Abigail
May Alcott was born on October 8, 1800.
The youngest daughter of Colonel Joseph May and Dorothy
Sewall, she was a descendant of the distinguished Quincy
and Sewall families of New England. Her great aunt was Dorothy
Quincy, the revolutionary belle who married John Hancock,
the first governor of Massachusetts.
Abigail, or "Abba" as she was called, had a passionate
temperament, a fine mind and a generous heart. She felt
keenly the injustices of the world and worked energetically
for various causes, especially to help the poor, for women’s
rights, temperance and abolition. Louisa said of her mother
as a social worker in Boston, "... she always did what
came to her in the way of duty and charity, and let pride,
taste, and comfort suffer for love’s sake." Mrs.
Alcott is the beloved "Marmee" of Little Women.
To her four daughters she was "the most splendid mother
in world."
A soft and serene room in subtle shades of moss, cream and
rose with a lovely appointed queen bed. A turn-of-the-century
settee and chair offer a cozy sitting area where you can get
comfortable with a good book. A private balcony offers the
perfect respite for enjoying the views of the Rogue Valley
while enjoying a glass of wine or cup of tea. Complimentary
beverages and snacks are available 24 hrs/day. Abigail’s
is an environmentally friendly inn and as such we provide
a daily "tidy."
Abigail’s is a smoke-free property. For the comfort
of all guests we do not accommodate pets in the main house;
however the cottage is pet friendly.
For pricing and availability, please see our room
rates.
