The Story of the Thornewood Inn
The Thorne family has been proudly catering to visitors of The Berkshires for 34 years. The New England Country Inn has a rich and touching history to its name.
The Dutch Colonial home where Thornewood Inn is presently located was constructed in 1919. During that time it consisted of a large apple orchard. As the years went by, the home fell into disrepair, with its land in desperate need of reclamation. It would remain this way until 1983, when an enterprising couple eventually discovered it and changed the course of its history.
The Dutch Colonial home where Thornewood Inn is presently located was constructed in 1919. During that time it consisted of a large apple orchard. As the years went by, the home fell into disrepair, with its land in desperate need of reclamation. It would remain this way until 1983, when an enterprising couple eventually discovered it and changed the course of its history.
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David and Terry Thorne were childhood sweethearts. The two had interesting careers, Terry in decorating and David in Music and performance. The inn gave them the opportunity to combine their talents, and Thornewood was created. When they found a Dutch Colonial home in the Berkshires it was but a tattered shell of it's original design
Terry, David and their daughters worked night and day for six months to transform the run-down Dutch Colonial into a marvelous B & B which drew many interesting guests from politicians to playwrights.
Thornewood came to fruition in the spring of 1984, with a modest four guest rooms.
Terry, David and their daughters worked night and day for six months to transform the run-down Dutch Colonial into a marvelous B & B which drew many interesting guests from politicians to playwrights.
Thornewood came to fruition in the spring of 1984, with a modest four guest rooms.
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In a few years the inn grew by adding nine more guest rooms and a full service restaurant. In 1999 they began utilizing the beautiful dining space to accommodate weddings and private events. Presently the Tavern offers their guests tapas and beverages including a full bar. To entertain, David and guest artists will frequently perform in the Tavern.
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Being innkeepers for 35 years has been a journey of learning from and meeting wonderful people.
We hope our guests have felt the same, and we continue to relish their friendship and company
We treasure the opportunity of giving guests the kind of serenity that can only be found in The Berkshires. We strive to put their needs first, and are proud to say that, at Thornewood Inn, guests can be assured of a truly wonderful experience and genuine New England hospitality. ~~ We hope to meet you soon! ~~ Terry & David Thorne
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Being innkeepers for 35 years has been a journey of learning from and meeting wonderful people.
We hope our guests have felt the same, and we continue to relish their friendship and company
We treasure the opportunity of giving guests the kind of serenity that can only be found in The Berkshires. We strive to put their needs first, and are proud to say that, at Thornewood Inn, guests can be assured of a truly wonderful experience and genuine New England hospitality. ~~ We hope to meet you soon! ~~ Terry & David Thorne
