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SPECIAL NOTICE**** SAVE THE FOX RIVER!!

 

Please join Fox River Bed and Breakfast and the Fox River Alliance (FRA) in stopping Ameren, a local electric company, from erecting high voltage power lines on the Fox River from Ottawa to Wedron, Illinois.  The proposed Ameren route is slated to run alongside the Fox River from Ottawa to Wedron, impacting wildlife, 155 homes, the destruction of century-old trees, and the beauty of the Fox River.

 

The fight has been on-going for months by volunteers, financed by donations and the volunteers own money.  An account has been created for the FRA at Financial Plus Credit Union, 800 Chestnut St., Ottawa, IL where anyone wanting to donate money to help pay for this crutial endeavor can do so.  For more information, contact Kurt Smith at 815-434-6094 or visit  www.foxriveralliance.org or  www.ottawadelivered.com

 

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 Work a Day for a Free Night Stay!

Saturday, March 13, March 20 and April 10, 2010

 

Roll up your sleeves, bring your friends, and help Fox River Bed and Breakfast restore the 14 Stations of the Cross Gardens!

 

The gardens were created by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart in the 1930's.  The Sisters lovingly tended the gardens that once included screened-in cabins, benches, tables, arbors, rose gardens, an apple orchard and the 14 Stations of the Cross.  When the Sisters left in the 1960's, the gardens have slowly been overtaken by nature.  We would like to start to reclaim the grounds, and restore the gardens.  We will begin by clearing the walking paths and clearing out the undergrowth.

 

Check in by 9am on Saturday, don your work clothes and be ready to work by 10 am.  Bring your tools ~ gloves, hedge clippers, pruners, rakes, wheelbarrows, flat and spade shovels, brooms and whatever you think will help get the task done.   A D-R Trimmer (or something similar) would also be very useful.

 

A hamburger and hotdog lunch, water, pop, chips, and potato salad will be provided.  At the end of the day, clean up and go out to enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the fine restaurants in nearby Ottawa.  In the morning, enjoy a hot, home-cooked breakfast.  Check out by 11 am Sunday.  Make your reservations early!!!

 

 

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Spa Day

Every third Saturday starting March 20, 2010 and running through November 20, 2010.

 

Escape to the quiet solitude of the country to be pampered!

 

Take a warm bath in an antique tub surrounded by candles, then be endulged with a soothing and relaxing massage complete with essential oils in organic carrier oils.  Maybe try some Reflexology a new hair style, manicure or pedicure!

 

 

Sample Schedule:  Arrive around 1:00 pm and get settled. 

Then, enjoy a wonderful, relaxing message by our Licensed Massage Therapist, Katie Bonner.  You may even consider a manicure and/or pedicure or a hair makeover!  Next, enjoy a hot bath in the beautiful, antique claw-foot tub, if you desire! 

 

 

Arrangements can be made in advance for a quiet, relaxing dinner at the B&B (catered in or out). 

 

Spend the rest of the evening in Ottawa, or relaxing, reading, listening to music, stroll the grounds, sitting by the fireplace or campfire drinking the beverage of your choice.

 

Rates: 

Contingent on the services requested plus regular room rate.

  • Therapeutic Massage:  One Hour - $65, Thirty Minutes - $35
  • Aromatherapy Massage: $65
  • Deep Tissue Massage: $65
  • Reflexology (A foot massage emphasizing trigger points):  Thirty Minutes - $30
  • Sports Massage (A Swedish massage with compression and stretching - $65
  • Half-Hour Upgrade - Make your massage 90 minutes - $25.00  

Death by Chocolate Slumber Party

 

 

 

 

Definitely for the chocoholic!  Book two or more beautiful rooms with your friends for the ultimate lady's getaway and slumber party!  Available on weekends.

 

Arrive at the B&B in the late morning and induldge yourself with home made or locally made chocolate treats.  After fortifying yourselves with chocolate treats, take in some shopping, go hiking, biking or canoeing, enjoy the Murals in Historic Downtown Ottawa, or have dinner in one of the areas fine dining establishments.  Following an invigorating day, return to the B&B where a decadent chocolate evening dessert buffet awaits you.

 

An array of self-indulgent treats will satisfy the most discerning chocoholic.....

  

 

 

Sample Menu

 

First Course:  Rum or Regular Chocolate Cream Pot

Second Course:  Boston Cream Cake

Third Course:  Chocolate Fudge Tart with Whip Cream Dollop

Fourth Course:  Chocolate Fruit Fondue - Strawberries, Bananas, Pineapple, Apples

Fifth Course:  Almond Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Tea

 

Not to worry, breakfast is loaded with chocolate goodies too....!  Baked praline apple French toast with ice cream and hot fudge drizzle and fresh fruit and orange juice (just to be on the healthy side) and raspberry chocolate coffee.

  

Rate

  • $75.00 per person plus room rate.
  • Available on Saturday nights, minimum of two rooms.
  • Some blackouts apply ~ call for room availability and reservation information.
  • Believe it or not...we can make delicious lower sugar and fat chocolate treats, too!

 


 

Ladies Night Pajama Party

 

 

Rent the whole B&B and stand by for a night of fun for up to ten ladies! 

 

Appoint a Group Leader to work with us in advance to assign rooms, develop a theme, menu, and entertainment for the evening.  Check-in starts at 3pm. 

 

Spend the rest of the evening in your pajamas talking, playing parlor games, sitting by the fire (inside or out), drinking beverages of your choice (BYOB), or watch movies.  Retire to your room and enjoy a home-cooked, hot breakfast in your pajamas the next morning before returning home.

 

Rates

  • Whole Inn Rentals only ~ $500 per night
  • Meal and entertainment selections determine the final per person rate.  BYOB, water, your favorite snacks, and games
  • Limited to 10 ladies who want to have fun!!
  • Available on weekends.  Some blackouts apply.
  • Call for room availability and reservation information.   

 Additional Packages

 

Romance Package ~

Add that special touch to your romantic getaway!

  • Fresh flowers*  in room and chocolates
  • Music playing in room on arrival, mood lighting, candles lighted
  • Bed turned down sprinkled with rose petals
  • $50.00  *If you desire her favorite roses, add $20.00

Madrid Room Catered Dinner Package ~

Enjoy a private dinner in the romantic Madrid Room with your favorite music and candle light!

  • Available on weekends
  • $40.00 plus price of menu selection.  Menu selctions are made in advance.  We can e-mail our menu to you, or will do our best to fix your favorite meal.
  • Bring your own wine or alcoholic beverage, and favorite CD's

Breakfast in Your Room ~

The best part of staying at a B&B is meeting new and interesting people, but if you desire, we will serve your breakfast in your room.

  • Room service ~ $30.00
 

 

 Women's Retreat, Ladie's Night Out, Sister's Weekend

 

 

Escape to the country and relax while reconnecting with your friends!!  This package can accommodate up to ten women from Friday evening to late Sunday afternoon.  Arrangements can be made in advance for quiet, relaxing dinners at the B&B (catered in or out).

 

Walk throughout the gorgeous country landscapes, drink wine on the porch, play games, read, watch old movies or dance under the moonlight beside the campfire.  Whatever you choose, let loose, live it up, love life!  Renew your soul!

  

 

Rates

  • $50 per person per night to reserve plus regular room rate.
  • Or rent the Whole Bed and Breakfast for $500 per night ~ maximum 10 women ~ and have the whole place (including the beautiful 17 acres on the Fox River) to yourself!
  • Dinner prices are per-person, and are contingent on the menu selections.  BYOB, water, your favorite snacks, and games
  • On-site therapeutic massages may be arranged; price contingent on massage selected. 

 Halloween Hauntings Special

 

 

BYO spooky things, ghost stories, and have a party!  Spend the night in the Historical DeBolt Home situated on the Fox River in Ottawa's countryside!

 

In April, 2006 Bump in the Night Tours featuring Troy Taylor explored the area and confirmed sightings of paranormal activities!  And, there have been several other groups that have conducted paranormal investigations since then with similar results.  Sorry... no chain-rattling spirits here... only good ones!

 

 

Rates

  • $500.00 Whole B&B Rental on the Saturday night of Halloween weekend ~ limit 10 people inside ~ includes breakfast.
  • Continental breakfast included with Whole B&B Rental, or arrangements can be made in advance for a full, home cooked hot breakfast.  Prices contingent on menu selection.
  • BYOB, decorations, games, flashlights, cameras, snacks, ghost stories, and costumes!
  • Primitive camping sites available if you want to invite more friends and spend the night outside looking for spirits!!  $20 per tent for double occupancy.  Bring your own tent and gear, toiletries, food and supplies.  Firewood available for purchase on the grounds or bring your own. 
  • Arrangements can be made in advance for dinner, if desired.  Price-per-person contingent on menu selections made in advance.

Scrapbooker's Weekends

 

 

 

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend getaway scrap booking until you drop!

 

"I can speak on behalf of our whole group when I say thank you so very much for the BEST scrap booking weekend our group "The Mad Scrappers," have ever had!!!  A big THANK YOU from Christa, Deb, Diane, Kathy, Deb, Tyann and Cyndi! This was, by far, the BEST weekend -- lots of laughter, good company, excellent food, and a beautiful home! You made us feel pampered the minute we set foot in your B&B.  You made sure we were comfortable at all times.  It was very hard for us to go home and get back to reality.  We enjoyed your company, your stories and your awesome food!  We would highly recommend Fox River Bed & Breakfast to anyone!  We're looking forward to future scrap booking weekends with you!  My husband thanks you for the awesome tamales and the homemade salsa -- he doesn't want to share them with anyone!"

 

Sincerely, Kathy Mulhall and Friends

 

Rates

  • Whole B&B Rental only.  $500 per night for up to 10 hard-core scrapbookers.
  • Tables and powerstrips are set up for you in advance.  All you have to do is bring your scrapbooking supplies and spend the weekend HAVING FUN!!
  • Includes a Continental Breakfast.  Arrangements may be made in advance for a home cooked hot breakfast and/or delicious dinners prepared at the B&B (price per person ~ call for menu selections and prices).
  • Go out for lunch and shopping, or have it catered in from one of the many fine restaurants close to the B&B.
  • BYOB, water, your favorite snacks, and games