CARYN WILSON, OWNER/INNKEEPER
Caryn's fascination with Victorian houses began about 25 years ago, when she purchased a do-it-yourself dollhouse kit. After a few frustrating attempts to glue the foundation and three walls together, it became clear that dealing with an already-built, real-life Victorian would be a whole lot easier.
In 2006, Caryn and daughter Nichole purchased the home at 210 East Street, which was previously a bed-and-breakfast. The home was reintroduced to Three Rivers as Voyager's Inn as part of the 2007 Holiday Homes Tour.
Caryn grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. She developed a passion for the flute at an early age, which led her to the Interlochen Arts Academy, and later to the University of Illinois to study with renowned flutists Charles Delaney and Alexander Murray. Her professional music activities included several years as a high school band director, and over twenty years as director of church choirs for all age groups. Caryn served as Administrator of the American Board of Otolaryngology (testing/certifying organization for ear, nose and throat specialists) for 24 years. She retired in August 2009 and is enjoying her new life as an innkeeper.
Caryn's enjoys reading, quilting, sewing and playing her flute when she is not busy keeping a 110-year-old house in running order.
| PEGGY DEAMES,
INNKEEPER
Margaret (Peggy) has lived in Three Rivers for 18 years. She loves history, and nearly drove her children insane with her insistence on reading all historical markers on family vacations. Thus, she finds living and working in a 100 year old home a perfect fit.
While Caryn is definitely the handy woman in this duo, never fearing to paint, drill and hammer, Peggy is the pillow fluffer and pancake flipper. That summer job as a breakfast cook in college and years of being a mom and foodie prepared her to host your stay at Voyager's Inn.
Professionally, Peggy practiced for many years as a registered nurse in maternal/child health and as a woman's health nurse practitioner. Her passion for a holistic approach to healthy living led her to ownership of Love Your Mother, an earth-friendly store in historic downtown Three Rivers. Peggy volunteers at World Fare, (a fair-trade store), and is actively involved in the Three Rivers Sustainable Food Group, which promotes local sustainable food production.
Peggy's other passions include reading, writing, word games, dancing, learning about local history, walking and traveling. In short, she is into enjoying the journey called life and sharing that with others.
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