The E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast sits just two miles north of Honesdale, in the beautiful village of Bethany. The historic homestead was originally built as a country retreat by Eliphalet Kellogg in 1815.
    Nearly 175 years later, it was purchased in 1989 by its present owner Kathy Schloesser, who, in 2006, transformed it into the E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast, inviting modern-day travelers to share in the treasure of this historic home.
    The bed & breakfast is a celebration of Bethany’s history, boasting a décor comprised of pieces collected from many of the village’s historic homes– period antiques Schloesser has acquired throughout her more than 30 years in Wayne County– and modern amenities for today’s savvy traveler.
    Schloesser prides herself in offering classic comfort and genuine hospitality, dedicating herself to offering guests a memorable experience.
     “I want my guests to feel at home and be comfortable in their surroundings,” she said. “I always try my best to greet my guests with cookies, seasonal refreshments and, of course, a friendly hello.”
    The E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast offers three bedrooms decorated to accommodate various travelers.
    “From special breakfasts to unique itineraries, it is always my pleasure to provide the highest levels of hospitality, quality, and service,” Schloesser added.
    Kathy often helps guests find their way to many of the region’s premier attractions and diversions.
    “I love sharing my secrets of places to go, things to do, and people to meet,” she said. “Whatever I can do to help my guests make the most of their time here at the E. Kellogg and in Wayne County, I do.”
    For those seeking a more private and romantic retreat, Schloesser also offers guests the Sitgrave House, a private, on-premise cottage with three working fireplaces, a private kitchen, full bath, living room, reading room, and more. Its atmosphere makes it equally ideal for couples seeking a secluded getaway, as well as guests traveling to the region for business.
    “Guests of the Sitgrave House always join us for breakfast, while enjoying the privacy and convenience of having their own space. They truly have the best of both worlds,” she explained.
    The E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast offers the opportunity to be surrounded by the wonders of Wayne County. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a visit to the region’s summer camps, or simply some time with you and your loved ones, Schloessar’s brand of classic comfort and genuine hospitality is sure to delight.
    To learn more about the E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast, visit www.ekelloggbandb.com. For reservations or to arrange a tour, call Kathy Schloesser at 570-253-5368.

    Excerpts from a historical accountwritten by former Honesdale Mayor Albert Rutherford state, “Eliphalet Kellogg (1765-1844) was a Revolutionary War veteran and one of the early settlers of Mount Pleasant Township, where he purchased a tract sight unseen in 1790 when the area was still a part of Northampton County. The next year, he conveyed that parcel to his younger brother, Silas, who arrived in 1792 from Saratoga County, New York. Eliphalet, a native of Norwalk, Connecticut, shortly followed his brother to Pleasant Mount, bought more land there, and built a house of his own. Silas served as Wayne County Sheriff from 1813 to 1816, but never left the Pleasant Mount area where, at the age of 86, he died in 1853 at the home of his son.”
“At the time Wayne County was created in 1798, Eliphalet Kellogg was appointed clerk of the county commissioners and served in that capacity until 1809, soon becoming one of the new county’s ‘movers and shakers.’ In 1801 he was assessed as owning a house and nine acres in Mount Pleasant Township, but he moved to Bethany around 1810 after that village had been established as the county seat in 1805. In 1809, Governor Simon Snyder appointed Kellogg as Wayne County’s register of wills, recorder of deeds, and clerk of the courts. In addition to these public duties, he also kept a tavern in Bethany which was first licensed in 1813. He was a charter member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church which was organized in 1818 and incorporated in 1824. He was also a Mason and belonged to Freedom Lodge No. 147 which at one time met at his tavern. Kellogg lived in Bethany for the rest of his life and died on September 9, 1844, age 79. Both he and his wife, Lydia, who died in 1827, are buried in the Bethany Cemetery.

E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast
403 Wayne Street, Bethany, PA
(570) 253-5368