A location map of Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast has been added to both the "Home" and "Basic Information" pages of this website. I hope you will find it convenient when determining the proximity of your destination.

I had the wonderful opportunity over the weekend to provide a Couple's Retreat dinner for Brian and Bobbi Voss who celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on March 27.
The pleasant Massachusetts couple enjoyed a candlelight meal in the Spring Suite sitting room of fresh green leaf salad w/handmade croutons, shrimp over linguini w/cream sauce, vanilla ice cream w/chocolate dipped strawberries and sparkling grape juice along with handmade chocolate truffle squares.
It was a pleasure talking with them, and I wish Mr & Mrs Voss many more years together. 

Ted & Nancy Southerland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 14, 2014. I had the pleasure of meeting these two nice people from Adrian, Michigan when they arrived to stay in the Grand Trunk caboose last night. I fixed them an anniversary meal of roasted cornish hen, steamed garden fresh vegetables, black olives, rice, homemade wheat rolls and sparkling grape juice. Later out by the fire they enjoyed chocolate walnut mug cake and coffee. It was wonderful to hear how they met and their life together. I wish them many more years.

For those of you unaware of the News From Nestle Inn blog on Wordpress the decision to move it to Blogger has been made. Whether it was a good decision or not remains to be seen. So, if you would like to visit, please do so. 

We are now offering two new package accommodations to the Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast website. Found on the Information page under "Special Event Packages" there is a Couples Retreat package for those who wish to celebrate time together. 
You will also find an Amish Dinner & Overnight Accommodation package for those who are looking for something unique to do.
I am working on creating more unique packages to offer guests. If you have any ideas that would interest you, leave a comment here or submit an inquiry form. I would love to read your ideas. Thank you.

My favorite time of year is spring, and the month of May. Every morning is a treat when I sit at the kitchen table and look out the window upon my world. The much needed rain this morning enhanced the fresh mowed grass and fragrant plum blossoms, with the Grand Trunk caboose in the background. I wish May would last longer than a month.

Read all about it here. Our very first article in the newspaper. Thank you to Karen Gruber of the Midland Daily News.

On March 5, 2013 the ground breaking began here at Nestle Inn for the installation of a Grand Trunk caboose owned by Sandra Vining. You can see the photos here of the prep and set. We have a lot of work to  make it look presentable. In the meantime, having a caboose as a lawn ornament takes some getting used to. But I think we can manage.

These scones are wonderfully soft and delicious. Try them with your favorite tea and add some homemade jams and jellies

1 3/4 cup flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup raisins, dates or dried cherries
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg
1/2 tsp pure vanilla
2 tsp orange zest

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F     
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Add butter into flour mixture and mix well until mixture is crumbly. Stir in dried fruit.
3. Mix together milk, sour cream, egg and vanilla. Pour all at once into dry ingredients, and stir gently until well blended. Do not overwork.
4. With floured hands, pat scone dough into balls, depending on what size you want. Place onto a parchment covered baking sheet, and flatten lightly. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven or until the tops are golden brown. Remove and cool on wire rack. Serve warm or cold with or without jam.

The decision has been made to move to Wordpress for the majority of posts for the Nestle Inn blog. This blog will still remain active and some posts will be entered here, but if you would like to read more about the life and times here at Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast, you can visit: News From Nestle Inn.