Woodbury Hotel Gets Makeover

The Country Inn & Suites is planning an open house next week.

The Woodbury Country Inn & Suites recently completed a renovation, and is planning an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will feature free slices of pizza, prizes and other events. (See the PDF with this post for more information.) Patch asked Heather Davis, director of sales, about the remodeling. The Woodbury Green Mill, attached to the hotel, also got a makeover recently. See: Major Makeover Complete at Woodbury Green Mill Patch: What prompted the remodel?  Davis: The hotel was purchased by the Excelsior Group in 2011 with the intent to upgrade the building to accommodate the current trends of the business and leisure traveler. Patch: Were you closed during the work? Davis: The Green Mill restaurant was closed down for…

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Major Makeover Complete At Woodbury Green Mill

The Woodbury restaurant has opened things up and completely remodeled the space.

Georgia Schellhaass was at the Woodbury Green Mill on Thursday to gather with some of her 3M coworkers. “I was amazed when I walked in,” she said. Green Mill has completed a major remodeling and reopened in early December 2011 after being closed since October last year. Nearly every aspect of the restaurant has been updated, from the booths and entrance to the bar and patio. Word has been spreading about the new “chic” space, said general manager Natasha Nelson. “It’s just like getting a really nice facelift,” Nelson said. “And I think people have really been impressed. It’s a cool place to hang out.” The space is brighter and more modern, said manager Lisa Maldonado. “We wanted a more open feel to the restaurant,” she said. Also new are …

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Frugal Family: Where to Find Deals in Woodbury

Looking to save a buck while you're out shopping in Woodbury? Start here, and be sure to add your own suggestions in the comment box below the story.

In this week’s Frugal Family column, it’s pizza time, plus some fruit and flowers in time for spring. 1. Green Mill Deal: Head to Facebook and “like” Green Mill and they’ll give you a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $40 or more. Already a fan? Click here for the coupon. Good through: April 30 2. Davanni’s Deal: Davanni’s is also taking advantage of Facebook, click here for coupons at the pizza and hoagie joint. Good through: April 4 3. Cub Foods Deal: Cub has cartons of Florida's Natural Orange Juice, two for $5. Good through: April 2 4. Walgreens Deal: Two-pound bags of Tropicana Clementines are $2.99 each. Good through: April 2 5. Spring Flower Show at the Como Zoo Sunken Garden Deal: Free admission; $2/adult, $1/child donation …