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From Angie's List:
Work Done:
Yes
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Approximate Cost:
$1,200.00
Description Of Work:
We held an all-day board retreat at this reception hall and everything was perfect. The owner was attentive to every detail, the food was superb, the house was absolutely charming, which ultimately led this experience to be the best board retreat ever.
Member Comments:
There was plenty of room for breakout sessions, dinner together as a group and one of the best kitchen redesigns I have ever seen.
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| Quality | A |
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Report Date: April 29, 2009 Category:
Reception Halls
Work Done:
Yes
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Approximate Cost:
$350.00
Description Of Work:
The Fern is a beautifully rennovated historic American Foursquare, available for rent and the hosting of small gatherings of 2 to 83 guests. It is located in the heart of the historic district in downtown Westfield. Proprietor Jane Callahan obviously loves to entertain and hosted our group of women's executives. The setting was fabulous. We had plenty of room to mingle in the gathering room. The dining room was set up formally for our occasion and dinner was provided by The Fern's designated caterer, also from Westfield. The food, service and ambience of the venue were all exceptional and ensured the sucess of the event! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Member Comments:
Beyond my expectation; see above!
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| Price | A |
| Quality | A |
| Responsiveness | A |
| Punctuality | A |
| Professionalism | A |
Westfield Washington Historical Society Museum Program Meeting at the Fern of Westfield
This event will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Fern of Westfield located at 135 N. Union St. in Westfield.
Representatives from the Fern of Westfield will discuss their efforts to save the historic home. Once known as the Tourist Home, it provided lodging for travelers from Indianapolis to points north such as South Bend and Chicago. Rooms were rented by the night, week or longer. Additionally, several brochures were found in those same sleeping rooms indicating meetings of the Women’s Temperance Union advocating Prohibition as the Remedy.
At the time of purchase in 2003, the building had been divided into two living units separated by a plywood wall covering the original entry to the parlor. A window had been removed and replaced by a door that had been sawn off to fit the opening. The Callahans have restored the building to its historic grandeur. The original windows, woodwork, stained glass, bathtubs, sinks and flooring remain. Where restoration was impossible, carefully selected period replicas were substituted (light fixtures, for example).
For more information about this event, please contact the Westfield Washington Historical Society Museum at (317) 804-5365.