Meet our Sales and Catering Team!

Without a doubt, at the Publick House, we have the best Sales and Catering team around! When you bring your group here for a meeting or event, you can feel confident that you will be pampered! From the moment you express interest in us to after your group has gone, our team prides itself on our customer service and expertise! Come to Sturbridge and stay with us at the Publick House Historic Inn!

(From left to right: Cathy O'Brien, Director of Catering; Michael Harrington, Jr.; Director of Marketing, Cheryl Dymek, Catering Sales Manager; Laura Skowron, Director of Sales; Lisa LaCoste, Sales/Catering Administrative Assistant)

Sturbridge Landmark Closes

Sturbridge lost an icon last week--Rom's Family Restaurant closed after 56 years in operation.

The Publick House is happy to welcome several new employees to our family from Rom's restaurant. We consider ourselves very lucky that they chose us!

Here you can see them with our Director of Food & Beverage, James Kluge

From left to right: James Kluge, Yvonne Dalton, Linda Arnberg, Leyroy Lamica

The Wedding Expo

How do we get the word out about weddings at the Publick House? We have our booth at a Wedding Expo. That's where we were this past Sunday! At the Sturbridge Wedding Expo held at the Sturbridge Host Hotel.

Here we see Cathy O'Brien, our Director of Catering, greeting people in the booth. It was a busy day and a lot of fun! Down below is a sample of a great tablescape we can create!

If you have any questions about having your wedding with us, just let us know! We'd love to have your ceremony and reception at the Publick House Historic Inn!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales and Marketing

Celebrate the Season--The Publick House Way

Holiday parties at the Publick House will make you the hero of your company! Trust us!



You and your guests are cordially invited to a Publick House holiday gathering. Join a shared party with other businesses and celebrate the holiday season together!

We will provide a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffet, music, dancing, door prizes and festive decorations including our 15-foot Christmas tree and homemade Gingerbread House.

All you need to do is make the reservations!

To make reservations, call our Sales & Catering
Office at 508-347-7323 x286 or email us!

Take a Tour of the Publick House Historic Inn

Maybe you're too far away to see the Publick House but are thinking of coming to visit! Maybe you live in another state but want to hold a wedding, shower, memorial service, meeting or other event with us! We have a great way for you to check out our facilities without setting foot outside your house!

Watch our virtual tour!

We are so proud of our chance to show off in this technological age! Let us know what you think!!

Hope to see you soon!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales

THEY'RE BACK!!!

Mark your calendars, the Annual Scarecrow Festival will be the event of the season! The contest will take place on the front lawn of the Publick House with more than 50 scarecrows anticipated this year. Some are already displayed!!

The Annual Harvest Festival will conclude the contest with events such as the pumpkin decorating contest, a farmer's market and festivities planned by the Sturbridge Area Tourist Association 'On The Common'. Be sure to stop by and cast a ballot this year for your favorite scarecrow, as this is one festival you won't want to miss.

For the rules and information on how to get your scarecrow on the common, contact the Publick House at 617-504-8894.

Sharing their special day at the Publick House!

Above is Shanda and Richard Ives sitting in our comfy chairs in the Parlor area a few short steps away from our Historic Tap Dining Room. They chose to celebrate their 13th Wedding Anniversary with us because they really like the establishment’s uniqueness and natural charm. They have been here to meet friends for lunch and David has also been here for a work event in one of our private function rooms. Shanda commented how much she loves our Bake Shoppe and especially the Fig Bars!

It was really nice having the chance to meet them today and to be able to congratulate them on their special day.

Thanks for visiting us!
James Kluge
Director of Food and Beverage

PUBLICK HOUSE ACQUIRES FURNITURE

The Publick House has its own brand of furniture and we found this out by doing some research.

The pieces are stamped with both the Heywood-Wakefield logo and a Publick House logo. The furniture we acquire will go into a guest room with a sign decribing it as an original Publick House piece.

Presently, we have already have a chest in a guest room and a china hutch in a lobby area. A sign hangs beside the china hutch at the Publick House.

Moving into the early 1960s, the company expanded its Old Colony Collection to incorporate Publick House, a solid maple grouping finished in a rich, warm brown. Spearheaded by designer Joseph Carr, long part of Heywood's design team, the collection was extensive and featured an innkeeper's chair, settles and other unusual pieces that reflected the hospitality of the famous New England Publick House Inn.

Come by soon to see them!

Michael Glick

General Manager

Check out the new nightstand!

The Publick House is more than a place to sleep!!

Did you know that we can accommodate groups up to 220 people for meetings and events?

Make the Publick House your first stop for unique meetings in Central Massachusetts! We offer 11 distinctive and flexible meeting rooms and two full service restaurants.

Contact our Catering Department for more information by calling 1-800-PUBLICK or fill out our online RFP form here!

We hope to see you here!
Laura Skowron
Director of Sales

Wi-Fi now available in the Motor Lodge!

The Publick House is pleased to announce that the entire property now offers complimentary wireless internet access. We want to provide the tools necessary for any guest that has to stay connected while traveling for business or pleasure.

Contact us at 508-347-3313 • 800-PUBLICK or at http://www.publickhouse.com/ for more information!

See you soon!
Michael Harrington Jr.
Director of Marketing

PUBLICK HOUSE RAISES MONEY FOR MS!

The Publick House has always been a vibrant part of the Sturbridge community and with our dinner series, we have raised $30,000 for Multiple Sclerosis over the past three years! "Publick House Cooks for MS" has been a big draw in the Sturbridge area and we are proud of what we've been able to accomplish with this event.

Based on the success of this event, the Publick House Historic Inn is starting a new dinner series. One dinner per month will be held specifically to raise awareness about various organizations and the proceeds will go directly to the organizations!

September 15--Multiple Sclerosis (Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner)
October 20--Tantasqua High School Athletic Department (Italian Night)
November 10--Mitochondrial Disease (New England Classics)
December 8--Toys for Tots (Chicken Dinner)

These All-You-Can-Eat Buffets will be served from 5-7:30pm at the Publick House on 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA. Check our website for more information (www.publickhouse.com).

Prices are $13.00 for Adults and $5.00 for children ages 4-13.

See you there!!

Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales

WELCOME TO THE FIRST POST OF OUR BLOG

Welcome to the Publick House Historic Inn Blog!

We wanted to be able to share with you the many different events that take place here at our historic inn and meeting place as well as in the vibrant town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts! Check here for different events, special programs, photos of our guests and staff, tours of different Sturbridge attractions, and interviews with friends of the Publick House!

Please share your comments with us and let us know how your stay, meeting, or special event went with us! Share photos, Publick House memorabilia, and answer our poll! Sign up to receive the postings every time they come out!

Yours in history,

The Publick House Staff