Circa 1888
104 Salem Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ
(908) 449-2010
SPRING LAKE INN HARPERS ESCAPE
by Thomas Michael Anthony Sheaffer
(composed by Thomas on October 20, 1998 after the Sixth Annual Harpers
Escape
reprinted here with his permission)
We went east to New Jersey
To be by the sea
My wife, my harp and me
And stayed at a romantic "B" and "B"
just a few steps from the mystical sea.
The harpers’ began to trickle on in
to the home of the Gatens
at the Spring Lake Inn
Welcomed all….
by their gracious hosts Pat and Jim
‘Twas not long and all the harps were in tune
and the songs of the harps were singing by noon.
The music and mirth lasted all day
the laments were all done
then the notes turned gay
"Summertime" ended our day that night
with the harps still singing by the porch candlelight.
All were cared for and ate their fill
no finer hosts could have fit that bill
then the Gatens’….. Pat and Jim
and their love for the harpers’ at the Spring Lake Inn.
We invite you to come to our Inn and relax in a warm, informal atmosphere. Built in 1888, the Inn is nestled on a quiet street surrounded by fascinating history.
Take a refreshing jog on the boardwalk, a barefoot stroll on a beach that goes for miles, or just let the ocean breeze renew your spirit on our 80 foot Victorian porch lined with rockers. The town center, within walking distance, has over 60 unique shops to explore.
The Spring Lake Inn is a private place for one, or a romantic Inn for two... so plan your relaxing vacation, reunion or intimate wedding at the Spring Lake Inn... the best kept secret in Spring Lake.
The Inn has been newly renovated this year and has 14 guestrooms, all with private bath and air conditioning. All of the rooms are large and airy. Some have canopy and four-poster beds, fluffy quilts and private sitting areas.
Breakfast is served each morning in our spacious dining room with its impressive 12 ft. ceiling. Fresh fruit, home-baked muffins, breads and just-brewed coffee are a few of the delights to get your day going.
From New York and North: Garden State Parkway to Exit 98. Route 34 South to the first traffic circle. Proceed 3/4 around to Route 524 East to the ocean. Turn right on Ocean Avenue 15 blocks to Salem Avenue. Make a right. Continue 1 block to 104 Salem Avenue.
From Philadelphia and South: Route I-195 East. Exit to Route 34 South. Route 34 South to the first traffic circle. Proceed 3/4 around to Route 524 East to the ocean. Turn right on Ocean Avenue 15 blocks to Salem Avenue. Make a right. Continue 1 block to 104 Salem Avenue.
Innkeepers Pat, Jim and Brian Gatens are members of:
and can be reached by e-mail at sprnglkinn@aol.com Visit our website at http://www.bbianj.com/springlakeinn/index.html
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