Loni Parrish purchased the Maggie Littlefield historic house in the spring of 2006. With the help of Kris Utz, owner of the prestigious Black Walnut Inn, she started developing a plan to transform it into a top-notch local Bed & Breakfast. Kris Utz was instrumental in conceiving the conceptual business plan and obtaining the conditional use permit from the city of Newberg.

Loni's own daughters were also an integral part of the process, providing site drawings of the house and gardens, and beginning the physical preparation for the remodel.

More than a dream come true, the completion of the remodel was a vision come true. Over time, Loni collected potential fabrics and décor pieces, while developing the overall concepts of each room. The initial design plan was to provide a private bathroom for each of the suites and update the décor, while maintaining the structure’s beautiful historical elements. Read more...