Okoboji Bed and Breakfast News Update:

WELKOM!!
Mark your calender now for May 15, 16, and 17th and make plans to attend the Orange City, Iowa Tulip Festival. Visitors to the annual Tulip Festival will enjoy three fun-filled days showcasing the community’s rich Dutch heritage. The thousands of tulips in the various tulip beds around town is a breathtaking site you won’t want to miss. The StraatMarkt is a stroll through a Dutch Street Market and vendors specialize in Dutch foods and souvenirs. The colors of Holland are flown with pride during the parades and the Queen and her royal court are presented as well. Grab a tasty Dutch treat to enjoy while watching all the festive activities.
While visiting NW Iowa attending the Tulip Festival, make your lodging accommodations at the Okoboji Country Inn. Click on www.okobojicountryinn.com to view the six different themed rooms. Call (712) 332-2358 for more information. Donna Muilenburg, Innkeeper Okoboji Country Inn 1704 Terrace Park Blvd. West Okoboji, Iowa 51351

The Lincoln Hotel’s central location from Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and the Quad Cities, makes it the perfect place to stay for a weekend in Northeast Iowa.  Guests enjoy lazy “day trips” through the beautiful Iowa wine country to destinations such as The Mississippi River Museum, Zcech Village, The Bix and River Music events.  The inn itself is an experience.  Built in 1915 when the Lincoln Highway was established, the present owners completely restored the exterior and created 5 new suites in 1995, winning Iowa’s 1996 Best Restoration Award.  Each unique suite is designed with the guest’s comfort in mind.  The wonderful breakfasts are served either privately in the rooms or in the intimate dining room and will keep their guests going until the evening meal.  Take a little time for yourself and a loved one.  Reservations:  877-941-7563  www.lincolnhoteliowa.com

May is Mom’s month. Treat her to a very special gift from The Wash House in West Okoboji, Iowa!! With three glorious floors of beautiful gifts and home decor, like florals in every color of the rainbow in all her favorite flowers from morning glories to geraniums to hydrangeas to gerbera daisies and more!! You’ll find something to color her world!! If you find there are just too many choices, a gift certificate from The Wash House is the perfect solution!! Shop The Wash House for Mother’s Day, located just off Highway 71 in West Okoboji!! Store hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Open Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm. Visit them online at www.okobojicountryinn.com

Spring is the perfect time for a girl’s weekend at the newest Okoboji bed and breakfast!! The perfect place to stay is the Okoboji Country Inn. This historic Okoboji home has been lovingly turned into the Lakes area’s newest bed and breakfast!! Grab your Mom…sisters…aunts…cousins and friends and make your reservations today at the Okoboji Country Inn. Each room is a treasure with unigue decor to help you relax and rejuvenate!! Call the Okoboji Country Inn today at (712) 332-2358 or visit the inn online at www.okobojicountryinn.com for your next girl’s weekend in Okoboji!!

Okoboji Bed and Breakfast News Update: 

The Wine Bar and Art Gallery is happy to announce LIVE ART & MUSIC out on the patio this summer. Make sure to come early to get your seat. Space is VERY limited. ALL LIVE ART & MUSIC STARTS AT 3PM ON SATURDAYS
CURRENT HOURS: Thursday - Saturday 5PM to midnight or even more so when the open sign is on!

MAY 3rd OPEN HOUSE featuring LIVE ART with glass jewelery artist Deb Paxton. Come to sample wine and food featured at The Wine Bar & Art Gallery this summer. Shop around the two gallery spaces of The Wine Bar and Blue Water Studios. You will be amazed by the local talent on display!
JUNE 7th LIVE MUSIC, Listen out on the patio with Neal Ruge. His acoustic sound is a influence of Bob Dylan and Neil Young.
JUNE 14th LIVE ART, Watch Karen Cooper paint on canvas with her vibrant colors and calming scenes of everyday life.
JUNE 21st LIVE ART / MUSIC with Chad Elliott - Be in true amazement of Chad’s explosive talent.
JUNE 28th LIVE ART, Second chance to see Karen Cooper and her artistic talent of painting on canvas with vibrant colors!
JULY 4th LIVE MUSIC, another unforgettable chance to be amazed by the folk sounds of Chad Elliott out on the patio.
Stay tuned for more featured Artist this summer! Creating a vision of a place to gather, create, converse and become inspired.

While in the Lakes area attending one of the events at The Wine Bar and Art Gallery, make your lodging accommodations at the Okoboji Country Inn. Click on www.okobojicountryinn.com to view their six different themed rooms. Or call (712) 332-2358 for more information. Okoboji Country Inn 1704 Terrace Park Blvd. West Okoboji, Iowa 51351 Donna Muilenburg, Innkeeper

We are just a quick 10 minute drive to the shores of West Lake Okoboji. Stay two nights and receive a $50 gasoline voucher from the local Cenex. Stay with us for 3 nights and we will discount your stay by $35 a night — use it toward gasoline or anything else you desire! Private two-bedroom home with an enclosed patio area that is great for family Bar-B-Q. Visit our Web site to view this private vacation rental and you can make a reservation live online: www.theprairiecottage.com OFFER #411

Treat yourselves to a break from routine and escape to the Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B for a day of golf.  Arrive to the charm of an original Lincoln Highway hotel listed on the National Historic Registry.  Enjoy golfing at the 3-30 Golf and Country Club where you will have all day access for two to the beautiful 9-hole course, pool, lounge and supper club.  Return after a wonderful dinner to the pleasing ambiance of a Lincoln Hotel suite.  After a restful night waken to a fabulous gourment breakfast for two.   For more information, call toll free:  877-941-7563.   

The Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B in Lowden, Iowa is featured in the Iowa Banker’s Association (IBA) Explore Iowa 2008-2009 Edition.  The IBA distributes their annual publication to  nearly 35,000 families from Iowa banks.  The 2008-2009 Explore Iowa describes 32 packages from 27 cities through out the state.  The packages offered by the Lincoln Hotel are a “Wine Tour Weekend for Two” and a “Couples Golf Package.”  This is one of the ways that the Iowa Bankers Association promotes commerce within Iowa.  The Lincoln Hotel was proud to be selected for this promotion.