New Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville Coloma Named Regional Small Business of the Year

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SEDCorp news release

Auburn, CA  May 11, 2010

Local Bed and Breakfast Named Regional Small Business of the Year

Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence

SEDCorp Provides Loans for Small Rural Businesses in Cooperation with local government and the USDA.   Press Release:

"The Small Business of the Year Award for 2010 has gone to Eden Vale Inn of Placerville.  Each year, in honor of Small Business Week, the Sierra Economic Development Corporation  (SEDCorp) selects a small business for the award.  Placerville resident and business owner, Mark Hamlin was presented with the award on May 5, 2010 at the SEDCorp Board of Directors monthly meeting in Auburn.  Mark and Gayle, the owners of the Eden Vale Inn, were one of several nominees considered for the award.  Businesses were evaluated on such criteria as economic impact, increase in sales, product line expansion, penetration into new markets, job growth, upgrading management capabilities, participation in trainings and workshops, community involvement and dedication to the community that the business serves."

"During Small Business Week, SEDCorp honors small business owners and workers for their important role in leading the way in an economy distinguished by low unemployment and sustained job creation.   Brent Smith, SEDCorp CEO states, “We applaud the men and women who own and operate small businesses and spur economic growth. Through their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence, they help ensure that America remains a place where dreams are realized”."

"Mark and Gayle are committed to the success and growth of their Bed and Breakfast.  SEDCorp provided Eden Vale Inn a business loan under the USDA micro-loan program, they also benefited from SEDCorp’s technical assistance and small business training workshops. The Hamlin’s are active in their community, having hosted Chamber Mixer events and donating free stays to a silent auction that provides support to women in their area. The Eden Vale Inn’s lush gardens and beautiful pond have been featured as a stop on the Garden Tour of El Dorado County many times. You can view their video on youtube.com by searching Eden Vale Inn."      You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lCLAY-Bq-A

"SEDCorp offers small businesses financing through the SBA Micro enterprise Loan Program and several other programs in loan amounts up to $150,000.  SEDCorp’s Loan Program Supervisor, Colleen Crowden, said, “The SEDCorp Rural Revolving Loan Program really compliments our SBA Micro enterprise...Loan Program that provides funding up to $35,000.”  SEDCorp also has a loan program specifically targeted at expanding small businesses in Sierra County.  The loan programs are available to businesses in a nine-county region: El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra and Yolo. These loans can be used for equipment, inventory, supplies, furniture, vehicles, and working capital.   SEDCorp is the only Small Business Administration designated microlender in northeastern California.  For more information, call SEDCorp at 530-823-4703 or visit www.sedcorp.biz."

Contact SEDCorp at:  530-823-4703   www.sedcorp.biz

PRESS: Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast near Placerville and Coloma featured Sac Bee

May 9, 2010 PRESS: The Sacramento Bee featured Eden Vale Inn B&B near Placerville and Coloma in this morning's Sunday Travel Section.  Rick Kushman, a writer for the Sac Bee and the photographer Lezlie Sterling did a real fine job: "Good Life: Foothills couple embrace innkeeping after all"  here's the link: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/05/09/2733427/the-good-life-foothills-couple.html   Thanks Rick!

Review: "Eden Vale Inn a World Class B&B" located in Placerville, CA

4/27/2010 Review on Trip Advisor

“The Eden Vale Inn is a true gem among Bed and Breakfasts.  The entire Inn from the beautiful gardens and pond, the amazing common rooms, the luxurious bedrooms with European showers and outdoor Japanese soaking tubs for two.”

“ The owner and Inn Keeper Mark was extremely helpful on many levels. I had planned a trip to Placerville for white water rafting on the American River. The original trip I had planned was canceled.   Mark recommended a great company, W.E.T River Rafting.”  This outfitter “ turned out to be a better price and we had both trips I had originally wanted to go on.”  Copied by Innkeeper…Mark “had wonderful hiking recommendations and maps of the areas.” (Note from Mark: They went to the Waterfalls on Johnstown Creek and up Mount Murphy near Coloma and the Marshall Gold Discovery Park)  “On the second night of our stay he had an impromptu pizza dinner with pizza’s fresh from the on the premises outdoor pizza oven and a wonderful local wine maker” (Toogood Winery) “who provided more then ample tastings of their delicious wine “foreplay” http://www.toogoodwinery.com/”

…” The Eden Vale Inn is world class service, luxury and most of all hospitality.  The entire place is a wonder. I have stayed at B&B’s all over the US and world.  It was a wonderful stay and I hope we can return soon. It is a destination in and of itself.”

Review originally posted by Lana from Texas on Trip Advisor 4/27/2010.  

Review BedandBreakfast.com Eden Vale Inn BandB Placerville

Posted on Bed and Breakfast .com 4/26/2010
If you are visiting the Placerville-Coloma, CA area and want a wonderful relaxing, romantic place to stay this is your spot!! Very well appointed with beautiful grounds! Loved it and will go back!
Copied by innkeeper of Eden Vale Inn B&B Coloma, CA  

Review TripAdvisor Eden Vale Inn BandB Placerville

Review of Eden Vale Inn B&B Placerville posted on TripAdvisor
"The property is amazing. Innkeepers friendly and fab. Couldn't believe it used to be a barn, amazing renovation. The rooms are very spalike, modern, much better than average B&B, and are wired for easy on/off of everything you can think of." 
Copied by Innkeeper
"Would wake up and touch the button for fireplace, hit the read-in-bed spotlight, wander the gardens, sit by the pond or in hammock w/a good book. Gem of a property and would highly recommend. Off the beaten track but we liked that too. Just what the doctor ordered to unwind. It was a weekend of pure relaxation, and area has some great vineyards for wine tasting, hiking, state park in Coloma to get your history on the Gold Rush. We could have spent a week and it still wouldn't have been enough, especially of Eden Vale."
by from Georgia and world traveller

SPECIAL Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville, CA

LAST MINUTE SPECIAL THIS WEEKEND -- April 23 -25  UP to $100 off per day. 

The weekend weather forecast for El Dorado County including Placerville and Coloma, and Fair Play and Amador County is for perfect sunny spring weather. Perhaps due to all the rain as of this Thursday morning we have 3 rooms still available.  This weekend only, for two night stays Eden Vale Inn B&B is offering 33% off the one night rate: Cottonwood $187, Cypress $167, Live Oak $200.  Call 530-621-0901 and ask for the Last Minute Special. 

Review BedandBreakfast.com Eden Vale Inn BandB Coloma

Posted on BedandBreakfast.com  4/15/2010
"We spent 3 lovely days at Eden Vale Inn in Placervlle near Coloma, The inn and gardens were spectacular, very clean and beautifully appointed. We enjoyed the evenings in the patio surrounded by gorgeous gardens and the pond."
Copied by Innkeeper:
"The breakfasts were outstanding. Mark and Kirsten went out of their way to make this experience wonderful and provided us with everything we needed. They were so friendly and helpful."


Visitor Profile: 55+, Stays in Moderate Lodging, B&B's twice per year

Review TripAdvisor Eden Vale Inn BandB Coloma

"Sensational Get A-Away"
Posted on TripAdvisor 4/13/10
"We had an impromptu weekend at the Eden Vale Inn in Placerville. It was wonderful due to the tranquil environment as well as the gracious hosts Mark and Gayle. They are attentive yet not intrusive. We were playing scrabble in low light and Gayle offered to turn the switch to give us more light. Mark recommended many beautiful sights with special views for us to go to in the area, which led to very memorable days."
Copied by Innkeeper
"The breakfasts were well rounded and delicious.   This serene peaceful location with nature around us and an attractive comfortable room, was sheer perfection. We especially enjoyed sitting on a double swing watching birds eat from a bird feeder while gazing upon a pond below the hill. We hope to return soon and re-live the feelings that the Eden Vale has given us. This is a very special place with very special people." Posted on TripAdvisor April 13, 2010

Review Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville, CA

Review Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville, CA  4/4/10

"The staff, location, and details of this gorgeous retreat are magical, blissful and tranquil. We could not have been more pleased and surprised at the level of committment, and beauty that is carefully captured by this spacial retreat."
Copied by Innkeeper from BedandBreakfast.com
"The rooms are splendidly built and thought out, from the tile in the bathroom to the lighting at each area within each room...we loved it all."

About the Reviewer
Age 25-36 and typically stays in Premium Lodging.

Review Eden Vale Inn B&B Placerville

Posted on BedandBreakfast.com   4/5/10
"The staff, location, and details of this gorgeous retreat are magical, blissful and tranquil. We could not have been more pleased and surprised at the level of commitment, and beauty that is carefully captured by this special retreat."  Copied by Innkeeper  "The rooms are splendidly built and thought out, from the tile in the bathroom to the lighting at each area within each room...we loved it all."  

Reviews Eden Vale Inn B&B Placerville San Francisco Chronicle, March 28, 2010

Review San Francisco Chronicle, March 28, 2010

"...it's a good chance you weren't raised in a barn. A few places, however, were raised originally as barns. Now, instead of crumbled, picturesque relics begging to be part of a photographic essay, you have lodgings, restaurants, wineries and museums. Here's a few modern spots with rural roots that even Bessie would approve of.”
Five Inns reviewed:  "1. Eden Vale Inn, Placerville, CA   Sleep tight in contemporary rooms fitted into a repurposed 1918 hay barn. All have outdoor seating, and two have a two-person Japanese soaking tub on a private deck…. “ 
Copied by Innkeeper 
“When not busy relaxing by a slate fireplace in the living room, where the barn's timbered ceilings soar to 27 feet, guests can wander extensive gardens. 1780 Springvale Road, Placerville; (530) 621-0901; http//www.EdenValeInn.com. “ 
By Carole Terwilliger Meyers, San Francisco Chronicle by Special Assignment.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/28/TRFD1CITJE.DTL#ixzz0jUGMkLCR
From the San Francisco Chronicle Travel Section, March 28, 2010

Review Eden Vale Inn BandB near Placerville

Posted on Bed and Breakfast.com 2/20/2010

"I am not a "lace curtains and little flowers on the walls" kind of person, which is what you get at most B & B's. But not Eden Vale Inn."
Copied by Innkeeper
"It is modern, with rich colors and all the amenities you could ask for. Push a button and the fireplace lights. Push another and the Japanese soaking tub fills. Push another button and the lights dim. My husband and I visited for his birthday. We wanted a private, romantic getaway. We got it!"
Reviewer Info:  45-55 and Almost never stays in B&Bs

Events Apple Hill Blossom Festival, Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville

Apple Hill Blossoms are georgous in Spring:  Not only are the participating ranches busy getting their activities together, but a Trail Run has been organized.   One of the Folsom Trail Runners had the following to say:  This is a great trail. It's diverse and has challenges yet with amazing views. This will give Napa a run for their merlot. This is one of the few places in California where the trail, views and spectacular wine come to party!

The Cross Country Run course has been finalized, thanks to the tireless efforts of Randy Rapetti, of Rapetti Tree Farm.  Additional information on the Blossom Festival and Run can be found at www.applehill.com. For more information on sponsoring the Run please contact info@applehill.com .  www.applehill.com/index_files/ab_festival_sm.pdf

Review Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville Coloma California

Posted 3/5/10
"I wanted to celebrate Monica Rose's birthday in the Gold Country and we prefer to stay at B&B's. Eden Vale Inn suited us perfectly with an extremely comfortable king-size bed and sinfully delicious breakfasts. We stayed 3 nights and they were the best in our B&B experience."
Review of Eden Vale Inn on BedandBreakfast.com
"A recent conversion of a country "mansion" the Eden Vale Inn has many sophisticated convenience features, yet retains the beautiful charms of its roots. All aspects of the property were delightful to us, beginning with our room and the inside common areas, and continuing to the luxuriant exterior surrounding property. The inn-keepers (Mark, Gayle, and Kirsten) treated us with wonderful warmth and hospitality, as did all of their staff-members.   Actually it is difficult to describe how much we enjoyed our stay at Eden Vale without sounding like we're "gushing."  Suffice it to say we want to return there whenever we are in the Gold Country! You can call me Erland."
Copied by Innkeeper from BedandBreakfast.com

Saint Patrick's Day, Stay at Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast

St. Patrick's Day should be Happy!   Where better to spend it than spring in the Sierra Foothills

From a Fitzpatric Winery and Lodge invitation:   " Enjoy a beautiful warm sunny day in God's country and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us. Noon until 5pm we'll be serving homemade Guinness Beef Stew, Katie's Potato Soup and fresh baked brown bread to enjoy with a bottle of Fitzpatrick wine or an assortment of Irish beers." 

Wow, come stay at Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast near Placerville and spend a sunny California Foothills afternoon in Fair Play, celebrating St. Patrick's day with the Fitzpatrick's.  Fitzpatrick's if a beautiful venue.  We send wine tasters there all the time.

Mark