article_snippet: I just want to pass it on to somebody else who is looking for an inn, who possibly can't own it on their own outright
article_snippet: The prompt for the essay is simple: 'Why I would like to own and operate a country inn.'
article_snippet: Prospective new owners must answer the question in a pithy 200 words, and pay $125 to enter a similar contest.
article_snippet: However, Prospective new owners must agree to keep the inn, which dates back to 1805, painted white with green or black trim.
article_snippet: Prospective new owners must also run the property as an inn for at least one year after the handover.