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Minnesota Fall Color Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

After a sultry, humid August it was welcome relief this week to feel the cool breezes that remind us that fall is soon upon us.  We have gone from running the air conditioning all night to sleeping with the windows … Continue reading →

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Serving Peach Chutney at our Bed and Breakfast

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

We usually serve the peaches as fresh fruit with breakfast.  This year Carol is expanding her horizons by canning peach chutney.  We came home from the food Coop in Decorah, Iowa with a box of peaches and Carol started slicing … Continue reading →

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Canoe Trip Down Minnesota’s Root River

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

According to www.RiverPaddling.com, “Southeastern Minnesota is a paddlers paradise for both canoeing and kayaking. The Driftless Area of Southeastern Minnesota is quite different than the rest of Minnesota as it contains no natural lakes and the terrain is quite rugged … Continue reading →

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Mid-week Live Theatre in Lanesboro, Minnesota

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

The Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minnesota announces a mid-week theatre series from August through October 2010.  Treat yourself to the theatrical tour-de-force of one-person shows! Commonweal’s 2010 summer series features performers from across the world taking to the Commonweal stage … Continue reading →

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Bed and Breakfast Guests Arrive By Bike and Tractors

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

Our guests have used unique modes of transportation in the past few weeks.  Two weeks ago a couple arrived by bike – having parked their car at the trail head in Houston (32 miles away).  They packed their clothes in  … Continue reading →

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Bed and Breakfast Garden Labyrinth

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

A year ago we installed a landscape labyrinth in our back yard.  My gardening rule of thumb is that it takes 3 years for perennials to get established.  As you can see from the photo, our labyrinth is ahead of … Continue reading →

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Girls Getaway Weekend in Lanesboro

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

A few weeks ago a Mom and three of her daughters came to Lanesboro for a girls getaway weekend.  They stayed together in the Hope Room which has plenty of space inside  to relax and a lovely view of the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Ibsen Festival in Lanesboro, MN

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

Goodbye Winter, Hello Ibsen! It’s that time again! It’s Commonweal Theater’s 13th Annual Ibsen Festival – a celebration of Scandinavian art and culture, April 16 – 18 in Lanesboro, MN.   Spend the day taking in concerts, films, lectures, and artisan … Continue reading →

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MN Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe Journal

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

Thursday Feb 11, clear blue skies, bright afternoon sun, 30 degrees, 6 inches of fresh snow – a perfect day for snowshoeing.  I’ve been away from the trails for 3 weeks.    I didn’t feel like trail blazing today.  So I … Continue reading →

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MN Cross Country Ski by Candle Light

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

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. Make plans now to join us … Continue reading →

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