Archive for January, 2010

Help make A G Thomson House a "BEST OF DULUTH/SUPERIOR"

January 23rd, 2010 by Angie Allen

Duluth Superior magazine is holding a “Best of” poll of some of your favorites around the Duluth/Superior area.  Those of you who enjoy getting away to this magnificently beautiful area of Lake Superior, the North Shore, and Duluth may have your favorites and we would love if you would consider voting the A G Thomson House as a Best Bed and Breakfast and Most Romantic Getaway  as one of your favorites for this poll.  Just go to the link: http://www.duluthsuperiormagazine.com/?p=2779 , enter your email address, fill in the areas where you may have a favorite (please enter in the area of Best Bed and Breakfast and Most Romantic Getaway), click vote after each entry, and submit – it’s that easy!  The deadline for submitting your favorite of this poll is February 28th, but the sooner you submit a vote, the better; and you can only vote once so it won’t take much time at all.  Your vote for us is greatly appreciated!!!

The Duluth/Superior area is one of the most beautiful, and yet still undiscovered by so many.  If you haven’t been to the A G Thomson House and the North Shore of Lake Superior yet, think about a visit soon!  The John Beargrease Sled Dog race is just around the corner, not to mention Valentine’s Day.  We have just one room left for the weekend of Valentine’s Day so don’t wait much longer!  And if you haven’t had a chance to see those amazing dogs, now is the time – why wait!!  Get here early and watch the Cutest Puppy Contest!

See you next weekend, or on your next visit to Duluth and the A G Thomson House; where you are always welcome!

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Tall Ships returning to Duluth in 2010!

January 21st, 2010 by Angie Allen

Once again, the spectacular Tall Ships will be returning to Duluth!  This event is one that you don’t want to miss.  It is an opportunity to step aboard and tour one of these magnificent vessels, and even set sail on beautiful Lake Superior.   The fleet will feature international vessels racing to six cities in the US and Canada, and this is Lake Superior’s ONLY port of call for this challenge.   They will begin arriving on July 28, 2010 with the Parade of Sail; the grand entry through the canal and Opening Ceremony on July 29th.  You will be able to tour the ships in the harbor and of the festival grounds from July 30 through August 2.  On August 3rd the ships will depart to their next leg of the Challenge.

Now, needless to say the city will swell to enormous levels during this time, so make your reservations at the A G Thomson House today so you don’t miss out on this event, and a stay at one of Duluth’s finest Bed and Breakfast.  We are ideally situated in Duluth’s historic mansion district, minutes from the event and a great retreat at the end of experiencing this historic event.  Our private, secluded grounds will allow you to wind down, relax, and rejuvenate after a day of experiencing history and the beauty of Duluth, the North Shore, and Lake Superior. 

At our Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast, we are ready to welcome you – always!  But we encourage you to reserve your room now, and secure this time to enjoy a once in a lifetime event.  You won’t be sorry!!!  We will see you soon!

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A G Thomson House Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn featured in premier edition of IMPACT; a Green Hotels Association publication

January 19th, 2010 by Angie Allen

DULUTH, MN, January 19, 2010 – The A G Thomson House Historic Bed and Breakfast in Duluth MN announces its recent feature article in the premier edition of the Green Hotels Publication, IMPACT. A monthly publication distributed in print and online format. “Impact” is a GHA-approved publication published by Faircount Media Group, a specialty publishing company with clients such as Rolls Royce Owners’ Club, Steinway & Sons, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and the PGA.

Owners of the A G Thomson House, Tim and Angie Allen, were approached by Environmental Journalist Judith Stock, Member Society of Environmental Journalists, for a feature story focusing on their efforts to reduce the carbon footprint at their Inn while still providing the modern conveniences and amenities that guests expect from a luxury Bed and Breakfast.

 When Tim and Angie took over the A G Thomson House in August of 2007, included in their efforts in providing guests a fine lodging experience was to reduce their environmental impact while offering the modern conveniences and amenities that their guests expect. Their efforts have led them to become accepted as members of Green Hotels and Green Routes. Tim and Angie are proud to be members of these organizations, and proud of the support of the Duluth, MN community and its efforts toward promoting and encouraging environmental responsibility. Tim and Angie take their responsibility toward the future of our environment and community very seriously, and will continue to expand upon their efforts with future projects scheduled.

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