June 28, 2011

Merry in Madison, GA

Celebrating another glorious wedding anniversary, my sweet husband Bruce surprised me, per my suggestion, with a trip somewhere. I love surprises. A five hour drive northwest from Fernandina Beach, Florida delivered us into the historically charming city of Madison, Georgia. Spared from burning during Sherman's infamous march from Atlanta to the sea, Madison is brimming with antebellum homes. We passed by many a pillared porch and white-painted home in the tradition of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With The Wind. That set the mood for our destination, The Brady Inn, an 1885 Victorian bed and breakfast.


As we passed through the pretty parlor, its walls a rich red, the settee and matching cream upholstered chairs welcomed guests to sit and chat. Our room was filled with period antiques, the high carved headboard, hand quilted spread and marble topped dresser and table complimented the pink patterned rug and blue bordered wallpaper. No television in the room kept the outside world and worries away for two days. Even the full bathroom, cleverly concealed in the tiniest of closets, left us laughing. One could brush his teeth and spit in the sink whilst "seated" at the same time!


Breakfast was a delight both mornings. We were served at any of seven four-top tables situated on a cleverly painted faux rug in a sunny room at the back of the house. The windows overlooked grassy grounds dotted with flowers, new wooden trellises and arches, a bonfire area and an herb garden. Cherry tomatoes from that garden were the base of a spiced salsa of sorts our second morning. The yogurt, granola and fresh blueberries and the spinach quiche were wonderful but we adored the poached pears. Mary, the pretty and peppy hostess, I love peppy in a hostess, was kind enough to give us her secret recipe!




faux room down the hall!
We've staying in quite a few B&Bs over the years. We've been very blessed to do so. The Brady Inn is certainly a place we will visit again, any time we're in mid-Georgia. We recommend it to all with confidence that you will more than enjoy your return to the glory days of the deep South.

faux rug!
There was an unexpected bonus. Scattered discreetly around the inn were small pump bottles of hand sanitizer. For an admitted semi-germ freak, this was quite a perk!

The Brady Inn is located at 250 N. Second St., Madison, Georgia, USA
706 342-4400 or 866 770-0773
http://www.bradyinn.com/

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