Monday, October 19, 2009

Choosing a bed and breakfast theme

Oklahoma bed and breakfast inns come in all sizes and themes. You can stay in a Victorian Inn, a country cottage, a rustic lodge or even a Native American teepee.
For our Tulsa B&B, we decided on the roaring twenties. The house was built in 1920 and that is when Tulsa was in it's oil boom heyday.
We have three guest rooms at this Tulsa bed and breakfast, each with a private bath. Pictured here is the Jazz Room. This room is cozy and comfortable with a queen size bed, warm welcoming colors and even a tuba.
Our other two rooms are the Hollywood Room and the Moroccan Room. The Hollywood Room harkens back to the days of the silver screen. The Moroccan Room is reminisent of when wealthy Americans would visit the Orient and bring back exotic mementoes.
Travel to Tulsa and travel back in time while spending a night or two here at the Inn at Woodward Park.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Risky Business



A recent survey by Professional Association of Innkeepers International asked people who had never visited a B&B why they had not. One reason given was they didn't know what they would get.

If you are visiting Oklahoma, check out the Oklahoma Bed & Breakfast Association website http://www.okbba.com/. All member inns are inspected assuring you a comfortable, clean and safe stay. Most Inns have a website where you can view rooms. Also check online reviews at bedandbreakfast.com or Tripadvisor. Innkeepers are emotionally invested in their properties and really care that the guests enjoy their stay.

Beds are usually the most comfortable around. This is the bed in the Moroccan Room here at the Inn at Woodward Park. All beds have a featherbed topper on top of the mattress. These featherbed toppers are 2 inches of goose feathers topped with 1/2 inch of down. We use 600 count Egpytian cotton sheets. It is like sleeping on a cloud. I provide 4 pillows, 2 soft down filled and 2 firm fiberfilled.

Come visit this Tulsa bed and breakfast and sleep like a baby.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

What to wear to the theater.

The Tulsa Performing Arts center, home to the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and Celebrity Attractions is an easy 6 minute drive from this front door of the Inn at Woodward Park, a Tulsa bed and breakfast. We have many guests stay with us when attending a theater attraction, an opera or ballet.
Have you ever wondered what to wear to such an event? According to the director of marketing for the PAC there is no dress code. Live theater has become a more casual affair that it was 50 years ago. Opening night performances tend to see the more fromal attire such as jackets and ties and cocktail dresses. But even jeans are acceptable, maybe with a sports coat. Women can dress up jeans a little with a funky scarf, earrings or a unique, artisty blouse.
Some upcoming events are "Lucia di Lammermoor" with Oklahoman Sarah Coburn on the Tulsa Opera Stage. Celebrity Attractions has some great musicals coming up. The Little House on the Prarie with Melissa Gilbert as Ma and Legally Blonde. I wonder if the chihuahua will sing?
Come stay with us at the Inn at Woodward Park, bring your comfortable clothes and get cultured.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Fall at the Inn at Woodward Park B&B

Fall is a great time to visit this Tulsa Bed and Breakfast. Directly across the street in the 40 acre Woodward Park. A walk through the park is delightful with the trees turning red and gold. Located within the park is the Tulsa Rose Garden. There are some roses getting their last bloom on. The Linneaus teaching garden is open from 10-4 with volunteers ready to answer your questions about the many native plants displayed there. There are 2 1920s mansion on the grounds, the Tulsa Garden Center and the Tulsa Historical Society Musuem to explore.

Located 2 blocks to the east is Utica Square Shopping Center with many unique shopping and dining options. 6 blocks north of this Tulsa B&B is the Cherry Street District with more shopping and resturants.

One mile west is the Arkansas River where you may jog, rollerblade, rent a bike or just take a leisurely walk on the Riverparks jogging and bike trails. Oktoberfest, October 15-18, is on the west bank of the river, a 5 minute drive from this Oklahoma bed and breakfast. Beer, bratwurst and doing the chicken dance is always a good time!

Come visit us this fall, take a walk in the crisp, cool air and enjoy the beauty of the changing season.