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February INNformation at Cedar Falls

February 2nd, 2012 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

The falls are glistening this winter. With the mixture of rain and snow thus far, the ice formations give way to the water flowing behind them leaving an imprint in your mind not be forgotten. It is a photographer’s paradise.

Winter time is the perfect time of year to take extra special care of our staff. With the restaurant closed on Tuesdays, it allows us time to have parties and outings for our team. Click here to see some photos. Our housekeeping department went out to eat. And, we hosted our “after holiday” staff party in The Gathering Place and Fireside Lounge.

Wellness Principles

There are seven foundational wellness principles that form the basis of health and wellness. Each principle follows the laws of nature because that is the only way to sustain good health.
The wellness principles are:

Think
breathe
drink
eat
sleep
exercise
detox
environmental

Within each principle there are opportunities to make good or bad choices. If you make poor choices, illness may result. If you make good choices, over time you may achieve vibrant health. The principles may seem simple, and they are in a way. But in today’s world of artificial and processed foods, artificial light, toxins, limited or inappropriate exercise, and constant stress, living by these simple principles can be very challenging. The more you control your lifestyle and make healthy choices, the closer you get to wellness.

Position Open

We are sad to announce the departure of Stephanie George, our longtime Office Manager/Group Coordinator. We are searching for just the right individual to join our management team. See details if you are interested (or know anyone) in our Guest Services Manager position.

Primary duties include managing, directing and performing all front office functions and coordinating group events related to achieve excellent service. Experience in supervising, sales, computer skills and customer service. Weekend hours. Send resume and salary requirements to ellen@innatcedarfalls.com.

Business Center

Winter projects continue as we just completed our new Business Center. Located in the Fireside Lounge, guests can now check their emails (if you are so inclined) and print boarding passes (for free).

Lots of exciting events coming up in the next couple of months. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.

*National Dental Month Special

*Groundhog Day Special on Feb 2-3

*Valentine’s Day Special (almost full) on Feb 14

*Winter Wine TasteInn (almost full) on Feb 24

*Leap Year Special on Feb 29

*Inn Spirits Dinner with Middle West Spirits on Mar 9

Deals, deals and more deals! If you aren’t connected to Facebook and Twitter with us you might want to think twice. Weekley, we are offering special deals that you can only find there. Connect here today at Facebook and Twitter.

Don’t miss out hiking the Hocking Hills this winter. Cozy up woth us in the Fireside Lounge with a mug of hot chocolate.

Ellen and Terry

Innkeepers

Tags: business center, Events, newsletter, Spa, Valentine's Day, Winter
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December INNformation…

December 7th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

The Inn is decorated for the holidays. Again, Kellie and Scott have outdone themselves. We are festive, colorful and the holiday spirit abounds.

We sold out for our 2011 Cookie Baking Classes. Look at the fun guests had. Many have already signed up for 2012.

Ring in the New Year with Peace & Quiet…

Come spend the weekend with us! Enjoy two nights in an Inn Room, a hot and hearty breakfast each morning and a fabulous New Year’s Eve dinner on Saturday. After dinner unwind in your room and sip on a bottle of champagne. Journal your New Year’s Resolutions as you toast the New Year “Inn” all for $399 plus tax and gratuity. Click here for Chef Anthony’s delectable dinner menu.

Blood Drive

Our Blood Drive was a huge success. The dates have been set for April 14 & November 12, 2012. Innkeeper Ellen is on the American Red Cross Board. At a recent meeting, the staff showed this video. This exemplifies why we all need to Give the Gift of Life. Why not consider making it your New Year’s Resolution?

Select Registry

In November, The Inn hosted the Super Regional Meeting for Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America. About 25 innkeepers from eight states arrived for the three day affair. The Gathering Place was a great place to hold our meetings.The Fireside Lounge was used for break outs. Lunch buffets had lots of offerings and the sit down dinner was superb. A great time for learning and networking. More information for your next gathering here.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Inn’s 2012 Calendar of Events are posted on our website. Lots of fun, new packages and events. Hope you will join us.

Deals, deals and more deals! If you aren’t connected with us to facebook and twitter you might want to think twice. Weekly, we are offering special deals that you can only find there. Current special: Share a picture on our wall of your stay at the Inn and you will receive a $25 voucher towards your next visit. Connect today at Facebook and twitter. Want to post a blog after your stay with us.

May the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 bring health and happiness to you during the holidays.

Ellen and Terry

Innkeepers

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November INNformation at Cedar Falls

November 1st, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

Lift your spirits as we start into the holiday season. The trees colors are still vibrant with reds and yellows and the days are warm and sunny. Don’t miss out hiking Innkeeper Ellen’s favorite fall hike around the rim trail at Conkle’s Hollow.

SAVE A LIFE by volunteering to donate blood at our fall drive on Saturday, November 5. Staffer Nancy Campbell has excelled at getting almost all of the time slots filled with staff, inn guests and folks in the community. Help save a life and call today at 800-653-2557. As an added treat, lunch is provided FREE to those who donate. You don’t wanna miss Innkeeper Terry’s famous chili!

Can’t go home for turkey this year or the kids are going to the in-laws? Innkeeper Ellen says “We always have such a wonderful mix of inn guests…from young couples who don’t have enough time off from work to go home for the weekend, to empty nesters to three generations of family.” Thanksgiving is always a festive time with sumptuous smells coming from the kitchen as Chef Anthony prepares our holiday feast. A few lodging openings are still available as well as a small number of dinner only guests.

Our hearty meal includes your choice of Potato-Leek Soup or Spinach Salad w/Dried Cranberries, Red Onion, Toasted Hazelnuts & Roasted Pear Vinaigrette. Select one entrée from Honey Glazed Ham w/Pineapple Chutney or Slow Cooked Turkey Breast, w/Garlic-Shallot Pan Gravy or Pan Roasted Salmon w/Orange-Cranberry Marmalade or Herb Seared Pork Chop w/Plum Glaze. Side dishes include Brown Butter Sweet Potatoes, Chive Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Baby Green Bean, and Sage Stuffing. And, one dessert selection of either Pumpkin Cheesecake or Maple-Pecan Pie or traditional Pumpkin Pie.

Cost is $42 for adults and $21 for children 10 and under plus tax and gratuity. Reserve early, we are always sold out!

Classes are almost full for our longest running cooking class…Cookie Baking on December 4&9. What better way to bring in the holidays than sharing a fun time with your friends, co-workers and children. This is the first year we are offering a Sunday class as many guests have asked for one so they could bring their children. The recipes have been selected and Cookie Queen Joan is ready and waiting. Spend the night and receive an early holiday present of 25% off your lodging.

Think about the Inn for your holiday party in The Gathering Place. Leave all the details to us and just come in for some fun and great food. Bring the family, your company or a group of friends. See details here.

Deals, deals and more deals! If you aren’t connected to facebook and twitter with us you might want to think twice. Weekly, we are offering special deals that you can only find there. Connect here today at Facebook and twitter. Want to post a blog after your stay with us.

We look forward to seeing all of our repeat guests that enjoy visiting us during the holiday season. See you soon.

Ellen and Terry

Innkeepers

Tags: holiday party, red cross, Thanksgiving
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July Inn News

July 7th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

Business is booming. We’ve had a great summer start and it looks like it’s going to continue. In fact, we are so busy that we are hiring in all departments. Just in case you live close by or know of anyone job hunting!!

Summer fun continues in the Hocking Hills. Don’t miss Lilyfest from July 8-10. Beautiful gardens are landscaped in the woods. Juried artists showcase their wares. Our first Wine/Beer Fest is July 23 from 2-5pm. Test our favorite selection of wines and beers. Live entertainment from our Sous Chef, Gerard Shay, and his band. There are a few openings left for Chef Anthony’s Summer Dessert CookInn class. We are hosting a special Sales Development Program presented by Murray Associates on August 25-26. All meals and lodging are included in the package. It is limited to 12 participants on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested call Murray Associates at 614-873-7227 to register. See the complete calendar of events here.

Don’t forget swimming is an option for our guests. If you prefer the beach, try Lake Logan. If a pool suits you better, our friends at Old Man’s Cave Chalets have graciously allowed our guests access. We even provide the towels for you.

Weddings and Family

A news update for Ellen and Terry’s family. Son Benjamin is home from North Carolina State for a few weeks. This fall he will continue his co-op in Civil Engineering. Daughter Sarah just became engaged to Nick Bertrams. We are excited to have Nick join our family. The wedding, which will not be at the inn due to its large size, will be in the fall of 2012. Speaking of weddings, the Inn has hosted several of them this summer. We can accommodate any size up to 50 in The Gathering Place and 20 on the Rooftop Garden.

Innkeeper News

Innkeeper Ellen has been traveling as her responsibilities increase with her upcoming 2012 appointment as the President for Select Registry. The board is involved in adopting the Carver Board Governance model. In preparation, the committee met in New Jersey last week at the Candlelight Inn. In early August, Ellen will travel to Marshall, MI which is the home office for Select Registry. She will stay at the National House Inn during that time.

Enjoy the rest of your summer. Try to stop in for a cold glass of lemonade or mug of ice cold beer. See you soon.

Ellen and Terry

Innkeepers

Tags: Activities, Chef Anthony, Cooking Classes, Events, weddings
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June Inn News

June 7th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

Wow, spring moved right past us! And, into a warm start of summer. Innkeeper Terry say’s that’s great for our newest endeavor… BEES.

Bees

Mid May, the bees arrived. Terry has four active hives located in a private area beyond the hammocks. While it will take a year until we can process the honey, the bees are active and thriving. Honey combs are already in the making.The honey will be used in the restaurant, for spa facials and sold in the gift shop.

Rooftop Garden

The finishing touches are being added to the Rooftop Garden. The flowers are blooming and Chef Anthony is already harvesting two types of lettuce. Innkeeper Terry designed and built the gazebo. Gardeners Kellie and Scott made it look gorgeos with plantings. It’s the perfect setting for star gazing, swinging with your loved one, hosting small weddings or renewing your marriage vows.

Inn the News

If you live in Columbus, watch us this Sunday, June 12, Channel 6 at 9am on Deal Detectives. They are featuring the Hocking Hills and we will be in it too. If you miss it, go to Deal Detectives after Sunday and you can see it. Also, we were featured in Ohio Magazine in the June issue. The article focuses on two packages. One for the Washboard Festival and the other for Outdoor Adventure. Click here for more info.

Summer fun is just around the corner. Don’t miss the only Washboard Music Festival in the world on June 17-18. Dads tend to be overlooked when it comes to Father’s Day. Bring him in for some good old fashioned BBQ on June 19. Guest rave about Chef Anthony’s CookInn classes. Join him for Summer CookInn on June 29. Not sure what to do on July 4th weekend? Check this out, our Big Bang Fireworks Package.
See the complete calendar of events…

Thanks to all our guests who continue to post blogs, Facebook and Twitter to their friends about your stay. We truely appreciate you letting others know about us.

Walk the rim trail at Conkle’s Hollow, stroll our gardens or take a brown bag lunch to go and eat while you canoe the Hocking River. See you soon.

Tags: bees, Cooking Class, father's day, honey, rooftop garden, washboard music festival
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May Inn News

May 3rd, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

Bluebells

Rain, rain, don’t go away! Waterfalls are here to stay! And, it brings flowers in May! But, a little warmer weather would be nice.

Don’t forget about the wonderful women in your life! Join us for Mother’s Day on May 8 for a delectable Brunch prepared by Chef Anthony. We have a few openings left. Lunch times are from 11:30-1:30 and reservations are required.

Our American Red Cross Blood Drive was a huge success. We almost doubled our numbers from last fall. Many thanks to our hard working inn team of Nancy, Erica, Katherine and Keegan who helped recruit people to donate. The following staff all donated: Ellie, Nicole, Peggy, Gerard, Debbie, Rita, Joan, Megan, Keegan, Katherine, Nancy, Terry and Ellen. An extra special thanks goes to guest and Red Cross volunteer Cindy Henry for all her help at registration. Thanks so much everyone! Our next Blood Drive is November 5.

Being prepared for emergencies is important. Inn staff complete CPR training every other year as a refresher course. This year the following people participated: Anthony, Gerard, Stephanie, Randy, Ellie, Kellie, Tim, Ellen and Rita.

Lots of fun events coming up in early summer. Start to plan your summer getaway now. Here are a few in June. Don’t miss the only Washboard Music Festival in the world on June 17-18. Calling all dads for our Father’s Day BBQ on June 19. And, learn about Summer CookInn with Chef Anthony on June 29.
See the complete calendar of events.

Thanks to all our guests who continue to post blogs, Facebook and twitter to their friends about your stay. We truly appreciate you letting others know about us.

Take a walk around Rose Lake, see the Dogwoods in bloom and join us for lunch on the patio. See you soon.

Ellen and Terry
Innkeepers

Tags: Chef Anthony, Cooking Classes, Dining, Events, Festival
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April Inn News

April 5th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends.

The peace and quiet our guests receive while visiting our Inn is similar to the serenity Terry and I reflect upon at our lakeside cottage at Buckeye Lake. Last fall, we purchased a quaint, small getaway where we retreat to. For us at the lake and you visiting us in the Hocking Hills, we can renew time together, visit with family, staff and friends and reflect on how lucky we are. As I look our over the lake, it is nice to take time to write all of you.

This past month I have traveled several times for business. Terry and I went to the Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, KY for our THINK meeting. A great time was spent with our innkeeper friends. As the VP for Select Registry, I traveled to Atlanta to embark on a two day intensive training on the Carver Method of Policy Goverence. From there I flew to Louisville, KY, where Lanie, our Sales Consultnat, and I participated in the annual MPI (Meeting Professionals International) trade show. Lanie and I had the opportunity to introduce The Gathering Place to meeting planners to schedule Executive Board Retreats and Staff Development meetings. This week I travel to Cleveland to meet with another group of business travel companies to introduce them to everything we have to offer for corporate events.

Who knows us better than you, our guests! Perhaps, you know of a company that might use our meeting space. Anyone sending us a meeting of 10 or more people receives a FREE night’s stay. Send your referral today.

With spring in the air…ok, so the weather hasn’t been the warmest, but the flowers are in bloom…we have a nice schedule of events for April-May. Celebrate Easter on April 24 or Mother’s Day on May 8 with a delectable Brunch prepared by Chef Anthony. Lunch times are from 11:30-1:30 and reservations are required. Call today as we will be full.
Don’t miss the 7th Annual Nelsonville Music Festival the weekend of May 13-15. If blue grass and country music aren’t “your cup of tea”, join our spa therapist for the Inn’s Mind, Body and Spirit Renewal Workshop.

Terry, I and our staff wanted to create an ongoing event that would give back to the community. What better way than partnering with the American Red Cross to donate blood. We all know someone that has needed blood. Come give of yourself on Saturday, April 16 at our Second Bi-Annual Blood Drive. You don’t need to stay the night, come visit the Hocking Hills for the day. Terry will be cooking on the grill for those donating and Chef Anthony is providing the fixinns for lunch. Call 740-385-7489 to reserve your time slot.

We are a very proud member of Dine Originals Columbus. Offered only 4 times per year, a limited supply of 30% Discount Certificates are now available.

Thanks to all our guest who continue to post blogs, Facebook and Twitter to their friends about your stay. We truely appreciate you letting others know about us.

As you can see, there us a lot going on this spring. Come join in the fun. The patio is set and ready to go for outdoor dining. And, Terry is putting the finishing touches on the rooftop garden for the summer season. It always warms our hearts to see our Inn friends. We look forward to your return. Visit our calendar of events for a Complete list of events.

Ellen and Terry
Innkeepers

Tags: American Red Cross, Blood Drive, business meetings, Dine Originals Columbus, easter brunch, Mother's Day Brunch, music festival, patio dining, spa workshop
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February Inn News

February 4th, 2011 by Innkeeper, Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls

Dear Friends,

Winter Wonderland abounds in the Hocking Hills. This winter has been one of the best of hiking. The ice formations are spectacular especially when the sun is breaking through the trees making the ice glisten. Recently, Innkeeper Ellen hiked Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Rose Lake. She says” Each one is breath taking in its own way. Winter is still my favorite season in the Hocking Hills. I love the quiet and crispness of walking in the woods this time of year. The ice formations are mesmerizing and the silence permits time for pondering and reflection.”

Join us for some fun with our array of winter events. Our first “FRIDAY NIGHT at the MOVIES” was fun. Terry’s warm chocolate drinks and chocolate chip s’mores were to “die for”. Grease is playing on Feb 4 and on March 4 it’s Dirty Dancing! Come join the fun, dance and sing along! Want to win some brownie points with your loved one? Join us for Valentine’s Day. There are a few openings left for our overnight special and dinner. The winter Wine TasteInn on Feb 25 is almost sold out, call today. Ready to re-energize? Join our spa therapists for the Mind, Body Spirit Renewal workshop on Feb 27-28. You won’t want to miss Patty Geiger’s workshop “Woodland Awakening” April 28-May 1.

The AAA Travel Show was a huge success. It gave us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to new guests and make new friends. But, best of all was the large number of people who stopped by our booth and have stayed with us. They were able to tell all the other people first-hand about how wonderful they think we are!

Ellen shopped her heart away at the Atlanta Gift Mart! New Gift Shop items are already arriving. Innkeeper Ellen says, “I purchased from about 30 new vendors. Some of the new items include green garden pots, functional bird houses, children’s toys and a new line of hand soap and body lotion.” Make sure you stop by on your next trip to the Hocking Hills.

It always warms our hearts to see our repeat guests. We look forward to your return.

Ellen and Terry

Innkeepers

Tags: gift shop, Hocking Hills, Valentine's Day, Workshops
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