Meet Your Innkeepers: Adora Inn

Innside Story with John & Arthur,

Innkeepers of the Adora Inn

1) What was your first experience ever staying in a bed & breakfast?

John: It was in Lake Tahoe. We were there in the spring for hiking season. I don't quite remember the name of the inn ... something "tub" ... the whole inn wrapped around a fantastic hot tub where everyone would meet at the end of the day to relax and unwind after the day's activities.

2) What did you do before you were a B&B owner?

John: I was in hospitality management in South Beach. Arthur worked as an advertising executive.

3) What made you decide to want to be an Innkeeper?

John: We wanted to work for ourselves and loose the stress of the corporate world.

4) What is your favorite part about owning a B&B?

John: Socializing at breakfast with our guests.

5) What is your least favorite thing to do as a B&B owner?

John: Cleaning bathrooms & folding laundry!

6) How did you decide on your room themes and decor?

John: We purchased persian rugs at an auction and decided to name the rooms after a color found in the rugs for each room.

7) Tell me one thing you love about Mount Dora?

John: The friendly people who live here.

8) Describe your favorite breakfast creation at your B&B?

John: Our Strawberry Fruit Pizza.

9) Sounds delightful! May I post the recipe?

John: Of course.

10) Tell me one unique thing that most people don't know about you.

John: For me, I'm afraid of snakes.

Arthur: I'm an artist. Most of the paintings at our Inn are my creation.

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