Be careful, somewhat wary, ever thrifty, just a bit cautious
but . . . .
stay confident,
keep your attitude focused on success
and
PLAY to WIN!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
FIRST CHILL IN THE AIR? We've got you covered!
Snuggle up with someone you love or create a personal indulgence all by yourself. Chilly nights, a good book, silky sheets topped with soft warm blankets, your favorite movies on a big schreen . . . Lyons Twin Mansions are are purely for pleasure. We have ingredients guaranteed to warm things up . . . just add Chocolate to complete this luscious indulgence.
ANY NIGHT ** ANY ROOM in December 2008 and January 2009 just $89 single/$99 double!
Call right away for this breathtaking deal!!
ANY NIGHT ** ANY ROOM in December 2008 and January 2009 just $89 single/$99 double!
Call right away for this breathtaking deal!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Luxury is not about money. It is about how you live your life.
When I heard those words on CNN, I knew the bold path Lyons Twin Mansions would take to address the needs of our treasured guests. We have declared for years, we will “treat you like royalty.” And we have lived up to that high standard, never compromising your needs or your dreams. “The economy” won’t keep us from fulfilling that promise nor prevent you from enjoying leisure travel in the manner to which you have become accustomed.
Nate & I had been talking about how we could help you and help ourselves as our surplus dollars poured into the gas tank and rising costs put our budgets in a real squeak/tight economic pinch. We have noticed our leisure travelers curb their stay to just one night when it was always two nights, planning just one visit this year rather than the usual two or three getaways.
Over coffee we talked about that powerful statement I had heard on CNN this morning. How could we apply that philosophy to have a positive result for all? “Luxury is not about money. It is about how you live your life.” CNN 8/26/08 Powerful and poignant – moving us to launch this daring promise.
Bold Audacious Brave Daring Cheeky Enterprising
Courageous Heroic Confident Risky Innovative
Call it what you will, it is a powerful gift!
Corporate Rates for ALL! $89 single, $99 double
Make reservations for any days in November 2008, December 2008
through January 2009
Offer is good any day of the week or weekend in these three months only.
Even in the most troubling of economic times it is human nature to reach for the essential pleasures in our lives. I remember my grandmother telling me that even in the Great Depression she and her friends would pinch pennies so they could go to the movies! In that bleakest of times the escape into another world was welcome! We seek the fundamental fountain where we may drink and quench our needs. . . We lay salve on the burn, you begin to restore and heal, feel renewed optimism and energy at Lyons Twin Mansions.
Nate & I had been talking about how we could help you and help ourselves as our surplus dollars poured into the gas tank and rising costs put our budgets in a real squeak/tight economic pinch. We have noticed our leisure travelers curb their stay to just one night when it was always two nights, planning just one visit this year rather than the usual two or three getaways.
Over coffee we talked about that powerful statement I had heard on CNN this morning. How could we apply that philosophy to have a positive result for all? “Luxury is not about money. It is about how you live your life.” CNN 8/26/08 Powerful and poignant – moving us to launch this daring promise.
Bold Audacious Brave Daring Cheeky Enterprising
Courageous Heroic Confident Risky Innovative
Call it what you will, it is a powerful gift!
Corporate Rates for ALL! $89 single, $99 double
Make reservations for any days in November 2008, December 2008
through January 2009
Offer is good any day of the week or weekend in these three months only.
Even in the most troubling of economic times it is human nature to reach for the essential pleasures in our lives. I remember my grandmother telling me that even in the Great Depression she and her friends would pinch pennies so they could go to the movies! In that bleakest of times the escape into another world was welcome! We seek the fundamental fountain where we may drink and quench our needs. . . We lay salve on the burn, you begin to restore and heal, feel renewed optimism and energy at Lyons Twin Mansions.
We’ll provide the fundamentals:
- A perfect place – your personal sanctuary
- Really good food – freshly made with nature’s best ingredients
- Uninterrupted time together
- Soothing hands of massage in Paradise
- No-nonsense, realistic pricing allowing guilt-free enjoyment
- All balanced with the warmth and hospitality that complete that Twin Mansions magic.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Taste of Fort Scott: Eat, Drink & Be Merry!
Saturday, September 20, 2008, beginning 6:00 in the evening at Liberty Theatre
Join us for this exciting tradition in Fort Scott – a myriad of foods & drinks, friends & festivities, live & silent auction. Martha Scott has all the details 620-223-1844
Taste of Fort Scott is almost here – we have food from local restaurants and caterers to tempt your taste buds – we have spirits to get you in the party mood – and if that’s not enough – we have auction items to suit everyone’s taste, including – Bourbon County Pub Crawl for 20 – 3 Holiday Trolley Tours for 12 – Romantic Evening for Two – Jewelry – Gift Baskets – Party Buckets – Antiques and Collectibles – Bar B Q sauces – Beer Signs – Flower arrangements – Large bottle of “Gnarly Head” wine, and several Gift Certificates.
So call the Chamber office 1-800-245-FORT to purchase your tickets for a great time in Downtown Fort Scott – See you there!!!!
Join us for this exciting tradition in Fort Scott – a myriad of foods & drinks, friends & festivities, live & silent auction. Martha Scott has all the details 620-223-1844
Taste of Fort Scott is almost here – we have food from local restaurants and caterers to tempt your taste buds – we have spirits to get you in the party mood – and if that’s not enough – we have auction items to suit everyone’s taste, including – Bourbon County Pub Crawl for 20 – 3 Holiday Trolley Tours for 12 – Romantic Evening for Two – Jewelry – Gift Baskets – Party Buckets – Antiques and Collectibles – Bar B Q sauces – Beer Signs – Flower arrangements – Large bottle of “Gnarly Head” wine, and several Gift Certificates.
So call the Chamber office 1-800-245-FORT to purchase your tickets for a great time in Downtown Fort Scott – See you there!!!!
Going GREEN: in Baby Steps
Watch the Twin Mansions Go Green!
And don’t worry, we will be ever mindful of the gentle courtesies you have become accustomed to in our home. So we will be kind to you and kinder to our environment at the same time.
With my sister Jane as our guide and cheerleader, we are seriously under-taking steps to recycle and are changing our cleaning products to environmentally safe. As we evaluated what we could do to reduce our “footprint” we were surprised and delighted to find we had already made some big steps:
Changed almost all the light bulbs to energy efficient. (This was Nate’s first step in the Going Green direction. Nate is thrilled that he’ll take fewer trips to the top of a ladder changing bulbs now and discovered a marked reduction in our combined electric bills for the Twin Mansions, White House and Cottage. I am having a hard time adjusting to the lower light and clung tightly to the 3-way bulbs at your bedside.)
Nate set up a 250-gallon tank at each Mansion for rainwater collection to use to fill the pond and water the plants & gardens. (This isn’t a new idea however, the Twin Mansions have the original built in guttering on the rooftops that carefully collected every precious drop of rain water and channeled it to the cistern for the families.)
We bought high efficiency washer and dryer and have replaced two hot water tanks with instant demand hot water source. (Admitted this step was not as much going green as it was to add that tub to Preecia’s Velvet Hideaway. The old tanks had to be replaced to get the extra space for the 4’ x 6’ therapeutic massage tub standing on a glass pedestal – voila, a modern, energy efficient replacement! Which would you rather have, two really ugly, inefficient hot water tanks or a sexy two-person tub with 56 air-jets for massage? A winner for sure . . for your sheer pleasure and also for Nate’s utilities budget. One tank was so full of lime you would hardly believe it worked at all, unfortunately the other worked quite well. The newer tank replaced another that was irreparable, the older one has been used for replacement parts for existing tanks. As the old tanks wear out be assured they will be replaced in like fashion.)
Added earth-friendly, botanically based Arbonne products for body & hair to every guest room. Providing bath gel, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner in large sizes with pumps kissing goodbye to that myriad of little plastic bottles!
Nate will soon be setting out two compost barrels for all the fruit & vegetable matter. For about a year our food scraps were collected for friend Lana to feed her chickens. Did you know chickens love leftover rice? Not sure what we will do about pasta or rice or protein waste yet. Knowing my sister Jane she will find a solution that even her prissy sister can live with! While out visiting her new home in North Carolina this summer, Jane worked hard to convince me to raise meal worms to feed blue birds AND to consume waste. I’m just not green enough for that yet. Jane’s gardens are filled with birds, wild life, two worm bins and a decoratively fenced compost area. I just received an email she has added chickens!! And soon will bring in honey bees.
Recycling Aluminum – Addison’s class is always a winner in the Can Collection Fundraiser Contest. Lyons Twin Mansions can load the deck for her class! We have recycled aluminum for decades . . started with our eldest son Joe who sold the cans for spending money. We went to every post-party parking lot on Sunday morning and reeled in the cans and the bucks for our hard-working boy!
We are just now beginning to recycle paper, plastic & glass. There is a LOT of glass to recycle after a wine dinner, bachelorette party or wedding! Once a month the recycling trailers are here in Fort Scott . . I can see storage could become an issue. Right now we are just getting the internal collection sites figured out. I am discovering that being a good citizen takes some serious planning and then we all have to change some really bad habits. I admit that the commitment is intimidating especially when we are with really true and dedicated recyclers. But we are determined to do our part, even if it is just baby steps to start with!
Baby Steps are not bad . . just a way to begin. As Jane told me, every bit we do is helpful. That we are taking these baby steps is the path in the right direction. Better Baby Steps than no steps.
And don’t worry, we will be ever mindful of the gentle courtesies you have become accustomed to in our home. So we will be kind to you and kinder to our environment at the same time.
With my sister Jane as our guide and cheerleader, we are seriously under-taking steps to recycle and are changing our cleaning products to environmentally safe. As we evaluated what we could do to reduce our “footprint” we were surprised and delighted to find we had already made some big steps:
Changed almost all the light bulbs to energy efficient. (This was Nate’s first step in the Going Green direction. Nate is thrilled that he’ll take fewer trips to the top of a ladder changing bulbs now and discovered a marked reduction in our combined electric bills for the Twin Mansions, White House and Cottage. I am having a hard time adjusting to the lower light and clung tightly to the 3-way bulbs at your bedside.)
Nate set up a 250-gallon tank at each Mansion for rainwater collection to use to fill the pond and water the plants & gardens. (This isn’t a new idea however, the Twin Mansions have the original built in guttering on the rooftops that carefully collected every precious drop of rain water and channeled it to the cistern for the families.)
We bought high efficiency washer and dryer and have replaced two hot water tanks with instant demand hot water source. (Admitted this step was not as much going green as it was to add that tub to Preecia’s Velvet Hideaway. The old tanks had to be replaced to get the extra space for the 4’ x 6’ therapeutic massage tub standing on a glass pedestal – voila, a modern, energy efficient replacement! Which would you rather have, two really ugly, inefficient hot water tanks or a sexy two-person tub with 56 air-jets for massage? A winner for sure . . for your sheer pleasure and also for Nate’s utilities budget. One tank was so full of lime you would hardly believe it worked at all, unfortunately the other worked quite well. The newer tank replaced another that was irreparable, the older one has been used for replacement parts for existing tanks. As the old tanks wear out be assured they will be replaced in like fashion.)
Added earth-friendly, botanically based Arbonne products for body & hair to every guest room. Providing bath gel, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner in large sizes with pumps kissing goodbye to that myriad of little plastic bottles!
Nate will soon be setting out two compost barrels for all the fruit & vegetable matter. For about a year our food scraps were collected for friend Lana to feed her chickens. Did you know chickens love leftover rice? Not sure what we will do about pasta or rice or protein waste yet. Knowing my sister Jane she will find a solution that even her prissy sister can live with! While out visiting her new home in North Carolina this summer, Jane worked hard to convince me to raise meal worms to feed blue birds AND to consume waste. I’m just not green enough for that yet. Jane’s gardens are filled with birds, wild life, two worm bins and a decoratively fenced compost area. I just received an email she has added chickens!! And soon will bring in honey bees.
Recycling Aluminum – Addison’s class is always a winner in the Can Collection Fundraiser Contest. Lyons Twin Mansions can load the deck for her class! We have recycled aluminum for decades . . started with our eldest son Joe who sold the cans for spending money. We went to every post-party parking lot on Sunday morning and reeled in the cans and the bucks for our hard-working boy!
We are just now beginning to recycle paper, plastic & glass. There is a LOT of glass to recycle after a wine dinner, bachelorette party or wedding! Once a month the recycling trailers are here in Fort Scott . . I can see storage could become an issue. Right now we are just getting the internal collection sites figured out. I am discovering that being a good citizen takes some serious planning and then we all have to change some really bad habits. I admit that the commitment is intimidating especially when we are with really true and dedicated recyclers. But we are determined to do our part, even if it is just baby steps to start with!
Baby Steps are not bad . . just a way to begin. As Jane told me, every bit we do is helpful. That we are taking these baby steps is the path in the right direction. Better Baby Steps than no steps.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Corporate Housing and Extended Stay escalates to the Lyons Mansion’s level of excellence
For a week or for several months, when you are away from home you deserve all the comforts of home.
Our Private Cottage is just across the street where you enjoy off-street covered parking and all the privileges of guests at the Twin Mansions. Lyons Cottage has two bedrooms and a spacious dressing room, black slate bath with walk in shower, full living room, dining room & a fully furnished kitchen. The enclosed back yard has patio furniture, grille, fish pond with waterfall, a fire pit and is sheltered by a huge shade tree.
Choose a beautifully appointed guest room in The White House, our guest house for extended stay with shared living room, dining room and kitchen plus complimentary laundry. Corporate Housing available with the Lyons Mansion level of excellence.
Our Private Cottage is just across the street where you enjoy off-street covered parking and all the privileges of guests at the Twin Mansions. Lyons Cottage has two bedrooms and a spacious dressing room, black slate bath with walk in shower, full living room, dining room & a fully furnished kitchen. The enclosed back yard has patio furniture, grille, fish pond with waterfall, a fire pit and is sheltered by a huge shade tree.
Choose a beautifully appointed guest room in The White House, our guest house for extended stay with shared living room, dining room and kitchen plus complimentary laundry. Corporate Housing available with the Lyons Mansion level of excellence.
Monday, January 28, 2008
A Warm Welcome to Romance
Baby, it is cold outside but these ideas are sure to create A Warm Welcome to Romance.
Experience the magic of the Mansions when you Pop the Question – she’ll always remember this very special time with you.
Tell her you love her again and again: more today than yesterday and for a lifetime of tomorrows.
"Sweet Surprise"- a tiny Wedding Cake just for two and a bottle of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice. $35
Whether this is your first Valentine to share or you have shared decades of hearts and flowers, this sentimental surprise will make very sweet memories. Tiny indulgences bring out the best in us!
The Days of Wine & Roses: revisit the memories with a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses and a bottle of your favorite Yellow Tail wine waiting in your room. $75
Tokens of Your Love: Roses, Champagne and Chocolates just sing out how much you care. Choose this timeless tradition that says “I Love You!” $75
Ultimate Dinner OUT: an all-time favorite of Lovers who come to Lyons Twin Mansions! $195.
Enjoy Couple's Massage in the privacy of Paradise right here in the Mansion. Your massage tables are side-by-side, close enough to hold hands and whisper "I love you" as the professional touch of massage gently soothes away tension and stress. A picnic to enjoy in your room will be waiting or delivered at just the right hour. Time together is such a sweet indulgence. No one does it better than the two of you at Lyons Twin Mansions.
Make your dreams come true at Lyons Twin Mansions B&B and Spa! Call 1-800-78-GUEST
Experience the magic of the Mansions when you Pop the Question – she’ll always remember this very special time with you.
Tell her you love her again and again: more today than yesterday and for a lifetime of tomorrows.
"Sweet Surprise"- a tiny Wedding Cake just for two and a bottle of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice. $35
Whether this is your first Valentine to share or you have shared decades of hearts and flowers, this sentimental surprise will make very sweet memories. Tiny indulgences bring out the best in us!
The Days of Wine & Roses: revisit the memories with a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses and a bottle of your favorite Yellow Tail wine waiting in your room. $75
Tokens of Your Love: Roses, Champagne and Chocolates just sing out how much you care. Choose this timeless tradition that says “I Love You!” $75
Ultimate Dinner OUT: an all-time favorite of Lovers who come to Lyons Twin Mansions! $195.
Enjoy Couple's Massage in the privacy of Paradise right here in the Mansion. Your massage tables are side-by-side, close enough to hold hands and whisper "I love you" as the professional touch of massage gently soothes away tension and stress. A picnic to enjoy in your room will be waiting or delivered at just the right hour. Time together is such a sweet indulgence. No one does it better than the two of you at Lyons Twin Mansions.
Make your dreams come true at Lyons Twin Mansions B&B and Spa! Call 1-800-78-GUEST
Enchanted Forest is a woodland wonderland with a Home Theater!
Sweet dreams in our truly Enchanted Forest - our wish for you in 2008
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our Forest has been completely transformed with more than a just a bit of glitz and bling from the pillow top queen bed with champagne silk duvet to the billow of pillows propped against the tree- top headboard reaching into the vaulted ceiling. The deep red, beaded body pillow is so delightful for our guests’ contentment; we are adding body pillows to other guest rooms to further assure your comfort. In 2007 the Forest served as merely a modestly priced alternative for your stay at Lyons Twin Mansions, in 2008 the Enchanted Forest now stars as a first choice consideration for your business or leisure stay. Miss Pat and daughter-in-law Cassi enjoyed divinely creative hours finding just the right touches to create this captivating cocoon. The 50” plasma television is mounted on the wall for excellent viewing from your pillow topped queen bed and the deeply cushioned double recliner. Lean back and experience the incredible comfort of this amazing chair - the pillows are right where you want them!
Just outside your door on the second floor landing of the White House we carved out room for a compact but comfortable well-lit office. If you wish, set up “shop” right there or you are welcome to glide the computer desk into your room for conducting closed-door business ventures.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our Forest has been completely transformed with more than a just a bit of glitz and bling from the pillow top queen bed with champagne silk duvet to the billow of pillows propped against the tree- top headboard reaching into the vaulted ceiling. The deep red, beaded body pillow is so delightful for our guests’ contentment; we are adding body pillows to other guest rooms to further assure your comfort. In 2007 the Forest served as merely a modestly priced alternative for your stay at Lyons Twin Mansions, in 2008 the Enchanted Forest now stars as a first choice consideration for your business or leisure stay. Miss Pat and daughter-in-law Cassi enjoyed divinely creative hours finding just the right touches to create this captivating cocoon. The 50” plasma television is mounted on the wall for excellent viewing from your pillow topped queen bed and the deeply cushioned double recliner. Lean back and experience the incredible comfort of this amazing chair - the pillows are right where you want them!
Just outside your door on the second floor landing of the White House we carved out room for a compact but comfortable well-lit office. If you wish, set up “shop” right there or you are welcome to glide the computer desk into your room for conducting closed-door business ventures.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Wrap Yourself in Red! Give the ultimate gift on February Fridays
A Cupid's delight awaits every Friday in February at Lyons Twin Mansions - it all began when the two of you fell in love. Let us rekindle the fire with some very tempting February packages!
Wrap Yourself in Red: In tribute to your love for one another, our voluptuous king beds are swathed in silky red sheets every Friday in February! Make reservations soon! We are filling up quickly! Stay two nights and when you arrive your sheets will be turned down and sprinkled with silky rose petals, sweet music playing. oooh . . oo . . oo . . . oo
Complimentary Rose Petal Turndown for every two night stay in February
Call 1-800-78-GUEST and we'll help make your dreams come true!
Wrap Yourself in Red: In tribute to your love for one another, our voluptuous king beds are swathed in silky red sheets every Friday in February! Make reservations soon! We are filling up quickly! Stay two nights and when you arrive your sheets will be turned down and sprinkled with silky rose petals, sweet music playing. oooh . . oo . . oo . . . oo
Complimentary Rose Petal Turndown for every two night stay in February
Call 1-800-78-GUEST and we'll help make your dreams come true!
Complimentary supper for B&B guests Friday nights in January!
All of January we encourage you to leave work Friday and head for Fort Scott! Miss Lori is making homemade chicken 'n noodles and putting out cheeses, fruit & bread. And for dessert our Take-Your-Breath-Away Brownies: squares of rich gooey chocolate just loaded with pecans. What a lovely way to start your weekend together! Sweet Dreams!
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