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14th Century Gnocchi

Evan needed a culmination project for World History. The same day he told me he could choose to cook something I recieved a youtube notification from Tasting History with Max about a 14th Century Gnocchi. Evan loves gnocchi, and the recipe was simp… Read more
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Refresh and Revive

As we close out the first month of 2025 we see a lot of change, from the weather to political. Some of this is exciting and some of it raises concerns and causes stresses. No matter what your personal struggles or fears are, or the fliside of joys a… Read more

Raspberry Cardamom Buns with Vanilla Custard

There is something special about cardamom. Growing up my mom used it in savory dishes, as an adult I love its warming flavors in baked goods as it seems to temper the sweetness and give them a bit more depth. These are not super sweet buns, and the… Read more
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Three Magnets Brewing Company- Olympia's Oldest Brewery

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more
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Embrace the Season: Must-Do Winter Activities in Olympia, Washington

We were featured in a Redfin article for Olympia, "Embrace the Season: Must-Do Winter Activities in Olympia, WA" Winter is here, and for many of us, it brings the joy of planning all the cozy, mood boosting activities we've been waiting for all year… Read more
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2025 Legislative Session, overnight and short term lodging options.

We have been hosting lobbyists, lawmakers, business people and constituents at our Inn for over 25 years. Some are here for one night while testifying on bills, while others take advantage of our longer term lodging while here for the entire session.… Read more

Spiced Honey Old Fashioned

Nathan and Casey joined the Cask Club at Heritage Distilling here in town and set out to make a delicious whiskey using Nathan's honey and Casey's sourced Grade A Madagascar Vanilla beans and boy did we deliver. Its pretty amazing according to anyon… Read more

Soiree & Silent Auction - Support Schools

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses schools. We are swapping it up this month, as our kids old elementary sch… Read more

Lolli Llama- Olympia's Sweetest Shop

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more
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The Reef - Olympia's Favorite Diner

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more