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Monday, June 25, 2012
MiM Mailbag: Do single moms go to medical school?
I have been a VERY long follower of your blog and after reading a few pre-med blog posts find myself wondering if you could give me some advice.
I am a new mother (my baby is 9 months) who has been trying to achieve my dream of medical school for a while. I have a degree in Biology, publications, a TON of research experience (some of which is at an Ivy League school) but because I was an international student, I couldn't guarantee funds for medical school after graduation and hence my application was not accepted. Right away I pursued nursing school as a venue to receive permanent residence in US. I was successful and shortly after graduation resumed studying for the MCAT while working part-time as an RN. Unfortunately, my MCAT score was not good enough to get in (it had been a *few* years since my classes). Being in my late 20s, my OB doctor stated if my husband and I wanted to have children, due to potential complications from some of my health issues, I should achieve pregnancy sooner or later. A year later, we have a baby.
Sadly, my (also in his late 20s) young husband wasn't prepared for a responsibility of having a baby and filed for divorce not too long ago. So, here I am, in what seems like a disastrous situation - a former pre-med hopeful, now a single mom trying to make ends meet with a 9-month-old. I am sure there are worse situations out there, but I am completely bummed as to what I should do. I refuse to give up my dream, but yet, I often wonder do single moms go to medical school? To make matters worse, I reside in a state where my parents don't live and because the divorce is here, my husband is going to restrict my relocation, hence family support will not exist (not physical one in any case).
I often wonder if I should retake the science classes from scratch? I'm afraid to seek guidance of a pre-med counselor because they will just want me to forget it.
Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to explore all my options and not give up hope...
Thank you.
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I hate to be a downer and tell you not to follow your dream, but from what you're telling me, I just can't visualize how it would work. A 9 month old baby is very demanding... who would watch the baby while you're studying? You say you have no family nearby. Do you have the monetary resources to provide childcare for all the hours you need to study or be at clinicals? Would your husband be able to do it?ReplyDelete
My instinct is to tell you that you should probably put your dream aside for a few years, until your baby is older.
Also, I think you should think hard about the reasons why you want to be a doctor. It would be much easier for you to become an NP and you'd get to do many of the things doctors do. I know a lot of NPs who do research and while they don't have full autonomy, the good ones are very well respected.
What Fizzy said.ReplyDelete
Becoming a dr would defer any real job / income for about 10 years. Your child would require round the clock childcare for much of that time. Unless you are independently wealthy or you have family that is willing to provide that for you, I just don't see med school as a viable option for you over the next several years.
My understanding is that you can become an NP while working as an RN, so it seems like that path could provide you the income you need, with the expanding career prospects you desire. As Fizzy said, NPs can do much of what drs do, and are highly respected.
I think you need to find another single mother who is doing it (or better yet, has done it) to get the most useful take on it. But as Fizzy & OMDG said, the cost of providing childcare (including weekends & overnight at times, for when you are on call during clinical rotations) for an infant/toddler when you have no income will absolutely be the prohibiting factor. If you have means to manage that (savings, ex-husband, family), then...it'll still be very very hard, and will require an iron will and a lot of resolve to leave your young child to go study nearly every night & weekend (which you really should be doing if you want to succeed). The NP route sounds extremely reasonable---you can work during the schooling/training, don't have to do a residency so end up making a really really good salary immediately, and can choose a specialty, research, etc... again, without having to do fellowship or other training. No call, rarely weekends---much much better lifestyle for a young mother.ReplyDelete
Hmmm....being an NP is no easy slog either... my advice to you is to hang onto your dream- you are still young. Work as an RN, take some refresher courses, nail that MCAT and apply to med school in a few years when your daughter starts preschool/school. That might also allow you to find a way to be nearer to your support network (ie parents)- I don't know a lot of family court judges that wouldn't support you being closer to your family to allow you to pursue higher education...just a thought.ReplyDelete
You have all kinds of time, and you might be glad you waited and spent these years with your daughter. RN wage is a good wage, and I wouldn't spend money on NP education unless that is what you really want. Good luck to you K. Wishing you all the best.Replies
As a 32yo single mother of a 3yr old and a first year med student, I have to agree with this piece of advice, your dreams are achievable, it's just timing that is the issue. You will enjoy these first couple (3-4) years raising your LO, then when they're off to school, so are you. Its also a constant visual/lesson that your child will learn subconsciously about hard work and persistence while watching you go through school. Meanwhile, delve back into studying, prep courses etc.. Prior to the MCAT.Delete
There are also University PostGrad bridge programs that cover /refresh you on all med school prereqs ( approx 2yr program) and some offer a smoother admission process to their Medical School
- AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Hi! I am a single mother who just finished medical school. I would be happy to chat with you through email, if you're interested. Please feel free to let KC know, and she knows how to get ahold of me. Also, you can read the posts I have written on here (click on the MomTFH link in the labels to the right-->) or read my blog at http://momstinfoilhat.wordpress.com. Not all of my posts are about being a single mom, obviously, but it is my constant reality as I write. As I hope you have discovered, it is easier and harder to be a single mom than you may have expected, and it does not dominate all of my thoughts, conversations and interactions.ReplyDelete
OK, on to your questions. Let's start with the simpler one. I took the MCAT after being out of the basic science classes for several years, too. I used a single review book and did OK. I happen to be a good test taker. If I had a time machine (Oh, geez! the things I could fix!) I would have taken a review course and probably scored higher. I think taking a targeted MCAT review would be higher yield for you than retaking all of your premed. That will also take quite a while. But, if you think having domestic good grades will improve your chances of admission, it's definitely an option.
As for RN vs. NP vs. being a physician, that is really up to you, and I don't think there is an easy answer to that. There are many days in which I wish I had the time machine and could go back and be an NP, but I may be a unique case. I am older than you, I want to go into obstetrics, and I didn't match into residency last year. If I was a nurse practitioner / midwife, I could be working already, no residency required, and be doing everything I want to do as a doctor (I am not super gung ho about being a lead surgeon and am more interested in low risk obstetrics, obviously, but there are plenty of NPs that assist in the OR, just don't lead surgeries).
Obviously, yes, single mothers do go to medical school. I was pleasantly surprised at the diversity in my class. I sat next to a grandmother all of 2nd year, and I was not the only single mom in my class. Also, single mothers do a lot of things that take them away from their kid(s). Many single moms work outside the home for long hours and have to rely on different forms of help and childcare. And, most of these single moms are not pursuing a life long dream, one that will most likely provide financial security and a fulfilling career. Moms have guilt, single moms have guilt. I don't let that keep me from pursuing my career in medicine.
Medical school is not a bad situation to be in as a single mom. Especially the first two years. There are many schools that even stream most of the classes online, and do not have an attendance policy for many of the classes (mine did). Your clinical years may be more difficult. Your schedule can change from month to month, and I have had to ask a caregiver to show up at my house at 4:30 am some months so I can get to my rotation on time. Even more difficult, my schedule would change in a month. My kids were in school and had after school care from a trusted family member, so my main issue was the early mornings.
As for being able to handle it, I was the president of more than one extracurricular club. I won a research fellowship and full tuition scholarship. I was recommended and inducted into the humanism honors society by one of my attendings / professors. I qualified for the regular honors society, but I won't go into the political BS that kept me from that group. I aced my boards and never failed a class. I am not just tooting my horn here; I am telling you that, if you work hard and have the aptitude and right attitude, you will do well.
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- AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 4:57 PM
I have written on my blog about my sometimes frustration with some of my former classmates. These are things my single, childless classmates have told me: I gave up using any washable dishes or glasses during medical school because I don't have time to do any dishes. I gave up my dog to my parents during board review because I can't take care of it. I don't have time to do _____ activity or ______ club. I didn't have time to take the required scrub class before rotations started because I wanted to go on a vacation. I need to take off a month because I am planning a wedding. I can't make the meeting at that time because that's when I nap. (Yes, for real) I would see some of these same students go to yoga 3 times a week, or party frequently, or get their mani/pedi once a week, or watch every episode of the Jersey Shore, or make what ever bargains or compromises they chose. So do I. (Make compromises. I don't do any of those things on the list. I have a dog and two cats, I cook and use real dishes and plates, and I don't get to work out often if at all, watch much TV, or take care of my fingernails, hairdo or other beauty routines often. I also schedule my naps, rare as they are, around my obligations, not the other way around). So will you, compromise, that is, regardless of your path.ReplyDelete
As for divorce, moving, family support - that stuff is not easy. If you email me and are up for it, I can regale you with the soap opera that was my divorce and coparenting (they don't call it custody anymore) agreement, and the sacrifices I had to make to be able to move if I matched out of the area. Single parents relocate all the time for many reasons. It is not fair to expect every single parent to remain, forever, in a 50 mile radius of where they divorced. There are a lot of moving parts to this, and I could write more words than this entire post already (seriously not kidding) about it. A lot of this depends on your ex. This battle was infinitely harder than medical school for me.
Anyway, I hope this wasn't too much, and was helpful in some way. Good luck, and please keep us up to date.Replies
Wow that's inspiring to know you have done it with all the co-parenting, etc. in place. I am a single mother of 3 small children and am looking to go abroad with them to med school. I don't think it will be easy but this is my life long dream. Having a family was also a dream. My career will help me be a better mom once I sacrifice and embrace the journey which is a promising one.Delete
I am also a Single mother going into the medical field... stressing about how I can do it and if we will survive.. im still working on my bachelor's but could really use some advise if you don't mind emailing me?? I would really appreciate any time that you can spare me.Delete
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I'm also a single mother in medical school. I agree basically with the above poster, but I would only add that it is very important to go beyond "this is my dream" in your thinking. From the pre-med side, it's easy to put the physician role on a pedestal. What is it about that role that would be worth the debt, the hard work, the time away from your kids, etc. Could you get that from another job (mid-level, scientist, nurse, social worker, health care administrator, etc.)?Delete
There's no doubt this is possible. However, I'm not completely sure I'd sign up again knowing what I know now. Maybe. I do love what I do. I have a lot of support, and I think my kids are living good lives. But by the time I finish residency, my oldest will be going off to college herself. I think I could have done other work that was rewarding, been able to actually save some money for her college, buy a home, and had some free time to do things like take family vacations or lead a girl scout troop. At the same time, I get to make priorities and I've been there for most stuff. I guess I'm just trying to say that it depends what you really want. I think it can be appealing to follow a dream or set challenging goals sometimes just for the sake of it. Nothing wrong with that. But over the 10 yrs or so it will take to get where you are going, you will need to know that there's something more to this path that really makes it worth it for you.
From a mid-level perspective: I wanted to point out that there is a woman in my PA class who has a 2 year old, and is a single mom with little help. She told me she has built up a network of trusted babysitters. She says that she has anxiety about how much she takes out in loans to cover childcare. It's not easy, but it's doable However this is a 2.5 year intensive program, vs a 4 year program + residency.ReplyDelete
Good luck, and stay strong through the times ahead.
Although I did not go through medical school as a single mom, I went through part of residency as one, and like the above responders, I would very carefully consider what your sources of support, both income-wise and babysitting-wise will be, if you choose to do this. The first two years of med school would be do-able with an infant/toddler, I think, but with overnight call during your third and fourth years, and with overnight call during residency, it can be potentially rough without significant family support; and if family is unavailable to help near-by, then some serious financial soul-searching will need to take place. Also bear in mind that financial arrangements between your ex-spouse and yourself may also either help/hinder the situation. Also, depending on how amicable your separation is from your spouse, be careful about custody arrangements: my ex-spouse tried to use my resident physician work hours as justification for sole physical custody of our infant, claiming that it made me an "unfit" mother to have to spend 80 hours/wk at work.ReplyDelete
I don't think becoming a physician is impossible as a single mom - just certainly incredibly challenging without social resources and some financial support. Best of luck!
I am not a MiM writer, but I am a mother in medical school that goes to school with a few single moms (one pursuing her MD/PhD with a 2 year old in a state with no family). I also have a mentor that started med school as a single mom. I think that having a support system to help you will be the ultimate determinant of your success. I actually started a series on my blog (www.mrsmommymd.com) called "See It Do It" where I interview moms in medical school on how they make it work. Talking to a single mom in medical school when I found out I was pregnant in undergrad with no degree yet, no husband, and hardly any plan was what gave me the courage to go for it. The most important thing is seeing how you can get some help. I wish you the best!ReplyDelete
Momstinfoilhat, what a great inspiration you are! Thank you for writing your comment. I am not a single mother, but I do have a six month old baby and I am going to complete my prerequisites at a university soon, then begin the long journey of the MCAT, applications and hopefully interviews. I was hoping I could find someone that had a child that successfully went through medical school, clinically, etc. thank you so much for giving me great insight and encouragement. I will always remember this post and will probably bookmark the page so that I can come back on the hard days. Continued success to you!ReplyDelete
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Definitely wait until your child is 3 or 4 years old and worry about it then. Babies are very difficult . Toddlers are too. Do not tell yourself you can do much of anything while caring for little kids. However, preschool and kindergarten and elementary school they like to be with other children in social environments playing and interacting with other kids more than they like to be with mommy. Your years of knowledge and experience will not expire. Sounds like you have a great medical and science background.ReplyDelete
Hi everyone. I'm in a very difficult predicament. Have 3 kids at age 27. Never been to college and now I'm coming to the conclusion that I really want to pursue my dream as a physician hence I now have a ton of help and support from family. Has anyone started out this late? my kids ages are 3,7,10..any advice Is greatly appreciated.!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Cece, I am in a similar situation. I didn't finish college and I am now wanting to go back to become a physician. I have a 4 year old who is in preschool, and family around to help, but being 28 I wonder what it will look like for me! Feel free to message me, I'd love to talk!Delete
I am less than 2 months away from graduating as a NP. I am a single mom. It has been tough, but doable. My mentor (a DO) has encouraged me to go back to medical school. I am happy to have read this blog, because I have gained confidence that I can actually do this.
- AnonymousApril 7, 2014 at 8:20 AM
I am 37 and waited for my daughter to turn 16 before pursuing my dreams of being a MD that specializes in geriatric care.ReplyDelete
I have just this year started a 7 year journey. I have to complete a 3yr bachelor of Health Science and then a 4yr MD degree. Its time consuming, I work 2 jobs, study full time and hang with my awesome kid and I wouldn't change a thing. I am thoroughly enjoying everything, even my shitty bar job because I am in control of my own destiny and I am working towards something really positive.
I am so proud of myself for putting my own dreams on hold as it was a sacrifice that I will never regret. I have such a solid relationship with my daughter and to me that is the most important thing that I will ever do with my life.
I have been married, divorced, homeless, bankrupt and worked crappy low paying jobs for years just to make ends meet, but now it's my time to shine.
What ever you choose is right for you and your family, will be ok. Do your research and really think long and hard about all of the variables. When you take control of your life and commit to your dreams, the universe will conspire to help you on your way. Just listen to your intuition and always believe in yourself.
Good for you JJJ! Yes, it is your time to shine and I am sure you will do very well! I can very much relate to you on many things that you had stated. The only main exception is that I have three children ages 16, 11, and 6. I am proud of you and its only 10 years right!? The older you get the faster it goes, so why not?ReplyDelete
I am 38 and a single divorced mother of three. I am in my third year of a BioMedical Sciences degree and looking forward to taking the MCAT. When I started my journey 3 years ago I was married to a man (whom I met and married right out of high school) who tried for a very long time to keep me down. Often telling me how worthless and stupid I was. Unfortunately I believed him and the dream or thought I once had in high school of becoming a doctor seemed unattainable. Finally after fifteen years, I snapped out of it and decided to start my path to becoming a physician. I no longer listened to the negativity that came from my husband or even myself at times. Since I have started going back to school my now ex-husband left me and filed for divorce leaving us with nothing. I was a stay at home mom and did not have a college degree and found that finding a job that could support my children and I seemed impossible. On top of that my ex had our car repossessed and paid little to no child support. Life was hard, we lived in shelters and with friends (I have no family here in this state, so no real family support). Luckily I found a very flexible job and was able to get our lives back on track.
Fast forward to today; I have just finished my semester with a 4.0 and my overall GPA so far is a 3.94. I absolutely love being not only the best parent I can be but the best student I can be as well. Its not easy working, taking care of kids/home, and being full time student. Time management has been an acquired but most valued skill. Despite the hardships, I have found a way. I still have a way to go, but I am doing it. It still amazes me, how life can change and what we are capable of doing if we set our minds to it. I am following my heart, no longer being lead by fear. Love is far more comforting and enduring than fear.
I am a 29 year old single mother of a 2.5 year old, and I am currently in my second year of medical school. It is do-able, but it is difficult. The worst part that I have been experiencing isn't even managing my daughter while trying to study simultaneously, but it's the financial strain. The government doesn't take into account that some single parents are not currently receiving child support from their ex, and they don't seem to care about how that may affect your ability to focus and do well. If you can get yourself financially stable to be able to do school, then do it. If you can get family support to help you out with babysitting so you don't have to pay for it and can rely on it, that would be best. Don't halt your dreams, and don't listen to anyone else who has not been in your shoes, or in MINE!ReplyDelete


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revised and approved by NCSS Board of Directors 2013
I. Introduction
Students today are maturing in a world where mobile connectivity is interactive, instantaneous, and ubiquitous, which offers educators the challenge and opportunity of preparing digital citizens within a global setting. Cisco predicts that by 2016 there will be 10 billion mobile devices in use worldwide and that the amount of additional data movement will be about three times more than all online traffic for 2012.1 Given the breadth, depth and rapidity of technological change, educators often have focused on a facet of technology--such as how technology can support student learning--at the expense, however, of fully appreciating and realizing the scope of technology's impact. While emerging technologies offer PreK-16 students and teachers new learning tools, the implications for how and what social studies students learn is much richer and deeper than learning the nuances of a new mobile device, in several ways. The proliferation of online data raises questions about critical media literacy and an understanding of how such data is used to make economic and political decisions. The use of social media to create multiple online and blended economic, political, and social settings with a global reach requires rethinking how to prepare children and youth to participate in such settings. In turn, such settings are reshaping how children and youth are able to act as citizens and consumers. Helping students make sense of all the information, new environments, and ways of being, requires grounding them in the experiences of those in the past and other civic and cultural settings. In a time when as a field social studies struggles for relevance, social studies educators need to recognize and promote how they are uniquely qualified and situated to enable young people to effectively use mobile technologies as a citizen, learner, and member of a democratic society in a global setting and to explore the civic, economic, and social implications of such technologies across time and place.
II. Intended audience
All educators
III. Background
The global proliferation of cell phones offers testimony to a shift to mobile devices and the prospect of 24/7 connectivity for people worldwide. This phenomenon, along with others such as the development of augmented reality glasses, self-driving cars, and active authentication program keyed to your brainwaves, represents but the tip of the pervasiveness and rapidity of technological change. These technological changes mirror deeper societal and personal changes that we only are beginning to fathom. People's ability not only to access, but to create, information is leading to the democratization of knowledge. In online settings children are globally interacting with others and are exercising unparalleled adult-like autonomy. Youth are using social networking sites to become civically engaged and to create their own profit-making ventures. Children and youth are engaging in democratic like experiences at an unprecedented rate. While children and youth are immersed in technology related social studies, teachers find themselves hard pressed to incorporate learning about and with technology into their classrooms. Elementary teachers are able to devote less and less time to social studies and secondary teachers confront high stakes testing and new demands as literacy teachers. Social studies educators confront a digital divide between the realities of their classrooms and their students' world.
IV. Rationale for recommendations
Social studies' integrative nature, its exploration of the human experience across time and place, and its commitment to readying youth for life in a democratic society within a global context means the field is well suited to enabling youth to learn with and about technology for several reasons.
- The democratization of knowledge, which empowers individuals by enabling them to access, use, and create information in ways traditionally reserved for experts, aligns with social studies' democratic purpose. With such power, though, comes responsibility, which is as simple as pausing prior to forwarding the latest "urban legend" being passed as truth to learning how to critically engage and portray online information in support of a civic cause. Given social studies educators' expertise with sourcing historical evidence, critically analyzing political messages, and drawing inferences from GIS data, they are well equipped to further students' media literacy and related skills.
- The impact of technology in all areas of life is a focal point of social studies. The burgeoning role of social media in politics and civil society worldwide and in the lives of children and youth, for example, presents fascinating opportunities to explore the importance of free speech, decision making, and global civic action in a democratic society. Becoming an informed decision maker takes on new meaning when one stops to consider how many digital contracts a student has entered by the time he or she begins high school. Now, more than ever, students need the knowledge base that social studies provides.
- The creation of multiple blended and online settings within a global context better enables children and youth to civically, economically, and socially participate. While young people always have needed to become aware of multiple life roles, the advent of mobile technology and social media offers them more venues in which to assume such roles much earlier in their lives, ones often removed from adult guidance. Digital spaces offer students multiple opportunities to interact with others worldwide, but also for others to profit from their innocence or even to prey upon them. Since today's students have grown up with the Internet, as social studies educators, we must realize how what we perceive as offline and online settings they perceive as everyday life, and so we must prepare them for the new digital normal accordingly.
- Students' rich array of digital democratic experiences needs nurturing. Not surprisingly, the changes described above affect both political and everyday life in a democratic society. More so than ever, young people routinely engage in democratic acts on a daily basis. What is a profile on a social networking site but one's public persona? While young people long have made choices about how to present themselves on a daily basis in school, they now--through social networking sites, location services, online games and the like--are able to reach a much wider and even a global audience, to make innumerable choices, and to act in multiple social settings at the same time. This creates both an opportunity and a dilemma for social studies educators: helping young people translate these democratic experiences in a social setting into civic and political knowledge and skills within the context of contemporary classrooms.
- There is a rich tradition of innovative use of technology in the teaching and learning of social studies. Social studies educators are able not only to use technologies, such as GIS with U.S. census data or video editing of political speeches for powerful learning experiences, but also are able to draw upon corporate and government use of such technologies, such as the use of social media by businesses for cause marketing or by politicians during campaigns. Social studies educators are able to model and build upon cutting edge uses of emerging technologies by the private and public sector during their teaching.
V. Recommendations
- Establish guidelines for the promotion of media literacy and related research skills in social studies. Dramatic shift in the nature of information and knowledge requires adaptation of media literacy and related skills.
- Rethink the curricular role of society, technology, and science, and related themes, in the National Standards for Social Studies. Support themes with digital instructional examples and with suggestions for how to bridge learning about technology with students' use of technology in their lives. For example, teachers might draw relation between advent of movable type and printing press with the growth of Wikipedia and the democratization of knowledge or between town commons, social networking sites, and commercial digital spaces.
- Adapt social studies' civic and socialization role to blended and online places. Identify the cultural, economic and social benefits and concerns resulting from students' immersion in the emerging digital world and address related policy and curricular issues. This ranges from addressing concerns such as cyberbullying and cybersecurity and issues like the commercial value of one's personal information to recognition of how cultural norms are operationalized online and of ways to become civically engaged in a global setting.
- Determine ways to best enable children and youth to translate their informal, socially oriented democratic experiences into a more academic, civically oriented setting. Powerful social studies learning is meaningful, integrative, value-based, challenging and active. What better way to illustrate the power of social studies than by showing children how "liking" a person is akin to voting or youth how creating a social networking site for a group is like campaigning for a political candidate or social cause. In turn, how might social studies educators equip children and youth with the civic understandings, digital tools, and off and online participatory skills necessary to address matters of public importance, such as those related to social justice and sustainability.
- Promote Pre K-16 educators integration of technology into student learning. At the moment this might range from the development and/or endorsement of acceptable use policies related to use of smartphones or online social networking sites in social studies and of ways to ensure student security and privacy in closed and open source environments to providing examples of exemplary uses of technology in social studies. In doing so, social studies educators must recognize how technology use always will raise questions about the equitable distribution of and access to emerging technologies. In turn, the promotion of technology integration into student learning requires remaining sensitive not only to existing, but also to emerging, technologies so as to ensure that a learning environment is in place which best enables students to make rich use of those technologies as they prepare to become digital citizens.
VI. Conclusion
Technological change has proven one of the few constants of the early 21st century, providing social studies educators with the challenge and opportunity of preparing digital citizens in a global setting. This requires rethinking the type of social studies learning necessary in the 21st century. As the National Academies concluded in the Education for Life and Work report, "the process of deeper learning is essential for the development of transferable 21st century competencies" and "the application of 21st century competencies in turn supports the process of deeper learning, in a recursive, mutually reinforcing cycle.2
Social studies educators already have identified what characterizes deeper or powerful social studies learning. What now is necessary is bringing this vision of powerful social studies education into the 21st century.
1.Cisco, Cisco Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update 2012-2017 (2012). Retrieved at www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns341/ns525/ns537/ns705/ns827/w...paperc11-520862.pdf. ↩
2. J.W. Pellegrino and M.L. Hilton, eds., Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century (Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press, 2012), 8. ↩

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"Yeah, this incredible group of people all came together to do 'Lost' and I think we need to sort of rub the slate clean, explore around a little bit before everybody starts to reassemble again," added Lindelof, who still working with the show's executive producer J.J. Abrams as one of the screenwriters of the "Star Trek" sequel. "And I'm looking forward to that because I really loved everybody I worked with."
That doesn't mean there hasn't been a little separation anxiety since "Lost" came to a close.
"It is a little bit weird, but it's also a relief, the idea that it's finished. I think we all miss each other a lot more than we miss the actual show, because we worked so hard to end it," said Lindelof.
"Damon and I were hanging out on the Disney lot the other week, just kinda shooting the breeze," added Cuse, "and there was this kind of thing in the back of my head that says, 'No, we have to quit bullshitting and go actually break an episode of the show,' because it's the Pavlovian conditioning. But we didn't actually have to break an episode of the show."
The duo also think it'll be a good long while – if ever – before they sit down to watch their iconic TV show from start to finish.
"Maybe," said Cuse. "It's not anything I've really thought about doing myself. But I do find that after I've worked on something, there's kind of a five-year window. And after that I have amnesia about all the problems that went into making it and so I can watch it without the critical producer's eye. I can watch it really more as a fan."
"Even in the last season we would go back and watch episodes from the first season just to check them as a reference point and it was so weird," said Lindelof. "It did feel like it had been made by somebody else. So I think that maybe in the same what that you look at photographs, you know, a sense of nostalgia will kick in, but I'm trying to live in present time."


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British rock band Radiohead will be taking an old-fashioned approach to promotion.
To coincide with the release of their latest album, "The King of Limbs," the band will be distributing a newspaper called The Universal Sigh internationally, The Guardian reported. According to the newspaper's Web site, it will be available for free on Tuesday, the same day on which the album will be available in the U.S. and Canada.
According to The Guardian article, Radiohead collaborated with artist Stanley Donwood on the publication. Donwood described the project on his blog: "I feel a little like a Bond villain, hiding from the world in this hilltop fastness, with lists of capital cities taped to the walls of my lair, scrumpled versions of my plans littering the metal floor. I should think up a suitable codename for it, perhaps."
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A disclaimer appears on The Universal Sigh Web site: that the event is not a live band performance, and that it is "NOT the newspaper that accompanies the Newspaper Album version of The King of Limbs."
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If you compare the two teams schedules the rest of the way in terms of who has the advantage to win the division I think you have to give the advantage to the Steelers. The Steelers after next week with their tough tough game with the Giants on the road still get to the play the Browns twice home and away,Kansas City at home who is terrible,the Chargers at home who are an absolute mess and cant win on the road especially on the East Coast,and the Steelers get the Bengals one more time at home. The Ravens on the other hand still have to play tough road games at Pittsburgh,at San Diego,at Washington,and at Cincy,and still have to play both Manning brothers back to back weeks albeit in Baltimore in December.
It's why that game against the Giants is so so key to win next week to allow us to most likely barring a horrific loss to the Chiefs at home who are terrible the following week it will allow the Steelers to stay at least one game behind the Ravens when they come in here in 3 weeks which means if the Steelers beat them they would own the tiebraker with the Ravens still having the much tougher schedule the last 6 games. I think when you breakdown both of these teams schedules the last 9 games when you compare both home and away schedules I think you have to say by getting a first look at it advantage goes clearly to the Steelers.


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4.6 on September 25, 2017
Won a weekend stay thru a work sales contest. Had a great time. Very impressed by the log cabin construction and decor. Baptism River Inn is centrally located on the North Shore and close to 3 State Parks. Would love to come back this winter for a ski or snowmobiling weekend. I would definitely use the wood fire place in the room! We stayed in the Evergreen suite, it was awesome! Love the sound of the rapids of the Baptism river right outside our windows. Romantic and a very charming inn.
5 on September 23, 2017
What a wonderful surprise. Clean, quiet and wonderful meals. Very close to attractions on North Shore. Will stay again
4.8 on September 13, 2017
We stayed in the Sunset room. Very nice and comfy room. You can hear the river from the balcony, which drowns out whatever noises you may hear from the outside world. Truly feels calm and peaceful to be there. Loved my time down by the river exploring. Randall, who served us breakfast, was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We heard great things about it, and we'll continue to pass the word on!
4.8 on August 21, 2017
We decided to drive up the North Shore and because I am a meeting planner and extremely busy right now, I asked my husband to do the research to find a great little get away for us. He found the Baptist River Inn which for us was a perfect location because we wanted to experience Grand Portage area as well, the Inn was about half way between our vacation drive. When we pulled in the one lane driveway engulfed with pine trees and thick forest, we couldn't believe how beautiful the place was. The picture here does not do it justice. Not only secluded, beautiful, but also clean and very, very special. We took the trail to find their sauna in the woods, it was adorable and looked like a storybook cottage. The river there to me was just as beautiful and dramatic as the other falls along the way. We plan to return this winter with our snowmobiles and friends.
5 on August 18, 2017
The building and decor are lovely. Lura is very personable and an excellent chef. We stayed in the Sunset room, which was perfect for us. The bed and the couch were very comfortable, and I enjoyed the small deck and sleeping with that door open. The Baptism River Inn is a quiet, peaceful, relaxing place and its spot on the river is gorgeous. I definitely want to stay there again.
4.0 on August 18, 2017
We give this B and B experience all 5's. Great location. Great lodging. Great bedroom. Great food. Great host.
4.6 on August 16, 2017
Perfect setting for a romantic getaway. Much quieter than any hotel. Owners go above and beyond with service, room details, and privacy. Beautiful wooded setting away from commercialism. Would highly recommend!
5 on August 10, 2017
3 miles from hwy 61 on Hwy 1. Very quiet location. We didn't see it here anyone else except in the lobby and at breakfast. The place is beautiful with very nice rooms. W stayed in the river room which faces the river and has a balcony. The B&B doesn't appear to have air conditioning but there is a ceiling fan and windows on two walls in the river room and in the bathroom so it does cool off well at night. Breakfast was very good with pleasant company with other guests and the hostess. Breakfast was at 9 am and we left a little after 10.
4.2 on August 09, 2017
This B&B is an impressive log home located on a scenic bend in the Baptsm River. Our room was large and beautifully decorated, and had a balcony overlooking the woods. The delicious breakfasts are served in the north-woodsy common room.
5 on August 07, 2017
We have a very busy schedule and was great to have a getaway in the woods, it was very calming and relaxing. The Evergreen room was beautiful and peaceful. The breakfasts were outstanding, if Lura ever publishes a cookbook, I want one. Wine. We will definitely come again. Larry and Julie
5 on July 30, 2017
Excellent in every way. If you are going to the North Shore, check it out!
4.6 on July 21, 2017
This was our third visit to the Baptism River Inn B&B and we have enjoyed each one having stayed in a different room each time. The setting is so peaceful and the rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. We have loved Lura's breakfasts and the conversations around the table. We will return and look forward to our next visit.
5 on June 28, 2017
Beautiful rooms, clean, friendly....beautiful setting !
5 on May 11, 2017
We stayed in the Evergreen Suite for one night on 5/9/17 and loved it! Wished we could have stayed longer. The suite and food were exceptional! The Baptism river is beautiful and the rushing water can be heard when the windows are cracked open, making the experience even better! The river is very picturesque with large rocks to climb/sit on and just enjoy the whole experience. Internet connection was good.
4.4 on January 03, 2017
Stayed in the Evergreen Suite. Was a great place to stay--more than enough room to spread out and relax and not be in one another's space all the time. Separate eating room was great in our suite(Other guest eat communally). We were close to great skiing(National Forest Lodge) and Northwoods skiing in Silver Bay. The breakfasts were filling and presented in a modest and simple manner. The whirlpool was a great addition after several hours of CC skiing. The shower leaked a little and needs attention. The only real fault was the lack of even all of the local stations on the TV(only Fox and Public TV). Other than that--this place is great--
5 on August 03, 2016
We just spent a wonderful weekend here for a little get-away. WOW, what a wonderful place to stay. This home is beautiful, comfortable, cozy, well-appointed and all in a lovely setting in the woods. We can't wait to plan our return trip! Lura and Andy are wonderful hosts and the breakfasts (and cookies!) were absolutely scrumptious! A hike down the trail to the Baptism River was great and offered a lovely setting for pictures, including the cute little Sauna House! If you are looking for a romantic getaway...look no further! If you need a TV - go to a hotel...this is an unplugged from the world's troubles place. Stayed July 2016
4.8 on July 30, 2016
This was a great location to explore the North Shore of Lake Superior. We stayed in the River Room. The best thing about it was the sound of the river running past and the lovely balcony. The B & B was very clean and quiet. You could not hear the other guests when you were in your room. We loved our stay.
5 on July 11, 2016
Nice, secluded retreat along the North Shore. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were great. The owners were great to visit with. The sauna looked inviting but did not have a chance to use. Walked along the Baptism river, beautiful views and swimming opportunities.
5 on June 24, 2016
This is a great getaway to the most spectacular part of Minnesota - the rooms and facility are immaculate and the breakfasts are fantastic!
4.0 on June 07, 2016
My wife and I came here for our 5th anniversary. We stayed in the Evergreen Suite. It included a private bath with 2 person tub, a fireplace, a kitchenette, and a small patio. The room is very large and I appreciated that. We also took advantage of the sauna which was great. I loved waking up to the faint sound of the Baptism River rushing over the rocks. We loved the location of this B&B best, it is nestled in the woods off the highway and is very peaceful. We recommend this place highly and would come back. Our only negative criticism is that breakfast isn't served until 9am which is a little late for us.
4.6 on May 09, 2016
This was my first B&B so I wasn't sure what to expect, but this place was wonderful. It was quiet, peaceful and so relaxing. My husband and I stayed in the Evergreen Suite and it was so clean and big it was a wonderful place to enjoy our 10 year anniversary. The breakfast was delicious, only it wasn't served until 9am which was a little to late for us as we are morning people and like to start our day earlier, other than that everything was wonderful and worth the money. The river by the Inn was so peaceful to sit by in the morning. We would definitely return to this B&B.
5 on March 07, 2016
What an amazing wonderful getaway in the woods! This was our first and definitely not our last stay. We stayed in the Evergreen Suite. As soon as you open the door you know you know you are going to enjoy this. You walk into the breakfast nook which has a table full of coffee drinks, coffee maker, teas, chai tea, wine bottle opener, plates, coffee mugs and glasses. There is a small refrigerator. There are 2 padded chairs and a round table. If you step ahead and open the door you will step outside on your own private deck and view beautiful pines. It felt like you are deep in the mountains even though they are only hills. it snowed one afternoon and was so peaceful and beautiful. Breakfast was delicious every morning. I especially enjoyed the scone and omelet for one of the meals and the Bread pudding and sausage breakfast was so filling on our last day. Fresh cookies in the lobby were good also. We felt so at home here. Our bedroom was large including a high rise king size bed, chairs, couch and wood stove which we built a fire in each night. So relaxing! The bed was so comfortable, I haven't slept pain free in so long and I awoke without back pain. The bathroom has a large storage area for your luggage and clothing. The double sinks are built in a high dresser. There is a shower in the corner and the whirlpool jacuzzi each night was very relaxing, The floors are heated also. We explored the nearby towns and drove to Grand Marais. The deer were frequent on the roads and even in town. There are snowshoes available to go trekking with and a sauna also. Towels and flashlight are right inside the door to take out with you. We enjoyed this getaway for my 50th bday and reconnecting with each other. We have been married over 31 years and you really need to make time for each other away from the usual day to day stresses. We had an amazing time and plan to return again!
5 on March 04, 2016
We have stayed at the Baptism River Inn a few times and have never been disapppointed. The rooms have always been clean and so relaxing in a perfect setting. The breakfasts are delicious! We have even made some requests for our favorite breakfast based on past stays and Lura is always accommodating. We always look forward to staying at the Baptism River Inn and will definitely be visiting again in the future!!
5 on January 05, 2016
Went here to spend a peaceful weekend with my wife. Loved the hospitality and facilities at Baptism River Inn. The room was very nice and the bed was so comfortable that I slept like a baby after a long time. Also, the private whirlpool and outdoor wood fired sauna were icing on the cake and made the stay memorable. Lura (one of the owners) made the breakfast every morning and I have to say that I am out of words to give a compliment. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We went for cross country skiing at a place called National Forest Lodge which is also owned by the B&B owners and they let us park there so that we can enjoy our skiing to the fullest. Loved the experience while skiing and it was probably the prettiest of all the cross country skiing I've done in the US. Will definitely recommend this to everyone who wants to have a pleasant and memorable stay in Minnesota.
5 on October 26, 2015
What a gem tucked away in the woods! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Baptism River Inn, celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary! The first night was nice & warm, so we enjoyed a bottle of wine out on the deck, watching the stars on the perfectly clear night. Breakfast was AMAZING both mornings! Our 1st morning, we snuck out early enough to catch the beautiful sunrise at the Silver Bay Marina - so perfect! We hope to be able to come back some day. The Baptism River Inn is the perfect place to rest, relax, and recharge before heading back to reality. Thank you Lura & Andy!
5 on October 07, 2015
This is my first experience at a B&B and really appreciated what was offered to us. I wasn't sure what to expect but wasn't disappointed and would do it again without hesitation. It didn't hurt to hear a visitor that was there the same tie as us say that this was their 5th time staying at Baptism River Bed & Breakfast. I cannot think of any higher recommendation than that!
4.6 on September 14, 2015
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Bed & Breakfast! The room was very clean & warm with beautiful decor that gave a country feel. The bed was very comfortable & the two person whirlpool tub was just perfect. The breakfast was outstanding & the company was great! We definitely will be back!
5 on September 12, 2015
Our stay at the Baptism River B and B was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed our room, the sounds of the river, our bed was to die for and the breakfasts we're amazing. The whirlpool was so nice and the view of the stars from our balcony was breathtaking. We will be back. Loved the poke a dotted rubber duckies. They we're the bomb. Thank you Andy and Lura!!!
5 on August 24, 2015
This was our second visit to the Baptism River B & B and we hope to make many more.
5 on July 21, 2015
We decided on this secluded, tranquil Bed and Breakfast after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. What a superb choice that we made that truly exceeded all our expectations. This lovely log home is in private wooden setting with only the sound of the trickling river nearby.The Inn provides amenities to enjoy in the lodge's lobby area during your stay. Lura was a lovely hostess who made our stay even more enjoyable. She served a lovely, scruptious breakfast and was a delight to visit with each morning. Baptism River Inn is a perfect place to spend some quiet couple's time without the interruptions of technology. Also, it is a great place to unwind, relax and spend some quality time together, We had the place to ourselves one evening so I had the chance to look and explore in each room. All rooms are lovely,beautiful and each suite is tastefully decorated. You will not regret a night spent in any of the Inn:s comfortable beds and the price is very reasonable for a perfect stay at a lovely Bed and Breakfast in the Northshore area. Detail is given to each and every moment of your stay and the owners are quite hospitable Thanks Lura and Andy for sharing your home with us.
5 on July 08, 2015
The 4th of July was great in Silver Bay with beautiful fireworks. However, we actually preferred the fireflies that entertained us afterward at the inn, flying through the air like our own private fireworks show off our balcony! This lovely inn is like nothing we have ever experienced, complete tranquility and beauty all around. The setting is unmatched, and the sound of the Baptism River (ours was the "River Room") is soothing as well as a wow factor. It lulls you to sleep big time. We felt a sense of comfort and care the minute we walked through the door. Actually, just driving up to this setting is comforting. Over a sparkling creek, and parking on a circular drive surrounded by nature. The log home is stunning. It's like the one in your dreams! I could write on and on, but suffice it to say that this is a very unique place that is charming and the perfect getaway beyond belief. And we were not even able to stay for the breakfast! That was our only regret.
5 on May 26, 2015
I am compelled to submit my first review, because it is not often that you find a place that is even better than what is viewed online and exceeds your expectations. Baptism River Inn is beautiful, nestled in the trees along the Baptism River, a few short steps from one of the loveliest river views that we saw in the North Shore area. On top of that, the breakfasts were a treat. We stayed four nights and had a different breakfast each morning, but would have gladly repeated any of them. The food was not only excellent, but it was creative and hearty. We were able to hike and bike most of the day and come back to the room and let the whirlpool tub bubble away our aches and pains. This was our first stay in a bed and breakfast and I'm afraid it may have set the bar too high for future experiences, but I hope not. We really appreciated our conversations with Lura and the other guests and hope to return some time in the future.
3.8 on May 25, 2015
Very quiet & relaxing setting in woods deep in the country. Room was large, bed was comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Hosts were informative, friendly, but not intrusive. Home was beautiful and functional. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quite relaxing stay away from the rat race.
5 on January 30, 2015
Baptism River Inn was exactly what we were looking for as a base for our cross country ski weekend Up North -- just three hours from the Twin Cities and an hour north of Duluth, it was easy to get to and when we arrived we were incredibly charmed by the inn. It was the perfect combination of rustic and comfortable, and our hosts Andy & Lura could not have been nicer. We'd highly recommend this to anyone considering a trip to the North Shore!!
4.6 on October 28, 2014
We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Baptism River Inn. The hostess was more than gracious and went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. We loved exploring the Baptism River by way of the path near the sauna. Speaking of the sauna - it was incredible! We went in after dark and loved stepping outside for some cool air and gazing at the stars. The room was incredibly comfortable and the whirlpool bath was divine. My only tip would be to add a bit more to breakfast - we were still a tad hungry afterwards both mornings. But that is not to say it was not delicious! Thank you again for your wonderful B&B!
5 on August 28, 2014
Went here for our 30th wedding anniversary! We were not disappointed. Its such a nice place, very peaceful and relaxing. We highly recommend it.
4.8 on August 25, 2014
A very clean and beautiful bed and breakfast located off the the beaten path. Lura is very friendly and welcoming. The room we stayed in (sunset room) was tastefully decorated and had a fantastic whirlpool tub. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would highly recommend it!
5 on June 18, 2014
We stayed here for our 10 year anniversary. We had an amazing time. It was so quiet and peaceful. We stayed in the River room. Loved listening to the sounds of the Baptism River while sitting on our private balcony with a glass of champagne. This is our new favorite place! P.S. the food is also amazing!!
5 on April 14, 2014
My parents got us three beautiful nights here for our honeymoon! The location is gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the room was absolutely outstanding! The Evergreen Suite opens up to beautiful pine covered hills and the sound of the river. There's not enough good words to say about this place!
5 on February 26, 2014
amazing breakfast, lovely room.
5 on February 11, 2014
This was our 5th trip to the Baptism River Inn B & B, and we had an amazing time, as always. We love staying in the Evergreen Suite, and the lodge is beautiful. The innkeepers, Andy and Lura, are so welcoming, and the food is delicious. Lura even accommodated for my special diet. Thank you, Andy and Lura! We will, of course, be back.
5 on January 26, 2014
This visit was a surprise and everything about it exceeded my expectations. This is the first time visiting, but it won't be the last!
5 on January 10, 2014
This was our second stay at the Baptism River Inn and we opted for the Evergreen suite. The suite was very spacious with a very comfortable bed and best of all a wood-burning stove. It was a very cold weekend so we spent most of our time indoors and absolutely loved it. The outdoor landscape was amazing being there in late December with the snow cover on the ground and trees. Very accommodating host and excellent breakfast. We are already planning a return trip for the spring thaw.
5 on October 14, 2013
First time at a B&B and it was wonderful. Awesome location in the woods right next to the Baptism river with excellent scenery of the woods, river and cliffs. The River room was extremely cozy and it had the most comfortable bed we've ever slept on. The breakfast was excellent, and owner was very hospitable. The room rate was better than most hotels and you will not be disappointed. We are already planning our next trip there!
4.6 on October 14, 2013
We had a relaxing weekend in superior accommodations! This inn is a beautiful home in a relaxing, quiet, secluded wooded setting. We fell asleep to the sounds of the Baptism River from our window. The bed was comfortable, and the room had comfortable additional seating with a convertible sofa and an over-stuffed chair. Whirlpool tub in large private bath. Delicious breakfasts and very accommodating about food needs. The owners were comfortably friendly while also allowing privacy. A great weekend!
4.0 on October 11, 2013
Excellant facilities and location. Recommended.
5 on October 02, 2013
This was our second visit to the Baptism River B&B and we decided after our first visit (last fall) to stay in the Evergreen Suite. On both occasions we have been thoroughly delighted with our stay. Lura and Andy are wonderful hosts and have created a fabulous retreat in the woods. The rooms are cozy and beautifully decorated. The Evergreen Suite is a destination in itself. And I'd go back just for the breakfasts! We will return next year for another visit and highly recommend the Baptism River B&B to anyone heading to the Northshore for some R&R.
5 on September 18, 2013
The Baptism River Inn is worth the trip. And another. And another!
5 on September 17, 2013
This place was so great! Loved everything about it.. great rooms, great breakfast, great scenery, and a nice secluded feel. Will definitely be back!
5 on September 06, 2013
We stayed for 2 nights, and the rooms are just wonderful, with antiques and very comfortable beds. But the thing that most impressed me was the breakfast! Two gourmet breakfasts, that were so good, I'm afraid they set a very high bar. This was our first b&b experience and I'm afraid it was so good that I will be disappointed if I ever go someplace else. Of course, the scenery is breathtaking from almost any direction. We were visiting my wife's cousin and his wife, and it looks like we will be going more often now. And we will try to book early, because it's an experience we won't soon forget. Thank you, Andy and Lura!!
5 on August 28, 2013
I surprised my husband with a 3-night getaway to the north shore to celebrate the end of graduate school. We couldn't have been happier. The food, the rooms, the grounds were amazing. Our expectations were blown away by the hospitality and service at the B&B, as well as by the convenience of all the north shore hiking we could get! We loved falling asleep to the sounds of the river, and had fun spending an afternoon jumping off the rocks into the swimming hole. We will most certainly be back!
5 on August 23, 2013
Warm and welcoming. Quiet getaway ... good night sleep, very comfortable bed and home and yummy breakfast! What more could you want ... hmmm... sauna, check ... whirlpool, check ... short walk to the Baptism River, check ... stars galore out your bedroom window, check .... And more! Thanks for sharing your lovely home Lura - we had a wonderful time celebrating our 28th anniversary. Ruth G.
4.6 on August 17, 2013
Beautiful and peaceful surroundings, lovely hosts, and fantastic night skies! Marvelous setting in the woods and only a short distance from the Lake Superior. The decor and the general atmosphere of the place were just perfect and we will certainly be back.
5 on August 15, 2013
Beautiful rooms, peaceful surroundings, delicious breakfasts and warm friendly hosts. Never had a bad experience in the 6 years we've stayed here. We wish could get up here more than once a year!
5 on August 15, 2013
We stayed three nights there and it was the most wonderful experience we've ever had!
3.6 on August 14, 2013
Our stay was a 30th anniversary gift from our 3 adult daughters. This was a wonderful gift - the place is lovely and the location is perfect. Beautifully decorated. Star gazing from our balcony was a treat.
4.8 on August 10, 2013
My husband and I spend one night in the River Room at the Baptism River Inn. This was our first experience at a B&B. We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The two of us so enjoyed the peace and quiet of the north woods. We took a walk down to the swimming hole and sat on the rocks, mesmerized by the beautiful Baptism River rushing through the huge rocks. We slept with the windows open as the quaint sounds of the rushing river put us to sleep. Lura was such a wonder host, she makes you feel so welcome! Her breakfast in the morning are incredibly delicious! We will definitely be back for another stay at the Baptism River Inn!
5 on August 04, 2013
Had a two night stay. The room was very comfortable with a balcony view of the woods and we fell asleep to the sound of the river and the sight of thousands of fireflies. You're only three miles from the shores of Lake Superior, and after a day of hiking, got to relax in the sauna ans/or your own private air tub. Lura makes a home cooked breakfast that is great. Highly recommended!
4.2 on May 21, 2013
We have stayed here before and loved it both times. We especially loved the peace and quiet, privacy, whirlpool, sauna, music cd's, and breakfast in our room. Thank you for providing long distance telephone service (our cell phones had no reception and we had a teenager at home alone!) Once again, a wonderfully relaxing and delightful stay. Thank you so much!
5 on March 24, 2013
A magical get away in the middle of winter....the scenery is gorgeous., It snowed the first nite of my stay. It looked like a picture postcard, so beautiful with the snowy pines. I stayed in the River Room, a colorful, snug and cosy room, with loveseat, chair and private balcony. The food is scruptious and the hosts very congenial. I'd definitely come back in summer or fall.
4.8 on March 21, 2013
My wife and I stayed at Baptism River Inn Bed and Breakfast recently and had a great time. The food was great! The Evergreen Suite was outstanding. It was a perfect getaway that we will definitely never forget. Thank you Lura for being a gracious host and opening up your beautiful home to us. I encourage anyone who reads this to book a room there--especially the Evergreen Suite. Thanks.
5 on March 20, 2013
We loved our room. It was the first bed and breakfast stay for both of us and we would definitely do it again. This room was clean and adorable. The privacy was amazing and we loved the idea of breakfast in our room, without having to sacrifice our private morning-time.For a winter get-away, this was the best pick. Heated floors, a big tub and cozy fireplace made it the perfect place for us. The location was great. We walked around three different state parks, did some light shopping, and had some small-town meals. Highly recommend this Inn, very nice!
5 on February 11, 2013
A wonderful retreat in the northwoods. Great location away from the hustle and bustle. The gourmet breakfasts are fabulous. Lura was a gracious and wonderful host with great suggestions of where to X-country ski.
5 on January 25, 2013
Our stay at the Baptism River B&B was absolutly wonderful. The rooms were great, the breackfasts we had each morning were fabulous. I would and will reccommend the B&B to all our friends.
5 on January 12, 2013
This was our third stay at Baptism River Inn and it was every bit as good as it had been before. We love the tranquility, the cozy character of the place, and Lura's gracious hospitality and delicious breakfasts. Since it was mid-week in mid-winter and we were the only guests, we had the lovely comfy lounge to ourselves, and just revelled in the warmth while enjoying the view of the snowy woods outside. There can hardly be a better place for a getaway from the city.
5 on November 06, 2012
We spent part of our honeymoon at the Baptism River Inn B&B and absolutely loved it! The Inn was very modern and comfortable as well as relaxing and peaceful! We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace and the 2 person whirlpool tub in our room. We also watched the deer off our balcony and listed to the river running by. We had a delicious breakfast delivered to our room every morning...it was wonderful! We highly recommend this B&B and hope to return soon!
4.8 on October 16, 2012
We enjoyed our stay at the Baptism River Inn B&B! The room was comfortable, the food excellent, and the atmosphere tranquil. We hope to return again soon!
5 on September 26, 2012
When on your way northwest in MN, be sure to stay at this inn. We have stayed in log lodges before, but this was the best in every way. We would stay again if we ever venture northwest again.
5 on September 26, 2012
My husband and I stayed here for our 3rd anniversary, and we WILL be back!! This place is SO very beautiful, pictures do not do it justice! We stayed in the Evergreen suite, enjoyed not just tasty but creative and beautiful breakfasts delivered to our room each morning. When the food was brought they took great care to be quiet bringing in the food for us, and even though we were always awake I found it very thoughtful. We enjoyed coffee on the private balcony, and even a night of stargazing on the balcony with the beautiful sound of the river below. The room was so much more spacious than we ever imagined. The room was well stocked with supplies to make coffee, as was the common area. My husband especially enjoyed the delicious homemade cookies in the cookie jar in the common area, said they were the best cookies he's ever had! The location of the place is serene and beautiful, and it's nice to be able to just take a walk down to the lake if you want. I slept like a baby in the HUGE bed, and found it difficult to come home to my little Queen size bed! Lura is a gracious and fabulous hostess, and you can tell she loves her place and what she does. Great care has been taken to make this place a home away from home and then some. We fell in love with this wonderful place and can't wait for our next trip!!! If you are thinking about a trip to the North Shore, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR ACCOMODATIONS!!! The price is great, the service is the best there is, and it's beautiful! What more could you want/ Do not pass this place up!! I promise you won't be sorry!!!
4.6 on September 08, 2012
B&B's are, for the most part, designed for comfort and relaxation. The Baptism River Inn is no exception. The exceptional nature of this place comes through the details - everything is thoughtfully and carefully set up to make you feel at home. Obviously, the bed is nice and the breakfast is nice - that's true of anywhere, isn't it? But here, there's more. Lura greets you at the door and shows you around. Books on nature and the North Shore wait along shelves. As you climb the stairs to your bedroom, you can peruse through a rack of CDs and DVDs. The cleanliness and roominess of the log-cabin style is striking. In the morning, you're greeted downstairs with a table already set, and another couple or two putting together a puzzle by the fireplace. You can wander down through the woods to the pristine river, and after a good swim or a little hike, start a little fire in the sauna. Overall, the Baptism River Inn goes above and beyond most places that I've stayed because of the attention to detail and thoughtful service.
4.6 on August 23, 2012
A very impressive place and was exactly what I was looking for, for a reasonable price. Breakfast was good, the rooms are cute and clean, beds are incredibly comfy. The river is beautiful and the location is isolated. The owners were fantastic, very nice, and she (I forget her name, sorry!) came all the way down to the swimming hole just to say goodbye to us before she went to church. I recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing weekend away in a gorgeous part of MN.
5 on July 10, 2012
Baptism River B&B was absolutely beautiful. Very relaxing and quiet. We had a beautiful view of the river from our balcony. Location is perfect-just far enough away from the busier roads but close enough to area attactractions. We'll definitely be back!
5 on June 30, 2012
Our experience at Baptism River Inn has us recommending it to all our friends who like the visit the North Shore of MN. From the rooms, to the river, to the innkeepers, to the night sky filled with stars, this is a place you will want to try.
4.2 on April 11, 2012
We had an opportunity to get away for 3 days and found almost by accident Baptism River Inn Bed and Breakfast. We were already planning a return trip before we checked out. The food was wonderful, the suite was perfect. We kept the windows open and a small fire going in the in-suite fireplace- and fell asleep to the sound of the Baptism River rushing at night. We found 6 state parks to hike close by, and returned at night to the whirlpool tub. We didn't get to the sauna but are planning on doing that next time we visit.. This was an awesome mini-vacation for us and we can't say enough nice things about Andy and Lura. They were fabulous hosts!
5 on March 20, 2012
My husband and I chose this spot for our honeymoon and we were not at all disappointed! We stayed in the Evergreen suite and loved it! The service was wonderful and they took care of everything we needed. They provided information about the area and gave good recommendations. The room we stayed in was perfectly clean, comfortable, and provided a wonderful relaxing stay for us! The breakfasts and cookies provided were delicious!! And on top of everything else to location of this B&B was beautiful and secluded. We enjoyed the snow covered trees and view from our room. We could not have found a better place to stay!
5 on February 19, 2012
I've stayed at The Baptism River Inn B&B twice now and can't wait to return! Between the fabulous surroundings, lovely inn keepers and excellent food, I can't choose what part was my favorite. One thing that continues to surprise me is how finely crafted the home is. The owners did a great job furnishing the rooms to make it comfortable (with elements of the surrounding woods) and luxurious. I can't wait to come back!
4.4 on February 10, 2012
My partner and I spent only one night at this gem of a B&B, as a quick getaway from the bustle of the Twin Cities. However, we will definitely be back again and again based upon our single experience at Baptism River Inn. We were enchanted from the moment we walked in...the house is charmingly decorated, warm and inviting. The room (Northern Lights) was beautiful, spotlessly clean and very, very comfortable--the bed felt like a cloud! The jacuzzi tub was a special treat after walking the chilly North Shore, too. Breakfast the next morning was delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed talking with Andy and other guests. I can't recommend this B&B enough!!
4.4 on January 19, 2012
We had a wonderful stay at Baptism River Inn. We called ahead of our stay to let Lura know we would be late and she gave us very good instructions on how to enter the Inn. This is one of the best B&B's we have stayed at and we will recommend it to all. Thank you Lura!!!!
4.6 on October 25, 2011
This B&B is wonderful!!! I would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet weekend away from the hustle & bustle. Fabulous rooms and great food.
4.6 on October 23, 2011
We needed to stay some place that was close to drive but far enough away to feel like we were "getting away".... This beautiful, quiet, relaxing B&B has set our expectations of possible future inns very high! We enjoyed staying in the suite with a cozy-welcoming feeling- literally a home away from home. The river is on the property along with a cute little outdoor sauna. Service was respectful and helpful on giving tips of places to check out in the area. We are planning to return again and have recommended the Baptism River Inn Bed and Breakfast to many of our friends and family!
5 on October 22, 2011
We spent our honeymoon on the North Shore and wanted to come back for our 20th anniversary -- but this time we wanted to go somewhere REALLY special and memorable! Because our schedule didn't allow us to leave until Saturday morning and someone had already booked the suite for Monday, we were only able to stay 2 nights. It was enough time, though, to TOTALLY relax!!! Honestly, I haven't felt this rejuvenated in years!!! We stayed in the suite and LOVED the decor, the private breakfast (although this was a mixed blessing -- we wondered what the other guests were having such a good time about downstairs!), the views, the conversations with Lura, the cozy size of the place, etc. One fun aspect of our trip was comparing notes with Lura on how they built the place since my husband is in the process of building a larger-scale, log hunting & event lodge in ND. She was able to give us some helpful feedback on lessons learned during their construction phase. This B & B is definitely a labor of love! So much care for comfort and attention to detail is obvious and appreciated! We were there during the in-between time when it was too cool for open windows and too warm to use the cute little woodburning stove. It was very comfortable, though! We only were able to check out the Finnish sauna on our way out and determined that, if we're able to come again, we'd have to take the time to fire the stove up and enjoy it. We got some pictures of the whimsical little building, though. So cute, it could've come out of a children's book! Our cell phones were useless there (another mixed blessing!) so we made calls when we'd go into town (our son was on a Washington, D.C. class trip and we still had a few work details to deal with). Our internet didn't work, at first, but then changed its mind and worked fine. We didn't get to meet Andy but really enjoyed Lura! We give this place our highest recommendation!!!
5 on October 12, 2011
Enjoyed the food, cookies and lounge area available for guest use. Lura was great fun to talk with. The Last Minute discount was a fantastic value / idea. We stayed in the cute Northern Lights room.
5 on October 11, 2011
The Baptism River Inn has everything we enjoy in an ideal B&B-- delicious inventive food, lovely rooms, a quiet wooded location and gracious helpful hostess. An added plus for us was enjoying the fall colors.
4.0 on October 10, 2011
We came for the fall colors and were able to do a lot of hiking, biking, and sightseeing. It was a very enjoyable experience and the Baptism River Inn was excellent in every respect.
5 on October 09, 2011
As Always, we totally enjoyed Everything about our favorite B & B. Breakfast, as always, was delicious, and Lura's company wonderful. This was our first time in the suite, and we really loved it. This was our sixth visit in the last three years, and we've always told our family and friends about it. Our daughter and son-in-law stayed there first and we've spent a couple of stays together with them.
4.8 on October 09, 2011
Our stay was serene and relaxing. We loved the evergreen suite and the entire location right on the Baptism River. See the video for yourself: http://vimeo.com/rachelroff/baptismriverinn
4.6 on October 04, 2011
Perfect place to stay to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. Room was very nice and breakfast was yummy! Quiet and secluded and nice change of pace from staying at a resort. Close to the north shore and state parks. We will be back and will recommend to many!
5 on October 02, 2011
We spent two days this past week at the Baptism River Inn Bed and Breakfast and enjoyed our stay immensely. The rooms are lovely, the breakfast was excellent both days. Lura gave us great advice about interesting places to eat and visit in the area. We especially enjoyed dinner at the Lemon Wolf. The leaves were beautiful, and Lake Superior always is one of our favorite places to hike and visit. We recommend their B & B highly and hope to return!
5 on September 07, 2011
We can't say enough great things about this place. Wonderful location in the trees by the rushing Baptism River, fun sauna, gracious hosts, and near wonderful restaurants and superb hiking. Also, delicious breakfasts were served each morning!
5 on September 02, 2011
Amazing place with beautiful rooms and in a picture perfect setting. The breakfast was excellent and the innkeepers very friendly. We loved it here and will definitely be back!!
5 on August 26, 2011
absolutely loved this little hideaway. Lura is a great hostess and wonderful cook. The Finnish sauna and stream out back are also a real treat.
5 on July 31, 2011
A truly quite and romantic get away hidden in the woods on the Baptism river. It's beautiful and cozy. The hosts are amazing and make you fell right at home. The food is excellent and there is always home made cookies waiting for you when you get back from a day of hiking. It is close to a lot of State Parks and it is located mid way up the North Shore. You can drive north or south in a days drive to see the sights. We highly recommend this place to everyone that needs alittle time away.
5 on July 30, 2011
This was my second trip to The Baptism River Inn B&B. I brought my mom to the North Shore this summer because I loved staying here. Between the amazing breakfasts, the friendly owners, relaxing surroundings and the beautiful furnishings we had a perfect girls trip! I would recommend it to anyone!
5 on July 24, 2011
Our Anniverasary was to be celebrated early due to a major upcoming surgery for me and we were looking for a quiet, relaxing and cozy weekend.....we found all that and more! It was my husbands first B&B experience....he loved it! We stayed in the northern lights room, wonderful decor, cozy bed and very nice. The Innkeepers are amazing! I'm excited and looking forward to another tranquil getaway!
4.2 on July 19, 2011
What a treat to stay here! We will definitely be back and recommend it to all North Shore Visitors wanting a peaceful, well-cared for experience. The location is amazing; just steps away from the Baptism river. Loved the ambience and sounds of the river lulling us to sleep.
4.4 on July 12, 2011
We spent 2 nights in the Evergreen Suite and loved it's spaciousness, comfortable furnishings, and woodsy decor. It was nice having a private little kitchen area with dining table, coffee maker, fridge and microwave. The breakfasts were very tasty and nicely presented. Proximity to the river adds a soothing soundtrack and a fresh, cool breeze in the evenings. We didn't get a chance to use the sauna, but found it adorable anyway... like something out of a fairy tale. The location was secluded, yet convenient to town, state parks and the bike trail. Also really enjoyed the abundant selection of cd's! Will definitely return on future trips north!
5 on July 07, 2011
We arrived on 6/30, and the host, Lura, welcomed us right away. She showed us our room, and let us upgrade to another room for the entire weekend at minimal cost! The view from the river room was outstanding, and listening to the river at night made for a very peaceful sleep. We plan to go back, and I recommended this establishment and their perfect location highly. You will not be disappointed.
5 on June 07, 2011
This was our first experience at a Bed & Breakfast and we totally enjoyed our stay very much. We found this facility to be very clean, comfortable and cozy. It was nice and quiet with the river close by and it was conveniently located close to the state parks we visited. The food was great and the service top notch. I would recommend this B & B to anyone. This was a great first experience and I anticipate repeating this choice of lodging in the future.
5 on June 03, 2011
My husband and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary at The Baptism River Inn. We rented the 2nd floor Evergreen Suite which was like a cozy home away from home. The suite is 750 sqaure feet of bedroom/living room combination; a large bathroom with a seperate dressing and storage area; a seperate dining room set off from the bedroom with French doors and a small deck overlooking the river.The dining area has a small refrigerator, microwave and the neatest coffee pot ever! Every single touch in the suite should be noted, as the thought and care that went into the furnishings is why this Inn is so perfect. One of the comforts of the Evergreen suite is that you have breakfast delivered to your suite dining area table each morning, promptly within minutes of 9am. Someone delivers the covered breakfast, sets it on the table and leaves. You would never know that they entered the area. We had the French Doors shut and had total privacy. We loved this luxury. If you stay in another room, this service can be arranged for a minimal fee We were welcomed warmly by Lura and informed of anything we might need, and then were left alone to enjoy all the Inn and area has to offer. Lura and her husband built most if the Inn themselves and it is a work of perfection. Everone comments on the breakfasts and they are memorably delicious, to say the least. The Chocolate chip cookies left out in the main common area of the Inn, add a touch of comfort, welcome and good wholesome living. Our daughter ordered flowers for our room and Lura took care of getting the flowers and delivereing them to our room which is also an added bonus the Inn offers among others found on their website. You will have to travel a bit for meal but there are many wonderful place to eat not too far away. The whole Inn is sparkling clean, neat and comfortable. We will definitely go back and you will want to also, if you ever have the opportunity to stay at The Baptism River
4.0 on May 18, 2011
This was a great place to go for our first visit to a B&B. The accommodations were beautiful it gave a very warm and cozy feel. It just felt like home. The Inn keepers were so accommodating and so nice they really rounded everything out and made for a wonderful place to stay. I would recommend this to all my friends and family. We can't wait to go back!!
4.6 on March 05, 2011
Our sixth time back -- a very intentional revisit for cozy and quiet quarters, silent and dark nights, convivial fireside hospitality and great hosting. The location provides clean white snow and local access to great outdoors XC ski and snowshoe forests. We've now been here in three seasons; each is remarkable and highlights differing aspects of the river, local woods, quiet location and deep forest access.
5 on February 08, 2011
The room was great, the breakfast phenomenal and the owners a delight to meet
4.0 on January 26, 2011
We greatly enjoyed the peaceful setting, admired the overall appearance and ambiance of the inn, and we thought the breakfast was awesome! Some room for improvement: the mattress seemed uneven (some soft spots, some hard spots), there was no soap provided by the jacuzzi tub, and I could hear a continual low fan or blower noise the whole time (possibly from a heat exchanger/ventilation system). The woodstove was perfect for atmosphere and the little coffee machine was very handy once I got the hang of it. Thanks for a lovely stay. I hope we can come back next year.
4.8 on January 20, 2011
Our room was very clean, roomy and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing! And the never ending cookie jar was a special touch! The service, and ammenities were fabulous, we couldn't have asked for a better host.
5 on January 09, 2011
Excellent breakfast each day. Great room, good advice on cross country ski areas and conditions. If not for the snow shoes hanging outside the entrance we may not have tried that sport. Now we are glad that we did.
5 on January 05, 2011
From the arrival to departure, we had a wonderful stay. Lura was a terrific hostess and her breakfasts were delicious. The room was extremely comfortable and clean, and we felt like we were truly on a great getaway. The Finnish sauna is a "must", if you enjoy them. A wonderful, beautiful setting and relaxing environment! It was close to many activities available on the North Shore, too!
5 on December 15, 2010
This is a wonderful B&B snuggled into the north woods of Minnesota. A charming log home, we stayed in the Evergreen suite - cozy but with the all the amenities we needed. The owners are very hospitable - just the right blend of friendliness and leaving you to your own piece and quite. Breakfast was delicious, as well as the homemade cookies. If you're from the city, or used to staying in a busier area, you're love the quitness of the place and the peacefull setting. We visited in Mid December and enjoyed the local winter activities. Be sure to fire up the sauna and take a roll in the snow. Overall a great place to stay ( and reasonable rates too)
5 on December 07, 2010
We have a wonderful weekend. The room was very comfortable and relaxing...we hated to leave it. Breakfasts were great, and having them brought up to the room each morning was perfect. We will definitely be making another trip to your bed and breakfast soon! Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
5 on October 24, 2010
My husband and I are very familiar with the area as we are avid campers and know it to be beautiful. We were looking for a cabin near the Lake Superior shore, but the prices were out of our reach. Andy and Lura worked hard to provide a location that is peaceful and intimate. I was surprised at the size of our suite, the private dining area allowed for a full breakfast to be served en-suite every morning and we were notified with the ring of a bell. It was the perfect way to start every day of excursions. The wood burning stove provided warmth and ambiance. The bed was very comfortable and the TV with DVD player was used minimally, however the wi-fi allowed me to access the internet as we did not have cell phone service. My husband and I read through the guest book entries and noted the number of repeat visitors from all over and agree that we must do the same. The Finish style sauna was an option we will be sure to use next time, but the private balcony and every window (5+patio door) offered wonderful views and the sound of the river just below. Great place! Wonderful People! Privacy! Awesome Food!
5 on October 17, 2010
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the BR B&B. The Evergreen Suite was delightful, comfortable and included all the amenities you could ever need. From the "instant" gourmet coffee, to the view (and sounds) outside the balcony and even special touches like the perfectly working vintage Panasonic Receiver, we give it a 5 star rating.
4.6 on October 15, 2010
A very comfortable and beautiful way to experience the best of nothern Minnesota! This lodge-like B&B features only 4 roomy guest rooms with very quiet rooms and comfortable beds. This is an extra-ordinary peaceful setting, yet very close to many great hiking and skiing spots. Each day starts with a wonderful breakfast with a fantastic cup of coffee and ends with a Finish sauna bath and night-time skies that are truly black - accentuated only by the moon and stars. If you want to experience northern Minnesota in comfort - this is the ticket!
5 on October 02, 2010
beautiful log home, very well built and cozy. Rooms are also very cozy with plenty of space, breakfasts are yummy and the time we get to spend with the owners, after breakfast. Priceless. This place is by far the best, 2nd time this year. Might plan a winter trip back. Love It Love It Love It, Thanks
5 on September 15, 2010
We happened to find this B&B by luck, and were amazed that we found a vacancy with short notice. We were more amazed when we found out how beautiful the building, our room, the incredibly cute sauna, and the breakfast was. The cabin is very well built, and combines a rustic quality with state of the art accomodations. Andy and Lura are very kind hosts. This is a way better value with way more luxury than many similar priced accomodations along Highway 61. (Also posted on Trips Advisor as I'm so impressed.
4.6 on September 02, 2010
We had a wonderful time - charming rooms, peaceful location and friendly host.
4.8 on August 31, 2010
For a short two days, our family of four were able to get away. The Baptism River Inn provided just what we needed. The breakfasts were wonderful. Lura and Andy were very helpful in making our stay enjoyable. Would we come again? In a heartbeat!!!!!!!!
5 on August 18, 2010
Secluded location on scenic Baptism River. Excellent facility. Friendly, helpful innkeeper.
Innkeeper Response
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the great review! I don't usually think of myself as "classy", so you were either refering to my wife or our accommodations :-). At any rate, we appreciate you sharing your pleasure with us.
- Andy & Lura (innkeeper)
4.6 on August 10, 2010
We've stayed there annually now for about 5 years, once bringing my parents as an anniversary gift. Baptism River Inn is the highlight of our week-long stays on the North Shore. Rooms are beautifully decorated, clean, and quiet; breakfasts are elegant and not so large as to make you feel like you're waddling, rather than hiking, in the area's state park trails or Superior Hiking Trail. Even the chocolate-chip cookies in the jar in the common area are good, and I'm a homemade baked goods snob. We'll stay there again for sure.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much for your years of staying here and this wonderful review. I'm glad this is your favorite place to stay on the North Shore. We tried to create a quiet relaxed atmosphere and I'm glad we succeeded in that for you (and your parents).
- Andy Fisher (innkeeper)
5 on July 14, 2010
This was mine and my new brides Honeymoon, we stayed in the suite. There was'nt anything that the owners could have done take make our stay any better. It was both of ours first time staying at a B&B and it was the best first experience. We will now hold other B&B's to this leave of excellence throughout our lives. We plan to most definatly plan to return!
Innkeeper Response
We are truly humbled by your glowing review. Glad we could host an "awsome" start to your life together.
- Andy Fisher (innkeeper)
4.0 on July 12, 2010
no one was there to greet us that was kinda weird. But the place is really pretty and so lovely.
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for posting this review and we're glad you enjoyed your 1st B&B experience. Offering the self check-in for arrivals outside of our standard hours let's us be flexible with our guests and allows us to have some time for ourselves too. Thanks again!
- Andy Fisher (innkeeper)


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