Monday, February 15, 2010

Snow in Americus - continued


Some additional photos of the accumulation of snow here in Americus.


You can see the Confederate Statue in Rees Park and the gazebo in the background.


It really does snow in South Georgia!


February 12, 2010 Snow in Americus

We actually had several inches of snow in Americus, Georgia last Friday. These photos were taken as the snow had just started to come down.

The beginning of the snow storm.

The snowflakes were huge!

The front of the house on a truly wintry day.



Thursday, February 11, 2010

Andersonville Revisited

Andersonville Revisited
Date: 3/13/2010, 3/14/2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Andersonville National Historic Site - Prison Site

Details:
Andersonville National Historic Site will host Andersonville Revisited on Saturday March 13, 2010 and Sunday, March 14, 2010. This living history program offers visitors the opportunity to see and experience what life was like at Andersonville, the infamous Civil War prison camp. Civil War period living historians will portray Andersonville prisoners and guards.

A variety of special demonstrations and interpretive programs will be offered on both days including the arrival of prisoners, shebang (shelter) building, rations issue, Raider attack, inspection of the camp, escape and punishment, guard drill and artillery demonstration. These activities will be presented from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010.

Candle lantern tours will be conducted on Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made beginning February 1st at 9:00 a.m. To make reservations, please call (229) 924-0343. There is no admission fee and this event is open to the public.

For more information regarding Andersonville National Historic Site, visit their website at: www.nps.gov/ande/index.htm

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Americus Garden Inn Takes a Best B&B in the World Award


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 23, 2010
Contact: Kim and Susan Egelseer, Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast, innkeepers, 229-931-0122

AMERICUS GARDEN INN BED & BREAKFAST
WINS A BEST BED and BREAKFAST IN THE WORLD AND
A BEST BED and BREAKFAST IN THE U.S. IN THE
2010 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS


Americus, Georgia – January 2010- Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast was chosen, for the fourth consecutive year, as a Top 10 B&B and Inn in the U.S. and, for the first time, as a Top 10 B&B and Inn in the World by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.

Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and content from across the web. Here’s an excerpt from two of the latest reviews: “We cannot say enough about the wonderful amenities, fantastic hosts, charming surroundings, and to-die-for breakfasts.” “It is nice to have a home away from home when I travel.”

“Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality.”

To read reviews of Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast on tripadvisor, please visit: TripAdvisor
For the complete 2010 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice

About the Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast: Beautiful 1847 antebellum mansion located in the residential historic district of Americus, Georgia featuring 8 spacious suites all with private in-room bath and King or Queen beds. Situated on 1.5 acres, hundreds of perennials, shrubs, and trees create a secluded garden paradise complimented by the meandering path, gazebo, and koi pond. The Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast provides a unique lodging experience in Americus, Georgia that delights and impresses guests with gracious hospitality, impeccable cleanliness, and creative, nutritious, and delicious breakfast foods in comfortably elegant surroundings. To learn more, visit www.americusgardeninn.com or call 229-931-0122.

Kim and Susan Egelseer
Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast
504 Rees Park
Americus, Georgia 31709
229-931-0122
http://www.americusgardeninn.com/
info@americusgardeninn.com


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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

World Premier at the Rylander Theatre

Dixie's High Point of Beauty

A New Musical By Alicia & Huff Croxton

World Premier at The Rylander Theatre

Saturday, February 6, 2010

2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Synopsis:
The small town of Joelene, Georgia is all abuzz and Dixie's High Point of Beauty Salon is buzz central. Magnolia Garden Club matrons, high school sweethearts, and high society snobbery all have one thing in common - Dixie's!! With a big society engagement party coming up old friends are reunited and lost loves are rekindled, but not without some tangles along the way...

Ticket Information:

$10.00 General Admission

Location : The Rylander Theatre
Contact : Box Office: 229-931-0001

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Americus Garden Inn TOP 10 WINNER

Top 10 best
The Americus Times-Recorder


AMERICUS October 22, 2009 09:07 pm— The Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast of Americus was selected as one of the Top 10 Overall winners in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2009-2010. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 100,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide.

"BedandBreakfast.com surveys show that independent reviews are the most important factor when choosing a B&B. In fact, according to Bed andBreakfast.com's most recent survey, 96 percent of consumers consider reviews to be somewhere between important and essential when selecting a place to stay, and 12 percent will not make a reservation at a property without them. We're delighted that inngoers concur that the Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast is deserving of its accolades from travelers," explained BedandBreakfast.com's Sandy Soule, one of the most highly recognized authors and a spokesman for the B&B industry. “Clearly, the Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast earned its stellar reviews from inngoers for its quality accommodations, breakfasts, amenities, and wonderful hospitality and service," commented Soule.

"It's a true honor to be chosen for a Best of BedandBreakfast.com award, and we thank our guests for the positive reviews that resulted in this award”, stated Susan Egelseer, Americus Garden Inn innkeeper. "It is gratifying that our guests took the time to share their comments about our hospitality, accommodations, breakfasts and attention to the details which set the Americus Garden Inn apart,"she said.

Here's an excerpt from one of our reviews: “The Americus Garden Inn is a true gem in Georgia. It is the cleanest, most comfortable, and best staffed of any B&B my husband and I have stayed at both here in the US and abroad.”About the Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast: Beautiful 1847 antebellum mansion located in the residential historic district of Americus, featuring eight spacious suites all with private in-room bath and King or Queen beds. Hundreds of perennials, shrubs and trees create a secluded garden paradise complimented by the meandering path, gazebo and koi pond. The Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast provides a unique lodging experience in Americus that delights and impresses guests with gracious hospitality, impeccable cleanliness and creative, nutritious and delicious breakfast foods in comfortably elegant surroundings.

To learn more, visit http://www.americusgardeninn.com/ or call 229-931-0122.

For a complete list of all winners, including regional and international Best of BedandBreakfast.com Award winners, visit BedandBreakfast.com

Founded in 1995, BedandBreakfast.com is highly recommended by The New York Times, Real Simple, Forbes, Travel & Leisure, USA TODAY and many others. To learn about more nearly 9,000 other perfect choices for your next B&B getaway, visit BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online bed and breakfast directory and reservation network worldwide.

Earlier this year the Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast was chosen, for the third consecutive year, as one of the Best Bed & Breakfast in the United States by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best — real travelers. TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and content from across the web. For the complete 2009 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice

Happy Thanksgiving from Americus Garden Inn





















Although it is almost winter, and we are expecting almost freezing temperatures this weekend, there are beautiful flowers in the garden.
Here are some photos taken yesterday of the camellias and sasanquas.