The moose is loose--and that’s good

Some might not think that traveling from Mississippi to Missouri is like entering a different world, but life in the Stoney Creek Hotel in Columbia has definitely opened my eyes to a new world. Outside the hotel stands a moose, his feet in a pond filled with fish. For me, that was the first sign we were entering a unique environment.
As we got settled in our hotel rooms inside, I noticed a moose--actually a stuffed animal version of the wild animal--on the bed. There were different artifacts and articles in the room that reminded us of living in a wilderness cottage. The overall effect was one of relaxation and a feeling of being engaged with nature. Not to mention, there are beautiful trees surrounding the hotel.
There are other differences from traditional hotels, including that we are living in what the hotel calls cottages. The diverse setting and the subtle differences in the hotel make the overall living area fun to explore and get ready to learn.
--Wilton Jackson