Raindrop owner used inheritance to start B&B

BELLVUE – Moments after stepping into the spacious dining room of the Raindrop Bed and Breakfast, the peacefulness of the place seeps into the bones and mellows the mind.Hardwood floors, high-raftered ceilings, dozens of plants and plenty of light create a gracious and comfortable atmosphere where overnight guests and day visitors can relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
Owner Tara Parr converted her passive-solar home at 6901 McMurray into a bed and breakfast six years ago and since has single-handedly fed and pampered guests weekly. An artist, chef and certified massage therapist, she puts her talents to use to create an ideal…