Seasonal Sampler time at Boeger Winery on Nov 17th from 11-4

Why not sample some possible wines to grant as gifts for those on your list this holiday season? Boeger Winery, just 10 minutes from our B&B is holding their annual holiday sampler of wines paired with traditional holiday fare. They are offering seasonal sampler packs featuring wines that go best with traditional holdiay meals.

Boeger is one of our favorite places to go for tasting and relaxing with a picnic on their lovely grounds. Be sure and tell them Rita and Steph sent you!

Here is a photo of the old tasting room on the property taken by our pals at Wowizowi, who redesigned our website earlier this year.

Want to be an innkeeper?

So many of our guests at the inn have asked us if we love our jobs. In fact, nearly every one of our guests asks us. This question is always interesting, because of course you have to say yes, even if you know that right after your chat, you have to clean two rooms, go to the store, do some marketing, iron eight sheets, set the table, well, you get the idea.

That is not to say the answer is no. In fact it is a yes, we do love our jobs as innkeepers and certainly would not still be running the inn if we did not. It is just such a hard question to answer, because you can't say all the above stuff and not have the guest be shocked at the answer, (and maybe ruin their dream of what an innkeeper does). It is in fact hard work to make running a bed and breakfast look easy--that is the real trick.

If you have questions about what it is like to really run a bed and breakfast inn, ask. We will answer you--at least via this blog.

LA Times mentions Placerville B&B

The B&B gets a nod in the LA Times!!! Thank you!

Planning your trip to Placerville, California
By Mija Riedel, Special to The Los Angeles Times September 14, 2007


In Placerville, nuggets of California's Gold Rush history
GETTING THERE
From LAX, Southwest, United, Delta fly nonstop to Sacramento. United and US Airways offer connecting flights (change of planes). Restricted round-trip fares begin at $98. From there, Placerville is an hour's drive.
WHERE TO STAY
Albert Shafsky House, 2942 Coloma St.; (530) 642-2776, www.shafsky.com. Beautifully restored bed-and-breakfast. Doubles from $135.

Holiday Memories Tour Dates have changed to Dec 8 & 9

The annual tour of the Bed and Breakfast Inns of El Dorado County is now scheduled for December 8th & 9th, 2007 and of course the Albert Shafsky House B&B is on it. Participating inns will be open from noon-5 p.m. both days. New decorations and holiday treats await!
Make it a weekend to remember.
Elegant Victorians, quaint cottages, cozy log cabins and rustic lodges are all dressed up for the holidays - warm and inviting on a cold winter's day.
Peek into our guest rooms and see wonderful collections of vintage clothing and quilts, original artwork, and antique furnishings. Each inn has its own special and unique personality with beautiful gardens, tall trees, small trees, crystals and snowflakes, teddy bears and antique glass. Santa Claus and his reindeer and families of snow people to delight young and old.
Ring in the season with traditional Christmas music, sip hot cocoa or cider or warm yourself by the fire. Sample delectable treats, like home-baked brownies, gingerbread cookies and other culinary delights.
Please join us in celebrating the season December 8-9 from noon til 5 pm. Tickets are $15 per person and are valid for both days (allowing you to visit all the inns one time), with a portion of sales going to support a local charity. For ticket purchase and more information, call 1-877-262-4667.
Note: The Black Bear Inn will be open at 11:00 a.m. for your convenience.

Haunted for Halloween in Placerville

BEFRIEND A GHOST IN CALIFORNIA’S B&B INNS

California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns
Publishes List of Haunted Places to Stay
Just in time for Halloween, we were in a press release from CABBI.com

SACRAMENTO, CA – October 31, 2007 – Looking for a spooky way to celebrate Halloween?

The California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) recently surveyed hundreds of inns throughout the Golden State … and unearthed some spine-chilling stories.

If a hair-raising experience is on your list this Halloween, try one of the following haunts:

Albert Shafsky House B&B Inn (Placerville): Albert Shafsky built his home in 1902 – and it appears his ghost has decided he will never leave. According to the innkeepers, he sometimes locks guests out of their rooms, leaves pennies in strange places and has even been seen standing at the foot of one guest’s bed.

Our Placerville B&B now and long ago

Our wonderful neighbor found these photos of our house and street from now and long ago. We hope that it will inspire you to try and find an older photo of your own house.

That is the Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast peaking out of the trees on the far right--now it is blue and white.

If you live here in town, the museum at the Fairgrounds is a wonderful place to start looking for older photos and information about your street and home. If not, try your own local library or see if there is a historic society in town.

Photos of Alberta's Attic aka the Suite

We finally have some great photos of the re-decorated room that was the Lighthouse Suite and now is called "Alberta's Attic", our two-room suite on the 2nd floor. The suite’s Sitting Room offers comfy reclining chairs-dive into a good book or just kick off your shoes and put your feet up after a day of adventuring. Alberta’s Attic offers privacy and warmth and is an ideal spot for celebrating a special occasion.