a brand new tile and glass shower, pastel blue walls, a silk tufted queen sized headboard, and a working gas fireplace. For a flavor of this room, head over to: http://on.fb.me/u0NGG7 . Catherine’s Room is available December 28 and 29. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Captain’s Room - Located on the top floor of the inn with a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. This room was also recently updated with a new honey-toned paint scheme, leather queen sized bed, and new furnishings. Private bathroom with a three sized glass shower AND a whirlpool Jacuzzi. The Captain’s Room is available December 23 – 26 (checkout on the 27th). This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Jim Williams Room – Located on the top floor of the inn with a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. Private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. The Jim Williams Room is available December 23 – 26 (checkout on the 27th) and for one night on December 30. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
Jessica’s Room – Located on the garden level of the inn, this room features a private patio with a locking gate. Private in room bathroom with a three sided glass shower. Jessica’s Room is available for one night on December 29th. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
Nell’s Room – Located on the garden level of the inn, this room has access onto the courtyard patio – perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or tea. Private in room bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Nell’s Room is available for two nights on December 22 and 23, and for one night on December 26, and for New Years Eve weekend. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Garden Room - Located on the garden level of the inn, this room has access onto the courtyard patio – perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or tea. Private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. Room is decorated with a black and white color scheme with touches of apple green. The Garden Room is available December 23 – 25 (checkout on the 26th). This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Hibernian Room – Located on the main floor of the carriage house. This room has a private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. The room also has a porch (furnished with a table and chairs) in the courtyard. The Hibernian Room is available for a single night on December 26 as well as December 28 – 30 (checkout on the 31st). This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Sea Trade Room – Located on the main floor of the carriage house. This room is one of two KING sized beds in the inn. Room also features a working gas fireplace, porch, and a private bathroom with a three sized glass shower AND a whirlpool Jacuzzi. The Sea Trade Room is available available December 26 and 27. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com).
The Cosmopolitan Room – Located on the top floor of the carriage house. This room is one of two KING sized beds in the inn. Room also features a working gas fireplace, private porch, and a private bathroom with a large dual headed tiled shower. The Cosmopolitan Room is available available December 27 and 28. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com).
For photos of all of our available rooms, visit the “rooms and rates” portion of our website. Additional photos of some of our guest rooms are on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/catherinewardhouseinn
Availability for Christmas and New Years 2011
Happy December!
We’re just over three weeks away from Christmas (and 4 from New Years Eve). If you’re hoping to plan a “last minute” get away to Savannah to round out the holiday season during, you’re in luck. As of this posting (9:00 AM on December 1, 2011) we have the following rooms available:
Catherine’s Room – This room was recently updated with a brand new tile and glass shower, pastel blue walls, a silk tufted queen sized headboard, and a working gas fireplace. For a flavor of this room, head over to: http://on.fb.me/u0NGG7 . Catherine’s Room is available December 28 and 29. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Captain’s Room - Located on the top floor of the inn with a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. This room was also recently updated with a new honey-toned paint scheme, leather queen sized bed, and new furnishings. Private bathroom with a three sized glass shower AND a whirlpool Jacuzzi. The Captain’s Room is available December 23 – 26 (checkout on the 27th). This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Jim Williams Room – Located on the top floor of the inn with a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. Private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. The Jim Williams Room is available December 23 – 26 (checkout on the 27th) and for one night on December 30. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
Jessica’s Room – Located on the garden level of the inn, this room features a private patio with a locking gate. Private in room bathroom with a three sided glass shower. Jessica’s Room is available for one night on December 29th. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
Nell’s Room – Located on the garden level of the inn, this room has access onto the courtyard patio – perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or tea. Private in room bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Nell’s Room is available for two nights on December 22 and 23, and for one night on December 26. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Garden Room - Located on the garden level of the inn, this room has access onto the courtyard patio – perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or tea. Private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. Room is decorated with a black and white color scheme with touches of apple green. The Garden Room is available December 23 – 25 (checkout on the 26th). This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Hibernian Room – Located on the main floor of the carriage house. This room has a private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. The room also has a porch (furnished with a table and chairs) in the courtyard. The Hibernian Room is available December 23 – 26 and December 28 – 30 (checkout on the 31st). This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Sea Trade Room – Located on the main floor of the carriage house. This room is one of two KING sized beds in the inn. Room also features a working gas fireplace, porch, and a private bathroom with a three sized glass shower AND a whirlpool Jacuzzi. The Sea Trade Room is available available December 26 and 27. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com).
The Cosmopolitan Room – Located on the top floor of the carriage house. This room is one of two KING sized beds in the inn. Room also features a working gas fireplace, private porch, and a private bathroom with a large dual headed tiled shower. The Cosmopolitan Room is available available December 27 and 28. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com).
For photos of all of our available rooms, visit the “rooms and rates” portion of our website. Additional photos of some of our guest rooms are on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/catherinewardhouseinn
15 Minutes Away on Foot: Tour the Sorrel-Weed House
This week, we highlight the Sorrel-Weed House located on Madison Square, at the intersection of Bull Street and West Harris Street. The physical address of the Sorrel-Weed House is 4 West Harris Street.
- Sorrel-Weed House. Photo by Ken Lund.
The Sorrel-Weed House was designed by Charles Clusky in 1835. The house was completed in 1838. The house has received national attention for it’s role as a filming location for Forrest Gump (the opening shot of the feather floating above Savannah was filmed from this house’s roof), as well as being featured in a 2006 episode of HGTV’s “If Walls Could Talk,” and various paranormal activity shows. The house was built primarily in the Greek Revival style, but does feature some Regency style influences.
The house is now partially open to the public as a museum. The Sorrel-Weed House is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Guided tours of the house are $10.00 per person.
Getting to the Sorrel-Weed House from the Catherine Ward House Inn by foot is easy. From door to door, it takes as little as 8-12 minutes to walk between the two.
Savannah Holiday Tour of Homes
As we begin to pull out the holiday decorations and prep the trees for ornaments, I am pleased to announce that the Catherine Ward House Inn will be participating in this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes.
Just a preview of one of our trees from 2010.
The inn will be decorated throughout the common areas and guest rooms for this annual event. We’re excited to show off our inn to the public during this tour. Access to guest rooms during this tour is still being planned and will be dependent on our occupancy – but our common areas and courtyard will be available for touring.
Having volunteered for the tour in 2010, I can say that this is a great opportunity to see some of the premier homes in Savannah, and to get a nice taste of holiday seasonal decorating – Savannah Style. For more information about the tour, and to order tickets, visit: http://dnaholidaytour.com/
Availability for Thanksgiving 2011 – Updated
Happy November!
We’re just over a week away from Thanksgiving. If you’re hoping to plan a “last minute” get away to Savannah to kick off the holiday season during Thanksgiving weekend – you’re in luck. As of this posting (11:00 AM on November 16, 20111) we have the following rooms available:
The Jim Williams Room – Located on the top floor of the inn with a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. Private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. The Jim Williams Room is available November 25-27. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
Jessica’s Room – Located on the garden level of the inn, this room features a private patio with a locking gate. Private in room bathroom with a three sided glass shower. Jessica’s Room is available November 23-27. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
Nell’s Room – Located on the garden level of the inn, this room has access onto the courtyard patio – perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or tea. Private in room bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Nell’s Room is available November 23-27. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Hibernian Room – Located on the main floor of the carriage house. This room has a private in room bathroom with a tiled shower. The room also has a porch (furnished with a table and chairs) in the courtyard. The Hibernian Room is available November 23 and 24. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
The Sea Trade Room – Located on the main floor of the carriage house. This room is the ONLY KING SIZED BED still available for Thanksgiving. Room also features a working gas fireplace and a private bathroom with a three sized glass shower AND a whirlpool Jacuzzi. The Sea Trade Room is available November 23 and 24. This room may be booked by calling the inn directly or online through our website (http://www.catherinewardhouseinn.com)
For photos of all of our available rooms, visit the “rooms and rates” portion of our website. Additional photos of some of our guest rooms are on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/catherinewardhouseinn
