Sweet Romance
SWEETWATER BRANCH Inn Bed and Breakfast, it’s hidden away in downtown Gainesville, far from the hustle and bustle. It’s crisscrossed with quaint, brick paths and filled with lush, beautiful gardens and beautifully restored houses and cottages. While it’s a popular place for elegant weddings and receptions, this little piece of paradise has much, much more to offer.
If your wedding is booked, even if it’s not at Sweetwater, your family and friends can still experience the beauty and nostalgia of Sweetwater Branch Inn. With homemade southern favorites like honey-pecan crusted chicken and corn casserole, it’s a perfect way to welcome your guests to town for rehearsal dinner. The Victorian-style McKenzie Hall seats small, intimate gatherings or groups up to 170. Or top off the wedding weekend and say farewell to the bridal party with a Sunday brunch filled with fresh biscuits and muffins, quiche and gourmet coffee and tea.
If it’s not a group you’re looking to entertain, but that one special someone in your life, consider Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed and Breakfast for your next romantic rendezvous. Don’t spend time driving out-of-town when your time is better spent snuggling with your sweetie. Husbands and boyfriends, if you want to impress your lady with a passionate interlude, but don’t know where to start, breathe a sigh of relief. The staff at Sweetwater Branch Inn is there to help. They can assist you with selecting a private room or one of the five romantic cottages. They can even help arrange tickets to a Hippodrome play. Chef Joe Donaldson will prepare an intimate dinner for two including bruschetta and prime rib, followed by chocolate fondue that can be delivered to your room for an intimate dessert. Men, don’t worry about your secret getting out before the special day. At Sweetwater, the staff is an expert at keeping plans under wraps.
If your stay in Gainesville is more for work than pleasure, Sweetwater Branch Inn is a place where you can hang your hat after a long day at the office. It’s the best of business and comfort combined with overnight and extended stay options available. While wireless Internet, cable television, and shuttle services are common in run-of-the-mill motels, you’re not likely to find claw-footed tubs, fireplaces or inviting quilts. If you’re more of a cold cereal breakfast person or enjoy the solitude of a late night snack, there’s even a kitchen and guest refrigerator available in the Cushman-Colson house. Rooms at Sweetwater Branch Inn are filled with the conveniences of modern hotel rooms with all the comforts of home.
Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed and Breakfast offers warm and cordial surroundings for your event, from weddings and receptions to rehearsal dinners and romantic rendezvous. For those hard-working professionals it’s added comfort to your business travel. Sweetwater Branch Inn puts a little piece of Gainesville history in your stay or event. G
Sweetwater Branch Inn is located at 625 East University Avenue, in historic Gainesville. You can reach them at 352-373-6760 or toll free at 1-800- 595-7760. Visit their website at www.sweetwaterinn.com.