Integrating Community Through Rural Hospitality

The small rural town of LaCrosse, WA is a place full of people who have the desire to make their town better, and have the unique opportunity of doing so through the redesign of the old basalt rock houses located near the entrance of the town. This cluster of small houses has been abandoned for many years and may look completely run down to the naked eye, but with the help of LaCrosse Community Pride (LCP) and the help of motivated community members, these houses can be restored to their former glory and provide function for the town. One option for the houses is to utilize them as a bed and breakfast. This option will entice outside guests to come into the town and will not only bring income to the bed and breakfast, but will also help to support local businesses. By creating the bed and breakfast it will become a part of the community rather than a separate entity and will enhance the strong family and community values that the town already exemplifies.