From the Rose Room

"Your beautiful home is such an oasis for weary travelers. The Rose Room is a wonderful way to remember such a lady and mother. The hospitality from refreshing herbal tea to a delicious breakfast was superb. You even provided us with the blankets for the rodeo! Thank you for the smiles and all the special treatment." -- The C's

"They tell us that the history of our country is now being written on T-Shirts. Perhaps this is happening but I happen to feel a great story of life in these United States can be told from the experiences at B&Bs.; I'm reading all the accounts in this diary of all the travelers you, Elly & Lee, have comforted these many years, a warm picture of people caring about people is emerging that makes my heart sing! It's all here in the pages spelling out their thanks for peace and quiet in the 20th century storm -- a haven where we gather ourselves and go forth refreshed and enriched. Thank you for being here. I am lucky to have found you." -- EM

"The Rose Room came alive the first night we arrived when we started reading a bedtime story to each other about the life and adventures of Elly's mother. What a wonderful room -- a wonderful tribute to this lovely lady. Thanks for sharing her with us! You gave us her memories so we might know Rose in September." -- J & J

"We began our stay in the Western Room -- a very comfortable and homey room. Then we moved to the Rose Room -- a very elegant room with a bit of nostalgia. Both rooms were wonderful as were the breakfasts for the two mornings we were here. Thanks for being such great hosts -- just the right amount of help from you both and just the right amount of space, too." -- L & M

"We stay in B&Bs; because we like a homey atmosphere and we like to talk to someone who knows about the area we are in. You fulfilled our expectations of a perfect B&B; beautifully! Thank you for your recommendations for dinner, highways and sites to see. Also Elly, thank you for sharing your history. It's so wonderful that your mother left you the precious gift of her life story. It was a window to the past." -- D & T

From the Memories Room

"On my way to Vancouver, Washington -- I stayed at the best Bed & Breakfast place in the USA and I know I will never forget -- neither will I ever find another like it." -- EP

"This was our first experience with a B&B; and a wonderful one it was! We will recommend you to everyone that asks. Your antiques are splendid!" -- S & E

"Ted & I are old 'hats' in the B&B; staying -- our mode of living both in England and Canada. Without a doubt this has been the best and the warmest welcome. Your effort in decor shows with everything in each room, you hard work in the meals shows at each sitting, your love of life shows in your conversation, your love of people shows in your warm welcome and your love for each other shows in your eyes. You will be thought of for a very long time." -- T & N

"I've stayed in B&Bs; in Europe, but this was the warmest, nicest, most cozy of all!!! I loved the dancing sunflower clock . . . Thank you for being so nice." -- S

"I don't want to go back to 'real' life! My stay here in Cody - at Parson's Pillow - has been most excellent! Lee & Elly you are wonderful, fun-loving people. You really know what you're doing -- God bless you always." -- LM

"What a day we had here! The breakfast -- pumpkin pancakes and fresh home grown (by Lee) raspberries." -- The C's

From the Western Room

"I was made to feel so at home . . . This room captures well the Western spirit. Best mattress, best breakfast and best hospitality. The Best Western down the road should change its name, for you're the best!" -- DB

"The best B&B; we've ever stayed in! Lee's jokes and Elly's caring and sweetness -- wow, the barbed wire bacon was super! What a comfortable, fun time we had in Cody!" -- S & K

"This is the best of the West. We love the Western Room and all of its unique furnishings. Cleanliness is truly next to Godliness with the bathroom in the steeple. We loved the tin tub & the rope in the corners. The pony clock is the most fun wake-up call ever." -- M & A

"Your place is wonderful. I see why our guests love being at Parson's Pillow. You're gracious and helpful and wonderful to talk to. Your rooms are delightful and your food is creative, attractive and tasty. From one innkeeper to another, Bravo!" -- DB

"Thank you so much for your warm welcome and making our brief stay with you so enjoyable. The thought and vision and hard work you have put into the transformation and creation is quite remarkable -- something which we feel must be quite unique. To have slept in the Western Room was a great experience, and to have sat down to breakfast with a table set in your style was memorable. We will return to England with treasured memories of our stay." -- B & E

"We had a great time in your "steeple" room. I'm not sure what we like best -- the tin tub or the cowboy alarm! Thanks so much, also for your gracious hospitality!" -- M & C

From the Garden Room

"We have been guests at quite a few B&Bs; in Texas, Massachusetts and Vermont. Your Parson's Pillow is one of the tops. Our Garden Room was delightful as our hosts and the breakfast was truly gourmet! I appreciate all the little touches for comfort and convenience and how spotless our accommodations were. I'm happy to have read the Fodor recommendation to have had this special opportunity." -- M & B

"Here's a free verse to express our heartfelt appreciation of your hospitality:

Parson's Pillow Remembered
Warm greetings at the curb upon arrival,
Guidance and reservations in finding a local eatery,
A "Garden Room" that bloomed with charm,
A sharing of places to go and things to do,
Early morning conversation with enlightening tidbits,
A fascinating recounting of the edifice's reconstruction,
Nose - tingling aromas to arouse one each a.m.,
Gourmet breakfasts complete with crystal and linen,
A front porch that featured a breeze and friendly passersby.
Hospitality that offered the best of Wyoming's warmth,
Alas, California lost two of its best in the early 90's,
All in all, a memory to treasure epitomizes this experience."
-- A & D

"We will always be grateful for the snow storm in Red Lodge! Otherwise we would have missed your wonderful inn!! You made us feel like family. We've never slept in a church before. We've slept through sermons, but never all night! Church is fun here! We award you 4 forks and a golden spoon for breakfast. Everything was wonderful!" -- R & W

"We're so glad Ron at Spahn's Big Horn B&B; suggested your inn. The room is spacious, the bed comfortable, everything very pleasant. And it's especially nice to be so close to downtown. We haven't used the car since 5:15 yesterday." -- K & J