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ABOUT US
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Dedicated to
those individuals who pioneered our farming, ranching, oil,
banking, commerce, and industry.
A tour of HERITAGE INN, Artesia's first Bed and Breakfast,
is a tour through time. As you step from busy Main Street
under the shelter of the raspberry colored canopy that
stretches from the leaded glass window of the entrance door
to the curbing, you enter another world. Quite suddenly, you
step into carpeted elegance, and the peace of another
century settles over you like a velvet cloak. As you ascend
the long carpeted stairway, the high airy light glances on
the breakfast tables, on an antique sideboard bearing an
abundant flower arrangement, and on a huge flowering wreath
on the pristine walls.
Yes, here is another time.
 The HERITAGE INN is a "first" in a double sense. The first
Bed & Breakfast for Artesia growing in the first building of
any business importance that was constructed in 1905. It was
the year that Artesia formally became a town and the year
that electricity was first turned on in the evening light of
a century ago. The task of reconstruction was enormous.
Bulldozers, cement mixers and carpenters took over the
gigantic construction job of renovating the entire two-story
building.
From the dust arose beauty, good taste and elegance.
Sensitive to the sound construction of the past, many
features were preserved. The eight-foot high windows were
left untouched as were the original hardwood flooring in
three of the rooms, and the three skylights that flood the
hallway and the manager's apartment with light and air.
Adding light is the open air deck built at the end of the
hallway glimpsed through a glass door.
The hallway walls are adorned by art which softens the tall
austerity of the stately building.
GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS
"...a real "homey" feel. The staff are always pleasant
and helpful. It's a great location, secure and safe.
Debbie
Resinger,
St Croix, US Virgin Islands
"We purposely plan our route to include a stopover at the
Heritage Inn because we feel so at home there. The
accommodations are lovely and so much more inviting than a
drab motel room! Heritage Inn provides so many homey touches
- a large reception and lounging areas; plenty of good
reading material; a refrigerator stocked with drinks; and,
of course, a delicious breakfast in the morning. From the
manager's warm welcome to the comfort of the rooms and
convenience to Artesia's restaurants, the Heritage Inn can't
be beat for weary travelers!"
Ann
Ivins,
Houston, TX
"...wonderful "home like" atmosphere with excellent
service that's not intrusive."
Ken Stevens,
The Stevens Group
Arlington, TX
"Great room...you have a great little place here, a
clean, friendly, and warm environment."
Clark
Leach
Bureau of Indian Affairs
"What a lovely treat! We had a very pleasant stay and we
will definitely stay here again."
Mr. and Mrs. John Funk
Quest Investment Portfolio Management, Ltd
Hobbs, NM
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