The Inn Crowd by Jackie Caradonio (Phaidon, 2025)

A captivating collection of stylish getaways and the modern innkeepers who crafted them, The Inn Crowd by Jackie Caradonio celebrates more than 20 visionary independent inns across the Northeastern United States. Each is a study in creativity, individuality, and the art of hospitality - places where imagination meets intimacy and staying the night feels like stepping into someone’s dream made real.

Among its most memorable stories is Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows in Greenport, New York - a full feature chronicling how Alexander Perros reimagined a weathered 1950s waterfront motel into a modern-day classic. Perched on 45 acres along Pipes Cove, Silver Sands embodies what Caradonio calls “serendipity and sprezzatura” - effortless cool rooted in history, community, and place. The chapter traces its meticulous restoration, from its revived neon seahorse sign to its restored landscape and beloved spaces like Nookies and Eddie’s, where the spirit of the North Fork still hums softly in the background.

From The George, Bobbi Brown’s Georgian Revival gem in Montclair, to Glenmere Mansion, the restored Gilded Age estate turned luxury resort, and The Inn at Kenmore Hall, J.Crew alum Frank Muytjens’ elegantly pared-back guesthouse, the book captures a movement toward soulful, owner-driven hotels that balance beauty with belonging.

Lushly illustrated with more than 250 evocative photographs, The Inn Crowd invites readers to experience these unforgettable destinations and meet the innkeepers behind them - visionaries who’ve redefined what it means to welcome guests, one deeply personal stay at a time.