Paul Milne – Owner/Chef
For 15 years Paul was the owner and chef of award winning 208 Talbot restaurant in St. Michaels. He and Candace purchased The Oaks in 1997 and lovingly restored it to its former glory. After selling 208 Talbot in 2005, Paul came over to The Oaks full time where he enjoys not being chained to the stove day and night! When you stop in, ask him to see his boat, which makes a one of a kind grand entrance at a wedding or event.

Candace Chiaruttini – Owner
During the period they owned 208 Talbot, Candace did it all. She was the pastry chef, maitre d, front of house manager and some nights, even a busser! These days we try to give her a bit of a break, but we can’t deny it, she is the best bartender The Oaks has!

Nicole van Winden – Wedding and Event Planner
Nicole@The-Oaks.com
After spending several years sailing the high seas as Assistant Cruise Director and Party Planner for Holland America Cruise Line, Nicole decided to retire her sea-legs and joined The Oaks. Nicole’s favorite part about her job is helping people create memories they will cherish for a lifetime. With an eye for detail and a passion for perfection, Nicole will make your event a dream come true!

Marcus van Winden – Chef/Pastry Chef
Marcus@The-Oaks.com
Everything Marcus creates is filled with his love and passion for cooking, and believe us, you can taste it! European through and through, Marcus loves to chat about his home country, The Netherlands, home of delicious cheeses, wooden shoes, tulips and windmills. Eet Smakelijk!

Susan Hitchcock – Assistant Innkeeper
Susan@The-Oaks.com
Susan is our multi-talented, weekend innkeeper! During the week she owns and operates a marketing and advertising firm with her husband but on weekends, she run The Oaks front desk, gives wedding tours, answers questions and doles out information about all the local hotspots, best restaurants, area activities and much, much more!

Activities Offered
The beautifully landscaped grounds of The Oaks Waterfront Inn offer a wide variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful Eastern Shore setting.

At the Oaks you’ll enjoy…

• Swimming in our Pool
• Bicycling on our Beach Cruisers
• Crabbing and Fishing off
of our private dock
• Canoeing in peaceful Oak Creek,
an inlet of the Miles River
• Shuffleboard
• Badminton, Horseshoes and Volleyball
• Putting on the greens