You guessed it, it's that time again. The Blue Ridge Food and Wine Festival will be held Downtown Blowing Rock this year. The festival starts Thursday, April 16th with "Uncork" the festival at the Meadowbrook Inn. Friday is full of fun activities. A Downtown Scavenger Hunt will go on all day
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04/09/2009
After a long gorgeous weekend to start off the month of April, Old Man Winter is about to strike again. That's what April is all about up here in the High Country. We go from 70 degrees and sunny to 25 degrees with a blizzard and winds howling in 24 hours time. The spring teaser is a cycle that t
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04/08/2009
I thought I'd post up pictures of this awesome listing that our firm has in Blowing Rock. The pictures really don't do it justice but I figured I'd put it out there anyway. The stonework is incredable! Features include: heated tile floors in the bathroom, radiant heat throughout, wired for musi
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04/04/2009
Well I've never been one to blog listings on ActiveRain but I feel compelled to put the Riverstone Condos that our company has listed out to the universe. The condo's are located right outside of Boone on Hwy 421. They are great for a small family, second home or students. Phase I is already
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03/28/2009
Well I'm sorry to report that the completion date for the Goshen Bridge is moved back to June 1st. The bridge which is located between Boone and Blowing Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway has caused travelers to detour since early 2008. The previous completion date was this past December but construc
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03/18/2009
When I first got pregnant with Harrison, I thought it would be a piece of cake to take care of a new baby and work from home. While it seems easy on paper, the whirlwind that is now my life was not as simple as the peaceful picture I had created in my head. Sleepless nights, tiring days filled wi
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03/14/2009
Well I'm sad to report that after more than 50 years of business in downtown Blowing Rock, the historic Sonny's Grill shuts down for good today. Sonny's has been a treasure for locals and visitors alike. Though famous for its ham biscuits and sweet potato pancakes, Sonny's had a small but savory
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03/09/2009
Well, I was planning on doing this blog before Winterfest to provide some much needed information on the event but time escaped me like it so often does so here is my post-Winterfest blog. And now I have pictures to show. The skies were gray this past Saturday in picturesque downtown Blowing Rock
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02/02/2009
I'm working on finishing up my Ecobroker course this month so I thought I'd share some of the simple things that I'd never thought of. It's freezing cold here in Blowing Rock so I'm taking in all of the energy saving tips I can get to heat out house effectively. Did you know that a comfortable hu
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01/15/2009
The Ridge at Watauga Lake is a hidden gem nestled in the countryside high above the lake's shores. "The Ridge" combines the pristine pastoral beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with the laid back community atmosphere that his part of the world is famous for. Watauga Lake sits 1,959 feet above sea
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01/06/2009