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The Andon-Reid Blog

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Something in the Water? Beer, Wine and Spirits in Waynesville and Beyond

Guests visiting Waynesville and Western North Carolina have no shortage of options for grabbing a drink or enjoying tasty libations.  In fact, Western North Carolina is known for its buzzing craft beer scene, led by the explosion of craft brewer… Read more
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Unique Ways to Stay at the Andon-Reid

The Andon-Reid has always been a great place for couples.  The Inn has been known as a great romantic getaway for anniversaries, honeymoons, babymoons, parent weekend escapes and just normal couples' vacations.  Additionally, Waynesville is… Read more
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Favorite Western North Carolina Waterfalls

Over the past year, we've had a few spare moments to sneak out of the Inn and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the natural wonders of Western North Carolina.  Without a doubt, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is "where can we se… Read more
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Notes from our Guestbook

While guests can learn about the Andon-Reid from online reviews and other online forums, one source of feedback that sometimes gets overlooked is the physical guest book in our guest lounge.  This book is a major source of pride for innkeepers l… Read more
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Places to go and Things to do on Main Street in Waynesville NC

As a central location in Western North Carolina, Waynesville is a great location for a home base while exploring the natural wonders of our area and the thriving city of Asheville.  However, not to be missed on your trip to Waynesville is a day … 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.  Thi… 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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What is Select Registry?

On our website and around the Inn, you may notice some references to "Select Registry."  There's even a fancy kiosk located on the guest lounge bar and a plaque on the wall outside the Grand Library Suite. If you love B&Bs and Inns like the … 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