Category Archives: Virginia is for lovers
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Virginia is for Lovers Y’all
Posted on October 30, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, romantic getaways virginia, Virginia is for lovers“That’s right, all you sad-sack single types. Don’t dare come a knockin’ when this state’s a rockin’.” -Virginia Read more from Frommers here.Book your getaway at The Claiborne House B&B in Rocky Mount, VA here. ISN’T IT TIME FOR A BLUE RIDGE DAY Y’ALL?
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How could I pass by these sunflowers?
Posted on August 29, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, sunflowers, Virginia is for loversAND NOT STOP!I do not know why, I do not understand my affection toward sunflowers, perhaps it is the fact they grow from a small seed (which I love to eat) into a big bold flower that towers above most of us. Or perhaps it is the amazing colors of the bright yellow petals, huge green [...]
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What’s LOVE got to do with it?
Posted on June 4, 2012 by Shellie Leete in bed breakfast virignia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Virginia is for loversIt’s at the heart of every Virginia vacation ISN’T IT TIME FOR A BLUE RIDGE DAY Y’ALL?
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Review of our BOGO February is for Lovers Special
Posted on March 10, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, claborne house bed and breakfast, Roanoke VA, romantic getaways virginia, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is for loversI wanted to share a review of our first ever Buy One Night Get the Second Night Free special we offered throughout the “Month of Love – February.” IT WAS GREAT! Some of our guests even went horseback riding! (Reba Farm Inn near Bedford) Continental is not spoken here! It snowed on one weekend and [...]
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One way or another
Posted on February 26, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Bed and Breakfast Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, romantic getaway, Virginia is for loversYOU KNOW YOU NEED TO VISIT VIRGINIA! Source: witanddelight.tumblr.com via Deanna on Pinterest Come on out and meet Virginia, she’ll steal your heart! Life is too short for bad coffee…Shellie your innkeeper @ The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mount, VA – Blue Ridge Country! You can book your room online at any time right here http://www.claibornehouse.net/ The Claiborne [...]
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Virginia is for loafers
Posted on February 18, 2012 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, picnic package, ponds, romantic getaway in virginia, special occasion getaways, Virginia is for loversYou better believe it! Picnic by a waterfall (you can order this picnic and secret location from the B&B) Fly fishin’ the Pigg Quiet time by The Claiborne House ponds Skipping stones at a nearby lake All images above taken by your innkeeper Shellie who wants you to get outside and loaf. We have plenty [...]
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Plan a Perfect Blue Ridge Day
Posted on September 28, 2011 by Shellie Leete in blue ridge day, Blue Ridge Parkway, fall leaves virginia, Motorcycle blue ridge mountains va, Virginia is for loversCruising with the top down Fresh mountain air, endless views and blazing colors of autumn are what you’ll find around every glorious curve on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Consistently named one of America’s favorite drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited unit of the National Park Service. There are numerous access points [...]
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Guess Who’s Coming to Roanoke in December?
Posted on September 15, 2011 by Shellie Leete in anne cochran, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Jim Brickman, mario frangoulis, roanoke performing arts center, Virginia is for loversAMERICA’S ROMANTIC PIANO SENSATION – THE BRICK HOUSE – JIM BRICKMAN!The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast was privileged to host Jim Brickman March 5, 2005 when he played Roanoke on tour. It was a cold and dismal day in March, but Jim, Anne Cochran and Mario Frangoulis sure brightened it up! Our girls, now teenagers [...]
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Pete’s Picks from Roanoke Outside
Posted on September 9, 2011 by Shellie Leete in Blue Ridge Mountains, Philpott Lake, Philpott overlook, recreation, roanoke outside, Virginia is for loversLooks like a dry and gorgeous weekend ahead of us…what are your plans? If you’re looking to explore a new area then look no farther than Philpott Reservoir. Philpott Reservoir is a 2,880-acre lake located in southern Franklin County. You won’t find any residential development along the shoreline, but you will find numerous facilities scattered throughout [...]
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Hunting Antique Apples in Blue Ridge Country
Posted on May 17, 2011 by Shellie Leete in a better way to stay, best bed and breakfats, Blue Ridge Parkway, heritage apples, virginia apples, Virginia bed and breakfast, Virginia is for loversBlue Ridge antique apple hunter Tom Brown shares his passionate search and rescue of heritage apples and lost apple varieties in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information on this story, visithttp://www.blueridgecountry.com/people/apple-hunter.html VIRGINIA IS FOR HERITAGE LOVERS LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE! Shellie your innkeeper @ The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mount, [...]
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