Spring 2011 is here!

HELLO , once again, from the Milford Guesthouse!

Thank goodness spring as finally sprung!

It was a long and wintry winter...even for Michigan!

Ahhhhh that's behind us now and the tulips and daffodils are coming up,
and our beautiful old magnolia "Maggie" is about to burst forth in her glorious pink saucer flowers!

We have opened the Tiki hut. The pool is up and running. Our ponds are alive with life, from the fishes to the frogs jumping from place to place. I expect any day to hear the spring toads start singing. Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy a nice glass of wine while strolling around and taking in the sights and sounds and smells! You really don't want to miss it!

We have completed all our winter indoor projects, and you should see our new beautiful kitchen floor. Plus, the Magnolia room now has a more private bathroom. Looking forward to showing off all our changes!

Its really a perfect time to plan a getaway! Book soon! I am getting many inquires and bookings for summer! Don't forget I do luncheons, too. Small parties...call me and we can discuss your event.

Looking forward to hearing from you!


Until the next blog......thanks for reading this!

Karen

End of February

Finally, its the last day of February! We had way too much snow...3 times the normal (whatever normal is!) amount. But, temps are on the rise and the snow is melting fast. Plus its sunny today!
We took the opportunity, while mostly snowed in, to do some re-modeling. We did finish the break-thru so the Magnolia room now has its own a-joining bathroom. Looks really nice, too.
We had barely finished that project, and we went right in to replacing our kitchen floor! OH WOW...it came out really nice! We put down Duracermic tile. Almost 500 sq feet of the stuff! The new floor really sets off the cupboards, and all the furniture in there. Gary and I did this project together, and we are still together!
Thanks to Gary's excellent measuring skills, along with the knowledge he has about tile floors, the project went very very smoothly. But, I am really glad its over..the MESS...my refrigerator was in the sitting room, the dishwasher in the living room. The kitchen table and all the chairs were in the family room. I felt like we were eating dinner in a furniture store! Well, after living with a mess for almost 2 weeks, the Guesthouse is back in order, and really really clean! Guess we did Spring cleaning a little early!

So, March is upon us, which means Spring, wonderful Spring, is only 20 days away!
We will be opening the Tiki Hut and maybe the pool by the end of March. Those are some of our favorite days!

Also, I am already taking bookings for Spring and even Summer already! Start planing your Spring and Summer events, now! Thinking of doing a luncheon? Little get-together with some friends? Got an anniversary coming up? Surprise her with a stay at the Guesthouse! The Magnolia tree blooms in the middle of April...don't wanna miss it.
I make it very special!

Well, until the next blog.....thanks for reading this.

Karen Shelton, your Innkeeper
248-684-5800

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Milford Guesthouse!

WOW, 2011 already..where does the time go? 2010 was a great year for us at the Guesthouse. We are very fortunate to have had so many great guests all season!
From Wedding parties staying here, anniversary and celebrations, family getaways and just plain getaways. Everyone enjoyed all the house amenities...which really warms my heart and part of the reason I'm in this business!
I do want to thank everyone for writing in the journals, too! You have no idea how much that means to us.

In October and December I hosted some luncheons. Our Milford Red Hat Society (15 Ladies)enjoyed a wonderful lunch of Fall Harvest Soup, Maurice salad, and Homemade Carrot cake. Everything came out perfect and I really enjoyed having them.
Call me for rates, if you thought the Guesthouse would serve your needs. We can discuss prices, menus, etc.

At Christmas time, I had a past guest call.
He and his wife play in a quartet named the Double Dates. They were going to be playing in Milford and thought they could come by in between "gigs". It just so happened I was hosting a luncheon for 9 ladies! Well, timing couldn't have been better. The Double Dates, dressed in festive holiday costumes, performed for almost 30 min! They are a very talented group. Even had their own sound effects! We all had a fabulous time! It was so nice of them to stop by.
They are from the Thumb area of Michigan, and they do some traveling.
Call me for info if interested in booking them.


Well, the holidays are over now, and Valentines Day is the next reason for a getaway!
I can plan for you some special things, flowers, appetizer/snack tray,
a special dessert. Wine/Champagne in your room.
I love to do that sort of thing for people! Plus, it helps me with my Culinary skills.

We are remodeling the Magnolia Bathroom. Guests staying in the Magnolia Room had to go out in the hall to get to their bath. So, Gary has broken out the wall between the bath and the bedroom, and now no more walking out in the hall. A lot more private.
I will be taking some pictures and posting them on the web.

I am offering Winter Rates. For the months of Jan, Feb, and March...
Our Suite is $90 (110.) The Guesthouse Room and the Magnolia Room are $75 (90).


OK, that brings things up to date. Look forward to hearing from you!

Until the next blog.....

Thanks for reading this!

Karen Shelton, your innkeeper

September is a beautiful month at the Milford Guesthouse!

We have had some wonderful sunny weather. The late summer flowers are all in full force, and the colors are so vibrant, is stunning!

Our pool is still open, and will be until Late October. Its a great place to relax and enjoy the late afternoon sun, have a glass of wine and gaze upon the gardens. Watch the hummingbirds as they drink from the red cannas.


Come out for a weekend and see for yourself!

Plan a get away!

Anniversary coming up?

Birthday?

At the Guesthouse we make sure everything is just perfect!

Don't forget the our charming town of Milford, 3 miles away, has lots of activity's coming up. Home Tour, Car show, check out www.huronvcc.com for details

October 1, 2010, Bakers of Milford is having a
BREWED IN MICHIGAN Beer festival.
Come and taste many different Michigan made beers. They have food tastings as well. Last year was the first year Bakers put on this festival, and it was a big success!
We wished we had gone, and you can bet we are going this year!

Its Friday, Oct 1, and tickets are $30, at the door, or $25 in advance. Let us know if you want to go...we can pick up the tickets in advance and save you 5 bucks!
Bakers is almost walking distance from the Guesthouse.

This would be a great way to help celebrate a birthday!

Kensington is so great see this time of year, too! Walk or bike the trails, just across the street from the Guesthouse. We can pack you up a picnic lunch for the trip.

This, also, would be a great way to celebrate a birthday!

SO, start planning a little get away,

Come to the Milford Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast and treat yourself!

See you soon!


Karen and Gary

A Midsummers Night(or Day) dream!

That's right...come to the Milford Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast
and you might think your in a wonderful dream place this summer.
The weather has been so summer like...nice and sunny and warm! And it seems to only rain at night! The pool will surely cool you off, and help you relax as you gaze upon the gardens.

OH my, we have had lots and lots of guests this summer! Our pool as really been enjoyed! What great guests we have had...Back in early June...the weddings, from great wedding guests, to the bridesmaids, and the bride enjoying their pre-wedding party here. The day of the wedding, arrival of the hair stylest and makeup people turning these already lovely ladies even more lovely in preparations for the big event! Mom of the bride and even Grandma where here to join in the excitement! The Guesthouse was a-hopping, and it was great fun. All were able to enjoy a luncheon as everyone got ready.

All of June and so far in July, we have had some very cool, interesting guests. They have come from all over to visit family here in Milford. Graduations, weddings, anniversaries, reunions. It warms my heart to have everyone enjoying the facilities.
The weather has been great most of the time, however we did have a pretty big storm blow threw one night. (didn't loose power..thank goodness) but, lots of stuff blew in the pool...and wouldn't you know, a guest wanted to go for an early morning swim! Upon checking things out, we discovered not only was the pool a bit dirty, a dead mole was in there too!(too bad for the mole!) Anyway, upon our sincere apology about the condition, the mole was fished out, and our guest went in for the swim, claiming he lived on a lake and the pool was cleaner the a lake! He didn't mind, and afterwords enjoyed breakfast, poolside, with his lovely wife.

We had a wonderful family here, to visit other family members, and they ALL came over for breakfast one morning. We had a houseful of 8 and they enjoyed blueberry pancakes and bacon and egg pizza! The kids all loved it. After breakfast they all enjoyed a dip in the pool, and after that went to Kensington and did the water slide there! All had a blast!

We have been fortunate enough to have met guests from all over the county this summer, as well as the world! California, Florida, Colorado, Minnesota, Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania, Sweden, Germany, and even many local people, Livonia, South Lyon, Commerce...the list goes on and on.

So, now we have August already at our heels!!! Summer will be gone before you know it. There are lots of festivals and events going on in Milford and Kensington Metro Park, you wont want to miss. Make sure and book a few days here at the Guesthouse and enjoy!
Cant wait to meet you!

SUMMER TIME at Milford Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast

Summer Time....& the Living is EASY!

Especially at the Guesthouse!

Come this summer for a get away and enjoy the pool,tikie hut,the ponds,the gardens, which by the way are stunning this year!

Book a couple of days, relax by the pool, check out the quaint town of Milford, eat at one of our 27 restaurants, bike ride over to Kensington.
There are many summer events going on you wont want to miss...

Or, maybe you just want to just hang around the Guesthouse, wake to the smell of home cooked breakfast, enjoy a leisurely breakfast poolside, swim, wander the gardens, lay on a hammock and sip a cool drink, Don't miss out!

You will love the Milford Guesthouse!

Looking forward to meeting you!

Karen

SPRING AT THE GUESTHOUSE!!!

Oh, my! Spring is a beautiful time at the Milford Guesthouse! Our gardens are bursting with color...all the spring flowers are coming up, the tulips, daffodils, and of course, the Old Magnolia tree! She is spectacular in April! The ponds are open and fish and frogs are jumping for joy! And the smells...come and check it out!

During the Month of April.....

All guests will enjoy a 10% discount on all rooms.
A delicious full breakfast
Enjoy a trip to Kensington, just across the street
Take the bikes there and explore the bike trail!
Check out the new baby animals at the Farm Center.
Dine at one of Milford's many restaurants as well as checking out the historic town!

Plan your getaway now! Celebrate a birthday or anniversary!
We can make it very special!
Come see for yourself! BOOK NOW!

Check out Kensington Metro Park and Milford Activities for Spring!

www.metroparks.com
www.huronvcc.com


Looking forward to meeting you!
Karen