2011 Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

We can’t wait for August, when Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is back in town! If you’ve ever been to a small town local festival and found that kind of irresistible small town charm that puts a smile on your face, then you’ll know why we love this one. The Sourwood Festival, now in its 34th year, pays tribute to the local area in the form of hundreds of arts and crafts booths, awesome food, entertainment, and a singing contest, plus honey and bee demonstrations. And it’s FREE. The festival is named after the sourwood tree and the fabulous honey produced from it {thank you honeybees!} which we use quite often at the Inn.

Hike to Craggy Pinnacle near Black Mountain

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

We had some time a few weeks ago to head up the Blue Ridge Parkway just northeast of Asheville to Craggy Gardens, a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway off of Milepost 364 that’s known for its proliferation of pink and purple rhododendron in May/June (and lots of other wildflowers in spring and summer) and its expansive mountain views.

More than one hiking trail graces this pretty section of the Parkway, and we chose the Craggy Pinnacle hike (one of our Ten Hikes for Summer in the North Carolina Mountains) due to the fact that it’s a fairly short trail, it has a gorgeous view at the end, and it’s partially shaded…perfect for a hot summer day…and by hot, we mean 85 degrees at our elevation and 73 degrees at Craggy Gardens.

Tiffany Exhibition at Biltmore Estate

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

Here’s a cool exhibit to check out for those of you who plan to go to Biltmore Estate when you’re in our neck of the woods:

Scones

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

We’ve been making scones quite a bit lately. For some reason, we had put them in the “they’re a bit complicated, so save them for special occasions” baking category, but once we started delving into different recipes for scones, we found they aren’t much of a challenge at all. Who knew!?

Below is our June recipe, for scones, adapted from Southern Living. {What’s cool is when they come out just like the picture in the magazine — December 2010 issue by the way. Thanks once again, Southern Living!}

Brown Sugar Pecan Mini Scones
from the Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast
Prep time: 20 minutes / Bake time: 15 minutes / Serves 8-10

Ingredients

On the Walls at the Inn

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

We love gracing the walls of the Inn with the works of talented artists, so from time to time, we’ll be featuring what’s on the walls at the Inn.

What’s in Bloom at the Inn (Early June)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

Wondering what flowers you’ll see when you visit the Inn in early- to mid-June? Here’s a partial list:

Ten Hikes for Summer in the North Carolina Mountains

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

The view from the highest peak in the eastern United States, Mt. Mitchell

Kiva Loan #27

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

Since our entrance into the world of business ownership in 2007, we have been helping other small business owners with microloans through Kiva. [Read more about our experiences with Kiva]

Orange Souffle

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

Our May recipe is souffle, a light egg dish that’s perfect for what we call a “small house” — 4 to 6 guests. You may have heard of cheese souffle or some other savory version. We do a sweet twist with an orange souffle (with optional strawberry topping in season), best served warm right out of the oven all fluffy and puffy and pretty. The biggest concern for those who make souffle is that the souffle will collapse before it gets to the table, due to the fact that as the souffle cools, the air inside is released, deflating the souffle.

Art around Asheville in June

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

A stellar piece from Turtle Island Pottery. Their work is featured in several local galleries and at their own showroom in Old Fort. Photo Credit: Turtle Island Pottery Facebook Page

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