The Claiborne House Blue Ridge Blog

The Claiborne House Bed & Breakfast , (VA)

Welcome Home to Appalachia

May 04, 2010
Image by mhabegger1 via FlickrBLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CULTUREis unique.  At The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast I blog, post, and tell guests about the different happenings around our Franklin County and... Read more

Fish for Free in Virginia!

Apr 29, 2010
Image via Wikipedia Fish for free the first weekend in June; no state license requiredVisit Franklin County Virginia for two top fishing spots in the state!AP reports: The first weekend in... Read more

Cowboy Up this Father's Day!

Apr 28, 2010
TRAIL RIDE AND CAMPFIRE LUNCHRide through the mountains and countryside atop a 1000 lb animal for the experience of a lifetime!Cowboy Up this Father's Day with a Trail Ride and... Read more

The Road MOST Traveled

Apr 27, 2010
Image via WikipediaOnce the Wilderness The road most traveled? The Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route. Well-beaten since the 1600s. New Market/Northern ValleyLexington & Rockbridge Co.The Roanoke ValleyWilderness Road State... Read more

Visit Valhalla Vineyards in Roanoke

Apr 27, 2010
Just an hour drive from The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast is Valhalla Vineyards.  Spectacular views, award winning wines and events.Valhalla Vineyards has been growing grapes and producing award winning estate wines from... Read more

Photography on The Parkway was a hit!

Apr 25, 2010
A Successful Photography Weekend Indeed!We had a successful photography weekend as a couple guests and myself ventured out onto the Blue Ridge Parkway for the first ever Claiborne House Photography... Read more

When's the Last Time a Cute Girl Checked You Out?

Apr 22, 2010
Meet Junie B Jones Assistant Innkeeper at The Claiborne House Bed and BreakfastVIRGINIA IS FOR JUNIE B JONES LOVERSLife is too short for bad coffee... Shellie @ The Claiborne House Bed and... Read more

Blaze the Trail - Trace Your Heritage to Old Dominion

Apr 22, 2010
Over 43 million Americans can trace their heritage to families that traveled the Wilderness Road, can you?  This area was an important hub on the journey of America's settlers - a... Read more

Putting Bed & Breakfast Rumors to Bed

Apr 21, 2010
FACT OR FICTION - WHAT WILL I FIND AT A BED AND BREAKFAST? FACTS:Do I have to share a bath at a Bed and Breakfast?   94% of B&B's have private baths.... Read more

Schmooze and Cruise Package

Apr 21, 2010
Image via WikipediaTour Smith Mountain Lake with Pizazz!  Schmooze and Cruise Package at The Claiborne House B&B includes:One night stay (any room of your choice)Fresh Fragrant Flowers in your room upon... Read more