Meadows Inn Bed and Breakfast

Rushford Business of the Month

2010-05-18T10:31:00.001-05:00

Thank you to Rushford Chamber for naming us "Business of the Month". You can read the article by going to this link:
http://www.rushfordchamber.com/Chamber-Newsletters.html

Mulch and Spring Trees

2010-04-28T15:17:00.000-05:00

This is what 15 yards of mulch looks like! Did not seem like a lot when they dumped it, but after about 100 or so trips (and more yet) it will seem like plenty! The wild plum has been in full bloom and we just planted a beautiful crab apple tree (pink spires crab). Cheers to Spring!!

Happy Easter

2010-04-02T11:11:00.002-05:00

Have a great Easter weekend! The first shrub to bloom here is the forsythia and it is in full bloom-beautiful!

Spring Surprise!

2010-03-23T20:20:00.000-05:00

I was out raking this afternoon and "lo and behold" I saw a couple of crocuses blooming. I put them in the ground last Spring from a living floral arrangement, but didn't think they would probably come up, or survive a rabbit attack--but here they are!

Early Spring at the Meadows Inn, Rushford, Minnesota

2010-03-16T13:09:00.001-05:00

A beautiful day to get out and work. Some areas are frost free and we can easily rake up the old leaves and debris from winter. Looking forward to greening up (if we don't get any snow)!!

Let the fun begin!

2010-03-02T18:32:00.000-06:00

Almost ready to paint! Stripping the wallpaper (and ceiling paper) off was probably the most labor intensive job I have ever done. But, now I can think about getting paint and finishing up the room so it will be nice and fresh for Spring. Speaking of Spring--about 40 degrees today. Haven't seen this nice of weather since November. Are we due for some nice melting weather?

Ground Hog Day

2010-02-02T09:18:00.002-06:00

January is finally over--but it really looks like Winter! Puxatawny Phil did see his shadow so we know we have six more weeks of winter left (NOT a surprise here in Minnesota).

---still steaming wallpaper and making slow progress-can hardly wait to finish this task so we can get on with the fun stuff (painting, new linens, etc)

Out with the old-in with the new!

2010-01-26T12:44:00.003-06:00

Just starting a really big project!! The Garret (formerly the Music Box) is getting a new look! As much as I like wallpaper, it is time for a change. I am probably looking at about a week's worth of steaming the old paper off (had been papered on both walls and ceiling!) before any prep work can start. Will be nice and fresh for Spring!

California

2010-01-07T12:51:00.002-06:00

We are back from our holiday in California. Had a great time visiting family and came home with new inspiration! I would love to have any suggestions or feedback on how I could make our bed and breakfast even better in the coming year!

Snow in Rushford

2009-12-12T13:52:00.004-06:00

Yes, we had lots of snow this week. Reports of 15-18" inches here. Really cold weather following the snow. We are bundled up. Not even seeing much wildlife today.

December 1

2009-12-01T08:28:00.003-06:00

Another beautiful day here in Rushford! As I look out over the fog covered valley and watch the sun rising over the hills I realize just how lucky I am!

B&B's are not just for the women!

2009-11-23T14:43:00.014-06:00

Great article-- Check out this link:
Men at B&Bs
This is why were are here-not just for the women!! I welcome suggestions for men only and new couple packages!

Thanksgiving

2009-11-23T13:32:00.003-06:00

I say thanks again to all our wonderful guests that allow us to share in their lives while visiting us at the Meadows Inn. This is a season to be grateful and I am grateful for all the wonderful people that have come into my life in the past ten years. I look forward to reconnecting with past guests next year and also having the opportunity to make new friends! Thank you! Sincerely-Marie

Minnesota Beethoven Festival

2009-11-14T08:50:00.003-06:00

YoYo Ma will be at the Festival one of the evenings. Subscription packages go on Sale on February 10th. Here is the link if you are interested in tickets.
http://www.mnbeethovenfestival.com/
See you there!

Facebook

2009-11-13T18:56:00.002-06:00

If you are interested in a more current form of communication and would like to log onto my facebook page--go to facebook and search for "Meadows Inn".

Facebook?

2009-11-09T19:37:00.005-06:00

Our 2009 season has officially ended and it looks like it is going to be a loooooooooooonnnnnnnnnggggggggg winter! Thanks to everyone who came to stay with us this past year. If you didn't get a chance this year- we hope to see you in 2010.

I am thinking about adding a facebook page for the bed and breakfast---any advice?

Doug just left tonight to visit our son and daughter-in-Law in Napa, Ca. Wish I could have gone---but the whole family will be together out there during the Christmas holidays--yeah!

Rowdy

2009-10-11T10:40:00.001-05:00

Just finished reading one of our guests comments! They loved our "rowdy" breakfasts. We agree--and fun!

Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner

2009-09-25T13:09:00.002-05:00

I stopped to get my bi-weekly fix of lefse for the early morning coffee drinkers and while talking to one of the owners of Norsland Lefse found out the following: A Lutefisk and Lefse dinner will be served at the factory on Friday, October 16 from 1:oo-7:00 p.m. If you are coming to Rushford this may something you will want to sample.

September

2009-09-01T15:08:00.002-05:00

Where did the summer go????? Food note: wonderful raspberries being delivered weekly here and hope that we will have some throughout the month.

I am getting ready for my trip to Ireland. I leave with our daughter on Tuesday, September 8 and return the 18th. Doug will be holding down the fort. I know he has lots of jobs lined up!!

If anyone is reading my blog, I would love to know!

Marie

Summer is finally here!

2009-06-24T13:22:00.001-05:00

Summer has finally arrived--heat mixed with humidity! I won't complain because I remember January. Our guests have been tubing the river this week and staying off the trails because of the heat--both great things to do in the summer.

This week in the box from Featherstone Farms we are looking forward to: Cilantro, Salad Mix w/ Baby Spinach Leaves, Broccoli, Cucumber, Radishes, and Kohlrabi, and Strawberries.

Look for strawberries with sourdough french toast, spinach quiche, and broccoli with fresh hollandaise and eggs on the menu this weekend.

Our great local lefse shop has re-opened and we are serving lefse at least once during the weekends! Our freshly picked rhubarb is being put into the delicious morning muffins.

Local Foods

2009-06-16T16:18:00.001-05:00

Strawberries and spinach have arrived from our local CSA (Featherstone Farms)! Look for strawberries with sourdough french toast and spinach quiche on the menu this weekend. Our great local lefse shop has re-opened and we are serving lefse at least once during the weekends! Our freshly picked rhubarb is being put into the delicious morning muffins.

Lefse

2009-06-10T09:20:00.002-05:00

We are really excited about the reopening of our wonderful lefse shop in Rushford. Please go to this link and read all about it!
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=403411

Official Start of Summer!

2009-05-25T19:53:00.001-05:00

Memorial Day is over and we are thinking about summer! Still serving fresh morels and hope to have some for at least another week. Rhubarb coming along nicely and had fresh rhubarb muffins this morning. Looking forward to nice weather this week so I can hopefully get work done in the gardens.
Cheers, Marie

May News

2009-05-18T06:50:00.003-05:00

Morel mushrooms have arrived and we have lots in the fridge. We plan on cooking with them most days through the end of May or until we get sick of them!! We are also anxiously waiting for our first delivery of the season from the local organic farm in a couple of weeks.

This year we decided to feature "Spring Grove Soda Pop" along with other beverages in the afternoon. This local bluff country soda is made with pure cane sugar and really refreshing.

Commonweal Theatre: If you are coming to stay with us and plan on attending the theatre we have a $5.00 discount coupon per ticket. The discounts need to be applied when purchasing the ticket so make sure to get them from us first.

Please check out the "weekday traveler" for a great midweek special.

Cheers and hope to see you this summer!

Morels!!!

2009-05-11T14:43:00.002-05:00

The morel mushrooms are here and we are going to be cooking all things morels!!

Grass is greening up!

2009-04-07T09:37:00.002-05:00

Finally we are seeing signs of Spring in Rushford! The grass is starting to green up, the forsythia looks like it is alive and will bloom in the next couple of weeks and the Turkey Buzzards have come back.

Although the buzzards are not the most beautiful birds up close, they really are a beautiful sight to see as they soar overhead. We are about one month away from the really colorful birds to return, but will put our the oranges next week to catch the eye of the Baltimore Oriole scouts as they move northward.

Waiting for the daffodils to appear, but nothing yet.

Cheers, Marie

Raking

2009-03-22T18:14:00.002-05:00

No snow on the lawn and now we are working outside to "pretty up" the place. Lots of deer damage, so pulling out shrubs and replacing with shrubs the deer hopefully won't like. I have finally given it up to the deer and starting over with less appetizing shrubs. Will look a little bit sparse this year, but should fill in nicely. Cheers!

Our 10th Year

2009-03-15T10:21:00.002-05:00

New Year and new blog! I will post random thoughts sporadically, but at least monthly on this blog. I welcome any suggestions or comments (provided they don't include more work for poor Doug!)

A beautiful sunny day and Spring surely is almost here! Going to get outside today and do something fun!

Hope you are having a great day when you are browsing around our revised and improved website.

Marie