Some of our favorite guests at The Mill House are our “Walks Ins”. They just show up with no reservations and are so excited to find a treasure like The Mill House for a night or two stay. We were honored to host Betsy and her friend O.T.. Betsy and O.T. were hiking “The Buckeye […]

A very large part of my innkeeping duties is cooking and baking. About three years ago I found and tweaked a scone recipe that has become my “signature” goodie at The Mill House. Serving them to my guests as an evening treat along with other homemade cookies, many guests encouraged me to sell them. I […]

Sunset on the dry Maumee River…… The river is so dry you can walk across without getting wet! The old railroad bridge and people exploring the river bed.. Ron and Ruby walking the river.. The Maumee River bed.

Living along the Maumee River has been such a blessing as innkeepers. It has to be the greatest “Perk” of owning and running The Mill House. The river has a life of it’s own. The river can change by the hour, day, week, or month. Right now it is very low, as low as I […]

This week is the birthday of a very special little boy!! Ethan is turning 3 years old and is the son of a very special lady who attends our church. Mom called asking if I could make star shaped sugar cookies and his favorite color was orange!! I always worry a little that the cookies […]