Marty and I purchased the Inn in June 2018 – 4 months before I merged my Financial Consulting firm of 33 years and Retired – sort of… . We were still very involved in the Bible Study we started in 2003.

Many thought we were crazy to buy the Inn. I’d had a lot of business experience but neither of us had any experience in the Hospitality business. So, why did we take the leap? Very simply, we thought it was an important business for Lindsborg but it needed to be Rejuvenated.

It was obvious early on that it was a prompting from God. Proof of that was in the many Talented people He brought to help us – 1st, to Repair and Remodel the Inn and then to Run it. Brian Freeman (and his crew of craftsmen) were perfect to lead the Repair and Rejuvenation and Marty has a gift in design which drove the Remodeling process. They got it all done in 6 months – which was Amazing!

The 2nd Blessing was critical because we never intended to be Operators – only Owners. So, we needed a Talented and Trustworthy Team to help us. And, this is still the

case 6+ years later! Our initial Innkeeper, Chandra Cooper, jumped right in and helped with the Renovation, did the initial Hiring and led the Team for 3 years.

Then, God brought us Stacey Lott and she quickly learned the Innkeeper job and has built an outstanding Team – all 13 of them! Also, Mike Hoag, our Maintenance Pro also assisted with the Renovation and, he can fix almost anything – which is important for a 100+ yr old building. Never a dull moment!

For the last 6 years Marty and I have visited Lindsborg monthly (10 months of the year) to check on the Inn. We also have a home in town just north on Main Street. During the rest of the year I visit with Stacey our Innkeeper and our Marketing Director, Lori Shultz to be sure we provide whatever support they need. They make the Inn Fun!

Behind the scenes from the beginning is Rudy Fernandez of Grapevine, TX is our Financial Manager. He has worked with me in my Financial Consulting firm and has also been the Financial / Tax Manager for our ministry (LifeMark Ministries) for 20+ years. Talented and Trustworthy – we’ve been Blessed with a wonderful Team – Praise God!

But, there is another Group of people – a much larger group that have been an unexpected and Fantastic Blessing! I mentioned that we like to visit in person monthly each year. When we’re in town we like to drop in for Breakfast on either Friday or Saturday to visit with the Guests.

      

So, if YOU have been a Guest – Thank You and please come back and see us – Soon! And, Tell your Friends -if they are as nice as You, we’d welcome an opportunity to give them Swedish Hospitality. Until then — Sweet Dreams!

 

– Mark and Marty Schupbach