Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast

Scythian in downtown Roanoke June 7th!

2013-05-18T10:18:00.000-04:00

I WOULD BE REMISS IF I DIDN'T TELL YOU ABOUT ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS PLAYING KIRK AVE IN JUNE~~ Scythian website click here Yes, I have tickets, if you wish to go to this small venue jam...

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Spring Fence Project - Day 6

2013-05-17T13:13:00.001-04:00

PAINTING! TONY SAYS "SEND ADVIL!" Come and visit us at The Claiborne House B&B in Rocky Mount, Virginia! You can grab a cuppa or grab a...

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Speaking of weeds...

2013-05-16T11:56:00.001-04:00

An innkeeper was talking about Dandelions, so I shared this book The Claiborne House B&B is featured in: "CIDER BEANS, WILD GREENS AND DANDELION JELLY: Recipes from Southern Appalachia" The...

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Featured Sight of Interest - Poor Mountain Hike

2013-05-13T10:45:00.001-04:00

IF YOU ARE EAGER FOR A MOUNTAIN HIKE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS THEN POOR MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA PRESERVE IS FOR YOU! Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve is a 925-acre Natural Area Preserve located...

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More innkeeping fun!

2013-05-11T12:04:00.003-04:00

Sierra was thrilled this morning to be given a special gratuity from our guests from Jakarta Indonesia. Sierra and her special gift today She received three different currencies from:...

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Meet Maybelle...

2013-05-10T11:09:00.000-04:00

As you know may or may not know, we had Brewster for 20 years. We are a cat and dog family, we have had a huge part missing...and as of yesterday we now have a rambunctious very lovable, who kisses...

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What else is there?

2013-05-10T07:43:00.000-04:00

This is a special blog article for Mother's Day from your Innkeeper at The Claiborne House B&B. I am sharing this little bit about what makes this innkeeper tick, being a Wife, Mother and...

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Featured Sight of Interest - Country Roads

2013-05-08T15:30:00.000-04:00

We've got country roads, and plenty of 'em! Not only do we have The Blue Ridge Parkway just 15 minutes from The Claiborne House, which is nicknamed "America's Favorite Drive" with zero...

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Treat Mom to a Mother-Daughter B&B Getaway!

2013-05-05T14:12:00.003-04:00

BRING MOM TO THE CLAIBORNE HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST IN VIRGINIA OVER MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND and STAY at least one night and we will give Mom a beautiful complimentary bouquet of flowers from...

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How to crochet a large watermelon

2013-05-01T19:18:00.000-04:00

I HAVE NO IDEA! But this was in the search terms that led someone to our Claiborne House Coffee Talk Blog. Instead I can tell you how to go on an inncredible hike in these Blue Ridge Mountains...

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You really are one of a kind!

2013-04-28T15:58:00.001-04:00

One of my favorite inspirational bloggers, albeit he is a realtor in gold country California, I know, how did that happen, well he shared a website I thought was pretty nifty! He shared...

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Strings and Spirits Festival June 1, 2013

2013-04-28T11:52:00.000-04:00

FRANKLIN COUNTY'S VERY OWN GROOVY MUSIC FESTIVAL! Make plans to attend the second annual Franklin County Strings and Spirits Festival here in Rocky Mount Virginia! Saturday June 1,...

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Thank you George!

2013-04-26T11:13:00.002-04:00

RIP George Jones. Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes? Who's Gonna Fill their Shoes? . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCC-c7B5-Aw He Stopped Loving Her Today: Today is George Jones Day...

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Keep on the sunny side y'all

2013-04-24T12:50:00.000-04:00

In discussing social media marketing with other innkeepers online, one mentioned that the facebook page should match the website for a B&B. For example, whatever the angle of the photo of the inn...

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Featured Sight of Interest - Floydfest

2013-04-23T09:46:00.001-04:00

Floydfest 12 Rise & Shine July 25-28, 2013 See the entire Floydfest 12 line up here. Ticket information here. Directions here. The Lumineers are playing Floydfest12! Listen...

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Spring Fence Project Day 5 - Afternoon Update

2013-04-21T17:08:00.003-04:00

THIS MAY BE THE LAST OF MY ACTION PHOTOS Next weekend, paint, removing a ton of debris, and installing the gate. Then landscape our side of the fence behind the...

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Spring Fence Project Day 5

2013-04-21T12:38:00.000-04:00

MOVING RIGHT ALONG! With daughter assisting Dad, and Mom innside playing nurse to the tonsillectomy patient, we are seeing the fence come together before our eyes (and Tony's sore...

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Spring Fence Project Day 4

2013-04-20T11:36:00.003-04:00

Another week has come and gone, and the Outside Innkeeper is back to the fence project. Tony has a normal job outside the inn, so weekends and evening are the time for him to work on these...

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BOGO One Weekend Only April 26-27, 2013!

2013-04-19T09:43:00.000-04:00

ONLINE SPECIAL FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY! BOGO (BUY ONE NIGHT GET THE SECOND NIGHT FREE) ANY AVAILABLE ROOM APRIL 26-27, 2013. Not combined with other discounts or...

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Spring is in the air!

2013-04-18T16:15:00.000-04:00

Got Spring fever? Follow us on FB and visit our website: https://www.facebook.com/claibornehousebb http://www.claibornehouse.net/ ISN'T IT TIME FOR A BLUE...

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Featured Sight of Interest - Go Big or Go Home!

2013-04-17T07:53:00.000-04:00

I saw this in reference to the Super Bowl and thought "Hey that would make a great blog article!" GO BIG OR GO HOME! Big Room: The Sierra Suite with king sized bed Big Sounds: Bluegrass is huge...

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Even Tough Guys like this!

2013-04-15T09:03:00.000-04:00

Men love pie, men love ham and eggs, men love flavor, so why don't men like quiche? I have decided quiche has had a bad rap and I have taken it upon myself to bring quiche back to life! Meet the new...

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It's either black or white!

2013-04-15T08:05:00.003-04:00

WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO HAVE A LOVELY COUPLE FROM MAINE STAY WITH US. While the weather turned to the high 70's before 10 a.m. here at The Claiborne House. They reported that there was "Wintry...

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Spring Fence Project Day 3

2013-04-14T11:08:00.001-04:00

AFTER A LONG DAY REMOVING THE EXISTING FENCE AND AXING OUT THE OLD TREE STUMPS, THE OUTSIDE INNKEEPER AT THE CLAIBORNE HOUSE IS AT IT AGAIN! Another good...

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Boing Boing Boing

2013-04-13T17:01:00.000-04:00

That is the sound of Spring! I often say Spring is just as vibrant as Fall, perhaps it is the stark contrast from the bare brown sticks that miraculously turn into leafy blooms? It roars...

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