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Four Oaks Inn

is Camden’s newest

bed and breakfast

he stately white plantation-style property.
house at 104 Union St. captured the
hearts of would-be innkeepers Steve Narrowing their prospects to the Carolinas and Virginia,
Tand Janet Ellerman as soon as they stepped the Ellermans were sorely tempted by the charms not
through the door. only of the house, but also of the city.

The two-story dwelling had much to offer as the potential “Camden had the kind of big, old gracious homes we longed
model of Southern hospitality the lifelong “southern” for and, being history buffs, we loved all the history that
Californians were shopping for. But the kitchen needed happened right here under our feet, dating back to the
updating to make it suitable for an inn, and some of the Revolutionary War and beyond,” Janet said. “We also
bedrooms were too small for the luxurious guest suites loved the quaint and welcoming feel of the historic
they envisioned. downtown area, with its surprising array of eateries,
boutiques, and antique stores. Everything we desired
Still, the couple loved the bones and character of the for ourselves and our future guests could be found right
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