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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 had interns at his farm. We…
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Security Camera Door Bell
A lot of guests have noted that we have a fancy door bell, that features a camera on it. We do indeed use the Ring doorbell. We have had it in operation now for a few months and love it. It allows us to be notified when there is motion…
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Last Minute Summer Getaways
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. Nothing booked in…
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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.
We often get asked where to go out for a Thanksgiving meal. Heree is a great guide noting the places that will offer this service!
Top 7 Places to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in Olympia, WA | Experience Olympia
Wondering which Olympia restaurants are open for Thanksgiving? Discover nearby restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in Olympia, WA, and beyond.
www.experienceolympia.comSomeone delivered a package to Bonesby White today! He was so excited, but low and behold it was a trojan horse of Halloween filled with tiny skelly demons. Bonesby dropped the box and sprinted across the parking lot demons in tow. They swarmed him as he tried to climb onto the porch roof. Poor… Bonesby. I wonder who sent the package. #halloween #skelly #swantowninnbedandbreakfast
It's really nice that guests feel like this! #hospitality #swantowninn #olympiawa #bedandbreakfast #olympiawashington #workingvacation #workingvacations #workingvacationsrock
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Fresh baked Salted Caramel Brownie Cups. Available at the Coffee bar Saturday and Sunday from 8am-Noon. Pair it with a Fall Spice Latte for a special treat on these cool fall days. #swantowninnbedandbreakfast #OlympiaWA #espressobarandbakedbites #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #ShopLocal …#whatsbaking #Coffee #olympiawa #ExperienceOlympia #SwantownCoffee #OlyWA #Espresso #WarmYourSoul #espressowindow #eastsideolympia #espresso
Looking for somewhere to put the relatives this holiday season? With the charm of a bed and breakfast but also the amenities of a vacation rental, our self contained Puget suite ticks so many boxes! #hospitality #swantowninn #olympiawa #bedandbreakfast #olympiawashington #sleeps6 #vacationrental …#vacationrentals #vacationrentalsbyowner