To develop the bed and breakfast, I designed three lavish
suites each with its own feel and each
featuring a comfortable king-size bed, individual climate control, wi-fi, and wet
bar. In the Carriage House, I created
the feeling of a step back in time by preserving the building’s original charm
and stonemason foundation. Since the Carriage
House is separate from the Inn’s main building, I kept its entrance private and
parking at entrance level.
I gave the Stockholm Suite a European feel with a soaking
tub, walk-in shower, and ceramic tile bath with multiple shower heads. Guests have called the bathing experience “wonderful
and romantic.”
I installed huge French doors to the balcony of the Jade
Room, the second room in the main building, to enhance the Pacific Rim décor of
bamboo floors and a round, tiled spa shower with multiple heads and a skylight. I have had guests wistfully refer to it as “the
Zen room.”
To all the rooms, I added generous windows and private decks
to enjoy the view.
My finishing touches were landscaping the gardens and the
orchard. I added a large, stone fire pit
in the old orchard with built-in front row seats in order to see the moon
shining on the lake. I placed garden
nooks here and there for guests to read, relax, and watch wildlife. I set up the covered porch for lounging and
the patio for grilling and assembled a breakfast basket that includes
European-tasting coffee, fresh homemade muffins, and fruit.
Guests’ comments are gratifying. “What a beautiful, romantic place!” “We've had four marvelous stays and will be
going again... and again!” “Wonderful
and relaxing get away only 90 minutes from South Minneapolis.” Visit the River Road Inn soon and delight in
all that the Stockholm area offers.
I’d love to see you,
Kathleen
