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Duluth MN Firelight Innkeeper Jim’s Fishing Tales


Most people think that The Firelight Innkeeper never gets a chance to do anything fun and away from work because he is too busy at the Inn greeting guests, cooking, cleaning, marketing, running errands and working on maintenance and renovation. Well, I had an upcoming morning scheduled off from The Firelight Inn on August 4, 2011 and I decided to engage in one of my favorite activities–fishing! It was a beautiful morning as I picked up one of my fishing buddies at 4;30 AM. Soon we were on the road to our secret lake north of Duluth MN (You didn’t really think I was going to tell you the name of our secret spot, did you?)

Take a look at these pictures and you can see just what a fun time we had last Thursday morning. The temperature was nice and cool and the water was calm. The Bass were so hungry that we just couldn’t keep them off the end of our lines. So, next time you are looking to get away, come and stay at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast in Duluth, Minnesota and maybe Jim will share some of his fishing secrets with you! Anyway, you will have a great time staying at our historic Duluth bed and breakfast. Stay tuned for more adventures!

Jim Fischer, Innkeeper/Owner
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast
“Let the warmth of the firelight surround you!”

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A Firelight Inn Duluth Bed and Breakfast Weekend Babymoon

A very special couple made their reservations at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast a couple months ago for their weekend babymoon and will be arriving this Friday. Innkeeper Joy has put together their Babymoon Firelight Babymoon Basket which will be in their suite when they arrive on Friday.

They will find receiving blankets, diapers, a baby bottle, body lotion, a scented candle, chocolates, baby booties and toys and a blue Firelight mini mug in their babymoon basket prepared just for them. After they arrive on Friday night, a Minnesota Wild Rice Soup Supper with warm bread and sparkling cider will be delivered to their suite. A little while later we will deliver a tray with ice cream for Mom-to-be and Dad-to-be to finish off their Friday evening babymoon.

On Saturday, the soon-to-be parents will each enjoy a one hour relaxation massage in our Woodland Suite by Massage Therapist Emily. Imagine the spa suite with the scent of essential oils, the soft soothing music and an hour of massage. After their massages, they are able to slip on their Firelight Inn bathrobes and return to their suite for a bubble bath or a long nap before exploring Duluth and all its beauty.

This weekend they may want to get to Bayfront Festival Park for the Duluth Music and Maritime Festival. Three Tall Ships will be in the harbor and there will be music, activities and educational programs throughout the weekend. For all the information, go to www.visitduluth.com.

Whether or not you are expecting a baby, we have just the special package for your stay at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast. All our historic and romantic suites feature a private bathroom, fireplace, state-of-the-art air conditioning, featherbed, dining table and chairs, comfortable furniture to relax it, TV/VCR/DVD audio system and CD player, IPod docking station, oversized Cypress bathrobes, magnifying mirror, European towel warmer, hair dryer, books and magazines, a welcome tray, bottled water and glasses, wine glasses, ice bucket and tongs, cork screw, and luxurious amenities. The Barnum and Brookside Suite have access to an outdoor deck on the second floor overlooking Oregon Creek.

We would love the opportunity to greet you and are confident your stay at The Firelight Inn will be a treasured memory.

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth Bed and Breakfast
“Let the warmth of the firelight surround you!”

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Last Minute Firelight Inn Getaway for the July Holiday Weekend

It is said that Duluth is “good for you” this summer so if you don’t have plans for the upcoming holiday weekend, The Firelight Inn Duluth Bed and Breakfast will be really good for you and is where you should travel to!

How about a walk along the Lake Walk or the beach on Park Point? Check out the recent renovation completed on Enger Tower and take in the scenic overlook. There will be live music at Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake each evening. The Northern Prints Gallery presents their “New Works in 2011″ show that is sure to be amazing. Drive up the shore, stop and explore, sit by the lake, or relax at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek.

Suites are still available for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend. You can reserve Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday for a two-night minimum weekend stay. The fireworks in Duluth on Monday evening at 10:10 p.m. are the best in the Northland!

Mention you read our 4th of July blog when making your reservations online or on the telephone and we will have a fruit, cheese and cracker platter in your suite upon arrival. This special offer is for last-minute reservations made after June 24th and is not valid with gift certificate redemption or any other special offer.

We look forward to greeting you at The Firelight Inn!

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast

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Art for Earth Day Gallery Hop in Duluth MN April 16


In honor of the 41st Anniversary of Earth Day, many of the downtown Duluth art galleries, will be hosting free receptions on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Port town Trolley will run free shuttle service continuously joining all of the events. Pick up a map, get a shuttle schedule and hop on the trolley at any of the following locations. This would be a really fun Saturday experience when you travel to Duluth this coming weekend and stay at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth bed and breakfast.

Art Dock, Inc.
394 South Lake Avenue
DeWitt Seitz Marketplace
www.art-dock.com

Art in the Alley
912 Hammond Avenue and 1321 Broadway
Superior, WI
www.artinthealley.com

Blue Lake Gallery
395 South Lake Avenue
www.bluelakegallery.com

Duluth Art Institute
The Depot
506 West Michigan Street
www.duluthartinstitute.org

Duluth Public Arts Commission
301 West 1st Street, Suite 308
www.duluthpublicarts.org

Just for the Season Gallery
207 West Superior Street
My friend Chris Dillon has her watercolor paintings there!

Second Saturday Ceramics Potters
207 West Superior Street
Holiday Center Courtyard

Lizzard’s Art Gallery and Framing
11 West Superior Street
www.lizzards.com

Red Mug Coffeehouse Gallery
Trade and Commerce Building
916 Hammond Avenue
Superior, WI
www.redmugcoffee.com

Sivertson Gallery
361 Canal Park Drive
www.sivertson.com

Tweed Museum of Art
University of Minnesota Duluth
1201 Ordean Court
www.d.umn.edu/tma

Washington Studios Artist’s Cooperative
315 North Lake Avenue
www.wsacduluth.info

Waters of Superior
395 South Lake Avenue
www.watersofsuperior.com

Zeitgeist Arts Gallery
222 East Superior Street
www.zeitgeistarts.com

There is still availability at The Firelight Inn this coming weekend and your third lodging night in April is one half off. We hope to see you on your next trip to Duluth and have you as our guest at our B&B!

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth Bed and Breakfast
“Let the warmth of the Firelight surround you!

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Firelight Inn Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast Beargrease Weekend Special

The Firelight Inn Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast offers suites for $169 per night for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon weekend. A two-night Friday and Saturday night stay is required for this special offer. The race will start near the corner of Jean Duluth Road and Riley Road on Sunday, January 30th at 1 p.m.

There are plenty of activities to take part in during your weekend in Duluth. The dogs will be checked by a veterinarian at Grandma’s Sports Garden on Saturday. The Cutest Puppy Contest takes place at Fitger’s Brewery Complex and the Beargrease photography exhibit is at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Opening ceremonies are at the Depot from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.

This will be the 28th annual running of the sled dog marathon. It’s a great weekend to be in Duluth at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek. Suites are available at a great rate of $169 per night for two adults. Fireplaces, jacuzzi whirlpool for two, TV/VCR/DVD, audio system and CD players, and your full breakfast is delivered to your suite each morning. You need to mention the January special in order to receive it when making your reservations online or on the telephone. We hope to see you next weekend at The Firelight Inn!

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast
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Duluth Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour

The Duluth Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour is Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 1-5 p.m. All seven bed and breakfast inns will again be adorned in their holiday attire and open for tours. Tickets are $20 which includes light refreshments, music and a tour of all seven bed and breakfast inns.

The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek is giving weekend guests the opportunity for free tickets to the holiday tour. Reserve your weekend stay for Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th and it includes two tickets to the Sunday tour–a $40 value. Call The Firelight Inn at (888)724-0273 for reservations and tickets.

Make your plans now to be in Duluth for this exciting tour. You can pick up preservation and decorating ideas as you wander through these beautiful turn-of-the-century mansions. Alot of folks touring the Inns just like to count Christmas trees! All seven inns can be toured in any order. You will be asked to remove your footwear upon arrival at each home. Please bring a tote bag or plastic bag so that you can carry your footwear with you while you are touring. So please remember to wear your socks! All the Inns are smoke free. At the door, tickets are $25. No refunds, rain or snow–on with the show!

We hope to greet you this holiday season at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth Bed and Breakfast.

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth Bed and Breakfast
Celebrating 100 years of history in 2010

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Weekend Corn Maze in Duluth MN at Engwalls Garden Center


Engwall’s corn maze in Duluth, MN is cut into 52,000 square feet and an average person spends about 20-30 minutes in the maze. However, if you take a wrong turn, you could be there longer! The shortest way if you take all the correct turns is about 1300 feet.

The corn maze is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. and located at Engwall’s Garden Center at 4749 Hermantown Road. The price is only $6 and a dollar of that goes to the Northern Lakes Food Bank to help those who are in need. The last day of the corn maze will be Sunday, October 17th, 2010. A great activity to do while you are in Duluth and staying at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth Bed and Breakfast. We hope to see you on your next trip to Duluth!

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek
Celebrating 100 years of history in 2010

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Make a date this weekend to travel to Duluth MN–perhaps its for a birthday celebration!


Is there a special birthday celebration that needs a weekend away? We have just the place for you–The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast. We can even arrange flowers and a birthday cake to be in your suite upon your arrival with soft music playing. All our special packages can be arranged to make your stay with us a treasured memory.

We have a last-minute special for July 23-24, 2010 for the Barnum and Northwoods Suites. Reserve your two-night stay and a bottle of wine and souvenir wine glasses are yours to take home with you. Mention the last-minute special when making your reservations online or on the telephone.

Happy Birthday to our oldest Granddaughter Ellen who turns 17 years young today! Blessings to you and we hope your day is just the way you dreamed it would be!

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth Bed and Breakfast
Celebrating 100 years of history in 2010

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“Weekend with the Masters” An Unforgettable Experience for the Artist in You at The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast




Celebrate Spring’s new beginnings with a specialized art and lodging weekend experience offering you the opportunity to spend time in the studio of award winning Master Printmaker, Cecilia Lieder, learning about and creating your own prints, while lodging in the unsurpassed hospitality and luxurious accommodations of The Firelight Inn Duluth, Minnesota Bed and Breakfast, and enjoy delicious gourmet food and wine from Master Chef Scott Graden of the New Scenic Cafe.

The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Duluth, Minnesota Bed and Breakfast is excited to announce the “Weekend with the Masters” April 16-18, 2010. An extraordinary hands-on workshop in an artist’s studio creating your own prints under the guidance of an award-winning Master Printer. Reception, box lunch and multi-course gourmet dinner served in The Firelight Inn’s dining room and prepared by the reknown Master Chef of the New Scenic Cafe.

The April 16-18, 2010 weekend includes a Friday night welcome reception at the Inn to meet the artist, with hors doeuvres and wine from Chef Graden. Saturday, after a hearty breakfast delivered to your suite by Master Innkeepers Jim and Joy Fischer, spend the day at Ms. Lieder’s studio for professional instruction in printmaking and enjoy a tasty box lunch from Chef Graden. Saturday evening a multi-course gourmet dinner and wine by Chef Graden will be served in the Inn’s beautiful dining room. On Sunday, after another delectable breakfast by The Firelight Inn, you have the option of returning to the studio to finish your project and/or experience a tour of the artist’s gallery.

The $995 admission includes two nights’ lodging, Friday night reception, two breakfast by The Firelight Inn, printmaking workshop, artist’s fee and materials, Saturday box lunch, Saturday night multi-course gourmet dinner with wine and all taxes for two people.

For reservations contact The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek Bed and Breakfast at (218)724-0272 or (888)724-0273.

Joy and Jim Fischer, Innkeepers/Owners
The Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek
Celebrating 100 years of history in 2010
“Let the warmth of the firelight surround you!”

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