Art design and water heater

Gee, now it is back to graphic design for advertisement for the upcoming Northwest Sportsman magazine and shows for Bert's Guide Service and the Tokatee golf course ad and course ad which also features the McKenzie River Inn. The art guidelines are different for both, so there is work to be done in the design department.
Ellie called me this morning that the water heater in the kitchen might be on it's last legs. It is a good thing we are contemplating to overhaul the kitchen for possible commercial use if we could convert to a small restaurant.....or is this wishful thinking?

It was the butler?

It really feels like a Monday today. Started off with answering e-mails and messages from people who were not able to attend last Saturdays Murder Mystery. After that it was time to spend on social media and working together with Travel Lane County on a Sweepstakes special called McKenzie River Getaway. Then allocating time to do repairs and maintenance and projects. Now at tea-time things are shaping up for this spring and summer with booking trips for fly fishing and rafting. Earl Grey is still one of my favorites!

What a great outcome we had Saturday at our first Murder Mystery, Hubertina really shines! We needed at least eight attendees and ended up with twice as much, Thank you all for coming and for your positive regards. I had a lot of fun meeting all of you and filming this event. If I find some time for editing I'll post it on the web!
Oh, ...for the ones who couldn't get to the who done it part....it was the butler..........I think!

Spots?

We still have a few spots open for the Murder Mystery this coming Saturday.....so....what are you waiting for?

Paraphernalia

Oh my, Hubertina's creative mind has been working overtime. What I see here stacked in my living room is an enormous pile of paraphernalia to be used in next weeks Murder Mystery. I'm all excited helping her setting up when we get closer to the 29th. After all spring break is actually meant for kids, but not for kids only!

Murder at the Inn

       Hosted by Hubertina     

Murder Mystery with dinner

March 29th

Murder at the  Inn

Who is dead?

We will re enact what happened those last days between the 2 sisters at the Historic Inn and try to find the truth. Do the dead relatives harbor any clues? We will investigate. What are the voices or noises at night?

Is there something sinister about the new innkeeper? Was the secret passed on to her? What did she find in the fireplace when she re opened the Inn? 

Actors/Actresses

Joe Devenshire

Ellie Vanderbuilt

Annalisa Devore

Bert Deshirt

Arrive Friday afternoon and get acquainted with our extra guests.
Check out early clues. 
Mystery starts at 2PM Sat includes dinner for 35.00 per person.
This is the day fee.
Overnight lodging is season rate per night, double occupancy

Brides on Broadway

This event in downtown Eugene introducing aspiring wedding couples to vendors and venue's was attended by Bert representing the McKenzie River Inn. Beautiful sunny weather outside and a great atmosphere inside. I was asked many questions mainly by brides and/or their Moms who sometimes were very surprised (weddings at the McKenzie river must be very expensive) to hear how affordable a wedding venue at the McKenzie river as ours can be, especially when comparing it to other venue's in the Eugene area. 
I noticed that many wedding couples are often not enough informed about what we have to offer and the great value we are. Understanding that we help to plan their wedding through all the steps from the introduction to the place and to the clean up after the wedding was an eyeopener for many young couples. How about connecting wedding couples to other vendors for their special needs, like helicopter flights to and from the venue, arriving in a guided McKenzie Driftboat, wine tasting events, to name a few. I also presented a picture how I would be involved in their wedding for about 40 to 45 hours on average. Next to preparing the site, marketing, attending shows like this one in Eugene, ordering flowers etc. and aside of other employees putting in their time, it creates a better perspective for them of what is involved to create lifetime memories and make your wedding a memorable one. All in all I made many attendees aware of the endless possibilities and had them leave the show with a handful of brochures and a smile on their face.

Valentine's Day Dinner

Last weekend we celebrated Valentines Day with dinner. Hubertina and Ellie prepared the dining room in the Lodge with special decorations and ambience. These are some of the reviews guests left: "Very special, intimate and lovely. “This place is a dream away from home. We will be back. The Atrium room was romantic and perfect. Thank you for the serenity and the delicious homemade breakfast.” Our guest staying in the West Room were celebrating their anniversary and loved the intimacy of the dinner and the beautiful decorations. Keep looking out for our March event hosted by Hubertina.