The guests in our romantic Gardener's Cottage last night were "Just Married."
He is young, handsome, happy and came in to get a breakfast-in-bed tray to spoil his new wife. Roxy had put out a special breakfast spread; egg strata, blintzes, rosemary potatoes, fruit salad...I added piping hot waffles with fresh strawberries- a small bouquet of flowers for his tray. Later in the morning, she-stunning blond, glowing- descended the stairs with her wedding gown in a huge puffy bag.They met the driver of the limo to take them home. First, tho', they toured the Tree House, and vowed to return. Music to our ears.
There is romance at every turn.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Enslaved Innkeepers?
Perhaps the most asked question in all my years here is "Do you ever get away?" The average small innkeeper probably has difficulty, but our Inn has always had a staff, managers and allowed us the freedom to take an assortment of trips. I do explain though that if we are gone too long something is bound to happen. Murphy's Law.
We returned 2 weeks ago from 10 fabulous days and nights in Paris. It was to celebrate my 60th birthday and it was an unforgettable trip start to finish. Statz and I have always loved all things French, and having met in French class at Purdue it was "in the stars." We have been a few times and will surely return. The romance is irresistable.
Another observation by all to this line of work is how hard we, and innkeepers in general, must work.
That is plain and simple truth. And admittedly it was a challenge raising young children and my husband working outside the business -but the advantage of being there always for our kids was priceless. But hard work is our friend. We feed our creativity with it and I believe it keeps us healthier and younger in ways. I look forward every day to go to the beautiful Highland Haven. And now that our daughter and son in law manage the Inn there is no better place to be. Speaking for myself, I get to be marketer, web designer, graphic artist, author, baker, interior designer, assist in architecture and last but not least, hostess and ambassador to Evergreen. It is all good.
Even while in Paris we planned the remodel of the entryway (now done and so impressive), the placement of a new garden home to the bronze "She Loves Me" by Sutton Betti. Next are remodels of the Blue Spruce Cottages. We will not and do not stop. It is a business and personal philosophy.
The ongoing improvements inspire us both and we get great satisfaction making our guests...happy.
We returned 2 weeks ago from 10 fabulous days and nights in Paris. It was to celebrate my 60th birthday and it was an unforgettable trip start to finish. Statz and I have always loved all things French, and having met in French class at Purdue it was "in the stars." We have been a few times and will surely return. The romance is irresistable.
Another observation by all to this line of work is how hard we, and innkeepers in general, must work.
That is plain and simple truth. And admittedly it was a challenge raising young children and my husband working outside the business -but the advantage of being there always for our kids was priceless. But hard work is our friend. We feed our creativity with it and I believe it keeps us healthier and younger in ways. I look forward every day to go to the beautiful Highland Haven. And now that our daughter and son in law manage the Inn there is no better place to be. Speaking for myself, I get to be marketer, web designer, graphic artist, author, baker, interior designer, assist in architecture and last but not least, hostess and ambassador to Evergreen. It is all good.
Even while in Paris we planned the remodel of the entryway (now done and so impressive), the placement of a new garden home to the bronze "She Loves Me" by Sutton Betti. Next are remodels of the Blue Spruce Cottages. We will not and do not stop. It is a business and personal philosophy.
The ongoing improvements inspire us both and we get great satisfaction making our guests...happy.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Fall or Winter?
The sun is now shining brightly, the trees are dripping like crazy from this mornings snow. I know we should not be surprised, but we were when we awoke to a white scene everywhere.
The Inn was full; mostly families here for a fall wedding and they all took it in stride; loved the baby deer grazing about, the red fox zipping by and breakfast was very merry-one of our usual best. Egg Stratas of cookbook fame, crispy roast potatoes, Allison's Banana Bread with streusel topping, strawberry turnovers and heaps of hot coffee and a few guests taking in cocoa to match the out of doors.
The honeymooners in the Tree House had an unbelievably magical view from the windows of their high perch. If you have not seen this on our website, have a look and save up to come celebrate. Big birthday, anniversary, just in love? Come and we will do the rest to make it unforgettable.
Even after a long trip to magical Paris with my Statz last month celebrating my 60th seemed unbeatable for romance, food, culture. But I tell you, coming home to Evergreen and the Highland Haven is amazing.
It's a happy place. Come play with us in Evergreen.
The Inn was full; mostly families here for a fall wedding and they all took it in stride; loved the baby deer grazing about, the red fox zipping by and breakfast was very merry-one of our usual best. Egg Stratas of cookbook fame, crispy roast potatoes, Allison's Banana Bread with streusel topping, strawberry turnovers and heaps of hot coffee and a few guests taking in cocoa to match the out of doors.
The honeymooners in the Tree House had an unbelievably magical view from the windows of their high perch. If you have not seen this on our website, have a look and save up to come celebrate. Big birthday, anniversary, just in love? Come and we will do the rest to make it unforgettable.
Even after a long trip to magical Paris with my Statz last month celebrating my 60th seemed unbeatable for romance, food, culture. But I tell you, coming home to Evergreen and the Highland Haven is amazing.
It's a happy place. Come play with us in Evergreen.
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