AVON – Paul Phillips, dad to extraordinary architect and 'Renaissance man' Blair Phillips, says that the void left by a lost child never goes away. To Paul and his wife, Deirdre, Jan. 19 marks five years since their son suddenly passed away, nine days after his 24th birthday. To them, it's only natural that they do all that they can to hold their community close, cheer their hearts and let everyone know that everything will be alright. Paul, … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: New Years, Avon Inn Opens Door on New Era as Full Bar and Restaurant
AVON This New Year's Eve, the Avon Inn opened its doors on a new era as the Village's newest venue, bar and restaurant. Jim and Jennifer Krause have spent the past 15 months extensively renovating the Inn. Local residents, including Avon Mayor Tom Freeman and his wife Linda Freeman, are excited to see the Inn return as a throwback to glamorous hospitality. The Rabbit Room in Honeoye Falls catered the event. The Marini String Ensemble … [Read more...]
New Lights Herald Avon Inn’s ‘Over the Top’ Exclusive Party
AVON – The Avon Inn's new roadside signage is a reminder of the institution's not-so-distant 'exclusive' grand opening and New Year's party under its new owners and caretakers, Jennifer and Jim Krause. The Inn will open for good on New Year's Eve with a party designed to ‘bring glamour back’ with a ticket price to match. Tickets are $240 per person and $475 per couple. "This isn't just a party this is an experience," says the Inn on their … [Read more...]
Avon Inn Tips More Details on Glamorous New Year’s Party
AVON – The Avon Inn will open her doors on a New Year's party designed to 'bring glamour back.' The Inn plans 'a party worthy of her history and grandeur' starting at 7 p.m. New Year's Eve. It will be a celebration of the nearly 180-year-old building, not just as a National Historic Landmark and Livingston County treasure, but as a long-standing beacon of class and hospitality for guests from near and far. "Our theme is 'Past, Present and … [Read more...]
Avon Inn Reopens New Year’s Eve
AVON – The Avon Inn continues its long life of public hospitality on this upcoming New Years Eve. Avon native and contractor Jim Krause and his wife Jennifer have been touching up the 107-year-old Inn as full-time caretakers, taking the torch from longtime owner Linda Moran. “My first job was at the Avon Inn, as a dishwasher,” said Jim Krause, a former resident of the Inn. “Linda was my neighbor. I worked for her doing general maintenance. … [Read more...]
Avon Inn Could Receive $500K for Homecoming Contractor’s Restoration
AVON – One of the Village's historical flagships could receive a half a million-dollar facelift at the hands of one of the Inn's former residents. The Village of Avon unanimously voted to formally apply for a $500,000 grant as part of the Restore NY Communities Initiative on Friday, Sept. 30. The money, if granted, would help Avon native and contractor Jim Krause and his wife Jennifer breathe new life into the 106-year-old Inn as full-time … [Read more...]
Zion Church Seeks $4M to Buy and Renovate Avon Inn
AVON – Zion Episcopal Church has launched an online fundraising campaign to purchase and renovate the historic Avon Inn, which has now closed, into a homeless supportive housing and service facility for female military veterans. A GoFundMe fundraising page set up on Jan. 11 says that the facility would be an expansion of the church's Zion House, which already serves female veterans in need at 10 Park Place in Avon. "Zion House is expanding … [Read more...]
Ghost Hunters to Gather at Avon Inn in its Last Week Open
AVON – The Genesee Valley Paranormal Investigators (GVPI) beckons for curious locals to join them at the historic Avon Inn on Sunday, the Inn's last day in business, to meet experts in the paranormal, hear their lectures, and enter a raffle for your very own ghost hunting starter kit. According to a press release from GVPI, they will hold their annual Winter Parafest on Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring metaphysical, holistic, and new … [Read more...]
Avon’s Favorite Hostess to Retire Avon Inn to Good Hands after One Last Celebration
AVON – Linda Moran can fondly remember a November 33 years ago, when as a reckless 25-year old she took over as owner of a 16,000 square-foot mansion on East Main Street, the Avon Inn. Her knack for hosting parties and her natural love for people have let her Inn blossom into Avon's most treasured venue, and she is now looking to see it off to the care of someone who will honor its legacy. Hundreds of weddings and untold thousands of … [Read more...]
Icon of Avon, the Avon Inn, to Close its Doors
AVON – The beautiful, historic Avon Inn, a social hub for the Avon community for four happy decades, will be shutting down at the end of 2015. The glowing mansion on East Main Street that has been host to generations of family weddings and fundraisers will be serving its last meals in the first weeks of January as its owners cap many years of success and hospitality with a well-earned retirement. Linda Moran, who is the owner of the Avon … [Read more...]