A toast to you this New Year!
One of the best parts of being an innkeeper is meeting all of the interesting people who stay at our St. Charles Bed and Breakfast.
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2010, and to welcoming new guests.
Happy New Year.
What is it about the French? The food is sumptuous, the women are elegant, the men romantic. It’s no wonder Americans crave a little French influence in our lives from time to time.
Cheese, a la francaise
Let your time be now. We offer a French Colonial Christmas package at our St. Charles historic inn that will add touch of elegance and romance to your holidays.
St. Charles is particularly lovely at this time of year: the streets aglow with sparkling lights, the songs of carolers drifting on the breeze. That alone is enough to put visitors and locals in a cheerful mood.
During your stay in the French Colonial room of our St. Charles MO bed and breakfast you will be treated to French wine, a selection of fine cheeses accompanied with crusty French bread, and tasty French chocolates. Eventually you will leave your room in order to browse the many fine shops of downtown St. Charles, or enjoy a pre-arranged carriage ride; but once you return, you can look forward to sinking into a steaming bath filled with fragrant French bath salts.
In the morning, you will feel that you are in an elegant Parisian hotel as you enjoy a selection of French pastries and strong coffee in your room.
Treat yourselves to a French Christmas this year, without boarding a plane.
Decadence for a good cause
For many of us, the best thing about the holidays is the food. Social gatherings mean oodles of hors-d’oeuvres and dozens of desserts. We love everything about the home-made cookies and breads shared among friends and the spectacular creations at catered events. Let’s face it, the holidays just plain taste good.
That’s why we are so thrilled about the upcoming event at our St. Charles inn: An evening with Bissinger’s Chief Chocolatier, on Friday, December 11 at 7pm. We’ll feed you tasty tapas, then you’ll launch into tasting with Terry Wakefield. Learn about his craft while you sample it. Discover wines that will bring out the best in a chocolate, and vice-versa.
Indulge and enjoy.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the preservation of the historic 1791 Borromeo log church, close to our St. Charles b&b.
We are pleased to sponsor the upcoming Holiday Concert at “The Conservatory,” close to our St. Charles historic inn. Proceeds from the Concert benefit the St. Charles Borromeo Log Church, a lovely historic building dating from 1791.
You certainly won’t want to miss the amazing 19th century guitar and fiddle music of Thom Howard and Tom Verdot. But you may also enjoy attending the Silent Auction prior to the concert.
Check out the packages at our St. Charles bed and breakfast – you may find it worth your while to extend your trip a few days so you can benefit from extended hours at local shops on Wednesday and Friday nights.
This Holiday Concert supports the Borromeo Log Church.
Don't miss this extraordinary performance
We are thrilled to announce that the mesmerizing Erin Bode will perform at our St. Charles inn on Sunday November 29, 2009.
Sincerity shines through her personality and her folk-jazz voice. Her music includes adaptations of classics and, more recently, her own creations. She has performed at venues from Italy to South Africa, including Blues Alley in Washington D.C. and Sweet Rhythm in New York. It is an honor to have her here in St. Charles.
Derek Lauer writes of Ms. Bode in Playback, “More than just a beautiful girl with a beautiful voice, the lyrics and tone of the songs embody the spirit of the American midwest.”
Start your holidays with a special, intimate holiday concert in our historic inn. The venue exudes warmth and hospitality. An evening with Erin Bode in this setting is sure to be unforgettable.
St. Charles, MO is full of Christmas Spirit, which is one reason it is so fun to stay at our bed and breakfast St. Charles during the holiday season. There is almost always something interesting happening on historic Main Street, and this is particularly true from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
Starting November 28, 2009, Christmas Parades will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30. You’ll see Santas from around the world, and historic figures such as the Town Crier and Jack Frost pictured here. Carolers, dressed in authentic historic garb, fill the air with sweet sounds. Shops stay open late (Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays), horse-drawn carriages clippety-clop on the stone streets, and the general bustle of the town takes us back to another time. Can you think of a better way to prepare for the holiday season than to visit St. Charles?
The holidays should always include a stay in a historic bed and breakfast in St. Charles; it is a great time to take advantage of our packages, such as the Girls Girls Girls Special and the Colonial Christmas Special. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are great nights to travel here, since you benefit from extended hours at the downtown shops.
Even if you live close by in St. Louis, you will be amazed what a different experience a weekend in St. Charles can be. You won’t just feel like you’ve gone away for the weekend – you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time.
Town Crier, originally uploaded by Sandie’s Pal.
The Katy Trail begins in St. Charles, MO, though one day it may grow. Well known to cyclists and joggers, the trail is a lovely way to travel across the state, shadowing the Missouri River. We feel fortunate that it passes so close by our historic Missouri inns.
Even if you are not interested in traveling a great distance up the trail to visit small towns or tour wineries, the Katy Trail is still worth exploring. After a luxurious night’s sleep and a gourmet breakfast filled with French pastries, you may just feel like stretching your legs and getting a little exercise. The Katy Trail is the perfect spot to do so while enjoying some lovely scenery. We always enjoy walking up the trail a bit to take in some air.
The historic train depot, below, is a reminder of the railroad origins of the Katy Trail.
St. Charles, MO train station, originally uploaded by kla4067.