Benefit Concert for Japan at White Horse Black Mountain

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

We wanted to share an upcoming event being sponsored by our friends at the fabulous music venue White Horse Black Mountain. As many of you know, parts of northern Japan are coping with the effects of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami earlier this month. Akira Satake, an artist, musician and native of Japan who lives in Swannanoa (the charming little town next door to Black Mountain) along with the folks at White Horse Black Mountain, have organized a benefit concert set for Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 7pm, to help those who have been affected by this tragedy.

2011 Biltmore Festival of Flowers Begins April 2

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

Spring gets a head start in the Biltmore Conservatory (March 2011)

Painters Greenhouse 2011 Herb Festival

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

In “Spring is almost here!” news: You know Spring is almost here when it’s time for the annual Painters Greenhouse Herb Festival. Now in its seventh year, the Herb Festival, which will take place April 9-10, 2011, is more than just a sale on herbs (like the ones at the left, photo courtesy of Painters Greenhouse Facebook Page). While you’re picking out your chives, basil, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, you’ll also get to be entertained by local musicians, browse local arts and crafts, and enjoy some festive fare (funnel cakes, anyone? yum!).

Popovers

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

Ah, the popover. Light and airy, the popover is a nice complimentary side dish for our hearty breakfast entries, such as Dave’s frittata. Considered the distant American cousin of the English Yorkshire pudding, the popover has been in existence since at least 1850, and the first popover recipe to be printed in a cookbook appeared in 1876. We have no idea how much the original recipe is like ours, but here’s what our version looks like. Enjoy!

Kiva Loans #25 and #26

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

We’re starting off our participation in microlending this year with loans to two entreprenuers in very different parts of the developing world. As the owners of a small business ourselves, this is one of the ways we help other small business owners and a way to take an active role in the fight against global poverty, a cause that’s important to us.

Pool Garden Facelift

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

A Little Flower Power Goes a Long Way

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

February Afternoon at Biltmore

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

February can be rather unpredictable in the mountains of Western North Carolina. So even though songbirds will be belting out their tunes and daffodils will be showering us with blooms in just four short weeks, we know to take full advantage of a pretty, “Spring-ish” day that comes along in the middle of February.

Great Backyard Bird Count 2011

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

It’s time for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is the opportunity for bird enthusiasts of all ages — from casual bird watchers to serious birders — to participate in a massive counting of birds over a four-day period in the U.S. and Canada. Scientists then use the data from to study bird populations, what kinds of birds live in different areas, the environmental effects on bird migration patterns and how a species’ range shrinks or expands over a period of time.

Spring Peeks Out

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Inn on Mill Creek

What a memorable winter this has been! Are you having a case of the winter blahs? We’ve got something to cheer you up. We were excited this past weekend to see a little hint of Spring popping up out of the Pool Garden and had to share it with you. Here come the crocuses!

Main menu