The Elephant Walk, Stillwater, Minnesota

Built in 1883 for Stillwater's first Jeweler, the Elephant Walk is today a jewel box of antiquities and collectibles from all over the world. The stick style Victorian has been lovingly restored by Rita and Jon Graybill following their return from Bangkok, Thailand. The Graybill's collections from over twenty years diplomatic service are displayed throughout the Elephant Walk and includes antiques from Europe, the Far East and America. The home is graced by two parlors on the first floor, one with a large fireplace. A wrap around front porch provides casual dining and a quiet place to unwind on the porch swing and accompanying peacock chairs. A large, more formal dining room is the site of Rita's sumptuous (four course) breakfasts, and is guarded by an antique Burmese dragon. Complimentary champagne, wine or alcohol-free beverages are served in the evening along with cheese and home made crackers.

Located in the beautiful St. Croix river valley, Stillwater is Minnesota's oldest, and most beautiful town. Founded in 1849, Stillwater is graced by scores of lovely Victorian era homes, most built during the boom years before the turn of the century when enormous white pine forests made Stillwater the number one source for lumber in what was then the "northwest". Today, Stillwater provides an almost unlimited range of activities from antique shopping in dozens of stores, to hot air ballooning and water sports of all description. Winter activities include downhill and cross- country skiing, and Victorian Christmas parties.

Each of our four rooms contains a queen size bed, a double whirlpool bath, a gas fireplace, a sound system with CD player and MP3/minijack hook up(Turn your IPOD into Our Pod!), air conditioning in the summer, and a refrigerator that is stocked with complimentary waters and soft drinks. Each night's stay includes a bottle of wine (we offer California champagne, pinot noir, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, piesporter riesling, sauvignon blanc,pinot grigio and non alcoholic sparkling pear or cider). Your wine will be served when you check in with a basket of Rita's homemade crackers, cheese and fruit to enjoy with your wine.

A four course breakfast is served in the dining room at 9:00 AM (coffee and tea are available at 7:30 ). When you hear the gong you know that breakfast is served. Please keep these extra features in mind when you are considering your choices. Check out our Stillwater restaurant page where menus for a few of our local eateries are posted. Thanks for visiting the Elephant Walk Web site. If there is anything we can do, please call 651-430-0359 or toll free 888-430-0359. We look forward to hearing from you.Of course prices are subject to Holidays and other special events.

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