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| 4417 Black Walnut Point Rd, Tilghman, MD, 21671 | |
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Specialties
On 58 acres bird sanctuary, this estate’s seclusion lured Russian spies, hosted the CIA, and the First Gulf War was planned in the sunroom. Built in 1845 the house has broad porches, rocking chairs and a pool nestled in six acres of gardens and lawn. With three private cabins, the fishing dock and back cove are perfect for kayaking or bird watching, and the area is great for biking, sailing and excellent dining. But most guests’ main goal is keeping a hammock company as the sun rises and sets over the miles of water surrounding Black Walnut Point.
History
Established in 1989.
Originally a farm house situated on 600 acres that was Black Walnut Point, the house was moved three times as erosion claimed the peninsula leading to Sharp’s Island that boasted a hotel at the turn of the 20th Century. Broad hardwood floors and hand-hewn black walnut beams are hallmarks, along with the welcoming crystal pineapple chandelier in the front hall. The property has since been a private residence and hosted religious revivals after a cross washed up on the point and was erected and blessed. The estate was then sealed off until it was acquired by the State of Maryland as a Natural Resource Area for the many waterfowl, eagles, osprey, foxes, raccoons and other wildlife that inhabit the marsh.
Meet the Business Owner
Bob and Tracy Z.
Business Owner
Bob was born in New Jersey but moved to Maine when he was eight. He taught music for 20 years, owned a bar, ran a doctor’s office, and was always amused when American University students called him Professor Zuber — the nickname given to him in junior high school, mostly because he wore big square 70’s glasses and sucked at lay-ups. Since then he has written three books and is now busy landscaping the Inn’s grounds — he always wanted a big yard, so be careful what you ask for. Tracy was born in Charleston, West Virginia and then traveled the world inspecting nuclear submarines and as a consultant in Oracle financial systems. He is a dedicated practitioner of Kung Fu, particularly Hung Ga, which you wouldn’t guess from his infectiously jovial self. In fact, Tracy has many life-long friends with whom he keeps in contact, not to mention his hysterical cousins, some of which are actual relations, which is likely to happen to you once you meet him.
