Finton's
Landing Bed & Breakfast on Keuka Lake
Keuka
Lake from our front door
July 8th 1994, we greeted our first
B&B guests. The "off-season" included a huge restoration with 28
tons of debris removed. On Mother's Day weekend 1995, we re-opened. The rest is
history.
A wonderful chapter
in our lives began. Who knew that Doug's "toast question" would
become so legendary or that we would be serving "the" French toast on
our last morning, 12 October 2015. After 22 fun-filled and stamina-testing
seasons, we are retiring. It is bittersweet.
Before purchasing Finton's Landing, we researched the B&B business and
lifestyle. We consulted family and friends. Yes, we asked for their honest
opinions. There were long pauses, many thought provoking questions, but
ultimately smiles and fabulous support.
To this day, we
remember when the interior and exterior walls were coming down,
the dust was everywhere, no heat plus nowhere to sit. Arianne's parents came
for a surprise visit. They walked around slowly and formally uttered, "You
must really trust your craftsman." They hit the nail on the head!
Friends brought
assembled picnic baskets full of delicious treats so we could all take a break,
giggle and enjoy their company and pep talks. Then, like magic, there was no
clean up, as they took it all home. That was our
beginning.
We had an adventure
that we never could have done without our loyal returning guests, the entire
Penn Yan community or our patient professionals who kept this B&B in great
shape.
We learned a lot
and our guests shared gardening tips, great recipes, but mostly you shared a
part of our lives. Doug and I saw love budding, marriage proposals, great birth
announcements and the tender sharing of the loss of much beloved parents,
friends and spouses. It's life, and many of you became
family.
The average B&B
lasts 5-8 years, so this is the time for humble thank-you's.
We still can't believe it's been 22 seasons!
We are looking
forward to the next set of adventures in our lives on Keuka Lake, our home.
4
air-conditioned rooms
All private baths
Private beach Cozy
hammock
All queen beds Along 2 wine trails Full breakfast included
Penn Yan, New York 14527
E-mail: Douglas & Arianne Tepper
Day is Done
Sigh... An unforgettable sight.
