Victorian Deer
Park Inn
Culinary Delight
The historic Pennington
Cottage, which houses the Deer Park Inn, was constructed in 1889 by Josiah
Pennington. A prominent Baltimore architect, he designed the 17 room
“Cottage” as a summer home for his family on the grounds of the world
famous Deer Park Hotel, no longer in existence. The Inn is furnished with
Victorian antiques, many of which are original to the Cottage. The
remaining pieces are from the old hotel and other Allegheny estates,
collected throughout the years.
Converted into a Bed &
Breakfast and Restaurant in 1986, the business was purchased by Pascal and
Sandy Fontaine, originally from France, three years ago. “My Grandfather
owned a big, old, house like this in France,” says Pascal. “It was
always our dream to own something like it,” he added. The history of the
building appealed to the Fontaines as well. “We walked through the front
door, took one look, and knew this was the place for us,” adds Sandy.
Candlelight dining at the
Deer Park Inn is styled and prepared by the owner and Chef, Pascal
Fontaine, formerly the Executive Chef at the Westin Hotel and the Ana
Hotel in Washington, D.C. Although Pascal received his culinary training
in France, he traveled extensively before coming to the U.S. This has
greatly influenced his cooking as shown in the diverse menu at the Deer
Park Inn. All the food at the restaurant is prepared from scratch on site.
From the freshly baked multi-grain bread to the homemade pastas and
delectable desserts. Those with gourmet tastes will find braised duck and
fresh rabbit, fresh Pennsylvania goat cheese and poached asparagus. But
there is truly something for everyone on this menu.
The Bed and Breakfast is
open year round. The Fontaines offer three beautifully decorated Victorian
rooms, all furnished with antiques.
Located in Deer Park,
Maryland, just minutes from Deep Creek Lake. Hours of operation change
seasonally. Reservations are recommended for dinner and guest rooms.
For more information, call
the Deer Park Inn at (301) 334-2308.
