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I can't remember the last time I wrote a letter. By that I mean, actually taking a pen in hand and writing on paper what I wanted to say to someone, then folding it into an envelope and mailing it.
If you've done that in your lifetime, you've got a few miles on your odometer, too.
I've done it, but quite possibly not since I was in my 20s.
But I do still write things, with a pen on paper. I draw some surprised looks at meetings sometimes when people notice I'm taking notes with a fountain pen. I have to buy special notebooks to do it, so the ink doesn't turn the page into a giant smudge, but I just love the feeling of a fine nib on good paper. This, I know, makes me a member of a small, nearly extinct, subset of mankind, but then, I'm like that in other ways, too.
For example, I also aspire to building a proper photo darkroom and doing nature photography with a hulking view camera that takes sheets of 8-by-10 black-and-white film. I'm a serious digital photographer and love that process, too, but my early photo gods were Edward Weston and Ansel Adams, and I return to their magic, over and over.
Now, all that said, most of my writing is done on a computer keyboard, or an iPad or iPhone touch screen. The only time I hand-write anything is when I sign a birthday or Christmas card and maybe scrawl a short note. And scrawl is the right word. My handwriting is an ugly amalgam of writing and printing. My signature is completely unintelligible, the result of long-ago management days when I had to sign the pay cards for a staff of 80 reporters, editors and photographers.
But my handwriting was never anything to write home about, even before I learned to type. Years of the Palmer Method (remember that?) failed to create anything approaching elegant handwriting. I fell short of even a functional level.
So I have mixed emotions about a back-to-basics bill that's catching fire in the General Assembly. Our lawmakers want to make it mandatory for all elementary school students to learn cursive handwriting. They also want to condemn the kids to memorizing multiplication tables. If there was anything - anything at all - that I disliked more than handwriting classes when I was a wee one, it was that awful, endless repetition of multiplication tables. I hated it. Loathed it. Despised it. So a move to make it mandatory in North Carolina raised some long-dormant hackles.
But wait. Just the other day I was mentally calculating the size of a lot. I was using those old "times tables" that were burned into my brain more than 50 years ago. Did the same thing when I did a rough calculation of the mileage I got on my last tank of gas. I could have done both bits of math on my iPhone, but doing it in my head was easier and intuitive.
And I still sign my name, on all sorts of documents. How could I have a signature if I didn't have at least some vague relationship with cursive writing? Does a printed "signature" really count?
Some groups are organizing against the mandatory cursive and multiplication instruction. They say it's oh, so 20th century, and I get their point, since we communicate so differently today. But these ancient arts also develop young brains in ways that typing on a computer keyboard can't match. This isn't about politics, or at least, it shouldn't be. Such hardly conservative bastions as California and Massachusetts have adopted similar measures.
I know that handling an iPad is a key classroom skill these days, and there's not much call for writing. And I know every kid has multiple devices at hand to figure the square yardage of that football field.
But it's like playing jazz. You've got to learn the fundamentals before you can improvise on them. It's the same with writin' and 'rithmatic.
Tim White is the Observer's editorial page editor. He can be reached at 486-3504 or firstname.lastname@example.com. You can discuss this column online by going to fayobserver.com/opinion and clicking on today's column.


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The Twitter of the Blue Bird
The Twitter of the Blue Bird
Friday, March 20, 2009
All Buttoned Up
18 comments:
- Jon Kidd said...
Tom Hanks(Ankhs) is gonna have his finger on, quite possibly, the most important button in history. In June....
WV 'nuthea' then 'scoilit' then 'unesse'
- March 20, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- StrangEye said...
Don't forget the big red RESET - "Overcharge" Button that Hillary Clinton gave the Russians.
Clinton Goofs on Russian Translation
- March 20, 2009 at 4:23 PM
- Anadæ Effro said...
Hello? Mr Kidd? Did you just reference the Hadron Collider??? I had to sneak this in here. Enjoy ( :-)}
PS ~ WV is "phipylym" & izzint that sump'n in Cymri?
- March 20, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- soundlessdawn said...
Man Jon, That Tom Hanks thing is just so bizarre.. coming right from "Angels & Demons." Almost as weird as Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck's new Mock~U~Mentary of a fallen actor/Hip Hop artist. Fiction is being woven into Reality like never before.. and at an alarming rate.
- March 20, 2009 at 10:34 PM
- Jon Kidd said...
You might find some interesting information on my post about it. Some help from some synchroheroes in the comments section.
WV in green 'goner'
- March 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM
- A Few Shots to Shaman said...
Smiley Face button in Horton Hears a Who!!!! Your brilliant!
- March 20, 2009 at 11:24 PM
- Andre Heath said...
Amazing synchs.
Don't forget:
Emily Button in Jesus Henry Christ in 2003.
Push the Button in 2004 - Animated Short.
Belly Button in 2004 - 6 strangers are drawn together at one moment, and their lives are changed forever.
Button Pusher in 2008 - Short comedy.
Hnappurinn in 2008, also known as the Button.
Power Button in 2008 - A father tries to steer his son away from misogynistic television programming, but the boy is holding the remote.
The ALIEN Project
- March 20, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Tons of button pushing in Lost.
Heroes had a button when Matt almost blew up the capital.
Richard Arrowsmith noted some buttons on a Rat recently.
You recently hyperlinked to a Dan Akroyd movie with Aliens and brass buttons.
Stephen Colber had a big red button for when Cramer came on the show.
That randomizer button in H2G2.
- March 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- aeolus kephas said...
Just to let you know that the last podcast ("Closing Time") and blog post ("the secret of seers", a dream experience from some years back that i kept private until now) are now up - the snake is shedding his skin. May we meet again soon in some new form or constellation! ; )
Happy Spring Time!
The robins are now here
the stormy one
- March 21, 2009 at 1:58 PM
- Jim said...
Dan Ackroyd is visiting Winnipeg this weekend.
Cool. Maybe i will go meet him.
- March 21, 2009 at 4:04 PM
- Arrowsmith said...
Hey Jake. Just put a new post up which revolves around a video about the Pineal Gland. Would you believe it but the guy in the video refers to the Pineal as a TV Remote Control. We change frequency/channel with each press of the button!
Also couldn't help but notice all the references to the 'i' in amongst your button syncs.
Great timing J
p.s. I even included a Smiley Face in the post. Weird.
- March 21, 2009 at 4:36 PM
- tommy said...
In an episode of Ren and Stimpy (dog and cat), a big red button erases history.
Watch here, copy n paste:
- March 21, 2009 at 6:52 PM
- toure said...
The usage and meaning of "button" has gone through quite a few changes throughout history; from currency to ornamentation to fasteners for clothing... in the modern mechanical age it has become something you PUSH to activate machinery...in essence, a way to bring something from one binary state (inaction) into another (action), on/off, etc.
Our communication online is made possible by a complex binary system of buttons we call a KEY-board. Curious.
Tom Hanks is turning on the collider? Great find Jon. I agree with Steve; I can't help but think that the alarming rate of increasing synchage we're experiencing is connected to the growth of the synchromystic community...
- March 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM
- Jim said...
biospheric tv - the question remains - who is changing the channels?
channek surfer is a great analogy
- March 21, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- db said...
Candy buttons linked to OZ/ZOBAMA Here.
The DynaMen say, "It's time to push the Red Button!" to transform and join many into one entity.
- March 22, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- Terry said...
great stuff. i kinda came across this theme as well a couple weeks ago with Boom goes the dynamite .
- March 22, 2009 at 6:39 PM
- A Figure Eight said...
*snickers* Conversation I had this morning after I had a synch overload on my home computer last night:
Natalie: hey whats up
Katie(me): is there a setting on a computer which allows what you type to come out backwards. or rather, in reverse
Katie: as if you were typing in a mirror
Natalie: ive never heard of that
Katie: ...
Natalie: is that happening to you?
Katie: it did
Natalie: weird
Katie: and i was wondering if i "hit a button"
synch yay
- March 23, 2009 at 8:12 AM
I already saw all the movies, because in generic viagra labs we have tv, anyway almost all the movies here are good for me, spceially the one of the banjamin button, the drama of that movie it's beautiful.
- January 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

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* First U.S. approved flu vaccine using animal cell cultures
* Process is faster than growing virus in chicken eggs
* Novartis will produce vaccine in new North Carolina plant
Nov 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it approved a seasonal flu vaccine produced by Novartis using animal cell culture rather than the traditional manufacturing using chicken eggs - a speedier process that could help build stockpiles in the event of a pandemic.
The vaccine, to be sold by the Swiss drugmaker under the brand name Flucelvax, is approved to prevent season influenza in people aged 18 and over, the agency said.
To produce Flucelvax, virus strains for the vaccine are grown in animal cell cultures derived from mammals instead of in chicken eggs. Similar cell culture technology has long been used to produce other types of vaccines, FDA said.
"Today's approval represents the culmination of efforts to develop a seasonal influenza vaccine using cell culture as an alternative to the egg-based process," Karen Midthun, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a statement.
Using cell cultures rather than chicken eggs allows for a faster start-up of the vaccine manufacturing process in the event of a health crisis, such as a flu pandemic. Traditional flu vaccine production requires a tremendous number of fertilized chicken eggs to grow virus strains and often takes several months before it is ready to be delivered to physicians or pharmacies.
The cell-based process also enables manufacturers to maintain a supply of readily available, previously tested cells for use in vaccine production.
"Modern cell-culture technology will likely become the new standard for influenza vaccine production," predicted Andrin Oswald, head of Novartis' vaccines and diagnostics division.
Flucelvax will eventually be manufactured at a new U.S. plant in Holly Springs, North Carolina, once that facility is ready for full-scale commercial production, Novartis said.
The production takes place in a sterile, controlled environment, which significantly reduces the risk of potential impurities, the company said.
In clinical trials, Flucelvax was 83.8 percent effective in preventing flu when compared with a placebo.
A limited supply of the new vaccine will be available for this year's flu season, Novartis spokeswoman Liz Power said.
Novartis supplies the United States with about 30 million doses of flu vaccine annually, she said.


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Rice All-American punter Kyle Martens has signed a free-agent deal with the San Diego Chargers, his agent Ed Wasielewski said Saturday night.
Martens had his best season as a junior in 2010, finishing third in the nation with a school-record 46-yard average. As a senior, Martens averaged 43.6 yards and posted career highs in punts inside opponents' 20-yard line (25) and fair catches (27).
Only two punters – California's Bryan Anger (Jaguars) in the third round and Wisconsin's Brad Nortman (Panthers) in the sixth round – were among the 253 players selected during the three-day NFL draft that wrapped up Saturday.
Also Saturday, offensive tackle/guard Jake Hicks was invited to rookie camp by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The property is very spacious, and it enjoys a very open flow through the living areas. Upon entering the property (either through the front door, or via the shared lift which comes up from the communal basement parking) you come directly into the main living space. This consists of a large open plan area, which is divided into a sitting lounge, a dining room, a kitchen and an entertainment lounge.
This open plan area has access to garden/patio areas on either side of the house, as well as to the braai and pool area.
These outdoor areas are perfect relaxing out of the heat of the midday sun, or for enjoying a lazy Midsummer's lunch.
The three bedrooms are all located upstairs; two with fantastic sea views and the other with lovely views of Lions Head with the main bedroom having air conditioning.
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In what critics are calling a particularly transparent example of Orwellian double-speak, the White House explained that under the revised policy, women will still have "free preventive care that includes contraceptive services no matter where she works." Nonetheless, the policy "also ensures that if a woman works for religious employers with objections to providing contraceptive services as part of its health plan, the religious employer will not be required to provide, pay for or refer for contraception coverage." Instead, "her insurance company will be required to directly offer her contraceptive care free of charge."
Assured the White House of the supposed revision: "The new policy ensures that women can get contraception without paying a co-pay and fully accommodates important concerns raised by religious groups by ensuring that objecting non-profit religious employers will not have to provide contraceptive coverage or refer women to organizations that provide contraception."
In a brief appearance at the White House, President Obama assured that under the revision "religious liberty will be protected and a law that requires free preventative care will not discriminate against women." Added the President: "I understand some folks in Washington want to treat this as another political wedge issue. But it shouldn't be. I certainly never saw it that way. This is an issue where people of good will on both sides of the debate have been sorting through some very complicated questions."
Declared Obama: "No woman's health should depend on who she is or where she works or how much money she makes." Nonetheless, he conceded, "the principle of religious liberty" was endangered by his mandate. "As a citizen and as a Christian, I cherish this right."
Cecile Richards, head of Planned Parenthood, led off with the responses to the President's announcement, expressing her satisfaction with the policy sleight-of-hand. "In the face of a misleading and outrageous assault on women's health," she averred, "the Obama administration has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring all women will have access to birth control coverage, with no costly co-pays, no additional hurdles, and no matter where they work." She added that "we believe the compliance mechanism does not compromise a woman's ability to access these critical birth control benefits."
As reported by the Associated Press, one lone religious group responded positively to the policy "change." Sister Carol Keehan, president of the Catholic Health Association, said her organization was satisfied that the revision "responded to the issues we identified that needed to be fixed. We are pleased and grateful that the religious liberty and conscience protection needs of so many ministries that serve our country were appreciated enough that an early resolution of this issue was accomplished."
But pro-life Congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.) charged that "only the most naïve or gullible" individual would interpret the President's revision as any sort of change or improvement. "The newest iteration of Obama's coercion rule utterly fails because it still forces religious employers and employees who have moral objections to paying for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization and contraception to pay for these things — because it is still the employers who buy the coverage for their employees. Today's announcement is a political manipulation designed to get Obama past his own self-made controversy and past the next election."
Smith called Obama's "fact sheet" on the mandate a classic example of political double-speak. "It states, for example, that religious employers 'will not' have to pay for abortion pills, sterilization and contraception, but their 'insurance companies' will," the congressman noted. But "who pays for the insurance policy? The religious employer."
Smith said that the President had "tipped his hand" with the announcement. "At the end of the day," he warned, Obama "will use force, coercion, and ruinous fines that put faith-based charities, hospitals, and schools at risk of closure, harming millions of kids, as well as the poor, sick, and disabled, that they serve, in order to force obedience to Obama's will."
One anonymous pro-life individual on Capitol Hill told LifeNews.com that the "change" amounts to a "distinction without a difference." Said the source: "The services the religious organization opposes won't be listed in the contract, but the insurance companies will give it to the employees anyway. Insurance companies will justify providing the coverage that the religious charity opposes by swearing that birth control coverage doesn't actually cost anything because it's cheaper than pregnancy services, so it's just a free perk. The administration will argue that people of faith should be fine with this arrangement, because they can tell their conscience that they aren't really paying for the objectionable coverage and they didn't really sign up for it anyway."
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council (FRC) sounded off quickly on the smoke-and-mirror "revision," saying that it "does nothing to change the fundamentally anti-religious, anti-conscience, and anti-life contraceptive mandate." Instead, he said, it merely "creates some paperwork gimmicks that don't change the fact that religious employers who object to coverage of these services will now have to drop health insurance altogether to maintain their conscience and face severe penalties for doing so."
Noting that Obama's contraception mandate requires insurance companies to provide women, free of charge, contraceptive drugs that work as abortifacients, Marjorie Dannenfelser of the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List said that "forcing insurance companies to be directly responsible for providing abortion-inducing drugs and forcing religious organizations to cooperate is an assault on religious freedom…. This intrusion on rights of conscience by the Obama Administration claiming concern for 'women's rights' or 'human rights' puts dangerous ideology over liberty."
Since the White House announced the mandate through Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on January 20, Christian leaders and institutions, led largely by the Catholic Church, have increasingly come out in vocal opposition, saying that they have no intention of following the rule. As reported by The New American, letters sent by diocesan bishops to Catholic churches across the nation have declared: "We cannot — we will not — comply with this unjust law," intimating that their only option may be civil disobedience.
Likewise, Dr. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) suggested that members of his denomination might have to resort to civil disobedience over the mandate. "In my opinion, a Baptist needs to take a stand on this issue," he wrote in a recent column. "Our Baptist forefathers went to prison and died for the freedoms that we have, and now it's our responsibility in the providence of God to defend these freedoms lest they be taken away by government fiat."
And on February 7, noted pastor Rick Warren wrote on Twitter that "I'd go to jail rather than cave in to a government mandate that violates what God commands us to do. Would you? Acts 5:29." He added that while he is not a Catholic, "I stand in 100% solidarity with my brothers & sisters to practice their belief against govt pressure."
Noted the FRC's Tony Perkins of Obama's most recent political maneuver: "The President and his senior counselors have run into an immovable wall of truth which is fixed and absolute. No political machinations they attempt will surmount the unshakeable religious and moral convictions of those of us opposing this government order."
Photo: President Barack Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius leave the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Feb. 10, 2012, after the president announced a supposed "compromise" regarding his contraception policy requiring religious institutions to fully pay for birth control: AP Images


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Lots of deliciousness on the internet this week. I've rounded up some great pics that I've come across and added the Instagram and Twitter handles (Twitter I've marked with the @ sign) to make it easy to find good food inspiration if you need it in the days to come.
If a picture doesn't have a credit, it means it's a repeat from a name I've already mentioned. So fun to see what everyone is eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Keep up your shots and tag the ones you love with #hwisc so we can all follow along. While I can't include every picture, I'll try and do a weekly round up and mention everyone at least once to keep us all inspired and excited in the kitchen!


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Announcements : Sicily Mummy Studies "Adjustment to the Cost of Attendance" Form 2018
Announcement: Sicily Mummy Studies "Adjustment to the Cost of Attendance" Form 2018
Event Date: 04/12/2018
Please read carefully. If you are planning to use any federal grants, federal student loans, or renewable scholarships (Regents, Buffett, etc.) to help pay for your education abroad program, you are required to schedule an appointment with the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (OSFA). You must print, complete, and sign the "Adjustment to Cost of Attendance" form and take it to your appointment. In this announcement you will find the PDF form specific to your program.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
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If you are NOT planning to use the types of aid described above, you are NOT required to meet with OSFA or complete the form. You may disregard this announcement.
The Education Abroad staff has partially completed and signed an Adjustment to Cost of Attendance form specific to your program. Please note that the total program cost matches the total program cost listed in your program's MyWorld budget sheet, but the costs have been recategorized into these five categories: Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books/Supplies, Travel Expenses, and Miscellaneous Expenses. The cost is intended to be a good estimate for all students on the same program and need not be adjusted for each individual student. Please download, print, complete, and sign the form and take it with you to your appointment with OSFA.
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Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Crash and Freeze After Login
After performing recent updates to my Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron desktop i've noticed my system started to experience random freezing. At first i thought it was from using Firefox 3.0 or just after login in but after some trial and error it appears to be a much more serious problem. This bug has been reported to the Ubuntu bug list and is bug # 228633.
Bug # 228633 causes system hangs, offers no mouse movement, gives no keyboard response, errors or logs. Some think it is due to the use of a wireless card and by disabling the wireless and using a wired connection have been able to work around this problem until the bug is fixed. I still had problems after doing this and it appeared to be USB-related.
For a detailed bug description go here
For Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron training designed to resolve issues like this visit BeginLinux.com


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Devastating Knockout From The Asian Games (Video)
Damn! Who is this guy? The Mike Tyson of the East?
I didn't think it was possible for boxers to get knocked the f*&k out like this while wearing headgear, but Asadullo Boimuradov of Kyrgyzstan has proven otherwise, thanks to his vicious right hand that sent an unconscious Mustafa Farah of Syria to the mat at the Asian Games.
Hat Tip – [Barstool Sports]


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|"There are plenty of eye-witness accounts. Just because you're so narrow-minded you need to have everything shoved under your nose before you–"
This article contains a list of appearances, but currently has few or no notes and references. Please help the Harry Potter Wiki by adding notes and/or references to bring this article to a higher standard of quality.
|"Are you a wizard or not?"
The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is a conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title.
- Albus Dumbledore: "Draco. Years ago, I knew a boy who made all the wrong choices. Please, let me help you."
- Draco Malfoy: "I don't want your help! Don't you see? I have to do this. I have to kill you... or he's gonna kill me."
- — Draco Malfoy trying to kill Dumbledore[src]
The plot to assassinate Albus Dumbledore was a series of events that took place over the 1996–1997 school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. These attempts on Albus Dumbledore's life were the events that led up to the Battle of the Astronomy Tower on 30 June, 1997. In the action, Dumbledore was killed by Severus Snape and not the primary perpetrator of the plot, Draco Malfoy.
Background information
Triwizard Tournament
In 1994, the Triwizard Tournament took place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Two schools participated along with Hogwarts: Durmstrang Institute and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Lord Voldemort found out through Bertha Jorkins that the Triwizard Tournament was taking place that year. He also learned that Barty Crouch Jr was still living and under the Imperius Curse by his father. However, he broke free of it and captured Auror Alastor Moody. Once the school year began, he began to impersonate Moody and teach Defence Against the Dark Arts to the students of Hogwarts.
Three students were picked to participate in the tournament from each school: Viktor Krum, Fleur Delacour, and Cedric Diggory. However, Crouch Jr confunded the Goblet of Fire to believe there were four schools entering, placing Harry's name under the fourth false school. Harry was forced to take part in all three tasks. Barty Crouch Jr (disguised as Alastor Moody) helped Harry through the first two tasks, and, before the third one (a giant maze with the Triwizard Cup in the middle) commenced, he offered to place the cup in the middle, and made it into a Portkey.
He monitored the maze and due to Moody's magical eye he was able to see through the maze. He stunned Fleur and imperiused Viktor. After that, Cedric stunned Krum. Cedric and Harry soon reached the cup, and decided to take the cup together, deciding that it would still be a Hogwarts victory.
Return of the Dark Lord
- "Bone of the father, unknowingly given, you will renew your son. Flesh of the servant, willingly given, you will revive your master. Blood of the enemy, forcibly taken, you will resurrect your foe."
- —Peter Pettigrew reviving Lord Voldemort[src]
Immediately upon arriving at the Little Hangleton graveyard, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Peter Pettigrew. Harry was tied to Tom Riddle Snr's grave, and forced to watch (and help by being forced to give his blood) as Voldemort regained a rudimentary body. Voldemort's Death Eaters were called to the graveyard and he expressed his anger that nobody tried to find him.
Harry and Voldemort soon duelled, and they experienced Priori Incantatem. This happened because they shared the same wand core — a phoenix feather from the same bird. Harry saw echoes of his parents, Bertha Jorkins, Frank Bryce, and Cedric Diggory. They gave him time to get Cedric's body and return back to Hogwarts. He alerted the wizarding world of Voldemort's return, but the Ministry of Magic did not believe him.
This dichotomy was rectified when the Battle at the Department of Mysteries took place in mid-summer 1996 between 6 members of Dumbledore's Army and Voldemort's Death Eaters to retrieve a Prophecy which concerned both Harry and Voldemort. Soon, after the Prophecy was smashed, Voldemort himself came to the Ministry of Magic. He was rapidly confronted by Dumbledore, a situation which culminated in a duel between the two great wizards. Voldemort fled the Ministry after briefly possessing Harry, but not before being seen by Fudge and some of the Aurors, compelling them to finally accept that Lord Voldemort had indeed returned.
Early stages
Having been seen by the authorities at last, Voldemort officially started the Second Wizarding War. He was furious beyond measure with Lucius Malfoy for the failure of the mission to retrieve the prophecy, and Malfoy allowing himself to be captured in the process with 10 other Death Eaters, reducing Voldemort's ranks once again. So, during the summer between his fifth and sixth years at Hogwarts, Draco Malfoy was tasked with the assassination of Albus Dumbledore to restore his family to Voldemort's good graces. Also at this time, Draco was branded with the Dark Mark. This killed two birds with one stone for Voldemort. First, he would have another agent acting at Hogwarts. Second, Voldemort could punish the Malfoys for their failures, such as their disloyalty and failing to retrieve the prophecy from the Department of Mysteries. However, it was noted that if Draco succeeds, his family would be forgiven and be honoured beyond.
The Unbreakable Vow
- "Will you, Severus, watch over my son, Draco, as he attempts to fulfil the Dark Lord's wishes? And will you, to the best of your ability, protect him from harm? And, should it prove necessary... if it seems Draco will fail... will you carry out the deed that the Dark Lord has ordered Draco to perform?"
- —Narcissa Malfoy on the conditions of the Vow[src]
The news of Draco's assignment was leaked to a few Death Eaters including Draco's mother Narcissa Malfoy, his maternal aunt Bellatrix Lestrange, and Severus Snape. Wanting to keep Draco safe, Narcissa sought out Severus Snape for help, while defying Voldemort's order of keeping this mission an utmost secrecy; fortunately for her, Snape was one of the few who knew of the plan. Narcissa first attempted to persuade Snape to persuade Voldemort to change his mind, which was declared an impossibility due to Voldemort's anger over Lucius's failures, so she challenged him to make an Unbreakable Vow, with her following sister Bellatrix as the bonder, to which he complied. She asked him to swear to the following:
- To watch over Draco as he tried to carry out the task.
- To do his best to protect Draco from harm.
- If Draco were unable to carry out the task, to do it for him.
In preparation for such a difficult task, Draco was trained in various fields of by his Aunt Bellatrix, such as Occlumency, Nonverbal spells, and the Unforgivable Curses, turning the already talented Draco into a very powerful wizard. She also noted that Draco was excited at having such an important task placed on his shoulders, while Narcissa noted that it was because he was too young and naive to know the deeper dangers that lie within.
At the same time, Snape, his true loyalty to Dumbledore, informed the headmaster of this plot, and both knew that it was no more than an excuse to see Draco fail and kill him in punishment for Lucius' failure. To prevent Draco's soul from being ripped apart from success or be executed for failure, he had Snape watch over the boy and help, and intended for Snape to commit the murder instead. All this proved to be compatible with the Vow he made with Narcissa, allowing him to succeed on both sides.
Diagon Alley
- "Wow... look at that... he's not here now! So why not have a go? They might be able to find you a double cell in Azkaban with your loser of a husband!"
- —Draco Malfoy and his mother confront Harry Potter in Madam Malkin's[src]
Late in the summer, Draco visited Diagon Alley with his mother. While there, he ran into Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ronald Weasley in Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. Harry noticed that Draco flinched when Madam Malkin brushed his left arm.
Afterwards, Draco gave his mother the slip and headed for Borgin and Burkes. He proceeded to bully Borgin into helping him repair an unknown object and to keep the "other one" safe. He told Borgin that Fenrir Greyback would be checking in on his progress. This exchange was witnessed by Harry, Ron, and Hermione who had sneaked away from their escorts under Harry's Cloak of Invisibility. From the information thus gathered, Harry surmised that Draco Malfoy was now a Death Eater and was up to something, a fact debated, and eventually dismissed, by his friends.
First two attempts
- Professor McGonagall: "Why is it when something happens it is always you three?"
- Ron Weasley: "Believe me, Professor, I've been asking myself the same question for six years."
- — Exchange between McGonagall and Ron following the incident with Katie Bell[src]
The first attempt took place on 12 October, 1996, when Madam Rosmerta who, under the Imperius Curse, Imperiused Katie Bell and forced her to deliver a package containing an Opal Necklace to Albus Dumbledore. She was thwarted when she got into an argument with her friend Leanne. As Leanne tried to grab the package from Katie, it fell to the ground and opened. Katie accidentally touched the cursed necklace through a tiny hole in her glove and was dragged into the air, gracefully holding her arms aloft as in a cross. She then screamed terribly and fell to the ground. She was rushed off to the school by Hagrid. When questioned about the incident, Harry, Ron, and Hermione who had witnessed what had happened, Harry accused Draco Malfoy of cursing Katie, much to the chagrin of his friends, and dismissed by Professor McGonagall due to lack of evidence. Katie was sent to St Mungo's where she remained for months.
In the second attempt an Imperiused Rosmerta gave Horace Slughorn a bottle of mead to deliver to Dumbledore. Unbeknownst to Slughorn, who forgot to give it to the expected recipient and surmised by Hermione Granger that he would keep something tasty for himself, it was poisoned. The attempt was thwarted when Slughorn unfortunately gave the mead to Ron Weasley on his seventeenth birthday, on 1 March, 1997. Harry Potter knew to shove a bezoar down his throat and saved him.
Both of these attempts stem from Draco's increasing anxiety, as he feared that his main plot of repairing the broken Vanishing Cabinet to allow him to smuggle Death Eaters into the castle to assist his mission would fail, and therefore resorted to such crude and poorly calculated attempts. Dumbledore had deduced that Draco was responsible for both, but did not expose and apprehend him in fear that Draco would be executed by Voldemort, and due to both attempts did not actually kill the unintended victims, which prevented Draco from being implicated by the law. Dumbledore did not confront Draco head-on due to fearing Voldemort would use Legilimency to discover Dumbledore's discovery of this assassination mission. However, Hermione Granger believed these attempts showcase how dangerous the assailant was, as they apparently had no qualms of injuring people in the way.
Over the year, the stress of this mission's success was taking a toll on Draco's psyche and physical health, as he began to neglect his schoolwork, reject his prefect duties that he once would happily abuse, lost interest in Quidditch, spent less time mocking Harry and his friends despite the opportunities, and began to lose weight and his skin greying. All of this frustrated Harry, who could not figure out Draco's plan despite his best efforts. Draco had also rejected Snape's offered assistance, believing the professor had plans to usurp the glory.
Horcrux Hunt
- "I was tempted."
- —Albus Dumbledore on why he put on Gaunt's ring[src]
Albus Dumbledore was under the assumption that Voldemort had made Horcruxes. Due to this assumption, he asked Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts to teach Potions, believing that he held an important memory regarding Voldemort and his Horcruxes. After retrieving the memory from Horace Slughorn, he knew he was correct. He had already found a ring that was a Horcrux, but it held the Resurrection Stone in it. Forgetting that it was a Horcrux, he put it on his finger, hoping to see his parents and little sister again. Thanks to his own and Severus Snape's skills, Snape was able to hold off the curse from spreading, but it only gave him a year to live. Knowing that Voldemort had given Draco the task to kill him, and knowing that he would fail but not wanting his soul broken if he did, he asked Snape to do it instead. Snape reluctantly agreed. This voluntary death had a secondary purpose, as Dumbledore hoped that it would cause his Elder Wand to lose its allegiance from not being won via force, thus losing its power forever.
Knowing his time was short, he set out to tell Harry everything he knew regarding the Horcruxes and Voldemort's quest to become immortal.
Horcrux Cave
The boat started moving on its own terms, and took them towards the green light which was on an island. The green light turned out to be a potion, that could only be drank by the person who had travelled across the lake. Harry and Dumbledore tried in vane to get what lied beneath the potion, Dumbledore decided that the only way to dispose of it was to drink it. Dumbledore, telling Harry to force the potion down him, said it would not kill him but probably cause him severe pain, or make him forget why he was there. Harry argued, hating the idea of causing his mentor so much pain, but relented. Dumbledore conjured a goblet and started drinking it, seeing nightmares and feeling severe stomach pains and dehydration while probably seeing the duel between him, his brother, and Gellert Grindelwald that led to his sister's death. This time Dumbledore protested against himself drinking the potion, but Harry managed to force it down him. Dumbledore. Severely weakened and feeling incredibly thirsty, Harry tried casting the Aguamenti Charm in the goblet, to no avail. Soon realised that Voldemort had made it so, Harry filled the goblet with water from the cave. The Inferi came and attacked, Harry unsuccessfully using Sectumsempra on them. Dumbledore recovered and intervened by using fire. Retrieving the locket that they assumed to be the Horcrux, they left the cave and arrived back in Hogsmeade. Madam Rosmerta alerted them that the Dark Mark had been cast over Hogwarts, and they immediately flew back after she supplied them with broomsticks.
Battle of the Astronomy Tower
- "I've got to do it! He'll kill me! He'll kill my whole family!"
- —Draco Malfoy attempts to kill Albus Dumbledore[src]
On 30 June, 1997, Dumbledore and Harry Potter left the school in search of one of Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. Rosmerta saw Harry and Dumbledore heading through Hogsmeade village and informed Draco Malfoy. Dumbledore was greatly weakened by a potion he was forced to drink, during their adventure. He and Harry Apparated back to Hogsmeade afterwards. Once Rosmerta informed Dumbledore of the Dark Mark above the school, he and Harry flew back to the school on Rosmerta's broomsticks. Once they had arrived, Dumbledore was cornered by Draco on top of the Astronomy Tower. He attempted to kill Dumbledore, but Dumbledore tried to convince Draco not to perform the task. Draco said that he had no choice. Otherwise, Lord Voldemort would murder him and his family. Dumbledore told Draco that he shouldn't do this, and that Draco was not a killer. He offered to protect Draco, leading Draco torn between the two paths, saying he had gotten so far, having been expected to die in the attempt, which led him desiring the honour and glory from Voldemort himself, but at the same time seemingly unable to take a human life. Then, all of a sudden, Death Eaters appeared in the room. They tried to convince Draco to carry out the task, but Draco seemed to not know what to do. Fenrir Greyback attempted to take over but was blasted aside by Yaxley.
The teachers of Hogwarts and the members of the Order of the Phoenix who had been in Hogwarts Castle that night sent for Snape. They believed he could help them in the battle. After being summoned, Snape headed to the Astronomy Tower. Once he arrived, Draco lowered his wand. Dumbledore pleaded with him. Snape hesitated, then cast the Killing Curse, killing Dumbledore. After he killed Dumbledore, Snape ordered the Death Eaters out of the school and took Draco with him. They had to fight their way through the defenders of Hogwarts to get to the grounds. They were also pursued by Harry Potter who had been in a Full Body-Bind Curse the entire time. He caught up by the time the Death Eaters reached the grounds. In an attempt to avenge his fallen hero, Harry attempted to curse Snape, but Snape managed to disarm Harry, revealed that it was he, Snape, who was the Half-Blood Prince, and escaped before Harry could regain his wand.
Harry realised that the locket was fake and felt that everything had been for nothing. He told the professors that it was Snape who killed Dumbledore. They all agreed that Dumbledore deserved to be laid to rest at Hogwarts, and many people from the wizarding world attended, such as Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour, Dolores Umbridge, Madame Maxime, Rita Skeeter, the Merpeople and Centaurs of Hogwarts, and many other witches and wizards.
Due to what was witnessed, the Order and Death Eaters believed Snape killed Dumbledore out of malicious intent, and the corrupted Ministry would take advantage of this to brand Harry as "Undesirable Number One", under the pretence of questioning him about this death. It was only until Snape revealed his memory to Harry one year later, near his own death, thus clearing his name and reputation.
For the rest of the said school year, Draco could no longer return to Hogwarts, as he was guilty of attempted murder, allowing Death Eaters entering the castle, and being a Death Eater himself. With an official criminal status placed on him, he was forced to go on the run. Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle were left oddly lonely without Draco to boss them around, while Harry, knowing Draco did not have the heart to commit murder, felt some sympathy for him.
The ultimate success of this plot had a huge impact upon the wizarding world, as the only wizard who was able to stand up to Voldemort is now gone, thus appearing that no one can stop him. Furthermore, this proves that there is now no safe place from the Death Eaters, as they have managed to penetrate the castle's defences, much less they were permitted entrance by a student, and a staff (at the time in public's eyes) committed the murder.
Behind the scenes
- Curiously enough, Professor Trelawney had on more than one occasion been seen to have foreseen the events on top of the Astronomy Tower through her card shuffling. She apparently was unaware of the actual tragedy, and if she had in fact foreseen the omen or had made it up is unknown, but she had told her premonition to Harry after being thrown out of the Room of Requirement, though her warning fell on deaf ears. She referred to a "tragedy" on the "lightning struck tower", "coming nearer all the time!".
- Professor Trelawney might have tried to warn Dumbledore about the events of the Astronomy Tower, but, apparently, Dumbledore asked her not to visit his office unless there were something urgent, which, considering it was regarding to Dumbledore's impending doom, indeed was. This may be mitigated by the fact that Dumbledore was already fully aware of his approaching death and had fully accepted it.


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Score Breakdown based on
101 Reviews
4.0 on July 04, 2018
We stayed at Castle Garden and had a wonderful time. The location of this B&B is perfect for walking about St. Augustine. The proprietor, Bruce Kloeckner, made sure we were well taken care of. We will stay again on our next visit!
4.8 on June 05, 2018
very quaint and relaxing. nicely decorated with old antique pieces Bruce was welcoming and informative we had a great stay and will definitely visit again
1.6 on February 05, 2018
I expected a quaint home with good service. The place is run down and barely clean. We were met by a very nice lady who gave us our key and then left us alone. She informed us that breakfast would be a 8:30 the next morning. There was one bottle of water provided for two guests. The next morning we went to the dining room at 8:30 and were met with a man who offered us the choice of scrambled eggs or French toast for breakfast. We both felt sick the rest of the day from eating the three pieces of toast prepared for the two of us. The coffee was undrinkable. This was not an inexpensive stay--but cost what a upper end hotel would have cost.
5 on December 18, 2016
Our visit was a wonderful experience. This was our first time staying in a B & B, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, bathroom was plenty big enough. Pancakes were delicious. The stay at the Castle was very peaceful, and slept just like I would have at home. The innkeeper welcomed us in just as if we were family. We will be visiting again soon. 12/18/2016
5 on December 08, 2016
We spent a few days at Castle Garden for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time. Bruce was great, as were his pancakes. He was very accommodating and always ready to suggest spots around town. Additionally, the location is EXCELLENT. Just far enough from the bustle of the Old City, but close enough that anyone can walk to various sites, including but not limited to, The Fort. We had an lovely time.
4.6 on September 02, 2016
Not only is this a great deal in a B&B, but it has everything a good B&B should have. Bruce and his partner were very warm and welcoming from the absolute start. The accommodations felt cozy and romantic, just as we expected it. There's a nice seating area downstairs for relaxing between jaunts out to town, and the central air conditioning works perfectly (a real plus in Florida). Bruce makes a REAL mean plate of pancakes, and he customizes each breakfast depending on the group at the table or the day of the week. You REALLY need to try this place. It's sincerely awesome!
3.6 on August 04, 2016
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very quaint with an old St. Augustine feel. The pancakes and French toast were awesome. Bruce was a very attentive and accommodating host. Our first room was a little warmer than we wanted so he gladly moved us to a cooler one.
5 on July 25, 2016
My husband and I stayed here over a kid-free weekend and had a blast! This is a true bed and breakfast which was exactly what we were looking for. It offered the old world charm of St. Augustine which came with amazing hospitality. Bruce was so kind and welcoming! Not to mention he makes an amazing breakfast! Also, it is located right behind Ripley's and offers a great location for walking anywhere. We would definitely stay there again. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
4.8 on June 20, 2016
Bruce is the best!! This was our first Bed & Breakfast experience. We will definitely do it again. I booked with about four hours notice. Poor Bruce scrambled to get the rooms ready for us. To top it off we brought our brats. I'm sure this is every Bed and Breakfast owners nightmare. Bruce was so accommodating, even when my daughter accidentally locked us out of our room at midnight. Location is awesome, we walked to the historic area. Breakfast... Lets just say.. we would probably make the trip back just for the pancakes alone. The only negative is that I got hear how horrible mine were in comparison all the way home. Thanks for everything! We will probably plan a trip back with my parents.
4.6 on March 06, 2016
The staff really made our stay!
5 on February 21, 2016
My girlfriend and I decided to take a weekend getaway in Saint Augustine this weekend. We decided to stay at the Castle Garden B&B and I'm extremely happy that we did. Bruce was extraordinary from the start. He catered to our every need. The rooms were exactly what my girlfriend and I wanted, which was a historical B&B that was one block away from the historic district. It is in walking distance to literally everything you would want to do in Historic Saint Augustine. The B&B is quiet and gives you the at home type of feeling. Also breakfast was great. If you have the opportunity to stay at Castle Garden, do it!!!
4.2 on January 29, 2016
My husband and I took a last minute anniversary getaway and found this gem. What a great location!! We didn't have to drive our vehicle at all to experience the town. The Inn was so cute and kept with the historical theme you would expect with the extensive history St. Augustine has. Bruce was an excellent host and we enjoyed his company very much over breakfast.
4.0 on April 19, 2015
Would definitely recommend!! Bruce was fantastic and you are close enough to Old Town to walk but far enough to enjoy the quiet...
5 on March 11, 2015
Absolutely enchanting long weekend! St. Augustine is certainly a wonderful destination and the Castle Garden Bed and Breakfast is in the perfect place to make the most of your trip. The breakfasts are fabulous, with homemade pancakes, muffins, french toast, even quiche and Mr. Bruce is incredibly nice and welcoming! I would recommend Castle Garden without a doubt :)
4.6 on March 07, 2015
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was fabulous! Will definitely recommend.
3.8 on February 16, 2015
We wanted something different than a chain hotel for our Valentines weekend visit to St Augustin and we found it at Castle Garden. Bruce was a wonderful host. He makes impossibly fluffy pancakes and delicious Castle Garden french toast !!! We stayed in the Pirate room which was very cozy! We hope to stay in the King & Queen room next time. Thank you Bruce!
5 on November 25, 2014
My wife an I booked a room for 27th anniversary we stayed for four days our host was very accomodateing,hospitable,an very personable a great cook pancakes to die for steps from ripleys museum about three blocks from original gates to the city much history there was absolutely fantastic time...look forward to returnig soon....Thank You Bruce for a fantastic stay!!...chuck&shelly
4.4 on June 22, 2014
We stayed at Castle Garden during our 25th wedding anniversary vacation. The location is excellent- just an easy walk to the Historic District. The B&B itself is charming, and our host, Bruce, was hospitable, friendly, warm and welcoming. Our room was spotless and comfortable. We look forward to staying there again on our next trip to the area.
2.8 on January 31, 2014
The Castle Garden Bed and Breakfast is in an excellent location (just blocks away from the Old City gates) and is a fabulous, historical building. The room was clean, but cramped and had no furniture to relax in. Bruce was friendly and hospitable and gave some great tips for restaurants and sightseeing.
5 on January 15, 2014
The Castle Garden Bed & Breakfast was absolutely wonderful. We received the accommodations as a wedding gift for our honeymoon. The building and grounds are breathtaking. The moment you walk into the door of innkeeper Bruce's home you feel like you have stepped back in time. We stayed in the "King and Queen Garden Room" which also included a 4'x6' whirlpool tub. The furniture was gorgeous. The view of the garden from the room was spectacular. The tub, with the complimentary bath salts, was beyond romantic. The only thing "modern" about the room was the mattress. It was so comfortable we ended up sleeping through breakfast two out of the three nights we were there. Breakfast with chef Bruce and Liz was delicious. Definitely fit for a king! The location is one of the biggest benefits of staying at the Castle Garden. You are right next to everything you want to see and do in Old Saint Augustine. You are within walking distance to everything but not on top of everything. You still have the opportunity of sitting on the front porch and enjoying the evening without hundreds of tourists walking past you like I noticed at some other local bed and breakfasts. This was our first experience with a bed and breakfast. Bruce's welcoming hospitality and the castle's inviting feel will definitely have us back for another visit in the future. Five stars all the way.
4.8 on October 08, 2013
It was our first time at Castle Garden and we had a great time. The rooms had old world charm and our host, Bruce, was a delight. He entertained us with stories of St. Augustine and his lovely B&B. The location was great for walking to all of the attractions. Bruce is a great cook and his pancakes were to die for!!! He really made us feel special.
5 on July 21, 2013
My wife and I recently celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary, and I randomly chose this B & B. Bruce, our host, was awesome. The rooms were clean, and the breakfast was great. Choose this one- you won't be disappointed!
5 on May 13, 2013
5-9-13 to 5-12-13 We loved the Castle Garden B & B and would definitely recommend it. The location was perfect, walking distance to everything but on a quiet street. The proprietor Bruce was such a great host and Liz was awesome too! The Castle Garden has a wonderful history as it was the carriage house for the Warden Castle. A fantastic Historic Inn and a must stay! Thank you Bruce and Liz for your hospitality!
3.6 on April 05, 2013
Upon arriving, we noted that the outside area of the B&B was in somewhat of a jumble but we were pleasantly surprised with the inside. It was neat and orderly. We were immediately offered an upgrade on our room - apparently due to a last-minute cancellation - which we took. The room was spacious and clean but needed a comfortable sitting chair. The bath included a whirlpool tub and shower. The breakfasts were excellent each morning - although a little later than we would have liked and there was no morning coffee available until breakfast. The location is excellent - we walked to everything we wanted to go to - or took the trolley. All-in-all, a nice place to stay and would reccomend it. When we go back to St. Augustine, we will try to book it again.
5 on February 27, 2013
We enjoyed our stay at Castle Garden. The location is perfect to park the car and walk to many locations around St Agustine. We stayed in room #5 which had plenty of space and very comfortable. We stayed for 2 nights. Each morning we had a wonderful hot breakfast. The building itself has some great history if you enjoy history of the area. Bruce made us feel very welcome, and was a good source of information about where to dine & shop. In the evening we enjoyed a nice bottle of wine, in the outside garden area. We would choose this location again.
4.6 on January 27, 2013
We enjoyed are selfs and I did not have to cook. The location was prefect. We got see different things this time in Saint Augustine. I want to thank Bruce for being a good host.
4.8 on October 22, 2012
My husband and I just finished our weekend stay at the Castle Garden B&B. I have stayed in B&Bs in London and Paris, but this one has them all blown away. The history of the building is what first caught our attention, the location and price is what made us book it, but it is the experience that has us already planning our next vacation! We stayed in the nautical room with the clawfoot tub and it was everything we could have hoped it would be. The quaint charm, the warm hospitality, the relaxing atmosphere after a long hard day of walking. It was spectacular! Bruce was so gracious and an excellent host, we instantly felt like good friends with him. I would have given everything 5 stars, but we missed breakfast our first morning there due to a very slow family taking their time at the table and we were on a strict time schedule to fit everything in that day. However, Bruce spent some time talking with us that evening and apologized for everything. It was definitely not his fault that the family was oblivious, so we never felt angry or mad about it. Breakfast the next morning more than made up for it as we enjoyed the company of another couple and Bruce, and his french toast is sooo good! Just like mom used to make :-) I fully recommend the Castle Garden B&B, especially for first timers to St. Augustine like we were. The fact that we parked our car for the whole weekend and walked to every single thing we wanted to see was a dream come true. You just can't beat it! And at the end of the day, it's located on a very quiet street and you can relax and get some well deserved rest. I 100% recommend this B&B and we will be back in just a few months! We loved it!!
5 on October 15, 2012
When there comes a time that life just moves faster than you and you just want to hit a "STOP" button to relax......This is the place. My husband and i stayed there over the last weekend and found it to be so calming,quiet and wonderful. We were able to walk to everything we wanted to see but yet be tucked away enough as to not here the world around us. Thank you Bruce for the delightful hospitality you truley are a KEEPER for the Inn. We hope to see you again real soon. Ben & jo
5 on September 12, 2012
It was our first time in a B&B, we wanted to have this experience and it was very pleasant. Bruce was very kind in receiving us, and he made us great breakfast with sausages, juice, coffee, pancakes, etc. It is really 5 min walking distance to the historic downtown in a pleasant walk. The location could not be better! We had a great time, thank you!
4.2 on July 30, 2012
This was my husband's first experience at a B&B, wasn't sure how he would adapt to it... to my surprise, he loved it & we are already looking for other cities & B&B's for long weekends! Though not "in" the old city as some are, we found Castle Garden to be just close enough to the city (just around the corner from the Fort) & exactly far enough away from the ready foot traffic to be ideal. Bruce was a gentile host, able to provide information about the area attractions. We were in one of the smaller upstairs rooms. We could have taken the bed home it was that comfortable. Not a showy place, neat and as said before quaint and exceptionally quiet. We hope to return on our next trip through the area.
5 on July 27, 2012
My Mom and I went to the Castle Garden for the first time for a quick weekend getaway. I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised. Although the outside does not look like a traditional B&B - it looks more like a stone house/barn - it was all the B&B experience and more! The outside keeps with the St. Augustine tradition of being built with the Coquina shells as cement and the room we stayed in was BEAUTIFUL. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Bruce was a most gracious host and his breakfasts are the bomb! WE HAD A PHENOMENAL TIME! WE'LL BE BACK! THANKS BRUCE!!!!
5 on July 11, 2012
This was the first time my husband and I had stayed at a B&B. We were very pleased and we are looking forward to a return trip.
4.0 on May 16, 2012
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3.6 on May 15, 2012
A ready to please innkeeper. However the place need refurbishing. Breakfast was excellent.
4.0 on May 15, 2012
This inn is conveniently located just on the edge of the historic district. Sights are just a short walk away. Host Bruce was pleasant and full of useful info and suggestions about St. Augustine and he makes great french toast. The room was rather large for a building that used to be a carriage house. The private bath was nice, clean and up-to-date. I would recommend the Castle Garden.
5 on May 12, 2012
This experiene was top notch all the way around. from the moment we arrived to walking into the pretine rooms to the breakfast that Bruce prepared. Bruce has a connection with his Inn and its the love of memories over being in business for 21 years. I recommend Castle inn to everyone. Come and enjoy and relax Bruce is doing all the work. Excellent place and cant wait to go back
5 on May 07, 2012
My husband and I just spent the weekend in St. Augustine at the Castle Garden Bread and Breakfast and really and truly had a wonderful time. The B&B could not be more charming, and Bruce our host, more hospitable. The rooms were quaint, charming and clean, and Bruce's breakfasts are legendary! WE truly felt like we were at home, except I was not the one cooking breakfast! Bruce also was very good about recommending restaurants and things to do while in St. Augustine, so if he ever gives up his day job, he would make a great tour guide. The nice thing about the B&B is that it is set just off one of the main streets on a quiet residential road. However, it is within walking distance to the old part of town, so while you are on a quiet street, you are also 2 blocks away from the center of town. There are many B&B's within the main part of town, but personally there are a lot of tourists that walk through those tiny narrow streets so I can imagine it could get very noisy there. But Castle Garden was perfect for our needs, Bruce was extremely attentive, and now I feel like he is the brother I never had, all in 3 days! That is a tribute to how comfortable you are made to feel while you are under his roof. I don't know if we will ever get back to St. Augustine as there are many other places on my bucket list, but if we do go back, without hesitation we would go back to Castle Garden. Bruce, keep doing what you do, cause you do it right! Thanks for your hospitality.
4.0 on May 03, 2012
Great location near everything. Bruce was great offering up suggestions on places to go. Definitely will go back next time we visit!
4.8 on April 29, 2012
My husband and I just got back from St. Augustine. We stood at Castle Garden for 3 nights. It was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast. We loved it there. Bruce is so friendly, warm and caring. His breakfasts are delicious. We ate something different every single day. My husband called Bruce a few days before our stay and when we checked in there were a dozen roses in a beautiful vase by my bedside. The room is very cozy and the garden is beautiful. We would definitely stay there agin. It's like staying with family. Thank you for everything Bruce. You made it so very special for us. We will see you again soon!!!
5 on April 04, 2012
Our host (Bruce) did an excellent job of sharing information. We were only in town overnight, but got the maximum out of our one day. The room was great, breakfast was, too! Highly recommend and will go back again!
4.4 on March 31, 2012
The room was emmaculately clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the location was perfect--within walking distance of the historic area. I would highly recommend it if you are wanting the above along with a homecooked breakfast (the pancakes are delicious). The only disappointment was the fact that it is called "castle gardens" yet the garden left a lot to be desired--some manicured landscaping would go along way to enhancing the experience and beauty of the place. Overall, a great value and Bruce is very helpful when asking for tips on the best way to experience Saint Augustine!
4.8 on March 21, 2012
Great location, just a few steps away from the trolley service and Ripley's Museum. Bruce, the innkeeper, was very friendly, helpful, and informative. We felt right at home. Excellent breakfast served up by Bruce. We enjoyed eating breakfast with the other guests and having nice conversation, at the start of our days. Beautiful bathroom. Shower was excellent. If you need anything, you could call Bruce at any time (day or night) and he will do his best to accommodate you.
5 on March 12, 2012
This was a very, very rare opportunity for us to get away. My husband is a full-time nursing student and we have two kids, one with autism. This was only the second time in 6 years that we were able to spend the weekend away. So we were very careful about choosing somewhere we could afford on a student's budget. We were NOT disappointed. We felt like we were staying with a favorite uncle...who happens to make AWESOME pancakes and french toast. We parked our car and didn't look at it for two days. We were able to walk everywhere. Bruce sat down with us and a map and gave wonderful suggestions of things to do and see. Everything was clean and cozy. My favorite part of our room was definitely the gigantic tub to soak in after walking St. Augustine's historic district. I would definitely recommend Castle Garden to anyone and I hope we'll be able to stay there again sometime soon. If you'd like to read more about our trip to St. Augustine with helpful hints and tips, visit http://stinkerbabies.com.
4.0 on January 16, 2012
If you like St. Augustine History and want to stay in the carriage house of the Mansion that started it all, stay here. The Inn Keeper (Bruce) is very hospitable and can offer a great deal of hitorical knowledge about the area. You will be just steps away from all that Ol' downtown St Augustine has to offer. The Castle Garden Bed and Breakfast is the old carriage house to the Warden Mansion (Flagler's business partner) now the famous (and haunted) Ripley's Museum. My room was very comfortable, and shower was HOT! I'll stay here again.
4.8 on January 12, 2012
My wife and I desperatly needed a trip to get away. With me being a teacher and working Retail to add income, and her being a real estate agent after ebing a teacher, we really needed to get away. We both knew we wanted to go to St. Augustine, and wanted a small bed and breakfast. If you are looking for one, THIS IS THE PACE. It is located right behind Ripley's, I mean you are looking at their backdoor. Everything is within walking diatance. Bruce is amazing, he made us feel right at home. Best vacation in a long time. Thank you Bruce. Trev and Dannielle
4.0 on December 19, 2011
We had a great time at the Castle Garden. Bruce was a gentleman and offered great advice for our stay. Merry Christmas Bruce and Happy New Year!
4.0 on October 30, 2011
My husband and I spent last night at The Castle Garden B&B and enjoyed our stay. The Inn met the three C's of a good Inn; cost, convenience, and cleanliness. Restaurants and ST. George ST are a very easy stroll away. Bruce is a very nice host and cooks a very good breakfast. We would stay at the Inn again.
4.0 on August 21, 2011
Very cute little B&B just 2 blocks from downtown St. Augustine. Very nice host, Bruce, who serves up a very tasty breakfast, and has excellent recommendations for sights and restaurants. Our room was a bit small, but cozy, though other rooms have more space. Great value for the location and service. Will definitely return again!
4.0 on August 10, 2011
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Castle Garden...I wasn't able to meet Bruce since he had taken a little time off but did meet his sister, Brenda. Lovely lady! I invited her to sit and chat during breakfast and enjoyed her company. Brenda wanted us to feel comfortable during our stay and we did! She made a breakfast especially for my daughter so don't ever hesitate to ask for something other than what is served. They aim to please. The location was in walking distance of everything, had private parking and it was in a very quiet location. I would stay here again.
4.6 on August 01, 2011
My partner and I wanted a weekend away that would be a "Grand Adventure" for us both. We literally flipped a coin to chart our direction and landed in St. Augustine. We were guided to Bruce and the Castle Garden by an spirited string of events (there are no accidents!) and what a wonderful surprise it was! The Garden Room made for the perfect romantic retreat we didn't even know we were looking for. They're in the perfect location, adjacent to Ripley's Museum, for an easy walk to the old City yet quiet evenings when you retire. We were treated to a wonderful breakfast by Bruce and his sister Brenda, who was visiting. Their egg souffle was delicious (thanks Brenda for sharing the recipe!) and the banter over who's is the better was too much fun. Choose the Castle Garden, you won't be disappointed! They saved us with last minute accommodations and their gracious hospitality and the intimacy of the room made for an amazing weekend retreat!
5 on July 12, 2011
The design of the B&B is eye-catching; the rooms are comfortable and less expensive than surrounding hotels and any other B&B's. Bruce, the King of the castle makes an excellent breakfast. As if this isn't enough, the Castle Garden sits off in a quiet little area, but the location is perfect. You will not need to use a car at all. You can either walk or use the trolley pick up, which is a few steps away. It's a perfect combination of comfort, hospitality, and location.
4.6 on June 13, 2011
We had a great time, Bruce, the Inn Keeper,did a great job. Highly recommend staying here over the typical chain hotel.
4.2 on April 25, 2011
The Castle Garden is a great place to stay during a weekend in the town of St. Augustine. We had a down stairs room, with a queen size bed and a wonderful jacuzzi tub. ,The room is clean, and very comfortable. The TV is small, but if you are watching TV while staying in a B&B your wasting your time and money. The history of the town is the reason why it is a vacation location, and the Castle Garden is part of this history, and the innkeeper will be more than happy to fill you in on the stories associated with his house. Breakfasts were homemade and good. Location is the best part, just minutes from St. George St. and the Fort, also just seconds from where the tour trolleys leave from. Spend a minute listening to stories from Bruce, take the Ghosts & Gravestones tour, and finish the evening with a carafe of Sangria from one of the local establishments and that makes for a great day.
3.4 on March 05, 2011
Castle Garden B&B was in a perfect location within walking distance of the entire historic district in St. Augustine. It is a block from the water front, and close to several restaurants. We never had to move our car. We enjoyed the Kloeckners, and our breakfast was great. I would recommend it.
4.4 on February 16, 2011
Our Valentine's weekend getaway was amazing at Castle Garden. We stayed in the King and Queen room. It was a quaint, romantic room on the first floor. The private bath included a 4x6 whirlpool tub with bath salts provided. The innkeeper Bruce was very welcoming and accommodating. The website said check in was at 3pm but Bruce said it was no problem for us to check in at 7:30 pm. He was also very helpful in suggesting restaurants and told us about some of the hidden adventures within St. Augustine. Breakfast was very good both mornings of our stay. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed nice conversation with Bruce and the other guests. The location of the Bed and Breakfast was ideal. It was about a five minute walk to the fort and to St. George Street and yet far enough way to escape from the tourist areas. It was very quiet at night. It was a great experience and cannot wait to visit again. Leslie and Keith
4.4 on February 08, 2011
My husband and I stayed at the Castle Garden Bed and Breakfast in January. We had a wonderful time and found the innkeeper Bruce helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable, clean and very nice. My husband liked it because it wasn't too feminine. The breakfasts were wonderful, especially the pancakes. The innkeeper accomodated our dietary preferences graciously. We will definately be back.
4.4 on October 28, 2010
The inn was great for the price and location. The room was a little small and needed some sprucing but nothing uncomfortable or unclean. I really enjoyed speaking with Bruce, the innkeeper, he was more than helpful in aiding us in locating restaurants and attractions, and even offered coupons for some of the places we were interested in. My husband and i would love to return.
1.8 on September 29, 2010
The room was ok, but there was no hot water for a shower or the jacuzzi tub. The breakfast was very minimal and basic. The innkeeper did not provide fresh towels or make the bed. We would not stay here again.
Innkeeper Response
I remember this guest and we upgraded them to a downstairs room with a hugh 4' by 6' whirlpool bath and a sunken bedroom with a cathedral ceiling at no additional charge because it was available and we at Castle Garden like to be nice and upgrade whenever possible. As for the towels we offered them towels and they said they were okay. In regards to the hot water they did not mention this to us so how can I correct something I'm not aware of. It turns out one water heater had to be replaced which could have been corrected if I had just known. I can't correct something I am not aware of. I encourage potential guests to read other reviews and talk to me before making any conclusions. Regards, Bruce.
- bruce kloeckner (innkeeper)
1.4 on June 18, 2010
Would not recommend this place. Location is great, but inn is a little run down. We were told once we arrived that we would NOT be given the room we reserved online because it was "not available". We were given another room with a bathroom in the hall (not convenient). We had booked a room specifically with a bathroom in the guest room. The bathroom toilet we got took 3 hours to flush fully. The shower did not work . We were supposed to stay there 2 days, but after the first night, my husband and I decided to cancel our vacation and head home. I told the inn keeper we were unhappy with not receiving the room we wanted, and also that the bathroom we were assigned to was less than functional. He didn't let us get a credit for the second night that we didnt' stay there, and acted offensive about the bathroom not being adequate. Overall, I would not recommend this to a friend, or even a stranger.
Innkeeper Response
The guests were upgraded to a nicer bigger room with a king bed. While it is true that the bathroom was not in the room it was literally two steps away. They decided they were okay with this arrangement because of the bigger room, king bed and because the bathroom was not shared. If there was any indication that the room was unacceptable I would have upgrade them further to a whirlpool room downstairs. As for the bathroom it is a gross misstatement of the truth. The bathroom is the original bathroom to the house and the toilet flushes fine but, just fills up slowly taking about ten minutes not three hours. As for the shower. it works fine and we are not getting complaints. I encourage potential guests to read other reviews and call me before making any negative conclusions. Regards, Bruce
- bruce kloeckner (innkeeper)
4.0 on June 13, 2010
My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at the Castle Garden Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida. It was like staying at Grandmother's house. Our room was nice and clean and the inn keeper "Bruce" took good care of us! The inn is conveniently located near the gates of the old city and is next door to the trolley station. This Bed and Breakfast had very good weekend rates and wonderful pancakes and coffee!
4.2 on June 01, 2010
My wife and i had a great time Over memorial day weekend. Bruce was friendly, helpful and provided a great breakfast. This b & b is a great piece of history and is ideally located. We enjoyed very quiet evenings and within walking distance of the Fort, Ripley's, and the historic district.
5 on May 25, 2010
my husband and i stayed for my 30th B-day and it was great. our room and bathroom were clean and comfortable, and brakefast was delish! we always felt welcome know matter what time we came in we would defenetly recommend and stay there again.....clevelands
4.8 on April 29, 2010
As a frequent visitor to St. Augustine, I was surprised to find this adorable inn so close to downtown. The inn keeper was so friendly and the breakfast was great! The beds were comfortable, and the location was close to everything: all wonderful qualifications for a B&B. The plumbing needs some updating, but overall, this was a quiet and delightful stay. I highly recommend the Castle Garden Inn!
4.0 on April 12, 2010
We had a wonderful stay with Bruce and his momma!!! Breakfast was great both days and we just loved the hospitality. We felt very welcome there. The bed was comfortable and the room was cozy. We met two other couples and were able to have great conversation at breakfast. It was fun to share stories with all of them and Bruce is a real treat. Great hostess!
1.8 on March 28, 2010
Was very disappointed with the whole place. Nothing quaint or cute and the landscaping had not been kept up in a long time. The people were nice at breakfast but when asking for a glass of water upon returning from a hot day in St Augustine, was told to go to my room and use the tap. Nothing charming about this place.
4.4 on March 21, 2010
I recently stayed the weekend at this beautiful inn and had a wonderful time. the innkeepers are a huge help in booking activities in the city to do and are allways willing to do anything to help you out. the room we stayed in was very romantic as well and beautiful. I would recommend this inn to anyone who would like a quiet stay with great service. The breakfast provided in the dinning room are incredible as well. Thx Bruce!
4.2 on March 01, 2010
Lovely home filled with antiques. Great shower in my room, comfy bed. Bruce is a wonderful host and the location is perfect for getting around St Augustine by foot or trolley. Free parking on site as well!
3.8 on February 14, 2010
Location, Price, Service and Ambiance are combined in the Castle Garden, not only to give the best value, but you receive a unique personal touch given by Bruce, the Inn Keeper who is unlike any other B&B innkeeper we've stayed with. Our desire when staying at a B&B is to feel comfortable and cared for and that was acheived 110% at the Castle Garden B&B~Aunt Tootsie's French Toast..........Aaahhhhhh~~May God continue to Bless you Bruce-The Dawson's
4.6 on February 10, 2010
My mother and I stayed at the Castle Garden this past weekend and we were very happy with everything. The house was warm (both temperature and atmosphere) and inviting. Bruce was a wonderful host and has done a magnificent job restoring what was once a stable. Breakfast was great and we really felt at home. I highly recommend this old fashioned getaway.
5 on January 30, 2010
The best place to stay in St. Augustine! Within walking distance of the Old City, but far enough away for peace and quiet. Bruce is an absolutely delightful host! We loved our room, and are already making plans to go back. We will definitely be returning (already have our room picked out and everything!!!)
3.8 on January 02, 2010
This B&B offers a premier location for exploring St Augustine. The historic gate is a short walk and the trolly pickup is less than 20 yards from the door. A great value.
5 on October 16, 2009
Surprised my girlfriend with this bed and breakfast treat. Stayed for one night and we slept great. We're constantly juggling school/work and this was a perfect get away for us. Bruce cooks a mean breakfast and was extremely personable and friendly. The location is great. We got up at 6:45AM for a 5 minute walk to the fort to watch the sun rise over the bay. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quiet and quaint b&b!
4.4 on September 20, 2009
Stayed at the Inn this weekend, my husband surprised me for our anniversary. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a place to get away, relax and looking to get away from the stresses of life. Bruce was a gracious host. The Inn is beautiful! He does make the best pancakes I have ever had. Thank you Bruce!
3.8 on May 26, 2009
I think the place was well kept and had cosy beds. It is in a prime spot which is very close to the fort and good shopping. Good Breakfast. Friendly host awaits!
5 on April 10, 2009
Very quaint and friendly in. will be back!
3.6 on March 27, 2009
Inn was quaint, clean and beautiful. Breakfast was good and the bed in the Pirate Room was comfy.
5 on March 23, 2009
Bruce was a wonderful host. Very accommodating, and the strawberries were wonderful!
3.8 on March 11, 2009
Nice place and grounds- good food and guidance. Enjoyable area.
4.6 on March 03, 2009
16 years ago, we stayed at this B&B, so this visit was a romantic walk down Memory Lane. The jacuzzi tub and relaxing shower were highlights, along with the southern hospitality.
4.2 on February 13, 2009
This is a nice quite inn conveniently located where you can walk to everything and still enjoy the peace and quiet away from the noisier parts of the town. The best part about the inn is its breakfast. The innkeeper loves to cook and it shows. Definitely memorable and highly recommended.
2.8 on January 28, 2009
great house for a family reunion!
5 on January 13, 2009
Our family loves staying here! Wouldn't go any other place!
5 on January 12, 2009
we would go back again
3.6 on January 12, 2009
Bruce, the innkeeper, made our stay more enjoyable. To have someone available just for your comfort is great!
5 on January 12, 2009
A beautiful, well kept B&B. The owner, Bruce, was wonderful. Great host, great room, great location. I'll be back!!!!
5 on January 12, 2009
Our host, Bruce, was the most gracious, most accommodating person we could have even hoped for! Bruce is an awesome man, and I hope to see him again!
4.4 on January 09, 2009
The castle garden had amazing hospitality and felt right at home. The service was phenomenal, and it was in a great location!
4.2 on January 09, 2009
The host was very welcoming and gracious. Made a good trip great! Room was very beautiful, as was the building and garden.
3.4 on January 01, 2009
This B & B used to be the carriage house for the mansion that is now Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum. Great location for walking around St. Augustine. Innkeeper is very friendly and makes you feel right at home. I would not hesitate to recommend the Castle Garden to friends.
4.0 on December 29, 2008
A castle within walking distance to EVERYTHING in St. Augustine. We were treated like the Lord and Lady of the manor and the other guests seem to be hand picked by our wonder host Bruce. Can't wait to go back
4.6 on December 03, 2008
great stay!
5 on November 14, 2008
my stay at Castle Garden this past weekend was wonderful. The environment was warm and inviting and Bruce was a truly delightful host! I will be staying at this B&B my next time in St. Augustine.
4.2 on November 09, 2008
Nicely tucked away and just minutes from downtown St Augustine. This place offers a very quiet get away while still being near all the action of the town. The guy that runs it is so nice and makes the best pancakes I have ever tasted. He has been in business for most of 20 years and it is obvious why.
4.4 on November 08, 2008
This was our first experience at a B & B and I can tell you it will not be our last! Castle Garden is within walking distance to all of the most popular attractions in St Augustine. It is actually right next door to Ripley's. The room is comfortable and homey. It offers good conversation and hospitality. The owner, Bruce is a very nice person and host. Not to mention the whirlpool tub in the room! My fiance proposed to me here. It will not be our last stay at Castle Garden B & B!!!
3.2 on November 05, 2008
Our 1st time in St. Augustine and we were impressed of how pleasant & beautiful our weekend turned out. The Castle Garden home is very nice, full of antiques, cozy and peaceful, the attention is GREAT! and everything is walking distance, which is a wonderful change from a hussle and bussel evironment. Thank you.
4.6 on September 24, 2008
First of all, great service. Bruce and Mom were both very warm and welcoming. Breakfast was superb-a perfect way to start the day. I will recommend it to all my friends and when I do come back to St Augustine for another relaxing weekend, I will most definitely stay once again in the Castle Garden.
4.2 on September 22, 2008
We stayed in the Pirate Nautical room. The bed was very comfy! The bathroom is not in the room, but is right next door. Breakfast each day was great! Bruce is a very warm and welcoming host. Location is awesome, right next to both the trolley and the train tour stops. Highly recommended!
5 on September 07, 2008
Our 20th Anniversary was made extra special. Castle Garden is a totally relaxing & beautiful B & B. Priced just right and the service was impecable. B&B is tucked away from all the town clatter so if price, peace and relaxation are for you book a stay at Castle Garden. Gary & Lisa Rigg
4.2 on August 15, 2008
My husband and I stayed in the Majestic room with a private entrance. It was a phenomenal value in a very quiet and relaxing area. To be perfectly honest, I never got up in time to eat breakfast but my husband loved it!
4.6 on November 15, 2007
We had a great time and loved Castle Garden! The owners were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was really good. You can't beat the location....minutes walking distance to the fort and historic district. I highly reccommend!
3.4 on October 09, 2007
I stayed in the East Castle Loft, and it was VERY nice and cozy. The bed was big, and it was sooo comfortable. (I ended up getting a late start every morning BECAUSE of the bed..I couldn't make myself get up!) The breakfast was really really good every morning. We had cereal and coffee both mornings, and the owner (Bruce...extremely nice guy) cooked a different breakfast each morning. One morning was pancakes with sausage, and another morning was something like apple fritters with sausage on the side....DELICIOUS. I've been craving it ever since I stayed there a year ago. The location of this place is extremely convenient. You can very easily walk to the historic district. Also, there is a very pretty garden area if you want to sit outside and relax..it's surprisingly quiet at this b&b. I really enjoyed it! Give this place a try.


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