innkeepers's blog

     Over the past few months our family rose to the occasion and labored long hard hours. Our historic homes were repaired, painted and marketed.Decisions were cast to create the smoothest transition into another lifestyle. Our adult children helped us along the way as strength and talents were needed to meet the many hurdles placed before us. All this was performed while we conducted business as usual and met the needs of our kind guest. We do everything within our family. You'll find no subcontractors here!

   I have often wondered how many people these words actually reach. I don't expect them to captivate an audience though I would hope that someone finds them a benefit.The journey has been rewarding to us as a family. We certainly have learned a great deal a long the way. Meeting as children in a forested community along the river gave us roots in finding our way. Both of our parents sacrificed and worked extremely hard to provide us tiny cottages away from surburbia.

       Indeed 2020 was a long year that brought us a prospective of our families and the world that we hope not soon forget. The year has turned a page but there is still a need to follow safety and protect those we love. Our family has learned a great deal over the past year. We were thrust together in our small rural town. We shared our small celebrations and dealt with lifes disappointments but with the knowledge we were so damn fortunate. We had our health and the protective love for one another. So many people would endure life with much less.

    After 5 years as Innkeepers we have grown! Hundreds of guest have rested at our homes along the river. Meeting people is the best part of owning a bed and breakfast. People share their rich stories and become the fabric of our service that we create for you our guest. Each person that stays with us enriches our understanding of what we need to expand on as an experience that won't soon be forgotten. 

It's been almost 5 years since our family up-rooted from the suburbs of Pittsburgh on a quest. 

Our journey to settle along the Allegheny river in Emlenton, a rural town with historic glory which has struggled as many old industrialized towns. A metamorphosis of change is slowly taking place as this small town is being recognized as a receational hub of quality trails, waterways and unique environments. 

       It's that time of the year.....exciting opportunities for fun along the river and trails of our valley. Guest and locals make time to enjoy the many offerings in recreation, culture and education that are created in the historic Oil Region. 

   The seasons change here in the valley and time slows. This provides great opportunities to pause and make time for special occasions. The valley offers itself to beautiful vistas and host some wonderful recreational opportunities. The trails remain clear and open for biking and walking.

    Summer winds down and leads into Autumn, one door closes and another door opens along the Allegheny. The fall breezes bring a brillant color to the valley. We tend to move a little slower and the seasons clock reminds us of times continued count down.

Summer is alive in many way's. 

                   On this cold gray day along the river the somber rural town of Emlenton may appear to be a little lost after the raging fire that consumed the historic, "Emlenton Mill" and severly damaged, " Amy's Closet" and several other private residences. We found ourselves humbled in the revelation that life can be altered in seconds, years of memories and sacrifice can be dissolved before our eyes becoming ashes that filter in the winds of our valley and tarnish our souls.