Phipps Inn

Isaac whisked me away to a bed and breakfast last night. He surprised me with the reservation two weeks ago "to celebrate the end of the year at school," but I think he was just being romantic! We left Ellie with my cousin Maija, and she and her best cousin-friend Sydney sound like they had a blast. Ellie called it her "date" with Sydney, and highlights seem to have included sleeping in a tent in Sydney's room and eating blue squeeze yogurt!

Isaac and I drove to Hudson, Wisconsin, yesterday afternoon. We walked along the St. Croix River and took pictures until it was time to check in at the Inn.

The inn was gorgeous - we highly recommend the Peacock Chamber if you ever go. There were antiques, stained glass, and nooks and crannies everywhere. Our room featured an opulent feather bed, whirlpool bath with a waterfall, breakfast nook, and a gas fireplace. Our favorite part was actually right outside out room: a little attic alcove in an octagonal tower with a small love seat surrounded by windows. We spent a lot of time reading and praying there.
Here are some pictures of the inn and our room:

It was absolutely an incredible experience. Isaac and I had a blast together hanging out, taking walks, going out for dinner, reading in the hot tub, and playing pool. We could have happily stayed for a week, because there were lots more things we wanted to do!

Oh, and I forgot to mention breakfast: tea and orange juice, broiled grapefruit with a sour cream/brown sugar/nutmeg sauce, French toast stuffed with pecans and cream cheese, sausages, homemade scones, and butterscotch bars. We actually took the last two items home with us because we were so stuffed! We could have eaten in the fancy formal dining room, but we chose to eat in our room. We were served on china and crystal! I'm actually still full.