"Eichenhof"
1-8 September 1989
All arrangements for our lodging were made by the Otter Colloquium staff, but I couldn't have been happier with the hostelry they chose for my week's stay: "Eichenhof," in the village of Räderloh. The name means "Oak Court" in English; the house being nestled in a grove of stately Quercus patraea. Thirty years later, and I still remember this place fondly for its comfort, quietude, and the high level of hospitality afforded its guests.
My own photos from 1989:
Such a lovely old home!
Inscription from 1846 by the Harms family.
Hallway leading to the guest rooms and kitchen.
The dining room.
Our gracious hostess.
My room at Eichenhof: "Linde."
Behind the main house.
Chris Mason and Shiela Macdonald stayed in this quaint little cabin.
View of the pasture from Chris and Shiela's front door.
All photos by J Scott Shannon.
I was happy to see that Eichenhof is still owned by the same family as it was when I visited in 1989. What a wonderful life it must be to give comfort to so many weary travelers over the years in such enchanting surroundings.
All arrangements for our lodging were made by the Otter Colloquium staff, but I couldn't have been happier with the hostelry they chose for my week's stay: "Eichenhof," in the village of Räderloh. The name means "Oak Court" in English; the house being nestled in a grove of stately Quercus patraea. Thirty years later, and I still remember this place fondly for its comfort, quietude, and the high level of hospitality afforded its guests.
My own photos from 1989:
Such a lovely old home!
Inscription from 1846 by the Harms family.
Hallway leading to the guest rooms and kitchen.
The dining room.
Our gracious hostess.
My room at Eichenhof: "Linde."
Behind the main house.
Chris Mason and Shiela Macdonald stayed in this quaint little cabin.
View of the pasture from Chris and Shiela's front door.
All photos by J Scott Shannon.
I was happy to see that Eichenhof is still owned by the same family as it was when I visited in 1989. What a wonderful life it must be to give comfort to so many weary travelers over the years in such enchanting surroundings.