"We have stayed in quite a few bed and breakfast inns, and what sets one apart from another, for me, are the "extras" and the personal touches. Spicer Castle has that."
— Tripadvisor.com review

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July Vacation Deal

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Enjoy a fun weekend at Spicer Castle Inn on the shores of beautiful Green Lake. Enjoy our swimming beach, fishing in our lagoon, canoeing, biking, telling tales at our fire pit. Be sure to stay for dinner with dining from 5 to 9, dinner cruises at 6:15 pm or laugh out loud at our hilarious murder mystery dinner.

This special rate of 24% discount, applies to lodging rooms located in our Carriage House, Garden House and Honey House. Good for reservations made after July 6th.

Central MN ~ Best Entertainment Deal!

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Green LakeDo you enjoy a good laugh among friends?  I believe we all do and our hilarious murder mystery dinners add to the excitement and fun of Memorial Day Weekend.  With our  BOGO Murder Mystery Ticket Special good for May 28th, now is the time to make your reservation.  After all our guests have written “I haven’t laughed so much in years!” and “first experience with a murder mystery  – what a blast!” 

Make a night of it by making a reservation to stay in one of our guestrooms, and you will find yourself relaxing in a double whirlpool tub as you watch the flames dance in the fireplace.  In the morning, you will awaken to a fabulous four-course breakfast.

This is the best entertainment deal in central minnesota!  Our historic bed and breakfast inn is located on the southeast shore of beautiful Green Lake.  Only a short 45 minute drive from St. Cloud or 90 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

The murder mystery dinner special is valid for purchases made after May24th.

Central, MN – Best Murder Mystery Dinner Deal at Spicer Castle Inn

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Historic Spicer Castle InnLast Minute Special: 50% off our  Murder Mystery Packages  Special good for May 7th and 8th  for reservations made after May 5th.  You will be laughing all the way to our Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Inn as you anticipate the enjoyment of a fantastic five-course dinner while you participate in one of our hilarious murder mystery dinners. You can relax in a double whirlpool tub as you watch the flames dance in the fireplace, enjoy a great night’s rest in one of our cozy beds and wake up to a wonderful four-course breakfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or needed getaway.  Our bed & breakfast is located on the shores of beautiful Green Lake in Kandiyohi County, 10 miles north of Willmar, 45 minutes south of St. Cloud and 90 miles away from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Central, MN ~ Laugh outloud if you want to at our hilarious murder mystery dinners!

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Murder Mystery FunGuests at Spicer Castle Inn are laughing outloud as they participate in our hilarious murder mystery dinners and you know why – because they are FUN!  It is hard to contain your laughter once you are transformed into one of the several outrageous characters and meet your fellow suspects during hors d’oeuvres.  The evening continues with a five course dinner and lots of laughter can be heard from the guests as they discover their motive for commiting the dastardly deed – but wait, YOU could be the murderer!

Murder mystery parties are perfect for birthday’s, anniversaries, girlfriend getaways, rehearsal dinners, team building events and anyone who enjoys a great laugh. 

Our Minnesota Bed and Breakfast has been hosting murder mystery lunches and dinners from 8 to 80 guests for twenty years.  You can purchase tickets in any quantity for the dinner theater or packages that include lodging in one of our 18 guestrooms.

If you could use a good laugh, now is the time to visit our rustic Inn located on five wooded acres along the shores of beautiful Green Lake in Kandiyohi County.

Chocoholics Check Out This Special

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

 

Calling all Chocoholics, are you interested in sampling “the finest Belgian and Swiss Chocolates?” Mr. B’s Chocolatier is hosting an Easter Open House on Saturday, March 27th. This chocolate is out of this world and definately worth the drive to Willmar, MN.   Also a great time to fill your Easter basket with special chocolate.

If you want to make a night of it, stay at our bed and breakfast inn for $99.00 per night for two guests. Enjoy complimentary happy hour, breakfast buffet, relaxing soak in a double whirlpool tub, crackling fireplace and add dinner at our scenic restaurant with a spectacular view of the sunset over beautiful Green Lake.

Best Weekend Break: Foodies Adventure

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010


Foodies Adventure

Our Minnesota Inn is the perfect place for foodies to getaway this weekend. Our Foodies Adventure on Friday, March 26th is a fabulous evening of great food, friends and hospitality at our historic bed and breakfast Inn. Our chefs passion is preparing excellent food with a flair for flavor.

Want to make a night of it? Stay at the Inn with our $99 lodging special and relax in a double whirlpool tub, enjoy complimentary happy hour and a wonderful breakfast buffet.

Daylight Savings Time is here and Spring is near!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Today it is raining and overcast in Spicer, Minnesota and I am excited because Spring is near.  My thoughts turn to the anticipation of seeing the first crocus peak through the ground.

At our Minnesota Inn we are blessed to be located along the beautiful shores of Green Lake on a five acre natural park like setting. Summer is a great time of year in Central Minnesota with boating, swimming, fishing, biking, birding, bonfire’s, s’mores, sandcastles and catching lightning bugs at our MN bed and breakfast inn.

Looking for a fun event try our popular murder mystery dinners, foodie adventure nights, dinner cruises, all you can eat specials, dinner menu, and Sunday brunch.

While staying at our B&B you may want to visit our areas many interesting shops, parks, cinemas, theaters, golf courses and beaches. Here are a few links to the several fun places to visit while staying at our Minnesota bed and breakfast. Glacial Ridge Winery, Mill Pond Mercantile, Bead Jam, Mr. B’s Chocolatier, Bison Ranch, Sibley State Park, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Barn Theater, Twin Spin Cinema, Little Crow Ski Club and Big Kahuna Park.

Best Entertainment & Lodging Idea for New Year’s Eve!

Monday, December 28th, 2009
Are you looking for fun this New Year's Eve?

Are you looking for fun this New Year's Eve?

Do you remember the last time you had so much fun on New Year’s Eve that you laughed out-loud“I haven’t laughed so much in years!” “First experience with a murder mystery – what a blast!” are just a few of the comments we receive every time a guest participates  in our hilarious five-course murder mystery dinners.

This year say good-bye to 2009 and ring in 2010 with laughter, suspense, great food and friends!  Come for the evening entertainment and stay the night.  You will be sure to awake with a promising New Year’s Day resolution to enjoy life more.

Last minute $99.00 lodging special for 2. Reservations made after Monday, December 28th in our guestrooms located in our Honey House, Garden House and Carriage House.  Each guestroom features a queen bed, double whirlpool tub and fireplace.

Our Minnesota bed and breakfast is located on beautiful Green Lake in Spicer.  Just ten miles north of Willmar, forty-five miles from St. Cloud and 95 miles from Minneapolis/St.Paul.  Give us a call at 800-821-6675 or 320-796-5870 to make your reservation today.

Central, MN ~ Best Vacation Idea with lots of Area Indoor and Outdoor Activities

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Spicer Castle InnAre you looking for a great affordable vacation that offers wonderful food, cozy rooms with double whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, along with lots of activities at the Inn and in the area?  Look at what we have to offer at our Minnesota Bed and Breakfast located along the beautiful shores of Green Lake in Central Minnesota. 

Are you able to getaway mid-week?  If so we have a great offer for you!  $99.00 Lodging Special (Sunday through Thursday) along with our newly opened restaurant featuring All You Can Eat dinners served Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.  Wood Fire Grill Menu available Tuesday through Saturday, seating from 5-9 pm. Perfect gift idea for anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons.

Winter Activities at our Inn Include Be sure to sign up at the time you make your reservation to be sure your space is reserved.
Participating in our hilarious interactive Murder Mystery Dinners.
Enjoy a relaxaing Massage and Dinner.
Relax with a Candlelit Dinner from our Wood Fire Grill Menu
Surprise your special guest with a Romance Box awaiting in your room upon arrival.
Play Board and Card Games.
Read a book from our library.
Take your snowshoes out and enjoy an invigorating hike in the woods or on Green Lake.
Go Ice Skating on Green Lake – right out our front window.
Walk out on Green Lake to your Fish House (make advance reservation).
Sit by the bonfire and view the stars that look vibrant under the crisp winter sky.

Winter Outdoor Activities in our Area:
All listings below are located within 20 miles from our Inn
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center 
There is a variety of outdoor and indoor activities, such as, 6 miles of groomed trails for snowshoeing, cross country skiing  (snow shoe and cross country ski rental available), 40 ft. climbing wall to name a few fun winter events.  Located approximately 10 miles from our Inn on Lake Florida.
Sibley State Park
Sleigh Rides Scroll down the page to find contact information on sleigh rides. Spicer Winterfest and Ice Castle Weekend is January 16th.
Fireworks and outdoor events are planned each year for Winterfest activities.

Winter Indoor Activities in our Area:
Glacial Ridge Winery
Mr. B’s Chocolatier  320-235-1313
House of Jacob’s  Lefse and Gifts
Gossman Pottery
Whitney’s Music Jazz-n-Java
Spicer Floral & Sophia’s Gift Gallery 320-796-0176 
Bell Tower Antiques 320-796-5515
Stone Art 4Life  320-796-0848
Uniquely Knit
Flying Goose Quilt Shop
Banner Oak Pottery
Bead Jam
Heritage Falls Market
Mill Pond Mercantile
Angels & Ivy
Three Sister’s Amish Furnishings
Art House
J&L Bison Ranch
Glacial Ridge Alpaca’s

Coffee Shops 
Deidra’s Espresso Cafe and Bakery 320-796-6765
Latte Da Espresso
Caribou Coffee
Lulu Beans

Spa’s and Tanning
 Bellezza Spa
The New U Vitality Center 320-796-6398
Deb’s Tanning Salon 320-796-2905
Palm Tree Tanning  320-796-0500
Illusion’s Boutique & Tanning

Fitness
Snap Fitness 320-796-2424
YMCA

Museum
Kandiyohi County Museum
Mikkelson Collection
Schwanke Museum

Movie Theater
Twin Spin Cinema
Carmike Cinema

This is a partial list of events and unique shops in our area.  We would be delighted to put together a personalized package just for you.

Spicer, MN ~ Central Minnesota Best Last Minute Getaway ~ Great Girlfriends Getaway at Spicer Castle Inn

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th $99.00 Lodging Special for any guestroom (excluding John’s Cottage and Raymond’s Cabin).  Enjoy relaxing in a double whirlpool while you watch the flames dance in the fireplace. Historic Spicer Castle Inn on Beautiful Green Lake.

Looking for some laughs and great food?  Than our murder mystery dinner is just the ticket.  November 7th sign up for our afternoon Holiday Centerpiece Workshop and create a one of a kind centerpiece for your holiday table.  November 14th join the fun in our afternoon Holiday Shopping Expo and Wine/Cheese Sampling. 

 Or enjoy our new Wood Fire Grille Menu prepared at our new firepit is a great hit with our guests. Enjoy a relaxing evening during this beautiful time of year in central Minnesota’s bountiful lake country.  Embrace the crisp evening air and the yellows of the early fall colors in our panoramic view of Green Lake in our lakeside dining room. $20.00  per person.

Looking for something to do?  Go biking or walking on the paved trails, don’t want to bring your bike, rent one at the nearby Spicer Bike & Sports.  Visit Sibley State Park .   Sit by the shore and read a good book, check out the local Glacial Ridge Winery,  try your luck at shore fishing, shop at the nearby stores or catch a movie at the Twin Spin Cinema to name a few of the many things to do in our area.

Our last minute lodging special applies to reservations made after Tuesday, November 3rd.