tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970027340291938032024-03-08T00:15:37.332-08:00Lyons Twin MansionsMiss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-74037621908772416492010-04-23T20:04:00.000-07:002010-04-23T20:10:47.527-07:00Name our Coffee House/ RestaurantPutting our naming contest on hold for the moment so we can set up the contest through Facebook combined with this Blog - will need help with this one! Big prize for the winning Namer - weekend at Lyons Twin Mansions or how about A Month of Breakfasts PLUS your picture at the Twin Mansion proclaiming you the guru! There will be a panel of judges to study the suggested names . . what a fascinating task. Fun that you will be so creative to come up with a name that expresses our function and attitude. So start brainstorming, playing with the Thesaurus, turning phrases, toying with turns of phrases and get ready to enter the contest. Should be next week by the time I can get this pulled together to combine FB & Blog! Lets keep in touch! Miss PatMiss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-72024597640735723082010-04-21T10:28:00.000-07:002010-04-21T10:36:35.099-07:00LTM expanding to add Coffee House serving bfst, brunch, lunchWe are looking for an enthusiastic entrepreneur with a huge personality and plenty of BOH restaurant experience to help us expand to a Coffee House serving breakfast, brunch, lunch: 365, 6 am - 2 pm. Maybe we don't need a "chef" bur an experienced 1st cook ready to branch out on their own, is enthusiastic about seasonal, organics, local products, heart healthy while resting on mid-west classics and comfort foods. <br /><br />Our goal is to lease our Twin Mansion to a motivated individual willing to invest time & expertise to develop an innovative menu, manage staff & inventory to create & maintain a successful business. Available immediately, seats aprox. 60 plus Al Fresco. Off street parking, liquor license. Incubator environment fosters success. Guaranteed income from opening day.<br /><br />Some thoughts: Free Wi-Fi, great coffee, major newspapers. Belgian Waffle station surrounded by fresh fruits & crispy nuts made before your eyes - golden craters ready to fill @ fruit or syrup. On-he-spot omelets filled with fresh veggies & cheeses. Grilled portabella filled with soft scrambled eggs topped with cheese sauce & broiled, crispy O"Brien hash browns on the side.Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-83377558222950750032010-03-26T11:22:00.000-07:002010-03-26T11:30:55.343-07:00We're the All Natural Cure for a rocky relationshipOver-worked? Stressed out? Sick of the bickering? Kids driving you crazy? RX: Spend the weekend at Lyons Twin Mansions! Guaranteed to contribute to your overall well being. So pick up the phone and call 1-800-78-GUEST to arrange for the perfect room in the perfect place. We are just what the doctor ordered. Take two nights, and call me in the morning. Cheaper than a marriage counselor and lots more fun.Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-27112148874053292902010-02-24T07:27:00.000-08:002010-02-24T08:19:49.028-08:00Things a little rocky at home? Invest your tax return here!Sometimes work, stress and even our families create anguish and conflict between couples. Often the only way out of that downward spiral is to get out of town. Leave the kids with grandma, take the dog to the kennel, lock the door and head to Fort Scott. Cheaper than a marriage counselor and a lot more fun!<br /><br />Lyons Twin Mansions B&B is a haven for sweethearts and lovers. This is just the place to relax and get in sync with one another. Uninterupted time together to mend, touch, reassure and pledge your love once again. We offer all the ingredients for mending a rocky relationship: Couples' Massage, a picnic delivered to your room, a fire in the fireplace, 6'x4' whirlpool tubs, king beds. Breakfast in bed is the icing on the cake . . consider late checkout. Call 1-800-78-GUEST and your life is much better already!Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-50713525160057904062010-02-21T13:58:00.000-08:002010-02-21T14:10:08.858-08:00Web 2.0 moved into our 1870's homeAnd we are telling everyone we know! From our website to Facebook look for Lyons Twin Mansions and Pat Lyons and Nate Lyons and all of our Fort Scott businesses. A great afternoon with Andy Stanton from Fort Hays University took our group along the route to communicate a new way. Courtland Hotel, Buffalo Grill, J&W Sports, After Effects Beauty Salon, Seth Tucker Construction, Sunshine Boutique, life+style, Courtland Aveda Day Spa and many others posted to facebook, became friends and dared to Twitter! The sky is the limit now! Be our friend too. Be a fan of Lyons Twin Mansions today!Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-43973611552382304772010-02-07T09:27:00.000-08:002010-02-07T13:33:39.193-08:00Voices from the Quilts: a Festival all of March, 2010The full month of March is filled with the thrill of Quilts here in historic Fort Scott. From vintage to contemporary nothing speaks of family and history like our quilts -- sharing the stories of our families from one generation to the next. Family quilts, art quilts, quilts as clothing displayed in downtown shops and Victorian Homes on National Avenue. Civil War quilts will be on display at the Fort on weekends and by special request any time for guilds and groups, 620.223.0310<br /><br />Drive around Fort Scott each day of March to experience the age old tradition "The Airing of the Quilts" Like colorful flags draped over the Bannister, on the clothes lines, draped over balconies & fences! Quilts are everywhere capturing a breath of fresh air and sunshine beckoning the coming Spring.<br /><br />Grand Finale is March 26, 27, & 28 with quilt expert and guest speaker Terry Thompson, hands-on quilting demos and an indoor Shop Hop. Stay with us and meet Ms. Thompson at breakfast! Call today to reserve this special opportunity.Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-58992559658289378032010-01-21T12:52:00.000-08:002010-01-21T13:06:06.837-08:00Winter perspective from our Canadian friend Sharon"Sitting up here and watching how Americans deal with cold and snow is a hoot. I open CNN and watch oranges freezing, turtles freezing, iguanas dropping out of trees, and buses sitting immobile, with icicles hanging from them, while journalists issue dire warnings to the public. Then I switch to a Quebec channel. The reporter has a frilly white tuque on her head, a matching scarf around her throat, visible air flows from her mouth as she gaily informs us how cold and white and wonderful the weather is, while a skidoo races across a field, behind her. Same weather, different attitude. Some of you guys are such wimps! (though maybe not in the Midwest.)<br />Me, I sit here working while snow falls gently outside my window. Branches from a friend's Christmas tree sit in a glass, next to my cup of pens. I have a miniature fountain running on my desk. Ever since I left your place I've pined for a fountain, and just before Christmas, I got one. I also mix vanilla and nutmeg into my yogurt. I've been doing it since I came home, last April.<br />Enjoy the snow. I do.<br /><br />Sharon "Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-25260995433767415742009-11-15T13:57:00.000-08:002009-11-16T10:51:20.008-08:00Fine dining is even finer when your table overlooks a National Park!<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The Buffalo Grill</strong></span> - a treasure in Fort Scott! Lar & I are absolutely passionate about this remarkable restaurant boasting the menu of an All American Bistro! As many of you know, Lar's steaks are fantastic, aged and hand cut then cooked to perfection - we just never ordered steaks out. Then along came <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The Buffalo Grill</strong>.</span> Well, Chef Vincent & Chef Logan should wear a crown! Lar's hat is off to the dynamic duo: their Rockin' Ribeye will bring tears of appreciation to your eyes!<br /><br />I think you will really enjoy the monthly newsletter, too. This month has a recipe for brining your turkey -- Lyons family will try it this year! Send an email <a href="mailto:chef.thebuffalogrill@gmail.com">chef.thebuffalogrill@gmail.com</a> and request the Fall Menu, as well - it is worth a drive to Fort Scott just to savor a Buffalo Grill steak!! Salmon, snapper, lamb, shrimp, chops, bison and try the Crabcakes -they rival my Aunt Hazie's! Be sure to tell them Miss Pat sent you!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Make it an enchanted evening and Sleep in Fort Scott right here with us!</span> </strong></span><br /><br />On the new Fall menu is a Porterhouse steak that Lar & I will soon share with granddaughter Addison - with an appetizer, a couple of sides & salads it will suit the three of us to a tee! Check it out on the new menu. <strong>Get in the car</strong> . . we are not far away!! And while you are here experience our <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Red Hot Bed</strong></span> for dessert! Well, actually, sample Chef Logan's Carrot Cake first, the slip into our <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Red Hot Bed!</span></strong> Sweet Dreams!Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-75448107233919636012009-11-03T13:10:00.000-08:002009-11-03T13:42:43.444-08:00<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#000000;"><strong>“Warm ‘er up, boys!" Take our <span style="color:#cc0000;">RED HOT BED</span> for a test drive: - silky red sheets, rose petals, <span style="color:#cc0000;">Red Hots</span> & Hershey <span style="color:#cc0000;">kisses</span> and packets for <span style="color:#cc0000;">Hot</span> Cocoa & Popcorn are all complimentary with your November stay. <span style="color:#cc0000;">But you have to ask for it! </span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#000000;"><strong><br />Look what’s tucked between the sheets: Santa's Cozy Toes Christmas Stocking! What the dickens is SANTA doing at the Twin Mansions this early? That jolly ol' elf has left you a red fur, <span style="color:#cc0000;">hot</span> little foot warmer to cuddle up with tonight then take home as a gift! Talk about a Warm Fuzzy!! <span style="color:#cc0000;">But you have to ask for it!</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"><strong><br />Rekindle the passion at Lyons Twin Mansions in November.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Call 1-800-78-Guest and take your RED HOT BED for a joy ride!</strong></span>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-70547641764120874542009-10-30T10:53:00.000-07:002009-10-30T13:53:24.467-07:00Budget meets Luxury right here!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><a href="http://www.lyonstwinmansions.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">YOUR PERFECT WEDDING FOR UNDER $5,000</span> </a><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">includes Twin Mansions for 2 full days<br />PLUS<br />2 nights Bed & Breakfast for family & friends</span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><div align="left"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.lyonstwinmansions.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">Magnificent Twin Mansions:</span></a><br /></span>Expansive double parlors each with ornate decorative fireplaces<br />Fireplace with massive mirror and mantle banked with candles<br />Library for cocktails: cash or open bar<br />Magnificent Black Walnut staircase for a Grand Entrance & classic Family Photos<br />Foyer trimmed in black walnut with massive double doors iced with beveled leaded glass.<br />Big front Porch with massive black iron chandelier, porch fans, up to 4 wrought iron </div><div align="left">tables each with four chairs<br />Brides’ Hall upstairs with Dressing Room, Private Bath & Balcony: </div><div align="left">Private & spacious with a mirrored velvet pedestal for a 360 view of your gown. </div><div align="left">Well lit makeup mirrors and dressing tables.<br />Library for cash or open bar seating for 9 and 2 plasma televisions<br />Outdoor covered pergola<br />Outdoor gazebo and a fish pond with waterfall<br /><a href="http://www.lyonstwinmansions.com/"><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Complimentary use of our equipment, tables, chairs & accessories:</span><br /></span></a>· 32 taupe padded chairs<br />· 12 red padded chairs<br />· 3 sets of candelabra stocked with dripless candles<br />· 6 six-foot folding tables<br />· 1840’s ornate oak table seats up to 14<br />· 32 white damask napkins & matching table runners<br />· Caterer’s kitchen with private entrance for staging, four burner stove with oven, </div><div align="left">refrigerator/freezer<br />· 85 inch projection screen, projector w/built-in DVD/CDA player, 2.1 Dolby digital </div><div align="left">surround sound with subwoofer, computer input port<br />· Sound system throughout ground floor with 200 disc CD player and wireless microphone<br />· Sun room with pool table and two TV’s</div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">Bed and Breakfast two nights for family & friends:</span><br />Private Cottage PLUS 7 unique guest rooms all with private bath, king or queen beds, including a full 2-course breakfast for all. Sleeps up to 26 guests maximum occupancy. Additional charge per guest over double occupancy in each room (16 guests)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#993300;"><em><strong>Catering, bar, decorating & flowers are up to you. Simplify and save – let the majestic grandeur of the Mansions’ Italianate architecture, elegant Victorian finery and bountiful gardens set the stage. What you save with us you can spend on your future together!</strong></em></span></div>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-44899358093253675902009-10-24T13:39:00.000-07:002009-10-24T14:21:47.491-07:00Halloween Weekend is all TREATS for guests at Lyons Twin Mansions!!On Friday October 30 is a Rockin' Halloween Party at the Liberty Theater and we have FREE Tickets for our B&B guests!! Baloney Ponyz rock out for hours starting at 8:00! Tickets are valued at $20 each! Plan to arrive early to enjoy the beautifully restored theatre and incredible hospitality from the staff!<br /><br /><br />Make reservations for Saturday October 31 Halloween Night and we will treat you to two tickets on Fort Scott's Believe-It-Or-Not Ghost Tours. Tickets are limited so call soon!!<br /><br /><br /><p><em><span style="font-size:85%;">This offer is good only for guest rooms rented at our regular published rate and may not be combined with other special offers.</span></em></p><p>Plan to try one of Fort Scott's newest restaurants while you are here! Both Raciti's Italian and The Buffalo Grill just opened this summer to the delight of Fort Scott and our guests!</p><p>The Buffalo Grill is an all American bistro with Chef's Vincent & Logan in the kitchen. Those boys really cook!! Great steaks - aged and handcut, pasta, fish, punctuated with unique specials -- Paradise for Foodies! Lar & I are proud to tell you The Buffalo Grill has won our hearts and our tummies!</p><p>Nothing touches your soul like genuine Italian fare, freshly prepared and served with style. Tommy grew up cooking with his folks and today delights us all with his classic Italian delights. Raciti will surprise you with incredible desserts handmade the old-fashioned way. </p>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-16501647294680013432009-10-24T13:33:00.000-07:002009-10-24T14:11:56.077-07:00Fall Foliage is at it's peak this week!<span style="font-size:130%;">When you call for reservations ask for the Fall Foliage Journey to historic Fort Scott, Kansas! Wind your way to the Twin Mansions surrounded by brilliant vistas of red, yellow & orange. Something sings to us in October unlike any other time of year, calling us outside to soak up the sun while playing in the leaves. Join us on three acres with lots of leaves to pile high then jump right in the middle like kids.</span>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-6534471538929531452009-02-04T11:24:00.000-08:002009-04-30T11:36:02.398-07:00"Budget vs. Luxury"<strong>Two free Trolley Tickets to “See It All” & a “Take Home”<br />Bag of Twin Mansions legendary homemade Granola with your Friday or Saturday night stay! <br />(May not be combined with any other promotions or discounts)<br /><br />Use promotion code: <span style="color:#cc0000;">BLOGGER</span> when you call or email to receive this special gift!</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">“Luxury is not about money. It is about how you live your life.”<br /></span>CNN 8/26/08<br /><br />The morning I heard those words 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.” 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.<br /><br />Nate & I have been talking about how we could help you and help ourselves as surplus dollars poured into the gas tank and rising costs put our budgets in a real squeak they call an “economic crisis.” These past months we have noticed our leisure travelers curb their stay to just one night when it was always two nights, planning just one getaway rather than the usual two or three.<br />“Luxury is not about money. It is about how you live your life.” Powerful and poignant – moving us to offer this special gift. Our pledge keeps your budget balanced. A magical night at the Twin Mansions is certain to sweeten your disposition!<br /><br /><br /><div align="right">May joy and affection keep you close company all year through! </div><div align="right">Miss Pat at home in historic Fort Scott, Kansas</div>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-1870900540763452092009-01-08T07:44:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:17:02.300-08:00We are GOING GREEN: PRE-cycle, RE-cycle, FREE-cycle<div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">Lyons Twin Mansions proudly announce our commitment to<br />PRE-cycle, RE-cycle and FREE-cycle!</span><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em>And don’t worry, we will be ever mindful of the gentle courtesies to which you have become accustomed when visiting our home. So we will continue to be kind to you as we take steps each day to be kinder to our environment.<br />With my sister Jane as our inspiration, logistics guide and cheerleader, we are seriously under-taking steps to pre-cycle AND recycle. 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. As we support our pledge and implement a commitment to this process, we watch carefully for ways we may meet the needs of our guests yet lessen our impact on the earth.</em></div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><div align="left"><br /></span></em><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Almost all of our light bulbs are energy efficient.</strong></span> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">I am still holding on tightly to the 3-way bulbs at your bedside.</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>A 250-gallon tank at each Mansion collects rainwater to fill the pond, water the plants & gardens.</strong></span> 2007<br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">This isn’t a new idea however, the Twin Mansions have the original built in guttering on the rooftops that since 1872 have carefully collected every precious drop of rain water and channeled it to the cistern for the families.</span></em><br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Have a high efficiency washer & dryer and have replaced two hot water tanks with instant demand hot water source.</strong></span> 2007</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Added earth-friendly, botanically based Arbonne products for body & hair to every guest room.</strong></span> <em>Providing bath gel, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner in large sizes with pumps kissing goodbye to that myriad of little plastic bottles!</em> 2006</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Packing our Glorious Granola in reusable, air-tight glass containers and offering our granola in bulk for refills!</strong></span> 2009</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Choosing cleaning and laundry supplies that are certified non-toxic and earth friendly.</strong></span> 2009</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Feeding our leftover fruit & vegetable matter to our local egg supplier’s chickens!</strong></span> <em>Talk about recycling!! Beautiful healthy farm grown chickens produce beautiful healthy farm fresh eggs.</em> 2009</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Composting for our gardens and hopefully for yours, too.</strong></span> <em>We figure with the production we have there may be considerably more compost than we need and look forward to sharing with you. BYOBucket! </em>2009</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">We recycle paper, aluminum & glass – we hope you do too!</span> </div>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-24879800479672323872009-01-08T07:37:00.000-08:002009-01-08T07:44:02.695-08:00FROSTBITE got you down? Warm things up at our place!!<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">February 1 through February 12, 2009: 30% off our regular room rates!</span></strong><br /><br />You MUST mention our Blog or receiving a Frostbite email.Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-60704783520533688612009-01-08T07:35:00.000-08:002009-01-08T07:37:23.643-08:00$99 rooms through January 31, 2009! Call today or Reserve OnlineBUDGET vs LUXURY: Lyons Twin Mansions WIN!<br />Corporate Rates for ALL through January 31, 2009!<br />$89 single, $99 double any night, any room<br />Our BUDGET vs LUXURY rates apply to your overnight stay during this time only<br />Stay on budget & still find pleasure in your lives. Even in the most troubling of economic times it is human nature to reach for the essential pleasures in our lives, seeking the fundamental fountain where we may drink and quench our needs. . . . Experience the Magic of Lyons Twin Mansions where you begin to restore and heal, feel renewed optimism and energy. We provide the fundamentals: <br />A perfect place – your personal sanctuary<br />· Really good food – freshly made with nature’s best ingredients<br />· Uninterrupted time: for Couples or for Personal Renovation<br />· Soothing hands of massage and spa therapies in ParadiseNo-nonsense, realistic pricing allowing guilt-free enjoymentMiss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-25086888194294353112008-12-31T07:24:00.000-08:002008-12-31T07:24:00.384-08:00TREND 2009: Play to Win!<span style="font-size:180%;">Be careful, somewhat wary, ever thrifty, just a bit cautious </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">but . . . . </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> stay confident,</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> keep your attitude focused on success </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> and </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> PLAY to WIN!</span>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-17930582450554538572008-10-15T07:24:00.000-07:002008-10-15T07:24:00.413-07:00FIRST 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. <br /><br />ANY NIGHT ** ANY ROOM in December 2008 and January 2009 just $89 single/$99 double!<br />Call right away for this breathtaking deal!!Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-72951328681825424682008-09-22T07:24:00.000-07:002008-09-18T11:39:04.701-07:00Luxury 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.<br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><br /><br />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.” <span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>CNN 8/26/08</strong></span> Powerful and poignant – moving us to launch this daring promise.<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Bold <em>Audacious </em>Brave <em>Daring </em>Cheeky <em>Enterprising</em><br />Courageous <em>Heroic</em> Confident <em>Risky </em>Innovative</strong></div><strong><br /><div align="center"><br />Call it what you will, it is a powerful gift!</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Corporate Rates for ALL! $89 single, $99 double<br />Make reservations for any days in November 2008, December 2008<br />through January 2009<br /></span></strong>Offer is good any day of the week or weekend in these three months only.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">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. </span></div><br /><p>We’ll provide the fundamentals: </p><br /><ul><br /><li>A perfect place – your personal sanctuary</li><br /><li>Really good food – freshly made with nature’s best ingredients</li><br /><li>Uninterrupted time together</li><br /><li>Soothing hands of massage in Paradise</li><br /><li>No-nonsense, realistic pricing allowing guilt-free enjoyment</li><br /><li>All balanced with the warmth and hospitality that complete that Twin Mansions magic.</li></ul><br /><p></p>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-4151967581116351602008-09-18T07:24:00.001-07:002008-09-18T11:36:53.600-07:00Taste of Fort Scott: Eat, Drink & Be Merry!Saturday, September 20, 2008, beginning 6:00 in the evening at Liberty Theatre<br />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<br /><br />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. <br /><br />So call the Chamber office 1-800-245-FORT to purchase your tickets for a great time in Downtown Fort Scott – See you there!!!!Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-68777690090772898782008-09-18T07:24:00.000-07:002008-09-18T09:29:25.001-07:00Going GREEN: in Baby StepsWatch the Twin Mansions Go Green!<br />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.<br />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:<br />Changed almost all the light bulbs to energy efficient. <em>(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.)<br /></em>Nate set up a 250-gallon tank at each Mansion for rainwater collection to use to fill the pond and water the plants & gardens. <em>(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.)<br /></em>We bought high efficiency washer and dryer and have replaced two hot water tanks with instant demand hot water source. <em>(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.)</em><br />Added earth-friendly, botanically based Arbonne products for body & hair to every guest room. <em>Providing bath gel, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner in large sizes with pumps kissing goodbye to that myriad of little plastic bottles</em>!<br />Nate will soon be setting out two compost barrels for all the fruit & vegetable matter. <em>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.<br /></em>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! <em>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!<br /></em>We are just now beginning to recycle paper, plastic & glass. <em>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!<br /></em>Baby Steps are not bad . . just a way to begin. <em>As Jane told me, every bit we do is helpful. That we are taking these baby steps is the path in the right direction</em>. Better Baby Steps than no steps.Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-41095162414279073102008-02-08T10:43:00.000-08:002008-02-08T10:54:11.170-08:00Corporate Housing and Extended Stay escalates to the Lyons Mansion’s level of excellenceFor a week or for several months, when you are away from home you deserve all the comforts of home. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-32913396777187309642008-01-28T12:06:00.000-08:002008-01-28T12:24:28.575-08:00A Warm Welcome to RomanceBaby, it is cold outside but these ideas are sure to create A Warm Welcome to Romance.<br /><br />Experience the magic of the Mansions when you Pop the Question – she’ll always remember this very special time with you.<br />Tell her you love her again and again: more today than yesterday and for a lifetime of tomorrows.<br /><br />"Sweet Surprise"- a tiny Wedding Cake just for two and a bottle of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice. $35<br />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!<br /><br />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<br /><br /><breakfast><br />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<br /><br />Ultimate Dinner OUT: an all-time favorite of Lovers who come to Lyons Twin Mansions! $195.<br />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.<br /><br />Make your dreams come true at Lyons Twin Mansions B&B and Spa! Call 1-800-78-GUESTMiss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-88177907183803128572008-01-28T11:44:00.000-08:002008-01-28T11:52:29.604-08:00Enchanted Forest is a woodland wonderland with a Home Theater!<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Sweet dreams in our truly <em><strong>Enchanted Forest - our wish for you in 2008</strong></em><br />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! <br />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.</span>Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697002734029193803.post-70886140375407104782008-01-08T12:39:00.000-08:002008-02-08T10:37:00.558-08:00Wrap Yourself in Red! Give the ultimate gift on February FridaysA 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!<br /><br /><strong>Wrap Yourself in Red</strong>: 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. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">oooh</span> . . <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">oo</span> . . <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">oo</span> . . . <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">oo</span><br />Complimentary Rose Petal Turndown for every two night stay in February<br /><br />Call 1-800-78-GUEST and we'll help make your dreams come true!Miss Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265533646730454901noreply@blogger.com0