We hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays and getting ready for the New Year! Our Christmas was very nice this year with our daughter and son-in-law traveling from California to spend the week. But the days go by so fast. It was a treat to have some snow on the ground to experience a true winter scene. And did we ever have snow!


There was an abundance of snow that fell in the mountains from the storm that hit Asheville a week before Christmas. Easily a foot of snow accumulated, which is quite uncommon in this area. Roads were closed, grocery shelves emptied and most businesses were not able to open for a day or two. Usually we receive only an inch or two of snow at a time, so this really surprised us!

Our guests all arrived that evening or the following morning with lots of stories of their travels. Many homes lost power for several days, but the Inn was very fortunate that we were only without electricity for a couple of hours after breakfast. Thank goodness...


And Bailey acted like a young pup in the fresh snow. There is something so peaceful and quiet about a new snow, and the evening light almost made the city glow. As I took Bailey out for her late night walk, she just bounded through the snow like a deer. All of the stresses of the day melted and we laughed and jumped like kids. Of course the next morning brought the harsh reality of lots and lots of shoveling. Bill saw to it that our guest's car windshields were all brushed off as well. I hope the next storm just brings an inch like usual!

We have a full house for New Year's Eve and downtown will be full of festivities. We wish you a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.

P.S. Bailey loved her annual shredding of the wrapping paper after we opened gifts Christmas morning. Look at that smile!