Friday, March 20

Oxford Hills Graduate takes over Local Business by Shannon Kriger

With the incessant snow finally melting and the sun shining, Kate Michaud of Greenwood is preparing to undertake the huge responsibility of owning an Inn.
Michaud just recently purchased the King’s Hill Inn & Barn in South Paris. Not only is the property gorgeous, but it’s also historic. It was the home and birthplace of Horatio King, who was born in 1811. Horatio King was a printer and editor of a printed paper on Paris Hill called the Jeffersonian. Later in his life, King worked for the Post Office Department in Washington DC and he became the Postmaster General under President Buchanan. King was also very good friends with Hannibal Hamlin.
The barn at the King’s Hill Inn was built in 1899, but was just recently modernly renovated to be an event venue for numerous social events, which is what Michaud specializes in.
Kate Michaud graduated from Oxford Hills in 2010, and then went to Simmons College in Boston, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She kept busy with a double major in communications and studio art and a minor in graphic design and photography.
Kate has been very busy successful since she graduated from Simmons college last year. She works as a photographer for various special occasions under her own photography company, Kate Michaud Photography. Kate has photographed senior photos, weddings, engagements, and more.
Although it was never her first priority, Michaud has always had owning an Inn in the back of her mind.
“As a photographer, I always wanted to own a wedding venue someday where I could use my photography along with my love for organizing events and working with people.I always envisioned myself working at a farm, castle, or some sort of historic site. After seeing the King’s Hill Inn, I knew it was the property I was meant to be at,” Michaud explained.
If you’ve never seen the King’s Hill Inn & Barn before, you’re missing out. The beauty and history of the property make it a secret gem of a destination for celebrations in the rolling hills of western Maine. The property has it’s own chapel, barn, garden, and more. The Inn has a lot to offer to not only wedding celebrations, but all celebrations.
Although the Inn is stunning as it is now, Michaud is looking forward to adding her own twist of modern design.
“I hope to make the Inn a place that symbolizes the joys of celebration, community, and hospitality. Expect some new community events and local collaborations this summer!” Michaud revealed.
Michaud has a lot to look forward to between collaborating and working with new people, and utilizing the property as a studio for her photography business.
With Michaud’s ambition and creativity, she plans on putting King’s Hill Inn on the map and it’s sure to be one of the most stunning and accommodative places in Oxford County.