Bedandbreakfast.com serves “Breakfast” award to Albert Shafsky House B&B
Placerville, CA — The Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast of Placerville ,CA, was selected as one of the BEST BREAKFAST winers in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2008-2009. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide. “We know how important independent reviews are. We’re delighted that... Read Full Story
New room pages debut on the Placerville bed & breakfast site
Yes, it is true….each of our rooms at the inn, now have their very own page!  So you can see even more of what each room reflects and pick the one you like the best.  A big thank you to our pals at Wowizowi for the great look of our site!  You guys are great.        Read Full Story
Placerville Innkeepers and small towns
Some days this is such a small town….we can’t walk down historic Main Street without seeing at least 4 people we know….we usually run into folks at the grocery store…and Home Depot….and the restaurants we dine at….and the local events (be they charity or fun!)….our friends even comment on how many people we seem to know in Placerville and we are not locals. Arriving just over 6 years ago and taking over the inn we did not know a soul here in town - though we had stayed at the inn down the... Read Full Story
September Special at the inn in Placerville
Yes, fall is in the air in El Dorado County.  Cooler nights, and still warm days…. Enjoy the fall splenders of beautiful El Dorado County. Spend a few days at the Albert Shafsky House B&B and take advantage of 25% off a two night stay or 10% off a one night stay. This special is for new bookings only and ends September 30, 2008. Read Full Story
A great winery, near the inn: Boeger
  We are lucky to have so many great wineries just minutes from ourPlacerville bed and breakfast. Beoger is a great place to spend the afternoon as they have lovely grounds, and a wonderful group of staff in the tasting room. In the three decades since Boeger Winery was founded, they have been committed to only one standard: quality. They have built on their education and experience to produce exceptional wines. They are able to control the quality of our wines because they grow over 90... Read Full Story
Kindle, books and Innkeepers
I have now had my Kindle for about 3 months and have to say “I Love It”, best product I have purchased in a long time.  What is a Kindle? It is like an IPod for books, and yes, it can “read to you” if you like to listen to books on “tape”. I find reading very relaxing and is something that I am always asking our guests…”What are you reading?”. Now I will have to start asking, “What’s on your Kindle?” In the short time I have had it, I have downloaded a number of books, via the FREE... Read Full Story
Sample breakfast at the Placerville Bed and Breakfast
THe reason people stay at B&B’s is partly breakfast, always a special treat at the Albert Shafsky House in Placerville. Read Full Story
Placerville makes a great one-tank trip this Summer or Fall
From a recent article I posted…. Placerville is a great destination for California or NV travelers seeking a getaway that fulfills a long distance desire. Here you can find great wines, shops, restaurants, & starting in September, Apple Hill orchards just minutes away in Camino. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 05, 2008 – Placerville, Calif. — Placerville is a great destination for California or Nevada travelers seeking a quick getaway that fulfills a long distance... Read Full Story
Upcoming events in Placerville, near our bed and breakfast
Need and reason to get away? AUGUST 10th, Craft Faire, 8AM - 3PM. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association. For info call (530) 672-3436. AUGUST 16th, Girls’ Night Out, 6PM to 9PM. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association. For info call (530) 672-3436. SEPTEMBER 28th, Antique Street Faire, - 8AM to 3PM. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association. For info call (530) 672-3436. OCTOBER 5th, Hangtown Jazz Jubilee, 11AM – 5PM. For info call (530) 622-8186. OCTOBER 18th... Read Full Story
Artist “drawn” to Placerville Bed and Breakfast
From PRLog.com Randall J. Peterson has completed his first drawing of a California bed and breakfast, the Albert Shafsky House in Placerville, CA. While he has been commissioned a number of times in the midwest this is his first pointillism piece located in CA. OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 01, 2008 – Award-winning artist, Randall J. Peterson has completed his first drawing of a California bed and breakfast, the Albert Shafsky House in Placerville, CA.  While he has... Read Full Story