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William
William Roetzheim is the author of seven plays and one
musical, twenty-three published books, over 100 articles,
three columns, and twenty spoken word audio poetry CDs
(Producer and Director). He is a member of the Dramatists
Guild of America. His writing has won nine gold medals
and twenty-two finalist awards in national and international
literary competitions. His plays have been performed in
New York City at the TADA Theater, The Studio Theater in
Theatre Row, 440 Studios, the Producer’s Club, and The
Workshop Jewel Theater, plus in theaters in Southern
California. His work has been featured in New York at the
Illuminating Artists Festival, the Planet Connections
festival, and the Midtown International Theater Festival
plus at the Moondance International Film Festival in Los
Angeles. He edits an annual anthology of new plays called
“Regional Best,” and is a member of the Board of Directors
of American International Theater, Inc. where he serves as
the Producing Director. His film credits include Producer
for “Decay,” a short film due for release in August 2010.
He founded and then sold two successful software
companies (Marotz, Inc. and Cost Xpert Group, Inc.), holds
two patents, and is considered to be one of the world’s
leading experts on parametric modeling of software project
costs. Prior to entering the world of technology he was a
Naval Flight Officer and flew S3-A Viking aircraft from the
USS Forrestal. While in college he won first place in the
NCAA National Gymnastics Championships and was twice
designated as an All American athlete. He has been
married to Marianne and living in the San Diego area for
more than 31 years.
William Roetzheim is the author of seven plays and one
musical, twenty-three published books, over 100 articles,
three columns, and twenty spoken word audio poetry CDs
(Producer and Director). He is a member of the Dramatists
Guild of America. His writing has won nine gold medals
and twenty-two finalist awards in national and international
literary competitions. His plays have been performed in
New York City at the TADA Theater, The Studio Theater in
Theatre Row, 440 Studios, the Producer’s Club, and The
Workshop Jewel Theater, plus in theaters in Southern
California. His work has been featured in New York at the
Illuminating Artists Festival, the Planet Connections
festival, and the Midtown International Theater Festival
plus at the Moondance International Film Festival in Los
Angeles. He edits an annual anthology of new plays called
“Regional Best,” and is a member of the Board of Directors
of American International Theater, Inc. where he serves as
the Producing Director. His film credits include Producer
for “Decay,” a short film due for release in August 2010.
He founded and then sold two successful software
companies (Marotz, Inc. and Cost Xpert Group, Inc.), holds
two patents, and is considered to be one of the world’s
leading experts on parametric modeling of software project
costs. Prior to entering the world of technology he was a
Naval Flight Officer and flew S3-A Viking aircraft from the
USS Forrestal. While in college he won first place in the
NCAA National Gymnastics Championships and was twice
designated as an All American athlete. He has been
married to Marianne and living in the San Diego area for
more than 31 years.
Marianne
Marianne Roetzheim is a gourmet chef and registered
Occupational Therapist who founded and operated her
own successful therapy company, providing speech,
physical, and occupational therapy services to several
area hospitals.
Marianne Roetzheim is a gourmet chef and registered
Occupational Therapist who founded and operated her
own successful therapy company, providing speech,
physical, and occupational therapy services to several
area hospitals.
| Your Innkeepers |
Jamul Haven: Luxury Victorian Bed and Breakfast near San Diego
Interview with Marianne and Rosalba
William: Marianne, what made you decide to become an
Innkeeper?
Marianne: I was retired, doing volunteer work, when the
opportunity came up to purchase the Victorian house. I
initially wanted to turn it into a board and care facility, but a
bed and breakfast seemed to be the perfect fit.
William: So what are some things that you like the most
about running Jamul Haven?
Marianne: I like the variety of each day, getting up and
deciding what I want to do in addition to what I have to do.
For example, developing new recipes, planning for the
holidays, setting up special events. And of course, who
wouldn't enjoy living in a five star resort.
Rosalba: I can walk up the stairs to a full gym every
morning! But seriously, working here doesn't feel like work.
It's more like living in a home taking care of friends. The
people who visit seem to always have good attitudes, and I
like meeting all of the different types of people. But I think
my favorite job is helping to cook breakfast.
William: Yes, it seems that the guests are always praising
the food. So Marianne, where did you learn how to cook?
How would you describe your style of cooking?
William: Marianne, what made you decide to become an
Innkeeper?
Marianne: I was retired, doing volunteer work, when the
opportunity came up to purchase the Victorian house. I
initially wanted to turn it into a board and care facility, but a
bed and breakfast seemed to be the perfect fit.
William: So what are some things that you like the most
about running Jamul Haven?
Marianne: I like the variety of each day, getting up and
deciding what I want to do in addition to what I have to do.
For example, developing new recipes, planning for the
holidays, setting up special events. And of course, who
wouldn't enjoy living in a five star resort.
Rosalba: I can walk up the stairs to a full gym every
morning! But seriously, working here doesn't feel like work.
It's more like living in a home taking care of friends. The
people who visit seem to always have good attitudes, and I
like meeting all of the different types of people. But I think
my favorite job is helping to cook breakfast.
William: Yes, it seems that the guests are always praising
the food. So Marianne, where did you learn how to cook?
How would you describe your style of cooking?
Marianne: I've always liked to cook. When I was six I had "Marianne's Deli" and I made New York style sandwiches to
order for family and friends. My Mom was a cook, but it was pretty Betty Crocker, by which I mean good but plain. When I
was a young teenager I started reading cookbooks and experimenting, especially with food from different countries. I've
read hundreds of cookbooks, I watch the cooking channel, and I experiment constantly. I'd describe my style of cooking
as creative, but not nose-in-the-air creative. More like Betty Crocker if she let her hair down (in a hair net, of course).
William: You've transitioned from working as an Occupational Therapist to running a Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Was
that an easy transition? Hard?
Marianne: It was easy. I've always enjoyed helping other people, which is one of the main reasons I became an
Occupational Therapist. I guess I'm just a nurturing type of person. When the kids stopped needing me, and I wasn't
working as a therapist anymore, I felt a real void in my life. The Bed and Breakfast fills that need very well.
William: Rosalba, did you experience that empty nest syndrome when your kids moved away?
Rosalba: Absolutely. And I agree with Marianne that it makes me happy to be able to take care of people at Jamul
Haven. Plus, I'm learning a lot of new things. I'm amazed how much I've learned in the short time I've been here.
William: You did all of the interior decorating yourself. Did you find that difficult? How did you pick the themes for the
rooms?
Marianne: I've always loved decorating. Jamul Haven was a dream come true for me in many ways, and it truly was a
decorator's paradise. I'm a visual person, and for most of the time while Jamul Haven was being renovated things were
too disorganized for me to picture the final room. But I did have lots of time to think about the themes. I love the colors in
peacock feathers, and I think the birds are one of God's most magnificent art works. With my Irish heritage and a mother
named Patricia Glass Garland who was born on St. Patrick's day, I had to have a Celtic room. I wanted one room to
portray the far east traditions of calmness and serenity, in peaceful yet vibrant colors. That left one room that I thought
would have a medieval theme, but I had some rose bedroom furniture that was passed down to my girls, and I didn't have
a suit of armor lying around, so I went with the rose theme. I thought it might be too traditional, but I'm glad I went that
route because it really fits with the Victorian era.
William: Anything that you'd like to add?
Marianne: I love receiving emails (through Bill) and letters from guests. I do read them, save them, and truly appreciate
them.
order for family and friends. My Mom was a cook, but it was pretty Betty Crocker, by which I mean good but plain. When I
was a young teenager I started reading cookbooks and experimenting, especially with food from different countries. I've
read hundreds of cookbooks, I watch the cooking channel, and I experiment constantly. I'd describe my style of cooking
as creative, but not nose-in-the-air creative. More like Betty Crocker if she let her hair down (in a hair net, of course).
William: You've transitioned from working as an Occupational Therapist to running a Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Was
that an easy transition? Hard?
Marianne: It was easy. I've always enjoyed helping other people, which is one of the main reasons I became an
Occupational Therapist. I guess I'm just a nurturing type of person. When the kids stopped needing me, and I wasn't
working as a therapist anymore, I felt a real void in my life. The Bed and Breakfast fills that need very well.
William: Rosalba, did you experience that empty nest syndrome when your kids moved away?
Rosalba: Absolutely. And I agree with Marianne that it makes me happy to be able to take care of people at Jamul
Haven. Plus, I'm learning a lot of new things. I'm amazed how much I've learned in the short time I've been here.
William: You did all of the interior decorating yourself. Did you find that difficult? How did you pick the themes for the
rooms?
Marianne: I've always loved decorating. Jamul Haven was a dream come true for me in many ways, and it truly was a
decorator's paradise. I'm a visual person, and for most of the time while Jamul Haven was being renovated things were
too disorganized for me to picture the final room. But I did have lots of time to think about the themes. I love the colors in
peacock feathers, and I think the birds are one of God's most magnificent art works. With my Irish heritage and a mother
named Patricia Glass Garland who was born on St. Patrick's day, I had to have a Celtic room. I wanted one room to
portray the far east traditions of calmness and serenity, in peaceful yet vibrant colors. That left one room that I thought
would have a medieval theme, but I had some rose bedroom furniture that was passed down to my girls, and I didn't have
a suit of armor lying around, so I went with the rose theme. I thought it might be too traditional, but I'm glad I went that
route because it really fits with the Victorian era.
William: Anything that you'd like to add?
Marianne: I love receiving emails (through Bill) and letters from guests. I do read them, save them, and truly appreciate
them.