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The Andon-Reid Blog

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B&Bs are Great Places for Groups and Reunions

This spring, we've had the pleasure of hosting quite a few groups at the Inn, traveling together and reconnecting with one another. We even had a week where we hosted 2 groups each on back-to-back weekends. This influx of folks using the Inn as a bas… Read more

Our Wonderful Staff and Local Team

During the winter months at the Inn, we have more time to fuss over the Inn and think about how to improve and maintain this beautiful house and care for the grounds. This time of year, we are thoroughly reminded of the importance of having a dedicat… Read more
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Why We Became Innkeepers - The Brenda and Peter Story

Of all the conversations we have with our guests, one of the most common topics is undoubtedly, "Why did we become innkeepers?" or "Have you always wanted to be an innkeeper?". These are such fun questions to answer as answering helps remind us why w… Read more
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Winter in Waynesville: Preparing for the Year Ahead

The Winter season at the Andon-Reid is a truly unique time to experience the Inn and Waynesville. While the weather is colder and the town a bit less busy, the Inn is a great spot to relax and get cozy by the fire with a hot beverage. This winter, we… Read more
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A Thanksgiving Reflection on our First Fall in Waynesville

You might have noticed that we've been posting a bit less on our blog and social media lately. There's a good reason! We've been busy, busy, busy with our first fall season at the Andon-Reid. As longtime guests know, autumn in Waynesville/Western Nor… Read more
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Guest Path Bricks - An Andon-Reid Tradition Continues

As we reflect on our first month as owners of the Andon-Reid, we feel so grateful for the many wonderful guests we've met and the fascinating stories we've heard about prior trips to the Inn. It's remarkable how many people have consistently made rep… Read more
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Showcasing Waynesville Small Businesses

As frequent visitors to Waynesville will know, our town has no shortage of wonderful small businesses. As a small business ourselves, we are incredibly excited to partner with and showcase Waynesville and Haywood County businesses at the Inn. One of … Read more
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Meet the Innkeepers - Brenda and Peter

[caption id="attachment_2746" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Brenda and Peter Beside the Andon-Reid Sign[/caption] Hello! We are Brenda and Peter, the new owners of the Andon-Reid Inn. We can't wait to introduce ourselves in person to all of our am… Read more

COVID restrictions are beginning to ease up in Waynesville - and at the Andon-Reid Inn

We are frequently asked by prospective guests what is the COVID situation in Waynesville at the moment? Haywood County and the surrounding counties remain some of the safest places in North Carolina and we are proud of the responsible approach taken … Read more

A superb season and sensational 75% savings

This morning's brief sweep of wintry weather across the east of the country gave us a short-lived foretaste of things to come in the approaching months. Like most of our winter weather in Waynesville, it made the area look pretty without any real dis… Read more