Galen C. Moses
Built in 1874 for Galen Clapp
Moses, the house became an instant celebrity in Bath
when Jim and Larry purchased it in 1994 to create a bed & breakfast.
Departing from traditional local house colors,
this Italianate structure was draped in the most
vivid colors of plum, pink and teal, thus its nickname, "The Pink House".
There are surprises
throughout the house, from the elegant gardens and rooms filled
with tasteful antiques to the full theatre located on the third
floor and once used to entertain officers from
the nearby Naval Air Station during World War II. The
house contains a number of spirits, other than the sherry served at
5:00pm. Our ghosts, assuredly friendly, are
likely to make their presence felt on a frequent basis.
Early evening finds guests relaxing on the porches which surround the
house or taking a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.
A full breakfast is served each morning and varies
according to the cook's mood. While juices, coffee and muffins are available for
early risers and late sleepers, the full breakfast between 8:00am and 9:00am
adds fresh fruit and such things as blueberry pancakes, mushroom quiche or sour
cream and chive omelets.
Historic Bath invites the traveler to spend a few
relaxing days strolling through the pleasant parks overlooking the Kennebec
River or rummaging through the many antique stores on Front Street. Beach lovers
will find two sandy state park beaches within a short drive. The nationally
acclaimed Maritime Museum, The Chocolate Church or the Art Gallery of Bowdoin
College furnish exciting diversions on a rainy afternoon while short drives to
Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor or Freeport (home of L.L. Bean) can satisfy every
shopper's appetite. And speaking of appetites, the restaurants in the area serve
marvelous seafood on tables overlooking the great bays and charming coves.