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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Nov 07 2006 : 1:15:39 PM
My husband & I are looking around at homes for an "eventuall" B&B here in N.J. Thats one of the reasons I've been working at baking and other food service jobs. I've been buying things that I will use when it actually happens. The name of it will be "Wildfleur Cottage" of course. I am so very exceited. Were not there yet but getting closer & it feels so right. We have a few towns were looking at w/ wonderful bustling main streets & my very own cottage garden. We may purchase a turn key & just change a few things but were still not sure about that. It will be a retirement type of thing & not very big but still ours. Just wanted to share this w/ you. Like I said were not there yet but so much closer then before.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 05:56:04 AM
Julie, What a beautiful place your parents have - you must love going to visit them!
Michelle - What a perfect dream to pursue. Having a love for what you do makes any struggle to get there worth it!
Ann
http://annforrester.tohe.com |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 5:33:42 PM
oh julie, we will have to go visit your parents B&B, thats how we travel & now were really soaking up everything. They have a lovely B&B.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 5:31:32 PM
julie, thanks, loved the web-site. Nancy, a turn key means it is already to go. You can make little changes but the B&B is ready for business. Thank you all so much for your kind words. We (I) mostly have been looking for something to really fulfill me in the last few years that I can do as I get older, this is it. It is truley "my thing". Its been alot of trial & error especially when we realized the farm thing wasn't going to take off BUT I'll still grow many things in my cottage garden and I'll put my farmgirl self in everything. I really am very exceited about this. My husband is also and I am thrilled about that!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| blueroses |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 4:39:59 PM
Michele,
I think that is wonderful! It's such a great way to use your farmgirl skills and take care of others. And, it's a great retirement way to live and work. Keep at it and keep us posted. Can't wait...
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 08:11:09 AM
Michele, that sounds like such a lovely dream; full of hard work, but the 'fun' kind. My favorite B&B is The Gladstone House, in Exmore on the eastern shore of Virginia. It is run by a couple from New Jersey (coincidentally!), who took early retirement and moved to Virginia and started this venture. They love it, and they really embody the true spirit of 'innkeepers'. Best of luck as the search continues. (And Nancy Jo, I believe a 'turnkey' operation is one that is ready to go at the time of purchase, not requiring fixing up or alterations.) Have a great day everybody, Nance. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 05:08:16 AM
Sounds like a great way to retire! Good luck with finding that place thatis just waiting for you!!
Ephesians 1:17 |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 04:56:46 AM
Good for you Michele! I hope your dream comes true -- soon soon soon. Are you working on menus? It would be fun for us here to brainstorm with you on great breakfast fare. |
| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 7:54:25 PM
Oh, Michele - I can hardly wait for when I might have the chance to stay at the "Wildfleur Cottage!" How fun!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 5:19:30 PM
Michele,
This whole thing sounds so exciting, so what is a turn key? You could tell us all kinds of stories when you open up. And of course we will need to see lots of pictures.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 4:49:30 PM
B&B's are AWESOME. When I was growing and we'd travel we'd always stay with people at B&B's. Today the people at several of them are just like family. The one lady we actually sit with her at night and morning and talk. She's from VA and has the beautiful southern drawl. It's great...GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
"... to thine ownself be true." |
| verbina |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 1:51:02 PM
HEY MICHELE, let me know when you get your b&b would love to vist. your s. jersey neighbor randi |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Nov 07 2006 : 4:16:00 PM
that is so neat! you go girl!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Nov 07 2006 : 2:38:56 PM
Hey! Mu mom and dad jsut opened a B&B 2 years ago after searching for 13 years! Check out their website www.orchardhousebb.com you can access their email from that web page and I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you called. I know both would be more than willing to pass along some advice. They did not purchase a turnkey but looked in to both. Tell them their daughter Julie sent you when you talk to them.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 07 2006 : 1:59:37 PM
Good luck with your search, Michele. It's wonderful that your husband is on board with the plan, too. Are you buying furniture and things to decorate with? It all sounds like a huge, fun adventure! :) Keep us posted!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 07 2006 : 1:52:02 PM
How great is that!! I think a B&B would be just wonderful. I would love that someday..maybe when my kids are grown. I don't know that my hubby would be as "into" it as me..we will have to see. I love the name you have picked. How fun! I have only stayed in a B&B one time and just loved it. It wasn't very big one either, but just so special! I will keep good thoughts that you will find a place pretty soon.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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