Hosted by the Bed and Breakfasts of Historic Cape Cod Bay
January 17-19, 2009
February 6-8, 2009
March 6-8, 2009
The 16 Bed and Breakfasts of Historic Cape Cod Bay present “INNtense... INNvaluable... INNtimate Education for Aspiring Innkeepers”, a 3-day/2-night weekend seminar that provides comprehensive coverage of personal and professional topics affecting aspiring innkeepers, plus a chance to tour an assortment of inns and speak one-on-one with veteran innkeepers actively running inns of all sizes on Cape Cod. The weekend includes 12+ hours of classroom time to cover the “inns and outs” of business planning, financing, and marketing a bed and breakfast inn, as well as an opportunity to tour a diverse collection of inns – from 3-room B and Bs, to full service inns, and inns with spa services.
The weekend kicks off with a welcome reception and wine tasting held at The Wine List in Hyannis. Participants have an opportunity to talk with a varied group of innkeepers, including single parents and expatriates. Unique to this program is the opportunity to discuss sensitive issues that affect innkeeper’s personal lives, such as raising children at the inn, as well as the fundamental aspects of how to organize a Band B cooking school, remodel and decorate an inn, or network to build business during optional break-out sessions held on Sunday afternoon.
Cost to attend the seminar is $275 for one or $350 for a couple, which includes all take home materials, lunch on both Saturday and Sunday, plus the wine tasting.
Accommodations are additional, however the individual inns offer special pricing for seminar participants. See your innkeeper for details or visit the Bed and Breakfasts of Historic Cape Cod Bay directory.
