Posts Tagged ‘Guest Experiences’
Monday, November 19th, 2012
The Williams House always decorates for the holidays in style and has been known locally as the “Christmas House” since before Byron and Deborah were the owners. Each year we repeat some of our favorite decorations while Deborah always creates a few surprises and changes to enhance the guest experience. This year we have a major candy theme going and if Deborah can just keep the dishes filled (as Byron grazes by) guests will enjoy it. It all fit together well for last weekend’s cookie/house tour of all the B&B’s, and if our comments were accurate from visitors we were voted most beautifully decorated. It’s a pleasure to feel all the hard work and decorating is appreciated and we enjoy hearing comments when visitors enter the main hall for our winter wonderland! I’ve attached some pictures below for those who weren’t able to attend are won’t be joining us before the decorations come down in Jaanuary.
Main hall and staircase
Williams House front porch
Williams House dining room
Williams House parlor
Deborahguides visitors thru Williams House
Cookie tour visitors pose on the porch
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Choosing to stay at the Williams House provides entree into the world of Select Registry, a group of the best Inns in the country. We have been members since 2006 and provide the excellent quality and high standards required to remain a member of this special group. Every guest at the Williams House receives a Select Registry guidebook and registration information for joining their frequent stay loyalty program. With more than three hundred of the best Inns throughout the US as members, future stays can be assured at the same quality and dedicated service experienced at the Williams House. All Inns within Select Registry submit to the Secret Sleeper program than insures quality and high standards through independent unnounced inspections that create the highest level of confidence for lodging consumers . You can learn more at www.selectregistry.com and see for yourself at their Select Difference video. We feel priveledged to be part of this unique group and enjoy acquainting guests with the loyalty program.
Here’s how it works….
Each night you stay with a select registry property earns one Golden Quill. When you have stayed twelve times you receive a gift certificate for $100 from Select Registry that can be redeemed at any SR member Inn in North America. As a special bonus they recently added the opportunity to receive one Golden Quill free when you sign up for the Golden Quill Rewards through their Facebook page after your first stay. Previous stays can also be confirmed and utilized toward the 12 Golden Quills. If you are not a facebook user just sign up for the loyalty program after your first stay on the Select Registry website.
Feel free to tell your facebook friends about this great program and see if they “poke” you for letting them know. Once you create your account start accumulating your stays at SR properties..and of course we reccommend you start here at the Williams House! This is just one more perk for choosing us and represents our promise to provide an excellent stay experience.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012
Williams House Parlor
The Amelia island Inns annual Cookie Tour will be held on November 17 from 12pm-5pm in Fernandina Beach. Eight historic Inns will be decorated for the Holidays and open for touring with each Inn providing a special cookie and refreshments along with the recipe. Tickets are available on ameliaislandinns.com and are $20 until November 1 when they increase to $25. We also have VIP lodging tickets that include two tour tickets, a mid- week stay at the Inn you select, and an association cook book. Trolley and horse drawn carriages will carry visitors between inns as they stroll around the historic district and take in all the sights of this historic village.The Williams House is nearly fully booked for this event and guests participate and in some cases show off their rooms to other tour participants. Come and join us for this once a year opportunity to see historic Fernandina beach and the lovely Inns that relive the town’s history.
Tags: Amelia Island Activities, amelia island attractions, B&B Cookie Tour, Guest Experiences
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
This year has been unusually warm from winter onward and as a result we are nearly tropical in nature this year and plants are loving it. We have always had elephant ear plants in the Williams House gardens, but this year they have grown to over six feet tall and the leaves are almost three feet long. They have also been blooming with about four or five blossoms on each plant. We had a six foot lily in the spring and it’s as though all the plants are on steroids this year. It’s also been a wetter than normal summer with two early tropical systems bringing week long rains and more recently fairly regular afternoon showers. Locals who have lived here 20+ years say it is how Florida was historically and that recent years have been the exception. At any rate below is a sample of our large elephant ears this year.
Over six feet and still growing
Giant sized elephant ears in Williams House gardens
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012
Location! Location! Location! There are so many beautiful spots to say your “I Do’s” at the Williams House. Our Private Affair Elopement package cover everything you will need for your special day. Pick the date and time and we’ll do the rest. The package is complete with wedding music-traditional Here comes the Bride or the beautiful classical song Canon in D by Pachebel, bridal bouquet of white or red roses, an officiate to perform the ceremony. We’ll even take pictures for you or you can use a professional photographer. We have many serene spots to choose from to say your vows- our large courtyard with huge live oak and koi pond is one. The traditional wagon wheel garden under a rose covered pergola and arch is one of our favorites-there’s a fountain there and a 500 yr old live oak as well. You can choose the front verandah or inside by the stained glass windows and stairs or the parlor fireplace. With so many options, you will have to join as a couple to make your first decision! Let us make your elopement dreams come true at the Williams House!
Champagne wedding toast
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
We have recently changed the room “Confederate Memories” to “Southern Memories” and have completed a thorough make-over. It now has a king size bed, new furniture, new draperies, fresh linens, and painted walls. Earlier we had added a column in the bath to make a more romantic feel. Taken together we believe the room is now on par with any in the Inn and recent occupancy suggests visitors agree. Some new photos are attached to highlight the changes. Come and experience the our new look!
King size bed awaits guests
Light and airy with new furniture and wall color
Seating area
Large whirlpool tub
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Tis the season to be jolly…and have tea at the Williams House. A group of ladies joined us for a festive start to the Holiday season with a tea prepared by Deborah with finger sandwiches, scones, chicken salad pastry, cheese pastry, and sesame sticks. Dessert included chocolate covered strawberries, cookies of several varieties, and filled pastries! It was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy the Williams House.
Williams House set for Tea
Ready for Tea
Enjoying Tea
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Friday, November 25th, 2011
Williams House guests in PJ's depart for shopping
Black Friday is famous for its shopping opportunities and great bargains. It’s no different in historic Fernandina Beach except……. you have to wear pajamas to get store discounts from local merchants. There is also a contest for best dressed patron weraing pajamas as well as admiring stares from fellow shoppers and on-lookers. We had one couple staying at the Williams House that got into the program and donned their best pj’s and headed for downtown. Other guests felt they brought the wrong set of pj’s for such an excursion and just headed out to see the event in action. It was fun for all and based on packages shopping was also in full gear. We took a stroll and captured some of the more interesting and artsy efforts, many of whom will no doubt be in the running for “best dressed”. It is a fun event and a great way to recover from the overeating on Thanksgiving with a healthy walk.
Photography in pj's
Mr and Mrs santa on scooter
Ready for bargains
And you wear this for sleeping?
Unique sleepwear
Crowds seeking bargains at Twisted Sisters store
Twins or just friends?
Christmas tradition for salvation army
More contenders for best dressed
How does that work on a pillow?
Family pjing together
Live music
A warm day for pj wearers
Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree
Tags: Amelia Island Activities, Guest Experiences, Holidays
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Friday, November 25th, 2011
Tea set for Williams House guests
This Thanksgiving holiday we provided an afternoon tea and carriage rides for guests of the Williams House as well as an evening dinner at a local restaurant. Deborah prepared tasty finger foods served with hot tea, iced tea, punch and several nice dessert options. Either before or after tea, guests could ride with Amelia Island Carriages for a tour of several historic homes and learn about the rich history of Amelia Island. We try to change our packages each year and this is the first time we have had carriage rides on Thanksgiving. Served from 2-4 pm the Tea was the perfect bridge between our full and delicious breakfast and the 6 pm timing for the main Thanksgiving meal. As the official taste tester at the Williams House, Byron sampled all the offerings and deemed them satisfyingly tasty! Meanwhile, Cinnamon enjoyed a long afternoon nap on the porch and multiple visits from guests willing to provide love and petting. Seems he has little evidence to judge holidays as being different from his usual day at the Inn.
Fireplace and Christmas decorations add to ambiance of Tea
Deborah describes food choices to guests
Guests prepare to enjoy carriage ride
Cinnamon relaxes
Checking out the carriage
Tags: Amelia Island Activities, Carriage Rides, Guest Experiences, Holidays
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Amelia Island B&B cookie tour
The annual Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association Cookie Tour is coming soon on November 19 from 12 to 5 pm. It’s an opportunity to see eight Amelia Island Inns decorated for Christmas (yes we know this is early and before Thanksgiving) and it will put you in the mood and give you ideas for Christmas decorating. In addition you get cookies…lots of cookies at each Inn including the recipe for how to make them in case one turns out to be your favorite. All the Inns are busy putting their Christmas decorations in place and the halls will be decked with Holly for all visitors to see and enjoy.
We still have rooms at the Williams House and a special package with discounted room rates for two nights that includes two tickets for the tour. Come join the fun, see decorated Inns and be inspired for the Christmas season before anyone else in your family or neighborhood. Attached are some scenes from last year’s decoratiuons at the Williams House.
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