Welcome to our elegant Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Our home is the oldest surviving lumber baron's home in historic Stillwater, birthplace of Minnesota.

Relax in the charming surrounding of the scenic St. Croix River Valley where you can, explore antique shops, ride the dinner train, float in a hot air balloon or enjoy fine dining.

Jacob Bean, co-founder of the Hersey, Bean and Brown Lumber mill, purchased this towering four story mansion in 1880. In 1901, the house was the setting for the grand, high Victorian wedding of his daughter, Ann Bean, to Albert S. Lehmicke, a prominent Stillwater banker. That same year Jacob and his wife Cynthia moved westward to California, leaving the residence to Ann and Albert. Since the home stayed in the family until 1957, the Ann Bean Mansion still retains the finest in Victorian design which includes ornately carved oak fireplaces, shutters that fold into 18 inch thick walls, and two stately towers with magnificent views of the St. Croix Valley. The house is being carefully restored to its original splendor.

We welcome guests at check-in time with seasonal refreshments from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The parlor is always open to curl-up with a good book, play the grand piano, or share friendly conversation.

Our mansion with a double parlor and dining room is also available for weddings and business meetings or seasonal events. Guest rooms are air conditioned.

Breakfasts:

Breakfast is a special occasion at the Ann Bean Mansion. A leisurely four course breakfast is served at 9:00 in the dining room with linens, china, and a fire in the fireplace, or enjoy breakfast in bed with hot coffee, fresh pastries, breads, and fruits.

Rooms:

Tower Room:

This cozy third floor room, furnished in antique wicker, includes the third and fourth levels of the tower with a spectacular view of Stillwater and the St. Croix River. The Tower Room has both a double whirlpool bath and a fireplace.

Ann & Albert's Room:

This impressive 20' x 20' master bedroom with large bay window features a magnificent fireplace and hand carved oak Victorian bedroom set, hand painted ceiling, and large private bath with double whirlpool.

Guest Room:

An elegant room for important guests, this room has a bay window, carved oak mantel over the wood burning fireplace, an antique queen size brass sleigh bed and private bath with double whirlpool.

Jacob's Room:

Spacious, sunny and romantic, Jacob's room has a large in-room whirlpool, wood burning fireplace, queen size bed, and private bath with original marble shower. A mahogany hand carved bedroom set and mantel grace this room.

Cynthia's Room:

This third floor room with sloping ceilings has a unique charm that includes a wood burning fireplace with cherry mantle, ornate iron and brass queen size bed, a private bath in the east tower with a 6 foot round whirlpool tub and great views of the St. Croix River Valley.