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MN Cross Country Ski by Candle Light

marvineggert — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:48:31 +0000

Lanesboro, the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota invites you to enjoy our winter wonderland in Southeast Minnesota. The Root River State trail is groomed with dual tracks and ready for cross country skiing.

: Candlelight Ski on the Root River Trail

Make plans now to join us February 5 – 7 for a “Flurry of Fun in February” highlighted by the 18th annual Whalen Candlelight Ski on Saturday evening. Start at the Whalen Town Hall at dusk, ski for a mile by candlelight and warm yourself by the bonfire. Then ski back to Whalen for another bonfire, homemade soups, sandwiches and hot beverages at the Whalen Town Hall. Skis can be rented at Cedar Valley Resort.

Lanesboro’s downtown district will be candlelit at dusk where restaurants, shops, Bed and Breakfasts and the Lanesboro Art Center await your visit.

Visit www.lanesboro.com and click on the Winter Weekend link to see a full calendar of events.

New Year’s Weekend Getaway

marvineggert — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:18:23 +0000

Ring in the new year with a getaway to Lanesboro, MN the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota.

The Old Village Hall Restaurant is featuring a lovely dinner all new year’s weekend including:

Appetizers: Sautéed Mussels in an Orange Gin Chile Cream Sauce,
Seasoned Lamb Chops with Irish Whiskey Cherry Sauce
Entrées: Monkfish Scaloppini,
Dry Aged New York Strip,
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast on a Bed of Fettuccini
Desserts: Almond Cake and Apricot Ice Cream,
Baked Alaska with Hazelnut Brittle,
Chocolate Tart with Fresh Marshmallow Praline Sauce

Call (507) 467-2962 to Reserve Seating (Advance Reservations Recommended)

With a fresh pack of snow, the vistas around Lanesboro resemble a winter wonderland.

Amish Farm in the Country

Root River

The hills, valleys, streams and farm country glisten white in the snow.

The Root River State Trail is groomed for cross country skiing. Weather has been great the past 2 weeks to maintain good skiing conditions. There are plenty of places to snow shoe as well.

Relax, recover from the holiday rush with a quiet getaway to one of Lanesboro’s welcoming Bed and Breakfasts. Curl up with a good book or celebrate the new year with friends

Lanesboro Bed and Breakfast Inn Tour

marvineggert — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:27:23 +0000

Have you ever been curious about Lanesboro’s incredible Bed and Breakfasts and Inns? Recently, Lanesboro was named the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota. Would you like to experience hospitality, sample the innkeeper’s delicious cooking and learn the history of these unique inns?

Lanesboro Inn Decorated for Christmas

On Nov 22, thirteen Lanesboro B&Bs will open their doors for the “Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour”. This self-guided, Christmas House Tour will take you from gorgeous farmhouses to historic inns and Victorian homes, each with their own character and charm. Gather your friends and come enjoy holiday treats while innkeepers give you a guided tour, bringing Lanesboro’s fascinating past to life. You’ll be inspired by these beautiful inns with their unique and creative holiday decorating. B&B gift certificates are a fabulous gift and will be available at all participating inns.

The Christmas Inn tour will be held in cooperation with the Lanesboro Holiday Open House. Make a weekend of your visit by taking in The 1940’s Radio Hour playing at the Commonweal Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Christmas Inn Tour Date: November 22, 2 – 6 pm

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information contact the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce at 800-944-2670.

The following inns are participating in the Christmas Inn Tour:

1898 Inn
Anna V’s B & B
Berwood Hill Inn
Fillmore House B & B
Green Gables Inn
Habberstad House
Hillcrest Hide-Away B & B
Historic Scanlan House
Inn at Sacred Clay Farm
Mrs. B’s Historic Inn
Scandinavian Inn
Stone Mill Suites
Victorian House B & B

Lanesboro, the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota

Your Winter-Blues Getaway at the Historic Water Street Inn Stillwater

waterstreetinn — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:13:03 +0000

Your Winter-blues Getaway.

For the next two weeks (now through March 12^th) we will be offering a very special rate to

stay at the Historic Water Street Inn.

Stay in one of our St. Croix Suites named one of the “best views with a room in the St. Croix Valley” for only $129! These accommodations are two room suites with double whirlpools & fireplaces, most have private decks overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River. This is a savings of $100 off the regular rate for this room.

Or, stay in any of our other rooms for just $99. All these rooms feature double whirlpools and most have fireplaces. Some of these rooms will still have view of the River or sweeping views of Historic Stillwater.

To complete your mini vacation we are offering our guests for the next two weeks (now through March 12^th) a special three-course dinner option in our restaurant “The Grille”

Dinner for two for only $65 per couple. This special will also include breakfast for two in

the morning (ordering anything off the menu or our full Champagne Brunch on Sundays).

Top off your stay with a late check-out time.

Water Street Inn

101 Water Street South

Stillwater, MN 55082

651-439-6000