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Ski Lanesboro MN by Candle Light

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Marvin Eggert

Lanesboro looks good in snow.  We received a fresh covering in the past week that has transformed the Root River valley into a winter wonderland.  The Root River Trail is groomed for cross country skiing for over 20 miles.  There are … Continue reading →

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Lanesboro Holiday Inn Tour Nov. 19 – 20

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

The popular Lanesboro Holiday Inn Tour is coming soon, and this year it comes with a special twist. The Tour welcomes people to visit the Bed & Breakfasts and inns that have made Lanesboro the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota. … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird Featured at Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the plays running in repertory this fall at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, MN.  This play is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name by Harper Lee.  There is … Continue reading →

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Lanesboro – A great destination for Road Bikers Too!!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

As home to the Root River Trail, Lanesboro has earned a reputation as a great biking destination.  Every summer thousands of bikers visit to enjoy the trail and everything else that Lanesboro has to offer. Recently we had guests that took … Continue reading →

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Iron Pour Coming to Lanesboro July 7 – 10

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Lanesboro Arts Center will host the 2011 Iron Pour in Lanesboro, Minnesota’s Sylvan Park on Saturday, July 9, from 1-6 p.m.  This is a free public event for all ages.  The pour will be led by nationally-acclaimed local artist Karl Unnasch, and is … Continue reading →

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Model T Vintage Car Club Visits Lanesboro on July 20th

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

This is a vintage photo of downtown Lanesboro.  The first building on the left is now home to Mrs. B’s Inn.  On July 20th, the view will be similar in as the National Model T car club tour makes a … Continue reading →

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Backyard Visitors to our Garden

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Last week a fawn was born in our neighborhood.  He laid under the neighbor’s board fence for most of the afternoon.  It is not unusual for the mother deer to leave new fawns unattended – even in town.  They are … Continue reading →

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Serving Flowers for Breakfast?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Flowers aren’t just for the gardens at Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed and Breakfast.  Our guests enjoy blooming plants outdoors from early May through October.  Now that the chance for frost is nearly gone, we are serving flowers for breakfast too. We … Continue reading →

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Blue Flags in our Garden

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

One of my favorite early season flowers are “Blue Flags”.  They are a member of the Iris Family that  grow to be around six inches tall. Blue Flags have a special memory for my family.  They used to grow along … Continue reading →

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Song Writing Workshop Offered in Lanesboro March 12

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

This blog is written by Marv and Carol Eggert, innkeepers at Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B in Lanesboro, MN. Attention all potential songwriters ready to grow to the next level: Internationally acclaimed artist JohnSmith (yes he spells it as all one word!) … Continue reading →

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