Grove Park Inn- Omni Hotels Resorts

Generous donations were provided by the Grove Park Inn in honor of Elaine D. Sammons, who was the wife of Charles Sammons, who bought the historical Grove Park Inn in 1955. In the early 1980’s Elaine Sammons encouraged her husband to undertake a historical restoration to preserve the property’s heritage. With her extensive hospitality background, she agreed to oversee the $20 million restoration. After Mr. Sammons’ death in 1988, Mrs. Sammons dedicated herself to preserving the heritage of the historic hotel. The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa served as Mrs. Sammons’ summer home for several years before her death in 2000.