This was a first for me. But it turned out lovely, has great floral notes, but not overpowering and the color is so pretty.
Lilac Syrup
Perfect for spring. Floral and herbal notes.
4 cups lilac florets (flowers removed from… Read more
Baklava Cookies
Another Honey inspired recipe that Casey used to feed the members at a Olympia Beekeepers Assocation meeting. She upsized the batch and made at least six dozen cookies. This recipe is makes a couple of dozen. They are dainty li… Read more
The Swantown Inn is a great place to hold a small wedding or elopement for a number of reasons:
It is a historic and beautiful building. The Inn was built in 1887 and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The older part of the Inn provid… Read more
We all have heard about the rise of Artificial Intelligence or AI. We thought it might be fun to see what it (Google's Bard in this case) thinks about us as an Inn. We asked "Why would I want to stay at the Swantown Inn?". Here is what it told us, wi… Read more
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Do you need a break from the stress and chaos of your job and home? Look no further than a cozy and comfortable bed and breakfast. In this guide, we will offer tips and advice on how to make th… Read more
We asked one of our Baristas, Kyleena Rauser, to write a piece on the South Sound Block Party. She attended last year (we were too busy with the Inn, the curse of the Innkeeper in summer). Hopefully this inspires you to come and stay two to three nig… Read more
Our area features literally dozens of parks, trails and nature reserves. We love them for different reasons. Some are an easy stroll, while others offer access to wildlife. We are confident no matter what you enjoy there will be a place to walk that … Read more
Right in our backyard are the beautiful and majestic Olympic Mountains, part of the Olympic National Park. It always amazes me how during our high tourist season we get both regional and international guests who have Mount Rainier National Park on th… Read more
We are offering an opportunity for an Evergreen student to undertake an internship here at the Inn.
TJ Johnson, Evergreen Professor and of Urban Futures Farm, suggested that we look at Evergreen and its pool of students as a resource for the Inn. He … Read more
We are in the height of summer season here in Olympia, Washington. However we release some of you still love to have unplanned last minute summer getaways. You jump in your car, on your bike, or on a train and head somewhere for a night or more. Noth… Read more