“History
Awaits You at Falls Village Inn”
Innkeepers, Stefan and Claudia Wessel, purchased Falls
Village Inn in the summer of 2003 and immediately began restoring
the building to its original 1834 grandeur. Claudia, whose
background is in the hospitality industry and Stefan who
has remodeled many a home have enjoyed bringing their inn
back to life.
The dining room was the first room to be renovated. Wall to
wall carpeting was removed to showcase the beautiful hardwood
floors that lay dormant underneath, while period wallpaper
and lighting finished off the look. The tavern was the next
room to be updated. The Wessel’s kept the original tin roof
and bar while adding new furniture creating a very warm and
old-fashioned environment for guests to linger.
Perhaps one of the most exciting changes to the front of the
house is in the parlor. An antique front desk, beautiful hard
wood flooring and period Toile wallpaper welcome the Inn’s
guests. This reception area is the original area used when
the building first opened for business in the 1800’s.
The inn hosts nineteen suites on two stories. Each room has
a different feel to it. Many of the antiques used throughout
the inn are from the Wessel’s personal collection. You truly
feel as if you are walking back in time.
“
Who that has traveled life’s dull round,
Where ere his stages may have been,
May sigh to think that he has found
His warmest welcome at an Inn.”
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