In 2006, Brenda and Steve Merrefield purchased the Inn.  They have four grown children and five grandchildren.  The kids live in Georgia and Florida.  Brenda is a native Georgian and Steve grew up in Florida.  They have been back in the South after 18 years in Colorado. 

Brenda and Steve are pleased to have retained long-time Inn Manager, Michelle Briggs and the Executive Chef, Mike Atkinson as well as the balance of the staff.

Brenda oversees the day-to-day operation and can be found at the Inn very frequently.  She has been a professional human resources director for a number of years.  She also was a state employee in Georgia which included a position in the governor’s office.  Brenda also worked with an investment firm and as an executive assistant in a large residential theater.