Classic Rosewood - A Thorwood Property

Last week, my husband and I drove down from the Twin Cities to enjoy the fall colors and to spend the night in Hastings, MN. We were given a gift certificate to the Rosewood Inn Bed and Breakfast by a friend: what a gift! We would definitely recommend this inn to anyone: it is a perfect, wonderful, lovely stay in a beautiful, Victorian home. We loved the Vermillion Room we stayed in: a real, wood-burning fireplace (they supply the wood!), jacuzzi tub, beautiful decorations - it was perfect. We loved everything from the free ice cream in the community freezer, to the gourmet breakfast, to the town (downtown Hastings is very cute). There is a bike trail very near by that was lovely to take around to see the surroundings. Pam is a perfect hostess and both she and her husband are wonderful cooks. Breakfast was so peaceful and delicious. What a wonderful place - I highly recommend it.

I would recommend this B&B to anyone. I actually spent my time there by myself to refocus and relax and it was perfect! The Classic Rosewood is the longest running single-owner B&B in the state and it shows - they've thought of everything. From the free Wifi to the bottomless cookie jar to the lovely porches to the amazing breakfasts this was the absolute perfect vacation. I am counting the days until I can come back. Highly recommended with or without a special someone.

We loved our stay at this fabulous bed and breakfast and hope to return again very soon. We thought the journey cake was a great way to end the experience! Everything about the stay was very enjoyable and it lived up to our expectations.

We stayed here on our honeymoon and loved every minute of our stay. The cookie jar was the crowning touch. Our journeys will definitely bring us back.

We had a wonderful stay at this glorious B&B! The hospitality, food, and inn are second to none! We knew we wanted to go to the St. James Veranda for lunch and Vino in the Valley near Ellsworth, WI for our anniversary dinner, so we went on www.vinointhevalley.com and this B&B was the first suggestion for lodging close by. We enjoyed lunch in Red Wing and then the drive to Hastings where we had midafternoon drinks, peanuts at the Busted Nut on 2nd Street after leisurely shopping in the great shops. We were welcomed by the owner and given a brief history and tour of this lovely inn. Then we made the 30 minute drive to our dinner at the open air pavilion set in the beautiful vineyard along a winding river in WI where we enjoyed wine, live music, good Italian food, played bean bags, ladder golf and strolled along the river. We even made it back for the Classic Car Cruisin along 2nd street. After a nice night's rest, we thoroughly enjoyed eating a wonderful breakfast of popover pancakes in our room on the enclosed porch. Room service was very timely and excellent food and service. We hated to leave after just one night - can't wait to go back!

What more could you ask for? Rosewood Innkeepers greet you at the door and treat you as if you are the only honored guest that is staying there that night. You tour the inn and arrive at your room with a welcome sign on the door made out just for you! "Tubbies" for two, oversized copper tubs, round showers, down-filled Swedish beds, skylights, fireplaces - we've stayed in every room and enjoyed every amenity. The food (in the room or private table in dining room - your choice) is absolutely wonderful! Midnight runs to the pantry for homemade cookies, ice cream bars or a carafe of lemonade or mug of hot chocolate make it so special. You can't ask for a more beautiful place to celebrate a special occasion or to just celebrate an ordinary day and let Rosewood make it extraordinary.

Wow - This is the best Inn/Bed and Breakfast we have ever stayed at! There are so many small things that make Rosewood unique and charming it really is in a league of its own. From the moment you walk in the door you feel like you're somewhere special. The colors, the decorations, the people, the cookies (!!); everything is very warm and charming. My husband and I wanted to stay somewhere romantic where we could reconnect for a few days and just fall in love again. Boy did we pick the perfect place! There are so many details that we cannot possibly mention them all (plus we don't want to ruin all the surprises), but here are a few things that we really enjoyed: THE FOOD! Not only was the breakfast extremely delicious it was wonderful that you got to choose when and where you wanted to eat. The first morning we had breakfast delivered to our room and the second morning we ate at a private table for two in the dining room. The privacy at the inn was nice (we got our own keys to the house and our room). We especially enjoyed lying in the bed (or the Jacuzzi) watching the flames and shadows from the fireplace while reading to each other the personal stories and experiences of people who wrote in the journals before us (so special). Having access to the 24-hour pantry with fresh cookies (!!), ice cream, tea, coffee, juice, fruit, snacks, etc. made midnight snacks fun. The grounds around the inn were a great touch; we sat outside with tea each morning and watched the birds. The available option of dinner at the Inn was an added bonus along with the most incredible in-room, hour long couple’s massage we have even had (so relaxing!) and how can we not say something about Downtown Hastings’ small town charm. The area has many things to do, we did: The Winery, Carpenters Nature Center, Mississippi River Trails (Including the Lock and Dam), Afton Apple Orchards, Leduc Mansion, and Hastings Creamery. As we were checking out we received another wonderful surprise from Pam (and Dick) for our journey home. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you; we will be back again and again! We highly recommend everyone visit here at least once!

My husband and I were looking for a way to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. We had never stayed at a bed and breakfast inn before and didn't know what to expect. It was far better than I could have imagined! The room was fantastic. I loved the fireplace and two person whirlpool tub, very romantic. The food was excellent. Each morning after eating I was so full I wanted to go take a nap :) I would definitely stay here again. It was a perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Needless to say, I was sad to leave and am looking forward to when we can visit again.

Oh what a great way to celebrate 25 years together! Pam Greeted us and remembered us despite the many years since our last stay. She made thoughtful recommendations for return visit to Hastings, the local vineyard and Carpenters Nature Center, very enjoyable. Our room was spectacular, skylights, fireplace, teak wood jacuzzi, copper soaking tub, rounded shower, and comfy bed. The food both breakfasts were delivered at our requested time, and were perfect. We also enjoyed a soup and salad supper, that was filling and yummy. We love the peaceful, accommodating atmosphere Pam and Dick have created, the gal cleaning the room offered to do our laundry, O.K. she didn't mean it but how cute. We look forward to our next stay.

I first started visiting Hastings seven years ago while researching some local history. Because of the nature of my trip, I thought it would be fun to stay in an old house instead of a cookie-cutter chain motel. It was one of the best ideas I’ve ever had. There so many things that make the Rosewood special. I can’t list them all here, but I’ll try to hit the high points. The breakfast is some of the best food I’ve had anywhere. I find myself craving it whenever I come home. The location is very convenient, but at the same time very quiet and peaceful. The rooms are all beautifully decorated and impeccably clean. Each one blends vintage elegance and contemporary convenience together in a very special way. Being a writer, I found the in-room journals - in which each room’s guests write about their stays - especially charming. But of course the physical structure itself, although obviously impressive, would be nothing without the love and care the owners put into it. Some people are born to do certain things, and it is obvious that Dick and Pam were born to be innkeepers. I remember how much I enjoyed the tour Pam gave when I first stayed at Rosewood; later, I had the opportunity to tour Thorwood (their other property; now condos) with Dick. Both tours were real highlights of my time in Hastings. Their passion for history and preservation is contagious. One more thing: I’m single and I’ve never been to the Inn with a significant other. Before I came for the first time I was a bit worried that the whole place might be a bit too lovey-dovey for me, but those fears were totally unwarranted. The Rosewood is a perfect place for ANYONE looking for a quiet retreat. Having stayed at the Rosewood about twenty times or so over the past seven years, I’m delighted to say I’m in a position to vouch for the innkeepers’ consistently stratospheric standards. Five stars all the way around.