Fe, New Mexico. On their flight hometo Dallas, the proverbial light bulb wenton and they made the decision to leavetheir corporate jobs at GE Capital andMotorola to pursue an Entrepreneurialdream of their own. “We purchased theSauntry almost a year to the day laterand moved to Minnesota,” says Tom.

Built in 1881, the 25 room home hasQueen Anne and Eastlake elementsthroughout. Ten fireplaces, parquet

Located in a quiet residential area setback from the St. Croix River onStillwater, Minnesota’s North Hill, TheWilliam Sauntry Mansion has become aconstant haven of romance, relaxationand rejuvenation for its numerous guests.It is only 3 blocks from Main Street and ashort 7 blocks to the heart of downtown.

Seven years ago, Tom & Sandy Lynumwanted to have their own business andwere guests at the Spence House in Santa

By Amelia PainterPhotography by Joel Bremer

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themselves in the double whirlpool andSwedish steam shower. The steam showerincludes hydro-massage jets, rainforest,waterfall, and steam sauna.

Ellen's Room is a light, sunny room,decorated in gold damask and soft lace.The four poster heavily carved oak queenbed is draped in net from a ceilingmedallion. The room also features astained glass window and fireplace —located beside the room's sunken doublewhirlpool.

The Beltram Room is a large, classicsuite, decorated in Victorian bouquets ofred on mint green background. It features

an Italian marble double whirlpool,private bath with a claw foot tub andshower, as well as a fireplace and a beau-tiful spoon-carved cherry queen bed anddresser.

To reach the Butler’s Cottage Suite,you enter through your own privatecourtyard, your special personal space foran afternoon glass of wine or to enjoy anintimate breakfast. Fireplace, doublewhirlpool tub set in marble, antiquesettee and chairs, and a beautiful four-poster queen bed enhance this spaciousroom. The bath includes a large marblestall shower as well.

floors, original chandeliers,painted canvas ceiling, cherryand oak woodwork, manystained glass windows, and decorated in the late Victorianstyle.

The Mansion was built by William Sauntry, a Minnesota lumberbaron whose life was truly a rags-to-richesstory. (Sauntry was a first cousin to BingCrosby.) The home reflects his eccentric-ities and opulence.

All guest rooms of The WilliamSauntry Mansion feature fireplaces, queenor king beds, private baths (all withdouble whirlpools) and CD soundsystems.

The relaxed elegance of the parlors andmusic room with restored player pianoprovides guest entertainment in a luxurioussetting. Snacks and refreshments are servedduring check in from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Madam La Fuegy room is a largestately space complete with a fireplace, astained glass window, a parquet floor, anda luxurious king brass bed. The suite isdecorated in soft peach and forest greenhues and has its own private bath withdouble whirlpool.

Once living quarters for the Sauntry’sIrish maids, the Servant’s Quarters suite isa large and very private room in the rearof the house, decorated in plums andgreens with a mahogany king bed. Thefireplace can be viewed throughout theroom, including from the doublewhirlpool tub set in one corner.

Joseph’s Room is handsomely decoratedin indigo blue and butter yellow. Theroom features an elaborately carvedwalnut queen bed and fireplace. Theoversized bath is often used by guests as apersonal spa. Deep levels of relaxationare often reported by guests indulging

You�ll feel like you�ve taken a romantic

step back in time at the magnificent

Sauntry Mansion while being

pampered by modern luxuries.

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A full gourmet breakfast is served to the original dining room table.

A delicious full gourmet breakfast isserved to the original dining room tableat 9:00 a.m.. “We provide a four coursebreakfast served at the 12 foot long orig-inal cherry dining room table,” says Tom.All of the meals at the Sauntry are home-made from scratch. Purchasing thefreshest ingredients available locally isalways a top priority for this conscien-tious couple.

You’ll feel like you’ve taken a romanticstep back in time at the magnificentSauntry Mansion while being pamperedby modern luxuries. The WilliamSauntry Mansion is Stillwater’s only Bedand Breakfast listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.

As you stroll and explore Stillwater,you will notice parts of the first territorialprison in Minnesota, including thewarden’s home; taverns, offices, andrestaurants along Main Street; as well as arailroad building, saloon, brewery,

theater, and the Loome Antiquarian, anationally renowned bookseller.Stillwater is a charming, historic rivertown with a family-oriented communityoffering the advantages and conveniencesof the Twin Cities metropolitan area, butin a peaceful and safe small town setting.A trolley tour through the city provides alook at this history, including PioneerPark - known for its panoramic views.

If your travel plans include Minnesota,you'll want to be sure to visit Stillwater. Itis often called “The Birthplace ofMinnesota.” The state charter was draftedin Stillwater in 1843. The valley is dottedwith working century farms from LakeElmo to Marine on St. Croix. There is aplethora of activities. From Hot AirBallooning to Venetian Gondola rides onthe river - all within 30 minutes of St.Paul and Minneapolis. Tom and Sandywill look forward to pampering you attheir award-winning Bed and Breakfast.

The oversized bath is your personal spa. Indulge yourself in the double whirlpool or Swedish steamshower.

The William Sauntry Mansion651.430.2653 or 800.828.2653

www.sauntrymansion.com

Area Attractions

a. There are currently 5 steamboats oper-ating out of Stillwater, recalling theessence of the town’s steamboat era.The St. Croix River is also home toone of Minnesota’s two remaining liftbridges.

b. Stillwater has some of the finest exam-ples of 19th century residential archi-tecture. With just a short drive intothe residential area of Stillwater, youwill be able to see homes built in theQueen Anne, Second Empire andStick Styles of the 1800’s as well as thePrairie Style of this century.

c. Minnesota Zephyr is an elegant diningtrain that journeys along the St. CroixValley. Five dining cars and live musicfrom the 40’s and 50’s add to the expe-rience.

d. North of Stillwater, in the Osceolaarea, there is the ArtBarn, a beautifullyrestored barn that now houses acommunity theater and art gallery.Currently it is open during the spring,summer and fall.

e. Stillwater’s first fine arts gallery is theTamarack Gallery on south MainStreet. They have a wide variety of artthat also focuses on local and regionalartists.

f. Stillwater is filled with historic attrac-tions. Another popular one is theWashington County Courthouse.Minnesota’s first courthouse, it wasfirst erected in Stillwater in 1849.

For additional area information, visitwww.ilovestillwater.com