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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Summer at Monmouth
We at Monmouth Plantation invite you to consider some down time, because life should be more than "a to-do list."
If you are like me, your days speed by like a freight train in a blur of projects and activities. Checking these seemingly endless items off my to-do list is my day's priority. Days turn into months, months turn into years, and before we know it, we have become stagnant, bored and boring.
This past weekend I had the chance to spend some "down time" at a friend's Gulf Coast summer home, freshly restored from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. It took awhile to unwind and wean myself from my cell phone and my to-do list, but, by the second day, I was able to delight in the sheer joy of just being still and the calm reflective, restorative time necessary to recharge my batteries.
That's what Monmouth Plantation can do for you. It truly is a world away from the hustle and bustle of "everyday." We hope you will take some time off to enjoy the lazy days of summer. We have a hammock and a porch rocker waiting for you...
If you are like me, your days speed by like a freight train in a blur of projects and activities. Checking these seemingly endless items off my to-do list is my day's priority. Days turn into months, months turn into years, and before we know it, we have become stagnant, bored and boring.
This past weekend I had the chance to spend some "down time" at a friend's Gulf Coast summer home, freshly restored from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. It took awhile to unwind and wean myself from my cell phone and my to-do list, but, by the second day, I was able to delight in the sheer joy of just being still and the calm reflective, restorative time necessary to recharge my batteries.
That's what Monmouth Plantation can do for you. It truly is a world away from the hustle and bustle of "everyday." We hope you will take some time off to enjoy the lazy days of summer. We have a hammock and a porch rocker waiting for you...
Monday, June 18, 2007
And this from our Irish friends...
Dear Lani and Ronnie,
We can never thank you both enough for the wonderful time we had at Monmouth. Your generosity was beyond belief and we will always love Mississippi -both the land and the people.
The food was out of this world and l will really have to get the recipe from you for the wonderful biscuits,we've never tasted anything like them. l am sure to get the House to that standard it takes an awful lot of work. The Four Seasons isn't a patch on Monmouth!
Love and God Bless you both,
Vivien and Eamonn
All the way from Ireland
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We can never thank you both enough for the wonderful time we had at Monmouth. Your generosity was beyond belief and we will always love Mississippi -both the land and the people.
The food was out of this world and l will really have to get the recipe from you for the wonderful biscuits,we've never tasted anything like them. l am sure to get the House to that standard it takes an awful lot of work. The Four Seasons isn't a patch on Monmouth!
Love and God Bless you both,
Vivien and Eamonn
All the way from Ireland
www.monmouthplantation.com
Friday, June 15, 2007
Another of our favorites...
One of our luxurious Carriage House rooms at Monmouth Planation overlooking rolling green lawns and exquisite floral gardens.http://www.monmouthplantation.com/
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Meet Sabra
Our lovely Sabra conducts our morning tours of the mansion at Monmouth, which was built in 1818. So interesting and knowledgeable, Sabra epitomizes "Southern Hospitality."
She is an authority on General John A. Quitman, who acquired the house in 1826 for his wife Eliza. Quitman, a northerner born in New York, lived his life in Natchez until his death in 1858. He was the father of eleven children.
Quitman served in the U.S. Congress and was the Governor of Mississippi for one term in the 1850s; he was a victorious and much decorated General commanding volunteer American forces during the war with Mexico. Quitman is remembered, moreover, as one of Mississippi’s most vehement secessionists, or “fire-eaters”.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Our Guests Say the Nicest Things...
Sheri and Ronnie E. write...
"I know there is always room for improvement but I don't see how you could improve upon the excellence in hosptality that you are providing."
Reed and Faye H. share...
"The food was really good and the dinner meal was excellent - as good as five star restaurants that I have eaten at. Really do not know how you could improve everything was top notch. We plan to make this an annual trip with 2 other couples. Also enjoyed the front porch swing and rockers since we live in the country and have them. It was a perfect weekend - even the weather was great."
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"I know there is always room for improvement but I don't see how you could improve upon the excellence in hosptality that you are providing."
Reed and Faye H. share...
"The food was really good and the dinner meal was excellent - as good as five star restaurants that I have eaten at. Really do not know how you could improve everything was top notch. We plan to make this an annual trip with 2 other couples. Also enjoyed the front porch swing and rockers since we live in the country and have them. It was a perfect weekend - even the weather was great."
www.monmouthplantation.com
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Natchez Farmers Market
Peaches and Blueberries are in early at the Natchez Farmers Market. They have nectarines, donut peaches and regular peaches available now at the Natchez Farmers Market. This is in addition to other fresh produce.
This wonderful market is a project of our own Alcorn State University Extension Program
NATCHEZ FARMERS MARKET
613 MAIN STREET, NATCHEZ, MS
OPEN THURSDAY- SATURDAY
9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.
CONTACT: HELEN D. BROOKS
601-807-0376 or 601-442-4648
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Saturday, June 09, 2007
Famous Natchezians
Robert H. Adams, former United States Senator from Mississippi.
William Wirt Adams, Confederate Army officer, grew up in Natchez.
Lynda Lee Mead was crowned Miss Mississippi in 1959 and Miss America in 1960. A Natchez city street, Lynda Lee Drive, is named in her honor.
It was the birthplace of country singer Mickey Gilley. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin was born in Natchez, but was raised in San Antonio, Texas. University of Pittsburgh All-American defensive end Hugh Green was born in Natchez. Pro Football Hall of Famer Billy Shaw was born in Natchez. Novelist Greg Iles is a Natchez native. Glen Ballard, a five-time Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Hound Dog Taylor, a blues singer and slide guitar player. Pierre Adolphe Rost, a member of the Mississippi Senate and was a commissioner to Europe for the Confederate States. Emigrated to Natchez from France.
Alexander O'Neal, R&B singer Nook Logan Baseball player for the Washington Nationals. Regarded as one of the fastest players in the majors. Anne Moody, Civil Rights activist and author of Coming of Age in Mississippi, attended Natchez Junior College. Dwayne Brown The leader of the South Natchez football and baseball teams in the late 60's. Now resides in Lafayette working for the city.
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William Wirt Adams, Confederate Army officer, grew up in Natchez.
Lynda Lee Mead was crowned Miss Mississippi in 1959 and Miss America in 1960. A Natchez city street, Lynda Lee Drive, is named in her honor.
It was the birthplace of country singer Mickey Gilley. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin was born in Natchez, but was raised in San Antonio, Texas. University of Pittsburgh All-American defensive end Hugh Green was born in Natchez. Pro Football Hall of Famer Billy Shaw was born in Natchez. Novelist Greg Iles is a Natchez native. Glen Ballard, a five-time Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Hound Dog Taylor, a blues singer and slide guitar player. Pierre Adolphe Rost, a member of the Mississippi Senate and was a commissioner to Europe for the Confederate States. Emigrated to Natchez from France.
Alexander O'Neal, R&B singer Nook Logan Baseball player for the Washington Nationals. Regarded as one of the fastest players in the majors. Anne Moody, Civil Rights activist and author of Coming of Age in Mississippi, attended Natchez Junior College. Dwayne Brown The leader of the South Natchez football and baseball teams in the late 60's. Now resides in Lafayette working for the city.
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Wednesday, June 06, 2007
A Better Way to Meet
Meet outside the box! Creative thinking comes naturally here at Monmouth. It is easy to be inspired when surrounded by so much beauty. Monmouth’s unconventional flair for corporate or association meetings make it a unique setting for departmental sales meetings, staff team-building sessions or executive retreats. Whether you are planning for a meeting of five or fifty-five, Monmouth has the perfect venue.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
As Seen on www.executivetraveler.net
Built in 1818, Monmouth Plantation is listed as a National Historic Landmark and is the ideal home base for a trip to Natchez, Mississippi, one of the South's enduring treasures, with more than 500 structures built before 1861. The dream of its first owner, General John A. Quitman, was to create an atmosphere of permanence and peace in a changing world. Through the careful restoration of the mansion and eight other historic buildings, proprietors Ron and Lani Riches have realized Quitman's dream for the modern era.
Situated on 26 landscaped acres with flower-lined pebble paths, a white bridge crossing a small pond, Mississippi songbirds, and moss-draped oak trees, Monmouth houses 30 rooms (many featuring antiques original to the home) that offer luxury and comfort while maintaining the historic integrity of the property. Individually decorated guest accommodations are provided in the main house, Courtyard Building, Garden Cottages, Carriage House, Plantation Suites, Quitman Retreat, and Pond Cottages, and many of the rooms feature fireplaces and Jacuzzi baths.
Dining options include complimentary Southern breakfasts in the Garden Room, cocktails in the Courtyard, and five-course dinners prepared in a contemporary Southern style served amidst candlelight and crystal in the Main Mansion. Recreational activities include a croquet court, cycling Natchez's historic areas, fishing, hiking wooded trails, tennis, and an 18-hole golf course within a mile of the property.
www.monmouthplantation.com
Situated on 26 landscaped acres with flower-lined pebble paths, a white bridge crossing a small pond, Mississippi songbirds, and moss-draped oak trees, Monmouth houses 30 rooms (many featuring antiques original to the home) that offer luxury and comfort while maintaining the historic integrity of the property. Individually decorated guest accommodations are provided in the main house, Courtyard Building, Garden Cottages, Carriage House, Plantation Suites, Quitman Retreat, and Pond Cottages, and many of the rooms feature fireplaces and Jacuzzi baths.
Dining options include complimentary Southern breakfasts in the Garden Room, cocktails in the Courtyard, and five-course dinners prepared in a contemporary Southern style served amidst candlelight and crystal in the Main Mansion. Recreational activities include a croquet court, cycling Natchez's historic areas, fishing, hiking wooded trails, tennis, and an 18-hole golf course within a mile of the property.
www.monmouthplantation.com
Monday, June 04, 2007
Our Guests Say the Nicest Things...
It was our intention to stay at another Inn but they were unable to accomodate us and for that we are eternally gratefu!!! We visited the other Inn and found it cold and impersonal, whereas Monmouth with it's two lakes, four fountains, 4 ducks and one cat was the complete converse. We love you!!
Don & Mo M.
United Kingdom
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Don & Mo M.
United Kingdom
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Friday, June 01, 2007
Scenes from Monmouth
Back view of the carriage houses overlooks the beautifully manicured croquet lawn.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Our Guests Say the Nicest Things...
Dearest Lani,
. . . what a fabulous trip it was, largely due to your generosity and caring nature. Don't know where to start as so much to convey to you. . . . drove straight to Natchez, MS. There I spent an idealic existence and felt just like Scarlett O'Hara herself. Girl, that rose garden - just every color imaginable, all those beautiful angels, the grounds, the charming patio from my cottage that overlooked the set up for croquet, down to the glorious pond and that lush green, green grass!
I particularly relished in walking up to the courtyard/fountain area where one would meet for drinks. For me, one of the showstoppers, if you will, was entering the Quitman lounge and seeing that gorgeous portrait of the hansomest young man in his confederate uniform. Truly, I just stood there in that room reeking of history from a time gone by, and fell in love with that precious young man, whom I later learned a few days later from the docent that he was your grandson!
While taking all this in, I noticed the family photographs and believe the lovely ladies posing together must be you and your daughter. I felt so blessed that you would take the time to have been so gracious to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
. . . I just fell in love with Hal, you could literally feel the warmth and caring nature from within this precious person. He made me feel at home and so very welcome from the moment I arrived. He so graciously told me about some of Natchez history and you could see how busy, busy, busy he is and how very much he loves Monmouth and what he is doing. Lani, that was so abundantly clear from all your staff! I did not know or realize until a day or so later that you/your husband are the proprietors of Monmouth and I was so deeply touched that you would be such a wonderful person. You see, Dearest Angel, I have worked for some very powerful, very wealthy and prominent lawyers for years, some quite wealthy and they could care less about the ordinary people. I've watched them be so callous over the years, unkind, mean spirited - fire staff on a whim with no notice, no severance and really no reason for doing so. It was with great pleasure to encounter someone that could be bothered. I know that there are great people in this world, angels that walk among us, but sometime they are few and far between. Okay, the morning that I had to leave, of course I cried cause I really did not want to leave!
But, of course, I am getting ahead of myself. I did dine the first evening there at the Plantation. To sit in that room - the ambiance, I just loved the china, the silver, the opulence of the large dining table. There was a couple celabrating their 20th anniversary, they looked so young and they had 4 children. I visited with them, they're from St Francisville and they were just darling! Across from me dined a gentleman, also alone, he was in his 50's, I think. We met up after dinner viewing the downstairs of Monmouth and, I can tell you, that neither of us wanted to leave, we both were so enamored with every single room and all the beauty and detail that went into every inch of revered space! You have done an outstanding job preserving this estate. The morning after my arrival, I attended the tour of Monmouth and was enchanted hearing the story of your arrival to Natchez by riverboat close to 30 years ago. I am so thankful that your husband bought Monmouth and that you have spent nearly 3 decades of devotion and care to maintain its splendour! It is such a gem, really beyond adequate description in words alone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You will always be revered and special to me for your kindness.
With affection and appreciation,
Cindy O.
PS. . . . Still basking in the splendour of it all.
www.monmouthplantation.com
. . . what a fabulous trip it was, largely due to your generosity and caring nature. Don't know where to start as so much to convey to you. . . . drove straight to Natchez, MS. There I spent an idealic existence and felt just like Scarlett O'Hara herself. Girl, that rose garden - just every color imaginable, all those beautiful angels, the grounds, the charming patio from my cottage that overlooked the set up for croquet, down to the glorious pond and that lush green, green grass!
I particularly relished in walking up to the courtyard/fountain area where one would meet for drinks. For me, one of the showstoppers, if you will, was entering the Quitman lounge and seeing that gorgeous portrait of the hansomest young man in his confederate uniform. Truly, I just stood there in that room reeking of history from a time gone by, and fell in love with that precious young man, whom I later learned a few days later from the docent that he was your grandson!
While taking all this in, I noticed the family photographs and believe the lovely ladies posing together must be you and your daughter. I felt so blessed that you would take the time to have been so gracious to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
. . . I just fell in love with Hal, you could literally feel the warmth and caring nature from within this precious person. He made me feel at home and so very welcome from the moment I arrived. He so graciously told me about some of Natchez history and you could see how busy, busy, busy he is and how very much he loves Monmouth and what he is doing. Lani, that was so abundantly clear from all your staff! I did not know or realize until a day or so later that you/your husband are the proprietors of Monmouth and I was so deeply touched that you would be such a wonderful person. You see, Dearest Angel, I have worked for some very powerful, very wealthy and prominent lawyers for years, some quite wealthy and they could care less about the ordinary people. I've watched them be so callous over the years, unkind, mean spirited - fire staff on a whim with no notice, no severance and really no reason for doing so. It was with great pleasure to encounter someone that could be bothered. I know that there are great people in this world, angels that walk among us, but sometime they are few and far between. Okay, the morning that I had to leave, of course I cried cause I really did not want to leave!
But, of course, I am getting ahead of myself. I did dine the first evening there at the Plantation. To sit in that room - the ambiance, I just loved the china, the silver, the opulence of the large dining table. There was a couple celabrating their 20th anniversary, they looked so young and they had 4 children. I visited with them, they're from St Francisville and they were just darling! Across from me dined a gentleman, also alone, he was in his 50's, I think. We met up after dinner viewing the downstairs of Monmouth and, I can tell you, that neither of us wanted to leave, we both were so enamored with every single room and all the beauty and detail that went into every inch of revered space! You have done an outstanding job preserving this estate. The morning after my arrival, I attended the tour of Monmouth and was enchanted hearing the story of your arrival to Natchez by riverboat close to 30 years ago. I am so thankful that your husband bought Monmouth and that you have spent nearly 3 decades of devotion and care to maintain its splendour! It is such a gem, really beyond adequate description in words alone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You will always be revered and special to me for your kindness.
With affection and appreciation,
Cindy O.
PS. . . . Still basking in the splendour of it all.
www.monmouthplantation.com
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Gifts for Dads and Grads
Our Gift Shop has unique items perfect for the graduate or for Father's Day. Always open - 7 days a week - 7 a.m. til 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Mornings Shine at Monmouth
Enjoy our full Southern breakfast in our spacious breakfast room or on the veranda overlooking the courtyard.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Father's Day is June 17th
It's about time to start thinking about Father's Day... it is just around the corner.
Why not treat dear old Dad to Monmouth's Golf Getaway? There's plenty for Mom to do too. Take a tour, shop downtown or catch up on some reading...
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Artist Showcase
This painting, entitled "Monmouth Plantation, Natchez" by Mary-Pat Forrest is in private collection of the Italian Consulate at the UN in New York City. More of her work can be viewed at www.katrinaartists.com.
Mary-Pat and her husband had been living a gypsy life, but are now back on the Coast in their encampment in a FEMA trailer. To find out more about Mary-Pat or her work, e-mail marypatforrest@yahoo.com.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Swing Into Spring
Spring is the perfect time for golfers to get back into their game. With Monmouth' s Golf Package, you can do just that!
Monmouth's Golf Get Away
Golf is reserved at the Beau Pre Golf and Country Club for your pursuit. Enjoy two nights luxurious accommodation for 2 persons, with full southern breakfast each morning and one 5 course dinner on the evening of your choice with pre dinner Hors d’oeuvres and a tour of the mansion. Prices from $540 per room.
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