WorldAtlas recently named Sharon Springs one of the “7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns in Upstate New York.” With its tree-lined streets, historic charm, and nearby natural wonders like Howe Caverns, it’s easy to see why.
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Dinner with the Poets at The American Hotel
Join us for a special evening at The American Hotel in celebration of the Sharon Springs Poetry Festival. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal by Chef Jonathan Michell, whose Southern-inspired cuisine is enriched with French and Asian influences. Guided by his vision of bringing vibrancy and togetherness to the Sharon Springs community, Chef Michell has crafted a menu that pairs fine dining with the spirit of poetry and conversation.
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Falling in Love with Sharon Springs and The American Hotel
Marco and I were both living and working in Philadelphia when we met. Marco had moved from Thuringia, Germany and I had moved from Baltimore, Maryland. After more than a decade in Philadelphia, in late 2019, we moved to Lake Tranquility, NJ where we quickly grew accustomed to living in and loving a more rural setting surrounded by nature.
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A New Chapter
It is a thrill to share some wonderful news: the American Hotel is now under the new ownership of Michael Palaia & Marco Braeutigam. It has been a distinct privilege to serve you for the past 24 seasons, to make such terrific friends, & to have created so many extraordinarily memorable experiences together, thank you. I know with certainty Doug shares my sentiments and hope you will welcome the new proprietors with the same openness and enthusiasm that was provided to us back in 2001. Cheers!
Garth Roberts
We Are for Sale!
In the words of Joseph Campbell: ‘the journey is the reward.’ After operating a successful restaurant for more than 20 years, & while we are still loving the journey, we have chosen to shift our operations to a bed & breakfast.
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Recipe for Restoration
Watch Doug Plummer’s TEDxFMCC Talk “Recipe for Restoration”
The story of the revival of the American Hotel, Sharon Springs, and a community itself, told with humor and grace by Doug Plummer.
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Defining Moments
Watch Garth Roberts’ TEDtalk “Defining Moments: Pathways to Growth, Opportunity and Service”
Owner Garth Roberts’ TED Talk in Utica, NY that describes the discovery of Sharon Springs in 1990 and subsequent growth of the community.
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Build It & They Will Come
Garth Roberts & Doug Plummer present “Build It & They Will Come” at The Bigger Game Expo 2013.
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