Innkeeper's blog

For some reason Bed and Breakfasts have gotten a lot of bad press lately.  It began with an article in the Washington Post, then Bon Appetit weighed in, and now Anderson Cooper, in a video from his show, explains why he "hates" B&Bs.

Spring has arrived in Asheville, North Carolina - but it's not all sunshine and roses - especially for bed and breakfast owners.  From the "glass half empty" perspective, it's the time of year for ants in the house, pollen and allergies, cleaning all the outside stuff you couldn't get to in winter, yard work....you get the picture.

Most visitors come to Asheville to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains, to sample locally grown food at one of the many independently owned restaurants, to hear live music of all kinds, to visit Biltmore House, or to enjoy the thriving art community. 

Now is the best time to visit Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.  The photos below are from our garden, except for the first one from the Biltmore.  The crocus, daffodil, quince, and forsythia are blooming now and should continue for a few more weeks.  Also, some of the fruit trees are beginning to bud out.

Every now and then someone sends us old photos of our house and its residents.  This time we received several, so we're posting them here.  In the 1960's and 70's our neighborhood of Montford was in disrepair.  Many locals were afraid to walk through it, even in daylight.  Most of the larger homes had been turned into apartments or were left vacant.

Overnight guests at The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast can receive special rates at the Grove Park Inn Golf Course.  Just call or email us in advance of your visit and provide us with the time range you want and the date, and we will take it from there.

Our Asheville Bed and Breakfast is small with just five guest rooms and a dining area for twelve maximum.  Therefore, we don't promote weddings at our inn.  But last year a young couple assured us that their wedding party would be very small and the ceremony would only take a few hours, so we agreed - especially since it was during our slow s

The 2012 Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore begin on November 9th and run through December 31st.

The grounds of the estate and the interior of the house are aglow with thousands of lights and Christmas decorations - nothing else will get you into the holiday spirit faster.

Fall is here now in Asheville!  In 2012 the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina had perfect conditions for achieving the best color show in a long time.  The staff at our Asheville Bed and Breakfast can guide you to the easiest route for viewing the beauty of the Appalachians. 

The New York Post named the Asheville Wine & Food Festival one of the best of its kind in the country.  It features fine local, national, and international wines, great local restaurants, and craft beer & spirits.  And, the festival takes place less than a mile from our Asheville Bed and Breakfast