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Winter Greetings From Thorp House Inn

Winter greetings to you from Thorp House Inn! As we turn the page on the calendar to 2023 Door County summer dreaming (and vacation planning) really begins. Our winter so far has been very unusual with many periods of warmer than normal temperatures … Read more
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Best Restaurants for a Door County Fish Boil

One of the most popular tourist attractions is the traditional Door County Fish Boil offered by local restaurants. Fish Boils were introduced by Scandinavian immigrants in the late 1800s to feed large crowds of fishermen and lumberjacks. Today, white… Read more
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Here We Go Again!

Yes, it’s true. These days are all about snow removal. Someone said we have received upwards of 70” of snow so far this winter with an average of 48”. We really have nowhere else to put it! This winter has certainly been more than I bargained for! On… Read more
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Check Out Our Inn Updates!

With so much going on this first year of owning Thorp House Inn, we were anxious to finally put some personal touches on how we show the world who we are. And there was no better time than during our beautiful fall season in Door County. So, we enlis… Read more
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Springtime Renewal at Thorp House Inn

As I write this we are in the waning days of April. COVID-19 has gripped our state, indeed our country and the world. I spent some time reflecting on the past 16 months that we have owned Thorp House Inn and I still wouldn’t change anything. Yes, thi… Read more
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Door County Dreaming

Springtime renewal means so much for many of us, especially in light of the ongoing Covid pandemic. Yet also for many of us, there is anticipation that 2021 will be filled with hope, healing, and dare I say–normalcy? Indeed, we are not out of the woo… Read more
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Happy Holidays From Thorp House Inn!

It’s hard to believe that 2020 is coming to a close so quickly. With the kind of year our world has had I am sure many are ready to flip the calendar to a new year and new hope for a healthier and more prosperous 2021. We are so grateful for our loya… Read more