Weekend Escape: The Truitt
"Hometown Tourist" This weekend, Pat and I escaped for an overnight "in town". Like many urban centers and "downtowns" ours has experienced unprecedented growth and renewal. There are so many cute "boutique" hotels to choose from. When I found The Truitt online, I knew I had hit the jackpot! It was the perfect "staycation" for a quiet escape within our hometown, and located on the beautiful Country Club Plaza After a ten day business trip that Pat took to the Northwest Territories of Canada (yes. literally up near the Arctic Circle), we were ready for a little R&R away from the kids. With yucky weather and teens that need me close by, we opted to stay in town, but treat ourselves to a night away of luxury. The Truitt did not disappoint. The magic of its ambiance is apparent from the moment you happen upon its exterior. A historic, brick, colonial mansion built in 1916, it harkens back to a gentler time. The interior is just