Groundhog Day Special Deal in Michigan

Thursday, February 2, 2012, is Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil will be predicting the weather at approximately 7:25 a.m. If he does not see his shadow, the prediction is for an early Spring. In that case, we will offer any room at Munro House B&B in Jonesville MI for just $99 per night when you stay 2 nights between February 3-9. If he sees his shadow, the prediction is for a longer winter. In that case, we will give you gift cards for 2 dinners when you stay with us 2 nights between February 3-9 at posted rates. You win either way when you call in your reservation on Groundhog Day.

This offer is valid for reservations made on Groundhog Day between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. for any 2 night stay between February 3-9. Dinner certificates for Saucy Dog's Barbeque and Olivia's Chop House.


Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Presidents Day Getaway Package in Michigan

The Presidents Day holiday is celebrated on Monday February 20 in 2012. Some employers give their employees the day off to create a 3 day weekend to celebrate 2 of our great Presidents--George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But to many workers, it's just another Monday.

 

The Munro House is a Bed and Breakfast in Jonesville Michigan that offers a special deal for Presidents Day weekend. Guests who are able to make it a long weekend can get any room on Sunday, February 20, for just $50 when they also stay Saturday night at regular rates. Guests need to mention the secret word "WASHINGTON" when they make their reservation to get the special deal for Presidents Day. 

With a staff of on-call spa professionals, massages and body wraps are available by appointment  every day. A great selection of local restaurants provides plenty of choices for lunches and dinners. Centrally located in Southern Michigan between Detroit and Kalamazoo, the Munro House is an option to driving all the way to Lake Michigan or the Mackinac Bridge for a Winter getaway.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Michigan B&B Deals on FourSquare

I downloaded a smart phone app called FourSquare. Basically, it tracks where you've been and lets your friends know where you are. There are additional features that provide statistics for competition with friends, mayorships, and special offers.

When I go to the gas station, I check in. At the grocery store, I check in. At restaurants, I check in. Everywhere I go, I check in. Points are achieved for first time check ins, returning check ins, and check ins with friends. Badges are earned for being a connoisseur of similar locations. Mayorships are earned by frequently going to the same places--even the water cooler. Many businesses have special offers that include freebies, upgrades, and special offers, so it's worth checking in to get a bigger better deal.

The Munro House B&B in Jonesville MI now participates in the special offers. Guests can get a free upgrade to a bigger room, tour groups get a reduced rate, and business travelers who come to Hillsdale County often can get a free massage.

Signing up is free. Gaining mayorships is fun. Getting stuff for free makes it worthwhile--I'm getting free McCafe Smoothies at my McDonalds.


Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Free Room for Vets on the Day Before Veteran's Day

The Munro House in Jonesville MI is once again participating in the international bed and breakfast event knows as B&Bs for Vets. This program offer free rooms to veterans at B&Bs across North America on November 10, the day before Veterans Day. The timing of the event gives free lodging to veterans on November 10 which allows the vets to be in town on November 11 for morning services at local shrines traditionally held at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

With many veterans wanting to participate in this event, the Munro House has set up a booking method that alerts facebook friends as rooms become available for 11/10/11. Anyone can become a facebook friend by liking us on our website or facebook page. Just find and click on the "like" button. Regular information about the Munro House will periodically appear on your facebook page along with an alert for the release of another B&Bs for Vets free room. Several rooms are yet to be released to Munro House "friends".

Munro House requires proof of service by requesting a photo of the vet in uniform, or on duty. Vets can then arrive at the Munro House for a complimentary beverage and snack reception from 5:30-7:00 attended by other local vets, before heading into town for dinner, enjoying a night in a comfortable room, and a big breakfast with other vets.

This year's Veterans Day program in Jonesville will be in the village square at Carl Fast Park just a block from the Munro House. A dedication of the restored G.A.R. memorial is scheduled along with guest speakers and a program by local middle school children.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Free B&B Lodging Offer from Stash Tea

The Stash Tea Company prints a Buy One Get One Free Bed and Breakfast Guide that contains a BOGO offer that is good at numerous B&Bs across the country. Details to obtain the guide are available online. The Munro House in Jonesville is one of many participating bed and breakfasts in Michigan.

There is always a nice variety of Stash Teas available to guests at the Munro House B&B in Jonesville. I have a weakness for the Moroccan Mint Tea, while my massuese highly recommends green teas for health and wellness.We usually stock 10 or more teas from the classic Earl Gray to fruit flavors and exotic chai variations and infusions. We prefer the pre-packaged tea bags while loose teas, specialties, and gifts are also available online. I have a weakness for the Moroccan Mint Tea, while my masseuse highly recommends green teas for health and wellness.

The Stash Tea Company is an online seller of natural, herbal, and caffeine-free teas. Many people have found that tea has a calming effect that helps them relax. Essential oils produce the aroma of the tea, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and polyphenols (not tannins) account for the much-publicized antioxidant and anti-disease properties. 

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Special Talk Like a Pirate Promotion

Avast, me hearties! Talk like a Pirate when ye claim yer room and drop yer anchor with us fer the days of September 16 and 17. We'll send ye a car-r-r-rd to get yer dinner for 2 at ye Saucy Dog's Bar-r-r-rbeque on Friday and dinner for 2 at Olivia's Chop House on Saturday at no extra char-r-r-r-r-rge. Wear yer eye patches, dew rags, and hooped earrings to look the part, as I'll be havin' a rip roarin' good time with me buxom beauty on the morn o' check-out.  For we be celebratin' early the annual September 19 International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  Acquire me treasure on any room priced at $149 and up. Limit 2 land lubbers per room.

Ye can make yer reservation online, but to get the dinners, ye must call me directly at 1-800-320-3792 and make sure ye talk like a pirate to get yer dinner car-r-r-rds.  A few day's notice is required. Can't be combined with any other booty or treasure. We'll swab the poop deck with all ye mutinous dogs who try. Ar-r-r-r-rr!

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

August B&B Discount

Hot Summer Nights in August brings a special deal for bed and breakfast guests at Munro House B&B in Jonesville. All rooms are discounted to as low as $99 on every Sunday night it August. This brings significantly lower prices to folks who can getaway on a Sunday night in Southern Michigan.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Who Gives Anniversary Gifts

Today is our anniversary for owning the Munro House B&B in Jonesville, MI. It was on this date in '99 that we threw in the corporate towel and became innkeepers. To celebrate this historic event, we are offering rooms for as low as $99 per night when you stay 2 nights through July 15. But it's only available for these 2 weeks and you have to ask for the "99 SPECIAL".


Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Munro House Kicks Gas Promo

FREE GAS! Book a 2 night weekend getaway valued at $399 or more, arrive by June 30, tell us "MUNRO HOUSE KICKS GAS", when you make your reservation, & get a voucher for a $40 gas card (about 10 gallons of gas) FREE. Offer good on Friday arrivals only. 3 days notice required. No other discounts or freebies.

The Munro House is participating in a national B&B campaign called a "Better Way to Stay". We are trying to get consumers to try a B&B for the first time or to help make a weekend getaway cost a lot less at the gas pump.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Memorial Day Military Discount

Military veterans, active duty, and reserve troops of any era are honored over Memorial Day Weekend at the Munro House in Jonesville. Check in for 2 nights from May 27-30 and vets can get any room for just $99 per night. A short, but well-attended, parade through downtown Jonesville and a service at the Freedom Shrine are the highlights of the weekend.

You must identify yourself as current or former military when making your reservation and email us a picture of the vet in uniform to take advantage of this offer. 72 hours notice required.

This is traditionally a pretty quiet weekend in Jonesville, so if you want to relax and getaway for some private time, this is the place to be. Massage is available all weekend by appointment only.

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper

"Life is good in Jonesville"

Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Military Discount for Armed Forces Day

Military veterans along with active duty and reserve troops of any age or era are honored during the Armed Forces Day Holiday. Check in for 2 nights that includes Saturday May 21 (Armed Forces Day) at the Munro House n Jonesville, and vets get any room for just $99 per night.

Just identify yourself as a vet when making the reservation and email us a picture of the vet in uniform to take advantage of this offer. 72 hours notice required.

This also happens to be Riverfest weekend in Jonesvlle with lots of fun things to do in downtown Jonesville.

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper

"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

About Jonesville Riverfest

The annual Jonesville Riverfest celebrating the St Joseph River is happening May 20-22. Three days of events, shopping, shows, food, and competition in downtown Jonesville.

Friday evening features a unique Triathlon--run, bike, and canoe by 2 person teams. Saturday features a Pancake Breakfast at the Grosvenor House Museum plus Canoe Races in several categories on the St. Joseph River. Sunday sees the finals of the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

Other things to do in Jonesville for Riverfest include the very popular Fire Department BBQ, Bike & Car Show, Pie Sales, Museum Tours, Cloggers, Sidewalk Sale, plus Arts & Crafts, along with live music on the patio at Saucy Dog's featuring local talent, STD (Silver Tongued Devils).

Sunday also features the Fireman's Waterball competition and the Domestic Harmony Duck Derby where prizes include Gold Jewelry, Diamond Earrings, and $1,000 cash.

The Munro House B&B in Jonesville is just a block off of downtown and 2 blocks from the canoe race finish line. Special pricing is available for this weekend when you say the secret word is "RIVERFEST".

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper

"Life is good in Jonesville"

Munro House Bed and Breakfast

May Gardening Special

Weekday Special promotion in May. Bring me a flat of flowers, help me plant them and/or provide 1 hour of labor working in my yard and stay 2 nights in a Jacuzzi Room for $199. Valid on Sunday through Thursday night arrivals with work being done around 11 a.m. of the second day Monday through Friday. I can always use a few tips on gardening as I have been a trial-and-error, learn-as-you-go gardener.

I prefer red, yellow, and orange flowers and do not care for multi-colored flowers or groups of flowers in mixed colors. I prefer varieties that you may have had good luck with in your yard.  I have several gardens with perennials and 2 with annuals. I have had good luck with tulips, daffodils, salvia, and Asiatic lilies and have had great fortune using sedums and English ivy for ground cover.

If you are better at planting trees or bushes, that is another option for the deal. I prefer hard maples or trees with red fall colors but would be willing to try anything--especially if it is unusual--like my bald cypress--as long as it is hardy in Michigan.

FYI:  Several huge black walnut trees in my yard have made it difficult to plant anything that will survive more than one season within 30 feet of them.

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper

"Life is good in Jonesville"

Munro House Bed and Breakfast

1-800-320-3792

Easter Special

Folks traveling to Jonesville on Easter weekend are probably coming to visit family, not for a romantic getaway (although romantic packages are always available). We acknowledge this and provide special pricing for Easter when you tell us the secret word when making your reservation. This will allow couples to get rooms as low as $99 on this holiday weekend. We call it the EASTER BUNNY special.

Details on Munro House Specials page.


Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Presidents Day Weekend Special

Presidents Day is a holiday that is celebrated on Monday February 21 in 2011. Presidents Day is one of those holidays that some organizations give their employees a holiday to create a 3 day weekend to celebrate 2 of our greatest Presidents--George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But to many laborers, it's just another Monday.

The Munro House is a Bed and Breakfast in Southern Michigan that is offering a special deal on Presidents Day weekend for people who have the day off. Guests who are able to make it a long getaway weekend can get a room on Sunday February 20 for as low as $49 when they also stay Saturday night. As an option, any 2 night getaway package is available for $100 off when it includes Sunday night.

With a staff of on-call cosmetologists and masseuses, spa services and massages are available any day of the week, including Sunday. A good selection of restaurants in the area leaves plenty of choices for lunches and dinners. Winter getaway packages have many options for romance or a belated Valentines Day gift.

The Munro House has a connection to the Underground Railroad that can make this an educational opportunity as well as a getaway during Black History Month. The remains of a tunnel and a secret room that was used to hide runaway slaves in the years preceding the Civil War are great subjects of interest to historians and people tracing their roots.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Martin Luther King Day Special Deal

Martin Luther King (MLK) day is a holiday that is celebrated on Monday January 17 in 2011. MLK day is one of those holidays that banks, the post office, and the government give their employees a day off of work to create a 3 day weekend. But to many laborers, it's just another Monday.

The Munro House is a Southern Michigan Bed and Breakfast that offers special pricing on MLK weekend to allow time for a winter getaway. Folks who are able to make it a long weekend can get a room on Sunday January 16 for as low as $49 when they stay Saturday night. Optionally, any 2 night getaway package is available for $100 off when it includes Sunday night.

With a staff of on-call masseusses and cosmetologists, masssage and spa services are available 7 days a week. With a nice selection of restaurants in the area, there are plenty of choices for lunches and dinners. Winter getaway packages have many options for spa and romance.

The Munro House connection to the Undergound Railroad makes this an educational opportunity as well as a getaway. The remains of the tunnel and the secret room that was used to shelter hundreds of runaway slaves are great subjects of interest to historians and folks tracing their roots.

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Something to Do on New Years Day in Michigan

New Years Day 2010 will be a better getaway holiday this year because it falls on a weekend.  Most everyone does something special for New Years Eve, but they just stay home on New Years Day to watch college football bowl games.  With New Years Day occurring on a Saturday, for a change, it is an ideal day for a winter getaway and do something different, interesting, and fun with your friend or lover.

Chef Night is an interactive cooking party being held on New Years Day at the Munro House in Jonesville, Michigan.  The kitchen will be open at 3:30, so all guests must arrive by 3:00.  Reservations are required. The event lasts about 6 hours and nobody has to drive home because everyone is spending the night.

In our busy lives, there is seldom time to prepare a 3 course meal for our own families. On Chef Night, regular people help to prepare a 7 course feast for themselves and other guests (up to 14!) with helpful instructions available from the hostess.  This year's theme is "international". Food from across the country and around the world will be prepared by 2 person teams of amateur chefs. Favorite and familiar dishes will be served along with tempting and exotic selections that are just not available on many menus in any restaurant. Past favorites and new selections from several continents will be produced on the first day of the year.

Many guests have chose to dress-up in a theme from the country of their choice. We've seen togas, lederhosen, leis, and more.  With Austin Powers being the International Man of Mystery, and this being an international food menu, 60's fashion is the suggested dress-up theme.  Some guests find it more festive to create a "look" for the day, and some people create a new look just by putting on an apron.

The 6 hour interactive cooking and eating food party costs $299 per couple and includes bed and breakfast.  It's a one night package with limited availability. Mention this blog post and give us the secret word "YEAH BABY, YEAH" to get a voucher for 10% off of this one night package only. 7 days notice required.

Mike Venturini

Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Springtime Special Deal in Jonesville Michigan

My property, the Munro House Bed and Breakfast in Jonesville, Michigan, has been a work in progress for several years. I am learning to be a gardener on my own in my spare time. There is a lot of trial and error going on my yard. Now that Springtime is here, it is time to reassess and reevaluate what I have done and what I hope to do.

It all started when I got tired of 7 forty foot tall pine trees that lined my parking lot. I had them removed and replaced the area they once occupied with a new brick patio, a privacy fence, a retaining wall, and lots of plants, shrubs, and trees. After 3 years, the area is beginning to mature, but the trees just don't grow fast enough.  The plan is for the future, so in time, it will become what I dream it will be.

My flowers are beginning to bloom. The daffodils and tulips are just beautiful, the iris and lilies are coming,  the annuals will be planted around Mother's Day. I need to increase the groupings and organize them better.  But I do have color throughout the yard, so I am moving in the right direction. I need to move the big stuff back and short stuff forward.  All of this takes time.  Sometimes I have it, and sometimes I don't.  Some people notice and some people don't.  I guess it's the effort that counts.

I may never be a master gardener, but I am getting more confidence and pride in what I am doing in the yard.  I know that there are lots of people who love gardening and would like to share their knowledge. To those people I am proposing that if they will bring me a flat of their favorite flowers and help me choose a spot and help me plant them, they can buy one night and get the second night free at my B&B through May 5. I have ordered flowers through local fund raisers that will be here in early May, so this offer is only good until I get my flats.

Mike Venturini - Innkeeper

"Life is good in Jonesville"

March Madness in Michigan 2010

In the spirit of March Madness, Munro House, the original Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast, is offering a $100 voucher for any new 2 night couples getaway package valued at $400 or more arriving by March 31, 2010.  That's a saving of up to 25%!

From time to time, an offer is made available on short notice to provide a getaway at substantial savings. This is an opportunity for adults to enjoy a Spring Break in Southern Michigan. Packages can include dinners, massages, movie tickets, roses, chocolates, and a variety of spa services.  See Munro House Package Page for getaway ideas, or call 1-800-320-3792 to design something special, just for you.

Total package must be paid in full at the time of reservation with no refunds or cancellations allowed.


Mike Venturini - Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"