Wood's Gain Bed and Breakfast  

" A Maryland Bed and Breakfast, Wood's Gain Bed and Breakfast is located in Carroll County in the historic Village of Linwood, Maryland. Rooted in the happy past of the 19th Century, Linwood maintains its mellow brick buildings, mill, farms, barns and white steepled church and provides travelers with a warm, friendly hospitality based upon two centuries of tradition. Take a walk through the village and enjoy the pastoral countryside of the Priestland Valley. For over 100 years, the five story grain elevator stored grain for the local farmers. On Sunday, the Linwood Brethren Church, built in 1905 in "country gothic" style, welcomes visitors. Our completely restored brick house, the oldest in the village, was built in 1866 by Josiah Englar who purchased the property as part of the tract of land for which the B&B is named. Wood's Gain's unique features include five fireplaces, four stairways, the Parlor, the front porch with swing, the Summer Kitchen and, for the adventurous, the old outhouse in the back. The original Englar General Store, built in 1877, is still part of the property, as is the Grain Elevator, the second oldest one in the United States still standing.. Click here to listen to our audio introduction! Wood's Gain is a "Home Stay" B&B and is the full time residence of Beverly and Stephen Kerkam. We are delighted to now welcome our new "Associate Innkeepers" to our bed and breakfast Larry and Lin Hitchcock are aspiring Innkeepers and have been working with us to learn more about the "Inns and Outs" of the bed and breakfast industry. They took our course at the Carroll Community College and have plans to open one in a couple of years. Don't be surprised to see these smiling faces working along with us at our bed and breakfast: While staying at Wood's Gain, enjoy sitting on the front porch, playing the old upright piano or phonograph or reading a book and relaxing in the Parlor or in the hammock in the backyard. The guest rooms, with newly renovated private baths, are furnished in comfortable elegance. You will enjoy the antiquity, but not at the expense of a good night's sleep. The Rose Garden is the perfect setting for breakfast, afternoon refreshments or quiet reflection. Morning begins your day with a hearty full breakfast featuring homemade jams, muffins and breads, fruit and juices, freshly ground coffee or tea, an egg dish or other mouth-watering delight. Guests rave about our Stuffed French Toast and our Crepes a la Linwood. We make our own Applebutter in the fall. We always use our best china and silver to serve our guests. Continue your stay by visiting antique shops, sightseeing, biking, hiking, golfing or fishing. Tennis courts, wineries, parks, churches, theaters and restaurants are within a short drive. Westminster , the county seat for Carroll County and home of McDaniel College , formerly Western Maryland College, and the Farm Museum, is just 10 minutes away. Remember Wood's Gain B&B for those special occasions -- birthdays, anniversaries, romantic getaways, honeymoons or festival weekends, such as the Maryland Wine Festival. Experience the memorable elegance of an era long gone in our home with its simple yet gracious hospitality. "