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29 lodging within about a 10-mile radius of the town. Visitors can stay for $108.30 per night. Each room has a queen bed, TV and other hotel features. There is a second-floor sitting porch for guests to share during comfortable weather. Many guests request the "Library Room," which includes the upstairs round turret section and 1800s books on the bathroom shelf. "We're open all the time but very seldom does anyone just walk in; they call and reserve," she says. "This past weekend, all the rooms were full for a local wedding. It's not unusual to have no vacancies." The Moores are meticulous about upkeep of the Columbiana Inn, which keeps him on his toes with paint touchups and general housekeeping chores. She has established a business within the business, Hearts Desire Tea Room, offering "English teas" by reservation at $22 per person for groups of four to 30. She cooks in a commercial kitchen they built in an adjoining house they also restored. He assists while she runs the show. The English tea customers are usually females looking for a couple of hours of fun in the afternoon with good food, drink and conversation. Each person is seated at a large table, where Diane brings three separate servings on three-tiered silver trays. There are 14 teas to select from, and each person takes home a sample of their choice. The dining on old English china begins with chicken salad and quiche, followed by bite-sized sandwiches, fruit and scones, then the final serving of three desserts for each guest. "They select a hat, boa and gloves when they arrive," says Diane, who has put on these teas for 13 years. "They always take a lot of pictures and have a great time." Many people in Columbiana see the Moores' dedication to restoration as remarkable in this day and time. Despite having open-heart surgery in the midst of bringing the Dubose House back to life, he shows no signs of slowing down. "These are unique houses that needed to be saved by someone," he says. "What's important to us is to help keep the history that we can." Diane hosts four to 30 guests for English tea. House has six guestrooms.