Purple Roofs Newsletter, Month 2000

Welcome to the May edition of the Purple Roofs newsletter. :) We usher in the month with a new picture of your Editors, swept up in the romance of the Hawaiian Islands.

This month, we have some great articles about places to go for travelers, and a cautionary tale about adding jacuzzi baths to your bathrooms for innkeepers. We're also happy to announce several other new things:

We started adding pictures to our basic listings last month, and they're proving enormously popular with travelers and innkeepers alike.

Travelers & Travel Agents - watch for these pictures to start popping up all over the site, to give you a better idea what to anticipate about the places you (or your clients) are going to visit. :)

Innkeepers: For a limited time (through 5/31/2000), you can add a picture to your basic listing on Purple Roofs for a one-time fee of just $15. Pictures are popping up all over the site, and give our visitors a sneak-peek at your inn while they look over the listings. To add a picture to your listing, just send us a check/money order for $15 to Mongoose On The Loose Web Design, PO Box 839, Hanalei, HI 96714. Send a SASE if you'd like your picture returned. Or you can email us your picture or the location of it on another website, and mail the payment separately. We plan to add the capability to accept Visa/MC payments as well shortly. We look forward to adding your picture to the site!

You’ll probably notice that Purple Roofs has undergone a facelift over the last month. The free listings have been renovated to include fields for additional information on each property. If you're an innkeeper, and you haven't sent us your updated information yet, please visit us at the Innkeepers page.

.www.mongooseontheloose.com/purpleroofs/, our old url, will still get you to the site, but will eventually be pulled from the server. Any and all email addresses you currently use to reach us will still work, but we believe that WhereToStay@PurpleRoofs.com will be easier to remember.

With our growth to encompass more of the world, we're also rolling out a new look - all of our maps have been updated to give the site a little more pizzazz.

We're also adding a travelog section to this newsletter, to chronicle places we've visited personally. This month, we're kicking it off with the north shore of Kauai, one of the most beautiful tropical destinations on Earth.

When we first arrived to Kauai in March 2000, our furniture and all of our other worldly belongings were still in transit. In the meantime, we stayed at Hale Namahana in beautiful Kilauea.

One of the more recent local B&B additions, Hale Namahana is nestled in the jungle of Kalihiwai. This is a great place to visit when you’re looking for peace and quiet. As we entered the property, a large pond filled with Koi of all colors welcomed us.

When you stay here, don't be surprised to hear Steve, one of your hosts, occasionally calling the fish for dinner - "Here Fish!" His booming voice fills the clearing.

Steve and Scott have spent two years preparing the grounds. The 8 acre parcel is a green sward surrounded by jungle, sided by a natural stream, and dotted with little copses of trees.

Orchids hang out of some of the trees, their varicolored flowers beautiful against the tropical green.

When you arrive, you can ring the huge metal bell along the path leading to the house to announce your arrival. The main house is at the center of the complex, featuring a gourmet kitchen under a high cathedral ceiling.

Your hosts, Steve and Scott are wonderful cooks. We know you’ll enjoy the full breakfast they serve.

The guestroom is in a building detached from the main house. The custom-designed bedroom is beautifully appointed in rust, green and gold, with a brushed-bronze, queen-size four poster bed, armoire, soft armchair and television, plus front and back lanais.

Jalousie windows surround the room and provide a steady flow of fresh tropical air. Be sure to try the outdoor shower…a unique way to refresh in the company of nature.

(Steve and Scott also own other vacation rental accommodations on Kauai…for more information, email them at themen2000@hotmail.com.

Traveling a little further South in Kilauea, you’ll find views of the bluest ocean you’ve ever seen from Ku’oko’a at Plumeria Moon (Ku’oko’a is Hawaiian for pride). Sue, the owner of Ku'oko'a, has created a very comfortable environment for her guests.

We've worked with Sue on her website for almost a year, but only met her and had a chance to see the place for ourselves in March.

Sue lives in the main house, which stretches halfway across the property. Guests stay in a private cottage perched above a small valley, with majestic views of the Pacific. It's just a short walk from the cottage down to a private beach below.

The cottage has a small deck with a hottub where you can relax above the seas and under the stars, and a private outdoor shower on the side away from the house, which looks out onto plants in the surrounding greenery and coconut trees, where you can ignite a little tropical romance.

The guest cottage is your home away from home with all the amenities you’ll need to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Take in breathtaking ocean views from the backyard… see cruise ships sailing by, or enjoy the warm Kauai sun as you whale watch.

The famous Kilauea Lighthouse is also within view (be sure to visit the lighthouse while you’re on the Island).

If you're nice to her, Sue might split open a fresh coconut or chop you down a bunch of bananas from the property.

Sue's place is just a short drive away from Kilauea (their Farmers Market features lots of fresh island fruits and vegetables every Saturday, and even on weekdays you can often find folks selling fresh produce in their front yards.

This property was exclusively gay for a long time, but became a mixed property with the purchase by the previous owners. Now the new owners are returning it to an exclusively gay property, and invite you to discover this jewel by the sea.

The pool area is private and inviting… the water turquoise blue, protected by a bamboo fence - a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

The main villa itself was the first gay-owned and gay-run B&B on Kauai, and is a wonderfully rambling structure with rooms around every corner.

The entry room has a koi pond sunken into to floor. The other great room in the house had a full-sized banana tree reaching up to the peaked ceiling when we visited there recently for the grand reopening party. Joe assured us that the tree had only been brought in for the night, but it gives you an idea how high the cathedral ceilings are here.

The house has a very open feeling to it, with several rooms opening to a wonderful ocean view. The dining room has a distinctly japanese feel to it, with shoji panels along the back wall.

Joe and Rob live in a small cottage just above the main house. We appreciated the Polynesian touches throughout the property.

There are a number of other great gay-owned and gay-friendly accommodations on the island - check them out on our Kauai Page!

Anahola is just a few miles from Kapaa, one of our "big cities". Kapaa offers plenty of shopping and dining. Make sure and stop by Da Kine Hot Dogs and say hello to the owner, Steve. Steve and John have lived on Kauai for a few years now and enjoy every minute of it. Tell them Purple Roofs sent you.

In celebration of our anniversary and Scott’s birthday, we seized the opportunities and treated ourselves to 2 of our favorite restaurants on Kauai:

Keoki’s Paradise in Poipu (south side of the Island) is in a shopping center, but you’d never know it from the atmosphere. Tables situated on tiers, surrounded by a lagoon and tropical plants. Their teriyaki is fabulous! After dinner you can head up to Lihue and catch a movie at the theater (about 25 minutes away) or walk to the beach a couple blocks away.

Bali Hai Restaurant is one of our regular spots. Only a mile from our home, Bali Hai is at the Hanalei Bay Resort and offers spectacular views of Hanalei Bay and the Pacific beyond.

Reservations are recommended: ask for a table on the lanai. Without reservations, you’ll want to show up before 5:30 for a seat on the lanai. Once seated, enjoy a tropical drink or appetizer before dinner…stall any way you can to keep your table until 7:00 because you won’t want to miss our unmatched sunsets! Bali Hai also makes wonderful breakfasts!

In Waipouli (just south of Kapaa), make time to stop at Margarita. This place has the best Mexican food this side of California (at least that we've found yet). They open for dinner at 5 pm, but you can stop in as early as 4 for cocktails and appetizers. And you can feed your chips to the goats across the fence. Their Mango salsa is terrific. Ask for Marti here.

Finally, there are two great restaurants in Hanalei, just down the hill from Princeville, that share a wonderful outdoor patio (covered but open to the air). One is Bamboo Bamboo - really good pasta (try the penne with meat sauce - chunks of steak) and the desserts are to die for. This place is a little pricey, but the food is excellent. Our personal favorites are the carrot cake and the zebra cake. If you stop by here, ask for Joselyn and tell her Scott & Mark sent you.

The other restaurant sharing the courtyard is Neide's Brazilian Restaurant. The Brazilian dishes are fair, but the Mexican dishes are really good, and the portions generous. They also run $7-$9 a plate, a bargain on this island. Both restaurants have cats that will hang out by your table, on the rail, or underfoot - any place they can keep a good eye on your plate from.

Living here, we have to constantly remind ourselves that our front door is just steps away from world class beaches, cliffs with endless views of blues, and the grand Pacific ocean which treats us to the occasional frolicking whale. What an opportunity to catch nature at her best… gazing at waterfalls cascading down the mountains of Kauai or laying on the beach as Bali Hai watches over us.

The beaches here continue to amaze us. We pry ourselves away from the office a few times a week to get in some sun. One of the beaches we’ve come to enjoy is near Hanalei, about 15 minutes from home - take the main highway west past Hanalei. As the road curves around the bay, you'll cross a small wooden one-lane bridge. The parking for the beach is just past this on the ocean side.

This beach has a wonderful Hanalei Bay/Ocean/Mountain view. We are continually amazed that we don’t run into hoards of beachgoers here… we may see 10, a dozen at most, but we’re usually in the company of only a few.

Our other favorite on-island recreation is kayaking. Kauai has the only navigable rivers in the Hawaiian chain, and several of them make for great kayaking spots. Our favorite is the Wailua river, halfway between Lihue and Kapaa. This river is very calm (except for the wakes some of the boats kick up), and you can easily kayak from the base of the river to several enchanting places - Fern Grotto, the place many folks choose to get married in here for its sheer beauty; Kamokila Village, a historically accurate recreation of a native Hawaiian village; and a secluded waterfall (the very one, in fact, where our Editor's Notes picture this month was taken) just a short hike from the banks of the right-hand fork of the river. You can rent kayaks for a few hours for just $35-40 at the base of the river, or rent them elsewhere and have them delivered there for launching.

There's also a very active gay community on the island. They hold a bonfire on the beach every Friday night - for more information, contact Martin Rice at lambda@aloha.net.

And if you decide to move to the Island like we did, Steve and Scott of Hale Namahana are also realtors - in fact, Steve's the one who helped us find our place. :)

That's all for now - next month, we'll be doing a feature on our old stomping grounds, the San Francisco Bay Area.

Travelers: Expanded Listings are an optional full-page property description that includes pictures, information about the amenities, hosts and local environment, and a reservation request form. You'll find Expanded Listings throughout the site; look for the "Click Here for an Expanded Listing on this Property" link under the address. You can also use the links below to see our most recent additions.

We're looking for innkeepers who want to write an article (up to 1000 words) about their local places of interest and events. We'll include a 50 word blurb about your property at the end of the article, and a link to your email, website and/or expanded listing, as well as a general link to your state's page on the Purple Roofs directory. Contact us at columns@purpleroofs.com for more information.

It's not just a mountain, it's The Mountain. It's the she-mountain. Clad in a white gown of snow and glacier. This is Mt. Rainier. She looms high above the Enumclaw, Washington valleys and foothills, being seen from almost every vantage point. She is photographed, climbed, hiked, camped, skied, snowdshoed, and biked.

Mt. Rainier, towering at 14,411 feet is 87 miles southeast of Seattle. Enumclaw is one of the three gateways to getting access to her, close up and in your face. As one drives off Hwy 410 from Enumclaw, views of "The Mountain" quicken the excitement of getting closer and closer to the heart of her...

From Enumclaw, one of the first major park sites is Sunrise, where there are a myriad of well-groomed trails with spectacular views of Rainier. Trails are easy-to-strenuous and well-marked. This is the highest point in the park by car at 6,400 feet. There are also stunning vistas of Mt. Hood, Baker, and Adams. Sunrise is where you can see Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous U.S., covering more than four square miles.

Here, you can take a fabulous hike to the face of Burrough's Mt., one of the shoulders of Mt. Rainier. the coolness of this glacier on a summer's day is very inviting! Stop, find one of those giant smooth rocks to sit on, quench you thirst, and drink this part of The Mountain in. If you weren't into meditation before, this could very well be the beginning. Burroughs is so close, it is intoxicating.

Further up Hwy 410, and taking a left to Chinook Pass, go to Lake Tipsoo and see the reflection of Mt. Rainier in its shallow waters. On the right side of 410 and past the overbridge, is a great little hoop hike, with grand views of Rainier and alpine lakes.

An all-day trip would be to continue on Hwy 410 until it becomes Hwy 123, and take the loop to Paradise, another major park site. Here, you will find well-groomed trails, taking you through lush meadows carpeted in wildflowers, mountain streams, and pristine alpine lakes. An entertaining activity is watching children and adults alike, glacade in their behinds down some of the long-standing glacial fields. A plastic bag is a cheap device for keeping bums dry. And let me tell you, after hiking a trail on a hot summer's day with the reflected sun off the snow and ice, this is a treat to participate in!

In the winter, on a good day, one can get up to Paradise through another gateway, the Nisqually entrance off Hwy 7. There is tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. But skiing or shoeing Paradise on a warm spring or summer day has got to be the best: she's still clad in snow, but there is such a breathtaking hush in the backcountry, that it becomes a spiritual journey.

Also from Enumclaw, one can travel to Mowich Lake where there are other fabulous views of Rainier, and terrific hiking trails for those who want to journey beyond a quiet nook at the lake where you can dabble feet in the water and watch the fish jump.

Other than Rainier, the Enumclaw area is the entrance to Crystal Mountain ski resort, which offers mountain biking, and trail hiking in the spring and summer.

Our Corner of the Sky B&B is a great place to unwind after a day's journey to the mountain. Grab a cold beer or a glass of wine and from our deck or the hammock under the oak tree, you can still see her glistening in the last rays of the sun and you know you had been there. Perhaps you will head out the next day for another look at her from another perspective. Today: Sunrise. Tomorrow? Paradise.

Melody and Cheryl are the proprietors of Corner of the Sky B&B for Women in Enumclaw, Washington. They both are avid windsurfers, skiers and gardeners. Cheryl likes to play tennis when she can, and golfs. Melody is learning golf, and both really like to play pickleball.

After retiring from the school system, they wanted to open their farm for women who preferred an escape to the country rather than the city. The house sits on 11 acres of land with an expansive view of the Cascade foothills, Mt. Rainier, and some of the most spectacular sunsets! There are many garden areas to sit and converse, read, or just be still and view what is around you.

They collect antiques and Native American art. Two spacious rooms are upstairs for guests, and the downstairs is a shared space, especially the solarium which faces the mountain.

Around 1500 dahlia tubers are planted each year as part of their landscaping, and guest can pick huge bouquets to take home in July, August, September, and October, when they bloom.

For more information on Corner of the Sky B&B and Washington State, visit our Washington page.

Western North Carolina - It's historic and youthful, urban in the mountains, southern but progressive. Come visit us and find cultural and natural resources to suit any vacation desire. These suggestions focus on lesbian travel in the area, but there are plenty of options for gay men as well. Do your own research at www.gaypridenet.com, www.a-SHEville.com or www.carolinamountains.com.

The city of Asheville anchors the communities of western North Carolina. With a city population of 60,000, Asheville supports a variety of sophisticated restaurants, shopping and entertainment opportunities. And, according to the Washington Post, Asheville has the highest population of lesbians for a city its size in the country! There are plenty of resources for gay and lesbian travelers and a live-and-let-live attitude that evolved from the predominately Scottish/Irish immigrants who settled the isolated "hollers" in the area.

Information about gay Asheville is available in Community Connections, the monthly GLBT newspaper. The free paper is available at Malaprops Bookstore and Café on Haywood St. This fiercely independent bookstore builds community through a regular series of events, including A Café of Our Own, women's poetry readings held the third Saturday of every month and led by a local published poet. Malaprops also maintains an active bulletin board and, of course, is a great resource for books on every topic.

Specifically gay themed books and gifts can be found at Rainbow's End Bookstore on Spruce St., the place to shop for cards, videos, music, magazines, and other GLBT items.

Culturally, Asheville offers all the sophistication demanded by its diverse population. The Asheville Symphony, Lyric Opera, Asheville Art Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre and Folk Art Center all provide annual programming. The Mountain Express is western North Carolina's weekly alternative paper and a good source for local activities with an excellent event calendar. You can plan your trip around an annual event like Belle Chere, a free, outdoor festival in downtown Asheville that features entertainment, food and arts and crafts. Belle Chere is scheduled for July 28-30, 2000.

Finding compatible companionship isn't hard in Asheville either, with several restaurants and clubs catering to the gay community. Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues reflects the diversity of the city, with gay and straight clients mingling for fabulous music at their elegant Broadway location. O'Henry's is the oldest gay bar in Asheville, smoky and dark, a neighborhood hangout on Haywood. When you're ready for dinner be romantic at Grove St. Café. Dine indoors or on the deck and be as out as you like. As the evening wears on head down the basement stairs to Scandals for the dance beat on Saturday nights or to The Metro and Hairspray for music, pool tables and dancing.

The surrounding mountains offer unlimited choices for outdoor activities. Hike up and enjoy the fabulous view from the top of Mt. Mitchell, at 6,684 feet the tallest mountain east of the Rockies. Tackle the rivers in a kayak or raft with the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Or go mountain biking on specially designed trails for all levels of experience and expertise. Mountain golf is an exhilarating experience and the Mt. Mitchell golf Course is one of many places to try it out.

Spend the night, a week or a weekend in western North Carolina at a number of lesbian owned and operated guesthouses. In town, try Emy's Nook, a private home with guest quarters in the Grove Park area of Asheville, near the historic Grove Park Inn. 828 675-4122. Just outside of town the Mt. Laurel B&B offers exquisite mountain views from rooms in a private home. 828 628-9903. Wings Mountain Cabin is available to rent by the week, in the woods 50 miles NE of Asheville. 828 675-5725.

The ultimate vacation destination for women in western North Carolina is Camp Pleiades, an American Plan resort offering three meals a day in a dining lodge, private cabins, swimming, hiking, special events, and concerts on the property from Memorial Day through mid-October. Experience kayaking, rafting, writing, spirituality workshops or just relax and reconnect with yourself or your partner in a friendly, safe, comfortable environment. The private, heavily wooded 67-acre property is owned and operated by Barbara Benisch and Jacque Allen, celebrating Camp Pleiades' Fifth Anniversary Season in 2000. For information and reservations visit them at www.starcamp.com or call toll free 888 324-3110.

You'll find community whatever you do and wherever you stay in western North Carolina. Visit us any season for a magical mountain experience.

For more information on Camp Pleides and North Carolina, visit our North Carolina page.

We're also looking for innkeepers who'd like to have a regular forum to share their knowledge and ideas with others about innkeeping. Possibilities for a column include hardware how-to's, guest relations, and fast & fabulous recipes. In exchange, we'll give you a free Expanded Listing on our site, and will host it at no charge for the duration of your column (minimum six month commitment required). We'll also include your byline and a link to your email and property website. Contact us at columns@purpleroofs.com for more information.

We've been in business for 5 years now, but many of the B&Bs in the area have been around much longer. We do not really have a rivalry set up, more of a mutually cooperative group, vying for guests but also maintaining our camaraderie and good nature.

We were able to use this great atmosphere to our advantage from before we opened. Over many cups of tea and baked goodies, we listen to the war stories of the "old timers" and Deb and I would agree, we won't have THAT kind of guest. We might just as well have invited them in to stay a month!

Jacuzzi rooms are really popular, so we put them in all the rooms. Seemed like a common sense move. Great for business, yes, a real headache, little did we know...

See my face late one Sunday morning as I began stripping the rooms. I am picking up cases of empty champagne bottles!!!! There was one couple, two people, staying in the room. I hadn't noticed the cases on my Saturday morning rounds but they were here now and EMPTY. My vivid imagination led me straight to my tub and yes, they had bathed in it!

A once in a lifetime occurrence, we were sure. In theory, yes, but it got better.

About 2 months later, again I am sweeping through the rooms, gathering the laundry and I have 10 cans of whipped cream. they are empty! Now, I'd struggle to find someone to drink gallons of champagne, BUT, eating that much whipped cream, not possible. Well, the incredible coating of butter fat on the tub gave me a mental picture. Again, I had way too much information but, i was on the phone with the tub manufacturer next day to see what affect there would be on my tub motor.

So, we now have this very strange notice in all our rooms. It explains how to run the jacuzzi. It cautions on use of bubble bath or oils AND, last but certainly not least, it requests that guests NOT use whipped cream or champagne in the tub. we are asked almost every week why we feel the need to put that on the notice. Our answer is simple, we never know what they'll think of next!

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Please limit these to 100 words; longer submissions will be edited to the first 100 words. Classifieds will be run for one issue, with the exception of special rate offers, which will be run for the duration of the promotion. Email classified listings to classifieds@purpleroofs.com. Classifieds must be related to gay and lesbian travel and/or accommodations, and Purple Roofs reserves the right to determine their suitability.

British Columbia, Vancouver
ROYAL HOTEL
Springtime Fun In Supernatural Vancouver
Angus Praught: 604 685-5335, Toll Free: 877 685-5337
See PURPLE ROOFS British Columbia Page for more information on this property
Stylish, newly renovated, moderately priced, 82 room Gay Hotel/Bar complex located centrally in downtown Vancouver, Canada. Easy walking access to most downtown attractions, shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, sports venues, concert halls, nightclubs, beaches, parks and venues of specific interest to the Gay/Lesbian traveler. Secure, instant reservations available via website.
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Quebec, Montreal
CHATEAU CHERRIER
A B&B Guest House
Jacques: 514 844-0055, Toll Free: 800 816-0055
Chateau Cherrier is a magnificent Tudor building decorated throughout with authentic period furniture. Large original oils of the same period adorn the sitting room and entry. Our strategic location near the gay village, restaurants, boutiques and nightlife, is further enhanced by a private parking lot, a rarity in the area.
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Belgium, Namur
NEW HOTEL DE LIVES
Francis: 32 81 58 05 13
A new hotel...we are open the whole year round. Normal rates: $60-$120 per night includes buffet breakfast.
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Spain, Madrid
MADRID GAY GUESTHOUSE
Madrid's Only Gay Bed & Breakfast
Oscar
See PURPLE ROOFS Spain Page for more information on this property
Madrid's only gay B&B, conveniently located in a fine district in the center of town, close to gay venues, tourist spots. Moderate rates, central heating, air conditioning, full continental breakfast. (year round). 65$ shared bath, 85$ private bath.
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California, Calistoga
BACKYARD GARDEN OASIS
A Romantic Wine Country Bed & Breakfast
Greta Zeit: 707 987-0505
See PURPLE ROOFS California Page for more information on this property
Nestled in the Collayomi Valley with access to St. Helena Creek, minutes from Calistoga and Middletown, are three new constructed cottages with spacious bathrooms, king sized beds, TV, VCR with access to the Inn's extensive movie collection, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, refrigerators and coffee. A full country breakfast is served, starting with fresh squeezed orange juice. Fresh fruits and vegetables from our organic garden are seasonally available. Relax in a hot tub under the Milky Way! Hiking, biking, water sports and fishing, wildlife and bird watching, gambling, wine tasting, gliding and gourmet restaurants are all available.
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California, Cambria

THE J PATRICK HOUSE
BED & BREAKFAST INN
"A Relaxing, Romantic Getaway Awaits You!"
Ann & John: 805 927-3812, 800 341-5258
Purple Roofs Expanded Listing: J PATRICK HOUSE
Authentic log cabin nestled in the woods surrounded by country gardens. You would almost think you were in the mountains, yet the ocean is only minutes away. All rooms with woodburning fireplaces and private baths. The decor is pure country charm. Jerry Hulse, retired travel editor of the L.A. Times wrote, "without question, the prettiest bed and breakfast on the entire Central California Coast." A great locale, nearby internationally recognized wine country and just 6 miles from the Hearst Castle. A relaxing, romantic getaway awaits you! (Price Range: $135-$180)
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California, S. Lake Tahoe
SIERRAWOOD GUEST HOUSE
Riverside Mountain Guest House
David Blankenship: 530 577-6073, Toll Free: 800 700-3802
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A romantic, cozy chalet in the woods at lake Tahoe, tucked away beside a rippling mountain stream in Tahoe's Christmas Valley. Wooded 3 acres surrounded by U.S. preserve. Guests enjoy the peaceful privacy with no neighbors, yet only 20 minutes to the exciting glitter and glamour of Tahoe's gaming casinos. Sierrawood is a 2 story mountain Chalet with open beam cathedral ceilings, pine paneling and rock fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows focus on the views of the river and the forest of the white firs and aspens. Teakwood hot-tub also enjoys this tranquil river view setting.
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Colorado, Manitou Springs

BLUE SKIES INN
Springtime: Purple Reigns At Blue Skies
Sally Thurston: 719 685-3899/Toll Free: 800 398-7949
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Purple periwinkle, purple violets, purple squill: blooming to welcome you to glorious Spring in the Colorado Rockies. Visit our unusual B&B at the base of Pikes Peak, taking time to smell the (wild)flowers in the Garden of the Gods. Settle into one of our artist-painted suites, elegant and luxurious with bedazzling giant tiled bathrooms. Let us pamper you with a delicious gourmet breakfast delivered to your room. Clear your winter cobwebs with deep breaths of clear Colorado air. Romp in our foothills and mountain glens, pause at a bubbling stream to see our trout jumping with springtime glee.
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Florida, Key West
WILLIAM ANTHONY HOUSE
Award Winning Renovated Historic Inn
Tony, Kieran & Melanie, 570 363-2808, 800 613-2276
See PURPLE ROOFS Key West Page for more information on this property
Luxury suites and guest rooms. Private bath, Queen bed, A/C, cable TV, phone, kitchenette. Suites have sitting and dining areas. Rates include breakfast and social hour served each day in the courtyard. Jacuzzi, lovely gardens and pond. Excellent, quiet location.
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Hawaii, Big Island
HO'ONANEA
Big Island B&B Located In Kamuela..For Women Only
Barbara Forman: 808 882-1177
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This Big Island B&B offers a unique year-round romantic and separate space for lesbians. We are fifteen minutes from Hawaii's most beautiful white sand beaches, with full views of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. This is all located on 4 acres of land next to a fresh mountain stream with sweeping views down to the ocean and up to the mountains. Enjoy the lap pool and beaches by day and relax under the dark, starlit skies in the hot tub by night. Write or call for a brochure and to make reservations. Mahalo and Aloha.
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New York, Palenville
PALENVILLE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
Magnificent Victorian Guests House-Catskill Mountains NYS
Jim Forster: 518 678-5649, Toll Free: 877 689-5101
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Magnificent Victorian Guest House, located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Only 2 hours north of NYC-easily accessible by bus from the NYC Port Authority. Walk to restaurants, hiking trails, and golf. Relax in our outdoor hot tub. Full country breakfast included. Rates from $75 to $145/night.
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Florida, Orlando
ORLANDO'S FINEST VACATION HOMES
Awesome Vacation Homes At Awesome Prices
Mark & Susan Whichard: 626 305-9089, Toll Free: 877 357-3685
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Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family vacation homes with private pools are available in May for $95 per night for a 7 night stay, June is $105 per night for the same homes. There is no need to stay in a stuffy boring hotel when you can experience the luxury of these homes, and with your own private pool, what more can you ask for. Larger homes are also available so bring all your friends. Give us a call, we will be happy to answer all your questions.
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Michigan, Douglas
THE DUNES RESORT
Book Your Summer Getaway
See PURPLE ROOFS Michigan Page for more information on this property
The Dunes Resort is the midwest's largest gay and lesbian entertainment resort. Featured: some great DJs to spin you into and through the summer..DJ Mark Vallese spins in June and August..chicago's Tim Cleary, and several fun DJ's from Detroit are on the books. It is looking like a great summer at the Dunes..also, a Dance 1 event over 4th of July (biggest week-end), and a Geared for Life event in August (an expansion to their Motoball in Detroit in May). Check out www.douglasdunes.com
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New Hampshire, Bethlehem
THE HIGHLANDS INN
A Lesbian Paradise
Grace Newman: 603 869-3978, Toll Free: 877 LES-B-INN (537-2466)
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A premier Lesbian resort on 100 wooded acres in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Twenty antique-filled rooms, large private jacuzzi, heated Olympic-style pool, 15 miles of hiking/skiing trails on the property, delicious country breakfasts. Winner of Out & About's Editors Choice award every year since the award's inception. The highlands Inn is an ideal place for COMMITMENT CEREMONIES and ROMANTIC GETAWAYS. During June, the Inn is offering a 10% discount to women who attend a Gay Pride event. Please visit our website or phone.
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