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A similar recipe came across my Facebook feed and of course I had to try it and make it my own. Around the same time I also saw a Facebook Reel that gave tips on how to get those beautifully domed muffins. So I decided to test the recipe and…
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Olympia Restaurant Quick Guide
This guide is our tried and true places to eat, that rarely fail to impress. If you want a specific recommendation for a particular style of food please ask us. We support locally owned restaurants. Chains are great, but shopping and dining local has soul and substance. Casual Dining, but…
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Our Top Ten Places to go for a Walk.
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 you will enjoy. So here are…
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What about a holiday shopping trip? One where you support local Mom and Pop type businesses? In addition to the great stores in downtown Olympia, we have a number of other great little towns along the #BountifulByway and holiday markets!
Shop Local: Boutiques on the Thurston Bountiful Byway, WA | Experience Olympia
Discover unique boutiques along the Thurston Bountiful Byway! Find handcrafted gifts, local art, vintage treasures, and more in charming towns. Plan…
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We are fully supporting our kids old PTO! If you want to attend this event and stay with us the Saturday night, you have to CALL to book. The Columbia, Percival and Deschutes Rooms are $200 for the night, and Astoria is $300. We will be donating 75% of that cost to the PTO. Call 360.753.9123 to …book.
Lauren at Gotti Sweets is the baker of all our wedding cakes. She is amazing and the whole world should know it!
Is Lauren Rogers the Greatest Baker? You decide!
One baker will take home the title, a feature in Bake From Scratch Magazine, and $20,000!
greatestbaker.comYou innkeepers are home from a break and picked up their first bottle of whiskey from their cask. Only aged ~6 weeks, but when we sampled, it was so delicious we wanted a bottle to enjoy. #innsanity #heritagedistillingcaskclub #thebeansandthebees #olympiawa #swantowninn
We are proud to support this event for Madison Elementary PTO. You are all welcome to attend!
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Story time. We told you how we inadvertently renamed this cat, Mr Binks. Well we had a guest recently visiting her daughter that lives nearby and they call him Kevin! 🤣 #notkevin #catofmanynames😻 #bestcatweveneverhad #Garfield
Mister Binx is the perfect cat for us! He isn't ours but spends the majority of his day greeting guests, hanging out and patrolling our yard. #notourcat #misterbinx #swantowninn #hospitality #swantowninn #olympiawa #bedandbreakfast #olympiawashington
Got a freeze advisory. Brought all our pots and baskets in and harvested the last of our dahlia blooms. Also put on the storm windows instead of screens. Winter is coming. Before Halloween?
We checked what chatGPT thinks of us. Quite accurate and nice.
"The Swantown Inn is a charming Victorian bed and breakfast located near downtown Olympia, Washington. It features beautifully decorated rooms, each with unique decor and modern amenities, including private baths, free …Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast.
Guests can enjoy a lovely garden, cozy common areas, and a wraparound porch, perfect for relaxing. The inn's location provides easy access to the waterfront, local parks, and attractions like the Washington State Capitol. It's known for its warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, making it a great choice for a comfortable stay."
The wraparound porch part is wrong but even that isn't too far off.