Category: Meet the Innkeepers

Updated February 23, 2026. Located on Galena’s historic downtown Main Street, the Main Street Inn is a cozy, inviting place to relax that is listed…

The Aldrich Guest House offers the perfect escape to historic downtown Galena.  Rated the #5 BnB in the U.S., Aldrich offers five luxurious guest rooms…

How long have you been an innkeeper? 10+ Years of Hospitality and Customer Service Experience. Nate comes from the hospitality industry with nearly 10 years of…

John and Jim Shopofski-Walch are the Innkeepers at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages in Galena, IL

How many years have you been innkeepers?Janet and I have been innkeepers since July, 2018. What is your favorite part about our community/Galena? My favorite…

How many years have you been innkeepers? All three of us became innkeepers in 2019. What is your favorite part about our community/Galena? Mark: Educated…

How many years have you been an innkeeper? I wanted to own a bed and breakfast since my first stay at the Windward House in…

How many years have you been an innkeeper?We have been innkeepers at Lamberson Guest House since September 2020. Prior to purchasing Lamberson we lived in…

How many years have you been an innkeeper? I have been an innkeeper for 15 years. What is your favorite part about our community/Galena? Having…

How many years have you been innkeepers / in the hospitality business? Slobo and I have each been in the hospitality business for over 25…