Blog Archive
Many international guests are visiting Napoleon's Retreat. - June 09, 2010 Read Full Article
We've had a number of foreign guests stay at Napoleon's Retreat over the past week. Last week, a nice young couple from the Netherlands with their two children stayed in our Cottage. This week, we h
Why Are We Called Napoleon's Retreat? - April 17, 2010 Read Full Article
Many of our guests ask why our inn is named "Napoleon's Retreat." The name actually infers two very different meanings, one based on an important historical date, and the other suggesting a quiet, re
A nice message from a former guest. - March 30, 2010 Read Full Article
We received a wonderful e-mail today from a guest who stayed with Michael and Jeff way back in March, 1995 (before I was born). They were novice innkeepers at the time, and also new to St. Louis, hav
Spring is in the Air! - March 11, 2010 Read Full Article
The sun is shining, the temperatures have warmed and I'm finally able to play outside in our B&B courtyard. Spring is just around the corner, and it will soon be a wonderful time to visit
It's cold outside but our rooms are warm. - February 15, 2010 Read Full Article
Valentine's Day has come and gone, and a fresh coating of snow fell overnight. Winter seems determined to stick around for awhile, however, it's nice and toasty inside our inn. Come stay with
Our Cottage is Finished and Ready for Guests! - February 04, 2010 Read Full Article
After weeks of hard work, Michael & Jeff have finished repainting and redecorating our cottage (with help from our carpenter friend & neighbor Roy). Roy installed new wood laminate flooring
Happy New Year! - January 07, 2010 Read Full Article
It's 2010, the beginning of a new decade and our 16th year of operation at Napoleon's Retreat. It's also January, usually a quieter time of year at our inn, so we're doing some renovations. This yea
Happy Holidays! - December 21, 2009 Read Full Article
It's Christmas time, and I'm sitting on my favorite chair next to the tree, in front of the warm fireplace.
"Lafayette Square is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the nation!"
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