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Madonna Inn Loves...
... the '80s, and parties, and our awesome employees! The theme of this year's annual employee party was '80s ski; and the night was complete with a sprinkling of neon snow gear, a delicious taco bar,...
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The Little Things
Last month we got an email from a young couple named Alex and Jenn entitled, "Thanks for Quick Shipping." The package this email was referring to, containing 10 boxes of our "Soap Cake" bar soaps,...
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Where's Bixby?
This past weekend we have a visit from one popular pooch named Bixby. You may have seen her snoozing outside the Copper Cafe in her custom-made bike buggy while Mike, her human, enjoyed a quick bite to...
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Goodbye Bedspreads
Yes, you read that correctly. Although it's been a big transition, we are so excited to announce that we have traded in all our bedspreads for crisp white Damask linens with bed scarves and oversized...
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Full Bloom
There is just so much to love about Spring; the explosion of color, the light sweet perfume of freshly blossomed flowers, beautiful green grass, chirping baby birds, vibrant blue skies, and tingly-warm...
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Egg Cakes!
Each year, I know Easter is near when I look to the bakery display and see a rainbow of festive egg cakes sitting cheerfully on the shelves. The bakery has been turning out these cute little cakes,...
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Perfect as π
If you watched TLC last week, you may have caught Madonna Inn on the channel's new show, Bride By Design. The show follows brides looking to create a custom, one-of-a-kind Heidi Elnora wedding dress...
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Family Recipes
Strawberry season always brings me fond memories of making pies with my Mama. Our baking dates - which still take up the occasional Saturday or Sunday afternoon - are always a good opportunity to...
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Madonna Dreamcicle
Our newest drink special is everything I love about a summer cocktail. It's frothy, creamy, tangy, sweet, and bright. One sip and I'm reminded of hot days on the handball courts back in Elementary...
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Truffled Fingerling Potatoes
This heavenly new appetizer is the epitome of savory, gourmet-comfort-food goodness. (Yes, I may have just invented a thing called gourmet-comfort-food.) Golden fingerling potatoes are baked and...
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For the Love of Bread Sticks
My second cousin, Rob, shared a wonderful family throwback with me today after lunch. In it, my Great Aunt Laverne, Great Uncle Bob, Grandma Phyllis, and Grandpa Alex are shown enjoying a meal...
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Vintage Postcards
This week's post (another throwback Thursday) is brought to you by Dianna Jones Simons of San Diego, who recently sent us some vintage MI postcards via snail mail.While I have seen many of these photos...
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A Stroll Through the Garden
Sometimes after lunch I like to take an easy, meandering walk around the Inn to get some fresh air and enjoy a little bit of quiet time. Today I found myself in the Secret Garden, and couldn't help but...
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A Wine Room Decades in the Making
Be it red, white, sparkling, or rose; there's nothing quite like a perfectly chilled glass of wine. And for a true connoisseur, "temperatured" wines are not just a luxury but a near-necessity.After...
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Online Bakery Ordering!
After hours of data input, countless calls and emails to our web developers, multiple days of baked good photo shoots, and months of editing and perfecting... we are proud to introduce our online...
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Gratitude is Sweet
With a chill in the air, puddles on the ground, and a bustling restaurant, kitchen, and bakery, the spirit of the holidays feels especially robust today at the Inn.It is remarkable how much passion...
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A Holiday Tradition
Decorations at the Madonna Inn have often taken on a life of their own. With each holiday, our creative team spends weeks transforming the Inn into a uniquely whimsical expression of the season; with...
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Winter WonderSLO
Each winter break, I look forward to the return of the Winter WonderSLO ice rink in the Expo Center. The 4,500 square feet of real ice create a frosty, festive atmosphere that make a perfect activity...
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Love is in the Air
Although every day of the year at Madonna Inn is a sort of celebration - marked by delectable desserts, cherubs, and shades of pink - guests visiting during the month of February will discover a...
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The Black Forest Muse
While our cakes have certainly been adored by many, this student's description of her divine experience is truly precious! Mr. Z's San Gabriel Elementary class was instructed to write about their...
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