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The Andon-Reid Blog

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A Perfect Reading Getaway

As frequent readers of our blog know, we pride ourselves on making the Andon-Reid Inn a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing place to stay where guests can slow down and savor their getaway from the stressors of everyday life. We love to hear that folks enj… Read more
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Most Requested Andon-Reid Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast at the Andon-Reid Inn B&B is meant to be an experience - one that allows our guests to have a leisurely, relaxing morning surrounded by mountain views, great company, and gourmet food, crafted and plated with care and creativity. Avid follo… Read more
A historical marker titled "Martin's Surrender" detailing General James G. Martin's surrender of Confederate forces on May 7, 1865, in Waynesville, North Carolina.

A Brief History of the Haywood County Towns

As we've previously mentioned, Waynesville and the towns around Waynesville have a rich culture and a unique past that helped shape and define the region into the destination it is today. We know many folks love to travel and learn about the history … Read more
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Retreat to the Mountains to Relieve Stress

As we look through our guest books and peruse our online reviews , one note, in particular, stands out and makes us smile: "Thank you so very much for the care, attention to detail, relaxing, and beautiful place you've created. The most relaxed we've… Read more
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Driving Vacations: Freedom from the Chaos of Flying

In today's world, air travel often feels more like a test of endurance than a luxury. There are so many hidden "costs" to air travel that it makes you think hard about the pros and cons of air travel vs. road trips. Your innkeepers experienced this f… Read more
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Creative Arts Classes and Workshops in Waynesville

Western North Carolina boasts a strong tradition of talented artisans, craftspeople, and artists, all drawing inspiration from the area's proud heritage as a creative and industrious Appalachian community. As you stroll through Main Street in Waynesv… Read more
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Behind-the-Scenes Attention to Detail: Honoring Our Housekeeping Team

As we transition from Spring to Summer here in Haywood County, we are preparing for the busy tourism season and the Inn and property are in great shape. Our team has been working hard every day, we passed our NC Health Department inspection with flyi… Read more
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Andon-Reid's Guide to Waynesville NC Restaurants

One of the best things about Waynesville, NC is its thriving food scene. There is truly something for everyone here. Centered around our charming and historic Main Street area, the restaurants are unique, full of character, and feature delicious food… Read more
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Looking Back at 2024 with Gratitude

It's the New Year at the Andon-Reid and we are undoubtedly looking forward to the future. January is our chance here at the Inn to take down holiday decorations, do some deep cleaning, revitalize the Inn with maintenance and painting, and give oursel… Read more
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The Bed and Breakfast Experience at the Andon-Reid

In our last blog post, we explored the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association , which is a collection of wonderful B&Bs and Inns in Asheville and the nearby towns. This time, we want to dive deeper into what it's really like to stay at a bed and bre… Read more