You’re invited to The Inns at St. Albans for an immersive weekend of holiday-themed culinary classes, craft workshops and dining engagements! Join us November 1 and 2 for Season’s Eatings, a two-day dive into all things Christmas with festive hosts Vicki Ott and Sherrie Wehner. The weekend includes overnight accommodations and a full slate of activities at International Choux Co. along with other venues on premise. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration for holiday menus and decor or just wanting to escape before the hustle and bustle of the hectic holiday season sets in, we welcome you to our historic destination for two days of festivities sure to get you “INN” the spirit.

Vicki Ott is a Saint Louis native, graduate of the University of Missouri and now 50-year resident of Columbia, Missouri living with her husband, John. They raised two children and have two adorable grandchildren.

Early in their marriage, they renovated a 1914 school house in Rocheport, Missouri and created the ten room “Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast.” For the next 14 years Vicki enriched her hospitality, culinary and design skills.

Vicki has been instrumental in working with her husband and son in their family historic preservation business of acquiring, restoring and repurposing historic properties in Columbia and Ely, Minnesota. Her work in preservation has cultivated a strong eye for detail and an appreciation for bringing new life to brings that may be considered old and forgotten.

Vicki’s passion for cooking, decorating and entertaining have been a constant in her life. She enjoys all types of creative pursuits from designing kitchens or baking for Christmas, to exploring vintage shops for inspiration. And she loves to share this joy with friends.