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The Rolling Marble Guest House acquired its name shortly after the house was
purchased. Advice was related: "Take a marble along when you're shopping for
an old house. Place it on the floor and if you find that it rolls--things
aren't level--don't buy the house!" Fortunately, it was too late for
innkeepers Karen Gibbons and Peter Reich to follow that bit of advice. For
now, after their loving renovation, the marbles may still roll a little, but
the charm and beauty are completely restored. The secluded, riverfront
setting, the architectural integrity of the building and the unique set of
challenges, all inspired the innkeeping journey.
The journey began as their lives together began; Karen and Peter came upon
the house the same year they were married, 1985. They purchased a house that
perhaps needed the wedding of their skills as artist and designer to make it
the magical haven it is today. Karen, once a painter, now sculptor has
worked as a colorist, an art coordinator and an art educator. Peter is an
industrial designer who's work has led him to the business of producing a
remarkable folding bicycle of his own design called the Swift folder.
Together they spent five years transforming this forgotten gem into a very
special place. The Rolling Marble Guest house gives them the opportunity to
combine their knack for pleasing people with their hands-on skills and love
of nature. The journey continues after ten years of innkeeping. The
hospitality staff now includes eight year old Lukas, his twin sister, Skylar,
and brother Trevor, who is five.
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