A new bed and breakfast, Mary’s Meadow, opened its doors and bedrooms on March 1. The house at 2941 West Lake Rd. was built in 1810 by the historic Burr family and had seen a number of different inhabitants in its 200 years of existence. The most recent owner, Ginny Krumsiek, has taken up residence with her husband in the back of the 3,400 square-foot structure, allowing travelers and Cazenovia visitors a chance to relax in a traditional farmhouse with modern charm.
A Long Island transplant, Krumsiek had perused all of New England and most of the Eastern seaboard before settling into the hills of Cazenovia. “This is such a lovely, historic area,” she said. “The house is very special to us as well, we love it here. This is something I’ve always wanted to do.”
Originally a hops farm, Mary’s Meadow was bought in 1855 by William Moakler Burr, also famous for the Albany Street establishment, the Brae Loch Inn. Mary Burr Gibson, his daughter, is where inspiration for the house’s name was drawn. Mary cared for the house and land, leaving her personal marks around the property. In addition to the purple trillium that grows annually, the antique fireplaces that resemble those in the Lincklaen House and Gothic Cottage, were personally selected by Mary.
Throughout the house, guests can find also original molding and lead glass windows from the 19th century. Mary’s Meadow boasts four unique rooms on the second floor, as well as a handicap-accessible room suited to accommodate those guests with disabilities.
Similar to the Brae Loch, there are also rumors of an ethereal entity that patrols the premise. A few encounters with a friendly ghost have been reported by the Krumsieks.
A stay at Mary’s Meadow gives guests a special feeling of personalization and comfort. A far cry from the corporate lodging industry, Krumsiek tailors amenities to each guest’s wishes. She is an accomplished chef, having been in and around the kitchen for more than 40 years. Before each morning, guests are given a full menu to choose from and asked how and when they would like their breakfast served.
In addition to the remodeled kitchen and classic dining room, the Bed and Breakfast features a comfortable lounge area and access to Cazenovia Lake. The upstairs bedrooms boast numerous windows, allowing sunshine to naturally light the rooms. Moderately priced, guests can choose to stay in the Burr Room, Taylor Room, Gibson Room or the Mary’s Meadow Suite while visiting.
As some in the local hospitality business have worried the proximity of Morrisville, and Cazenovia College graduations leave visitors to the area seek lodging elsewhere, Mary’s Meadow looks to assist with lodging, offering travelers a quiet retreat along West Lake Road.
To learn more about the property and accommodations, visit Marysmeadowbb.com online. To contact Ginny Krumsiek and check space availability, or for more information about lodging, call 815 4125 or email [email protected].
