Prospect Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn TN|NC
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Renovation was designed to create five wonderful guest rooms. Along with luxury private baths, each guest room has something different: a private balcony (Room 5), private entrance (Room 1), whirlpool tub for two (Rooms 1, 2, and 4), unique staircase leading to a luxury bath and large shower (Room 2), Upstairs rooms share use of the upstairs porch which is lighted by twinkle lights at night. Some rooms have historic stained glass. All rooms have fireplaces in the room and/or bath, and one-of-a-kind decorating. Each room has a piece of original art created by Judy's artist friends in Atlanta.
Decorating has taken a distinctly fresh and modern bent this season with some rooms receiving fresh paint colors, modern headboards and new duvet covers. All rooms have televisions and the house has free wifi throughout. Behind-the-scenes, the inn is pure 21st Century: Rooms have individual climate control (both heat and air conditioning) and soundproofing. All rooms have ceiling fans, reading lights, clock radios (many with CD players and mp3 hook ups), door locks, in-room cable TV, bathrobes for your use, and candles. Bubble bath is provided for the tubs. All rooms are upstairs with the exception of Romance Room (Room 1). We have a new dumb waiter which will carry your luggage upstairs and down for you.
The inn serves a full breakfast which begins with fresh fruit, juice and coffee/tea followed by hearty main course, such as Cranberry Stuffed French Toast, several different baked egg dishes, or Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes, each served with a side of bacon or sausage. Guests often linger, sharing a last cup of coffee served in custom-made mugs by Deneen Pottery of Minneapolis. The entree is different daily. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know when you make your reservation. We serve our breakfast meat on the side and have a vegetarian selection available. Continental breakfasts are available to business travelers and those needing an early start to their day. Breakfast time is by arrangement with the innkeeper, generally 8:30 - 10 a.m. Most rooms max. occupancy: 3. 1 child/per room. Under age 12 free.
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Country Goodness, Recipes from Tennessee Celebrities0Prospect Hill Bed &Breakfast Inn (c. 1889) is less than 4 hours drive from half of the southern states and six hours from all the major cities. Mountain City, Tennessee is just 24 minutes north of Boone, NC, and just a bit further to Abingdon, VA at the gateway to the Cherokee National Forest. Our small town is in the far northeast corner of Tennessee which is unspoiled by hordes of tourists. A Cottage in the Woods - in addition to the inn's rooms, we offer a three bedroom/two bath house on 30 acres (7 miles north of the inn and 7 miles from the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA). The cottage is ideal for families with children, pets and people who really want to be alone. Hike the property, find the spring and go uphill to the Iron Mountain Trail. New this season: DISH TV. Fully furnished. five beds; sleeps 7. The cottage is "self catered." Breakfast at the inn is additional fee and available by reservation in advance.
Destination Weddings - Prospect Hill has now performed more than 100 weddings, from elopements for two to full size garden and indoor weddings. Judy and Robert built The Pavilion, a large room for dinners and ceremonies. It has a garden and mountain view and walnut wood trim which was grown on the property. It opens to a patio and the wedding garden with several mountain views. As wedding planner, Innkeeper Judy helps enjoy perfect wedding days which are lovely, loving and hassle free. Elopements are available at any time with an advance reservation and a tiny bit of planning. Larger weddings require booking the inn for the weekend. Please call Judy directly for more information [423-727-0139]. See details on the inn's website under weddings.
Why visit? Prospect Hill is ideal for a short vacation, a really relaxing honeymoon or anniversary, a wedding or a business trip to the area. The region has abundant outdoor activities (hike, bike,golf, horseback riding, boating, skiing). There are historic sites, shopping, fine dining right down the street and lots of fresh air. Bring your ipad. We have great spots for sitting and reading. The weather is cooler in summer (AND we have lots of shade trees) and sees some snow (but few travel difficulties) in winter.
Our style can be your style.
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Prospect Hill, an1889 mansion, elegantly dominates its hill above the town of Mountain City. At the back--facing the mountain ridges in the distance, the Mountain Pavilion wedding room over looks a garden, patio and lawn. Its vaulted ceiling creates an unequaled space visually and acoustically. It has an airy feel, with a classic, intimate appeal including many windows overlooking the garden and mountains. The old-world charm of native walnut trim and mellow tile floors completes the vision. Prospect Hill is a wonderful place to get married, whether you have in mind an intimate ceremony for two or want to share the weekend with dozens of friends and family. The innkeepers --with the help of Shady Grove Gardens and Judy's sister, the nursery owner--have created the perfect Wedding Garden with a mountain back drop. In the garden is an metal gazebo painted a deep eggplant for contrast against the greenery and the sky. It is often used by brides as the centerpiece of their ceremony; it can be positioned wherever brides desire. At one end of the garden is a small fountain/pond. Adjacent to the party room and entry area is a patio edged with plants and a built in seating wall. All areas are edged with blooming plants and lots of greenery. After doing one wedding in a tent with no kitchen or restroom facilities (when it rained 2 inches the morning of the ceremony!) Judy and Robert built the Pavilion, a party room with natural walnut trim, tile floors and tall vaulted ceilings. With the inn's over-sized and comfortable chairs, they seat up to 55 for dinner (slightly more with smaller, rental chairs). Cocktail-style service and a tent site is also available. The Pavilion features a foyer or gallery entry area, two public restrooms and a kitchen dedicated to catering. The inn has 60 settings of white china and flatware which is included in the rental price along with chairs, tables and linens. Two candle stanchions (7-feet tall) are also available for use inside the room or on the patio. Above the patio are strands of LED lights which turn the patio into a Tuscan or Parisian scene at night. This 1500 sq.ft. party facility is fully heated and air conditioned as well as having ceiling fans and operable windows, many with mountain views.
Built just for events like yours, it has a dedicated catering kitchen, public restrooms (2) and The Gallery which functions as a foyer, reception and staging area and a paved patio. The garden is surrounded by a perennial garden and backed by tall trees. For larger events the property includes a large, paved tent site with a mountain ridge view.
No need to worry... The innkeepers' approach weddings with the intent of making them lovely, loving and hassle free. Judy helps couples design their special weekend from the flowers to the flow. She works closely with Shady Grove Gardens (flowers, growing season only and shipped in during winter) and Tributary on Main (catering as well as rehearsal dinners). Most destination weddings need an on-site hand--this is provided at Prospect Hill as part of your package.
The inn has both a minister and a secular person (mayor) on call to provide the ceremony or you may bring your own officiant provided they are ordained by a religious training center (NOT online per state law). We also have a suitable officiant for commitment ceremonies and spiritual renewals.
Musicians: Fiddlers Grove is the inn's go-to group of musicians. Headed by Kim France, they offer many possibilities. Price is about $550-$1000 depending on special requirements and number of musicians. Other types of musicians, DJs, can be contracted. The inn has a 5-deck CD player with ipod dock for BYO music.
Very small weddings and elopements make use of the facilities for a few hours, usually on a Saturday afternoon. Thereafter, the couple and a few others may adjourn to a nearby restaurant or have their meals brought in. A full house rental is not required for short events (afternoons).Limit 5 persons. Larger parties work best when the entire inn and its 5 guests rooms are all rented by friends and family of the bride/groom. Weddings only (no room rental) is only available on no-prime dates. Weddings in October (high season) may be charged an added fee.
Guest rooms for weddings: $1650 plus tax
Pavilion/Gallery/Wedding Garden rental: $1000 plus tax and up (depending on the size and complexity of the event). Elopements: $750 plus tax.(includes flowers, cake, punch, ceremony and photos by innkeeper as witness)The inn’s five guest rooms — in the historic portion of the inn — are large and fully equipped with sought-after modern amenities (whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, king or queen beds, robes, snacks, TVs and in-room WIFI). Rental of all five guest rooms for the weekend is required for events of "much size." [Not required for very small weddings such as elopements, or weddings with a handful of guests.] The location is a short 23 miles from Boone, NC, and less than 40 minutes from Abingdon, VA. Johnson City, TN is about 48 minutes away.
The main Pavilion Room is perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers, bridesmaid’s luncheons as well as wedding ceremonies and anniversary and renewal parties. The architecture stands alone or it can be decorated to meet your needs. Catering by outside vendors is permitted. Alcohol is permitted (guests much bring it; the town itself is dry). Just as all couples are unique, so are all weddings "custom." While we have base prices, with extras, pricing is also custom so give us a call. Let us help make your special day wonderful. Relax and experience the day fully–and make memories!
Elopement for Two - Inclusive Package: Two nights in your choice of Romance Room, ceremony with minister or clerk/judge officiating, a number of photos made by the inn (plus the innkeeper will use your camera(s) for additional shots), double hearts handmade wedding cake and punch, CD music provided or we will play your CD, bridal bouquet (standard flowers) and boutonniere. Just the two of you. $750 plus tax. Additional nights may be added to the basic two-night package at the posted room rate. Not included: Tennessee county/state license ($110).
Intimate Wedding:
Smallest weddings with guests are available service. Price depends on services, day of the week, foods to be served, actual number of guests. For these ceremonies with under 10-15 guests, please call or email the inn and talk to Judy for customization.
Destination Wedding for 30 (iris theme shown): This package outlines an event with 30 guests: (prices vary/no two weddings are alike)
- includes the Mountain Pavilion Room, patio, wedding garden, 5 guest rooms at the inn for two nights (sleeps 11),
- cottage rental for two nights (3 guest rooms sleeps 7/rental)
- on-site planner
- table flowers plus bride's and 1 bridesmaid's bouquets, corsages for 2 mothers, 2 boutonnieres, table flowers, custom satin table runners, all linens (ivory), free use of tables, chairs as shown, china, table vases for flowers, wedding, gazebo
- Cake, minister/officiant fee: $5500 - $6000 (some items may have sales tax added)
- With reception food for 30: appetizers and sit down dinner by Tributary on Main www.tributaryofMC.com (choice of menus), Add'l $900- $1300 (tax included)
- Alcohol permitted but must be brought in by thos hosting the wedding (private party status).
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Not included: marriage license, alcoholic beverages, professional photographer, hair dresser, clothing, musicians and other items. Prices higher in October and always subject to availability of inn rooms and caterer. Prices subject to items owned by the inn as well as subject to change due to vendor rate increases beyond our control. The photos below are of a similar event.