Dear Traveler,

Home is where the heart is, they say. I couldn't agree more. For the past two decades, my home had followed my heart from New England to the Midwest and back again. And in the Spring of 2004, my heart leaped a thousand miles once more.

On March 26, 2004, my first grandchild, Jack, was born to my son Jeff Hamer and his wife Tonya Sitzes Hamer here in Macomb, Illinois. From the moment he arrived, little Jack stole my heart as it had never been before. While in Macomb to meet him, I couldn't imagine leaving to return to Rhode Island.

There must have been a Master Plan. As I drove to McDonough District Hospital to visit the new family, I passed a charming old Victorian home and was instantly intrigued to see it was a bed and breakfast-and that it was for sale!

More out of curiosity than anything, I made an appointment to see this grand home and fell in love with it immediately. The rest is history. My courtship with The Pineapple Inn was a rapid one. On June 18, 2004, I made her my home.

My heart is full. I have the privilege and joy of being an everyday part of Jack's extended family. I live in a life-size version of any girl's dream dollhouse. I enjoy a fulfilling occupation as Innkeeper, sharing my home with interesting people from interesting places who share their interesting stories.

I hope to see you soon at The Pineapple Inn. My mission is to provide you with a bed and breakfast experience that will delight you by blending some traditional New England recipes, a measure of Victorian grace, and a generous helping of colonial hospitality.

Sincerely, Charlene Kenney, Innkeeper The Pineapple Inn, Inc. 204 West Jefferson Street Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-1914/FAX: 309-837-3001 www.thepineappleinn.com E-mail: charlene@thepineappleinn.com

The Pineapple Inn is a member of the:
Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce
Professional Association of Innkeepers International