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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.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Do you enjoy mystery and intrigue ~ laughing out loud and great food? Does Friday the 13th make for a special occasion? Look no further because Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th you can join us for a mysterious murder mystery dinner and best of all we are offering a Buy One Get One Free murder mystery ticket.
The evening includes a five-course dinner and here is a clue to our menu: Prime Rib and Shrimp, Shrimp Fettuccine, Roasted Chicken, Parmesan Crusted Walleye or Butternut Squash Ravioli and for dessert White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake with Melba Sauce and Whipped Cream.
Our guests have told us that our bed and breakfast located in Central Minnesota is “awesome,” “haven’t laughed this much in years.” “great beds!” . This is a great idea for a special birthday, anniversary, girlfriend getaway or just an evening of fun. We enjoy personalizing your special event with fresh flowers, massages, decorated cakes, chocolate covered strawberries and romantic candlelit dinners for two just to name a few ideas. If you have something special in mind or would like us to personalize your event, let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
Why not stay the night for only $99.00 for two adults ~and enjoy our cozy guestrooms or guesthouses with double whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Sit by our lakeside bonfire during these cool November nights and tell tales while you roast s’more and view the spectacular sunsets over the water. In the morning enjoy a four course breakfast in the dining room or brought to your guestroom.
Spicer Castle Inn is located on five wooded acres along the southeast shore of beautiful Green Lake in Spicer, Minnesota. Our b&b is located 45 minutes from St. Cloud and 90 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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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. 
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.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Tonight as I am bundled in a cozy blanket and enjoying a steaming cup of peppermint tea I can hear the wind outside rustling through the leaves. The air is crisp and the trees are turning crimson red and bright yellow ~ fall is here!
I am excited for our new fall wood fire dinner that runs every Thursday throught Sunday night. To get an idea of the grounds and outdoor fire pit click here to watch a short video.
Be sure to bring your camera as the sunsets are magnificent over Green Lake. John Spicer, who built this grand lake home in 1895 selected this spot for the sunsets and during the autumn season when the moon is full the reflection on the water it is truly transpiring. If you or someone special in your life is celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion or perhaps you are looking for a romantic getaway or fun girls night out our Fall Wood Fire Dinner is just for you.
I hope that you will be able to join us for a fun and exciting evening with great food, fellowship and a laugh or two. Click here to purchase tickets with or without lodging, or call 1-800-821-6675 and we will be happy to assist you. Be sure to check out our calendar of events for all the scheduled activities at our bed and breakfast Inn now through December 31st.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
On Beautiful Green Lake
This Halloween you can dress up in a costume, act silly, laugh out-loud and enjoy great food in our hilarious interactive Murder Mystery Dinner offered Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8:00 pm. Let’s get excited about the idea of having fun, like we did when we were young! I remember Halloween as a night filled with friends, fun and acting silly. One of my fondest halloween memories is when we were living in a remote mining town in Indonesia where Halloween was unheard of. My mother wanted my brother and I to have fun, and she knew I enjoyed trick or treating, somehow my mom informed the towns people of this American tradition and that night in the rain, wearing my witch costume that my mom had dyed black with hair dye , I left a trial of black bubbles where ever I went trick or treating, laughing and having a great time.
This Halloween get your family and friends together and make it a MN weekend getaway at our unusual bed and breakfast inn with 17 guestrooms, several of which features a double whirlpool tub and fireplace. Save on lodging with our $99 last minute deal that includes afternoon tea, one nights lodging (excluding John’s Cottage or Raymond’s Cabin) and a four-course breakfast. Sit by the bonfire telling tales and making s’mores.
Things to do in our area: visit our local winery, Glacial Ridge Winery, dress in a costume, go for a haunted hayride, sample wines and have fun at the Wicked Party on Friday, October 30th. Before you head out for an evening of fun enjoy a wonderful Wood Fire Dinner seated in our lakeside dining room. Stroll through the Willmar Jaycees Haunted House, visit Long Lake Antiques, Sibley State Park, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Three Sisters Amish Furniture Store, Agape Coffee House, Mill Pond Mercantile, Bead Jam Store, Twin Spin Cinema or the Bison Ranch.
Getaway to central Minnesota. Join us at the Inn. Unique bed and breakfast inn, lots of fun, last minute getaway … its a deal. See you soon! Call our reservation hotline. 1-800-821-6675. Or visit us online at http://www.spicercastle.com/index.html
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Are you looking for a last minute getaway that offers relaxation, beautfiul fall colors, scenic lake, walking and biking paths along with great food? Than our Columbus Day Special(Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12) is for you!
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue and our special will have you feeling anew. Stay at our Inn on beautiful Green Lake in Central Minnesota and enjoy our $99.00 lodging special including afternoon tea and four course breakfast. Add our wood fire dinner, $10.00 per person grill your own or $19.95 per person chef prepared. All entrees include: cranberry walnut salad, rolls, parmesan potato wedges, acorn squash and parsnip medley or roasted carrots. Your choice of: sirloin steak, roasted chicken breast, rosemary pork loin or shrimp skewer. Dessert choices: roasted apples with caramel sauce and ice cream, ultimate brownie torte ala mode or pumpkin cheesecake with caramel bourbon sauce. Beverages: coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chai tea, soda or we have our wine and beer list available.
While your at our B&B you can go hiking or biking on the paved trail, relax in a whirlpool tub while you watch the flames dance in the fireplace, take our canoe out and and view the shores of Green Lake, sit by our bonfire and roast s’mores as you tell tales, visit scenic Sibley State Park, Glacial Ridge Winery,or Twin Spin Cinema.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Inn where you will be greeted by gracious hospitality, great food and comfortable rooms while you enjoy your getaway to Spicer Castle Inn.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
We are excited to announce our new fall Spicer Castle Inn Fall Wood Fire Dinners. You can make your reservation just for dinner or if you are looking for a fun getaway include a night or two at our historic bed and breakfast Inn along the shores of beautiful Green Lake. The colors are just starting to show their autumn splendor – now is a great time to visit our Inn and enjoy the outdoors.
Fall is a beautiful season and the splendor of the sunsets across Green Lake was the reason John Spicer selected this location to build his lake home. There are 18 guestrooms, several with double whirlpool tubs and showers, fireplaces, coffeemakers, refirgerators and microwaves. Afternoon tea and a four-course breakfast are included with your stay.
Click here to read the menu and purchase tickets or packages with lodging rooms.
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.
Looking for some laughs and great food? Than our murder mystery dinner is just the ticket held Friday and Saturday or reserve your murder mystery lunch or dinner with a minimum of 8 guests any day of the week.
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 or try your luck at mini golf at the Big Kahuna Fun Park. Sit by the shore and read a good book, check out the local Glacial Ridge Winery, go canoeing along the shore of Green Lake, 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.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Spicer Castle Inn.
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Fall into fall
Labor Day is almost upon us, and with it comes shorter days, cooler weather, and outrageous fall color. When you are driving to work on a glorious fall day, do you ever feel the urge to jump out of the car and get into nature? When next that feeling strikes you, give us a call and plan a getaway to our bed and breakfast in central Minnesota.
Nestled in the woods on the shores of Green Lake, our Central Minnesota bed and breakfast is an ideal spot to immerse yourself in the blaze of autumn foliage. On warm days, the water still invites you to take off your shoes and roll up your pants. On chilly days, you just feel like putting on a cozy sweater and heading out into the woods. When you return to our central MN b&b, you can find a warm spot in front of the fireplace to enjoy a book, a cup of tea, or a snuggle.
Guests enjoy strolling the expansive grounds of our lakefront lodging. If you feel more energetic, nearby DNR Glacial Lakes Trail offers over 25 miles of paved trails through the Minnesota woods and prairie lands. This is the place to experience the serene beauty of our region. Though we are a short drive from St. Cloud and Minneapolis/St. Paul, we feel a world away. Don’t hesitate. Plan your getaway today.
Tags: fall color, fireplace, hiking, nature
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Summer Mid-Week Special
Summer is here – now is the time to slip on your sandals and get out the sunscreen. Whether you enjoy the indoors or outdoors, Spicer Castle Inn is your summer destination get-away. Mid-week travelers (Sunday through Thursday night) can save 20% on a two-night stay at our Inn.
While at Spicer Castle enjoy a glass of lemonade while you relax overlooking beautiful Green Lake, dine aboard the Spicer Castle Belle as you enjoy a 2.5 hour tour of Green Lake, laugh out loud at our humorous five course murder mystery dinner, go biking on the paved biking trails, canoe by the Inn, try your luck at fishing from shore, take a hike, go sunbatheing at the beach, sit by the bonfire while you make smores and count lightning bugs, put a puzzle together or play a board game while you reconnect with that special someone in your life.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Inn on beautiful Green Lake this summer!
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
Summer’s coming and now is the time to enjoy the warm weather at our Historic B&B on beautiful Green Lake. Experience an evening filled with laughter and great food in one of our hilarious murder mystery dinners.
Here is a list of a few things to do while visiting our historic bed and breakfast Inn. Relax in a double whirlpool tub or read a good book. Play a board game, cards or put a puzzle together. Use our complimentary canoe to paddle around in the water and catch a glimpse at the fish or loons. Take a hike or go bike riding on one of the many paved trails and catch the sweet fragrance of the lilacs and honeysuckle. Or do absolutely nothing and enjoy our lake country setting.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Spicer Castle Inn!
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