Holidays Greetings

Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year

During this special season, we would like to thank you for choosing The Usonian Inn LLC
as your green travel lodging, thank you for having stayed with us in the past and we hope
you enjoyed our services.
Since 2007, when we took ownership of the property, we implemented some environmental
friendly solutions in all aspects possible to make our lodging distinguished. We've watched
our business and the concept of green hospitality grow to where it is today with nimble and
responsive innovation. We couldn't have done it without our customers support and
understanding during the makeover!
As another year comes to a close, we hope you'll keep in touch. Follow us on Facebook. We
promise to keep you posted on everything new at our motel. We hope you'll enjoy the family
gathering this season and we also hope that our improved facility will be a delightful place
for a return visit with more friends.
We wish you a healthy and more prosperous 2010!
Happy Holidays!
The Usonian Inn LLC staff

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Holiday Season at the Usonian Inn and in Spring Green

We are open this month and happy to having our guests enjoy all the activities in town! Country Christmas celebration was a great event, even so, it was really cold!

Shops are open and busy; all business owners are trying to make your shopping a pleasant experience and a good one to remember!

Plan to be here next December and enjoy a play at the Gard Theater and shopping around; we'll post more for their schedule early February!

The House on the Rock is open and well decorated for the Christmas Celebration!

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Green ideas for the holiday season

I thought I will share this as an inspiration!

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Stay "a Healthier you" this season!

I prefer to practice prevention in life; this is a good start!

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Cancellation policy at small properties

I would expect everyone to be a little considerate and be aware of our cancellation policy.

Assumption doesn't work to well with such a large industry; this involves a little of your time and you can avoid any inconvenience that might arise at a later time.

"Cancellation policies tend to be stricter at small B&Bs than at big hotels, and with good reason, said Bill Carroll, senior lecturer at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.

Cancel your reservation at a four-room B&B at the last minute, and the innkeepers lose 25% of the night's income, compared with just one-half percent at a 200-room hotel, Carroll said.

Although policies vary widely, Sandy Soule, vice president for marketing at BedandBreakfast.com, a marketing service for nearly 10,000 B&Bs, said many B&Bs charge one night's rate or 50% of the total stay -- whichever is more -- if you cancel less than a week before your stay."

Los Angeles Times/Travel October 23, 2009

The Small Business Ownership

As the owner/proprietor of a small business, family owned and operated, I realized that we have to keep our patrons informed; I am listing a few items here that should help.

This is more like talking about the disadvantage to our customer and also what it is expected from you - as a customer.

I determine that if I put "This is a Family Owned & Operated Small Business!" on each or my business page, people might get the idea, that the property is operated differently; and it is.

With such property you can expect that the place has limited staff; hours of operation might be limited as well.

Please review all info on the business page for details of this nature, that will eliminate any confusion that might throw you off, your expectations might be accurate if you will have the knowledge and please DO NOT Make any ASSUMPTIONS - ever, in life.

I don't envision this will crate any inconvenience for you. All it takes is to be informed; ask questions if you didn't have a chance to search for the property's web page.

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"Usonian Inn" Gifts

All items are designed by me, Carolina a.k.a. - CCD

I took a little time and designed some calendars, t-shirt, shoes, and other items with

original pictures from the Inn, with all year round seasons; I hope you enjoy viewing these
items as well as ordering some for Christmas Gifts

Something to remember!

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We like to share the fun with you

We still have a busy season, however ,we decided to flavor in some variety of things and you are invited to share some fun time! Karaoke has been added for later hours of the event!

Fundrsaiser event hosted by the Usonian Inn LLC

Posted using ShareThis

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NEW POST - CONSIDERING....

There is a lot going on at this time; with our business, events we try to organize...

Lots of reading, information are thrown at us plenty and,...we might take some good info eventually apply those strategies at the business

This is just a thought!

We might be able to do Day Rates - not much of a difference, but, at least we let the public know,
we might be renting just for a day - meaning during the day time and for a lower rates;

There could be a brake down for 3, 5, or 6 hours, then rates will vary.

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Where to write reviews

As the most popular site is Tripadvisor, for writing reviews, some people might be familiar with other sites, some found our establishment through different networks;
anyways, here are alternative links you can use:

Write your best reviews here:

on google you can write reviews on Google

kayak has our property listed now

our Facebook business page has a friendly user for review

The list can go on then,
there is Road travel guide

Super pages

Yahoo

Either way, feel free to share with the world your experience at our property!

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NEWS ON THE Biz

Our wine inventory goes higher in numbers occasionally so, we decided to have some of them featured weekly on sale; save $2-$3 on a bottle of white or red as you wish!

*****Select a bottle of wine (available for purchase) from our collection and have a great, relaxing time!*****


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I am HERE!

...and for a good reason; I stay busy all the time making sure you are having a pleasant stay, comfortable and you leave our place satisfied 100%.

...more on TripAdvisor, occasionally, once in a while, - I would say, I am going to see the site myself and, this month, I was WOW-ed!....

...this month alone I had 4 formidable reviews, we always appreciate those, the honesty of people and the time someone takes to share their experience they had at our establishment!

...I am HERE for YOU!

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on tripadvisor!

• Usonian Inn

Places to see - my Tripadvisor public maps

As I would say it: I've been traveling extensively before taking on this business;

I always love traveling, geography, maps, aerial view. My traveling experience started after we moved from New York, N.Y. - when we would find a reason to go by car back to see the city and relatives; we love to observe all those changes going from one state to another. The interstates are always fun, the speed (not the speeding tickets tough), the scenery changes as well, driving different seasons is as much fun.

Then phase 2 was flying places, that was even more fun!
It's not that I love traveling, I am in love with everything that's about traveling; the motions, the excitement, the sound of rolling luggages, the airport landscape, the take off - the flight itself, everything.

I think at times about me that I was Born to travel, so I like to share part of my travel map with you as I am working on it!

You will never run short of places to see!

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We found a reason to invite you here!

Taliesin lovers, if you can not make the regular tours for the estate, come on by and enjoy this event! STAY with us at a discounted rate for that night!

See more information on Facebook Taliesin at Taliesin

"Taliesin Choir and invited guests will perform in our annual Rural Musicians Forum Concert. The concert will take place in the Hillside Theater on the Taliesin property. Admission is free but donations will be accepted."

AT THE SAME TIME we will offer a discounted RATE to STAY at our property, - for all participants!

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ON Google Earth

Now you can see some of our property's pictures on Google Earth; the best place to find an aerial view and so much more.

I had fun uploading some photos and I would like to know that we make it easy for you to find our business.

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The Cornfield!

I heard often people saying they come here for the cornfield view! That's nice!

Some people ask for the rooms with a cornfield view! I thinks when you live in a hectic city, you might want to have a relative relaxing view; all green, peaceful - the cornfield!

So far, after a late start here with the neighbors in the back of the property starting planting late, I got to the point not to be able to see the cars on the road, I am talking about the WI scenic Byway State Hwy 60.


The cornfield is a real refreshment for the eyesight and completes the surrounding area scenery.

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Do you Have people....

I've worked on different institutions in the past, holding different jobs, however, I am experiencing a new trend here at the motel business; customers I see for the first time or even saw just a year ago, come by the office to give me a hug.

Do you have people give you hugs at your job, or at your business?

I have people come to me and they say: "oh, Carolina, you did such a great job to this place, let me hug you; I hope you don't mind I will take pictures of such and such..."
Or just stop in the lobby before departing and give me a hug!....

...from kids, teens to middle age to older ladies,...they come to the office and give me HUGS....

I must be doing something wright, I would say.

Whatever business you are in - the question is : DO YOU HAVE PEOPLE GIVE YOU HUGS?....

This season happened more then ever.....I am glad to know people are leaving this place - HAPPY!

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This week's traffic update

Stay informed, local news alert for travelers on "The Belt line" HWY 12/18 within the Madison city area

Crews plan to shut down the two right lanes of eastbound and westbound Highway 12/18 bear Todd Dr. during the morning. After that, the left lane in both directions will be closed until early afternoon.



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