‘Tis the season to be “Green”!

Yes, it’s here – the Holiday season (and winter) in Duluth, Minnesota! Though not necessarily as snowy as our years spent in the Upper Peninsula on Lake Superior’s South Shore, it is nonetheless one of the most beautiful cities to live no matter what the season. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again; Duluth is without a doubt…spectacular!

The city of Duluth is alive with wonderful holiday events taking place; too numerous to mention in this post. One event that must be mentioned is the participation of the AG Thomson House Bed and Breakfast and the six other Inns of Duluth, MN in the Historic Bed and Breakfast Inns of Duluth Holiday Tour! All seven of the Duluth, MN Bed and Breakfast Inns are opening our doors on Sunday, December 12th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. And to enhance the holiday season of giving, we will be collecting toys for the Salvation Army Toyland Express Toy Drive. An unwrapped gift valued at $15 brought to any Inn will give you a chance to win a night’s stay at any one of our Inns! For more great seasonal events, check out our Events page for a full list of ways to enjoy Duluth Minnesota this holiday season.

In preparation for the Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast tour, the AG Thomson House has officially completed its holiday decorating; and there is a lot of it! This year we are proud to have “greened” it up around the Inn. We have converted our exterior C-9 lights to LED’s of the same size and it is gorgeous! We could not be happier with the decision to convert on an aesthetic level, but are even happier with the environmental impact it will have. Instead of using over 2975 watts of electricity on the illumination of the exterior, this conversion reduces our usage to just 79 watts! Which encompasses lighting up the Main House, the Carriage House, and the garage (yes, we definitely deck the halls and even the garages at holiday time!) This is a reduction in energy use by over 98%! It’s gratifying on so many levels to be “green”; and an ongoing, day to day effort at our Inn!

Finally, we are incredibly proud and honored to have been featured in the December/January issue of Lake Superior Magazine, this region’s premier magazine. The article highlights the AG Thomson House Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast decked out for the holiday season, as well as some history behind the journey that we have been on to bring back the warmth and beauty of this incredible home. Check out one of our accomplishments, the before and after of our kitchen – the heart and soul of a bed and breakfast!

We thank all of our family, friends, past guests and future guests for the support you have offered us in this very speedy year of 2010, and we look forward to another successful and fun 2011! Our best and warmest wishes to all of you during this holiday season and throughout the year!

The A G Thomson House Historic Bed and Breakfast, a Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast over looking Lake Superior!

Duluth – Our Lake Superior Port City on the Rise!

With another extraordinary summer season behind us, we now have some time to reflect on the past three years as Innkeepers and caretakers of the spectacular AG Thomson House Historic Bed and Breakfast Inn, and the past 5 years of our new life in Duluth.

When the US Air Force sent us to Duluth 5 years ago, we immediately fell in love with this spectacular Lake Superior port city. Sitting along the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth had everything you would hope for from dining, shopping, arts & theatre; and of course an unlimited resource for all outdoor activities in an area of breathtaking beauty.

Since 2005, we have watched and participated in the exciting growth and new additions that have taken place in Duluth. What draws you to Duluth is the indescribable beauty that Lake Superior and the North Shore offer, but additionally what keeps you coming back are the award winning restaurants like the New Scenic Cafe, cutting edge arts and theater like the Teatro Zuccone and Zinema 2; and new, thrilling activities like the Timber Twister at Spirit Mountain – the only Alpine Coaster located in the Midwest. The renovation and reopening of the Pickwick brings a fresh new look, along with incredible food back to this historic restaurant. The Zeitgeist Arts Café, a place to dine then catch a movie or theater performance within the same building. Mexico Lindo, a long standing restaurant in the area, now located in the Fitger’s Complex offers patrons authentic Mexican food while enjoying the outdoor deck overlooking Lake Superior. And Clyde Iron Works, a renovated Ironworks warehouse now offering casual dining, along with popular musical performances like Minnesota’s GB Leighton, for example. And that’s just a small list…

Those of you who have stayed with us and followed us here at the AG Thomson House, are aware of all of the new, and up to date additions, amenities, and packages that we have added to the Inn, and awards received – all with our guests comfort and relaxation in mind. Like in-room breakfast delivery to all of our rooms, new flat screen HDTV/DVD’s, more rooms with king size beds; and that’s just a small sampling. We encourage you to peruse our website, “Like” us on Facebook where we continually update, post photos, and comment about the “goings on” around the Inn and Duluth; and of course, Stay with Us! As Trip Advisor’s #1 Bed and Breakfast in Duluth and Minnesota, we are here for you! Duluth is not just a summer destination, Duluth is a year-round destination and we encourage you to embrace all that our Lake Superior Port City offers, and embrace your new destination of the AG Thomson House Historic Bed and Breakfast Inn, your Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast!