CABBI Conference in January

It is that time of year when Rita and I like to start thinking about the California Association of Bed and Breakfast Inns annual conference for new and experienced innkeepers.  We love going to see old friends and make new ones.  Once again I am speaking about blogs and social networks and will be encouraging others to “join the conversation”.  It is fun for us to take a moment from the Albert Shafsky House bed and breakfast and get some new ideas to keep the experience fresh for us and our guests. 

Won’t you join us for the 2009 InnSpire Conference and Trade Show in beautiful Monterey, California where the famous 17-Mile Drive meets 17 years of CABBI’s dedication to educating innkeepers?

The 2009 InnSpire Conference and Trade Show will take place February 1-3, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa, located at One Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 93940.

The Innkeeping As a Profession (IAP) workshop is being held January 31 and February 1, 2009, also at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa.

I Love Inns(Keeping)

Life is full of perfect little moments….upon return from another wonderful CABBI Innkeeping Conference, where I presented about the importance of blogs, this is a snippet of the email I read….

“Dear Rita and Stephanie, Congratulations on being selected as Blog of the Week on ILoveInns.com.We at ILoveInns are always striving to bring our members more exciting ways to highlight their Inns and the special communities they live in. In this regard we wanted to share with you that your creative and informative Blog was selected to be highlighted as the Blog of the Week on our home page at www.iloveinns.com.”

So, being the responsible innkeeper and blogger that I am, here is a portion of what the iloveinns post had to say 

“Best Bed & Breakfast Blogs by InnkeepersJanuary 28, 2007 Best Blog: http://www.shafsky.com/blog.htmInnkeeper & Inn: Rita TImewell & Stephanie Carlson, Albert Shafsky House Bed & BreakfastName of Blog: Albert Shafsky House BlogWhy we like this blog: This blog is full of useful information for innkeepers and prospective innkeepers alike. Rita and Stephanie have owned the Albert Shafsky House for 5 years and share with you their thoughts and ideas on running a California bed & breakfast. From how to start a blog, to their “Top 10 reasons to become an innkeeper…or why we did at least”, to innkeeper conferences and trade shows, this blog offers detailed information on many aspects of inn ownership.”

Any more questions on why or how blogging can help your site?  Ask away.

February is time for Romance…all month at the Placerville B&B

A tradition at the Albert Shafsky House in February is to celebrate Valentine’s Day for the whole month. Our pals over at Boeger Winery are offering “Sweets for Your Sweetie” on Saturday, February 9th from 11-4pm for $15 per person.Impress your sweetie and satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun and deliciousValentine tasting. Enjoy scrumptious chocolates from local favorites FudgeFactory Farms and Annabelle’s Chocolates paired with some of our fine wines. Take home a one of a kind Boeger “lovers” logo glass. You and your “sweetie”can snuggle up to a cup of our very own Rubies Cocoa in our Historic Wine Cellar. And they will have Complimentary Gift Wrap available the day of the event!RSVP: to Tara 800.655.2634 x: 18 or tara@boegerwinery.comWhy not join us out at the event!

February is time for Romance…all month at the Placerville B&B

A tradition at the Albert Shafsky House in February is to celebrate Valentine’s Day for the whole month. Our pals over at Boeger Winery are offering “Sweets for Your Sweetie” on Saturday, February 9th from 11-4pm for $15 per person.Impress your sweetie and satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun and deliciousValentine tasting. Enjoy scrumptious chocolates from local favorites FudgeFactory Farms and Annabelle’s Chocolates paired with some of our fine wines. Take home a one of a kind Boeger “lovers” logo glass. You and your “sweetie”can snuggle up to a cup of our very own Rubies Cocoa in our Historic Wine Cellar. And they will have Complimentary Gift Wrap available the day of the event!RSVP: to Tara 800.655.2634 x: 18 or tara@boegerwinery.comWhy not join us out at the event!