Still moving forward.....

She is really beginning to take shape!

The reality of the Inn is starting to sink in. Every week we see more progress. We can now walk from room to room. We can look through the windows and imagine what it would be like to stand at the sink and look at the trees. We can start to get the feeling of how it will be to sit in the front parlor, or chill in the upstairs parlor. Yes, I said parlor. Because back in the day when Bessie’s was built, they didn’t have living rooms, or dens, they had “parlors”. They didn’t have bedrooms, they had “chambers”.

Hence the term “chamber pot”! But no worries, Bessie’s Inn will have two spacious bathrooms. Each bathroom will have a shower, complete with a seat and nook for your favorite toiletries. The downstairs bathroom will also include the original claw foot tub. The tub will be freshly glazed. Often when traveling one wants to hit the shower and go. But, perhaps after a busy day touring glorious northwest Arkansas, a luxurious soak would feel good and help induce sleep.

There will be four chambers. One will have a king size bed, two will each have a queen size bed and the fourth will have two full size beds. We will name the chambers. You can hand pick your chamber or chambers, depending how many are in your party.

Back to the parlors. The downstairs parlor will be connected to the full service kitchen, separated by the staircase. It will have an entertainment center and plenty of seating. The upstairs parlor will be tucked away from the center of the house, offering a quiet place to read or watch TV.

With a large yard and a 10x20 deck, Bessie’s will be pet friendly. No worries if you have pet allergies. Housekeeping will go the extra mile after the furry fellows leave. Animal beds will be furnished to help make animals comfy and discourage them from being on furniture.

Bessie’s downstairs will be wheelchair friendly, offering access to the front parlor, kitchen, bathroom and two chambers.

The first photo was taken from the front parlor, facing the kitchen. The second photo is of the french doors (not yet in place) that will open to the deck. The third photo shows an east facing window in the upstairs parlor. The last photo is, finally, a roof!