News and Updates from the Innkeepers
The Andon-Reid Blog
Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to be invited to join the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association . When we heard that the Association would be expanding its footprint to include Inns and B&Bs in the areas surrounding Asheville, we jumped at … Read more
It's been almost two weeks since Hurricane Helene came through and caused unprecedented damage and destruction in our beloved Western North Carolina region. People and businesses have experienced unimaginable loss during this time, and we continue to… Read more
Without a doubt, Haywood County and Western North Carolina is well-known as a beautiful outdoor paradise, with an abundance of ways to experience nature and the splendor of the mountains, forests and rivers. However, sometimes Mother Nature decides w… Read more
Recently, a group of guests stayed with us at the Inn and spent their time in our area seeking out and exploring fun stores that carry unique, rare or one-of-a-kind goods and furniture. This inspired us to sum up some of our favorite places to shop s… Read more
For travelers considering a vacation or a getaway to a small town like Waynesville, it's often difficult to do the amount of research necessary to fully understand the area. Luckily, at a B&B like the Andon-Reid, your friendly neighborhood Innkeeper … Read more
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
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
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 pleasure of … Read more
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
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 recomme… Read more