» anniversary http://cloranmansion.com Thu, 16 May 2013 21:19:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 11th Anniversary http://cloranmansion.com/11th-anniversary/ http://cloranmansion.com/11th-anniversary/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:07:12 +0000 admin http://www.cloranmansion.com/?p=662 It’s hard to believe that 11 years ago we bought The Cloran Mansion. If I had to describe our first month it would be very simple, Scared, Broke, Amazed and today I would just say Still Amazed and absolutely no regrets. It’s been an incredible 11 years.  We were married only 2 weeks before we opened, moved from a major city to a minor city and into a business that I knew absolutely nothing about.  To this day I have never spent the night at any other Bed and Breakfast, but I didn’t need to, my guests have taught me everything. So many guests have touched our lives and I hope that we have touched theirs as well.  So many people have arrived here as guests and left as friends, many are almost like family. We have had thousands of guests in our 11 years and although I cannot remember all of them, many of them will always be in our hearts. We have had all kinds of people here from school bus drivers, teachers, technical people, factory workers, politicians, producers,and Secret Service, but they have all had one common element, a mini break. They are all just normal people looking for a small break from everyday. We have had 97 weddings to date, 66 engagements on the property and 5 renewal of vows and a commitment ceremony. Each one has brought us wonderful memories. We have had guests who arrived while dating, returned as an engaged couple, returned again as a married couple and returned again to show us their new baby.  We love the Christmas cards and baby picture that we receive each year. We have made some incredible friends here, lifelong friends.  You cannot put a price on that. We have had the opportunity in the past 11 years to become part of the community.  Cheryl has been the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers ofGalena, a Director on the Hospital Board and advisor on various committees.  I have been the President of the Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of [...]

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]]> http://cloranmansion.com/11th-anniversary/feed/ 403 Our Newest Addition – The Cloran Condo http://cloranmansion.com/our-newest-addition-the-cloran-condo/ http://cloranmansion.com/our-newest-addition-the-cloran-condo/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:08:32 +0000 admin http://www.cloranmansion.com/blog/?p=161 We are pleased and excited to announce that we have recently acquired a new condominium that will only enhance the perfect Galena experience. As the newest addition, the Cloran Condo at World Mark’s Longhollow Point Lodge offers all the amenities of a fine hotel and the unique pleasures of a Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy a spacious studio condo with private balcony, a king size bed, comfortable queen size sofa sleeper, see-through fireplace which separates the bedroom and bathroom that hosts a whirlpool for two and free standing shower booth. A 32-inch flat screen TV/Blu-ray DVD player, and soothing spa alarm clock radio and I pod/MP3 player docking station are provided for your enjoyment. As Cloran Mansion guests you are always welcome to join us at the Mansion just a short drive away, for our famous country style breakfast. We’re already getting great response and space is filling up quick. Check our availability calendar now to book your relaxing, romantic getaway at the Cloran Condo.

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]]> http://cloranmansion.com/our-newest-addition-the-cloran-condo/feed/ 144 Let us help create romantic getaways at our Galena Inn http://cloranmansion.com/let-us-help-create-romantic-getaways-at-our-galena-inn/ http://cloranmansion.com/let-us-help-create-romantic-getaways-at-our-galena-inn/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:41:34 +0000 admin http://www.cloranmansion.com/blog/?p=51 It’s up to you to supply the two essential ingredients: you and your loved one. Once you’ve taken care of that, we can help. We have a number of specials that are designed to relax you and put you in the mood for loving and being loved. Let us help create Galena romantic getaways with a box of chocolates, a bottle of local champagne, or massages for two in your own room. Are you ready to throw caution to the wind and elope? We can help you create a beautiful intimate wedding for two. Did you tie the knot years ago but want the world to stop this year so you can pay proper respect to your anniversary? We can help. We love romance and we love to see it blossom in others at our Illinois bed and breakfast.

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]]> http://cloranmansion.com/let-us-help-create-romantic-getaways-at-our-galena-inn/feed/ 154 Cloran Mansion hosts Commitment Ceremony http://cloranmansion.com/cloran-mansion-hosts-commitment-ceremony/ http://cloranmansion.com/cloran-mansion-hosts-commitment-ceremony/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:29:21 +0000 admin http://www.cloranmansion.com/blog/?p=42 On July 31 we had the honor of hosting our first Commitment Ceremony.  Carol Teagle and Susan Dexter were recommitted on their 10 year Anniversary.   They spent much time planning this very special day.  The ceremony was very personal and one of the most beautiful ceremonies we have seen.    They have been guests of the Cloran Mansion from our first year.  They are true friends and loved as family.   We wish them many more years of love and happiness.

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