FROM SURVIVING
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A NEW CHAPTER AT THE MAGNOLIA INN |
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Dear Friends of The Magnolia Inn,
As we step into a brand-new year, I’ve been reflecting deeply on what 2025 meant — not just for this house, but for me personally.
2025 was the year of surviving.
It was a year of grit, long days, quiet wins, lessons learned the hard way, and showing up even when the path forward wasn’t always clear. The Magnolia Inn grew — sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once — but always intentionally.
And now, with a full year behind us, I can say this with confidence:
2026 will be the year of thriving.
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A LOOK BACK: 2025 BY THE NUMBERS
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2025 was about survival — learning the rhythms of the house, the seasons, and our guests. By year’s end, that work translated into:
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Achieved a steady 35% stable occupancy by fall 2025, setting the stage for intentional growth in 2026.
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Approximately 700 guests hosted, with a strong number of loyal customers returning as repeat guests.
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Hosted 13 private events, from celebrations to intimate gatherings.
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Hosted three wellness retreats for caregivers in partnership with A Mother’s Rest.
Every number represents real people — weekend getaways, milestone celebrations, quiet mornings on the porch, and memories made within these walls. |
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WHAT THRIVING LOOKS LIKE IN 2026 |
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Thriving doesn’t mean doing everything.
It means doing the right things, well, and with care.
In 2026, we’ll continue refining what guests love most — comfort, charm, and thoughtful details — while elevating the overall experience through enhanced in-room amenities (including the introduction of curated mini bars), seasonal touches, and personalized add-ons that make every stay feel restorative.
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This year, my focus is anchored in three core pillars that guide every decision at The Magnolia Inn: |
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Overnight Stays & Guest Experiences |
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In 2026, we’ll continue refining what guests love most — comfort, charm, and thoughtful details — while elevating the overall experience through enhanced amenities, seasonal touches, and curated add-ons that make stays feel personal and restorative. |
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Private Events & Celebrations |
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From intimate wedding weekends to showers, teas, and reunions, this pillar will grow with clearer offerings, smoother planning, and more intentional packages that make hosting here feel effortless and joyful. |
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Beyond overnight stays and private celebrations, The Magnolia Inn is growing as a place for shared experiences. In 2026, we’ll continue expanding our calendar of inn-hosted and ticketed events designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, and connection.
These experiences will include candlelit evenings, trivia nights, etiquette classes, Dessert in the Dark, a Bridgerton-inspired ball, and other thoughtfully curated gatherings — including participation in community-wide initiatives like Downtown Clayton’s Last Friday in Clayton. Each event is designed to honor the character of the house while inviting guests and neighbors alike to experience it in new and memorable ways. |
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Overnight Stays & Guest Experiences
In 2026, we’ll continue refining what guests love most — comfort, charm, and thoughtful details — while elevating the overall experience through enhanced amenities, seasonal touches, and curated add-ons that make stays feel personal and restorative.
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Private Events & Celebrations
From intimate wedding weekends to showers, teas, and reunions, this pillar will grow with clearer offerings, smoother planning, and more intentional packages that make hosting here feel effortless and joyful.
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Community Experiences
Beyond overnight stays and private celebrations, The Magnolia Inn is growing as a place for shared experiences. In 2026, we’ll continue expanding our calendar of inn-hosted and ticketed events designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, and connection. |
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These experiences will include candlelit evenings, trivia nights, etiquette classes, Dessert in the Dark, a Bridgerton-inspired ball, and other thoughtfully curated gatherings — including participation in community-wide initiatives like Downtown Clayton’s Last Friday in Clayton. Each event is designed to honor the character of the house while inviting guests and neighbors alike to experience it in new and memorable ways. |
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LOOKING AHEAD: 2026 INITIATIVES |
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Here’s a glimpse of what’s on the horizon this year:
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Expanded signature events and hosted experiences (from immersive evenings and themed gatherings to hands-on classes and seasonal favorites)
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Continued growth in wedding offerings, including the introduction of intimate weddings alongside our full wedding weekend experiences
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Deeper community and nonprofit partnerships, as well as new business-to-business collaborations that support local creatives, makers, and mission-aligned organizations
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Sustainable growth that protects both the house and the humans running it
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Every initiative is rooted in the same commitment:
To create meaningful experiences with care, beauty, and intention. |
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Thank You for Being Part of This Story
If you stayed with us, celebrated with us, shared our name, or simply followed along — thank you. This house thrives because of the people who believe in what it stands for.
Here’s to a year of abundance, beauty, and breathing room.
Here’s to thriving — together. |
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With Gratitude, |
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