Meet the House
& THE Team
The Team
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Steven Azar
PROPRIETOR & SHIP CAPTAIN
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Peter Todo
EVENTS MANAGER
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Ken Rooney
INN MANAGER
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Bianca Hill
BAR MANAGER
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Mike Akerman
CLUB PROMOTER
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Jennifer Stewart
STEWARD OF HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES
For those of us that live here, the Gifford House is very much our home — a vibrant one! —and we are excited to welcome in all of her guests.
About Our Home
What makes her special?
It might be her extraordinary layout, multiple stages to play on, the free-to-use drag closet in the lobby, or just the fact you can count on meeting a new friend during your stay here.
her history
Gifford House is a queer and diverse part of a very special old New England town in the Province Lands tucked into what feels like the very end of the world. Every generation over the last nearly 200 years has left their mark here. She feels seaworthy, tested, tried and true. She predates Harvey Milk’s era by a long shot and has been making her own waves — even as a safe heaven — since your grandfather’s grandfather.
What’s she giving?
Gifford means “the brave giver” in old English and our style of hospitality and entertainment embodies this sentiment to its fullest. The space is graciously generous with her moods and charms as she effortlessly peels back the masks we wear. Marvel in the natural beauty and creativity of those around you, and dance it all away - the less rules the better in these parts.
Our home is…
a haven
Provincetown has long been recognized as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, offering a safe and welcoming space where people can express their authentic selves without fear of judgment or discrimination. This acceptance and sense of belonging are deeply rooted in the local establishments that have been nurtured and built by members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies here.
family-owned
Gifford House has been “family”-owned in all senses for generations. Lately, just within the last few years, corporate ownership has begun buying up many of the businesses we know and love in town, the businesses that made this place unique because of their personal touches and direct touch points to community.
locally-owned
By choosing to stay at a locally-owned inn like Gifford House, you are directly supporting individuals who have poured their hearts and souls into creating spaces that reflect the rich tapestry and history of our community. The Gifford House is imbued with a unique charm, personality, and intimate atmosphere that is just not found in other hotels.
Your patronage contributes to the economic growth of the community as a whole and the ripple effect of your support reaches other local businesses, artists, non-profits and organizations, fostering a thriving ecosystem of diversity and creativity.
Chose local and help preserve the vibrant spirit of the Provincetown queer community and contribute to a brighter, more diverse future for all.
our hospitality
Caring about you so that you can be carefree.
heart-centered
We want to connect you to the community, to the town, and to the art of celebration
person-to-person
We provide an immersive, intuitive hospitality experience where we seek to think of everything before you arrive. our specialty is connecting you to all the Town has to offer, Person to person
conscious
From our energy sources to how we conduct ourselves, we hope you’ll join us in making this a space where we all feel welcome.