I thought it was about time I introduced to you some of the wonderful people and businesses we have had the opportunity to work for over the years. I can’t think of a better place to start than the Marathon Motel in Marathon, Texas, owned by Daniel Self.

He purchased the motel in August of 2000. During a Spring Break trip in 1999 to the Big Bend with his daughter, they spent a night at the Motel. Danny got up for a run the next morning and saw the “For Sale” sign in front of the office. Lured by the beauty of the Marathon Basin, the friendly people, and the history and natural charm of Marathon, he decided to purchase the motel. His vision was not only to maintain the comfortable, casual atmosphere, but to continue the efforts already begun to enhance the natural charm, beauty and guest comfort.

We have been working together on his web site, marathonmotel.com , for so long that I really can’t remember if it was in 2001 or 2002 that we set up the first design. And like the beautiful landscaping in the motel’s courtyard, the web site has developed and grown and changed it’s appearance many times. My skills and ideas about web design have changed a lot, as well. One of the most important factors any business needs to take into consideration when selecting a web designer isn’t the price of the end product, but the ability of the designer and client to work together to reach a common goal. And Mr. Self has been a great person to work for.

If you find yourself heading for the Big Bend, stop in and spend the night at the Marathon Motel…. enjoy 10 acres with ten newly decorated duplex cabins and relax in the adobe-walled courtyard with flowering native plants, fireplace, fountain, and spectacular views of the mountains and starry skies.