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Add on Fresh fragrant flowers and sparkling cider $43.00 - book online 

ROMANTIC GETAWAY, DINNER PACKAGES AND INNSTANT ROMANCE ADD-ONS

Picnic on The Parkway Package – A Celebration of The Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75 years!

 Smartview Recreation Area - Vistas, Hikes, Picnic areas

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway in style! Picnic on The Parkway Package includes:

  • One night stay (any room of your choice)

  • Fresh Fragrant Flowers in your room upon arrival

  • Sparkling Cider set up elegantly awaiting your check-in

  • Inncredible Breakfast in the morning

  • Stealing a kiss near the Pond - FREE

  • A Gourmet Picnic Lunch for Two (includes drinks and dessert)

  • A personalized list of the best picnic spots and leisurely hikes within an hour of The B&B

You can book this special package directly from our website. (Rates from $175/Couple - depending on the room of your choice) Select this package as an ADD-ON when you book your room - Rates will show directly on the reservation. (You can still save $10 while booking online!)  valid in 2010 only.  Your innkeeper will email you a menu selection for your Gourmet Picnic Lunch - trust me it's yummy!   BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE

MORE THAN A ROAD - WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPPhot by Fred First - Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia

COMING  THIS SPRING April 23-25th! Photography on the Parkway Weekend Workshop with your personal guide "Appalachian Naturalist, Nature Photographer and Author Fred First."  In celebration of the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary MORE THAN A ROAD - We will be offering hands on/in the field/on The Parkway photo workshops.

Do you wish to use your Point & Shoot or Digital SLR camera to get better nature photographs?  This weekend workshop will give you the opportunity to learn from a fantastic nature photographer and photograph some breathtaking images. 

You can learn by doing and receive immediate feedback while enjoying the hospitality at The Claiborne House.  Book your spot online - you will be given the option when you reserve on line to choose this package! Space is limited.  Meet Fred First here and read his bio here.

Photography on The Parkway Package includes:

  • Two night stay (room of your choice)

  • Check-in Dessert Reception

  • Inncredible Breakfast in the morning 8am

  • Class Begins at 9am as you head up to the Blue Ridge Parkway with Appalachian Naturalist & Nature Photographer Fred First for some personalized instruction and hands on guidance in the field (carpool or drive your own vehicle)

  • A Gourmet Picnic Lunch (includes drinks and dessert) at Noon on The Parkway

  • Shooting ends at 3pm with Fred or continue on at your leisure - provided will be a list of the leisurely hikes along the Parkway.  Download your images that evening back at the B&B.

  • Sunday after Breakfast reconvene for discussion, photo critique and final rap up.

You can book this special package directly from our website or give us a call. (Photo weekend instruction with picnic lunch is $80 per person - 2 night stay minimum - single or double occupancy. You can still save $10 while booking online!))  Select this package as an ADD-ON when you book your room - Rates will show directly on the reservation.  A 30 day cancellation period applies to photo packages - must be paid in full upon reservation)    BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE