Rosewood Inn B&B in Bethany

 

In the words of innkeeper Val Owens: "This is a very different "old Inn" because it is actually a collection of many old homes. By tearing down small old homes and recycling lumber, doors, cabinets, and stained glass windows we were able to create this new "old Inn". On a cold day in January, '93 we began by tearing down the old house, pulling nails, and slowly building the Inn you see from the collected materials both old and new. Many friends and family helped along the way and by June, '94 we moved into our new Inn. One year later on July 1, 1995 we officially opened as the Rosewood Inn Bed & Breakfast. Actually, it is the best of both worlds. Modern appliances, new electrical wiring, energy efficient heat and air conditioning are just a few of the advantages of a newly built Inn. However, the recycled materials add a quality to our Inn that was traditionally found in days gone by. Solid oak cabinets and doors, stained glass window, and seasoned lumber contribute quality and atmosphere to our Inn. Every Inn has a story, but ours has several. We have always loved having people in our home so opening a Bed & Breakfast seemed to be a very reasonable thing to do. Friends sometimes ask us about letting "strangers" into our Inn. We simply tell them that the people who choose to stay in Bed & Breakfasts are the kind of people that could be your best friends, if you had the opportunity to meet them...and we are fortunate enough to have that pleasure. We consider ourselves caretakers of this Inn, which was meant to be shared and we are truly blessed with the opportunity to do so. The design has elements from Victorian homes in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Louisiana. The best aspects of each were combined to create a comfortable home and a graceful retreat. The rooms are larger than you might expect and the floor plan provides a private, comfortable arrangement for guests." 

Innkeeper: Val Owen
These recipes you will find in the cookbook and are used by permission of  Val Owen:

Crustless Quiche, Creamy Potato Soup,  Strawberry Fr Toast Supreme, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

 



This BnB (along with delicious recipes and wonderful stories) is featured in Sunrise Sunset Across America, Bed & Breakfast cookbook. Purchase it by clicking on the link in the upper sidebar. Click on the review to read more about it.