The Arbor Inn Blog

We will have some special passers by August 5th when the Pinta and the Nina make their way up the Mississippi River Vqalley and then up the St Croix River to Hudson WI, where they will be docking and allowing access aboard. These two ships are lifesize replicas of Columbus Ships. It’s amazing that they will be making their way right past our place. We can’t imagine what it will be like to watch them sail by.

Bed and Breakfast’s with private hot tubs are not so easy to find.

After a reminder this morning we know why.

I (John) woke up much earlier than usual and while I was checking email had a thought:

No one is in the Silhouette Room and how good would it feel to be in that private hot tub with the rain falling down. So I went upstairs and woke Deb up to see if she wanted to join me. With the dogs in their kennels we snuck down, out in the inn and into our Silhouette Room. You could hear it pouring rain outside but that just made it even better. Since it is completely private we stripped down and jumped in. Wow I must say that it does not get much better than taking a hot tub in the rain. (Well maybe in the snow would top it) We forget how nice it is to wake up and go for a soak and were quickly reminded why the Silhouette Room is our most popular room all year long.

Next time we look for a bed and breakfast to run away to I think we will make sure it is one with a private hot tub. Or maybe we’ll just stay at home and visit our own inn.

Cheers,

J

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

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!

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).

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!

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!

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.