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The Swan Homestead
Bed and Breakfast

A magnificent rendition of a classical Greek Revival home awaits you with all the flair, abundant character and charm that the Revival style has to offer. The Swan Homestead and The Swan Home B&B , one of a number of beautifully restored historic homes of Westernville, is a two story Greek Revival home built in 1839.

A stay at The Swan Home B&B is more than just comfort and convienance... it is a relaxing historical interlude. Experiance the splendore the Greek Revival Period, and the comfort of the Victorian era all from the quiet and inviting charm of your room, or from the Library. The Library contains a miriad of books covering all the historical styles and details of homes from the area. If you prefer, take your discovery outside and enjoy any of the relaxing exterior venue that cover the property.

The Swan Home B&B has many luxurious rooms along with 3 original functioning fireplaces. A fourth full fireplace was added to the family room in the mid 70's. All fireplaces are used throughout the cooler months for guests and ambiance. The three original fireplaces, are thought to be built following the Rutherford design, dating between 1839 and 1854.

The various rooms consist of Entry Hall with formal Staircase, Parlor with Fireplace, Library with Fireplace, large formal Dining Room with Fireplace, 4 sleeping rooms, (3 with private baths), Kitchen, 2nd floor Den/Office, and Family Room with Fireplace.

The exterior spaces offer visitors a very large manicured lawn facing the remnants of the old Black River Canal.

The Canal was built in the mid 1800's at about the same time The Swan Homestead was built. It is possible that some of the materials for the construction of the The Swan Homestead was either used from materials left from the construction of, or delivered to the current site by, the canal system which passes through the property.
The Canal near the Lansing Kill Gorge near Western 3 miles north of Westernville) had a lift of almost 700 feet via 70 locks from Western to Boonville (25 miles).
Feel free to discover the history and architecture of the old Canal system. It runs through the rear of the property and there are dozens of locks and other remnants within walking or biking distance to discover in the village of Westernville and Western.

Visitors to The Swan Home B&B have access to the entire exterior of the property including full Deck, Front porch, Courtyard, various flower and vegetable gardens, and a blacksmith shop with blacksmith.
(Upon special request, or onsite at various times depending on scheduled events at the The Swan Homestead - call ahead for details and scheduling during your stay.)

The Swan Homestead, originally settled by John Swan III and later sold to Gustavus Swan, consists of the primary residence, a three story cabinet shop/ barn and a limestone icehouse. The icehouse today is used as the Westernville Smith Shop, a working Blacksmith shop, supported by a local Blacksmithing artisan.

Joe Vilchock, Blacksmith and Artisan at work in the Westernville Smith Shop
(www.thetownsmithy.com)

The East Wing, which now houses the library was added around 1854.

During the Victorian era, inlaid parque floors of two tone alternating maple and walnut were installed in the Parlor, Dining Room, and Entry Hall, along with a classic Victorian bay window in the formal dining room. Oak flooring was also laid throughout the remaining rooms of the main house during this time .

The Old Wood shed located at the rear of the home was updated in the the late 1970's. It now serves as a family room for comfort and relaxation. The family room consists of wide plank flooring, a staircase to the servants quarters, and a brick hearth housing a wood stove with full brick fireplace.

The The Swan Homestead, originally heated by its 3 original fireplaces and multiple wood stoves throughout, is now efficiently heated by Pellet fuel (50%), Firewood fuel (20%), and backed up by hot water boiler (Oil) in the remaining 30% of the home.

In 2008 the current owners decided to share the wonderful architecture of the Swan Homestead with the community by developing a program to restore the homes exterior, interior, and ground, and to offer the beauty and history of the Swan Home to others through "The Swan Home B&B". The Bed and Breakfast at the The Swan Homestead is currently under construction and is slated to open in August 2010.

During the The Swan Home B&B construction, portions of the home are open for special requests for anything from small parties, gatherings, tours, and other interests. If you are intertested in access to The Swan Home B&B for your activity, please call, we would love to work with you on your project. Following the opening of The Swan Home B&B, all areas of the home and property will be open to events, special requests, and other activities in the community.

The The Swan Home B&B is a wondeful example of the many historical homes found in the Village of Westernville, New York. History, architecture, and beauty... all available right here in thie quaint village of Westernville, NY.
We would love to have you visit us!

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Please Contact The Swan Home B&B at:
innkeeper@theswanhome.com

For B&B Reservations or to arrange for special activities such as
small parties or other special activities on the grounds please call:

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Toll Free - (888)-727-SWAN
Local - (315)-533-1300
9232 Main Street
Westernville, NY 13486