Meetings and Events at Ontario's Finest Inns

uilt in 1878 for Sir Edwards Merrill, a colleague of Sir John A. Macdonald, this stately inn, with its striking gingerbread and bargeboard trimmed gables, is ringed by sweeping, manicured lawns. The bedrooms and suites, some of which have fireplaces and whirlpool baths, are elegantly furnished with period antiques, TV and VCR, complimentary high speed wireless internet and individually controlled heat and air conditioning.

The Merrill Inn is ideally suited for intimate corporate retreats and social gatherings who wish to utilize the entire inn for their special event. Elegant meeting facilities can accommodate up to 24 guests.

“The Restaurant” features the culinary creations of the acclaimed Chef Michael Sullivan. The menu is crafted utilizing a vast array of local produce, fish and meats. The wine list is a Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence recipient. The Restaurant has been awarded three stars by Toronto Life Magazine.

The “county”, a rural enclave with sandy beaches, has a rich United Empire Loyalist heritage. The inn is centrally located in Picton; walking distance to shops, cafes, antique stores and the Edwardian-era Regent Theatre. The county is Ontario’s newest wine region with 10 operating wineries. Outdoor activities include cycling, hiking, golfing, water sports, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Group activities at any of these venues can be arranged.

	Location			Corporate Packages
	Conference Facilities			Recreation
	Accommodations			Regional Highlights
	Dining			Contact Information

Location

The Merrill Inn

The Merrill Inn is located two hours east of Toronto, two hours and 45 minutes from Ottawa and three hours from Montreal. Pick up at the Belleville VIA Rail Station can be arranged.

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Conference Facilities

The Merrill Inn

The Merrill Inn has two main meeting salons and a casual breakout room. The Main Salon is on the main level of the inn and can accommodate up to 10 people boardroom style or a stand up reception for 16 guests. The Restaurant can accommodate 14 people boardroom style or 24 guests for dining. The main level sun room can accommodate 10 people in a casual setting for breakout or working lunch.

Click on a room name for a floorplan.

Room Capacities
Meeting Rooms	Dimensions	Stand Up Reception	Dining	Casual Seating	Board- room
The Restaurant	24’ x 17’		24		14
Sun Room/Breakout Room (Working Lunch)	24’ x 16’			10
Main Salon with Wood Burning Fireplace	18’ x 15.5’	16			10

The Merrill Inn provides the following equipment and services at no additional charge:

flip charts

screens

The following services are available at an additional cost:

faxing

photocopying

easels

whiteboard & markers

TV/VCR

meeting & event planning

high speed wireless internet service

meeting facilitators

Accommodations

The Merrill Inn

There are 13 beautifully appointed guestrooms: one classic room with a double bed; five classic rooms with a queen bed each; three premium rooms with two double beds; one premium room with one queen bed; one fireplace suite with one queen bed; one Jacuzzi suite with one queen bed and a one bedroom suite with two double beds and living room. All guestrooms are individually decorated with period antiques and have ensuite bathrooms with faux painted walls and Italian ceramics. Guestroom amenities include individually controlled heat and air conditioning, cable TV/VCR, complimentary bottled water, telephone with free local phone calls and evening turndown service.

Dining

The Merrill Inn

“The Restaurant” features the culinary creativity of the acclaimed Chef Michael Sullivan. Specially crafted menus are prepared utilizing local produce, fish, meats and cheese. The Restaurant has been awarded three stars by Toronto Life Magazine as well as a Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence for the wine list. A highlight of the The Merrill Inn is the opportunity to have specially designed menus with complementary wines to enhance the group experience.

Conference Packages

The Merrill Inn

Corporate meeting packages include overnight accommodation, enhanced continental breakfast buffet with hot feature entrée of the day, plated or working lunch, three course table d’hote dinner, mid-morning and afternoon refreshment breaks and meeting room with note pads, pens and candies and other equipment.

Rates from $179.00 per person, based on single occupancy. Taxes and gratuities are additional.

Recreation

The Merrill Inn

The Merrill Inn is centrally located in Picton, waking distance to shops, cafes, antique stores and the Edwardian-era Regent Theatre. We are also located 15 minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park, well known for the beaches and sand dunes. The Merrill Inn would be pleased to arrange outdoor group activities that include:

	Golf
	Bicycle rental with self guided tours
	Guided Historical Tours
	Guided Nature Walks
	Wagon Rides
	Sailing and Fishing Charters
	Cooking Classes
	Wine Tours and Tastings
	Spa Therapy
	Hypnotherapy and Stress Relief
	Bird Watching
	Snow Shoeing

Regional Highlights

The Merrill Inn

The “County”, a rural enclave with sandy beaches, has a rich United Empire Loyalist heritage. It is also Ontario’s newest wine and culinary destination with 10 wineries open for tours and tastings. Sandbanks Provincial Park is well known for its long white beaches and 35 foot sand dunes. Prince Edward County has also developed a reputation for the arts. Over 200 talented artists make the County their home and have their studios open year round.

Contact Information

The Merrill Inn

The Merrill Inn
343 Main Street East
PO Box 1318
Picton, Ontario, Canada
K0K 2T0

866 567 5969

613 476 7451

www.merrillinn.com

Innkeepers: Edward and Amy Shubert
merrillinn@bellnet.ca

Memberships

The Merrill Inn