Forbes Standards
Maestro
History
Wildlife
Potpourri
100

This how soon Forbes requires to have a guest greeted by ANY staff member

10 seconds

100

This is the number typed into "Site Code" in Maestro everyday 

1928


100

What year was the Weekapug Inn originally opened

1899

100

This bird of prey is known for its spectacular fishing skills, often seen hovering above water before diving to catch fish with its talons.Also one of our suites here.

The Osprey

100

This is the total number of rooms on property

33

200

This is the amount of time allocated to answer the phone

15 seconds or 3 rings

200

this is the difference between F4 and ESC

F4 is to save all changes

200

This pond now surrounds the Inn after its rebuilt from the hurricane of 1938

Quonochontaug Pond

200

This bird often seen near the coastal shores of rhode island, was once endangered due to habitat loss. But since 2007, it has made strong recovery and it's removal from the list. It's also one of suites(the smallest bird)

Piping plover

200

Please describe the 10 and 5 rule in hospitality 

10 feet away, create eye contact with a guest. 5 feet, ask if there's anything you can help with.

300

Amount of time allocated to handle in house request(i.e towels)

10 minutes

300

F8

Drop down menu of any available option.

300

Who was the original founders of the Inn

Frederick and Phebe Buffum

300

This conservation, located in watchhill, features a beautiful unspoiled beach and is a popular location for a bird watching in scenic walks

Napatree Point

300

True or False: Daves Coffee has a personalized batch created for us titled "A Taste of Weekpaug"

False: Weekapaug Blend 

400

Response to guest email

24 hours

400
F6

New/ Create

400

This is the total number of rooms  in the original Inn in 1899

30

400

This nonprofit organization offers various hiking trails and educational programs in the westerly area, preserving the region's natural beauty

Westerly Land Trust

400

This is the translation of Misquamicut, derived from the Narragansett tribe

Salmon Place

500

Amount of time to respond to a text message from a guest

3 Minutes

500

When a guest ask for an email confirmation, this is what letter to type next to the indicated field. 

E (Not Y)

500

This is the response Mr. Buffum gives famously at the end of our 125th anniversary video, when asked why the guest keep returning year after year.

"I don't understand it either"

500

Rhode Island's largest forest, offering miles of hiking trails through dense woods, wetlands, and rugged terrain.

Arcadia Managment Area

500

These are the only two members not named Buffem photographed as keepers of the Inn

Grandi and Forrester

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