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!

Winter Is Upon Us at Hill House Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC

Thank you for taking time to read our Hill House Bed & Breakfast Blog -- it was just launched the first week of December so you are among the first to view it.

And in honor of our inaugural Blog post, here in Asheville North Carolina, we are having our first snow of the year! So far just a light dusting, but it's covering the branches of the trees and looks beautiful. The snow was just beginning to fall while we served our breakfast this morning and all guests enjoyed the winter scenery.




We have finished all the decorating for Christmas, both outside and inside the Inn. As you approach the Inn, the white lights frame the front entry. The tree inside the parlor is gorgeous and everyone enjoys that warm cozy feel in front of the fireplace. Luckily the outside decorations were put up during a nice balmy day this past week. Temperatures can change quickly here in the mountains of Asheville.

With winter approaching, we have been busy 'tightening up' this old 1885 Inn. We got some major projects done ahead of schedule to help make the Inn even more comfortable and warm with some energy saving projects. We've replaced all the windows and door in the foyer with argon filled double-pane insulated windows, and installed new energy efficient honeycomb blinds in the parlor. Not only do they look great, it has really made a noticeable difference in maintaining a consistent temperature in those areas of the Inn. Now everyone will get to enjoy these benefits all winter long!