People say that things happen in three’s. At least for me, this month has been a group of three’s.  First the Inn has a fantastic ad placement in Seaway Trails Magazine… right next to the Genesee Country Village and Museum.  Then Walter Scheib, the former White House Chef, visits and stays at our Inn. Lastly, we are featured in US Airways magazine for July in the Profile story (70 pages, I might add) for Rochester, NY AND they used an exterior shot of the Inn and caption!  This is exciting stuff!

RJ and I are planning more “summer escapes” for travelers. Imagine a day and night at the Inn.  Check out our web site in the upcoming days to see available “escapes.”  You can create your own dream escape from a plethora of add-ons.  Hmmm… how about an hour massage by a license massage therapist or a gentle facial complete with creams and oils to make your skin tingle and glow.  Into pedicures and manicures?  Start with a warm foot bath and end with your choice of nail colors.  

But the day doesn’t end there. Fine dining is a must at our historic restaurants in Caledonia, LeRoy, and Stafford.  Spend a peaceful and restful night in one of our beautiful rooms at the Genesee Country Inn and wake up to a sumptuous breakfast with homemade breads and homemade granola with fresh fruit. Our syrups made at the Inn top our oven-baked pancakes and stuffed French toast.

I think we are on to something here. 

The work on the Inn begins Monday.  We are so excited!  The front door and hallway hardware will be installed, followed by the restoration on the lower corner of the garden rooms and the addition of a new deck with fencing to create a bit of privacy for those who reserve the McGinnis Room.  Before you know it, work will begin on the roof. That will happen next week.  Where does the time go???

Regarding the other side of my life, I’m still working the book with University of Arkansas Professor Dr. Sam Totten. He has written several books on genocide and is once again traveling overseas to visit and speak on the topic.  Jamie Highfill, Northwest Arkansas Writing Project Teacher Consultant is the other teacher involved in this project.  So far we are getting a good response to our call for proposals and I expect to have the project well underway within the next few weeks.

My own writing, unfortunately, has gone by the wayside. But not for long.