Company coming for the holidays and you have no extra spot for them to rest their weary heads? Send them up the road. Literally. Brickhaven Bed and Breakfast in Corbett offers one of the best views we have, overlooking the Columbia River. Locals Phyllis and Ed Thiemann own the unique and charming 5,000 sq. ft. home that boasts two guest rooms as well as an apartment. One can stay no longer than 14 days in the guest rooms, but can camp out for months or longer in the apartment suite. The private living quarters for Phyllis and Ed allow for them to have guests in their home all year long while maintaining a normal routine. The home was purchased in 1996 and took a year to "touch up" before opening as a B&B. There are many wonderful stories to tell about the place as well as fabulous features, such as the DRAGON bathtub! Ed has owned an auto service center for 43 years on 24th and Powell, while Phyllis has sold real estate, modeled, sold playground equipment, and even drove a UPS truck! Currently she is running the B&B while also pursuing her love of singing with her sister Carnetta and brother in law, Sonny. The "Timeless Trilogy" group have been together for many years and have donated their talents to numerous Corbett events such as July 4th, Veteran's Breakfast, and the Santa Breakfast to name a few. "We actually do hire ourselves out" laughs Phyllis, "but we also just love supporting our community!" Asked what she loves most about her home, she told me it was the fact her home and business are her ministry. Many, many folks have come from all over the world and she has been able to offer them a place to gather their thoughts, rest and talk with her and Ed while enjoying God's beauty. What a beautiful gift to be able to share with someone.
