Monthly Archives: December 2010

Our New Heron Room

Herb Boven
December 27th 2010

We spent the month of November updating the Heron room. We wanted make the room more romantic and welcoming for couples to spend time in the room comfortably: better seating, more storage space, change the layout to give a more … Continue reading →

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Some Historical Photos of the Castle Building

Herb Boven
December 26th 2010

The Front Parlor Our Queen Anne-style Castle in the Country broke ground in 1906 and was completed in 1911 as the summer home of Pennsylvania coal executive John H. Wurtz. He sold it in 1922 to a prominent Chicago dentist, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate!

Herb Boven
December 12th 2010

Chocolates included in our packages come from a store in Allegan called, “Something Sweet.” We talk with the owner about her favorite subject, Chocolate Truffles!

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Winter Weddings at Castle in the Country

Herb Boven
December 3rd 2010

Summer isn’t the only time to plan a wedding.Winter is a great season to host a small intimate wedding at Castle in the Country.Whether it’s a wedding just for the two of you, or a destination weekend wedding for 25, … Continue reading →

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