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JAN-FEB 2015

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Jan/Feb 2015 • 34 "The point is opening the house to share it with people," Chris said. "We both have a love for other people and want them to enjoy it, as well." Some people have stayed to research family history, while others simply visit for a weekend away. Chris and Jenny also hosted the family from whom they bought the house. "They grew up in the house as children. There were fve girls and one boy and the brother loved it," Chris said. The brother, who recently died, had wanted to be buried in Salem, so three of the sisters joined one who lives in the area. "It was a wonderful day and a sad day, reliving so many great memories," Jenny said. "The girls actually said they wanted to come every year. It was very much like having family here." Gladden House provides a full breakfast and spacious rooms for guests, along with a place for events such as baby showers, weddings and teas. Jenny said business was good in June and a litle slow in July, but she ex- pected things to pick up with fall event season. Chris said they always have recom- mendations ready for places to visit while staying at the B & B, including the John Hay Center Museum Complex, Beck's Mill, French Lick, Spring Mill State Park and Scotsburg's Delaney Park. Overall, the couple's goals are just to see more and more events happen at their home ranging from wedding brunches to sorority teas. "We have the most beautiful seting for small weddings and we do the food, cake, all details or as much as they want… fowers, decorations," Chris said. "We tent the backyard." Jenny said they could also do birth- day dinners, luncheons and provide a meeting space for small groups. Chris would also like to ofer cooking classes one day. "People that usually stay at a B & B like the home feel and the more person- alized feel," Chris said. "The best part is listening to people's stories."• For more information on Chris and Jenny's Gladden House Bed and Breakfast, log on to their website at gladdenhousebandb.com 'The best part is listening to people's stories.' Photos (clockwise from top): Chris and Jenny, in front of the Gladden B&B; Memorabilia from Chris's teaching career and days as Floyd Central theater director; the library, flled with antque fnds, including at least one item datng back to the 1600's; the back staircase, formerly a servant's staircase, now home to photos of Chris's family history on one side and Jenny's on the other.

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