As almost all past guests know, Woodland Trails innkeepers John & Sandra spent their working careers as owners and operators of Plunkett’s, a regional pest control service company.  When daughter Stacy took over in October, 2003, John & Sandra built the B&B.

Plunkett’s has thrived under Stacy’s direction.  Most recently, the company was recognized for the third year in a row by the StarTribune as one of Minnesota top 100 workplaces. 

The award is based on an email survey of employees.  Plunkett’s provided the StarTribune with email addresses for all employees and 80% responded to the StarTribune survey.

Congratulations to Plunkett’s and all the people who help to make the company great!

For those staying at Woodland Trails two or more nights, we are happy to offer one complimentary massage at Caring Hands Massages located in Webster, Wisconsin, just 15 minutes from Woodland Trails.

Advance reservation is recommended, particularly if both of you would like a massage.  We can make the reservation for you or you can contact Linda directly at Linda@CaringHandsMassages.com or by calling 715-790-3499.

Let a Caring Hands massage add to your relaxing stay at Woodland Trails!

 P.S.  Margo and her mother, Doris, both enjoyed massages recently.  Doris said, “I’ve had one or two massages a month for years and this was the best one ever!”

We have developed a new dining guide  for guests.  It includes suggestions for:

• Do-It-Yourself meals you can enjoy at the B&B,
• Light meals at nearby restaurants,
• Dinner choices presented in Good, Better and Best categories.

All of the restaurants can be enjoyed with Woodland Trails Anniversary, Honeymoon and Happy Birthday Specials.

We hope that guests who have stayed with us many times have seen at least one new thing on each visit.

We’ve just completed some remodeling that we hope everyone will enjoy.

It started when Deb and Scott were visiting.  All of the furniture was removed from the Great Room and Dining Room.  The area rugs were just about to go.

Then, in came the floor finishers.  We’ have been really lucky with the wood floor because it has stood up very well.  Nonetheless, after eight years, it was time for a touch-up.

Finally, Sandra could show off the changes:  Refinished floor in the Great Room and Dining Room; new carpet on the stairway and second floor landing; new carpet in the Winterberry Room; and, of course, re-arranged furniture.

Next time you visit, we hope you’ll approve of the changes!

Matt & Kim are engaged!

One of the neat things about being innkeepers at Woodland Trails is sharing key times with guests …. honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, birthdays and proposals of marriage.

This past Saturday, Matt proposed to Kim.  He was the 11^th young man to proposal marriage here and, happily, all 11 young ladies have accepted!

Matt’s approach was a little different than anyone else’s in that there was a text message involved.  Later in the evening, Kim had gone to their room while Matt was still in the Great Room.  From there he sent Kim a text message saying, “Come back up here, please.”  When Kim joined him in front of the fireplace, Matt proposed!

Cory's proposal table.

Other proposals have been made in the couple’s room and out by the pond gazebo.  Several young men have arranged to have the ring hidden on the land so it could be found with one of our GPS receivers as the couple was supposedly looking for a lucky coin.  Cory, from Minnetonka, went a step further and arranged to have us set up a table at the end of one of the trails with flowers, champagne and a treasure chest containing the ring.

But, whether simple or elaborate, the proposals of marriage here at Woodland Trails have been memorable for both the couple and for us!