The Inn at Mt Ida, Historic Inn and Community Hall in Old Ellicott City, MD

Residents of Old Town Ellicott City for more than 20 years, owner-hosts Nathan Sowers and Kimberly Kepnes, know how those who visit our town, leave here loving it!

Nathan is a chef and baker who started his first business, Pressed for Thyme, catering private dinner parties. He taught professional and non-professional students as an adjunct professor at L'academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He worked many years alongside Chef Michel Tersiguel at the renowned Tersiquel's French Country restaurant in town and he now operates his own wood-fired pizza restaurant, River House Pizza Co., and his own catering company, Catering by River House.

Kimberly is an entrepreneur, associate broker realtor, and the current President of Monument Sotheby's International Realty. She has a long history in Old Ellicott City and neighboring Historic Oella area historic homes and renovations. She has also partnered in the development of several retail and food-service businesses in town including, the Little French Market Cafe, Mon Amie Boutique, Scoop-AHH-dee-doo, and Castle Angelo Country Inn.

Nathan and Kimberly fell in love in town in the courtyard of the Little French Market Cafe and live nearby Mt. Ida in their own, restored historic cottage.

In their capacity as owners and hosts of the Inn at Mt. Ida, Nathan and Kimberly look forward to making your at-H O M E stay or event the most memorable possible.

Kimberly will focus on pillows and setting up your stay and Nathan will work to make your food interests come to life with an onsite personal chef and catering for your private dinner parties, gatherings, or special event catering needs.

Circa 1828, Mt. Ida is known to have been the last home built for an Ellicott in Ellicott City!

It is steeped in history and is within walking distance of the Patapsco River, the Patapsco State Park, and all our historic town has to offer including, retail shopping, dining, evening hot spots, and outdoor music events.

Bring your event H O M E to Mt. Ida.

Unique among Bed & Breakfast and Inn properties, Mt. Ida does not permit the renting of individual rooms. You will have the entire home to yourself and your family for your overnight stay and private gathering event of up to 20 guests.

With prior approval and prior booking arrangement, Mt. Ida may also play host to your indoor or outdoor gathering event.

Private catering services are available in our onsite catering kitchen with owner-host and chef, Nathan.

Don't fret, there is a private guest kitchen for you and your guests' exclusive use during the stay.

Additional packages and offerings are available to make your stay special.