Changing Seasons

It's hard to believe that September is almost over and October is right around the corner. October is one of the peak months in the area due to the fall colors and we stay very busy. We can already feel the weather change and the days getting shorter.

We are still serving breakfast on the front porch and hope that the morning temperatures cooperate for a few more weeks. Everyone loves the front porch! One day last week the fog was so thick I was nervous that the guests may be too chilly. But we're in the mountains, so most guests just added a sweater or light jacket. Then about 9:15 that morning, the fog started to clear and the breakfast conversation continued with happy faces. The light filtered through the trees and the birds were flying from branch to branch. Being so close to downtown Asheville, it's amazing how peaceful our front porch can be. It's a great way to start your day... and a great way to end it as well.

Each evening the porch is the place where several guests enjoy some wine and conversation, another guest may be reading and maybe another couple is playing a serious game of Chinese checkers. That's a nice part about our Inn. You can seek the company of others if you'd like, or find a quiet spot to read or nap. The hammock offers a a perfect resting spot -- if the squirrels don't bombard you with nuts from above. We used to think it was just coincidence, but those squirrels in the trees love to take aim!

So with October on it's way we'll plan to share pictures of the beautiful colors in the area. We hope to meet a lot of new guests and welcome return guests back to Hill House.

Here's how the tree on the side yard looked in previous years. Beautiful! It's a large tree with lots of leaves. But this is the classic fall shot -- clear blue skies, cool mornings and mild temperatures during the day. And yes, Bill will be spending lots of time in the yard come November collecting all those leaves that fall to the ground...