I'm Shari and I met Lee 12/24/94 in
California. I was working for the government in a nonchallenging, mid-management position and he was a merchant
marine going to ports all over the world. When we began traveling together, he introduced me to bed and breakfasts. We
enjoyed them so much that I told him that when he retired, we should run our own B&B. He thought
it was such a great idea and told his family who lives here in Rapid City.
One day his aunt called to let us know that Sweetgrass was up to sale. That weekend
we decided to think about it while camping in the mountains. On the way up, we bought a book called "Idiots
Guide to Running a Bed and Breakfast" (or something similar). Since we read the book cover to cover
and had been to many B&Bs, we decided we were "experts". That Sunday night, he flew out and on Wednesday, we
bought Sweetgrass.
I've lived in 11 states, came here sight unseen
and we have not regretted a moment. We've had the most interesting and fun guests. We've enjoyed
spending time listening and talking with them. I have had guests from Canada, Japan, China, Columbia, Germany,
France, Belguim, England, Russia - - how cool is that!
On top of all that, Lee's family here is the greatest, really wonderful people. We've also met such nice,
down to earth people here and have made many great friends. I'm now working on getting my mother to move out here since
I know I won't ever leave this area.
Shari
Rose and Lee Havorka
Some of my favorite things and
hobbies!
My friends
Several organizations I am involved in
Leopard car seat covers
ATV'ing
in the hills
My roomba
Sunflowers and Stargazer lillies
Cats
eBay
Working with glass
Mexican
food
