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Getting Away From it All,
But Still Staying Close By.

by Marcelle S. Fischler

There's no need to travel far. Getting away from it all, even for a day or two, is easy on Long Island. Enjoying the indulgences of a quick respite, the pleasures of the waters, the quaint charms of the Island's eastern tip, is the province of innkeepers. They won't let you leaved stressed or hungry. Here is the Quintessentials story.

Making it happen: Sylvia Daley  (Newsday Profile, August 6, 2006)

Eleven years ago, Sylvia Daley left a successful career in the world of international high finance to open Quintessentials, a bed and breakfast and Spa in East Marion, Long Island.

Audio slideshow of the North Fork -www.Newsday.com

Audio slideshow Photographer Thomas A. Ferrara gives life to his photo album in this slideshow.
Welcome to Quintessentials Bed & BreakfastQuintessentials RoomsQuintessentials Rates & PoliciesContact UsDirections to QuintessentialsWhat They're Saying About QuintessentialsWelcome to Quintessentials Spa!Quintessential SpecialsQuintessential Gift CertificatesQuintessentials Q-ShopQuintessentials Image ManagementQuintessential's Glorious Food MenuNorthfork ActivitiesQuintessential's GalleryQuintessential's Story

Guest Comments

 
"Everyone deserves at least one stay at Quintessentials in their life!    Time to unwind, be pampered and treated like royalty.     K & C Margolis, Cedarhurst, New York

"What a beautiful place!  We are enamored with the ambience and hospitality at the inn.  We will be back soon and will definitely recommend to friends and family."  V. Pierce-Kelly, Montclair, New Jersey.

"Delightful stay, wonderful brunch and afternoon tea!  Caribbean warmth and North Fork cool-- heavenly!"  P & R Craven, Madison, Connecticut

"3rd time here!  And we will keep coming back.  The perfect getaway to catch your breath, relax and be reminded of all that is important.  Thanks again!    L & M Weintraub, New York, NY

"Thank you Sylvia for such a wonderful weekend!  We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay in your beautiful home.  The food, the hospitality, the conversations, the gardens and the spa treatments were amazing!"  E & R McKnight, Washington DC

"We're engaged!  Lovely, romantic accommodations and beautiful gardens.  Thanks for all your help."B & M Rimming, Locust Valley, New York

"A wonderful honeymoon!  Our entire stay was awesome.  Our massages & facials were luxurious, the food sensational and our room was perfect to the super whirlpool tub and warm fireplace.  We'll be back to celebrate our anniversaries."  S & E Ecklund, Providence, Rhode Island