December finds the inn to be bustling with holiday preparations. Cookies have been baking and the decorating almost finished in anticipation for our annual Open House. This year we will be once again hosting the local high school Chamber Choir to sing Christmas Carols. Our friend and author, Will Wyckoff, will be on hand to sign his books, including the new “Slow Fire Burning”. We certainly enjoy this time of year and the warmth we receive from those who stop by to wish Season’s Greetings.
After that excitement is over, there is still time to enjoy the building anticipation for the “big day”. Traveling guests will find smiles and wonderful baked goods for breakfast, because we just feel like kids again this time of year. And speaking of kids, as most of you know we are grandparents to four adorable grandchildren (yes, that’s grandparent talk!). It sure will be fun when they gather for Christmas day!
It’s easy to forget that winter is just around the corner, with cold, snow and short days, with December ushering in the season. We’re hoping for a snow cover this year so everyone can enjoy the wonderful outdoor sports. There are lots of activities to enjoy in the area, skiing, sledding, skating, ice fishing, snowshoes, how about a good old-fashioned snowball fight? 
We’ve already had a few inches for some snowman building. For those of you who don’t like to be outside, just bring along a good book the fire’s toasty warm!