Tag: Elopements

Hospitality Intern never tires of Ellwanger Elopements and Rochester seed swap

April 30, 2022/in KIss & Tell/by The Ellwanger Estate

As Kojo prepares to graduate from Monroe Community College hospitality program, he applauded the Rochester seeds swap and the personalized Ellwanger elopements. During his short time at the Ellwanger Estate Bed and Breakfast, he has learned everything from culinary skills, preparation, serving, bed making 101, silver polishing, planting a garden, button sewing, furniture restoration, and attending Visit Rochester meetings. His highlight was meeting Mayor Evans. And what a highlight indeed-as he praised Kojo’s perseverance, quoting, “ now you can take over” the running of the bed and breakfast. While the internship is geared towards preparing interns for hospitality management, the true test is in finding a balance and excelling in customer service. So what 17 hours of the day would you like to work? He is sure up for the task!

Ellwanger Estate Bed & Breakfast, 10th year in the making: It is the Rochester Experience

January 21, 2019/in KIss & Tell/by The Ellwanger Estate

The Ellwanger Estate Bed & Breakfast is celebrating it’s 10th year in the making. More than a bed, more than a breakfast, it is the Rochester Experience. We officially open in April 2009, after three years of extensive renovations. It was pretty much abandoned and decrepit and in pretty bad shape. This historical Bed & Breakfast was originally the grandest of places called the Rose Mansion and Gardens: the spot to have elegant weddings, receptions, and overnight stays. In fact John F Kennedy Jr. has walked through these doors. The Rose Mansion and Gardens closed in the late 1980s.

The scope of the renovations was to restore the original mansion with all the latest technology. The public spaces have a museum quality with hand painted murals, chandeliers, exquisite antique furniture, and artwork, with 21st-century amenities. It’s an iconic bed-and-breakfast; you don’t see anything like this in many places. The Ellwanger Estate Bed & Breakfast was the home to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Designer Show House in 2008. The mansion and all four guest rooms are a work of art. This is a Rochester experience not to be missed. And you especially do not want to miss the lavish farm to table gourmet breakfast. That is a celebration in and of itself!

Ellwanger Estate B&B in Rochester, New York, Receives Recognition as One of the 2017 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns

February 6, 2017/in KIss & Tell/by The Ellwanger Estate

February is here and the air is bursting with romance. iLoveInns.com is pleased to participate in the fun by announcing the 2017 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns. The inns on the list promote luxury, beauty, and romance.

Deborah Sakach, iLoveInns.com president says, “Memories last a lifetime. We’ve selected the Best Romantic Inns for 24 consecutive years and I’m thrilled to share this list of inns, where romantic memories can be made, with couples everywhere.”

Ellwanger Estate B&B in Rochester, New York, Receives Recognition as One of the 2017 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns

February 6, 2017– Dana Point, Calif., Website iLoveInns.com, is pleased to announce that the Ellwanger Estate B&B in Rochester, New York, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2017 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns Award. The Ellwanger Estate B&B is a perfect choice for couples planning an elopement, wedding or honeymoon, anniversary or simple getaway. Owner Rosemary Janofsky responded to the news, “We are thrilled that our B&B is recognized for the charming atmosphere and fine qualities that we try to provide”.

The Ellwanger Estate in Rochester, NY, offers a peaceful atmosphere of rejuvenation and relaxation throughout the historic B&B. As an urban retreat tucked into a country setting, it provides access to nature as well as a licensed massage therapist for Swedish and therapeutic massages for both singles and couples. King and queen “PRANA” beds supply plenty of comfort for dreaming and snuggling. Additional room amenities may include claw-foot tubs, hypoallergenic rooms, or a separate private sitting area. The romance continues into the morning hours with a farm-to-table breakfast served by candlelight.

The B&B has also received a 5-heart review rating by guests on iLoveInns.com.

Emily and Alex commented, “My wife and I got married April 16, and spent our first two married nights here. We have taken our wedding photographs outside on a beautiful April afternoon and booked the Traveler’s Rest for a mini honeymoon. We spent our first breakfast together on the porch overlooking the sun-drenched yard with the deer and birds. We are so happy to be able to stay such a wonderful bed-and-breakfast. We couldn’t have asked for a better time. We are moving to Pittsburgh, PA, in a few months and will definitely be coming back to capture the feeling of our wedding weekend. Thank you so much for this wonderful urban retreat. See you soon!”

Jen shared this: “What is surprising pocket of humanity and gentility tucked into a corner of all the bustle of that I have come to think of as Rochester. Up till now, Rochester has meant doctors and hospitals and an airport that gave me access to friends and family. My visit to the Ellwanger Estate included lovely gardens and a place of wonderful hospitality. I hope to be able to come back and stay here and learn more about the softer side of Rochester. Thank you for the special touches that made this visit so comfortable”.

The 2017 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns:

Ellwanger Estate, Rochester, New York

34 State “Historic Luxury Suites”, Skaneateles, New York

Inn at Osprey Point, Rock Hall, Maryland

Glen Gordon Manor, Huntly, Virginia

Bloomsbury Inn, Camden, South Carolina

Point Clear Cottages, Fairhope, Alabama

Hill Crest Bed and Breakfast, Clifton Forge, Virginia

Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, Two Harbors, Minnesota

Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast, Durango, Colorado

Briar Patch, Sedona, Arizona

About the Ellwanger Estate Bed & Breakfast

The historical Ellwanger Estate located in the heart of Rochester’s Mount Hope Cultural District is your premiere lodging destination. From film shoots to friendly overnights, this beautifully restored home offers four rooms with spectacular views of the lush garden and courtyards. Stroll in the famous Ellwanger Gardens or enjoy a cool drink on the home’s restored veranda. The natural beauty of the Mount Hope and Highland Park Preservation area, combined with the ambience of The Ellwanger will exceed your every expectation. The Ellwanger will be pleased to help you plan a special event or a simple weekend get-away.

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About American Historic Inns

Founded in 1981, AHI (http://www.iLoveInns.com) is a leading bed and breakfast and country inns online directory. iLoveInns offers a free iPhone application www.inntouch.com with 6,000 inns and offers the bed and breakfast industry’s largest B&B incentive program for visiting small inns.

Elope in the Vintage Surroundings of the Ellwanger Estate

June 1, 2016/in KIss & Tell/by The Ellwanger Estate

This is the time of year when the seasons change from the first green suggestions of spring to the warmer weather and blooming gardens of summer. But here, at the Ellwanger, it is Elopement Season, with brides in delicate white lace gliding down the carved oak staircase, to meet their cherished partners in front of gathered friends and family and promise their undying love for each other.

Sometimes the vows are exchanged in front of the period fireplace of the Great Room; sometimes the couple decides to take their ceremony to the fresh air and garden scents of the generous porch, overlooking the beautiful Ellwanger Garden.

Not all the brides are young, not all the gowns are formal, but all the couples have something in common: a love of romance, an appreciation of vintage surroundings and a deep faith and hope in the future together.