My friends and I stayed with Allison while we were attending the Newport Folk Festival. I can't think of a better place to return to after a day in the sun and breeze and music of Fort Adams. Performances still ringing in our heads, we'd walk through the wooden arch into her garden, full of ivy and flowering plants, the same flowers which she had placed in a vase in our living room to welcome our arrival.

Her home is meticulously maintained and beautifully designed, decorated with and around her own work. She clearly enjoys hosting company, as the upstairs apartment has every amenity you could ask for, with personal touches all along the way. Pots, pans, dishes and cooking utensils, fresh towels and soap are all there, as well as dark chocolate, oranges, and a few books.

My only regret is not getting to talk more with Allison, as we were returning late and leaving early for the festival.

To get to the festival from Warren, we drove our car the 35 minutes, with no traffic, down to the Newport Park n Ride at 437 Broadway, and enjoyed a nice twenty minute bike ride every morning, skipping the traffic nearest the festival.

Thanks for the great stay Allison!