Cynthia and Joey on the Seattle Ferry celebrating their anniversary. The Paulsons at the Columbia River. They take as many opportunities as
possible to do mini-getaways to enjoy their wonderful life together.
When you to come visit we want you to have an extraordinary experience that is wonderful, and hopefully one that you will carry with
you as you leave. We realize that each guest who visits is here for a special purpose; and as there are no accidents in life, it is our quest to
provide an unparalleled, and highly personalized experience for each person that sojourns with us. Our desire is to serve you in a style
that will afford you an experience of Renewal and Rejuvenation. A Sanctuary is warm, welcoming, and operated in the highest regard
for the guests.
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Cynthia has been a public school educator in Choral Music, Washington State History, English, and American History for 25
years. She is also a professional pianist and vocalist, and teaches privately as well; playing in venues around the Spokane,
Green Bluff and Couer D' Lene areas. She also is a Pink Papaya Party Independent owner, and these amazing botanical spa products
can be experienced during your stay. Cynthia has a genuine love of people, a great sense of humor, and her warm personality
will give you a welcoming feeling.
Joey is a retired electrician who is thoroughly engaged in inventing culinary delights. He has a great green thumb in his vegetable
and flower garden, and also has a group of contented hens that keep busy laying eggs for his kitchen creations. He has an eclectic
collection of CDs and is well versed in many genres of music.
Our Dream
We have thought about having our own unique bed and breakfast has been a vision since 1993.
Over the last18 years we have stayed in more than 40 bed and breakfasts in places such as:
Whidbey Island, Washington; Vancouver Island, Canada; New Orleans, Louisiana;
Flagstaff, Arizona; Kamiah, Idaho; Kansas City, Missouri; Portland, Oregon; Kaui, Hawaii;
and Orlando, Florida. They studied what she would do in here own establishment, and put into
practice what would keep guests coming back for more. After purchasing this beautiful home on
a property that provided a wonderful home that had such a stellar view, she recognized that this
was the setting in which she would create A Sanctuary.