This video was created in 2000, and is displayed here to give some insight to the history of the Black Walnut Inn. Since then however, the Black Walnut Inn has been passed on to the next generation of the family.
The Peterson
Room
This first floor guest room, in the main house, is across
the hall from our parlor. A solid cherry Winsor-style bed
covered with a handmade quilt, a decorative fireplace, and
a comfortable reading chair give the room a warm friendly
atmosphere.
The Mulberry Room
This room's name reflects the 1900 period color chosen for
her walls. Many guests feel that this is our most romantic
room with its cast-iron canopy bed draped with white organza,
decorative fireplace with velvet mantle covers, and fresh
flowers.
The Anderson Room
Mrs. Anderson lived for most of her 80-plus years in this
house and always occupied this room, and always kept it
blue. So did we! A bright, sunny room with a cherry canopy
bed beautifully draped with a lace net. A pedestal sink
in your room provides additional comfort since your private
bath is just across the hall. Terry-cloth robes are supplied
for the short walk.
The Poet's Room
This is a special quiet room facing south with a large bathroom.
In addition to the queen-sized bed, the room is furnished
with a large sofa for a quiet read or to add an additional
guest.
The Norwattuck Room
This first floor room is named in honor of the Native Americans
indigenous to this area of Western Massachusetts. Natural
pine wainscotting, exposed hand hune post and beams, and
fine wood floors complement a beautiful light cherry queen-sized
sleigh bed, antique dressing table and spinning wheel.
The Planter's Room
Named after the early Amherst farmers, this spacious, first
floor room is set up in a two twin bed configuration. The room has natural pine floors, beautiful
quilts, a desk with a comfortable chair and a quaint, antique
shoe repair display. Your bathroom in this guest room is
extra large with a wide access.
The Webster Room
This room is named after Noah Webster, who wrote the first
half of his dictionary here in Amherst. This first floor
room is a large suite that can be used as a family room.
It is furnished with two queen size shaker style beds and
a convienent twin size trundle bed. The trundle bed and
television share a convenient alcove in the room. This is
a very quiet room with direct access to the large back yard.
The Carhart Room
This room, named in honor of our friends and neighbors May
and Tom Carhart, is one of the most requested rooms at our
Inn. It's a large room with many south-facing windows overlooking
our extensive lawns. A king size bed, comfortable sofa,
worktable, chest of drawers, armoire and gas stove assure
comfort and convenience for short and long term stays. The
exposed hand hewn beams, erected in 1745, add an historic
feel for day or nighttime dreaming.
Uncle
Bill's Room
Uncle Bill's room has a king bed, sofa,
worktable, closet, refrigerator and a gas stove. It's brightened
by the winter sun through many windows overlooking the lawns
and shade trees. This is a large, friendly room favored
by many of our repeat guests.
The Kelleher Room
The Kelleher room is our largest. Named after patriarch
Stephen Kelleher, this room is part of our Carriage house
wing. From the height of the catherdral ceiling to the patina
of the pine floorbaords, laid in 1875, you'll know you're
in for a comfortable stay, unlike any other you could get
for miles around. It has a king size bed, sofa, gas stove
and, a guest favorite, a 10 jet jaccuzzi tub.
