Matthew Powell and George Trinovitch’s story sounds like it jumps from the pages of a Hollywood movie script. The couple started dating in 2017, and within a year were looking at ways to combine their skills in a business venture as well as in their romantic relationship. Running an inn together was plotted out as part of a 10-year plan.

Then, the COVID-19 pandemic happened, and the couple wanted to leave New York City. At the same time, many older innkeepers elsewhere were considering retiring or selling. Suddenly, the 10-year plan was a right-now plan. Read article