If you stopped by Inn at Perry Cabin last month, you may have noticed the tower of Linden Spa glowing purple, the marshland gazebo illuminated purple against stark white guest rooms, or two purple Adirondack chairs in lockstep with the Inn’s iconic lineup of waterfront seating.
Like so many other businesses, the Inn “went purple” in September to help support Sheriff Joe Gamble’s Talbot Goes Purple initiative and raise awareness of substance abuse.
“We employ many of the area’s young people, so we take this issue very seriously,” says Inn at Perry Cabin General Manager Michael Hoffmann.
While property lighting has returned to normal and, in fact, is gearing up for the winter holidays, the Inn has donated its two purple Adirondack chairs to the St. Michaels Community Center (SMCC) as a gesture to help keep this important conversation going.
“Our support of SMCC goes back at least a decade,” says Hoffmann, referring to the annual fundraiser hosted at the Inn, “so it made perfect sense to hand over these chairs.”
And SMCC Executive Director Trish Payne has grand plans for them.
“A significant component of our youth programs in any month is substance awareness,” she says, “so we were happy to serve as a ‘go-to’ for information and resources about Talbot Goes Purple in St. Michaels last month. We have always encouraged kids to have a strong sense of respect for themselves and to make positive choices about being the best person they can be. The St. Michaels Police Department also provide a positive and consistent presence at SMCC, so our kids grow up accustomed to them and know they can seek help from them.”
“For now, the Adirondacks will serve as an important reminder to kids as we offer them a safe space to gather and learn,” Payne continues, “but our hope is to engage a local artist to dress them up a bit so that we can raffle them off at next year’s afternoon tea fundraiser at Perry Cabin.”
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