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Osceola Mill House Bed and Breakfast Blog

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Why a Historic B&B Feels Different Than a Hotel

People often ask us what really sets a bed and breakfast apart from a hotel. On the surface, both offer a place to sleep away from home — but the experience couldn’t be more different. At The Osceola Mill House Bed and Breakfast, staying here is less… Read more
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Reflections On Our First Six Months as Innkeepers

When we purchased Osceola Mill House B&B, we envisioned a life filled with charming conversations, freshly brewed coffee, and satisfied guests. We also expected a learning curve with this new chapter of our lives. Now, six months in and hea… Read more
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Do the Amish Celebrate Christmas?

We always get a lot of questions from our guests when they come to the Osceola Mill House to explore the life and culture of the Amish.  “Why do the Amish not drive cars?” … “Why is a large-wheeled scooter ok for transportation, but a bicy… Read more
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"To Everything, There is a Season....."

“…..And a time to every purpose under Heaven”  Ecclesiastes 3:1 Most of you will recognize this quote, if not from scripture, then from the song “Turn, Turn, Turn” By the Byrds.  Some of you who have visited with us at the Osceola Mill Hous… Read more
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A Little Dutch Country Retail Therapy

Who among us is not in need of a little shopping trip?  For sure, this year we may want to avoid the crowds that usually are found at the mega-malls during the holidays. But doesn’t the thought of strolling along outside at a market or a shoppin… Read more