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Opposite of rat race = stop commuting and start a Bed & Breakfast in New England. Sounds like a stereotype of a boomer's dream, no? Enter Marilyn Gordon of Candle Lite Inn. Built in 1897, she's turned a turn of the century Victorian inn, offering 6 beautifully appointed guest rooms with numerous amenities, into a relaxed country B&B. The scrumptious 3-course breakfast includes an award-winning dessert. Here are some of this boomer business's achievements: Voted "2001 Inn of the Year" by readers of Pamela Lanier's worldwide travel guide; placed in the Congressional Record by former Senator Bob Smith for their contribution to the tourism industry; Yankee Travel Guide 2006 Editor's Choice; Inn Traveler magazine's "Best Breakfast in New England" award. Heck, winning Top Ten Boomers Back in Business for 2008 was a shoe-inn!