Don’t miss the 5 Year Anniversary Celebration and Open House!

August 29, 2010

3 PM - 6 PM

Saying THANK YOU to all for an amazing 5 years! Take that old fashion Sunday afternoon drive (or walk) and stay for the afternoon or just come say hello.

Live music under the Award Winning Burr Oak Tree w/ Chris Saub & Daniel Christian.

Sugar Clay Winery & Vineyards will be pouring and selling their wines and are donating a pot of sangria!

Warehouse antiques @ 609, one of Nebraska City’s local antique stores, will have a display of antiques from the era

Good old picnic snacks like watermelon slices, peanuts in the shell and rainbow sherbert will be served!  Lemonade, tea and water also available. You can bring your own snacks and drinks if you prefer.

Have a little fun with the horseshoes and lawn darts - and maybe even a sack race!

Hope to see you there!

Sidney, Iowa Championship Rodeo run August 3 - 7 with nightly performances at 8 PM.  A dance featuring Jake McVey follows the rodeo events on Friday and Saturday nights.

Book your room here on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday night.  Sidney is only 16 miles from Nebraska City and Whispering Pines B&B.
For more details on the Sidney Rodeo

August 29th, 2010 celebrates Jeanna Stavas’ 5 year anniversary as Innkeeper and owner of Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Jeanna will host a picnic behind the pines as a thank you to the Nebraska City locals, previous guests and anyone who wants to tour the B&B.

Bring your quilt, blanket or lawn chairs and spend an afternoon relaxing or just stop by and say hello. There will be live music, wine tasting, picnic snacks & games, door prizes and giveaways.

The event will be held from 3 PM - 6 PM.

Hope you can make it!

The Mayhew Cabin and Historic Village Foundation

2012 4^th Corso Nebraska City, NE 68410

Phone: 402-873-3115

Mayhewcabin.org

They are currently remodeling the brick building into new museum exhibits. Our organization will host a ceremony to dedicate the new building.

The Grand Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 22nd from 2-4 p.m. This event will commemorate the acquisition of the brick building and the unveiling of the new exhibit area for the Mayhew Cabin. The ceremony will include a ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m., special tours, refreshments, and a short presentation about the future of the Mayhew Cabin historic site.

Many of you may remember this as John Brown’s Cave when you were younger.  This grand opening and the efforts that have been put forth over the past year is very exciting for Nebraska City and I’m proud to be a supporter and promoter of this important piece of Nebraska history.  Maybe I’ll see you there!

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUL ARBOR DAY RUN/WALK

Run/Walk in the footsteps of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day, around Historic Nebraska City.

A few changes this year have made the Arbor Day run just even better!

It’s the weekend BEFORE the Arbor Day Celebration to allow those running the Lincoln Marathon to participate AND there is now a 10K!

Early bird registration is April 5 has entry fee of only $19 which includes a long sleeve t-shirt and yummy treats after the race.

Having run many a race mile, Jeanna, the Whispering Pines Innkeeper knows about races, running and what’s important - I think it’s covered!  Let me know if I missed something!

• A cozy, comfortable bed the night before AND the night after the run
• An early morning special runners breakfast such as fruit, yogurt, homemade granola, muffins, peanut butter!  I’ll do my best to accommodate other special food requests with advance notice.
• A convenient four block walk to the start line
• Hot tub and robes

Get a great night’s sleep the night before the race and a special runner’s breakfast will be ready for you at your requested “early” time.

A two night stay lets you enjoy all the runner’s treats after the race, gives you a chance to come back to your room, hot tub and relax on the porch or shower up and go out and about  - either way, enjoying a beautiful Springtime day in Nebraska City, a relaxing evening and another great night of sleep!  Oh, and a full, leisurely, gourmet breakfast on Sunday - no skimping here!
There will be an early bird runner’s discount of 20% off your second night of a Friday/Saturday stay, April 23/24 if booked by April 5th, 10% if booked after April 5th.  Based on limited availability, so reserve your room now.

Official registration available here:  Arbor Day Run Registration

Hope you’ll join us!

The Mayhew Cabin will have a spaghetti feed fundraiser on Sunday, March 28th from 11-1 p.m. Afterwards Mr. James Patrick Morgans will speak at 1:00 about the Underground Railroad in this region. He has written two books about the UGRR and is involved with the Tabor (Iowa) Historical Society. Mr. Morgans lives in Council Bluffs, IA and his first book John Todd and the Underground Railroad: Biography of an Iowa Abolitionist  was published in 2006. His second book The Underground Railroad on the Western Frontier was released this year. The meal is a free will donation with all proceeds going to the Mayhew Cabin Foundation. Contact Bill Hayes at 873-3115.

Jenni Brant was an artist in residency at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts here in Nebraska City. When I met her, she had displays of pottery that I believed would fit perfectly and compliment the ambiance at Whispering Pines. I am pleased to host an artist open house where you can view Jenni’s work on display and see for yourself how fitting and perfect.

Daniel Christian is yet another KHN artist I’ve befriended. He was in residence there few years back and he’ll be stopping by to play for just a bit as well.

Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Thursday, March 25

Please stop by from 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Come help us welcome in Spring with the second ever Whispering Pines B&B House Concert!

Sunday, March 21

2 - 5 PM

Enjoy Chris Saub solo and acoustic in the cozy common areas at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast.

A few simple snacks will be provided. You may bring your own wine or drinks if you wish.

Free will donation suggested.  Chris will have CD’s for sale.

Book your overnight stay now for either Saturday night before or extend your weekend and stay Sunday night!

Award winning travel journalist Diana Lambdin Meyer of Kansas City will offer a workshop on getting started as a freelance writer. With more than 25 years of experience in freelance writing, Diana will talk about the changing world of print media and how that impacts the freelance writer. She will also discuss various electronic publishing sites and how to successfully maneuver through both worlds while generating a part-time or fulltime income. Come with questions and ideas; leave with inspiration and motivation.

Workshop held at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast in Nebraska City, NE

Friday, March 12, 2010 7 PM
(Opening session with light hors d’oeuvres)

Saturday, March 13, 2010 8 AM – 4 PM
(Two workshop sessions, breakfast and lunch)

Workshop only - $120.00/person
Workshop and lodging - $215.00 (Single Occ)
Workshop with overnight accommodations – $325.00 (Two persons/Dbl Occ)

Limited availability and reservations required. All major credit cards accepted.

Rooms are blocked for the workshop, so to reserve overnight accommodations, email innkeeper, Jeanna Stavas at jeanna@bbwhisperingpines.com.

Additional information about Diana Lambdin Meyer may be found here on her website: www.dianalambdinmeyer.com

Mark your calendar for the first ever Whispering Pines B&B House Concert!

Sunday, February 28

2 - 4 PM

Enjoy Daniel Christian solo and acoustic in the cozy common areas at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast.

I’ll provide a few simple snacks and you may bring your own wine or alcohol.

Free will donation.  Daniel will have CD’s for sale.

Book your overnight stay now for either Saturday night before or extend your weekend and stay Sunday night!