Tom, a retired attorney, has exchanged his high-powered, faster-paced Boston life for one of gentle, quiet, and peaceful reflection in Maine. His daily routine and habits, while dull and uninspiring, comfort him And yet, he feels as though his life does not have meaning to anyone else. This fact is oddly comforting to him. Or is it?

Forcing away memories of great pain, regrettable actions, and missed opportunities, while longing for a life do-over, Tom takes long walks with his beloved dog to soothe his soul. It is on one such walk that Tom happens upon a young man who is uniquely...

On a back road in Vermont hangs an elegant sign: "Yesterday's Inn-guests welcome." Sportswriter John and his college-age son, David, are intrigued by the invitation and take time out of their camping trip to stay at the charming Victorian house. There, they learn the story of the inn and its owner, Bill. Bill established the inn to try and create a refuge for those disheartened by the modern world. The inn harkens back to a simpler time, and John, feeling some of that sadness, can't help but find it appealing.

The times the father and son spend at the inn will have repercussions...