Celebrating One Year of Ownership at BrickInn

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Sep 10

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A Year of Guests, Growth, and Gratitude

As we celebrate our first full year as owners of BrickInn, we’re reflecting on the incredible guests, meaningful moments, and thoughtful improvements that shaped this unforgettable year. Thank you for being part of our story, whether you stayed once, returned often, or simply followed along from afar.

Let's have some fun and look at what made this first year so special.

Guest Highlights & Fun Facts

Longest Stay: Three guests stayed six nights each (thank you).
Shortest Stay: 43 one‑night stays for quick getaways and spontaneous adventures accounting for 6% of stays.
Favorite Room: Sparrow, with Finch trailing by just half a percent.
States Represented: 26 states, New York led with Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida as our next most‑represented states.
Furthest Traveler: Washington, with additional long‑distance guests from California.
International Travelers: Ontario brought 7 guests and we had one from the U.K., adding international charm to our guestbook.
Closest Traveler: less than 6 miles away.
Military Guests: 17 military veterans stayed 59 nights total accounting for 8% of stays.
Repeat Guests: 75 of 199 guests are repeat accounting for 38% of stays (thank you for your loyalty).
Top repeat guests stayed:12 nights across 6 stays23 nights across 6 stays18 nights across 5 stays
Select Registry Members: 65 stayed 280 nights accounting for 36% of stays (thank you).
Busiest Month: October was our busiest month at 82% occupancy (thank you)— fall colors never disappoint.
Very first guests: The Yannone Family (thank you!).

Celebrations & Special Moments

This year, BrickInn proudly hosted one beautiful wedding, filling the Inn with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We also welcomed families celebrating reunions, anniversaries, proposals, life celebrations, and meaningful milestones — moments we’re honored to be included.

Enhancements & Additions to the Inn

We’ve spent the year making thoughtful improvements to elevate comfort, safety, sustainability, and the overall guest experience:

Comfort & Convenience

Heater added to the patio
Natural gas firepit and hammock off the sunroom
Scrabble table added to the gathering room
Vanity mirrors added to guest bathrooms
Whole‑Inn back‑up generator installed for seamless comfort
Boot brush station added to the parking lot

Safety

Safety grips added to stairways
Handrail added to the sunroom staircase

Sustainability

Refillable lotion bottles to reduce single‑use plastics.
Filtered bottled water in guest bathrooms.
Partnership with Clean the World to recycle approximately 100 discarded bar soaps.
Partnership with Mount Morris Cub Scout Pack #82 to recycle returnable plastic bottles.
GEME composter turning approximately 70 lbs. weekly of kitchen scraps into garden nourishment.
New herb garden just off the kitchen.

Signature BrickInn Touches

Continued inclusion of Polish pottery for our gourmet three‑course breakfast, sweet treat plates, and fresh fruit bowls — a new guest favorite that brings beauty to every meal.

Peak fall color is coming — and we’ve got your guide ready! Our newest blog breaks down the best weeks to visit Letchworth, the top overlooks for photos, and why BrickInn is the perfect place to stay during the season. We can't wait to see you during your fall stay.

Read Our Blog Here

Thank You

This first year has been filled with learning, laughter, and heartfelt connections. Whether you stayed with us once or many times, shared a celebration, or simply enjoyed a quiet getaway, you’ve become part of the BrickInn story. Our smiles have increased daily thanks to all of you helping us fulfill our dream.

Continue to follow the BrickInn journey — the best is yet to come.

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Looking Ahead: Another Fantastic Year

We’re excited to continue growing, refining, and elevating the BrickInn experience. Coming this year:

BrickInn Signature Retreats in November, December, & January
Double Points for Select Registry Loyalty Program during November & December Stays
Continued refinement of interior spaces
New and improved menu recipes
On‑site purchase options for wine, champagne, beer, and cider
Even more thoughtful sustainable practices
And many more enhancements designed to make each stay unforgettable