Plum Bottom Salon

With heartfelt gratitude, I thank your husband for going the extra mile to care for me with his nourishing chicken noodle soup, a gesture that reminds me of the kindness of others. It's been uplifting to see how small acts, like the notes I've been leaving for the girls in the back restroom, have grown into a meaningful tradition that brings joy to all, and I feel fortunate to be surrounded by such boundless love and tender care ❤️.

Hello Ellicottville,

My name is Tracy Diegelman. I’m a mother of three, a lifelong believer in family, home, and community, and someone who has always tried to live by a simple set of values — work hard, care deeply, and show up for people.

I was born and raised in the Buffalo area, and I’m the current owner of Lancaster Coffee Co. & Café, which I will continue to run. Over the years, I’ve built and grown small businesses rooted in connection and hospitality. Each chapter has been guided by the same belief: that the spaces we create — whether a home, a business, or a gathering place — should feel welcoming, genuine, and grounded in care.

As life evolves, so do we. Recently, I found myself looking toward the next chapter with intention and honesty, searching for a place where my love of family, home, and community could come together in a deeper way. That search led me to Ellicottville.

When the opportunity arose to take on the Jefferson Inn, I stepped into it with grace, gratitude, and conviction — knowing that meaningful growth often requires letting go of things we love. This transition has meant selling my home, making difficult choices, and beginning again in a new place — not without emotion, but with purpose.

I’m deeply grateful to Jean, the former owner of the Jefferson Inn, whose heart, dedication, and generosity shaped this home and welcomed so many people through its doors. It’s an honor to carry forward the care she poured into both the inn and this community.

As I settle into this next season, my hope is simple: to bring my values, my sense of home, and my commitment to thoughtful hospitality into the Jefferson Inn and into Ellicottville. I look forward to learning, contributing, and becoming part of the community I now call Home.

If you feel inclined, I’d be grateful if you’d share this page/post as I begin this next chapter here.

Thank you for the warm welcome — I’m truly glad to be here.

Warmly,
Tracy

https://www.thejeffersoninn.com/

Happy Halloween Eve!!! This little sweetheart, Snow White , Pearl and a skeleton and a little girl who picked out a candy cane out of the lollipop bin, reminding us that joy can be found in every day, not just holidays.

I'm thrilled to share that I'm embarking on a well-deserved family vacation to the ocean, a place that brings me serenity and rejuvenation. After a year of hard work, I'm eager to create lasting memories with my loved ones. As I take a brief hiatus from the salon starting tomorrow, August 7, and return on August 19, I appreciate your understanding that I'll be unreachable during this time. I'm confident that this break will allow me to return refreshed, revitalized, and ready to tackle new challenges with renewed enthusiasm. Please feel free to leave a message at the salon, and I'll respond promptly upon my return to Western New York, eager to share my renewed energy with you.