The Innsider
The
Mountain Rose Inn eNewsletter — 2nd Quarter 2007 |
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Wine
Specials at the Mountain Rose Inn
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Wine & Dine Weekends – June-August
What could be better than a warm summer weekend spent in the beautiful Blue
Ridge Mountains indulging in the most excellent wine and delicious food
that the
area has to offer. This weekend begins on Friday evening with dinner at a local
favorite – Oddfellas Cantina in Floyd, VA. When you return, a bottle
of wine and a tray of fine chocolates will be waiting for you in your room. |
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dining on the Inn’s delicious
four-course breakfast on Saturday, you and a guest can enjoy a day traveling
the Blue Ridge Wine Trail which includes tastings and tours of Chateau
Morrisette, Villa Appalachia, Blacksnake Meadery, AmRhein Wine Cellar,
and Foggy Ridge Cider. Your dining experience will be complete with dinner
on Saturday at the Chateau Morrisette. The cost of this package is $375
per couple and includes a two night stay at the Mountain Rose Inn in one
of our queen rooms, $50 gift cards towards dinners at the Chateau Morrisette
Restaurant and Oddfellas Cantina, and coupons for all of the tours and
tastings. Reservations are required and are subject to availability. Upgrade
to one of our king rooms for an additional $40. Taxes and gratuities
are not included in the package price. (Package can be booked for Saturday & Sunday
nights. Restaurant coupons would be valid for lunch only on Sunday.) Make
your reservations today. |
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Getting
to Know Your Wine – May
15-Sept15
We’ve found that you, our guests, always have a favorite wine,
and we’d
like to get to know yours. So bring your favorite bottle with you for your stay
at the Inn and share a glass with us. We will subtract the cost of the wine – up
to $50 - from the cost of your stay. It gives you an opportunity to enjoy your
favorite wine in our special setting here at the Inn. It gives us an opportunity
to get to know you and to find some new favorite wines for our table. Simply
let us know the cost of the wine - either your good word or a recent receipt
will do - and we’ll take care of the rest. Reserve
your room today. |
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Packages
Honeymoon
in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains |
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wedding
plans? Looking for that perfect getaway spot to spend
your honeymoon with your new spouse? Come spend
a relaxing week in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains at
the Mountain Rose Inn. |
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package includes 5 nights in one of our romantic queen rooms
with working fireplace and private
bath. On the night of your arrival, a silver tray with champagne
on ice, a cake for two and a seasonal flower bouquet will be
delivered to your room. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast-in-bed
on the morning of your choosing and the other four mornings indulge
in our delicious four-course breakfast served in our cozy Dining
Room. As a final part of this package, receive gift cards for
lunches at two of our fine local restaurants. (Restaurant
choices
depend on the season.) The cost of this package is $600 per couple.
Taxes and gratuities are not included. Upgrade to one of our
king rooms for an additional $75. This package is not available
during the month of October and must be scheduled for Sunday-Thursday
nights. Reserve
your honeymoon week today! |
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A
Peaceful Vacation
Many
of our guests often remark about how they didn’t have
enough time during their weekend stay to just relax and enjoy
the Inn, to read a book on the front porch, take a nap in
the creek-side hammock or spend a lazy afternoon by the pool.
Take advantage of our summer vacation package and have the
time to do all those peaceful activities and more.
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package includes five nights in one of our queen rooms with
a private bath, tickets to the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre for
a lunch matinee, 2 $25 gift certificates to local restaurants,
and a wine and cheese basket prepared on the evening of your
choosing. The
cost of this package is $660 per couple. Taxes and gratuities
are not included. This package is available June 1 - September
13, Sunday –Thursday nights. Upgrade to one of our king
rooms for an additional $100. Plan your vacation today. |
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The
Mountain Rose Inn Gift Store
Are
you wondering what you're going to get that special person for
their special day? Browse
through the items for sale in the Mountain Rose Inn Gift Store.
You might just be inspired
and
find that perfect gift along the way. To order,
visit our online
gift store or email us at info@mountainrose-inn.com. |
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- Our
delicious Mountain Rose Blend Coffee is loved by many
of our guests. We sell this special coffee in 1 lb bags. The
cost is $10 per bag plus shipping.
- The
Mountain Rose Inn coffee mugs are also for sale. The
price is 1 for $12 or 2 for $20. These 15 oz cream colored
mugs with the
Inn's
logo
are
the
perfect choice for your morning coffee.
- The
9 oz. pump bottles of our private
label hand soap that our guests enjoy in their rooms
are for sale for $8 each.
- Enjoy
a taste of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a jar of that famous
Woolwine Apple Butter. We sell the one quart jars
for $10.
- We
are temporarily selling copies of Blue Ridge
Roadways: A Virginia Field Guide to Cultural Sights by
M. Anna Fariello. The cost of this book is $15.
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Gift
certificates for our rooms and packages are available
by the night or in dollar increments. Whether it's for a special
holiday, a birthday, or an anniversary, a gift
certificate to the Mountain Rose Inn is always appreciated. Purchase
one today.
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| Innside
the Inn's Updates
Dear
Guests,
The 2007
winter months were not spent in front of a roaring fire enjoying
cups of warm cocoa. Instead we took on several projects and a couple
of room renovations to make the Inn even better than it was for you. |
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Daisy's
Den underwent a complete transformation and has been renamed Daisy's
Delight. This room now
features
a
king
size four poster bed, private bath, working fireplace, a flat screen TV
with DVD player and plush robes. Here is a picture of
our newest room completely redone. So make your reservation today for a
delightful stay.
The Inn's
laundry room received a complete makeover with new equipment and new
built-in storage. The Inn's pool was given a new coat of paint and is
open for
those long cool summer swims. More flower beds have been planted in the
Inn's beautiful yard and garden, and several
new bird feeders have been added along with a new
garden pond. The new bird feeders have brought in many species
of birds that you can watch flitting about the yard, and the hummingbirds
are back for their summer
visit.
Come see for yourself all of the changes and enjoy a get-away at the most
beautiful Inn in Southwest Virginia!
Your
Innkeepers, Mike & Dora Jane |
Rewards
for Referrals and Recommendations
We
know that the referrals of our previous guests are our best form of
advertising. We want to say thank you to
those of you who go back home after a visit at the Inn and tell others
about the Mountain Rose Inn. For each
referral that you make that results in a confirmed reservation or Gift
Certificate purchase, a $25 credit will be added to your account here
at the Inn to
be applied toward
any future stay. Just be sure that your friends
and family let us know who referred them to us. It's just our way of letting
you know how very much we appreciate the guests you send our way.
Recommend
the Inn to fellow travelers - If you would like to nominate
the Inn for industry awards or recommend the Inn to fellow travelers,
visit our website comment page at http://www.mountainrose-inn.com/Comments.htm.
There are several links for you to follow to submit your recommendations
and nominations. All of the questionnaires are brief, and in some cases,
you will have the opportunity to register to win vacations or gift
certificates for future stays. |
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Business Travelers
Corporate rates
are available for business guests Sunday – Thursday nights
and are based on single occupancy. Call
us at 276-930-1057 or email for
rate details and availability.
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The
Mountain Rose Inn along with other B&Bs in Southwest VA wants
to show you why we think this area is a great place to visit. Stay
at the Inn four times or visit four participating B&Bs and receive
a robe with the above logo. The entry form is available at http://www.innvirginia.com/bingo.html. |
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| Upcoming
Events in the Area
There are
many great happenings planned in the surrounding counties in the upcoming
months. Pick your favorite
event to attend and plan a vacation at the Mountain Rose
Inn. Check our online calendar for
updates and additions.
- Flavors
of Appalachia Food Festival (May 19) For
more information, visit
this event's website.
- Memorial
Day Weekend Gospel Singing (May 26-27)
For more information, call 276-694-7009 or visit their
website.
- Hit & Miss
in the Mountains (May 26-28) This
festival, located at Mountain Meadows Farm & Craft Market,
features an antique engine show, craft show, music events
and more. Visit
www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com for more information.
- Nunsense at
the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre (June 6-9) Enjoy professional
theatrical events at one of the fastest growing dinner theaters
in the Southeast
US. For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit the BRDT
website.
- Brick
Oven Saturdays at Villa Appalaccia (June 9) - Come
enjoy Italian breads and pasta dishes baked in the
winery's wood-fired brick oven. Entrance fee includes
live music, wine tastings, a bread and pasta plate and
a glass of wine.
Call 540-593-3100 or visit
www.villaappalaccia.com for more information.
- 26th Hot Fun in the Summertime
Beach Music Festival (June 9-10) This
annual event features 7 beach bands, food and fun for
the entire family and is held at Wayside Park in Stuart,
VA. For more information, call 276-694-2150.
- Fools at
the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre (June 12-23) For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit the BRDT
website.
- Progressive
Food, Wine, Cider & Mead Tour (June 16-17 & August
25-26) Experience
five of southwest Virginia’s hidden treasures in a progressive
tour from winery to ciderhouse to meadery. Taste local foods
paired with wine, cider and mead in unique mountain settings
at Foggy Ridge Cider, Villa Appalaccia, Chateau Morrisette,
AmRhein Winery and Blacksnake Meadery. $20 fee for event. Please
order your tickets in advance as they are limited. 11am
to 6pm. Visit the Blue
Ridge Wine Trail's website for more information.
- The Covered Bridge Festival in Woolwine (June 16) Two
of Virginia's eight covered bridges are located in Woolwine
VA. This annual festival celebrates their history with bands,
artisans, crafters, food vendors, hay wagon rides and more.
For more information, call 276-694-8367.
- The
World Is My Parish at the Blue Ridge Dinner
Theatre (June 23-July 7) For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit the BRDT
website.
- Wine
Down the Music Trail (July 1-2) Wine
Down the Music Trail is a celebration of fine wine,
music, food and mountain
crafts on the Blue Ridge Parkway close to the Villa Appalaccia
and Chateau Morrisette Wineries! Held at the site of
FloydFest, this festival is for wine & music lovers
alike. More
information & ticket purchases available at www.winedownthetrail.com.
- Brick
Oven Saturdays at Villa Appalaccia (July 7, 14, 21 & 28)
- Come enjoy Italian breads
and pasta dishes baked in the winery's wood-fired brick
oven. Fee includes live music, wine tasting, a bread
and pasta plate
and a glass of wine. Call 540-593-3100 or visit
www.villaappalaccia.com for more information.
- Crafts in the Meadows (July 7-8) in Meadows
of Dan, VA - For more
information, visit www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com.
- Smoke
on the Mountain Homecoming at the
Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre (July 10-28) For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit the BRDT
website.
- Black
Dog Wine & Music
Festival at Chateau Morrisette (July 14 & August 11)
The Black Dog
Festival experience includes an exciting musical line-up,
multiple tents featuring local artisans, wine seminars,
food demonstrations, local delicacies and much more!
$12.50 advance, $20 gate. Call 540-593-2865 or visit
their website for information.
Noon-7pm.
- FloydFest
5 (July 26-29)
is a three-day World Music Festival held annually in the
Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, showcasing the best in
World, Bluegrass, Reggae, Folk, African and Appalachian music,
as well as quality local Arts and Crafts. More
information and tickets available at www.floydfest.com.
- Mark
Twain's Tom Sawyer: A Musical at
the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre (July 31-August 4) For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit the BRDT
website.
- VA Peach Festival (August
6-11) at various locations in Patrick
County - Blue Grass music from the Crooked Road Heritage
Trail, crafts, food vendors, Peach Pageant, Friday concert,
etc. For more information, call 276-694-6012 or visit the
website of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce .
- Folk
Festival (August 11) in
Meadows of Dan, VA - Music, folk crafts, farmer's market,
living history demonstrations, outdoor drama, story telling,
and much more will be available. For information, visit
www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com.
- Marco
Polo Days at Villa Appalaccia (August 18) Enjoy
the variety of foods sampled by the fabled explorer of the
Orient! Each event will specialize in the ethnic foods of
one area of Marco’s travels. Enjoy a plate of samplers of
three-four different dishes. $8 per
person. Noon-4 pm. Visit
www.villaappalaccia.com.
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