4. About 15 years ago, The Inn’s staff felt that Patrick and Reinhardt needed something to keep them from becoming completely consumed by the day to day aspects of running a 5 star/5 Diamond hotel and restaurant. Ideas were gathered and this resulted in the presentation of a young Dalmatian puppy named DeSoto to Patrick & Reinhardt. DeSoto soon needed a playmate and it wasn’t too long before Rose was adopted. The two dogs soon became a popular fixture at The Inn. After long and wonderful lives, both Desoto and Rose passed away in 2002. Rose death was lamented in The Washington Post’s Style section “Requiem for a Rose” May 15, 2002. A search for their replacements was launched with the help of a local Dalmatian rescue agency. Pearl and JoBe, The Inn’s new ‘mascots’, can often be seen walking around town or greeting guests by Reinhardt’s side in the evening.