Discover over 20 distinctive independent inns across the Northeast, each a testament to visionary innkeepers who transformed their creative ambitions into hospitality destinations. From Bobbi Brown's elegant George hotel to Pleasant Rowland's historic Inns of Aurora and the reimagined Silver Sands beach club, these properties showcase diverse design philosophies and personal narratives. Featuring more than 250 photographs and intimate profiles of the proprietors, this lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the artistry, entrepreneurial spirit, and architectural vision that define contemporary innkeeping in America's most storied regions.