Our 2021Theme at Joshua Grindle Inn: Build Back Better!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and all your New Year's resolutions come true. I have resolved to brew more beer this year and have at least two 2021 beer related events on property, as long as health officials allow it. The most important thing is to keep everyone safe.

Speaking of COVID, Kate and I want to thank everyone who visited last year. We could not do it without you, your referrals and your reviews. 2020 was a year of constantly shifting sands and we appreciate your willingness to come here, mask up, social distance and enjoy our historic town.


We closed for three months but did not sit back and relax. Project highlights include (and pictured above):

• Reclaiming overgrowth in the east garden. The apple tree roots were covered and once the overgrowth was removed, the trees produced a bumper crop. The plum tree in the front also had a banner year. We dried the apples and used them in our homemade scones.
• Painting projects include the Master room, Telephone room, several exterior windows and the doors\thresholds on the front porch. They look much better and more is planned in 2021.
• Composting area was moved and expanded. We started a small raised garden beside the compost. Worm bins were added too. We can divert kitchen and garden waste to both the compost and worm bin.
• New additions to the Grindle include a rescued 1919 upright piano. Ken found it on Craigslist and after initially passing on it, he received a call a few days later from the owner. The piano was in a truck on the way to the dump, no charge, do you want it? YES, and we unloaded it to the garage. We called Alder Movers to relocate the piano to the parlor where Ken proceeded to dismantle the working parts and give it a good deep cleaning. The piano action was removed and cleaned. Decades of accumulated dust and grime were removed with small brushes and low pressure blasts of air. Every key was removed and cleaned. Several sticky keys were fixed and everything went back together without a hitch. The last part of the project starts soon, tuning a piano. (YouTube has been awesome for this project)
• Last but not least, the dining room table was taken to the garage once the piano came out. The top was sanded down and some of the old patina was left to give it the same look and feel as before. Two coats of oil followed by three coats of clear poly were laid down. Want to know how hard it is to clear coat a 10 foot table by yourself? Really hard. For the final coat both Kate and I worked quickly to lay the final coat and give it a smooth finish. It is back in the dining room now and we look forward to entertaining guests with a hot breakfast around this great farmhouse table.

FEBRUARY CELEBRATION PACKAGE

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Want to surprise your sweetheart at arrival? Add a Celebration Package with local Mendocino Chocolate, flowers and your special note to surprise your other half and say I Love You. ~ Adds $90 to room rate.

Please request this package when booking your stay online.

SPRING WHALE SPECIAL

To celebrate the annual whale migration we are pleased to offer our guests a weekday special of Buy 3, get the 4th night free. This special offer is valid Monday –Thursday between February 15 – April 1.

Please call the inn (707-937-6022) to make your reservation or use promo code Whale2021 to book your reservation online.

LOOKING AHEAD

We still need to wear masks and socially distance while vaccines are being rolled out. We will continue following all safety measures per the county health department guidance. As always, your safety is what matters most.

Kate and I feel very blessed for having such great guests. Many newcomers from nearby found us because their normal destinations were unreachable due to Covid-19. We also know you referred some friends after your stay, or came back again. This is what keeps us going and we want to thank everyone for their generous support.

We have some upcoming projects for 2021, so look for more news in our upcoming newsletters. Better yet, come and see us! It is wonderful having guests at the inn again. Be safe out there.