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What Matters in the Week Ahead for Global Markets
Here are the most important macroeconomic data and policy news events expected in the forthcoming week, brought to you by the Macro Horizons team, which also provides a cheat sheet analyzing the day's macro-economic events at 7 a.m. EST daily.
INDIA: 7 a.m. EST (5:30 p.m., New Delhi), December CPI [Previous +11.24% on-year]
Even with the country's economic growth slowing drastically, the Reserve Bank of India has raised interest rates to try to break the back of stubbornly high inflation. So far it's not working, as the price pressure are due more to supply bottlenecks than to overly hot demand. Another month of surging consumer prices – a big problem in a country where so much of the population is poor — will up the pressure on the RBI to raise rates even further, something authorities hope to avoid if at all possible. Still, the CPI isn't quite as important an input for the central bank as the wholesale price index, which will be released a day later. (MA)
INDIA: Time N/A, December wholesale price index [Previous +7.52% on-year].
India's wholesale inflation rate – the central bank's main inflation gauge — jumped to a 14-month high in November, even as the economy slowed. By now the WPI has remained above the central bank's comfort level of 5% for six months straight. In other words, this is no blip. The Reserve Bank of India has raised rates twice since August – not an easy move with economic growth so weak — but continued high WPI levels may force its hand again. (MA)
U.S.: 12:40 p.m. EST. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart speech at Rotary Club of Atlanta
Mr. Lockhart is the first Fed speaker in a busy week of events for U.S. central bankers. He will follow up on the offerings of St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and Richmond Fed President Richard Lacker on Friday in offering an assessment of the surprisingly weak Friday jobs report. Neither Messrs. Bullard nor Lacker did much to suggest that the data would derail Fed plans to continue down the tapering path. (MC)
JAPAN: 6:50 p.m. EST [8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Tokyo], November Balance of payments [October: deficit of 127.9 billion yen].
Japan has logged current-account deficits in successive months, an anomaly for a country that's such an export powerhouse. The figures are particularly worrying for the government and Bank of Japan, who are counting on a recovery in exports and domestic business investment to keep the recovery on track. Strength in those areas is seen as essential to overcoming the expected drag from a planned sales tax increase to take effect in April. (MA)
FRANCE: 2:45 a.m. EST (8:45 a.m. Paris) December consumer price index [Expected +0.4% on the month and +0.8% on the year vs. unchanged and +0.7%, respectively, in November]
November's CPI numbers raised concerns that France was sliding into deflation, especially amid the economy's struggles. But some of those fears should be alleviated by an uptick in December prices and by a few positive points of economic data, including strong year-end car sales. (AM)
U.K.: 4:30 a.m. EST (9:30 a.m. London)
–December consumer price index [Expected headline CPI +0.6% on the month and +2.2% on the year vs. +0.1% and +2.1%, respectively, in November; expected core CPI +1.8% on the year vs. +1.8% in November]
–December producer price index [Expected output PPI unchanged on the month and +1.0% on the year vs. -0.2% and +0.8%, respectively, in November; expected core output +0.9% on the year vs. +0.7% in November; expected input PPI -0.2% on the month and -1.6% on the year vs. -0.7% and -1.0%, respectively, in November]
Having fallen steadily during recent months, British inflation is likely to have ticked up slightly in December with pipeline price pressures also picking up, largely on the back of a rise in fuel prices. But there's unlikely to be anything here to worry the Bank of England or change its steady-as-she goes monetary policy–after all, consumer price inflation has averaged around 3% during recent years. (AM)
EURO ZONE: 5 a.m. EST (11 a.m. Brussels) November industrial production [Expected +1.4% on the month and +1.8% on the year vs. -1.1% and +0.2%, respectively, in October]
Manufacturing sentiment has been strong recently across most of the euro zone–with the notable exception of France. Investors will be looking for confirmation that this positive tone is filtering through to the real data. (AM)
U.S.: 8:30 a.m. EST. U.S. December retail sales. [Expected +0.2% vs. +0.7% in November.]
This is the definitive measure of the all-important holiday shopping season on consumer spending. Economists will look for signs of whether the onset of winter impacted people's shopping behavior last month. (MC)
U.S.: 12:45 p.m. EST. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Charles Plosser speech at La Salle University School of Business event.
Mr. Plosser returns to the roster of voters on the Federal Open Market Committee this year. So his predictably critical views of Fed stimulus policy matter more than they did before.
U.S.: 1:20 p.m. EST. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher speaks at the National Association for Corporate Directors in Dallas.
Not a voter this year, but Mr. Fisher, like Mr. Plosser, will inevitably draw attention with his critical position on quantitative easing. Now that the Fed is moving down the tapering path, have these guy softened their tone? (MC)
WORLD: 8 p.m. World Bank releases its Global Economic Prospects report.
The World Bank's team of development economists crunches their economic models in search of trends in the global economy. It's a very comprehensive look at the global forces at work. Worth paying attention to. (MC)
NEW ZEALAND: Time N/A December REINZ Monthly Housing Price Index [Previous +1.2% on-month]
Surging house prices have emerged as a key consideration for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which is expected to begin raising interest rates early this year to become the first developed-world central bank to hike rates since the global financial crisis. New rules on mortgage lending that took effect Oct. 1 led to a drop in housing sales volume in November, but housing prices continued to rise. The RBNZ would like to put off a rate hike for as long as possible, and the REINZ data will be a key input in its decision. (MA)
PHILIPPINES: Time N/A. November overseas remittances
This is not usually a major indicator on the Asian data calendar, but the release will be the first indication of how strongly the Filipino diaspora pitched in to help family members hit by Typhoon Haiyan in early November – a key source of support for the Philippine economy as it struggles with the costs of the storm. (MA)
GERMANY: 2:55 a.m. EST (8:55 a.m. Berlin) Full year real GDP [Expected +0.5% on 2012]
For all the talk about German economic strength and the focus on Germany's massive current account surplus, German growth is pretty paltry. A 0.5% expansion would suggest Germany's new coalition government will need to do something to boost domestic demand because for all the country's export strength it's just not providing enough oomph. (AM)
SPAIN: 3 a.m. EST (9 a.m. Madrid) December final consumer price index [Expected +0.3% on the year vs. +0.3% in November]
Spain's consumer prices for December are unlikely to be revised from preliminary estimates. They're still perilously close to outright deflation, but a healthier outlook for the wider economy should ensure inflation ticks up. (AM)
U.K.: 7:01 p.m. EST (12:01 a.m. Thursday, London) December RICS house price balance [Expected +60 vs. +58 in November]
Britain's real estate industry is bullish after strong house price gains last year. Expectations remain for another robust performance this year, with the economy picking up, credit conditions easy and little likelihood that the Bank of England will start to tighten anytime soon. (AM)
GREECE: Time N/A. Troika due in Athens to continue bailout discussions.
Given the Greek government's slim parliamentary majority and domestic exhaustion over the country's seemingly eternal depression, calls are for the Troika to relent on its austerity demands. Prospects for a relaxation of terms, debt relief and possibly a third rescue don't look great. (AM)
U.S.: 8:30 a.m. Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Empire State January manufacturing survey. [Manufacturing index expected 3.0 versus 0.98 in December.]
After some robust national survey results in December and November, regional surveys such as this one will provide an early gauge of whether the strength in manufacturing has continued into the New Year. (MC)
U.S.: 8:30 a.m. December producer prices index. [Expected +0.4% on month vs. -0.1% in November; Core PPI seen +0.1%, unchanged from November.]
The number to watch is the core PPI, which is less prone to volatility in energy prices and which therefore should smooth out the big swings of recent months. But with producer price inflation at just 0.7% on the year as of November, the index is flashing disinflation signals, highlighting the risk of deflation in the economy as a whole. This is the kind of number that's perhaps most likely to keep the Fed from unwinding stimulus aggressively. (MC)
U.S.: 11:50 a.m. EST. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans speaks at Corridor Economic Forecast Luncheon
Mr. Evans is something of a spokesman for the doves on the FOMC. But he's not a voting member this year. (MC)
WORLD: 1 p.m. EST. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks at U.S. National Press Club
For once, the IMF's work load appears lighter – at least in terms of crisis management. But with many emerging markets facing the risk of capital flight as the Fed heads down the tapering path, that could give the Fund something to worry about. (MC)
U.S.: 2 p.m. EST. U.S. Federal Reserve Beige Book for December.
This report summarizing surveys of regional business activity is a useful, bottom-up way to gauge the U.S. economy. It's also an indicator that the Fed itself pays close attention to, given that it is compiled by the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks. (MC)
BRAZIL: 3 p.m. EST. (6 p.m. Sao Paulo) Banco Central do Brasil monetary policy decision
Stubborn inflation and a gaping current account deficit have forced the Brazilian central bank to hike its benchmark Selic rate all the way up to 10% — among the highest rates in the world. That's despite persistent signs of sputtering growth. Economists believe there's still room for another rate hike at this meeting, but growth challenge means it may opt for a quarter-point move rather than the half-point increments at which it has been moving until now. (MC)
U.S.: 5:20 p.m. EST. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart speaks at the CFA Society of Atlanta
Mr. Lockhart's second appearance of the week. (MC)
AUSTRALIA: 7:30 p.m. EST (11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sydney), December unemployment rate [Previous +5.8% on-year].
Australia's unemployment rate has returned to within a whisker of its peaks during the global financial crisis, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia's best efforts to stimulate the economy with eight rate cuts in the past two years. Australian mining companies have shed thousands of jobs as Chinese demand for the country's commodity exports slows. In addition, the relatively strong Australian dollar–still above historical levels despite a significant fall over the past year – has taken its toll on manufacturing. These data will also show how the balance of employment in Australia is shifting between full- and part-time work, and by region. (MA)
GERMANY: 2 p.m. EST (8 a.m. Berlin) December final consumer price index [Expected +0.4% on the month and +1.4% on the year vs. +0.2% and +1.3% in November]
German consumer prices picked up in December after November's low number raised concerns about deflation. A pick-up in growth should help calm concerns about German deflation. (AM)
EURO ZONE: 5 a.m. EST (11 a.m. Brussels) December final consumer price index [Expected headline +0.3% on the month and +0.8% on the year vs. -0.1% and +0.9%, respectively, in November; expected core +0.7% on the year vs. +0.9% in November]
The most recent European Central Bank meeting showed that there were clear concerns about deflation, even if ECB President Mario Draghi said the risk of the single-currency region sliding into Japan-style deflation was low. But his emphasis was on the ECB's mandate to maintain price stability from both sides. In other words, if it stays this low for long, the ECB will look to step in with monetary stimulus measures. (AM)
U.S.: 8:30 a.m. EST
–December consumer price index. [Expected +0.3% vs. no change in November; Core CPI seen +0.1% vs. +0.2% in November.]
–Weekly unemployment insurance claims. [Initial claims expected 332,000 vs. 330,000 in prior week.]
The consumer price index current performance is not as alarming as that of the PPI, not in terms of its proximity to outright deflation. But continued softness in this indicator is something the Fed is very concerned about. The weekly jobless data, on the other hand, are providing some good news. While it's clear that employers aren't adding jobs at a rapid pace just yet – see last Friday's payrolls report – the unemployment claims numbers show that they're no longer laying people off. This is a fairly comfortable level for claims to be at. (MC)
U.S.: 8:30 a.m. EST. San Francisco Fed President John Williams speaks at Brookings Institution in Washington, DC
Mr. Williams has become something of the voice of the moderates on the Fed. When he shifts views it can help signal a move by the consensus. His speech at this event to mark the Fed's 100th Anniversary will reflect on lessons learned from the Great Recession of 2007-2009. It's not clear that this will offer much insight into the current situation and outlook, though such reflections are important for determining how policy will evolve going forward. (MC)
U.S.: 11:10 a.m. EST. Ben Bernanke speaks at Brookings Institution.
According to current Fed scheduling, this is Mr. Bernanke's last public appearance as Fed Chairman. Given that he, like Mr. Williams, is charged with reflecting on Fed history, there may not be much policy prescription to come from this. Indeed, in many respects, the Chairman is in hands-off mode, passing the baton to his successor, Janet Yellen. But if Mr. Bernanke does get to reflect on his eight years in the chairman's position, there's plenty of material for him to chew on. Very few leaders of the Federal Reserve have had to deal with the kind of tumult that occurred on his watch. (MC)
U.S.: 10 a.m. EST. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia January business outlook survey. [Index expected 8.0 vs. 7 in December.]
As with the New York Fed's manufacturing survey, the Philly Fed survey offers a chance to see whether the positive business outlook conveyed in private-sector surveys during December has continued on a regional basis in the New Year. (MC)
U.S.: 10 a.m. EST. National Association of Home Builders January Housing Market Index. [Expected 58, unchanged from December.]
The risk for the real-estate sector is that rising mortgage rates – a function of the increases that bond yields have seen in anticipation of the Fed paring back its bond-buying – slows demand down so much as to halt the advance in prices seen over the the past couple of years. (MC)
SINGAPORE: 7:30 p.m. EST (8:30 a.m. Friday, Singapore), December non-oil domestic exports [Previous minus 8.8% on-year]
Singapore's key non-oil exports indicator posted a surprise fall in November, as weak demand from Europe provided further evidence that the global recovery isn't yet filtering through to Asia. That's trouble for a country where trade flows dwarf the local economy. Still, Singapore's exports are notoriously volatile, so policy makers won't overreact to one month's data. More important is whether Singapore is losing competitiveness as North Asian countries like Taiwan and South Korea – which produce more high-value electronics — show a stronger pick-up from Western demand. (MA)
U.K.: 4:30 a.m. EST (9:30 a.m. London) December retail sales [Expected +0.2% on the month and +2.5% on the year vs. +0.3% and +2.0%, respectively.]
Some of the early Christmas trading figures have been disappointing, raising question marks about the sustainability of the recent consumption boom and thus the solidity of the economy's recovery. (AM)
U.S.: 8:30 a.m. EST. New residential construction housing starts and building permits. {Starts expected 0.985 million annualized rate vs. 1.09 million in November, -9.6% vs. +22.7%; Building permits seen at 1.02 million annualized vs. 1.01 million in November, -+1.0% vs. -3.1%.]
One reason economists started to feel more upbeat about the housing market's price gains during the prior year is that it was expected to feed through to construction and, thus construction jobs. Of late, that has been happening, But as higher rates start to curb demand for home mortgages, the construction activity could slow. That's one of the risks behind the Fed's tapering program. On the other hand, a low supply of housing inventory is expected to keep building activity humming along as investors seek to fill a demand for rental properties. (MC)
U.S.: 9:15 a.m. EST. December industrial production & capacity utilization. [Industrial production index expected +0.3% on month v s. +1.1% in December; capacity utilization expected 79.1% vs. 79% in November.]
There's expected to be something of a deceleration in December from the rapid growth in output that was recorded in November. But the fact that capacity utilization is still ticking up is a positive sign. (MC)
U.S.: 9:55 a.m. EST. Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan mid-January survey of consumers. [Index expected 83.5 vs. 82.5 end-December.]
With the stock market going ending December on a tear and other data pointing to a pickup in growth, it's thought that consumers will have opened the New Year in an ebullient mood. Whether that can be sustained after the market's weak start to the year and last week's disappointing jobs report is another matter. (MC)
U.S.: 12 p.m. EST Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey Lacker speaks at Richmond chapter of RMA event.


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Videos, Photos of Nighttime Surprise Migron Demolition
Watch the Shomron Residents' Council documentation of security forces marching into the community of Migron.
By Elad Benari
First Publish: 9/5/2011, 8:23 AM
The Shomron Residents' Council filmed a video on Sunday night as security forces in large numbers marched into the community of Migron and demolished three homes.
The security forces can be seen as they are marching into the community while residents are wondering why they were not wearing any ID badges.
Prior to the demolition, the residents held Selichot prayers, the prayers traditionally recited during the Jewish month of Elul which leads to the high holy days.
The media were barred from entering the town.
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Ballet East Dance Company has opened its new show, Turning Point at the Dougherty Arts Center in central Austin. The company performs new work semiannually, usually at the city-run Dougherty Arts Center. Ballet East is the longest running dance company in Austin; it was founded in 1978 by its current artistic director, Rudolfo Mendez. Mendez and co-artistic director Melissa Villarreal have created dances and taught classes almost without interruption over this time. Their work in modern and ballet technique continues to show the freshness and innovative possibilities of these movement styles.
Turning Point was highlighted by a tribute recreation of "After the Rain," a dance by Fred Benjamin. Benjamin was a student of Talley Beatty, and Benjamin was one of the innovators of a fusion form termed ballet-jazz. He also worked on Broadway and internationally. "After the Rain" is a good anthology example of his work, well-executed by the Ballet East dancers. The up-tempo second half of the piece was especially exemplary.
Another guest choreographer was Andrea Ariel, whose star is still rising in the world of dance and performance. Her longterm work as a solo choreographer defies categorization, witness last fall's The Bowie Project. Here, with the Ballet East dancers, she presented "In the Rat Race" a dance made with modern technique, ballet technique, and gestural technique. The combination held together well in keeping with Ballet East's standard approach. Her musical accompaniment was by Peter Stopschinski, one of the key composers on the Austin music scene. The musical piece featured Stopschinski's trademark beehive hum among the bass strings and perhaps even the keyboards. Ariel's movement included a lengthy floorwork section; Ariel finds expressive content in her dancers moving on the floor where other choreographers usually place dancers on the floor merely as punctuation or transitions between sections.
Melissa Villarreal finished the program with her showcase piece, "Eleven," featuring all the company dancers. The piece was indeed worthy of Ballet East, and choreographic credit was given to the company. The company as currently configured is well worthy of this attention now and in the future.
Additional pieces by company members filled out the program, led by Juan Pablo Flores' "Luz Eterna," a solo performed by himself. A surprising treat was "Spring Wax," performed by four youngsters in the Ballet East school company. The girls, for whom the term "adorable" was coined, performed their work enthusiastically. Their sheer happiness at being onstage was evident throughout, with no stage fright at all. Clearly, these are the dancers of the future.
The remaining pieces showed their young choreographers in the midst of their explorations of ballet technique. "Heroes" was largely a miming tribute to America's military heroes.
Nowadays, young dancers try out for Ballet East after finding the company on the internet. Artistic Director Rudolfo Mendez described this situation as one of the principal changes he has seen in the company since he founded it in 1978, and it has been entirely unexpected. Future changes and trends may also be surprising. Turning Point has shown that in the midst of this change, what has continued is Ballet East's success in creating new and memorable performances from traditional techniques.
Turning Point continues through May 11, 2014 at the Dougherty Arts Center in central Austin.


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Cork-Clad Treehouse Grows Roots & Intermingles with the Branches
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- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoNestled into the branches of a hundred year old oak tree in Extremadura, Spain is private treehouse for children to play and adults to relax in. The Rooted Treehouse, designed and built by Alicante-based Urbanarbolismo, is hidden amongst the branchesand leaves of the tree as a secret escape. To minimize impact on the tree, the deck and enclosed space are held up by extra stabilizers and supports that extend down to the ground like roots. The treehouse relies on natural daylighting and is covered in a heather-like material and raw cork bark.1
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoTo design the treehouse and minimize the impact on the tree, Urbanarbolismo utilized photogrammetry to make an accurate 3D model of the tree.2
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoWith this model, the team could fine tune their design to fit within the branches exactly, planning ahead where all the supports would go and appropriately building for the load.3
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoIn the end, no branch or stick was cut during construction and the entire tree remains intact.4
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoThe main tree room sits within the center of the trees branches, while the deck unfolds in front of it and wraps around large branches.5
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoSome of the branches shoot up through the roof creating a canopy of leaves and shade.6
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoMultiple supports reach down to the ground acting as additional foundations and access points up to the treehouse.7
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoStairs, rope ladders, a slide and a bridge provide access to the treehouse and are the only things visible from a distance sticking out underneath the leaves.8
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoThe treehouse's silhouette shows how much it relies on the extra stabilizers for support so as not to impact the tree.9
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoWindows around the main room fill the space with filtered light to simulate natural lighting.10
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoThe roof is covered in heather, which gives it a thatched roof look and long strips of raw cork bark are used as cladding.11
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoThe cork, which is a local product, is completely untreated or processed and still has lichen on it from when it was growing on the tree.12
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoAt night internal lights shine out from the space.13
- The Rooted Treehouse-UrbanarbolismoThe treehouse is meant to be hidden from viewers and to blend into the natural space.14


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"It was quiet and peaceful" Sherry-Warsaw, IN February 2015
"Quite and Clean" Kyan- Mishawaka, IN February 2015
"We both loved how calm everything was, and all the staff were very friendly" Shania-Topeka, IN February 2015
"Staff went out of their way to make us happy" Diane-Bourbon, IN February 2015
"The hospitality was great. The Staff was very friendly and helpful" Tiffany-Bristol, IN February 2015
"It was very relaxing, private and quiet" Lynn-Nappanee, IN February 2015
"The staff was friendly and always available and helpful" Abigail-Oak Creek, WI February 2015
"Peace and quiet and undisturbed privacy" Toby-Bristol, IN February 2015
"Exceptionally friendly staff" Michaelina-Plainfield, IN February 2015
"Liked Friendly hotel staff and friendly family atmosphere" Lyle-Shipshewana, IN February 2015
"Very relaxing! The rooms were very clean" Roy-Shipshewana, IN February 2015
"The pool was great!" Lucinda-Ligonier, IN February 2015
"You staff is very friendly" Amy-Peru, IN January 2015
"We enjoyed peace and quiet" Tricia-Botkins ,OH January 2015
"Great service from Kari and outstanding housekeeping staff!" Dave- January 2015
"The hotel environment is very comfortable and the grounds are beautiful" Mark-Lawrenceburg, IN January 2015
"Very nice location and the rooms were nice" Jordan-Sidney, OH January 2015
"The woods and trails were nice. We bring our dog and enjoy walking through the trails" Richard-English, IN January 2015
"The rooms were very clean" Theresa- January 2015
"The staff was very helpful" Jonas-Nappanee, IN January 2015
"The fudge cake was amazing" Rachelle-Mishawaka, IN January 2015
"Hotel was very peaceful" Frank-Walkerton, IN January 2015
"The staff was very friendly" Janet-Syracuse, IN January 2015
"Had very warm and homey feeling" Kelly-Bluffton, IN January 2015
"Liked how the rooms were prepared for the couple getaway" Devon-Topeka, IN January 2015
"Very quiet and relaxing" Melvin-Shipshewana, IN January 2015
"Enjoyed being without kids and not having to leave this place for anything" Kelly-Silver Lake, IN January 2015
"The hotel was very clean and quiet" Barb-Logansport, IN January 2015
"The room was very clean and the breakfast was good" Shura-Defiance, OH January 2015
"The rooms were quiet and the resort was quaint" Karen-Protage, IN January 2015
"The hotel is clean and quiet, and the staff was very friendly" Sheila-Warsaw, IN January 2015
"I really enjoyed the rose pedals and swan towels on the bed" Chris- South Bend, IN January 2015
"The romance package was lovely and the desserts were fantastic" Todd- Milford, IN January 2015
"We enjoyed the romance package" Kate-Greenfield, IN January 2015
"The rose swan was beautiful, Thank you" William-Niles, MI January 2015
"The warm pool was nice" Ruth-Lafayette, IN January 2015
"The Gazebo was great. My husband blind folded me and walked me out to it and danced with me to our song in the middle of the night. Thank you!!" Crystal-South Bend, IN December 2014
"The staff was very helpful and friendly" Tim-Elkhart, IN December 2014
"The rooms were clean and the fresh cookies and lava cake were a big hit" Jaclyn-Fort Wayne, IN December 2014
"The layout of the room was nice" Kailyn-Warsaw, IN December 2014
"The staff was pleasant and accommodating and the free WIFI was nice" Yori-Walton, IN December 2014
"Hot baked chocolate chip cookies! What a surprise!" Tracy-Elkhart, IN December 2014
"The rose petals and swan towels were very cool" Mary-Syracuse, IN December 2014
"Very Cozy and relaxing and lots of space to enjoy" Celeste-South Bend, IN December 2014
"Was very quiet and peaceful" Dale-Silver Lake, IN November 2014
""Friendly Family atmosphere and helpful friendly staff" Marilyn-New Haven, IN November2014
"Beautiful and quiet atmosphere" Richard-North Webster, IN November 2014
"The Jacuzzi in the room was great" Shell-Quinton, MS November 2014
"The Breakfast was really good" Leesburg, IN November 2014
"Was nice to be able to have our dog with us" Joyce-Carmel, IN November 2014
"Rooms were very clean and the staff was friendly" Jon-Huntington, WV November 2014
"The romance package was nice and the lava cake was so good" Joe-Indianapolis, IN November 2014
"It is beautiful here" Joy-Deer Foot, IN November 2014
"We liked the warm homey atmosphere" Todd-Decatur, IN November 2014
"The beds were very comfortable got a great night sleep" Jessica-Grand Rapids, MI November 2014
"Very Homey feel. Great chocolate cake!!!" Betty-Goshen, IN November 2014
"A very comfortable cozy place and Most courteous staff" Tom-Bay City, MI November 2014
"The jacuzzi in the room was great" Sarah-Sturgis, MI December 2014
"The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was delicious" Anthony- Three Rivers, MI December 2014
"We liked the jacuzzi in the room and memory foam bed" Fort Wayne, IN December 2014
"We really like the hot tub in the room" Kyle-Goshen, IN November 2014
"It was very peaceful got, got a great night sleep" Katie-Goshen, IN November 2014
"The rooms were clean, and the breakfast was good" Paul-Depere, WI November 2014
"The Staff was friendly" Charles Maryville, TN November 2014
"The special touches in the room for that romance feel" Goshen, IN November 2014
"We liked the chocolate lava cake, rose pedals, swan shaped towels and the messages were awesome" Case-Hicksville, OH November 2014
"We enjoyed the great staff and clean rooms" Jeff-Coldwater, MI November 2014
"The room was set-up amazingly! And the staff was very friendly" Ceressa-Shipshewana, IN November 2014
"The atmosphere and staff were nice" Amanda-Elkhart, IN November 2014
"The hospitality was amazing! Brenda was attentive and welcoming." James-Goshen, IN November 2014
"The rooms were quiet and inviting" Travis-Elkhart, IN 11/2014
"Great staff! There were very friendly." Nathan-Elkhart, IN 11/2014
"Very Friendly Hospitality!" Loranna-Topeka, IN 11/2014
"The secluded, quiet area around the hotel was great." Nathan- New Paris, IN 11/2014
"The Chocolate desert was very good." Ben-Jenison, MI 11/2014
"The rooms were very inviting, and it was awesome the way the towels were fixed on the bed." Daniel-Shishewana, IN 11/2014
"The rooms nice and clean" Barabra-Millersburg, IN 11/2014
"We loved the atmosphere of the hotel, the rose petals and the swans were a nice touch." Bailey-Ft Wayne, IN 11/2014
"We enjoyed our visit. Please do not change what you do!" Scott-Goshen IN, 10/ 2014
"The room was beautiful with Rose Petals and Swan Towels, nice clean personal touch." Naomi-Winona Lake IN, 10/2014
"Our stay was very relaxing. The candles and rose petals were a nice touch" Christina-Howard, IN, 09/2014
"This is a beautiful establishment, I would recommend it to anyone" Patricia-Fairland IN, 09/2014
"We really enjoyed our stay here. The warm cookies and milk were a treat" Cheryl- Paulding OH, 09/2014
"The grounds are lovely" Evan-Pauling OH, 08/2014
"We loved the homey atmosphere, and the fire place" Kevin-Mount Vernon OH, 08/2014
"We will be back! Our excellent experience is all the encouragement we need." Ronald-Ft. Wayne IN, 07/2014
"We have already made plans to come back next month" Necole-Sauk Village, 07/2014
"Our family had an extreemly good time and will be back for sure" Kayla-Goshen IN, 06/2014
"The hotel manager did and exceptional job. She is an excellent people person. Very helpful when I was trying to book on line" John-Semindle FL 06/2014
"This will be my choice if I am back in this area" Sara-Salt Lake City UT, 06/2014
"We will be back if we are in the area." Cindy-Peru IN, 06/2014
"We really liked the rocking chairs on the porch" Heather-Goshen IN, 06/2014
"We loved the atmosphere and the attention we received from the staff" Lynn-Goshen IN, 06/2014
"We loved it! Great package at a great price." Chris-Ft Wayne IN 05/2014
"We will stay again whenever we are in the area" Margaret- Greenwood IN,05/2014
"The staff is aslways friendly and looking for ways to help." Orlando FL, 05/2014
"The property is beautiful and peaceful" Milissa-Jorithie CT,05/2014
"Everything was amazing here" Steve-New Haven IN, 5/2014
"This place is perfect, we will be back" Brett-Middlebury IN 5/2014
"I love that you put on events for different organizations. I also love to hop on the website Mary-Valporaiso IN, 5/2014
"I really enjoyed myself here, it is a nice place to stay". Katrina-Laporte IN, 5/2014
"I've been coming here for years!" Ken-Griffith IN, 4-2014
"The hotel manager was awesome" Cassandra-Leesburg IN, 4-2014
"Your prices are reasonable and the service is good." Adam-Big Rock IL, 4-2014
"The nice staff had our room nice and warm when we arrived" Terry-Milford IN, 4-2014
"What a nice, family friendly atmosphere" Maria-Chicago IL, 4-2014
"Brook Pointe is a quaint and cozy place to stay" Jerimiah-Syracuse IN, 4-2014
"The customer service was great! We will be back" Julie-Shipshewana IN, 4-2014
"There was no motel feel. It felt like we were visiting someone's home" Michael-Anderson IN 4/2014
"The spacious rooms were nice" Melissa-North Webster IN, 4/2014
"Quiet place with good value, will return" Chris-Ft. Wayne IN, 4/2014
"We loved the romantic get away" Karen-Dowagiak MI, 4/2014
"The staff was very helpful" Jean-Marysville OH, 4/2014
"We loved the walk through the woods" Jan-Carmel IN, 4/2014
"We loved the quiet, country setting and cozy atmosphere" Jean-Bay City MI, 4/2014
"It was very quiet and relaxing" Sage-Milford IN, 4/2014
"The breakfast room was very nice and attractive" Robert-DeKalb IL, 4/2014
" We have recommended you to anyone coming this way." Glen-East Jordan MI, 3/2014
"It was all together a great stay. Very good service and cleanliness" Samantha-Goshen IN, 3/2014
"I enjoyed the quiet" Mike-Milford IN, 03/2014
"I really like that the rooms are no smoking" Jeff-Greenwood IN, 03/2014
"This is a very quiet and great setting" Tricia-New Paris, IN, 3/2014
"The friendliness and family feeling. The manager goes out of her way to insure the guests happiness." Bethany- Elkhart IN, 2/2014
" The atmosphere is cozy. Loved the convenient location." April-Muscation IO 2/2014
"The staff made us feel very comfortable, right at home" Amanda-Syracuse IN, 2/2014
"We loved the Romance Package" Ryan-Bristol IN, 2/2014
"The couples get away was very nice. Loved the cake and fancy towels" Megan Ft. Wayne IN 2/2014
"Your pricing is affordable. Hotel is quiet and clean." Lynn, Belina OH, 1/2014
"The room was beautiful and room service was great"-Joseph-Goshen IN, 1/2014
"The staff is fantastic" Derek-Anderson IN 1/2014
"Cleanliness, friendliness and atmosphere. We were made to feel so welcome" Alice – Champaign IL, 12/2013
"We love that you are close to everything but out of the way" Alan-Alexandria IN, 12/2013
"Room was nice and clean. Great staff" Janet-Carmel IN , 12/2013
"The whole place smells fresh and clean" Julie-Elkhart IN, 11/2013
"Beautiful property, friendly staff, very welcoming" Thias-Churubusco IN, 11/2013
"The people here are great" Lana-Willard WI,11/2013
"We had a couple's getaway, loved the jacuzzi room" Mike-Goshen IN,10/2013
"The hotel was clean, quiet and close to everything" Brad-Mishawaka IN,10/2013
"We loved how nice the room looked when we came in." Kathlene-Ft. Wayne IN, 9/2013
"This place feels like home, very family like feeling" Barbara-Indianapolis IN 9/2013
"The size of the cookies is fantastic! Very friendly staff" Alan-Rochester MN, 9/2013
"The lobby and rooms are very cozy" Cathy-Louisville KY, 8/2013
"The kitchen area and rooms are clean" Amenity – Plainfield IL 8/2013
"It is beautiful" Dave 8/2013
"We enjoyed the breakfast" Edgar – Fallbrook CA 8/2013
"Homey Atmosphere" Linda – Battlecreek MI, 8/2013
"It was relaxing" Dawn – Jones MI 8/2013
" We liked the "homey" feeling" Darwin -Sisco IL 8/2013
"The rooms are spacious and comfortable" Arnold – Bloomington IN 8/2013
"Quiet and Clean" Bryce – North Fort Meyers FL 8/2013
"Beautiful grounds" Derlene – Bloomington 8/2013
"Comfortable Beds" Emmar – Comstolk Park MI 8/2013
"We liked the jaccuzzi" Kim – Syracuse IN 8/2013
"Convenient to location" Milton- Powder Springs GA 8/2013
"Friendly service-Very Helpful" Donell- Kentucky 8/2013
"Very peaceful surroundings and very accommodation staff" Charlene- San Angelo, TX 8/2013
"Liked the desserts, hot tub, towel sculptures and the room was lovely" Terry- Goshen, IN 8/2013
"Friendly staff and it feels like home" John- New Paris, IN 8/2013
"Liked the people, pool and the property was nice" Ricky- Leesburg, IN 8/2013
"It was clean, quiet, and close to the lake" John- Indianapolis, In 8/2013
"Liked the hospitality and cleanliness" Janet- Tinley Park, IL 8/2013
"The people are so warm and friendly and patient with our young relative, who were not quiet" David- Bethesda MD 8/2013
"Comfort of the rooms" Elmer- Angola, IN 8/2013
"Liked the pool, cable, and breakfast" April- Cromwell, IN 8/2013
"Liked the price, the location, the clean rooms, and the great personal" Gerald, Des Plains, IL 8/2013
"Liked the Jacuzzi tub. The room looked nice with rose petals and swans on the bed. The staff was nice" Tracy- Elkhart, IN 8/2013
"Friendly Staff at front desk! the memory foam mattress was so comfy!!" Shaela- Goshen, IN 8/2013
"Liked the Pool" Timothy- Miamisburg, OH 8/2013
"Jacuzzi and walking trails. Also great quite setting" James- Middlebury, IN 8/2013
"Quiet and Clean" Russ- Louisville, KY 7/2013
"Simple, clean,attractive,inexpensive and a good value" Dick- Meridan Hills, IN 8/2013
"Very nice and quiet" Jeffrey- Centerview, MO 7/2013
"Peace & quiet and the staff was friendly" David- Naperville, IL 7/2013
"Very nice and quite" Jeffery- Centerview, MO 7/2013
"The room and bed was very comfortable. The waffles were delicious as were the cookies" Tipka- New Philadelphia, OH 7/2013
"I liked everything!!" Jo Ann- Ferguson, MO 7/2013
"The check in and check out process was fast and easy. I loved the big room" Isley- Nobelsville, IN 7/2013
"Liked the swimming pool, country setting and complementary air mattress" Lynnnette- Whitewater, WI 7/2013
"Friendly & helpful staff. Very patient with the kids" Colleen- Mansfield, OH 7/2013
"Likes Everything! Room size, Extremely friendly staff, location and rate" Elizabeth- Carmel, IN 7/2013
"Home-like, Warm cookies, Breakfast and staff" Leslie- Indianapolis, IN 7/2013
"Quiet and friendly staff" Bryan- Knightstown, IN 7/2013
"Quiet and clean" Dusty- Indianapolis, IN 7/2013
"Convenient, and nice accommodations" Betty- Deerfleld, IL 7/2013
"Quiet, the price is right and it is clean" Dawn fort Wayne, IN 7/2013
"Quiet, spacious rooms, beautiful grounds and helpful staff" Fran- Syracuse, IN 7/2013
"Quite, Nice pol, clean room, friendly staff, nice sized room pretty setting for the Inn" David- Moravia, NY 7/2013
"Quiet, Very clean. Your crew was excellent" Cheryl- Whitmore Lake, MI 7/2013
"Very friendly staff! and helpful too" Benjamin- Lowell, MI 7/2013
"Very clean and smoke free" Kelly- Milton, IN 7/2013
"Quite and friendly like home atmosphere. Beds are very comfortable" Hal- Avon, IN 7/2013
"Liked the people, the staff was very helpful" Wendy- Fort wayne, IN 7/2013
"The staff was AMAZING!" Susan- Rushville, IN 7/2013
"Likeed the staff, bed and breakfast. ALL GOOD!" Brian- Eaton, IN 7/2013
"The peacefulness of the hotel, the chocolate chip cookies and the recycle bin is a great idea. Beautiful facility and grounds." Berny- Waunakee, WI 7/2013
"Nice Spacious rooms" Ion- Goshen, IN 7/2013
"Nice room, Nice People" Baetbel- Germany 7/2013
"Room was very clean" Johnathon-Warsaw, IN 7/2013
"Liked the Quietness" Jarad- Syracuse, IN 7/2013
"Very nice, Like to get away from chain hotels" Henry- Waunakee, WI 7/2013
"The relaxed home-like feel" Crystal Lake, IL 7/2013
"Large rooms & counter space in bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff" Karen- Muskego, WI 7/2013
"Friendly Staff, clean room. Noticed and appreciated updates to breakfast room" David-Chatham, IL 7/2013
"Clean room, Friendly Staff, Healthy type breakfast options" Jane- Fort Wayne, IN 7/2013
"Everyone is helpful & friendly. Our rooms has new shades & mattress, seats and a coffee maker" Annie- Fairmount, IN 7/2013
"Immaculately clean room and comfortable climate" Nyleen- Anderson, IN 7/2013
"People working here, very friendly & new gym equipment" Miranda- Leesburg, IN 7/2013
"Convenience, comfort, and the ambiance of the exteriors" AJ- Florida 7/2013
"Friendliness & prompt service of staff" Deborah- 7/2013
"Over all cleanliness is great. Staff was friendly" Mike- Bristol, IN 7/2013
"The handicap accessories and the walk-in showers" A.J.- Melbourne, IL 7/2013
"Very clean" Cheryl, Cortland, OH 6/2013
"The lobby fire place, breakfast-good job" Teri- Syracuse, IN 6/2013
"Cost, where located and and INN not a hotel" Traci- Indianapolis, IN 6/2013
"Nice clean rooms" Bev- Syracuse, IN 6/2013
"Breakfast and plenty of towels" Ray- West Chester PA 6/2013
"Beautiful building and grounds. Restful surroundings. Comfortable bed and good air conditioning" Stephen- Welland, Ontario 6/2013
"Clean Rooms. Liked the pool and exercise room" John- Muncie, IN 6/2013
"Quiet, clean and nice breakfast" Mike- Springfield, OH 6/2013
"Friendly Staff and Clean facility" Darwin- Cisco, IL 6/2013
"Location, very nice breakfast area, large room and 7 good prices" Curt- Indianapolis, IN 6/2013
"It is a quiet beautiful setting. All the staff was very friendly & helpful. I really like the screened in porch" Donna- Webster City IA 6/2013
"The Staff was professional and attentive, the room were immaculate the grounds were the loveliest I'd ever seen" Bethany- Round Rock, TX 6/2013
"Quiet and Peaceful" Curt- Indianapolis, IN 6/2013
"Quiet, Convenient, Clean" Cathy- Villa Grove, IL 6/2013
"Jacuzzi, the candles, rose petals and sparkling drink were nice" Anita- Goshen, IN 6/2013
"Good breakfast, clean rooms, and reasonable rates" Mike- Niles, MI 6/2013
"Was a "Home" like atmosphere! Friendly staff" Gerald- Elizabethtown, IN 6/2013
"Quiet and peaceful. Glade to see you have recycling" Chuck- Blue Ridge, GA 6/2013
"The romance package was perfect, The hotel staff is very very close second. Very friendly and professional" Mark Brown- Noblesville, IN 6/2013
"The Value! Its worth every penny!" Karen- Indianapolis, IN 6/2013
"Location and Cleanliness" Patricia- Jacksonville, FL 6/2013
"NO KIDS!" Melissa- Columbia City, IN 6/2013
"Liked the indoor pool, cookies, Had Plenty of towels and Michelle who checked us in was great and the girl after that" Lynda- Goshen, IN 6/2013
"Plenty of Towels, Cleanliness and attractive entrance and Lobby" Merle- Highland Park, IL 6/2013
"Comfortable Bed and quiet" Michael- Fenton, MO 6/2013
"Gorgeous outside Environment & very gracious employees" Andrew- Mechanicville, NY 6/2013
"Clean rooms and Helpful staff" Simmons- Green Valley, AZ 6/2013
"Friendly Staff, Clean rooms, Peaceful atmosphere for a hotel" Nancy- Bradenton, FL 6/2013
"The Staff was very friendly and helpful" Laura- Elkhart, IN 6/2013
"Liked the Staff, Breakfast and the cookies" John 6/2013
"Romantic Evening, Hot tub and wine" Brent- 6/2013
"Friendly and helpful staff" Kris- Avon, OH 6/2013
"Peaceful and everyone was very nice" Maria- Goshen, IN 6/2013
"Friendly and helpful staff. Yoga was a bonus" Amy- 6/2013
"Excellent service & hospitality. Jennifer was especially helpful in assisting us, with clean up and providing material, etc. She is to be commended for the help above and beyond the call. Thank you!" William- Breman, IN 6/2013
"Roomy rooms and extra chairs. Very Clean. Loved the breakfast and Warm cookies. Everyone is very friendly. Loved the location" Dixie- Warasaw, IN 6/2013
"Homey Feel and accommodating Staff" Hunter- Alexandria, VA 6/2013
"Friendly People, Size of the room, breakfast, grounds, Pool and internet" Dog- Warsaw, IN 6/2013
"Very peaceful, Syracuse is a favorite destination" Herbert- Elkhart, IN 6/2013
"Clean room, good bed, window shades and friendly staff" Debbie- Ballwin, MO 6/2013
"Nice and Clean" Koger- Clinton, OH 6/2013
"Warm, comfortable bed, and size of the room" Gerald- Greentown, IN 6/2013
"The staff is friendly, rooms are clean and big, breakfast is awesome" Kelly- Pierceton, IN 6/2013
"We like the fact that you're "green". Recycling is so important to us, too" Roger- Akron, OH 6/2013
"The pool and your new breakfast staff" Mike- Grand Haven, MI 5/2013
"Friendly accommodating staff" Randy- Fort Wayne, IN 5/2013
"Very relaxing" Robert-Elkhart, IN 5/2013
"Friendly staff and clean" Vickie- Akron, IN 5/2013
"Price is reasonable. Message therapist was a nice addition. Everyone (staff) is very friendly" Richard- Schaumburg, IL 5/2013
"The hospitality from everyone. How Clean everything was. How comfortable the bed was. All the singing birds" Jean- Wakarus 5/2013
"Very pretty, friendly staff and a nice place" Billy- Marshall, IL 5/2013
"Clean rooms and quiet environment" Cassandra- Leesburg, IN 5/2013
"Courteous desk staff, clean room, and convenient" Tracy- Olmsteed, OH 5/2013
"Very nice place, breakfast and very clean" Linda- Conestoga, PA 5/2013
"Liked the peace and quiet" Glen- Lake Zurich, IL 5/2013
"Liked the overall feel of cleanliness" Laura- Fort Wayne, IN 5/2013
"Friendly staff, clean, breakfast was much better than previous stays. Great staff!" John- Hudson, IN 5/2013
"Very roomy and a good breakfast" Jason- Syracuse, IN 5/2013
"Very nice" Leonard- Woodhaven, MI 5/2013
"Cleanliness is always the prime factor when staying anywhere but home" Leonard- Syracuse, IN 5/2013
"Quite Setting" Amber- Syracuse, IN 5/2013
"The staff was friendly" Joshua- Muncie, IN 5/2013
"Cozy, comfortable, breakfast, pool and friendly Staff" Nancy- Paoli, IN 5/2013
"Comfortable, beautiful setting, and affordable" Melanie- Geneva, OH 5/2013
"Very Friendly and Quaint place" Patricia- Astaeula, OH 5/2013
"Clean and comfortable" Joseph- Eden, WI 5/2013
"Liked the real glasses, cups and dishes" Rachael- Marshall, IL 5/2013
"Very close to the lake" Nusbaum- Hobart, IN 5/2013
"Very Beautiful Inn. Everything was very nice" Lee- Middlebury, IN 5/2013
"Staff was super friendly" Jurek- South Bend, IN 5/2013
"How Quiet it is" Dan- Denver, CO 5/2013
"Nice Setting and Friendly Staff" Lisa- LaPort IN 5/2013
"Liked the bed, relaxed staff" Debra- New Paris, IN 5/2013
"Quiet, clean and friendly staff" Jackie- Heartford, IN 5/2013
"The staff was great, and by far the most helpful and friendliest that I've stayed with while being on the road" Nathon-St. Leouis, MO 4/2013
"Friendly Staff, Clean Facilities, nice breakfast, warm cookies" Ryan- Kimberling City, MO 4/2013
"Convenience and comfy Atmosphere" Dick- Omaha, NE 4/2013
"The Price is Right. Convenience and beauty of setting" Carl- Dekalb, IL 4/2013
"Very Quiet, Friendly Atmosphere, Very comfortable beds, and very helpful" Diana- Mansfield, OH 4/2013
"Swimming Pools and Waffles!" Jay-Milford, IN 4/2013
"We loved the new memory foam beds" Kyle- Fairmount, IN 4/2013
"Liked that was a place to stay in a Small town" Debbie- Syracuse, IN 4/2013
"Quiet, Comfortable, Clean and friendly Staff" James- N. Charleston, SC 4/2013
"The Staff was very welcoming!" Natalia- Syracuse, IN 4/2013
"Friendly Staff" Jo- Terra Haute, IN 4/20103
"The rooms are clean & comfortable. Housekeeping is excellent!" Regina- Crossville, TN 4/2013
"How quiet it was and the scenery. The staff was very nice and helpful. Thank you for helping me make my husband's birthday special. Venessa- Granger, IN 4/2013
"Its relaxing and quiet. The hot tub was great. Great price for room. Good Breakfast. Nice location for a hotel." David- Winona Lake, IN 4/2013
"Rooms were clean" Chris- Cromwell, IN 04/2013
"YOUR EMPLOYEES ARE THE BEST!!!" Andrew- Cedar Lake, IN 04/2013
"Beautiful Place and good breakfast" Dori- Warsaw, IN 04/2013
"Helpful staff" Vicky- Warsaw, IN 04/2013
"Friendly Staff" Ed– Syracuse, IN 04/2013
"It was Quiet" Veronice- Cromwell, IN 04/2013
"To the wonderful people at Brook Point INN, we want to thank you for your warm welcoming and hospitality. We enjoyed spending our 5th anniversary with you. We are looking forward to visiting again. Until then, Thank very much!" Tyler & Samantha- 04/2013
"Staff was Friendly, Clean Facility" Greg- 04/2013
"Very quiet" Tom- Castalia, OH 04/2013
"Everything was perfect, the room was beautiful and very clean. The staff was very friendly & nice" Jesus- McAllen, TX 04/20103
"Friendly Staff" Jeff- Plainfield, IN 04/2013
"Warm Pool" Peter- Indianapolis, IN 03/2013
"Location and quality of room" Kaleigh- Bremen, IN 03/2013
"Quiet, kid friendly, clean pool, lots of room to walk outside. LOVE the screened in porch. The Value card was helpful" Leah- Warsaw, IN 03/2013
"The pool" Jaimee- Leesburg, IN 03/2013
"Staff goes out of the way to make your stay welcoming" Joe- Morristown, TN 03/2013
"It was peaceful" Paul- Goshen, IN 03/2013
"Homey and cozy atmosphere. Cleanliness of room. Friendliness of Staff" Jeremy- Faith Baptist Church 03/2013
"Very peaceful setting" David- Faith Baptist Church 03/2013
"Entire romance package" Zachary- Syracuse, IN 03/2013
"Convenience of location" Wendy- Ft. Wayne, IN 03/2013
"The room/bathroom was very clean" Jeff- Faith Baptist Church 03/2013
"The room was very welcoming when i walked in, with the light in the window, the decorative towels on the bed, the special little things. Breakfast with real dishes" Scarlet- Witchita, KS 03/2013
"Very Accommodating, Room was excellent, Staff was superb! Frank- Ft. Wayne, IN 03/2013
"Convenient and friendly staff" Peter- Santa Barbara, CA 03/2013
"Feels like staying at home" Kevin- Milford, IN 03/2013
"The room, everything was clean and the staff was very nice" Danielle- Pierceton, IN 03/2013
"The rose Petals were a very nice, surprising touch. AND THE JACUZZI!" Peg- Mishiwaka, IN 03/2013
"Hot Tub!" Andrew- Indianapolis, IN 03/2013
"The pool was wonderful & the staff was very friendly" Renea- North Webster, IN 03/2013
"Remote quiet location & Friendly Staff" Dave- Ennis, MT 03/2013
"Clean room, friendly staff, & Quite" Ethel- La Fontaine, IN 03/2013
"Great personal, clean rooms, breakfast and reasonable price" Gerald- Des Plains, IL 03/2013
"The room was very nice" David- Carrollton, OH 03/2013
"Friendly, Clean room" Stephen- Olathe, KS 03/2013
"The close location" Scott- Lexington, KY 03/2013
"Quite, Clean, Very Nice!" Lisa- Atlanta GA 03/2013
"Very relaxing, not the hotel chain "corporate" feel of the other places" Paul- Constantine, MI 02/2013
"Not over crowded, the pool hours (till midnight)" April- Syracuse, IN 02/2013
"When we drove in we loved the fact that it was beautifully lit up outside and it was clean and quiet" Merv- Middlebury, IN 02/2013
"My kids love it here-Its cozy and comfortable, family style" Kari- 02/2013
"Room very clean & friendly staff" John Elkhart, IN 02/2013
"Close to home, quiet and clean. Good internet service" Kent- Goshen, IN 02/2013
"How nice everyone was. The room was very clean" Wesley, Bristol, IN 02/2013
"The in room hot tub" Vagn- Elkhart, IN 02/2013
"The hot tub" Brook- Milford, IN 2/2013
"Coziness and hominess" Ray- Goshen, IN 02/2013
"The people are great. We had an unusual request to park our big horse trainer, and they showed us the best place. We will be back again and again" Joey- Arapaho, OK 02/2013
"Warm & welcoming staff, the chocolate chip cookies, clean room And the helpful restaurant suggestions" Brenda- Indianapolis, IN 02/2013
"Live Music at dinner was nice. GREAT BAND!" Melissa- Nappanee, IN 2/14
"Nice looking room, clean" Olga- Indianapolis, IN 02/2013
"Hot tub room and romantic theme" Randy- Milford, IN 02/2013
"Staff-Friendly and helpful, A++" Andrew 02/2013
"Comfy bed" Jacob- Crawsfordville, IN 02/2013
"Clean and comfortable" George- Battle Creek, MI 02/2013
"King sized bed and Jacuzzi!!" Eric- 02/2013
"Nice and comfortable" Dewayne- Millersburg, OH 01/2013
"Close to destination and easy to find" Jimmy- Pleasant Lake, IN 01/2013
"Very pleasant, clean, accommodating, good breakfast choice, and nice conference room" Joe- Goshen, IN 01/2013
"Staff was friendly and professoinal" Danielle- Cromwell, IN 01/2013
"The staff was really friendly and the room was nice" Heather- Middlebury, IN 01/2013
"The unbelievable hospitality of the staff" Ryan- Three Rivers, MI 01/2013
"Convenience to Syracuse. Parking and large rooms" Sarah- Traverse City, MI 01/2013
"Always comfortable and clean" Milton- Celina, OH 01/2013
"Quite and relaxing" Dana- New Paris, IN 12/2012
"Very Homey feel. A real key was great too" Josh- Syracuse, IN 12/2012
"Great place, Comfortable beds" Gregory- Painsville, OH 12/2012
"Pleasant and friendly staff. Quiet andclean" Kevin- Maple Leaf Farms 12/2012
"Friendly, quaint atmosphere and they are very accommodating staff. Enjoyed meeting Ben ( the Owner). Garry- 12/2012
"Jacuzzi in the room. The location is a quite area, very appealing. Very clean and the staff was so nice and friendly" Dana- Milford, IN 12/2012
"The hot tub and the staff" Christian- Syracuse, IN 12/2012
"Convenience and comfort" Kathline-Vermillion, OH 12/2012
"Warmth of the pool and the location" Jennifer- Brownsburg IN 12/2012
"The beds were comfortable, the rooms are nice and the pool and breakfast was awesome. Amy- Kendallville, IN 12/2012
"It's beautiful and looks like home" Alfredo- Maumee, OH 12/2012
"The romantic atmosphere, the Jacuzzi tub, and the friendly staff" Mike & Rhonda Lowell, IN 12/2012
"Jacuzzi and pool" Joseph- Warsaw, IN 12/2012
"Everyone was polite and it was peaceful" Jennifer- Syracuse, IN 12/2012
"Everything, pool, Jacuzzi, Chocolate cake" Robert- Elkhart, IN 12/2012
"Personal attention of the staff, comfortable rooms. The massage!" Liz-Warsaw, IN 12/2012
"Beautiful place and wonderful staff" Kassie- Syracuse, IN 12/2012
"This whole weekend was very awesome. We got great service from Margret and enjoyed the whole stay!" Kenny- Syracuse, IN 12/2012
"Friendly staff" Katie-Goshen, IN 12/2012
"Always clean and courteous, close to family" Thomas- Bay City, MI 12/2012
"Clean Bright Room and facilities. Courteous staff, excellent coffee" John- Pickerington, OH 12/2012
"Staff was very!!! helpful and accommodating" John- Tucson, AZ 12/2012
"Nice rooms, very friendly staff and owner. Assisted with every need or wish" Sue- Colonial Beach, VA 12/2012
"Convenient to Town" Al- Clare MI 12/2012
"The Quietness and friendliness of the staff" Heather- New Paris, IN 12/2012
"Very clean, beautiful surroundings. Staff very nice and friendly" Mary-Lynwood, IL 12/2012
"Comfortable bed. the staff was very helpful. Convenient to Redwood Factory" Tim- Barrie, Ontario 11/2012
"The room was huge" Ben- Evansville, IN 11/2012
"The rooms were nice" Brad- Naperville, IL 11/2012
"The Comfy beds" Wendy– Bowling Green, OH 11/2012
"Couples romance getaway and everything that came with it" Jason- Defience, OH 11/2012
"Very relaxing" Fritz & Kris Shipshewana, IN 11/2012
"Nice clean room" Mike- Waterman, IL 11/2012
"Helpfulness of the front desk, Clean, Size of the Room" Jim- Eddyville, KY 11/2012
"Very Quite, Very Well Decorated" William-Vicksburg, MI 11/2012
"Clean Rooms, Very friendly, Close to where we enjoy being when in town. Love the larger Towels" Korky- Morristown, TN 11/2012
"We really liked the small details, the rose petals and the towel swan. We also enjoyed the hot tub" Charlse- Fairmont, IN 11/2012
"It was wonderful weekend. The room was very clean. Michelle was great to work with. It was affordable. Great experience, will definitely come back" Kierston- Goshen, IN10/2012
"Discounts for anniversary, jacuzzi" Richard- Shpshewana, IN 10/2012
"Price, heated pool, attention to detail for romance getaway" Vicki- Goshen, IN 10/2012
"Very clean, nice and homey" Carla- Westfield, IN 10/2012
"The pool late at night" Marcus- Syracuse, IN 10/2012
"Clean, quiet and the Rates" Anne- Lafayette, IN 10/2012
"Rooms were very nice" Crystal- Goshen, IN 10/2012
"Liked everything, great place!" Gary- Worthington, IN 10/2012
"The friendly staff and quite setting" Alisa- Fort Wayne, IN 10/2012
"Cookies, And Pleasant Staff" Aleta- Grand Rapids, MI 10/2012
"The Whole Experience! Amazing place and service" Micha- Syracuse, IN 10/2012
"Clean and pretty rooms, Nice staff" Michael- South Bend, IN 10/2012
"Everyone was friendly, courteous and helpful, the accommodations were clean and comfortable, everything was peaceful and pleasant, we specially liked the information notebook and Gideon Bible in the room." Graham- Syracuse, IN 09/2012
"The laid back, country like atmosphere, so comfy we felt like we were at home. Nice and quiet yet very close to town." Samantha, Fort Wayne, N 09/2012
"Nice big rooms." Brenda- SK, Canada 09/2012
"Quiet, peaceful, affordable and clean rooms." Carl- Chicago, IL 09/2012
"There were multiple spaces to meet up with a larger group." Erin- Lafayette, IN 09/2012
"Quiet and clean." Louis- Loveland, OH 09/2012
"Peaceful, cozy and the hospitality." Sherry- Westfield, IN 09/2012
"Staff was very helpful, friendly and the rooms were clean." Dawn- Ypsilanti, MI 09/2012
"Quiet, hiking path through woods in the back and the friendliest employees anywhere." Daniel- Cincinnati, OH 09/2012
"I was very impressed with how nice the room was. It made me feel like I was at an extremely expensive hotel." Dawn- Dublin, CA 09/2012
"The quiet and peaceful setting." Ricky- Indianapolis, IN 09/2012
"Nice room, romantic touches were wonderful, very clean and personable." Helen- Elkhart, IN 09/2012
"Quiet location and jacuzzi." William- Grand Ledge, MI 09/2012
"Great service." Marla- Noblesville, IN 09/2012
"Clean room and nice outside area." Craig- Gas City, IN 09/2012
"Clean and comfortable beds and pillows." Carl- Chicago, IL 09/2012
"Everything was so clean and the staff was very pleasant." John- Evanston, IL 09/2012
"Very clean and friendly." John- Evanston, IL 09/2012
"So clean and comfortable." Brian- Eaton, IN 09/2012
"Close to Wawasee Lake and staff very friendly and helpful." Catherene- Washington, IL 09/2012
"The hospitality, cleanliness of the entire facility." Tary- Fort Wayne, IN 09/2012
"Nice location and homely feel." Sarah- Fort Wayne, IN 09/2012
"All is nice and very accommodating." Janice- Zionsville, IN 08/2012
"Friendly and clean environment." Pricilla- Chillicothe, OH 08/2012
"Very nice and clean." Joseph- Union City, PA 08/2012
"Friendly employees and quiet remote setting." Mike- Warnsburg, IL 08/2012
"Great views and very peaceful." Karl- Vista, CA 08/2012
"Friendly and clean." Bessie- Indianapolis, IN 08/2012
"Clean and staff was friendly." Tim- Fremont, IN 08/2012
"Very quiet and peaceful." Duane- Kattering, OH 08/2012
"Clean rooms, comfortable beds, very friendly and accommodating staff." Peggy- Dallas, TX 08/2012
"Clean spacious rooms and free WiFi." Peter- 08/2012
"Comfortable bed and lovely scenery." Edwin- Mishawaka, IN 08/2012
"Very clean, pretty and a nice staff." Lea- Indianapolis, IN 08/2012
"Polite staff and quiet rooms." Anita- Plymouth, IN 08/2012
"The rooms were clean." William- Battle Creek, MI 08/2012
"It is lovely here. Peaceful, quiet and a friendly staff." Kathy- West Lafayette, IN 08/2012
"Clean pleasant accommodations and staff always friendly." David- Indianapolis, IN 08/2012
"Cleanest motel I've ever been to." Gary- Matteson, IL 08/2012
"Location, comfortable and friendliness." Dick- Meridan Hills, IN 08/2012
"The room was very nice and clean." Jonathan- Syracuse, IN 08/2012
"Coffee at 5:30 AM." Kim- Fort Wayne, IN 08/2012
"Quiet pleasant facility, breakfast was very good and staff friendly." Catherine- Palo Alto, CA 08/2012
"Clean room, quiet atmosphere and friendly front desk staff." Douglas- Butler, IN 07/2012
"Comfortable, home feeling and clean." Colleen- Bonita Springs, FL 07/2012
"It was quiet." Terrie- Fort Wayne, IN 07/2012
"Rooms are very nice, clean and comfortable." Karl- Loogootee, IN 07/2012
"The availability and it was quiet." Linda- Brandon, VT 07/2012
"Rooms are clean and atmosphere is very pleasant." Richard- Downers Grove, IL 07/2012
"Close to Quaker Haven." Cathy- Greenfield, IN 07/2012
"The desk staff was very nice." Jeff- Carmel, IN 07/2012
"A beautiful facility." Nancy- Indianapolis, IN 07/2012
"Quiet, homey atmosphere, rural setting." Mike- Atlanta, IL 07/2012
"Comfortable rooms and nice setting." Lenora- Venice, FL 07/2012
"Quiet location." Kelley- Orion, MI 07/2012
"Very clean. Also appreciated your book showing history and area places" Ken- Griffith, IN 07/2012
"The quiet atmosphere, very kind, helpful staff and excellent room." James- Ring Gold, GA 07/2012
"Clean, spacious room and friendly staff."Sandra_ Saginaw, MI 07/2012
"Convenience to cottage where we were having a family reunion, Also affordable rooms and good reviews." Katherine- Grand Rapids, MI 07/2012
"Very comfortable, quiet and appreciate the breakfast." Joan- Fountain City, IN 07/2012
"Very nice, no complaints." Terri- Chicago, IL 07/2012
"Nice room and hot tub along with a friendly courteous staff." B.- Bedford, IN 07/2012
"We liked the setting and the large rooms." Katie- Winfield, IL 07/2012
"Large room and quiet." Karen- Muskego, WI 07/2012
"The staff during breakfast was wonderful." K.- Winfield, IL 07/2012
"Clean and large room." Kathleen- Fremont, MI 07/2012
"The serenity of the place was nice." David- Windsor, ON 07/2012
"Friendly and helpful staff." Patricia- Indianapolis, IN 07/2012
"We liked the recycling in the room, the location and the hospitality." Char- Harrisonburg, VA 07/2012
"Clean and quiet." Russell- Syracuse, IN 07/2012
"Rooms (beds, carpets, and bathrooms) are very clean." Joe- Bluefield Hills, MI 07/2012
"Clean place." Aaron- Carmel, IN 07/2012
"Very nice and quiet." Sally- Fremont, IN 07/2012
"Hotel was clean." Ryan- Batavia, IL 07/2012
"It's comfortable and spacious, while maintaining quiet country charm." K- Anderson, IN 07/2012
"Beauty of the lobby area, surroundings and pretty decor in room." Donald- Buchanan, MI 07/2012
"Quiet and peaceful." Debbra- New Palestine, IN 07/2012
"Pool and friendliness, basically all of it." David- Peru, IN 07/2012
"Quiet, clean and close to lake." Jane- Plainfield, IN 07/2012
"The location and cleanliness." Paul- Grand Rapids, MI 07/2012
"Room was spacious, well appointed and comfortable." Daniel- Carmel, IN 07/2012
"Clean and friendly." Celeste- Chicago, IN 07/2012
" Close to The Frog." Jamey- Elkhart, IN 07/2012
" Very quiet and friendly." Jonnie- Forest, IN 07/2012
" It was a great location, picturesque, convenient, clean and had a friendly staff." Ken- Fishers, IN 07/2012
"Very comfortable, clean and reasonably priced. We also appreciated that it's locally owned and operated. We can see that employees take pride in the business." Francie- Oakland, CA 2012
"The friendliness and kindness of the staff. They went the extra mile to make sure we enjoyed our stay, pool and the fireplace." Earl- Upland, IN 07/2012
"Everything, especially the glass cups for our coffee." Rosemary- Vincent, OH 06/2012
"Clean, quiet and friendly." Clara- Fort Wayne, IN 06/2012
"Cleanliness, setting and courteous staff." Mitchell- Dunkirk, IN 06/2012
"The clean rooms and continental breakfast." Lynn- Wheaton, IL 06/2012
"Clean and convenient." Robert- Fort Wayne, IN 06/2012
"Great staff and attention to detail." Edwin- Greenville, WI 06/2012
"We really enjoyed our stay, no complaints." Matthew- Nappenee, IN 06/2012
"Convenient location and excellent service." Clara- Trumble, CT 06/2012
"Quiet, cool and comfortable retreat away from the heat." David- Manchester, CT 06/2012
"It's clean, private, relaxing and friendly." Devon- Nappenee, IN 06/2012
" We liked the handicapped room. The shower was great for someone that uses a walker, and the swan towels." Cindy- Tipton, IN 05/2012
" We enjoyed the heated pool, continental breakfast and the reasonable prices." Debbie- Kokomo, IN 05/2012
" The room was neat!" Frank- Crawfordsville, IN 5/2012
" The service was nice. It was very peaceful and quiet. Very Serene and nice." Justine- Milford, IN 5/2012
" Nice area with a beautiful Scenery! Very friendly staff." Erin- Davenport, Iowa 5/2012
" Very pretty and attractive facility." Colleen- Norwalk, Iowa 5/2012
" Friendly staff and clean facility." Ann- Anderson, IN 5/2012
" Great environment." Carl- Dekalb, IL 5/2012
" I loved the swan on the bed." Charles- Milford, IN 5/2012
" Beautiful grounds, friendly staff and screened in porch" Donald- Menheim, PA 5/2012
" Clean and friendly facility. Loved the pool!" Rick- Kokomo, IN 5/2012
" Very quiet" Randy- Asbeboro, NC 5/2012
" Beautiful setting and friendly staff." Jenna- Plymouth, MN 5/2012
" Clean room and friendly atmosphere." Gary- Balesville, IN 5/2012
" Clean rooms and we enjoyed the jacuzzi." Ken- Griffith, IN 5/2012
" Quiet and cozy. Loved the pool." Georgio- Milford, IN 5/2012
" Friendly and clean." Amy- Russiaville, IN 5/2012
" Nice, clean and quiet." Todd- Markle, IN 5/2012
" Quiet and well appointed." Kathy- Portage, IN 5/2012
" Peaceful and quiet." Tatiana- Chicago, IL 5/2012
" Clean and comfortable with a friendly staff." Wendy- Fort Wayne, IN 5/2012
" Quiet and clean." Barb- Schaumburg, IL 5/2012
" Extremely clean, and no smell of smoke anywhere." Amy- Lapel, IN 5/2012
" Not a normal hotel, it has it's own personal touch. Very clean." Bob- New haven IN 5/2012
" The staff is very accommodating, then inn is also very comfortable." Alicha- LaMonte, IL 5/2012
" Quiet and comfortable." John- Orland Park, IL 5/2012
" Friendly staff and continental breakfast." Curt- Steger, IL 5/2012
" Great privacy and quietness." James- San Antonio, TX 5/2012
" Clean, friendly atmosphere and good prices." Leon- Beatrice, NB 5/2012
" Quiet, locally owned and accommodating staff." Mary- Atlanta, GA 5/2012
"Convenient, clean, and friendly staff." Virginia- Maple Glen, PA 5/2012
" Great location." Gerald- Desplains, IL 5/2012
" Lighting is great outside and in the hallways." Morgan- Morristown, TN 5/2012
"Cleanliness" Joseph-Shediac, NB 4/2012
"Convenient, quite & comfortable." Wendy-Fort Wayne, IN 04/2012
"Friendly accommodating staff." Robert-Crown Pointe, IN 04/2012
"The setting is very nice." John-Ligonier, IN 04/2012
"Attractive, convenient location, woman at front desk very helpful." Bruce-W. LayFayette, IN 4/2012
"The quiet and calmness and hospitality." Elsbeth-Switzerland 04/2012
"It is quiet and peaceful" Becky-Leesburg, IN 4/2012
"Peaceful, charming environment, friendly staff." Elson-Milton, WI 4/2012
"All is excellent, great staff." Sam-Montreal, Quebec 3/2012
"Convenient, quiet, friendly, fair pricing per night." Lenore-Boynton Beach, FL 3/2012
"Pool, new towels & quiet." Stephen-Rossiville, IL 3/2012
"Quiet" Keith-Indianapolis, IN 3/2012
"Hot tub" Theresa-Milford, IN 3/2012
"Quiet and staff was friendly." Garnet-Oxford, MI 4/2012
"The homey atmosphere." Garnet-Oxford, MI 4/2012
"Clean, accommodating, free Wi-Fi, attentive." Matt-Syracuse, IN 3/2012
"Staff/surroundings" Cruz-South Bend, IN 3/2012
"Very nice place, clean & very homey, staff very friendly, close to town with country beauty." 3/2012
"The room was quiet and private, room size. Dining room is really nice and the food." Ken-Portsmouth, OH 3/2012
"It was quiet and rooms are comfortable." Mike-Martinsville, IN 3/2012
"The friendliness & personal attention" Karen-New Albany, IN 3/2012
"Pool area is nice, good Wi-Fi signal in room. Hotel is quiet and staff is friendly and helpful." Daniel-Leesburg, IN 3/2012
"Comfortable room, clean bathroom with great shower & great bed." Cora-Warsaw, IN 3/2012
"Quietness-Peacerful-Friendly staff" Linda-Portage, IN 3/2012
"Nice & quiet!" Dawn-Syracuse, IN 3/2012
"Peaceful "homey" atomosphere." Winnie-Portage, IN 3/2012
"Quiet" Paul-Atlanta, GA 3/2012
"Quiet & Clean overall, nice staff" Christopher-Brunswick, OH 2/2012
"Nice place!" Flynn-Urbana, IL 2/2012
"Close to home." Paula-Syracuse, IN 2/2012
"The bed was among the most comfortable in any hotel that we have stayed in." Jacob-Crawfordsville, IN 2/2012
"Quiet, non-chain, non-cookie cutter rooms." Paul-Monroe, MI 2/2012
"Close to Wawasee Lake" Thomas-Indianapolis, IN 2/2012
"Courtesy was given by employees towards guests." Richard-Benton, IL 2/2012
"Peaceful" Michael-Benton, IL 62812 2/2012
"The young woman manning the front best both mornings was very helpful." Chad-Raleigh, NC 2/2012
"Hot tub & quiet" Jennifer-Anderson, IN 2/2012
"Good price" Shawn-Syracuse, IN 2/2012
"The Cookie Crisp cereal you had for breakfast!" Ivy 2/2012
"Nice place" Flynn – Urbana, IL 2/2012
"Close to home" Paula – Syracuse, IN 2/2012
"The bed was among the most comfortable in any hotel that that we have stayed in" Jacob – Crawfordsville, IN 2/2012
"Quiet, non-chain/cookie cutter rooms" Paul – Monroe, MI 2/2012
"Close to Wawasee" Thomas – Indy, IN 2/2012
"Peaceful" Michael – Benton, IL 20/12
"The young women at the front desk both mornings was very helpful" Chad – Raleigh, NC 2/2012
"Hot tub & Quiet" – Jennifer – Anderson, IN 2/2012
"Privacy" Brittney – Marion, IN 2/2012
"Fresh clean smell and the lady up front was helpful" Charles – Milford, IN 2/2012
"The friendliness of the staff and the way they made us feel welcomed and making sure we were" Ricky – LaPorte, IN 2/2012
"Staff very nice and helpful" Lynn – Montgomery, IN 2/2012
"Friendly service – everyone was very polite and helpful" Josh – Lacamia, IN 1/2012
"Staff is very pleasant and accomodating, I love the quiet beauty of the building" Tammy – Leesburg, IN 1/2012
"Convenience to office" Slvia – Cleveland, OH 1/2012
"Hotel is clean" Michelle – Cleveland, OH 1/2012
"Comfortable Bed & Room – Clean – Nice front staff" Carla – Alpena, MI 1/2012
"Feels like home now, always friendly, always clean, and softwater" Joe – Morristown, TN 1/2012
"Quite & Clean" Steve – Rossville, IL 1/2012
"Makes you feel at home" Kristopher – Lafayette, IN 1/2012
"Homely atmosphere, quiet" Mary – Kokomo, IN 1/2012
"In town & friendly great staff" Gary – Lafayette, IN 1/2012
"The clerks were very pleasant and made our stay pleasant, very clean" Sally – Marion, IN 1/2012
"It is always very clean and everyone is always so nice. It is a beautiful place and very well maintained" Arvilla – Fairfield, OH 1/2012
"We have been staying here for the past 10 years and there has never been anything we weren't happy with." Arville – Fairfield, OH 1/2012
"How friendly the staff is and always there is I needed anything." Robert- Fairfield, OH 1/2012
"Good value and you are not a chain hotel, close location to where I needed to be. " Marisa – Sidney, NY 1/2012
"Location & Atmosphere" Fried – Decatur, AL 1/2012
"Quiet friendly staff, pool is clean" Phillip – Pachuta, MS 1/2012
"It is quiet." Thomas – Indianapolis, IN 1/2012


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"Learning the Light" contains the top portfolio images of photographer Shaun Lichti from Fall 2012. Shaun has captioned every image with an explanation of the shot and an included appendix reveals all the technical settings used for every image.
I am a 19 year old college student who loves to experience the world through a lens. I shoot as a photojournalist during the semester, and I also enjoy landscape and nature photography immensely. Hope you enjoy. To God be the glory!
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While it's become something of a joke these Olympics (even inspiring the requisite Twitter parody), Bob Costas bummed out fans of his work when he was forced to sit out doing NBC primetime Olympic coverage most of this week due to an eye infection. Despite what looks like a painful case of pink eye, Costas says that he's hopeful he will be back in front of the camera soon.
Costas, 61, explained to Ryan Seacrest on the latter's radio show Thursday that he actually feels fine and was still able to see through the red eyes at first but his condition ultimately deteriorated, making his vision blurry and extremely sensitive to light, much less harsh studio lighting.
In his stead, Matt Lauer of NBC's Today has been filling in for the evening coverage. Ever the sports journalist, Costas used a couple of sports phrases to describe the situation, listing himself as "day-to-day" while Lauer (or Mariano Rivera in this metaphor) comes in off the bench to take his place. Earlier today, it was announced that Today alum Meredith Vieira would be taking the reins for Friday night. The appearance will mark the first time a woman has ever anchored the network's primetime Olympic coverage solo.
"I'm hoping that I'm back by the weekend and I certainly think I'll be able to do the second half of the Games," Costas said. "The virus, they tell me, won't run its course for two or three weeks, but the symptoms will crest at their worst and start to get better pretty soon, so as soon as the symptoms get to the point where I can be in the studio, I'll be there."
He also added that he's being killed with kindness by helpful folks in the form of thousands of emails and calls to NBC medical giving suggestions and even offering optometry services. Seacrest said that breastmilk is the leading remedy to cure eye infections (which actually looks like a legit method, at least for children), to which Costas responded "Is there a Lady Madonna standing by?"
In the meantime, Vieira is ready to step in this evening while Costas recovers and Lauer gets some sleep.
"Meredith's fantastic, she'll be great, she really will, and I know she's going to have a blast," Lauer said. "It's fun!"


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Minneapolis Community and Technical College teamed up with Explore the Trades to offer a free four-week summer program focused on residential HVAC. The program combines hands-on classroom learning followed by internships in local businesses.
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MCTC recently celebrated its employees for their outstanding accomplishments to the College. Beginning by acknowledging years of service, continuing by honoring retirees and finally celebrating 10 individuals who received distinctive awards for their thoughtful work.
Wheelock Whitney, the most influential citizen leader in the recent history of Minneapolis Community and Technical College, died on Friday, May 20, at the age of 89.
Amy Hruska was recently awarded the 2016 Outstanding Service Award for Facilities Excellence. Amy provides the leadership and management of the comprehensive health and safety program at MCTC.
Ashley Yang, a Post-Secondary Enrollment Option student at MCTC and a senior at South High School, was selected from a pool of more than 53,000 applicants to receive the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship.
The Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation will host its Power of Giving Fundraising Luncheon in mid-May to raise awareness and support for its work to remove financial barriers of a college education.
The reviewers from the accrediting body, HVAC Excellence, said it was the first time they could recall that a program had received a report with not one recommendation that had to be addressed.
Dulce Carmona is one of 15 TRIO Student Support Services and McNair students nationwide selected to participate in the 2016 COE Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program.
Please join MCTC in recognizing the outstanding achievements of our graduating students on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) students earn top finishes among 800 competitors at the SkillsUSA Minnesota 2016 Competition
Three Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) faculty members have been honored with the 2016 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Outstanding Educator award.
The fourth annual Malcolm X Justice and Peace Lecture Series will take place at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) on April 20, 2016.
MCTC Fine Arts Department presents Give Get Sistet Concert and Artist Talkback on Wednesday, April 12.
MCTC and the MCTC student group UNITE host "Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nation".
Minnesota Campus Compact's 2016 Presidents' Awards recognizes Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) student, staff member and community partner.
The Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation and The Basilica of Saint Mary present Spirit and Soul: Linking Present and Past. This collaborative concert and reception will take place Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m.
MCTC, in association with Student Life and the Theater Arts department, present the spring play production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, written by August Wilson and directed by Kevin D. West.
The Minneapolis Community and Technical College Vocal Ensemble has been invited to join the award winning vocal ensemble Cantus as part of Cantus' 2015-2016 season.
The MnSCU Two-Year Occupational Grant Pilot Program provides FREE TUITION to qualifying students enrolled in specific career and technical programs at MnSCU two-year colleges for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years (up to 72 credits).
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation board and staff are hosting Discover MCTC tours to acquaint individuals with how the MCTC Foundation removes barriers to higher education by providing scholarships and other support to students so they can realize their dream of a college education.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) student group Xicanos Latinos Unidos and Navigate to host "Aqui Hay Oportunidades" on March 12th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. This event is geared to raise awareness to the access of higher education for Latino students in Minneapolis.
The 30th Anniversary of National TRIO Day will be held at Minneapolis Community and Technical College on March 12th. Nationally known speaker and author, Richard L. Taylor Jr., will keynote the conference and share his story of being a past TRIO student and his keys to success.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named four semifinalists who are under consideration to be president of Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
Join us Thursday, February 25 for Student Success Day! This is a fun day to learn skills for classroom success, plan for graduation or transfer and get prepared for an exciting career!
MCTC, in association with Student Life and the Theater Arts department, present the winter play production of Six Degrees of Separation, written by John Guare and directed by Gail Smogard.
Congratulations to Shannon Gibney, MCTC English department faculty, in receiving the nomination as a finalist in the 28th Annual Minnesota Book Awards. Gibney's debut work, See No Color, was nominated in the Young People's Literature category.
More than 200 people from more than organizations, school districts, institutions and various racial/ethnic communities throughout the state participated in the "Increasing Teacher Diversity in Minnesota" forum.
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MCTC continues its ongoing effort to celebrate the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our annual celebration to take place Friday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Student success requires planning for college costs! Here are a few tips every student should know in preparation for Spring Semester 2016.
New names on the MCTC Science Center building belong to longtime friends of the college: Carolyn and Sanders (Sandy) Ackerberg. Nearly a hundred friends, family and community members gathered in the newly dedicated Ackerberg Science Center on November 23 to honor the life, legacy and gift made on behalf of Sandy.
Acknowledging his significant contributions to the development of academic and student affairs programming at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Tom Williamson, director of academic operations, has been selected to receive a 2014-2015 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Academic and Student Affairs award for Outstanding Academic and Student Affairs Administrator.
Join us Tuesday, November 10 for Student Success Day and a STEM Fair! This is a fun day to learn skills for classroom success, plan for graduation or transfer and get prepared for an exciting career!
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Swine Flu Both a Blessing and Curse to Actual Swine
Pigs we eat: happy! Pigs we pet: sad and lonely.
The Obama administration has decided to refer to swine flu from now on as H1N1, which isn't nearly as catchy, but way more accurate. Apparently, while the virus was, at some point in time, a strain of swine influenza, its current mutation is being transmitted via humans, not pigs. The name "swine flu" is a complete misnomer, one that will most likely stick anyway (certainly on this blog), making pigs the scariest they've been since that scene in Hannibal when they devoured that guy. But this means different things for different pigs. Since people are unjustifiably afraid of pork products, with nine countries banning Mexican and American imports, many of the pigs we eat are getting a stay of execution right now. Yay! But the pigs we pet are having a worse time. At the Queens Zoo in Flushing, Tabitha, Sabrina, and Barbie are being "ostracized" by wary visitors. The worst part is that the hogs probably think it's their fault, and will develop unhealthy body images and low self-esteem. Truly, these sad, lonely pigs are the outbreak's unrecognized victims.
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As you know, marketing is not a pure science. It involves the interplay of the psychology of your consumer at the moment combined with factors outside of your control, blended with timing, presentation, distribution and budget. It is a combination of creativity, tenacity, fortitude and trust.
At the end of the day, you struggle with these factors and hope for a successful outcome. Knowing how well you did based on your original intentions will help you in future campaigns. Companies don't always do this, but some of the most successful businesses in the industry do.
The first step in moving from "wishing for the best" to managing the best outcome is to decide on your campaign's purpose. There are four major goals any marketing campaign in this industry will follow. Each requires a different approach, message, pricepoint and timing. Each also requires a different means of measuring its success.1. Building Name Recognition. "Institutional" advertising is designed to build name recognition. Keep your name in front of customers and prospects, and they'll think of it when they need your services. Cleaners often avoid this type of marketing, since it has no immediate, quantifiable return.
However, in the long run it can be of huge benefit, and you may be missing out on an opportunity. For example, one drycleaner did television ads for the drapery side of its business, but never advertised drycleaning on TV. When it later surveyed new drycleaning customers to ask how they heard about the company, it discovered that it was the television ads which usually brought customers in.
The information resulted in a change in strategy, but only after measuring returns and determining the meaning of the results. If institutional advertising's purpose is to build name recognition in the community, that name recognition must be measured.
This generally involves a survey. Sometimes, it will be conducted by local newspapers who do "Top 10" or "Top Picks" surveys of readers. If you come in No. 1, at least your name is familiar to readers. It doesn't say whether they think you do a good job or they think they would go to you if they needed something cleaned, only that your name is most familiar. It's a start.
There are companies that do only surveys, taking a representative sample to learn more about how your company is perceived by users and non-users. This information can be used to build your ongoing campaigns.2. Bringing in New Customers. There are lots of good ideas on how to build a list of prospects, how to contact these prospects and how to entice them to try your services. The struggle is in deciding which idea is best for you, what has the greatest success rate, and how you might make a campaign better. Without good measurements of existing campaigns, you can't adjust or modify previous ones with any confidence.
A new customer is now easier to identify than ever before. Point-of-sale (POS) systems inform employees immediately if a particular person is not in the computer system. This information should initiate a series of steps that ask the customer, "So how did you find us?" But it isn't enough to stop there.
The next step is to track these answers. Some of the answers will be obvious—"I saw your sign," "I was referred by a friend," "I brought in your coupon." Keep track of the results, and you'll know which coupon brought in the most new customers and which one brought in the least, and whether word-of-mouth is your greatest asset.3. Expanding Existing business. The strategy here is similar to the one for tracking prospects: Try different things constantly. Some will work better than others. Some will work today, but not next month. It is a process of evaluation and management; without good information, it is a guessing game that will provide mixed results.
Tracking results isn't complicated or time-consuming, but there is a difference between tracking lots of data and collecting good information. Frequently, coupons are tracked based on the number sent out compared to the number returned. This does not provide enough information to determine whether a promotion was effective or not.
The critical information is based on revenues and costs. What was the cost of the promotion? Compare that figure to the revenues received from the promotion—sales, after the discount provided. Did revenues exceed costs? If so, it was probably a worthwhile promotion.4. Getting Lost Customers Back. This is difficult to measure, since it is based on your definition of "lost." As this changes, so will the rate of success or failure. For instance, if you say that all customers who haven't visited in a month are lost and send them a reminder, many will return. However, some customers only come in once a month and would have returned anyway.
It is critical, therefore, to develop a definition of "lost" based on individual customers' visitation schedules. The customer who comes in every week for three months and suddenly skips two weeks is either "lost" or on vacation. Using a good POS system is the only way to create an effective definition. Once the definition is created, campaigns can be measured.
If defining, tracking, measuring and analyzing marketing campaigns seems like a lot of work, it is. It takes time and sometimes, money. But if you spend $1,000 to $5,000 or more on a particular campaign, and you spend $200 to $1,000 (or about 20% of the cost of the campaign) to measure its results, you may discover a great deal about its effectiveness and return. It will be money well spent.
Measuring Your Marketing Efforts
As you know, marketing is not a pure science. It involves the interplay of the psychology of your consumer at the moment combined with factors outside of your control, blended with timing, presentation, distribution and budget. It is a combination of creativity, tenacity, fortitude and trust.


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ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women's basketball team (13-11, 7-4 America East) defeated Binghamton (4-20, 1-10 AE) by a score of 65-53 on Play4Kay day at the Cross Insurance Center. Maine's second win of the day came on the charity front as it surpassed its $10,000 Play4Kay goal; raising $13,585.45 for the Kay Yow Foundation.
Sophie Weckstrom (Espoo, Finland) went 6-for-8 from the floor with four 3-point field goals for a career-high 16 points. Sophomore Liz Wood (Catlett, Va.) chipped in 13 points, six rebounds and three assists while Chantel Charles (London, U.K.) added eight points.
Maine, holding a one point lead 5:45 into the first half, strung together a 12-0 run over the next six minutes to take a 19-6 lead. Wood started the spring with a 3-pointer before Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) closed out the run five five-straight points.
The Black Bears, leading by 16, built their largest lead of the opening half when Weckstrom kicked a pass out to the wing for a 3-point field goal by Charles to give Maine a 31-12 lead with 2:13 left in the half. Maine took a 33-18 lead into the break after Roberts totaled seven first half points and the Black Bears shot 45.2-percent from the floor.
Maine opened the second half on a 7-2 run as a pair of Mikaela Gustafsson (Sodertalje, Sweden) knocked down a pair of free throws to push the Black Bears' lead to 20.
Binghamton responded, cutting the Maine lead down to 14 with 12:48 left in the second half. The Black Bears answered with another 12-0 run to grab their biggest lead of the contest, 57-31, with 9:43 remaining.
The Bearcats continued to charge late. After two free throws from Wood brought the Maine lead back to 20, Binghamton closed out the game with a 10-2 run to chip the Black Bears' lead down to 12. However, Maine would hold on to pick up its seventh league victory of the season by a score of 65-53.
The Black Bears return to the road on Wednesday when they travel to take on Hartford at noon.