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A group of pink flamingos standing near a wooden railing surrounded by lush green foliage.

Pink Flamingos

One of the things that attracted us to the property were the “lawn ornaments” as Innkeeper Brian jokingly called the resident horses. The land orca – Shadowfax - a giant draft who sometimes is mistaken for a Holstein out in the field; Cheyanne, the c… Read more
Announcement for an art show on August 25, 2024, featuring plein-air artists, live music, and local food at The Inn at Oxbow Acres in Milan.

First Annual Artist Retreat and Art Show

Creative talent runs through my family. My father was a musician, and four of our children inherited that aptitude having played fiddle, flute, guitar, and piano. My mother’s side of the family had the artistic gene, and our children can draw and des… Read more
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The Real Reason Guests Enjoy Eating at The Inn

We’re about nine months into operations and so far, everyone truly seems to enjoy the food at The Inn at OxBow Acres. I’ve been cooking for a lot of years now, but it is necessary to tell you the secret of why I can hold my own in the kitchen. You se… Read more
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Five Lessons Learned From Almost Drowning in a River

Starting a new business can make you feel like you're drowning. There’s a flood of new information to assimilate, unexpected setbacks and delays (especially during Covid), and the personal struggle of trying to stay “above water”. Many entrepreneurs … Read more
A close-up of a black horse with a person on its back, wearing a gray shirt and holding reins.

Dreams & Desires Pt. I - Horses!

In the About Us blog post, I mentioned that there were several small things that led us to this property. It’s uncanny how the little "wants" that Brian and I talked about over 37 years of marriage were packaged in one miraculous gift - right here in… Read more
A man and woman smile while holding a wooden sign that reads "The Inn at OxBow Acres, Est. 2021."

About Us - A Seat on the Doorstep

We are Brian and Maria Chamberlain, the owners of The Inn at OxBow Acres. Brian served in the military for 31 years in the United States Marine Corps, New Hampshire Air National Guard, and United States Air Force. He retired in September 2022 from th… Read more