About Us

Jeff

My husband, Jeff, is a super husband and great runner. I think he’s quite fantastic. He’s so patient with me, has a great sense of humor, and is supportive of our endeavours. His support, love, and encouragement have made me a better person. I hope I do the same for him!

He LOVES cruising on his motorcycle. It’s a Kawasaki Mean Streak. If you are a rider, he can fill you in on the great roads out in this area. Heck, he might even join you!

Jeff had qualified for the Boston Marathon twice, and in 2007 made the commitment to go. What weather we had! Some of our family made the trek with us. My mother Linda, brother Craig, and his wife Tarina were all troopers in the worst marathon weather in years! Jeff ‘weathered’ the run like a pro. After standing for two hours ankle deep in water, the race began. He was exuberant at the finish with WAY too much energy. His time was 3 hours 22 minutes. He’s amazing!

We toured parts of Boston and really loved the city. We were particularly fond of the Italian Section. We thought we died and went to heaven with all the amazing aroma wafting onto the street! Jeff decided he wants to head back to Boston in the future so if you have any favorite haunts, send us an e-mail and we will put it on our agenda.

Samantha

My wife Samantha is one of the most amazing people you’ll ever meet. She is the reason the Balch Hotel is what it is today. Her energy and drive keep us on track and moving forward. She had great vision for the hotel and the business and it has shown through with how beautiful this place looks! Come see for yourself.

Samantha is a tremendous tennis player after having very recently taken up the sport in 2004. Just like with everything else, it’s either all or none. She refuses to do anything part way. She loves being able to play in mixed drills so she can hit with as much pace as she wants. Samantha and a good friend of her’s, Kris, who also hits with much “authority”, have earned (rightlfully so) the nicknames Bam-Bam.

Without her tireless and selfless nature, I wouldn’t have been able to adequatly train for the Boston Marathon. Not only did she handle most of the day-to-day hotel restoration, business planning, marketing, and bookkeeping, she was always making sure I had plenty of food and rest. She was the reason I was able to complete the 2007 Boston Marathon and fulfill a lifetime goal of mine.

Samantha will make anyone and everyone feel at home here. She won’t let anyone leave without making sure they’ve been treated special and enjoyed their stay.

Kahlua

Kahlua is our 1/2 German Shepard-1/2 Blue Healer that can usually be seen roaming the first floor in search of any guest that looks like they might want to pet her for a while. She will sometimes help keep your feet warm by laying on them in hope of getting a few extra pets. She’s very friendly but will often announce an arrival by a bark or two. It’s nothing to worry about, she’s just saying hello. Kahlua would love to have all guests throw her the frisbee or the tennis ball, but it will have to be outside because like your mother always said “we don’t play ball in the house”.

Tucker

Tucker is our black and white cat who is more of a hotel mascot than a cat. Tucker is very curious and friendly, he will likely rub against your legs, luggage and anything else new to the area. Like the dog, he loves to have his head scratched and will always accept free pets. We respect that some people have pet allergies, so we keep all the room doors closed. Tucker is not your average stealthy cat, in fact, he makes more noise than the dog. He can often be heard (like a small horse) tromping through the first floor lobby and parlor.