;The door of the little house opened, and a warm glow flickered out into the dusk.;Welcome home,; Gilbert whispered, and hand in hand they stepped over the threshold of their house of dreams.; from;Anne;s House of Dreams; L.M. Montgomery. Anne's House of Dreams, the newest addition to the Blue Belle Inn, is located a few feet to the north of the main house. The house, which was built in 1891, has been totally rebuilt from the ground up to offer a perfect balance of old and new, with new wiring, air-conditioning and heat, and state of the art bathroom and kitchen facilities. The house has large sunny windows, and two window seats that add architectural interest to the inside and exterior of the house. Quaint, period gingerbread highlights the exterior, which is roofed with green shakes in keeping with the Anne of Green Gables theme, and painted a medium mauve, with wineberry accents and dark green doors. The house faces west, and is handicap accessible from the southeast side of the house via a ramp that leads to a deck on the southeast corner of the house. The deck wraps around the back of the house; a separate stairway leads to the second floor, where there is a small balcony and an exterior entrance to the second floor. The first and second floors may be rented separately or as one spacious unit that sleeps 6 to 8, with two bathrooms. The first floor of the house, called Four Winds, has solid Brazilian cherry floors, cherry doors and trim, two window seats, and a lovely oak kitchen furnished with dishes, cooking and baking pans, a dishwasher, a self-cleaning electric range, a refrigerator with an icemaker, a microwave, desk, and dining room table. The first floor bathroom features a romantic double shower with an Italian quarry tile floor and walls. The shower is fully handicap accessible, with a bench and an adjustable height showerhead. A stacked washer and dryer is also present for use by guests and staff. The living room has two full-sized, solid cherry, futons with plush, 8; thick mattresses for comfortable seating during the day, and sleeping for 2 to 4 at night. The futons are specially made, front loading, wall-hugger models made for easy conversion from sofa to bed. We are happy to have one or both units made into beds upon check-in, but they will be set up for easy conversion at bedtime. The rooms are decorated in subtle shades of moss green, cherry wine, butterscotch, dusty blue, and plum with custom window treatments and coverlets. There are two bedrooms on the second floor, called Green Gables, both with wood floors and area rugs. The master suite has a plush, pillow-topped, king size bed with a handmade quilt with appliqued hearts and antique buttons, a comfortable seating area, a spacious closet, and a TV/DVD/VCR. The second bedroom has two twin beds, and is decorated with handmade quilts in blue and pink, with one side for a boy and the other for a girl. (While the first and second floors of the house may be rented separately, the two bedrooms on the second floor will only be rented to one party for privacy.). The spacious second floor bathroom has a pedestal sink, and a large, heart-shaped, corner whirlpool for two with a hand held shower sprayer. The whirlpool is trimmed with granite, with a black and white tiled floor. Anne's House of Dreams -- Four Winds (1st floor) Circa 1891 house next door to the Blue Belle Inn with double shower, handicap ramp, deck, kitchen, desk, laundry, 2 full sized futons with plush, memory foam mattresses, private entrance. $150.00 (up to 2 people). $175.00 (3-4 people). Anne's House of Dreams -- Green Gables (2nd floor) Circa 1891 house next door to the Blue Belle Inn with king size bed, and two twin beds in a second bedroom, private whirlpool for two, balcony, private entrance. $200.00 (3-4 people). Anne's House of Dreams (both floors, sleeping for 4 - 8) The perfect gathering place for kindred spirits. Sharp discounts for extended stays offered seasonally.

Some things to do while in St. Ansgar: SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. Turtle Creek Trading Company. Picket Fence Antiques. St. Ansgar Greenhouse. (Call 641-713-4848 to order fresh flowers for your room!). And don't forget to call Massage Therapist Sheryl Krebsbach at 641-713-2168 (Advance Spa) or 641-220-1187 (cell), to make your visit to the Blue Belle Inn extra relaxing or romantic with a full body or chair massage. Advance Spa;s web site is: First Lutheran Church, the oldest church west of the Mississippi. Listed on the National Historic Register. Tours Available. St. Ansgar Heritage Association Museum. Old Mill Dam on the scenic Cedar River. Acorn Park Golf Course. Halvorson Park on the scenic Cedar River. Camping, fishing, swimming, boating, picnicking, water skiing. Rent a canoe from a local purveyor for a relaxing and beautiful float down the river. Nature Preserve (Hwy 218 N), Hamlin Garland. Bird watching and wildlife trails. Bring your bicycle or walk around town and out into the countryside. The Diamond Jo Casino. (Northwood, IA -- 25 miles West of St. Ansgar. 641-323-7777 or 877-323-5566. Austin, MN Convention and Visitors Bureau. St. Ansgar City Hall. Chamber of Commerce, Chuck Peterson, Enterprise Journal. Economic Development Corporation, Newlin Jensen. St. Ansgar Heritage Association Museum, Audrey McKinley. (641) 713-2103 (641) 736-2776 Museum. Or, visit the St. Ansgar website at: http://www.stansgar.org

Parties with a Festive Flair! Remember the Blue Belle Inn when planning your Holiday parties, weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, and business appreciation events. Our first floor seats 60 people. From elegant hors d'oeuvres to luncheons and dinners, we're happy to tailor our menus and prices to meet your needs. Do-It-Yourself MURDER MYSTERIES! A slightly zany group of 6 to 8 people. 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. We now have an all-women mystery called;A Chocolate Covered Killing; that's perfect for your next Ladies Night Out. Come and play! If you like Casinos, it's your lucky day! Iowa's newest casino, is located just 25 miles west of St. Ansgar at 1-35 and county road 105. It's a win/win situation when you combine a visit to the casino with a stay at the Blue Belle Inn! Please e-mail Sherrie at sherrie@bluebelleinn.com if you are willing to receive your quarterly menus/schedule of events/specials by e-mail rather than through the post office. Thank you!

At The Blue Belle Inn: Wireless internet access is now available! All rooms have air conditioning. All rooms have access to a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Each room has it's own TV/VCR. All rates include a hearty breakfast. Smoking is prohibited. Complimentary alarm clocks, videos, and games are available. Please inquire about special rates for Monday-Thursday nights and extended stays. Gift certificates are available. (Hand-calligraphied). MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express are welcome. All rates are subject to Iowa sales tax. All rates are for 1 or 2 people per night. Extra occupants (with permission) are $10.00 each. A nonrefundable deposit of 1/2 the total charge is required to confirm a room reservation. In the event of an emergency cancellation, the deposit will be forfeited unless the room is re-rented for that evening. For cancellations less than one week prior, payment in full is expected unless the room is re-rented. If the room is re-rented, a gift certificate in the amount of the deposit, less $10.00, will be tendered for use at a later date. No penalties will apply to weather emergencies.

Click here to vote for us as your favorite Bed Breakfast! elcome to Victorian Elegance at the Blue Belle Inn Bed Breakfast! Located in St. Ansgar, Iowa, The Best little Hometown in Iowa, the Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast awaits you! Rediscover the romance of the 1890's while enjoying the comfort and convenience of the new millennium in one of six distinctively decorated guest rooms. Built in 1896, the interior of this Queen Anne Victorian is highlighted by fireplaces, wood floors, tin ceilings with ornate moldings, and eight foot maple pocket doors. Leaded glass, stained glass and crystal chandeliers set in bay and curved windows pockets create a shimmering interplay of light and color. A gleaming maple banister winds to the second floor and opens onto a balcony overlooking sprawling maple trees, flowers and a fish pond. Candlelit, lace-covered tables, heirloom china and festive foodstuffs featuring German, English, French Italian, Scandinavian or American Country cuisines provide an unforgettable dining experience for weekend guests and local patrons alike. Curl up in a corner with a good book or explore St. Ansgar's unique Victorian, antique and country stores, tea room, and bridal theatre. Rent a canoe from local purveyor and float down the Cedar River or bring your bicycle and take a scenic countryside ride. Hunting, cross country skiing, golfing, fishing and hiking are favorite local pastimes. Events at the Inn include concerts, murder mysteries, horse-drawn sleigh rides, quilting, cooking, craft workshops, and various other good times throughout the year. The Blue Belle Inn Bed Breakfast 513 West 4th Street - P.O. Box 205 St. Ansgar, Iowa 50472 innkeeper@bluebelleinn.com. Featured Member BBIGI Pamela Lanier's. LanierBB.com Bed and Breakfasts

Easy Meals for Busy People! Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You've heard about it, you've seen it advertised... this is your chance to give it a try! Take Home four Ready to Bake Main Courses using the Homemade Gourmet concept of 4 Meals in 4 Minutes. We;ll have all the chicken, steak, pork, extra ingredients, herbs, spices and freezer bags you;ll need to prepare a feast of dinners your family is sure to enjoy. In addition to the wonderful goodies you;ll taste that night, you;ll take home 4 servings each of Grandma;s Sunday Roast, Garlic Lemon Chicken, Southwest Chicken Supreme, and Garlic Basil Pork Chops. We;ll sample other Homemade Gourmet goodies like Raspberry Velvet Fruit Dip, Tomato Basil Bread, Lemon Blueberry Muffins, and Texas Peach Cobbler. You;ll also go home with several Blue Belle Inn recipes that are great for making ahead and freezing, plus, you;ll have the opportunity to buy a bevy of Homemade Gourmet spices, mixes, recipes and menu ideas if you choose. Anne of Green Gables Cooking Seminar, Tea Party House Tour! Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Find Kindred Spirits in the kitchen! We'll make, sample, and taste Anne recipes like Poetical Egg Salad Sandwiches, Diana Barry's Raspberry Cordial, Marilla Cuthbert's Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce (sans the mouse), PEI Crab Rolls, Very Berry Cobbler, and Cranberry Orange Loaf. We'll savor excerpts from Lucy Maud Montgomery's books during a delightful tea party, and finish with a tour of Anne's House of Dreams.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Games room
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Animation, entertainment
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted