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A Well-Timed Illinois Weekend Getaway

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:25:53 +0000

January is coming to a close. To me, January always feels like the real heart of winter. The excitement and energy of the holiday season is gone, and it seems like a long, long time until spring. It is cold in the Midwest, and the days, while growing longer now, are short. Sigh.

The best way to escape from the doldrums is to plan several Illinois weekend getaways at well-spaced intervals. Lucky for us all, the perfect moment for the first one is just around the corner, during the President’s Day / Valentine’s Day long weekend.

Our Galena Inn is situated in the heart of this historic town. A simple stroll is like walking through the past, since a good 85% of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Architecture buffs will delight in the many Italianate, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne homes that are lovingly maintained.

We have a number of tantalizing packages for your Galena Vacation. Let us ply you with champagne and fine chocolates. Or enjoy a special Valentine Weekend Romantic Candlelight Dinner at three lovely settings: appetizers at our Galena Inn, dinner at nearby Goldmoor Inn, and finally, dessert at the DeSoto House Hotel. It’s a fun and different twist on the romantic dinner.

Take in the sights of Galena, IL, and the surrounding area, or simply relax together at the inn. Browse our music collection and listen to a favorite tune while playing a game. Enjoy the company of others during our Wine Time each evening. Soak in the outdoor hot tub. Relax.

See you soon!

Dinner at Goldmoor Inn

Dessert at the DeSoto House

Galena Jazz Bed and Breakfast

innkeeper — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:49:12 +0000

Thousands of jazz CD's

Always lots of music choices at Farmers’ Guest House, a Galena, IL B&B. Jazz, a major component of the universal language of music, abounds. Thousands of jazz CD’s are available to select from: bebop all the way to hip hop – Miles to Liquid Soul. Pick a CD to listen to in the privacy of your room or enjoy the surround sound option in the living room.

Jazz Baby Grand

Many jazz posters, jazz books and jazz photography are here to be enjoyed. Play an instrument? Feel free to bring it along. Piano and some percussion instruments live here.

Garden Views in Galena, IL at a Bed and Breakfast

innkeeper — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:16:43 +0000

Our gardens are in full bloom at the Inn

Every spring and summer you can experience the beautiful gardens at Farmers’ Guest House, a Galena, IL B&B. Master Gardener Charles Holmes attends to all of our plantings and landscaping and is available for our guests who may have gardening concerns or questions.

A look down on the secret Garden at Galena Bed and Breakfast

While staying at our Inn you should also make it a point to tour the beautiful 3 1/2 acre Linmar Gardens just 2 short blocks away.

One of the gardens at Farmers' Guest House in Galena Il

To see more photos of our beautiful gardens – go to our Photo Gallery

Scrapbooking in Galena, IL at a bed and breakfast

innkeeper — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:37:27 +0000

Every year in the cold of fall and winter, we reserve special weekends here at Farmers’ Guest House, a Galena lodging, for the sole purpose of the love of scrapbooking.

Hard at work on a new project