These are the TOP TEN REASONS TO STAY AT THE OAKS BED AND BREAKFAST: #10. To experience staying in a 116-year old Queen Ann Victorian, located in one of the oldest established villages in the Blue Ridge. #9. Easy access to all the area’s entertainment and attractions, including; theater, live music, waterfalls,... read more »
We’re up before dawn and already the house is filled with the inviting aroma of fresh brewed coffee and savory apple wood bacon. Much of our preparations is done the night before — forming crusts into quiche, marinating thick slabs of challah bread and peeling apples. Breakfast at our table is a celebration… ... read more »
Saluda, NC – The Oaks, a beautiful Queen Ann Victorian, is built as the residence of Dr. E.B. Goelet, one of the first practicing Physicians in the Blue Ridge. In modern times this lovingly restored home welcomes travelers year round as The Oaks Bed and Breakfast. Asheville, NC – The Biltmore, a spacious French Chateaux,... read more »
The holiday season has come and gone and with its passing, new memories are honed. The year of 2009 will no doubt be historically looked upon as the year that financial difficulties affected us all. But Christmas ‘09 will forever hold special memories of the wonderful guests that have become like family. Donna and... read more »
People often ask me, “How are summers in Saluda?” I can answer in a word, mild. I have come to know July as having comfortable overnight temperatures, perfect for restful-healthy sleep. We have yet to need the air conditioning. Recent guests from Florida pulled their blankets from the closet to insure a cozy slumber. The... read more »
Over the years, I have been fortunate to call many fascinating places home. In all these places, I have encountered knowledgeable and intelligent people, the finest of which I call friends. Before we became residents of Saluda by taking over The Oaks Bed and Breakfast, my wife and I would stroll Main Street and visit its... read more »
The snow fell without a break. When it was over, the hills had been covered in a plush blanket of fluff. To this point it had been a mild season with nothing more that a single dusting. Two weeks ago, the temperatures were in the 60’s and next weekend they have predicted the same. Today, a cheerful fire... read more »
Winter views in Saluda offer a panorama of boundless mountain vistas. On occasion, a flurry of snow swirls weightless around the holiday lights in the antique village, giving the effect that we are living in a snow globe. As the temperatures dip, town folk plan for the holidays. A traditional kick-off to this most joyous... read more »
Winter is a special time to visit the Mountains of Western North Carolina. The autumn leaves have all fallen and their handiwork creates a colorful patchwork quilt that decorates the forest floor. The gifts that autumn bestows upon us are many. Cooler temperatures allow us to sport about in the fashionable new sweaters... read more »
On a recent walk from the inn down to Main Street, past Lullie Lane and Smith Hill, I discovered the raspberry bushes that line the sidewalk along the way. Branches heavy with ripened fruit sagged nearly down to the ground. The morning air is cool and moist and the sunrise golden as pure mountain honey. Heralding my approach... read more »
