Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center

Full House Connect – Private Getaway Packages

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:29:00 GMT

Rent the Entire Inn!

Full House Connect – Getaway Package

Gather together in the comfort and privacy of Stone Chalet!

During these most uncertain times, here is something we are fairly certain of: we all need human interaction to thrive, and we miss spending time with our loved ones. Obviously, these needs must be balanced against the reality of the current public health concerns for the foreseeable future. With both your safety and your well-being in mind, we are offering a unique way for your friends or family to reconnect, reengage and recharge, all while practicing excellent physical distancing as required by these uncertain times.

During select weekends and weekdays in the fall and throughout December 2020 and January 2021, we are offering our Full House Connect Getaway Package . Imagine a two or more-night stay, where you and your selected guests enjoy complete privacy in all the guest rooms within the Stone Chalet complex. This includes the Main House (stone chalet), Parsonage and Carriage House with the full benefits of this charming Inn.

You’ll be living in the three bed and breakfast buildings including the 1917 historic Swiss stone chalet with its three guest rooms and Carriage House plus the Parsonage with seven guest rooms. The Parsonage is connected to the main house through the Parsonage Hallway.

Bring ten to twenty plus closest friends and family members to connect with six feet apart. We have the space. Each room has its own heating, cooling and bathroom.

There are many places other than your private guest room where you can comfortably gather, play games, or just reconnect, while maintaining the proper distancing that feels safe. How about our third floor library and game room, the FDR (formal dining room) side porch veranda, the Parsonage lobby, the porch suite porch or gathering room and the front hallway with the built in benches or outside, weather permitting.

Our innkeepers are on site in the Main House and available to help with your needs but out of your way and fully masked. You and your guests will also enjoy breakfast prepared by our innkeepers in our Formal Dining Room in the Main House.

Each room at Stone Chalet is distinctly different. The Stone Chalet website has many pictures and room descriptions so you can begin imagining your stay at Stone Chalet.

Reserve this special package today on our reservation page . The Full House options are at the bottom of the reservation page when available. There is a two-night minimum required so enter your desired stay dates for two or more nights to see what’s available.

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Penny Arcade virtual play-reading series

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:29:00 GMT

Join The Penny Seats online

Friday , August 21, at 8:00 p.m. EDT for the next installment of our Penny Arcade virtual play-reading series: Michael Alan Herman’s Eldritch , starring Robert Schorr, Allison Megroet, Isaac Alonzo, Matt Cameron, and Alysia Kolascz!

After a curse affects his daughter, a Celtic cleric named Galen sacrifices everything he has in an attempt to heal the wounds formed between them. As a dark fairy tale set in pagan Ireland, this play explores monstrosity, adolescence, and ultimately love.

Register by clicking the button above, or heading to this link . Tickets are just $5.00 for each show in our virtual series.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join. We hope to see you there!

Fondly,

The Penny Seats

Penny Seats is the virtuar resident theater company of Stone Chalet Inn and Event Center. Look for live performances next year!

Driving Directions to Stone Chalet

Thu, 28 May 2020 19:17:00 GMT

GETTING HERE

Stone Chalet’s address is:

1917 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

We are located on the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Berkshire road.

When you arrive, park on Berkshire and come to the side door marked “Reception. ” Give us a call and we will come and get you.

Do not use the driveway. Do not have the taxi driver drop you in Washtenaw because it is too dangerous. Park on Berkshire and come to the side reception door!

Directions by Google Maps:

Transportation

Thu, 28 May 2020 19:04:00 GMT

Transportation Methods Available in Ann Arbor

Need a Ride From Detroit Metro Airport?

Ann Arbor Metro Airport Shuttle

Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle (734) 507-9220

Eddie is the owner and driver of this business. He’s a very nice person and he and his wife will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at the door. He’ll take you back too. Ask him for the special Stone Chalet rate.

Public Transportation

There are various way to get around in Ann Arbor, including buses, The Ride, and University of Michigan buses. NOTE: Ann Arbor busses are currently running on a reduced schedule. University of Michigan busses are not operating right now.

The Ride

Ann Arbor has a pretty good bus system that is underutilized. You’ll probably always find a spot to sit. Go to theride.org for the bus routes and schedules. There are 2 bus stops on Washtenaw, one a block south and one a block north of Stone Chalet. This bus that stops near Stone Chalet is the Route 4 Bus – Washtenaw.

Plan a bus trip here .

The bus stop heading out of town (south east) is:

The bus stops heading into town are:

University of Michigan Buses

University of Michigan buses serving students and faculty of the University of Michigan.

Cabs

We recommend searching this phrase in google for a list of current taxi services in Ann Arbor: taxi cab company ann arbor

Uber Ann Arbor

Try Lyft
Use the code STONECHALET. This promo code will grant any new Lyft user 2 free rides up to $10 each. The following link can be used:

https://www.lyft.com/invited/STONECHALET

The above link will prompt new users to enter their phone number and send them a download link with this promo code included.

Another way to share the code is to downloaded the app, then enter the code under settings, then “Promos” then “Add Promo code”.

Train

Amtrak The train station is less than 2 miles from here.

Ann Arbor Transportation Guide

The Visit Ann Arbor website has a summary of transportation option to review. You can visit that site by clicking here .

The MOST Fun – Ann Arbor Pedicabs!

They are called Boober Tours . If you’re looking for a fun way to get about, this is it!

Breakfast

Thu, 28 May 2020 17:58:00 GMT

Breakfast at Stone Chalet

Breakfast is Served in the Formal Dining Room

Breakfast Times

Special Requests

Typical Breakfast Selections

Pandemic Update

Tue, 26 May 2020 17:19:00 GMT

Our objective is to provide a safe and healthy environment for guests and staff at Stone Chalet when you spend the night, visit or attend an event. We do want you to come healthy and practice 6 foot physical distancing as much as possible. Here’s what we’re doing and asking of you that directly affects you:

This is a great time for the small wedding you’ve secretly been desiring. We can create a memorable event with 10 to 50 close friends and family.

We are also reserving space and full house rentals for future events.

This notice supersedes any other posting of service or capacities on this website or contracts established.

Sadie Our Sweet Dog

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:54:00 GMT

Sadie is keeping away from Fou Fou these days. Who knew a 6 pound cat could scare a 60 pound dog.

Walking Directions to Michigan Stadium

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:50:00 GMT

It’s a 30 minute walk to Michigan Stadium from Stone Chalet.

A lot of people already that it’s a quick walk to Michigan Stadium. Stone Chalet gets booked early for Michigan football weekends partly because of the close proximity.

A two-night stay is required for football weekends. Advanced booking is recommended since all of Ann Arbor sells rooms out in advance of the games.

Here’s a walking map to Michigan Stadium from Stone Chalet:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zJUzgzidD0XI.kv8LOV8DCP68

Stone Chalet – The Name

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:49:00 GMT

When we were deciding what to name our Bed & Breakfast business we thought that a name that was simple and stated exactly what is was would appeal to our engineer’s sense of how things should work.

So Stone Chalet seems pretty obvious. The main house is a designed as a perfect Swiss Chalet made of huge granite stones.

Little did we know that a lot of people have never heard the word chalet. In the process of getting things set up for this business so many people have asked me to spell chalet like they never heard the word before.

And this fear was confirmed today when a sales person calling on us to demonstrate a credit card processor pulled his call sheet out and there on the list was the name of our business:

Stone Shallay

OK then.

Pictures Of The Carriage House

Mon, 26 May 2014 21:23:00 GMT

The Carriage House is Updated

We’re using this post to show you some of the new pictures of the Carriage House.

The Carriage House has full house heat and AC, WiFi, small refrigerator, microwave, china service for six people and more. Contact us to discover how you can use this space for your event or meeting needs.

Here are some ideas:

History

It’s a 1917 Carriage House. The original owners of the property had German house keepers that lived in the carriage house. They later moved on to start the Old German restaurant.

Stay tuned for the history lessons about this place. Mike is researching at the Bentley Library and on Ancestry and finding all kinds of interesting things about this place and its former inhabitants.

Trivia question of the day: What’s another name for a carriage house? Correct responses get a free breakfast.

Shula

Thu, 22 May 2014 21:00:00 GMT

Shula is our cat.

Shula lives at Stone Chalet. The prior owner decided it would be best if he stayed and we thought he was just so cool we were glad to have him with us! Thank you for leaving Shula with us.

He’s a real character. He’s about 20 or 22 years old and is very friendly and “talkative.”

He also likes to be warm. During the winter we’d find him sleeping right next to the hot water boiler. He apparently got too close once and just take a look at his whiskers:

This apparently didn’t stop him. We keep the door closed but left it open while working in the basement and I found him back there again.

Here’s a picture of Shula complaining to be let into the house. Notice the whiskers.

I’m also very allergic to cats but since he’s not too active he doesn’t seem to bother me too much. One day recently he snuck into our bedroom and decided to take a nap on our bed. He was just too cute to move and slept there soundly for about three hours.

He’s so cute!!!

Who’s Living Here? Maybe Not Who You Think!

Sun, 18 May 2014 20:36:00 GMT

It’s the Robin Family!

First I saw two eggs so I positioned my camera phone over the nest and was surprised to see four robin eggs. Apparently this is the norm for robins.

Two babies hatched!

They must eat the egg shells for nutrition.

Not too cute just yet.

They are starting to look like cute little birds. The mother was sitting on the nest and the babies are getting so big they are popping out from under her.

The Robins Flew The Coop

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:46:00 GMT

Or the nest…

Here is the last picture I have of them in their nest. It appears to be getting rather cramped.

It’s amazing how well they blend in with their surroundings.

Fou Fou – Our New Cat!

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 22:52:00 GMT

Fou Fou (crazy crazy in French) is our new feline.

She came from another family, is very friendly and scares the heck out of Sadie for some reason. Sadie calls her gato diablo, devil cat.

When Fou Fou mews it sounds like Mr. Bill, Oh No!

Pinot Grape Jelly

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 20:31:00 GMT

The Best Ingredients for a Gourmet Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

My taste in food is pretty basic. One of my favorite lunches is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But not just any old peanut butter, jelly or bread will do. I’m going for the clean (no additives), high protein and as unprocessed as possible pb&j.

The peanut butter has to be made from peanuts and a little salt, and no skimming off peanut oil or adding anything else. Choosy mothers do not choose Jif! It has to be crunchy peanut butter.

The bread has to be toasted unless I’m taking one of these goodies in a backpack. Open face too unless it’s going in a baggie. So my two choices for bread are Original Recipe Catherine Clark’s Natural Wheat bread texture is dense and the cracked wheat and unbleached flour colored it a rich shade of brown or Kroger 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins with 7 grams of protein and made with molasses, not sugar. These are nice and dense the way bread should be, great for spreading crunchy peanut butter on after they pop out of the toaster. The warm muffin makes the peanut butter melt into the muffin. You could stop there and not even add jelly.

Now for the jelly. Usually the word jelly makes me run. Come on. Jelly is like thick Kool-Aid; brightly colored, highly sweet, flavored nothing.

I like preserves. The more of the fruit you can actually still recognize in the preserves the better. It adds to the experience of eating something substantial. With the dense bread and the crunchy peanut butter, now add the real fruit (all boiled down and sugar added or course).

The type of fruit preserves you choose has to be a little tart or exotic. Blueberry preserves are great and orange marmalade or ginger marmalade are good too. I like the marmalade because you get to eat some of the peels. Need I say more by now.

OK, so when my friend Dee Dee gave me a jar of Ketcham Pinot Grape Jelly I was interested. First of all you never get a chance to eat Pinot grape jelly. Where do you buy such a thing? The color was not anywhere close to the Barney purple of your typical Welches Grape Jelly. What a relief! And she and her daughter made this jelly with Pinot grapes from her daughter’s vineyard (see Ketcham Estate). How cool is that!

Oh yeah. I forgot to mention that since living in the B&B I’ve had a new “bread” to make my peanut butter and jellies on. My husband has Carmen make up a batch of really thick French toast using Trader Joe’s Challah bread and lots of eggs. Probably fairly high in carbs but you get the added protein from the eggs and it tastes great.

I nuke the precooked slices (slabs actually) for 30 seconds and the spread the crunchy peanut butter on top, not too much. Then ….. the Ketcham Pinot grape jelly!

pinot grape jelly on challah french toast with natural crunchy peanut butter

The (solarized) picture does not do this amazing lunch justice. The Pinot jelly tops it off wonderfully. Not too sweet, its flavor is well suited to my favorite lunch. It has a nice thick texture and blends well on my French toast pb&j sandwich! Add a small glass of apple cider. Now we’re talking!

If the Ketcham Estate ever produces enough of the Pinot grape jelly to sell we will be featuring it here at Stone Chalet. I’ll keep you posted.

Now for the jelly. Usually the word jelly makes me run. Come on. Jelly is like thick Kool-Aid; brightly colored, highly sweet, flavored nothing.

I nuke the precooked slices (slabs actually) for 30 seconds and the spread the crunchy peanut butter on top, not too much. Then ….. the Ketcham Pinot grape jelly!

pinot grape jelly on challah french toast with natural crunchy peanut butter

If the Ketcham Estate ever produces enough of the Pinot grape jelly to sell we will be featuring it here at Stone Chalet. I’ll keep you posted.

Annarbor.com Has An Article About Stone Chalet

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:28:00 GMT

online here