Longfellow Hotel

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Haiku Contest. We loved reading every entry and are grateful to all who shared a piece of their experience with us. After collecting votes from our community, we're delighted to share this year's winning haiku:

Sunlight on red brick
Nascent summer in the air
A minute of pause

Congratulations to our winning poet 🖋️ Here’s to two years of hospitality, poetry, and the stories still to come.

There’s something about golden hour in the lobby that invites you to stay a little longer.

To celebrate our second anniversary, we invited guests to capture their Longfellow experience in a haiku.

The response was thoughtful, creative, and inspiring. After much deliberation, we've selected our top 9 favorite haikus, and now we'd love your help choosing a winner.

Read through the finalists and cast your vote. Voting will close on June 12th, and the winning poet will receive a complimentary night's stay at The Longfellow.
https://www.longfellowhotel.com/blog/2026-haiku-contest/

Thank you to everyone who shared their words with us. Here's to two years of hospitality, poetry, and the stories that continue to unfold.

In celebration of Pride Month, join us on June 12 for a fun-filled evening supporting Campfire Institute, a nonprofit creating community, belonging, and outdoor adventure opportunities for girls and LGBTQIA+ youth.

Try your luck at Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette, enjoy cocktails and bites, and help make wilderness enrichment adventures accessible for more young people. Every dollar raised goes directly to Campfire's programs and camper scholarships.

Plus, $1 from every Five of Clubs cocktail purchased during the event will be donated to Campfire Institute, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase with some exciting prizes to come.

🎟️ ♣️🎲 Purchase tickets at the link in our bio or at the door.