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I have heard it both ways-I know it’s either God or the devil that’s in the details. Certainly it is attention to details that occupy a lot of my time. In my pervious life I was (at one time) a pastor, CEO of a home

George Eliot said”What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other”When we finished with breakfast service this morning, a couple who were overnight guests told me of the stress in their lives and the difficulties they had

Thanks to all of you who responded to our on-line survey.Out of 1798  responses, 1789 previous guests said the would reccommend Whitestone to a friend. The company who conducted the survey was thrilled with that level of approval. Now I am sitting around wondering what

When I was completing the final plans for building Whitestone I read a book that had a significant impact on the way Whitestone works today. In THE RE-ENCHANTMENT OF EVERYDAY LIFE byThomas More the case is presented for unique distinct places and things that nurture

I know that it is important to save our planet. Recently I read the policies of one inn that seemed to really focus on conservation of energy, time and materials. “Please don’tuse towels just once.” “Don’t call for service inthe room unless you really need

The American Canoe Association recently commented that kayaking grew by272% in the past 9 years and is the fasting growing segment of its industry. Our kayaks do get a lot of use as our gussts enjoy the serenity of the wildlife/waterfowl refuge. We have kayaks,canoes

The innkeeping conference at Disneyland in LA last week provided a wonderful opportunity to hear about the latest developments in technology for innkeepers. A major focus was the increasing trend to register online at bed and breakfasts. As innkeepers we want to maintain the highest