Mermaid Denise helped arrange this special getaway and she shares Elizabeth’s email of thanks here.
Hey Denise!
I spoke with you earlier about your Beach Retreats for Heroes program this weekend. First, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart that y’all are going so far out of your way to make Veteran’s Day special for not only my veteran but myself as well. My husband, Jason actually used to be stationed at Ft. Stewart before we were married, and he always speaks very fondly of his time in Savannah and days off spent at Tybee. We have never been able to visit Tybee Island together, so this is such a nice surprise. He is very excited to show me around his old stompin’ grounds. I must also say that I selfishly am so excited to have the opportunity to stay in Mary Kay Andrews’ cottage! I discovered her books while a student at the College of Charleston and immediately fell in love with her southern tales. She is my most favorite author! Y’all are truly making dreams come true!
Here is a little bit about my husband, Jason Widner. He is originally from Seattle, Washington, and he became a soldier in the Army in February 2004 where he was first stationed at Ft. Stewart. He soon after deployed to Tikrit, Iraq for 12 months. He then deployed in 2007 for the second time for 15 months to the Al Anbar Province. His third deployment was to Northern Afghanistan from June to November of 2010. We currently reside in Columbia, SC where Jason is in school completing his bachelor’s degree, and I am becoming certified to teach Special Education. For the Widners, the Army is truly a family affair because Jason’s older brother, Dan, is also a veteran having served two tours overseas.
I’ve also attached a picture of Jason taking a quick break during a patrol in August of 2007 during his second deployment.
Again, thank you so very much for reaching out to members of the armed forces in such a generous way! It is so truly appreciated!
Have a wonderful afternoon,
Elizabeth North-Widner
It’s a story that touches every American man and woman and every person on this earth that is safe and at home with loved ones. You see, it’s not just a soldier’s story. It’s the story of spouses and parents and siblings and children and co-workers and friends who must carry on while their loved one is away in service to us all.
What can you do? Be a good listener. Be a good neighbor. Be a good friend. Be grateful. Be thankful.
We are so excited to help support the Tybee Sea Turtles program through sales of our Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee!
Mermaid Cottages has created its own line of Custom Coffees. The first to reach your cups this year is Mermaid Morning Bliss available exclusively in our Cottages or at Seaside Sisters. To order your Mermaid Coffee by the pound please email Diane!
Our Coffee makes a great souvenir or take-home gift, but best of all, the Mermaid Morning Bliss sales help support the Tybee Sea Turtles programs!
Sea Turtle Season: Tybee Island’s Sea Turtle season runs from May 1st thru Oct 31st. During this time Loggerhead Sea Turtles come to our beaches to lay their eggs, and 60 days later hatch, and the babies race to the sea.
Mermaid Cottages has always been a proud supporter of the NESTS program and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Sea Turtle Project. Now, the Mermaid Morning Bliss will help us in these efforts! For more information about Tybee Sea Turtles or to find out how you can be involved, click here to visit the website or call (912) 786-5917 for more information.
Tybee Island will be hosting its first Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014 Weekend Nov 14-16th. 50 military families will be selected to receive a 3 Night Vacation Package for only $125.00. For more info and to enter: http://bit.ly/Tybee_Heroes Entries must be recieved by Oct. 15th Also, don’t miss the Tybee Salutes Heroes Parade on Saturday, November 15th at 1pm!
Mermaid Cottages announces Beach Retreats For Heroes 2013! Our third annual Beach Retreats For Heroes is about to get underway. We will begin accepting requests for reservations on Monday, October 28, 2013 for stays over November 1, 2 and 3, 2013.
Each year, Mermaid Cottages invites heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat for a weekend. We want to share our Cottage Charm and Coastal Calm with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.
* The available dates are November 1, 2 and 3, 2013.
* Cottages are available on a first come/first serve basis.
* Beach Retreats For Heroes includes your cottage rental. You pay only the $69 Reservations Fee, the Housekeeping Fee ($100-175 depending on the cottage), and a Pet Fee ($100), if you are bringing a pet.
* Enter your full name, address, phone number, email address and your credit card information to cover the reservations fee, housekeeping fee, and pet fee (if you’re bringing a pet).
* Once we receive and process your request, we will adjust all the charges and your credit card will only be charged for the $69 Reservations Fee, the applicable Housekeeping Fee and the applicable Pet Fee (if you’re bringing a pet).
* In the COMMENTS section, be sure to type in that you are coming for Beach Retreats For Heroes 2013. Please also include your military information (military branch, where stationed, etc) and if you are bringing a pet.
* Limit one complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability.
* Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included.
* Please be prepared to share photos of you and your family having fun on your beach retreat (you may post them on our Social Media sites or email them to barwick.david@yahoo.com). We’d like to share them with our individual cottage owners to thank them for providing their cottages and for supporting Beach Retreats For Heroes.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest, Google+ and our blogs to find out how to make the most of your beach retreat. Mermaid Cottages’ 3rd Annual Beach Retreats For Heroes celebrates the best of America! Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!
It’s a story that touches every American man and woman and every person on this earth that is safe and at home with loved ones. You see, it’s not just a soldier’s story. It’s the story of spouses and parents and siblings and children and co-workers and friends who must carry on while their loved one is away in service to us all.
What can you do? Be a good listener. Be a good neighbor. Be a good friend. Be grateful. Be thankful.
Say Thank You. Celebrate homecomings. Make A Difference.
Each year, Mermaid Cottages invites heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat over this four-day weekend. We want to share our Cottage Charm and Coastal Calm with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.
* The available dates are November 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2012.
* Cottages are available on a first come/first serve basis.
* Beach Retreats For Heroes includes your cottage rental. You pay only the $39 Reservations Fee, the Housekeeping Fee ($100-175 depending on the cottage), and a Pet Fee ($100), if you are bringing a pet.
* Enter your full name, address, phone number, email address and your credit card information to cover the reservations fee, housekeeping fee, and pet fee (if you’re bringing a pet).
* Once we receive and process your request, we will adjust all the charges and your credit card will only be charged for the $39 Reservations Fee, the applicable Housekeeping Fee and the applicable Pet Fee (if you’re bringing a pet).
* In the COMMENTS section, be sure to type in that you are coming for Beach Retreats For Heroes 2012. Please also include your military information (military branch, where stationed, etc) and if you are bringing a pet.
* Limit one complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability.
* Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included.
* Please be prepared to share photos of you and your family having fun on your beach retreat (you may post them on our Social Media sites or email them to barwick.david@yahoo.com. We’d like to share them with our individual cottage owners to thank them for providing their cottages and for supporting Beach Retreats For Heroes.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest, Google+ and our blogs to find out how to make the most of your beach retreat. Beach Retreats For Heroes 2012 celebrates the best of America! Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!
Mermaid Cottages announces Beach Retreats For Heroes, November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2011!
We’re inviting heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat this weekend. We want to share our cozy cottages and our historic homes with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.
Our men and women who serve in the military, their spouses, their children and their families are our modern day heroes who inspire us to make a difference. Mermaid Cottages makes a difference by giving back to those who serve.
Our Beach Retreats For Heroes is open to the active military heroes who qualify:
* One complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability
* Available dates are November 10,11,12 and 13, 2011
* Includes all nightly cottage rental rates and taxes. All you pay is the Housekeeping Fee and Pet Fee (if appliable)
* Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included
Mermaid Denise and Mermaid Jan are waiting to coordinate your Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat For Heroes. Please call them at 912 655 6525 to book your getaway.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and our blogs to find out when we’re hosting our next Beach Retreats For Heroes! Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!
Have you ever stopped to check where some of the products you purchase are actually manufactured or created?
How many times do you automatically pick up a product and purchase it without reading where it’s produced and without knowing whether it helps support the American economy and American workers? It’s not always easy, but it’s a good habit we should all practice when we can.
This year Mermaid Cottages wants to spotlight products and services created and produced here and we want to encourage everyone to take the time to look closer at purchases we all make. We’ll be sharing our favorite Made In America goods and we hope you will, too. When you find great products you’d like to help promote please share them with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter and with comments on our blogs.
Each of us has the power to affect change and to take an active part in creating jobs and stimulating the economy. We’ll start the ball rolling by announcing that Mermaid Cottages is offering Gift Certificates for stays in our cozy cottages and historic homes. You can purchase Mermaid Cottages Gift Certificates in any denomination or you can design your own Gift Certificate for an entire stay. We can even help you with Gift Certificates for specific cottages! And, don’t forget you can even purchase our world famous Mermaid CottagesMorning Bliss Coffee, our all natural Beach Bum Biscuits Dog Treats, our Note Cards and Calendars created by celebrated artist Fifi Flowers and how about our new J-Prons!
Just email diane@mermaidcottages.com or give us a call at 912 313 0784. Let’s make gift giving fun and let’s all make a difference! Tis the season to buy American! We’re making our lists, so how about you?
Lord, have mercy! Did y’all see that Paula Deen is offering an off-season special to stay at her beautiful Tybee Island retreat,Y\’all Come Inn?
Here’s what Miss Paula posted on her Facebook page:
Are y’all coming to Savannah any time this winter? Stay at my beautiful beach retreat and get one additional night FREE when you stay two nights or more! Every stay also includes a personally autographed cookbook, a basket full of goodies AND…. VIP GTD restaurant reservations at both Uncle Bubba’s and Lady & Sons! No waiting! Valid November 1st , 2011 thru Feb 29th, 2012. Please visit www.mermaidcottages.com.
Our phones are just a ringing to beat the band and as much as we love to talk we can’t talk to all of y’all at once. If you’d like to book one of Paula Deen’s Y’all Come Inn specials, please go directly to Mermaid Cottages and book your reservation directly online. In the Comments section please type Paula Deen Special and we’ll take care of the rest.
We can’t wait for y’all to get here! Y’all comin’?
It’s a Hero’s Homecoming Welcome for our wonderful guests, Elizabeth and Jason, staying at Mary Kay Andrews\’ beautiful Breeze Inn Cottage this week. Mermaid Cottages is hosting Beach Retreats For Heroes in honor and celebration of our active service men and women and Veterans Day.
Tybee Island will be hosting its first Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014 Weekend Nov 14-16th. 50 military families will be selected to receive a 3 Night Vacation Package for only $125.00. For more info and to enter: 
