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Archive for March, 2010

Encouraging Signs

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

They say Spring has sprung. I am not sure I will go that far based on the “blustery day” we have here in Manawa today. However we see signs all around us that we are on the verge of change here in our community.  It is exciting to me as a business owner that there are others who are banking on Manawa being a source of business and revenue not only for them but for their businesses as well.  They are investing in the future not only of Manawa, but Wisconsin.  When Tim & I decided to move forward with purchasing a Bed & Breakfast, the Lindsay House wasn’t the only thing beckoning us to this community.  It was also a sense of family and pride in the community that drew us here.  As we have celebrated our 5th year as owners of Lindsay House Bed & Breakfast, we are also thankful to be part of a community of people who not only care about one another but also of the growth and prosperity and survival of their community.  We are fortunate to have as new businesses in our Community, Cowboys Bar, whose owner works locally and decided to also invest in Manawa by buying an existing business and making it his own.  We also have had Gunner’s Garage open in an existing building, just north of Manawa. Our own Trey Foerster who for years has owned and worked in the publishing business in Waupaca County will have his photography which he has done over the years displayed at Gunner’s Garage.  They are a business that specializes in spotlighting cars, Trey has photographed many classic cars over the years at the Iola Car Show and it will be exciting that his work will be on display.  He has contributed a photograph to our website and has a wonderful talent and eye for the photos he takes.  We salute the entrepreneurial spirit that is alive and well in Manawa, may the spark continue!

A Sap(py) Story

Monday, March 8th, 2010

I have had the good fortune of meeting some fabulous people since I have become an Innkeeper, not only our guests, but people who have befriended me in the wonderful community that is Manawa. My family and I were privileged to be invited out to ” The sap shed” to take part in a family tradition.  A tradition that is 100 or so years old, collecting sap from the trees on the family property and than they boil it down to make the delicious maple syrup that we serve at our Inn.  To be involved in the collecting followed by the camaraderie that is the sap shed.  They cook out and we all bring a dish or two to pass, it is a fabulous time.  I was able to share that with my husband Tim, as well as my daughter Morgan and her significant other Jeff.  Jeff being from the “Big City”, I think it was a fun time for him and he just got right in there no worries at all.  It was fun to see he & Morgan enjoying their time together as well as doing something new to the both of them.  To be part of a discovery type of moment in my daughters life as well as the lives of those she cares about is special to be sure.  So thank you to our friends and their extended family, for treating us as one of their own and allowing us to take part in their lives.  I look forward to many more sap seasons. Included is the link for a youtube video that our friends son put together that gives some more details. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVXeBOl4fXY

Something New

Monday, March 1st, 2010

I have been pondering for quite some time about offering cooking classes here at the Lindsay House Bed & Breakfast.  I am fortunate to be associated with some phenomenal cooks, women that have inspired me in the kitchen as well as in life. You may have seen on previous blog posts that I have mentioned my friend Pat.  She is a seasoned foodie & cook in her own right, and now she has agreed to share her knowledge in the form of a cooking class here at our Inn.  I am thrilled to say the least.  She and I have enjoyed each others company in the kitchen for a long time, and to be able to share that with others will be a blessing for the both of us.  Check out our specials page for all the details.

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