To our surprise and delight, in addition to the Budget Travel Magazine's article--and it's various spin-offs as in Google and Yahoo!--we have also received the attention of the Wall Street Journal, in today's Travel section. Lexington is featured--in what appears to be a totally new piece, and we are the one mentioned representative of the "lovely old bed and breakfasts" in town. How encouraging is that!
Thank you Wall Street Journal!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
FROMMER'S selects our Inn!
How pleased we are to share the news that Frommer's BUDGET TRAVEL Magazine's October 2009 issue features Lexington, Virginia, in its article on the ten "Coolest Towns in America:" http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2009/09/04/AR2009090402162.html
And that the 1868 Magnolia House Inn was selected as the bed and breakfast of note! Our historic B&B caught the editor's eye as representative of the "Norman Rockwell" quaintness of this wonderful--and, yes, "Cool"--town in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Thank you Frommer's!
And that the 1868 Magnolia House Inn was selected as the bed and breakfast of note! Our historic B&B caught the editor's eye as representative of the "Norman Rockwell" quaintness of this wonderful--and, yes, "Cool"--town in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Thank you Frommer's!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Old Man River
What a day it was for a dip in the Maury! Mid-eighties, almost cloudless sky, high water from weeks of good rainfall. The Goshen Pass--a stunning gorge where the Maury River makes its way between mountains in the Allegheny range just 20 miles from Lexington--is accessed by route 39 winding along the river. The trip is beautiful in itself. But park the car in a vacant one of dozens of pull-offs along the road, and clamber down to the water's edge to feel that you own the wilderness. Wade or swim to a boulder in the river and bask in the view and the sun and wonder if any problems exist in such an Eden!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
General remarks
This is graduation time everywhere, but in little Lexington, there are actually three academic graduations. First comes the Washington and Lee Law School, next the Virginia Military Institute, and finally the W&L college graduation.
Last weekend we attended our first VMI graduation. Two firstclassmen whom we have known well in the past year invited us, and--what is more critical--gave us tickets to the event, held in Cameron Hall, the VMI sports arena. We had great seats and could see--without binoculars--not only the military pomp and circumstance, but especially the main speaker, General David Patraeus, who received a standing ovation as he entered the hall. His remarks were, of course, both clever and challenging. But in particular, this word of advice stands out, "If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you!"
Last weekend we attended our first VMI graduation. Two firstclassmen whom we have known well in the past year invited us, and--what is more critical--gave us tickets to the event, held in Cameron Hall, the VMI sports arena. We had great seats and could see--without binoculars--not only the military pomp and circumstance, but especially the main speaker, General David Patraeus, who received a standing ovation as he entered the hall. His remarks were, of course, both clever and challenging. But in particular, this word of advice stands out, "If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you!"
Friday, April 17, 2009
At the risk of seeming to boast...
We really appreciated this compliment from a guest. Peter and his wife from New York City stayed with us last night. This morning, after thanking us (and settling up!) and saying good bye, they carried their luggage out to the car. But then Peter returned to say this:
"I just had to come back to say, Beautiful house, beautiful room, fabulous breakfast. And you make it seem so effortless. But I know that when something this detailed seems effortless, it's because somebody is working really hard."
Bless you Peter! Way to make our day!
"I just had to come back to say, Beautiful house, beautiful room, fabulous breakfast. And you make it seem so effortless. But I know that when something this detailed seems effortless, it's because somebody is working really hard."
Bless you Peter! Way to make our day!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The Easter charade
We had a few VMI cadets, looking sharp in their white uniforms, come for ham dinner on Easter Sunday. After dinner we all played a round of charades--the cadets posturing hilariously to coax the right words from the group. What always makes hosting these young men so much fun--besides their genuine appreciation for home-cooked food--is their down-to-earth ability to relax with us senior citizens. "Give and it shall be given unto you," Jesus said. And truly the cadets give back in enthusiasm and affection far more than the meals and time we give them.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Hot trivia
While dousing our chili tonight with hot sauce, we noted for the very first time that we share a founding date: 1868!
TABASCO® brand products are made by McIlhenny Company, founded in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny [his portrait here] on Avery Island, Louisiana, and still family-owned and operated on that very site.
On our website home page we point out that Johann Strauss composed Tales from the Vienna Woods in 1868. Imagine!--three world-famous beginnings in that blessed year: a hot sauce, a beautiful waltz and a Lexington VA bed and breakfast location! We're wondering now what we could serve for breakfast that would benefit from the sauce...while we play a CD of Strauss' TFTVW ...in the dining room of the 1868 Magnolia House Inn.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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