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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 nights at the…
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Buttermilk Rhubarb Coffee Cake
What a delicious way to use fresh Rhubarb. The tartness from the rhubarb and the additional tang from the buttermilk really shine and make a treat with your morning coffee.
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Lilac Syrup
This was a first for me. But it turned out lovely, has great floral notes, but not overpowering and the color is so pretty.
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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.