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2008
FALL COLORS EXPECTED TO BE BRILLIANT
Reports
indicate that recent climate conditions are working in favor of an
outstanding leaf season in Western North Carolina.
“The
environmental conditions leading into autumn are the best we’ve
seen in years here in Western North Carolina, possibly setting the
stage for the brightest leaf color show in recent history,” said
Dr. Gary Walker, a biology professor at Appalachian State
University. [source: www.exploreasheville.com's
travel blog]
Our
area boasts one of the longest fall color seasons, from late
September through early November, due to the varying elevations and
microclimates. One of the best places to view early fall foliage
is the
Blue Ridge Parkway, while Asheville and the town of Black Mountain
will likely see peak fall colors sometime in the middle of the
season. Late leaf turning in the gorgeous Hickory Nut Gorge can be
enjoyed at Chimney Rock, just a half hour south of us.
Here
at the Inn, we'll be spending the remainder of 2008 watching the
leaves turn and planning
our 2009 projects. For example, as a site on the North
Carolina Birding Trail and
as fortunate residents within the Pisgah National Forest, we'll be
identifying the best places on the property for nature walks.
Brigette has already put in her fall planting order with her
favorite nurseries and is busy planning a new garden. Dave is busy
fine tuning the big screen HD projection TV in the Great Room for
college football and cold-weather movie nights. The innpugs, Csaba
and Bugsy, are busy taking plenty of naps.
As
of the publication of this newsletter in September, we still have
a few openings left for October weekends, and the Inn will be open
for the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Before you know it,
guests will be sitting by a warm
fire in the Great Room and taking hikes in the crisp mountain air.
Then, Spring will be just around the corner and everyone will be counting
down the days until the first crocus blooms.
And guess what --
In
2009, the Inn turns 10! We'll
be celebrating the Inn on Mill Creek's 10th anniversary all year
long with lots of "10s", starting with a 10% discount on
all stays of three days or more in 2009.
Don't
forget to check the innblog
from time to time to catch up with happenings at the Inn. We hope you can join
us sometime soon in our neck of the woods!
Dave
& Brigette |
