I have a new happening of my own that I am quite proud of it. I'm calling it Mike's Special - pretty original, huh? Here's the deal. Everyone who books on our website from May 1st, 2010 through April 30, 2011, will automatically be entered for the drawing in Mike's Special. The one and only prize will be a weeks stay at the Eden House in a deluxe room (off season) with all the fixings (bicycles, champagne and glasses, hats or visors, towels and robes). Oh yea, the two of you will be flying first class round trip from anywhere in the continental United States where American Airlines flies out of to Key West. I am going to put the squeeze on some of my favorite places to eat and I hope to have several dinners lined up for you as well as some lunches and breakfasts. You'll also be going out on the water a couple times while you are here - if you like, that is. I will keep you posted on Mike's Special page as to what is included in the fixings. The reason for the my special is to get the old farts (like myself) to use our online booking system. When making you reservations with us online (booking engines do not count), I expect you to take advantage of our 15% 'regulaaaars' discount. When you book online, our job is a lot easier and with a little practice, you might grow to like the experience. Feel free to call for information and or assistance. When you book online my front desk has more time to help our guests or catch up on their beauty rest.

At the time a guest books a reservation with us be sure to have them give us the name of the person that referred them. You and them will receive $25 in Eden bucks. They can be redeemed for your next stay or at our gift shop. Wow, my face on a dollar bill! Maybe Mt. Rushmore next? Na, more like on the wall of the post office.

Staci Ray of Davenport, FL
Kim M. Holly of West Hollywood, CA
Tara Harris of Virginia Beach, VA
Gail Fry of South Pasadena, FL
Kathy Kirby of Lancaster, PA
Kevin & Missi Aull of Dunedin, FL
Bob & Cathy Kelley of Westfield, MA
Leonard Weatherholtz of Reinholds, PA
Bill & Sharon Weber of New Britain, CT
Staci Ray of Davenport, FL
Jane Rosa of Richmond, IN
Rob Kerr of Grimsby, Ontario
Allen & Kathy Bontrager of White Pigon, MI
Sandy Nellans of Winone Lake, IN
Joni Eichman of Media, PA
Tammy & Jim Page of Hypoluxo, FL
Gary, Colleen, Izzie & Ela Galushko of Wallingford, CT
Nicole Schaeffer
Bill & Rosie Raffel

In tough times like we are going through, less fortunate people and pets are often the first forgotten. The Eden House has come up with a plan that might help a little. Here is our proposal. You donate up to two hundred dollars to a non-profit charity of your choice (tax deductible) for the less fortunate (homeless, food bank or animal shelter) and the Eden House will deduct 50% of the total donated from the balance due of your stay with us. Bring your canceled check or receipt with you at check in. Please, only one donation per stay. We will do this through 2009 or until you break the bank. Sound good? Regardless of how small the donation, it will be big to those in need. (Two night minimum stay).

We had our drawing for the week and the four night stay at the Angels Nest Bed & Breakfast in Weatherford, Texas. Kathy Kirby won the four nights stay and Linda & Bill Lengyel won the week long stay.