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.
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