Crystal River Inn B&B, LLC

We had 16 scrapbookers here last weekend in the Granary and we were anxious to see how our new addition worked for them. Since we had Terry Achten and his capable crew add a heated entrance and bathroom we’ve been busy getting it all set for occupancy. Thanks to my parents for many finishing touches. Our guests who have been coming here twice a year for about 10 years said they liked the “feel” of the addition as it was in keeping with the historic building – wood that had been in the old barn for the walls, braided rag rugs, old-fashioned pattern curtains… They said they really appreciated being together and the space worked well for them – hurrah!

We were honored to be able to offer a complimentary stay for Veterans Day. Our thanks to Judy Trull of Lindsay House B&B in Manawa for letting us participate in a special program “B&B’s for Vets” in a small way. Judy and her husband are both vets. The couple we hosted were very gracious and, like all our guests, interesting and fun to visit with. It is impossible to repay the debt owed to all who serve or served and their families but we were glad to give a tiny bit of peace, quiet and good food to these very special guests.

We were quite surprised at how much snow fell yesterday and even more surprised that more fell today! We got what appears to be nearly 8 inches of heavy white stuff. It’s beautiful. We do look for it to melt and have a bit more fall yet though! We have the wood burning fireplace going and it’s cozy inside.

Well, we finally did what we’d been thinking needed doing for years – we now have an enclosed, heated entrance and bathroom on the Granary – thanks to the excellent work of Hammer City Carpentry. They used rough-cut lumber from a local mill and boards that had been stored in our barn. This building which stands next to the tall grass prairie has been used for meetings, spiritual and scrapbooking retreats. It is a historic (circa 1870) granary moved here from Tigerton by the Sorensons. It’s a really nice if rustic meeting space with tables and chairs and plumbing! We welcome businesses and private groups to rent it. Come and see it!