Oaklawn Inn

Did You Know Richard Gere Owns a Country Bed and Breakfast?

It's the cutest little spot for an intimate wedding!

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The 10 Worst Hotels and Motels in America

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Be wary of these 10 hotel chains.

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

9 quick science-approved things you can do to make your mornings better.

There's a psychological reason you should be making your bed.

I Ate at Least One Vegetable With Breakfast Every Day and Here’s What Happened

It turns out an easy way to get more of your recommended daily vegetables is to start earlier.

20 Excuses to Eat Cake for Breakfast

Coffee cake is a one pan wonder when it comes to hosting brunch. Less baking, less mess, and a delicious breakfast to boot. While the traditional coffee cake is always a winner, we've found that your guests will be more impressed if you add some simple additions. Invite your friends over this weekend and impress the pants off of them with one of these fancy pants coffee cakes. Serve with some coffee (or how about some tea lattes?) and you have yourself a…

10 Steps For Opening A Bed And Breakfast

The bed and breakfast industry is seeing a surge in popularity. The Association of Lodging Professionals says the industry is worth $3.4 billion, and it’s clear to see why. Bed and breakfasts are a place where people can escape from reality for a period of time. They help make trips memorable while helping guests feel …

Food Photography Tips for Bed and Breakfasts

Some quick tips for innkeepers doing DIY photos for websites and social media channels. Experiment with height and creating different levels. Use a cutting board or other type of portable surface (cake stands, glasses, trays), etc. Adding some texture, like kitchen towels, napkins and kitchen utensils helps break things up and create visual differences between …

6 reasons to choose a bed and breakfast over a hotel

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, finding the right accommodation is important. But with so much choice, should you consider a bed and breakfast over a hotel? Price One of the biggest benefits of choosing a bed and breakfast over a hotel is the...

Can You Survive Three Days In My Haunted Bed And Breakfast?

I hope you like your water holy, because you're gonna need it.

Tips for Staying at a Bed and Breakfast

Tips for Staying at a Bed and Breakfast. After staying at a B&B for the first time, and making a few blunders, it was time to explore B&B etiquette.

Find Solitude and Serenity at the Waipiʻo Wayside Bed and Breakfast

If you’re not looking for Waipiʻo Wayside Bed and Breakfast, you’ll probably miss it. That’s the kind of place this reclusive accommodation is. Tucked

Bed and Breakfast Tips

As a rule of thumb, the first of bed and breakfast tips is to make your stay at a bed and breakfast pleasant for you and for your innkeeper. That's much ea

Bed and breakfast concerned with lodging tax increase in Vermilion

Bed and breakfast owners in Vermilion are concerned by how a recently imposed lodging tax increase will affect the local economy and businesses.

Bed or Breakfast?

You’ll ignore the snooze button with this new take on Eggs Benedict.

When Charm Meets Luxury: Bed and Breakfasts you Won't Want to Leave

These luxurious, on-the-market bed and breakfasts complete your getaway with history, ocean-front views, and plenty of charm.

Ideas for Bed and Breakfasts using Video and Live Streaming

One of the most common questions I have been getting recently is what kinds of things can B&Bs use for both video projects, and for content for live streaming video. Video is HOT and I don̵…

How to Use Signage at Your Hotel, Campground, or Bed and Breakfast

Learn how to leverage the power of signage at your hotel or hospitality-based business to increase perceived value and help your guests feel safe and secure.

4 Things I've Learned About Accessibility as a Bed and Breakfast Owner