Mid Winter View

Okay, maybe I was too quick on wanting to wrap winter up.  This photo was taken from our lower level living quarters of the back patio.  It was taken a couple weeks ago. 

Tomorrow we are expecting 6" more of snow.  We'll embrace it!  Might as well.

The story of this Gazebo:
About 11 years ago about a month before we puchased the Stillman Inn we were in Galena on a brief getaway.  We saw this gazebo at a local store, bought it, had it delivered to Galena, IL and needless to say a month later we purchased the Inn and had to move it back to Galena.  This is the perfect little "bump out" spot for it.  It looks great lit up at night. 

This Gazebo is located in our private patio.  Guests always want to sit inside of it and watch the world go by but for fear of losing our dogs and the kids wanting privacy we always kept this area fenced off.  But NOW, the kids and dogs are gone and we're not as concerned about privacy so generally you will find the gates open and you are more than welcome to "sit in the Gazebo under a star filled sky"!

Dave Ramsey "Good For Your Budget" Special

Yes, we just completed the "Financial Peace Univeristy" program by Dave Ramsey. Wow, it has changed how we look at money. We'd recommend the program to every one!

www.daveramsey.com

To Celebrate the completion of this goal we are offering you a great savings on our room rates midweek through January and this comng weekend 1/21, 22 & 23.

Stay two nights and get up to 30% off. That's right. You can see more details on our website www.stillmaninn.com under the specials icon. Great savings on midweek stays, just give us a call and say the magic words "Congratulations Dave"!

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Everything Is Sparkling!

It's time to put the Christmas Decorations away for 2010.  But we had to have one last look at the restaurant all lit up! 

Did you know that we hold weddings and receptions in our restaurant?

• Private Dinner Parties for 20 or more
• Luncheons for groups
• Birthday Parties
• Retirement Parties
• Receptions for 25-75 guests!
• Baby Showers

Do you have an event coming up that wouldbe just perfect for our historical and romantic venue?  Give us a call and let's talk about it! We'd love to help you celebrate.

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Stillman Inn Recipe Collection & IPAD

Here is a recipe sure to please!  It is one of our favorites. It's just a few ingredients and easy to have around for that surprise visitor!  Enjoy.

Marty's Quick Fruity Dessert
1 Can of Fruit Pie Filling (like cherry or blueberry....)
1 Package Jiffy Yellow Cake Mix (small cake box, not the normal size cake box)
1/2 Cup melted butter
1/2 Cup chopped nuts - any kind will do

Spray a smallish baking dish (8x10 or slightly smaller, not a larger cake pan) with Pam or equivalent product.  Empty Fruit Pie Filling into the pan. Pour Jiffy Yellow Cake Mix (dry) over the fruit pie filling.  On top of that pour the melted butter.  Sprinkle with chopped nuts.  Bake at 350 for 1/2 hour. 

We recently purchased an IPAD.  I must say it is challenging to learn something new but it has been well worth the effort.  Bernadine downloaded a recipe book app and is creating a paperless recipe book.  We are hoping it never crashes of course!  Could you imagine????

Next step: back up the IPAD regularly!

Here is the next Blog special: Mention Marty's dessert and receive a complimentary bottle of wine with your next stay! Good through 2011.

1/11/11

Doesn't he just look so cute!  Dave is so proud of being a volunteer assistant to the Galena Police Department.  Check out that uniform!





Dave, Protecting you and the Community!



He is just so cute!  And proud to be a volunteer citizen working with the Galena Police Department.  A very proud man indeed! 

Things slow down at the Stillman Inn over the winter which gives us a well deserved and needed break from all the hustle and bustle.  A chance to reflect on this years acheivements and as you can see, Dave tops the chart again.  He just never stops!

Thought our friends and family would enjoy this one.

The "Dave is a volunteer with the Galena Police Department" Blog deal:  Stay two midweek nights and get the third night 50% off!  Now through the end of January.  Does not include Holidays.  Call today and mention this blog!

See you soon!

Bernadine