The Horned Dorset Inn

The Horned Dorset Inn was founded in 1977 by four partners, Harold Davies, Kingsley and Bruce Wratten and Donald Lentz. They had one dining room and limited restaurant experience (they were teachers of Art, Music and Literature). They renovated during the day, using architectural antiques from the area to restructure the buildings, and served dinners at night. Thus began what became a legendary destination for French fine dining and accommodations in the midst of apple orchards, organic gardens and, for a time, Horned Dorset Sheep. Now, Aaron Wratten – Kingsley’s son – and his wife Maddalena Molli bring new experience to the time honored hostelerie. Aaron traveled to Paris for his culinary studies and then worked at several prestigious restaurants in New York City including “Aureole” under Charlie Palmer and “Restaurant Daniel” under Daniel Boulud, before becoming the Executive Chef at The Horned Dorset Primavera in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Chef Wratten balances traditional French training with seasonal contemporary creations. He combines produce from the restaurant’s own organic gardens with locally produced meats and cheeses. Fish is anaffinity for the chef, given his 25 years at a seaside resort, and Vegetarians will delight in his mindful creations.