Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast - A Romantic Getaway Near Minneapolis and St. Paul MN

Last Minute Hot Tub Room

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0000

Last Minute Hot Tub Room now available.

Just thought we would drop a quick line as our hot tub room just opened back up.

Looking for a bed and breakfast near the Minneapolis St Paul area with a private outdoor hot tub, this is the place.

Hot tub under the stars tonight and make that special getaway even better. As always you have your choice of an in room four course breakfast to start your day. It's a beautiful spring day today here in Prescott. Perfect to sit out on your own private patio with a hot tub and bottle of champagne.

Cheers!

Couples Massage in the Minneapolis/St Paul Area

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:44:00 +0000

A quick reminder that The Arbor Inn has many spa services, including couples massage. Our massage services are quite popular with our guests, but we also offer these services to the general public (no overnight reservation required). Our massage therapists are very skilled and an hour massage means an hour massage. The clock does not start ticking until our hands start working. Our couples massage fee is $130 for an hour. We also offer a 1.5 hour couples massage. All of our other spa services, descriptions and prices can be found on our website. Consider giving us a try for your next couples massage or spa service if you are in or near the Minneapolis/St Paul area!

Bird Watching and Snowshoeing near Minneapolis/St Paul

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:35:00 +0000

Birders and snowshoer paradise near Minneapolis/St Paul! Here are a few local tidbits of nearby events.

At nearby Point Douglas (4 blocks from the inn), a male Harlequin Duck has returned for the third winter in a row, and this year he was joined by two Long-Tailed Ducks. These coastal species do not usually winter here and have brought many birdwatchers to the area.

Snow-shoeing and Owling in the Moonlight

Enjoy the winter night under the light of the moon with a relaxing snowshoe hike at Carpenter Nature Center on January 26^th from 7-9 p.m. Afterward, warm up by the fire and enjoy some fresh popcorn and hot apple cider then head to the inn for an evening of cozy relaxation and pampering. Snowshoes are provided by Carpenter Nature Center or you may bring your own. Dress appropriately for the weather; recommended for ages 10 and up. For more information about upcoming programs and events please visit their website (www.carpenternaturecenter.org).

Minneapolis/St Paul ski season has finally arrived!

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Dust off your skis. The snow has finally started flying and ski season has arrived. If you are looking for a quick ski get-a-way close to Minneapolis/St Paul we provide lodging very close to Afton Alps ski area (www.aftonalps.com). We also offer our guests a coupon good for $5 off your lift ticket with your stay. Bundle up, ski for the day, rest for the night, save on your lift tickets with our coupon!

Holiday Season Made Simple with a Gift Certificate

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:18:00 +0000

Christmas..ah..tis the season for shopping madness, crowded malls, the quest for the perfect holiday gift/stocking stuffer and new ideas made simple and stress free. It should be a time for thankfulness and thoughtfulness without all the pressures. The Arbor Inn provides a stress-relieving get-a-way during the holiday season which can be enjoyed by you or given as a gift. We provide custom made gift certificates that can be personalized to suit your sentiments. Our focus is rest/relax/rejuvenate and want to provide that for whoever crosses our paths. From a night away from the harried day to day events to an hour massage away from it all, we pride ourselves in making our guests melt away and leave it all behind. We hope the holidays are enjoyed by all and we hope to provide you with a stress free holiday idea, whether it be a gift for a significant other, a stocking stuffer for a friend or just an excuse to avoid shopping and enjoy relaxation yourself, The Arbor Inn wishes you a great Christmas season!

Romance, Wine and a Jacuzzi Tub

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:34:00 +0000

What's better when its cold outside than a little hot romance, a bottle of wine and a steamy jacuzzi tub? Nothing and we have them all here at the Arbor Inn.

It's that time of year again when the wine bottles come out and we get to enjoy some time chatting with our guests (those who want to) and sipping some wines.

Once again this year we have some very nice wines from Wisconsin's very own Von Stiehl Winery.

We don't just save the wine tastings until the weekends. It's available every night of the week as long as we have guests that let us know they are interested. Don't worry we are not wine snobs, we just love good wine and good company.

So when you make your reservation and if you are interested in sipping a little wine and chatting a bit, please be sure and let us know so that we can plan on it.

Cheers,

John and Deb

Fall In The St Croix River Valley

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:06:00 +0000

This BLOG about "Fall In The St Croix River Valley" is written with both a happy and sad face. Happy to see the gorgeous views that the change in weather brings to our area. Sad to see the boats start to come out of the river knowing that it will soon be frozen over. Prescott is a fantastic place to start, finish or stop during your trip to take in the stunning fall colors along the Great River Road. Being at the confluence of the two beautiful rivers (the Mississippi and the St Croix), we are so fortunate to be right in the midst of it all. One can leave the big city and feel like they are worlds away in only a matter of minutes.

If just driving around taking in the colors is not enough, Prescott offers other options.
Just minutes away from Kinnikinnick State Park and Carpenter Nature Center where miles of trails and breathtaking views await you. Many orchards surround our city with fresh fruit just waiting to be picked. If all that hiking or fruit picking has you feeling a bit parched, just a short stroll downtown offers visitors many options to quench their thirst. Prescott also has some great restaurants as well. Click Here for a whole list of Prescott's services.

So this fall when your taking a break from raking leafs and preparing for the cold, be sure to include the quaint river town of Prescott Wisconsin, right in the midst of the St Croix River Valley and all the beauty that fall has to offer.

Best Fireworks Show from Stillwater to Hasting to Minneapolis-Saturday, July 4

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:10:00 +0000

We are looking forward to the best firework show again (from Stillwater to Hastings to Minneapolis) right from our firepit in our tiny town of Prescott. We are reminscing about our adventure last year on July 4th, sitting around the fire pit with our guests, wine in hand, watching the fantastic firework show from our own back yard! We have some of the best neighbors in town who duel to show off their collection of fireworks. Last year the show lasted about 1 1/2 hours and it was quite a competition that was enjoyed by all. If you are looking for a great 4th of July get-a-way, consider The Arbor Inn! Last years guests would agree that it was the best fireworks show they have seen from Stillwater to Hastings to Minneapolis!

Ellsworth, Wisconsin Cheese Curd Festival - June 25-28, 2009

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:50:00 +0000

Welcome back to the annual cheese curd festival in the cheese curd capital of Wisconsin..Ellsworth! The festival begins on June 25th and extends to the 28th. The entire schedule can be found on the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.ellsworthchamber.com/ but we can give you a short run-down of events and artists. Thursday, June 25th the beer and cheese curd stands open at 6:00 pm for those who are camping or staying locally for the festivities. There is live music starting Thursday night and there are preformances most of the weekend. Saturday night draws artists like Rhett Akins, Andy Griggs, Ash Bowers and Danielle Peck. Concert pricing and seating can also be found on the website. There is also a golf tournament, petting zoos, beach wrestling, craft & flea markets and many more events. We are thrilled to have the cheese curd capital of Wisconsin less than 20 minutes away from us. If you are a cheese fan and interested in checking out the cheese curd festival in Ellsworth any day from June 25-29th don't hesitate to check out the entire schedule on the above website!

Lodging for the Benefit Ride For Faith's Lodge on June 27, 2009

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:19:00 +0000

The Arbor Inn offers great lodging for the third annual benefit ride of Faith's Lodge on June 27, 2009. Just a short ride down the hill will bring you to the starting point. Point Douglas Park is across the river from Prescott, WI. The ride will be scenic and relaxed, winding through western Wisconsin ending in Webster, WI for lunch at the Webster Fairgrounds (7421 W Apple). The ride will cover 145 miles and take approximately three hours with a stop for gas and to stretch. The cost is $25 for a single rider or $35 for two-up. You can register at www.emttour.org. As in the past, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Faith's Lodge. All other expenses are covered through donations to the Electrical Motorcycle Tour. The Arbor Inn will help cover your cost of the ride by reducing our room rate by $25.00 if you mention this blog. We also offer covered parking for your bikes for a stress free evening.
Faith’s Lodge is a place for families with seriously ill children or that have recently suffered the loss of a child. This tranquil retreat provides a place for solitude or the ability to connect with other families facing the same experiences. The ride will not be stopping at Faith's Lodge this year now that it is open. There will be families staying on site but will benefit those families and future families of the Lodge.
So, get revved up and join in the fun. We offer stress free lodging for the June 27th benefit ride for Faith's Lodge and we love to support the cause!

Lodging for Apple Blossom Races at Carpenter Nature Center

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Need some lodging and relaxation after running the Apple Blossom Races at Carpenter Nature Center on Sunday, May 17? We provide massages for those tired legs and relaxation, along with pampering you with a 4 course breakfast. Carpenter Nature Center is less than a 5 minute drive from The Arbor Inn. You can choose your race (2K Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, 10K or 1/2 marathon) or just come to watch and cheer for the runners. The 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathon all start at 8:00 a.m. with the 2K Fun Run following the timed races, approximately at 11:30 a.m. All races finish in front of the Nature Center’s Interpretive Center. All half marathon finishers will receive a race medallion, and awards will be given to the top three overall winners and age division winners in the 5K, 10K and half marathon. All ages welcome to run in the 2K Fun Run but awards will only be given to ages 12 and under. The 2K is free and is a great race for the family to run together. Proceeds from this event will benefit the environmental education programs and habitat preservation at the Nature Center. If you haven't registered for the race yet please call (651) 480-1958 for a registration form or check their website at http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org/. We would love to spoil you so if you are looking for lodging and are participating in the Apple Blossom Races at Carpenter Nature Center give us a call!

Summer is Here When Flat Pennies Ice Cream, Located Along the Great River Road, Opens!

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:19:00 +0000

Summer is here when Flat Pennies Ice Cream located along the Great River Road opens! We are always thrilled to bid farewell to winter and embrace the signs of summer, especially when seasonal businesses re-open their doors. We had a chance to run down the river about 35 minutes and pay a visit to this fantastic ice cream shop along the railroad tracks. They offer great sandwiches and...of course..fantastic ice cream, shakes and malts. This little shop is such a treat that even many trains will "stop in their tracks" to get a tasty bite. Flat Pennies even offers a caboose to host parties and other events. The story behind this delicious stop was also an inspiration for a childrens book entitled Climb Aboard by Susan Huppert. It is a delightful story of the caboose and its venture to arrive at Flat Pennies. You can visit their website at http://www.flatpennies.com/. So..welcome spring and summer! Flat Pennies Ice Cream has opened its doors and is convienently located right along the Great River Road in Wisconsin!

Fish Fry Friday Specials Near Prescott

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:58:00 +0000

If you enjoy a good fish fry, Prescott, WI is a special place to be on Fridays. We are surrounded by great restaurants that have spectacular Friday night fish fry menus. A partial list includes Prescott's own Philanders Bar & Grill and The Courtyard (non-smoking), Minnesota's The Point restaurant (3 miles away across the river), and east towards Ellsworth is The Valley. The type of fish varies from cod to walleye and more. Pack up after work on Friday night, enjoy a fresh fish fry and come see us for a relaxing, spontaneous get-a-way. Guaranteed your time with us in Prescott will be special and the Friday fish fry spectacular!

Spring Flood Run

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:29:00 +0000

Finally..the first sign of spring has arrived! The annual spring flood run is April 18th and soon approaching. Over the year's, the Flood Run has grown and gone thru many changes as one of the oldest and larger runs in America. The original run went down Minnesota highway 61 to Winona to help sandbag during the 1965 floods.

Through the years, many people avoided the traffic of Hastings MN and Red Wing MN by riding down Wisconsin 35. Now the run has grown to a massive number of motorcycles and to alleviate the congestion going into some of the towns, we are adding the original nostalgia run down the Minnesota side.

At Hwy 10 you can go left into Prescott or right to Hwy 61 and down the nostalgia Minnesota side where you get the morning sun and discounts at the many new stops we have added. You can cross the river at Prescott, Red Wing, Wabasha or Winona. Cross the river where ever you like, jump in where ever you like, just make sure to purchase a Benefit Wristband to show your support for the Children's Hospital.

Incorporating the whole Mississippi River Valley. It floods on both sides of the river. The Flood Run has always been a charity event. From throwing sandbags in 1965 to buying a Benefit Wristband to support a great cause! All makes and models welcome!

"The Flood Run Benefit Wristband in 1970 was $10 and still is!"

More information about the run can be found at http://www.floodrun.org/.

The Arbor Inn has plenty of covered storage for bikes for our guests that are planning a get-a-way during that weekend or any other time. We support all the people who spend their day raising money to help others. Welcome back bikers! The spring flood run is a fun way to welcome in the season and benefit others!

Our Romantic Getaway Near the Twin Cities

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:54:00 +0000

That's right, We had a romantic getaway near the Twin Cities!

Actually, we could call it a true "staycation".
Deb and I had a night last week with no guests so we decided to get away to this great little B&B called, the Arbor Inn. Yes we know that may seem crazy to you but it was awesome. We had actually never slept in our Garden Room and thought it was about time.
First we baked some fresh homemade cookies and then proceeded to check ourselves in. I built a fantastic blazing fire in our wood burning fireplace, Deb poured us a glass of red wine from Von Steihl Winery and we actually let little Munch come out and join us for a while. As always we had our XM Satellite Radio set to a romantic mood setting station.
After setting in front of the fire for a while we retreated to our cozy room. I am not really a huge "bath guy" but hey this is a romantic getaway so of course I would cozy up to my beautiful spouse and enjoy this HUGE, EXTRA DEEP, JETTED WHIRLPOOL TUB. I must admit that having wireless Internet is a real plus. Deb grabbed my laptop and to keep me in the tub extra long, we streamed a movie from Netflix. What could be better than a hot tub, candlelight, wine and a movie....lol... Well maybe a hot jacuzzi tub and hockey game, but that's another night. After our bath we decided to go out and have some hot tea and another cookie from the cookie jar. The fire was still going so we took that in for a while again and decided to turn in for the night.I was not sure how I would do on a queen sized bed after being used to our king size but wow was I ever surprised! The pillow top mattress was super comfy and the extra comforters were soft and warm. The Garden Room is surrounded by patios so it stays really dark, perfect for oversleeping and our guests have told us it is a fantastic room for a relaxing nap. Now we really understand why. We always wake up no later than 6:00 but snoozed until after 7:00. Since all of rooms have cable TV and this one has the newest flat screen, we brought our coffee to our room and watched the news for a bit before breakfast. You may be asking yourself if we enjoyed our gourmet four course breakfast that we always serve. The answer is HECK NO! The room, snacks, fire and jacuzzi tub were all great but that is where we had to draw the line.
That's the lowdown on our romantic getaway near the twin cities or as you may call it our "staycation" to our own bed and breakfast.

We always like to remind people how close we are to the Minneapolis, St Paul, "Twin Cities" area. You can truly be so close to home and yet relax and feel like you are miles away. We did and we were just through the kitchen doors.

Green Bay Packers Come To Prescott WI

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:05:00 +0000

We just found out that the Green Bay Packers are coming to Prescott to play basketball against some of Prescott's finest. Come and see the showdown and help raise money for the Malone Elementary Parent Committee. Here are some of the details:

When:
Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m., Prescott High School Gymnasium (doors will open at 1:30 p.m.)

How: (Two Ways)
1. Tickets will be on sale Saturday, March 7th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at Malone Elementary School (during the craft fair)
Tickets are $15 per person, including children of any ages
900 tickets are available.

2. Stay two consecutive nights at The Arbor Inn during the weekend of March 20th, 2009 in either our Garden or Sihouette Rooms and receive two complimentary tickets.
(You must be sure and call in your reservations and mention this blog in advance so we can be sure and have your tickets for you to pick up)

What Exactly Is Going On?

It's a basketball game against the Green Bay Packers, players names are TBD, and
the Prescott River City Rats, a team with various members of the Prescott community.
There will be an autograph session for 30 minutes during half time of the game and
concessions will be available
DO NOT MISS THE CHANCE to see some of your favorite GREEN BAY PACKERS play a different game.

What a great weekend getaway! A relaxing bed and breakfast in the St Croix River Valley, four course gourmet breakfast, getting up close and personal with the Packers and then returning back to the inn to cozy up with your significant other.

See you in March,
John and Deb

Bird Watching, Snowshoeing & Relaxing at Carpenter Nature Center

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:57:00 +0000

It is that time of year again to find some amazing birds migrating up and down the Mississippi River Valley at Carpenter Nature Center . We have seen several bald eagles, trumpeter swans, hawks and rare ducks this winter. Prescott was fortunate enough to have a male Harlequin Duck arrive in the winter of last year and return again this year. Because the water is extremely deep below the bridge and doesn’t freeze, many birds have the opportunity to stop and feed. His arrival, along with others that use this migratory path, has attracted several birders to the area.
Crossbills have been observed this month at Carpenter Nature Center (website: http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org/), which is about a 5 minute drive from our front door. The center provides a unique opportunity to learn and explore the outdoors. With property on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the scenic St. Croix River, they are able to preserve wildlife habitat while also providing educational opportunities. Hiking and snowshoeing trails wind throughout the tall pines, oak savanna, restored prairies, wooded ravines, around the apple orchard, and along the river of the 425 acre main property north of Hastings, MN. Wildlife abounds in the restored prairie and wooded bluffs on the 300 acre Wisconsin nature preserve. With over 10 miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails, 3.5 of which are paved to accommodate persons with mobility limitations, you will see a vast variety of plant and animal communities. The Interpretive Center is located onsite and is open daily 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, offering hands-on exhibits and live animals for display. Hiking/snowshoeing trails, beach access, and the Interpretive Center are open to the public 7 days a week excluding: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Admission is free!
We have had many guests that have been to Carpenter Nature Center for snowshoeing and have enjoyed the views and trails. If you are up for a day of adventure, bird watching and/or snowshoeing and would like to wrap it up with a relaxing evening of pampering and tranquility, don’t hesitate to give us a call!

Winter Wine and Cheese Tasting Time

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:34:00 +0000

Back by popular demand are the Arbor Inn winter wine and cheese tastings. Last year as we settled in for winter, we found some fantastic wines and cheeses (of course) from our great state of Wisconsin. Since many of our guests take advantage of the choice to have breakfast served in the privacy of their own rooms and a big part for us in having a bed and breakfast was interacting with our guests, we decided to use a little bribery to have a better chance to have some time to chat. What better way than with complimentary Wisconsin wine and cheese!

Last year we were introduced to a very nice wine from Door County. Von Steihl Winery has been making wine for over 40 years and they just keep getting better. We now have many cases on hand for our guests to try. We think you will be pleasantly surprised as we were to see what a great wine can be produced in this region. Right now we have Von Steihl's Riesling, Chardonnay, Satin Red and Cabernet Sauvignon. We also sometimes throw some others in the mix but really like to stick to wines produced here in Wisconsin. Be sure to mention that you read about our wine tasting when you make your reservation so that we can be sure and plan on it. If you are not a big wine drinker but love the idea of some evening chat, just let us know and we can surely find something else to wet your palette along with some of Wisconsin's finest cheeses.

Since we are still relatively new to this area, we are always open to suggestions of any other Wisconsin wineries or better yet, western WI wineries that we don't know about. Rumor has it that we may be seeing a winery here along the St Croix River valley in the near future.

Until our next wine and cheese tasting,

Cheers.........John and Deb

Afton Alps Skiing, Discount Coupons and Lodging

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:49:00 +0000

Well it's that time again for great skiing at the Afton Alps. The Arbor Inn is a great option for staying near the slopes and we now have discount coupons for $5.00 off each lift ticket when you choose us for your stay and play time.

Since we are partnering with Afton Alps and they have provided us with these discounts, we have decided to offer an additional $5.oo off any massage service of your choice during your stay. We do ask that you mention this when you call to reserve your room or just make a note of it if you are booking on line.

So we look forward to seeing you while you're visiting the Afton Alps slopes and providing you with a fantastic lodging experience that you will look forward to enjoying year after year.

Happy skiing!!!!

One year in our Romantic Bed and Breakfast and still loving it!

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:03:00 +0000

Wow, already a year has passed for us in our "romantic" bed and breakfast.
I added the word "romantic", since we are still in love with our B&B and the romance continues to grow.

We fall more in love with our inn every day as we continue to pick and choose new improvement projects. We added new triple pane windows to improve the comfort and quietness of our already peaceful little culdesac. We removed the overgrown vines above the Silhouette Room's patio so our guests truly have a view of the stars from their private hot tub. We remodeled the bathrooms in our Silhouette and Garden Room. Beautiful new tile now surrounds the inviting extra deep jacuzzi tub in the Garden Room and the Silhouette room boasts a new tile floor. We have listened to our guests suggestions and enhanced one of our grapevine covered porches by adding hammocks. Additionally, we have dug a cozy firepit in the side yard with comfortable seating all around.

How could we have a romantic bed and breakfast if we had no romance? Well I am happy to say that even after working together every day for the past year we continue to fall more and more in love with each other as well. When we have an occasional night with no guests, we enhance our romance by going over to our own inn and soaking in one of the romantic oversized jacuzzi tubs or the outdoor hot tub. We are very excited to cozy up in front of the fireplace in the Longworth Room this winter with a nice botttle of wine. We continue to be inspired every day when couples pass through our doors and we can feel the love. Whether it's a romantic getaway to celebrate a 57th wedding anniversary or kindling a brand new romance, it's awesome to witness romance at it's best on a daily basis.

We love our guests!!! In just one year we have had more guests through our doors than combined over the previous 12 years. We contribute much of this success to our guests and their reviews and recommendations. Some couples we have only seen once so far but we continue to get updates about them from their friends and family members who they have recommended to us. Other guests have been here numerous times and we have enjoyed getting to know them more every time. Some so many times that we have considered naming rooms after them. (We love it!)

Call it romance or call it love..... whatever you want to call a relaxing, quiet, cozy, warm, private, love filled getaway.....that is what we will continue to create for you at the Arbor Inn .

Taken by one of our guests (Thanks John!)
Romantic Bed and Breakfast October 2008

Tree Ghost Hammock InThe Fall

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:57:00 +0000

Wow did the summer fly by. For that matter we can't believe that we have been here almost one full year. During that time we have enjoyed getting some great input from our guests about things that they would love to see us have. Many times we have heard "HAMMOCKS" and so the few times that we were able to get out we have looked around for one that would fit in here.

Like always we did not have to go far but just put it out there to the universe and our perfect hammock came to us. During Prescott days I looked out and saw a geocacher looking for our cache so I made my way out to heckle him while he searched. We got to talking and it happens that he makes high quality custom hammocks. I knew instantly that we needed to get one of these for the ultimate in relaxation.

Jake and Alison figured out perfectly just how to cozy up so we had to get a picture (or three)

So Kevin, with Tree Ghost Hammocks got the colors that we wanted and within a week we were relaxing under the grape vines, feeling like we were somewhere tropical.We loved our first one so much that we had to order another right away. This time we are getting a nice fleece inner lining for those cooler fall days. The fact that you can pick the colors and materials and support our local economy makes it all the better!

Fall in the St Croix River Valley

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:08:00 +0000

Fall St Croix River View

We just can't believe how it feels like Fall here in the St Croix River Valley. Knowing that it is not official but surely seeing the signs as the weather cools. As we see the rooms at our bed and breakfast begin to fill for October, it reminds us of how spectacular the color changes are here along the St Croix River Valley. The Great River Road will see flocks of people hitting the pavement to take in the beautiful vistas as the seasons begin to change.

Being a biker friendly bed and breakfast, we also offer indoor parking for our guests who will be taking in the views of the river valley on their bikes.

(Team 2 Rocks!)

Our carriage house is the perfect place to keep your bikes more secure and dry.

Labor Day Last Minute Get-A-Way!

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:37:00 +0000

Wow..summer is at a close! If you are scrambling to find a close, last minute retreat away from the cities to relax and enjoy some fantastic weather, how about running away to Prescott for the weekend? With limited availability left for Labor Day Weekend, we thought we would offer a 10% discount for anyone booking last minute Friday night, August 29th thru Sunday night, August 31st. A relaxing massage before the hectic school year starts would be a rejuvenating and re-energizing end to the summer. Don't let this weekend slip by! Call us today!

Vino In The Valley

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:41:00 +0000

Vino In The Valley

WOW !!!
A fabulous outdoor dining experience here in Western WI.

With the parents visiting from Colorado this last week, we decided to get out and go to a couple of places that some of our guests from the Minneapolis area have told us about. One of these places was only a short 35 minutes east of us. Vino In The Valley is the place and is truly a do not miss eatery in the Western Wisconsin, Twin Cities area. Much more than just an Italian restaurant, this place has a little something for everyone. We saw bikers, families, friends and lovers all enjoying the beautiful grounds. There are different kinds of lawn games to enjoy for any age. There's also a nice walking path that leads down to the river to enjoy either while you are waiting or after your Italian feast.

This would be a great dining option while visiting western Wisconsin and staying at the Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast.

Staycation

relax@thearborinn.com (The Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:41:00 +0000

Staycation
With the price of gas so unbelievable these days, this may be a word you have heard.

For those of you who have not, here is the basic definition or premiss of the word: (probably not found in any dictionary) Staycation: A vacation where one stays near their home and enjoys what there area has to offer instead of traveling far away to a different demographic.

This is something that Deb and I have really never done but ours eyes have been opened now that we are in Prescott, WI with our bed and breakfast. A while back we were at a local event and met people who have lived in Western Wisconsin all of their lives. We were thrilled telling them about all the great things we had found here in Pierce County and how awesome this area is. They all looked at us kind of funny and then told us that they had forgotten all of the things here that we had mentioned because when they went on vacation, they always went far away.
Now they are talking about staycations and we have even had people stay with us from right here in Prescott. There's no need to travel far. Just step through the doors of this Western Wisconsin 1902 B&B and let the stress melt away. Maybe after your four course breakfast you can head to a familiar fishing hole since you are staying so close to home. Then back to the inn for a nice relaxing evening on one of the covered patios or around the fire pit.
So whether your from Minneapolis, St Paul, their suburbs or Western Wisconsin, Prescott and the Arbor Inn Bed and Breakfast are the perfect places for your next staycation.