Ever since I was in my thirties (a LONG time ago), I have thought of owning a bed and breakfast. Back then it was the romantic notion of owning a big old Victorian house that I could decorate any way I wanted and people would come and pay me to stay there! What a girl's dream!
When Ron and I bought our home my outlook was a touch different. We didn't get the big old Victorian house, but we did get a big great house I could decorate how I wanted, albeit a bit differently than I would have in my thirties. And while people do of course pay me to stay here, the financial reward is not my main focus... it has become the gift owning our B&B has brought us - the beauty of learning differences in life and the goodness of people. We have met so many wonderful people that have left an amazing mark on us and hopefully we have done the same. As we have often said, "We wouldn't do this if all it meant was taking care of a house and - it's the great people we meet that brings the most joy to owning our B&B." It is the best job (outside of being a mom) I've ever had!
It is hard to believe that we are entering our 10th year in business this January 1st and, God willing, we will be happily innkeeping for a few more! I welcome you to join me in more blogs where I'll be sharing some fun things to do in GR, funny innkeeping stories - no, not any guest bloopers - and maybe a recipe or two!
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Here's wishing you and yours a happy and safe holiday season!
Karen