Category Archives: Roanoke
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Made in the shade…visit an Art Gallery
Posted on June 14, 2012 by Shellie Leete in art galleries virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, va bed breakfastART GALLERIES EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ARTThe Roanoke Region is the heart of arts and culture in Southwest Virginia. It’s impossible to hit all the different galleries, but whichever you do choose to visit, you will see what makes the region a growing hot spot for the arts. *Roanoke City is currently hosting a temporary [...]
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Jenna Drives the Blue Ridge Parkway
Posted on April 19, 2012 by Shellie Leete in america's favorite drive, Bed and Breakfast Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, brp, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Roanoke, Smith Mountain LakeJenna Wolf of Weekend Today spent time dancing, strumming and in general just loving her road trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Called America’s Favorite Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway is celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010. It is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the country and is a great place to [...]
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I will love you all my life
Posted on February 14, 2012 by Shellie Leete in biking blue ridge. claiborne house bed breakfast, Roanoke, romantic getaway in virginia, Smith Mountain Lake, valentines getaway virginiaHAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! We are still offering the Buy One Night Get One Night Free the entire month of Love – February. If you could not get away on Valentine’s Day – consider any other time this month at The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast. This is a one-time special. Men listen, this is the [...]
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February Virginia is for Lovers Special!
Posted on January 28, 2012 by Shellie Leete in bed and breakfast specials, Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Roanoke, romantic getaways, Smith Mountain Lake, valentines getaway virginiaBuy One Night and Get the Second Night Free!* Virginia is for Lovers Y’all Romance never goes out of style! Valid in the month of Love - February Only, must be consecutive night stay/same guests. Must be prepaid upon online reservation with credit card (*no date changes/refunds/cancellations/paid in full at time of booking. Not combined with other [...]
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Yes we have our own knob!
Posted on January 22, 2012 by Shellie Leete in bald knob, Claiborne House Bed Breakfast, Franklin County, Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia bed and breakfastFranklin County, VA, a summit located in Franklin County, Virginia; Bald Knob. It is 1400 feet and located in the county seat of Franklin County here in Rocky Mount. Many people ask us where Rocky Mount got its name, well this is where: from The Claiborne House B&B (just a couple blocks) you can see [...]
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I took the prize! I won I won!
Posted on December 22, 2011 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House Bed Breakfast, Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia bed and breakfast, Virignia living magazineVirginia Living Magazine had an online contest for a recipe with photo and I won! My goody bag arrived today with my tangible winnings (plus the recipe was posted in the magazine online version) Magazine website header I thank everyone who took the time to vote for my recipe “Claiborne House B&B Key Lime Pie.” [...]
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Why is a Confederate general honored in a stained glass window at a predominantly black church in Roanoke?
Posted on October 31, 2011 by Shellie Leete in civil war, Claiborne House Bed Breakfast, jackson window, RoanokeWindow illuminates complexity of pastA window at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church honoring Stonewall Jackson is featured in a new Civil War book. This window behind the pulpit is a memorial to General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, and depicts his dying words “Let us Cross the River and Rest in the Shade of the Trees.” [...]
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Fall line up at Kirk Avenue Music Hall
Posted on September 15, 2010 by Shellie Leete in appalachian music, blue ridge mountains. claiborne house bed breakfast, Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, va is for loversA new website kicks off the new season at Kirk Avenue Music Hall in downtown Roanoke I often describe this fantastic music venue as sitting in the artists living room and enjoying a private musical performance. It is about 25 minutes from The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast. Your innkeepers enjoy plenty of shows at [...]
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Roanoke’s Art, Culture and Blue Ridge Parkway
Posted on March 6, 2010 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House Bed Breakfast, Peaks of Otter, Roanoke, Virginia is for loversRoanoke’s Art, Culture and Blue Ridge Parkway An Appreciation for Beauty and History Plan to discover some wonderful art and museum pieces for decorating and gifts in Roanoke’s unique museums and historic City Market. Brush up on your Virginia History before witnessing nature’s exquisite beauty along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Day 1: Put on your walking shoes; [...]
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Guest Comfort – Private Baths Since 1829
Posted on October 22, 2009 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is for loversPrivate Baths Anyone? Hotels and motels have long competed for customers on the comfort and convenience of their rooms. Long before coffeemakers and hair dryers entered the picture, more basic things were offered as incentives. This month in 1829, the Tremont Hotel in Boston became the first in young America to offer a private bathroom [...]
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