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News and Updates from the Innkeepers

The Andon-Reid Blog

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 d… Read more
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The Joy of Blooming and Planting Season in WNC

Flowers and Plants are a Big Deal in Western North Carolina This spring, we've spent a lot of time here at the Inn doing significant landscaping and thinking quite a lot about plants, flowers and trees.  Just this past weekend, we had the pleas… 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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Exploring the Southern Blue Ridge Parkway

As the weather begins to warm up here in Western North Carolina, it's exciting to see the Blue Ridge Parkway fully open again!  With an entrance to the Parkway so close to the Inn (just 7 miles away past Barber Orchard Fruit Stand), we love to r… Read more
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What's the Weather Like in Waynesville?

Waynesville's location in the center of Haywood County makes it a great jumping off point for outdoor exploration and activities.  With spectacular natural attractions like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, pristin… Read more
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Excited for NC Smokies Ice Fest Weekend 2024

Wintertime in Waynesville brings a slightly slower tempo and a chance for us innkeepers to recharge and get ready for the year ahead.  However, the winter is also a wonderful time of year to experience our area and our Inn.  The weather is … Read more
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The Food Trucks of Haywood County

Oftentimes, when we talk about places to go and things to do in Waynesville and Haywood County, our unique and growing food truck culture gets overlooked.  Western North Carolina is home to a vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit and the presence of s… Read more
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Charm and Character - The Towns around Waynesville

While we focus much of our blog on the town of Waynesville and the Inn, many of our guests use the Andon-Reid as a central home base to do some serious exploring of all the wonders of Western North Carolina.  Undoubtedly, as guests begin plannin… Read more
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The Andon-Reid Culinary Experience - Familiar yet Unique

We recently received a wonderful review from one of our amazing guests that helped to highlight the experience we want guests to have with our breakfast and snack offerings at the Andon-Reid Inn. This guest noted "the breakfasts were outstanding ever… Read more
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Seasonal Festivals and Main Street Celebrations

This past weekend, Waynesville hosted the popular and festive event known as Folkmoot.  It's one of the bigger events of the year and it kicks off a season where the town hosts some awesome events on both Main Street and other areas of the town.… Read more