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the end of August, every year, it's time for students
at Bates College to return to school. Finding a room
in Lewiston at this time of year is like the proverbial
"needle in a haystack" analogy. After a
number of phone calls to assorted accomodations, and
"sorry, no vacancy" repeated several times
(knowing full well that I had no intention of staying
at some motel with a colored roof), a kind soul suggested
the Farnham House, unfortunately now closed. I
was to become forever be grateful. Barbara Fournier
and her husband Ray were absolutely fantastic. She
had one room left, which she apologized for (why
I'll never know), and I took it. I came and went
as I pleased, slept incredibly well, and was even
given a "bagged breakfast" for my early
Sunday morning departure to Quebec. No, this is
not an advertisement and no, I'm not getting paid
to put this here, it was simply a great place with
great hosts The Farnham House should have been at
the top of of any travelers list. Of the five places
I stayed while traveling during my 2000 adventure,
two stand out. You will find the second (Au
Toit Bleu) on the Île d'Orleans page.
As an aside I have no evidence that Barbara and
her husband are related..but .the name "Fournier"
is certainly in the Lachance line. Go back far enough,
and certainly there must be a connection. Following
is a bit of story of this wonderful place. |
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Built in the 19th Century, the Farnham
house is located about a mile (you can walk) from
the downtown business area. From 1982 until it closed
guests enjoyed this beautiful, spacious (comfortable)
Victorian home. A full breakfast was offered,individually
prepared and served in the breakfast room, the dining
room or, (my favorite) on the screened back porch.
They would even prepare a complimentary breakfast
for a guest of yours, not staying at the inn. This
was really GREAT!
Prominent people who stayed there
include the late Senator Edmund Muskie, Jesse Jackson,
and cello maestro Mstislov Rostropovich. |
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The Farnham House - 520 Main Street - Lewiston, Maine
04240
Thanks Barbara & Ray
- you really made it great - your B&B may be closed,
but it is not forgotten!
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