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Meet the Innkeeper
Welcome to The Garden Retreat
Like so many of us who approach the second half of our lives, I became restless in the corporate world a few years ago. I have always loved restoring old houses and creating beautiful gardens. The question became "How can I live the life I want to live...doing the things I love to do...and make a living?" The answer was, enthusiastically, "Open a Bed and Breakfast!" So...three years ago, I attended an Aspiring Innkeepers weekend seminar; two years ago, I searched for B&B properties in the south and southeast; and last year bought this little 19-acre farm to finally realize my dream. Here I am...back in my home county near the high school from which I graduated...with a country inn. Who would have imagined...!
The renovations on this 100-year-old farm house started in November 2005. My goal was to make it into a comfortable yet elegant home for me and home-away-from-home for my guests. I'm so grateful to my predecessor, Betty Dixon, for all the gardens that she created. Now, it's time for me to put my signature on them as the time is right.
My desire for you, my guest, is that you will have a time away that is peaceful and quiet and nurturing to your spirit. Somehow, the country just does that for you!
Peace to you.
Your Innkeeper,
Jean Wilfong
Mocha, the best dog in the world and Kitty Carlyle
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