Cold Outside? Cozy Inside! Visit the Blue Belle Inn B&B and Tea House. It’s a reat Way to Ring in the New Year!
For reservations, please call 641-713-3113, or email bluebelle@myomnitel.com.
You can also keep in touch with us by visiting our website atwww.BlueBelleInn.com or our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/BlueBelleInn.
Remember us next time you need a cozy, winter retreat, a romantic interlude, a bit of excitement to perk you up, or a safe shelter from winter’s storms.
Our guest rooms are the perfect place to cuddle up under a handmade quilt in front of a fireplace filled with glowing logs.
Or, come and join us for a delicious meal at a candlelit table for two (or ten) and enjoy hot-from-the-oven roast beef, melt-in-your-mouth pies, fondue pots filled with melted chocolate or cheese, and warm-hearted friends and family.
Hope, Joy, Peace, Love
Gentle blessings from above.
A rainbow bright, a starry night
To warm our hearts – the gift of light.
Hope, Joy, Peace, Love
A star to follow from above.
Shining brightly in the night
To warm our hearts – the gift of light.
Hope, Joy, Peace, Love
The Son of God from heaven above
Came down to us on Christmas night
To warm our hearts – the gift of light.
by Sherrie Hansen in “Love Notes” ~ Merry Christmas!
Special Events – December 2015, and January, February and March 2016
NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Thursday, December 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Waltz your way into the New Year with music by Char’s Band, featuring old-time country and Christmas favorites with
Char and Jerry Meitner on accordion and drums, and Mark and Belinda Borchardt on vocals and guitar. $26.95 each
Menu:
Corn Chowder with Golden Nuggets, Green Leaf Lettuce Salad, Roll. Your Choice of:
Herbes de Provence Roast Beef with Roquefort Cream Sauce and Mashed Potatoes OR
Seafood Stuffed Salmon with Wild Rice OR
Sausage and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops with Sage Gravy and Mashed Potatoes OR
Almond Chicken with Cream Sherry, Julienne Carrots and Toasted Almonds on Rice Pilaf OR
Roast Vegetables in Casserole with Wild Rice, and Spinach Artichoke Dip
A delicious selection of desserts will be offered for $5.00 each. Beverages $1.50. You may bring your own wine, beer, or champagne to enjoy with your meal. An uncorking fee of $1.00 for stem will be charged.
Friday and Saturday, January 15 and 16
Mama Mia, That’s a Smelly Cat! a Murder Mystery by Sherrie Hansen –
When Mama and Eunice (from the Carol Burnett Show) agree to trade places with Monica and Phoebe (from Friends) on Wife Swap, a reality TV series where two wives switch families for two weeks, something goes terribly wrong. Who’s written off the show for good and who’s guilty of turning out the lights? Was it Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Mama, Eunice, Ed, Mr. Huh Wiggins, or producer Kyle Waggoner? One lucky sleuth will get their dinner free! $24.95 each.
Menu: Wonderful Wonton Soup, Lettuce Salad, Rolls, Your Choice of: Mama’s Chicken Pie with Baking Powder Biscuit Crust OR Chef Monica’s Tarragon Chicken with Cranberry Apple Stuffing and White Wine Sauce OR Eunice’s Roast Beef with Mixed Peppercorn Sauce and Mashed Potatoes OR Phoebe’s Seafood Stuffed Salmon on a Bed of Wild Rice OR Ed’s Peach Glazed Stuffed Pork Chops with Rice Pilaf A variety of desserts including our popular cheesecakes will be offered for $5.00 each. Soft drinks are available for $1.50. You may bring wine, beer or champagne to enjoy with your meal. We will provide stems and uncork as needed for $1.00 per stem.
February 5 and 6, 2015
Somebody Hates Raymond – a murder mystery by Sherrie Hansen
When one of Raymond Barone’s friends dresses up to look like Raymond and then, ends up dead, it’s apparent that SOMEBODY HATES RAYMOND enough to try to kill him. Could it be an episode of The Family Feud come to life? Debra, Robert, Amy, Frank, Marie, and Ole Folkshome, the director of the assisted living center where Frank and Marie have moved, are all suspects. One lucky guest who figures out who-done-it will receive their dinner free! $24.95 each.
MENU: Italian Wedding Soup, Green Leaf Lettuce Salad, Bread Stick. Your choice of: Chicken Carbonara with Bacon, Mushrooms and Parmesan on Bow Tie Pasta OR Italian Roast Beef with Rosemary Garlic Potatoes OR Roast Pork Filled Cannelloni with Creamy Mornay Sauce and Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce OR Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Garlic Mashed Potatoes OR Roast Vegetables with Wild Rice, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Italian Cheeses
A delicious selection of desserts will be offered for $5.00 each. Beverages $1.50. You may bring your own wine, beer, or champagne to enjoy with your meal. An uncorking fee of $1.00 for stem will be charged. (Note: We have very limited space on Saturday the 6th due to a private party.)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, February 12*, 13*, and 14** at 6:30 p.m.
A Victorian Valentine Dinner
*$21.95 per person, serving from 5 – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 2/12 and 2/13,
**$26.95 per person, serving from 5 – 8 p.m. Sunday 2/14, with music by Violinist Jennifer Fischer Kittleson and an art display / sale by Artist Jon Kittleson. Live music starting at 6 p.m.
Menu: Wonderful Wild Rice Soup with Applewood Bacon, Green Leaf Lettuce Salad, Roll. Your Choice of: French Steak with Cheddar Chablis Sauce and Red Potatoes OR Seafood Mornay with Shrimp, Crab and Swiss Cheese on Puff Pastry Hearts OR Fruits of the Forest Chicken with Apples, Mushrooms and Blackberry Brandy on Wild Rice Pilaf OR Stuffed Pork Chops with Sausage Apple Cranberry Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Sage Gravy OR Roast Vegetables with Wild Rice, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Italian Cheeses
A Variety of Desserts will be offered for $5.00 each. Chocolate Fondue for Two may be preordered at the price of $12.00 per couple ~
March 11 and 12, 2015
THE FRAIDY BUNCH – a murder mystery by Sherrie Hansen
When the overly paranoid Fraidy family goes to the video store and rents a copy of the Truman Show, they realize that they, too, are a television family that exists only for the viewing pleasure of millions of viewers. When they call in Truman Burbank to help them escape from the set of the Fraidy Bunch, chaos ensues and the producer of the show, who has been posing as Alice’s boyfriend, Sam the Butcher, ends up dead. Who cracked and committed the deed – was it Carol, Mike, Alice, Greg, Bobby, Cindy or… Truman? One lucky guest who figures out who-done-it will receive their dinner free! $24.95 each.
Menu: Tomato Soup with Herbed Oyster Crackers, Lettuce Salad with Ranch Dressing, Rolls. Your Choice of: Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy OR Pineapple Orange Pork Chops with Rice Pilaf OR Chicken Crepes Cordon Bleu with Ham, Swiss, and Mushrooms OR Seafood Stuffed Salmon with Mashed Potatoes OR Gourmet Chicken a la King with Artichoke Hearts on Puff Pastry.
A delicious selection of desserts will be offered for $5.00 each. Beverages $1.50. You may bring your own wine, beer, or champagne to enjoy with your meal. An uncorking fee of $1.00 for stem will be charged.
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Lunches, Cooking Seminars, Dinners & Special Events: We are open for Lunch on Wednesday – Saturday from 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. (Call 641-713-3113). If you need to schedule a private party on Monday or Tuesday, give me a ring and I will do my best to accommodate your needs. Our B&B will continue to be open 7 days a week.
Call anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to reserve a table for Wed – Sat or to find out what delicious, homemade specials are on our menu for the upcoming week. There are usually 5 – 7 main course options to choose from – all served with a green leaf lettuce salad and a roll. (Don’t forget to leave room for dessert!)
Some favorites of mine that you may find on the menu:
*Raspberry Peach Chicken on Wild Rice
*Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Wild Rice and Italian Cheeses
*Cottage Pie with a Thatched Roof (a savory ground beef filling topped with homemade mashed potatoes and shredded cheddar)
*Parmesan Crusted Tilapia on Wild Rice Pilaf
*Herbs de Provence Chicken with Roquefort Cream Sauce and Mashed Potatoes
*Quiche in a Cup
*Very Berry Chicken Salad with our own Low-Fat Creamy Raspberry Dressing
*Grandma Hansen’s Chicken Pie with Baking Powder Biscuit Crust
COOKING SEMINARS!
Our cooking seminars are a wonderful way to meet Kindred Spirits in the kitchen. It’s great fun to make, sample, and taste your favorite Blue Belle Inn recipes so you can make them for friends and family at home. Please call or email with your name and phone number if you’re interested in attending our next event. If there are three or more of you who would like to do a cooking seminar,please contact me with a date that works well for you and to choose a theme, and I’ll contact others who have expressed interest.
DINNER & OUR FONDUE FEAST
Overnight guests and private parties are welcome to dine at the Inn any evening, but ask that you make reservations 24 hours in advance, 48 hours for our Fondue Feast.
Below is a sample menu that includes many of the entrees we may have on our dinner menu. Once you’ve made a reservation, we’ll email the menu directly to you so you can choose your main course selections.
Homemade Soups are optional – $3.00 per bowl. Feel free to bring your favorite wine, beer or champagne to enjoy with your meal. We charge $1.00 per glass for uncorking as needed. We offer a wonderful variety of beverages, salad dressings and desserts as well as our popular Fondue Feast.
For reservations, please call 641-713-3113
Sample Dinner Menu
Raspberry Cordial Chicken with Peach Schnapps with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Carbonnara with Bacon, Mushrooms and Pease in a Parmesan Cream Sauce
French Steak Roasted with Cheddar Chablis Sauce and Red Potatoes
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Roll
Seafood Puffs Mornay with Puff Pastry, Shrimp, Crab and Swiss Cheese
Roast Beef with Chardonnay Cream Sauce with Gorgonzola Cheese
Bavarian Hunter Schnitzel with Pork Medallions, Mushrooms and a Cream Gravy on Homemade Spaetzle Noodles
Pork and Parmesan Stuffed Cannelloni with Red and White Sauces
Fruits of the Forest Chicken with Mushrooms, Apples, Berries and a Splash of Brandy on Wild Rice
Seafood Stuffed Salmon with Wild Rice
$19.95 per person includes salad and rolls. $3.00 per cup of soup. $5.00 for dessert. $1.50 for beverages. $1.00 per wine stem for uncorking as needed.
Fondue Feast
Our Fondue Feast includes:
…a delectable Cheese Fondue served with French bread for dipping
…a fresh Green Salad with the dressing of your choice
…savory, bite-sized bits of Chicken, Beef, Pork, and Vegetables grilled tableside on a heart-healthy Swiss Raclette Grill.
…new Potatoes topped with cheese, melted to perfection Swiss Raclette style.
…a sumptuous variety of homemade Dipping Sauces.
…a mouth-watering Chocolate Fondue and served with fresh Fruit, Cheesecake, & a variety of home baked goodies for dipping.
…$34.95 per person includes all four courses ($39.95 on nights with entertainment).
You may bring your favorite wine, beer or champagne to enjoy with your meal. The charge is $1.00 per glass.
As always, please call 641-713-3113 or reply to this e-mail for reservations for lunch, dinner or an overnight stay, or for more information about any of our meals or upcoming events.
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Live Time, Online Room Reservations!
You can now check availability and book rooms online, directly from our website, at www.BlueBelleInn.com. Check it out!
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Comfort Cookie Creations
Our Comfort Cookie Creations can be ordered to go and include Chocolate Cherry Kisses, Melting Moments, Chocolate Almond Brownies, Caramel Shortbread, Sugar Plum Cookies, and Cream Wafers. The prices are: 4Cookies for $2. 10 for $5, 25 for $12, 50 for $20. We charge $5.00 for delivery and regularly make trips to Austin, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hudson and all points in between. We can match any colors and incorporate many themes. If you want the cookies delivered on an antique glass tray, the price is $20 and includes 30 cookies.
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Sherrie Hansen’s Books
Innkeeper Sherrie Hansen is a published author and available to speak at club meetings, special events, and women’s and business groups.
“Sherrie Hansen creates sprawling farm and comfortable home, American countryside… wobbling bicycles, squabbling siblings, lovers’ arguments… Her scenery and her characters are all equally real. Sherrie Hansen’s created a thinking woman’s romance, as full of depth and feeling and love as any other, but seasoned with history… real relationships, common sense and hope; a wonderful novel, highly recommended.”
…From a review by Sheila Deeth on “Night and Day”“Love Notes kept me glued to the page, never knowing how I wanted the tale to end, but always sure the author would end it well. After all, she’s very clearly listening to the author of our lives as she writes these lives—Christian fiction indeed, where honest humanity meets heavenly hope.”
…From a review by Sheila Deeth on “Love Notes”
For more information, visit www.BlueBelleBooks.com, http://www.facebook.com/SherrieHansenAuthor orwww.Sherriehansen.wordpress.com
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Gift Certificates ~ The Perfect Present!
Give the gift of romance and relaxation. Call today to order a hand calligraphied gift certificate for that deserving person at work or for someone you love.
Call 641-713-3113. We accept MC, Visa, Discover or American Express.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MURDER MYSTERIES
All it takes is a slightly zany group of 6 to 10 people and a little help from the Blue Belle… call now to arrange your own who-dun-it murder mystery. We have dozens of games to choose from, and can provide you with scripts, sound tracks, props, a private room or area, and a delicious meal while you attempt to solve the mystery.
There is a $25.00 charge to facilitate your mystery plus the cost of whatever meals you choose.
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Parties with a Festive Flair
Remember the Blue Belle when planning your family gatherings, parties & business retreats. Our first floor seats 60 people. From dessert buffets to elegant hors d’oeuvres, luncheons, and light dinners, we’re happy to tailor our menus and prices to meet your special needs.
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For reservations, please call 641-713-3113
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For a night of repose…
“Never Neverland” ……………………………………..$85
Queen size bed, private bath immediately across the hall from the room with clawfoot tub and French shower
“Sherwood Forest” ……………………………………$120
Queen size bed, full-size futon, private bath with shower, shared access to third floor Jacuzzi for two
“The Secret Garden” ………………………………..$130
King size bed, private bath with shower, shared access to third floor Jacuzzi for two
“Plum Creek” ………………………………………………..$170
King size bed, fireplace, private bath with clawfoot tub and Jacuzzi
“Heaven to Betsy” ……………………………………$170
King size bed, fireplace, private bath with Jacuzzi for two, plush, full-size futon
“Sleeping Beauty” ……………………………………….$50
Twin size trundle bed, shared bath (May be rented in connection with another room only)
“A Wrinkle in Time” ………………………………..$150
Circa 1950 cottage with queen size bed, private bath with tub and shower, living/dining room. Available for overflow only.
“Anne’s House of Dreams” ………..$300 – $375
(Both floors) Circa 1891 house next to the Blue Belle. A perfect gathering place for kindred spirits, families and friends. See description below. Sharp discounts for extended stays. Sleeping for two – eight.
“Four Winds” (Anne’s House 1st floor)…………………$150
Double shower, handicap ramp, deck, kitchen, desk, laundry, queen size bed, full size futon with plush, memory foam mattresses, private entrance.
“Green Gables” (Anne’s House 2nd floor)…………..$150
King size bed, two twin beds in a 2nd bedroom, private whirlpool for two, balcony, private entrance. $200 for four.
Smoking is prohibited • Please inquire about special rates for Monday -Thursday nights and extended stays • All rates are for 1-2 people per night. Extra occupants (with permission ) are $20.00 each • A nonrefundable deposit of 1/2 the total charge is required to confirm a room reservation • Rates may change without notice.
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The Blue Belle Inn has high speed, fiber optic, wireless Internet access, free to all our guests!
Four of our rooms have king-sized beds (Heaven to Betsy, Plum Creek, Secret Garden, and Green Gables in Anne’s House of Dreams). Many of our mattresses have plush, memory foam toppers.
NeverNeverland and Sherwood Forest have queen sized beds.
Four Winds, the first floor of Anne’s House of Dreams, now has a QUEEN-SIZED, solid cherry Murphy Bed and a full sized extra bed. Both have plush, memory foam mattresses.
Anne’s House of Dreams can be rented as two separate units (one on the first floor, the second on the second floor), each with its own entrance, OR as one big house that sleeps from 2 – 8 people.
Sherwood Forest now has a queen size bed and a full size futon, making it an ideal room for two people who want separate beds. The rooms sits 4 in a nice conversational grouping as well.
Heaven to Betsy now has a king size bed and a full size futon with a plush, memory foam mattress!
All of our rooms have TV/VCR or DVD units. We have a huge assortment of movies that you can watch while you’re visiting the Blue Belle Inn.
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Blue Belle Inn B&B and Tea House 
