Dave and Brigette Walters have a passion for travel, nature, history, food and comfort. Being innkeepers allows them to share their passions with others in the hopes that their guests have a great experience at the Inn on Mill Creek. [Read more about our Inn]

Dave enjoys fixing guests a fantastic breakfast, while Brigette loves to share her knowledge of the area. (We all know she secretly wants to be a tour guide at the Biltmore Estate.) Quite simply, they love what they do.

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As an engineer, Dave likes taking things apart and putting them back together. For Dave, much of the appeal of being a full-time innkeeper was the opportunity to take care of the Inn and its mechanical, electrical, heating, air conditioning, fireplaces, plumbing, networking and such. He also likes gardening, and being creative around the property. He's an excellent cook, too, which can also be attributed to his engineering mind. He constructs breakfast from scratch, putting his own creative touch into our breakfast entrees. 

Brigette is a sensitive soul and enjoys lending a helping hand with a gentle smile. This translates well when you as a guest have a question or need guidance, as Brigette makes your happiness her priority. Additionally, she is an extremely detail-oriented person and you will soon find her keen eye for detail present in each aspect of your room's decor, from the linens on the bed to the artwork on the walls to the seasonal fresh flowers in your room. 

Before their lives as innkeepers began...

Originally from Cincinnati, the always-adventurous Dave traveled the world for several years after graduating from Ohio State, both working and non-working.  In Dave's past life...or, should we say, past lives... he's been a jet engine mechanic in the Air National Guard, a field engineer on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and in Venezuela, earned his MBA, and most recently spent 11 years in logistics and IT for a (non-TARP'ed) large automotive company. 

Meanwhile, Brigette, with her down-to-earth and easygoing spirit, graduated with a degree in journalism, assisted for a bit in the office of her family's computer company located near Columbus, Ohio, then worked for almost nine years in human resources at one of the largest law firms in the state (and a wonderful firm at that). Always the multi-tasker, she also assisted in managing day-to-day operations for the firm's Cleveland office prior to diving into the innkeeping business. 

Dave and Brigette lived on Lake Erie before trading their great Great Lake view for a house completely in the woods. They were married a few years ago -- where else -- on the Biltmore Estate grounds, and stayed at a local Bed & Breakfast. They immediately fell in love with western North Carolina, drawn to the charm, history and beauty of the area, and with the idea of running their own B&B, which brings us to the present.

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As owners and innkeepers of the Inn on Mill Creek, our goal is to provide you with an enjoyable and memorable experience. We genuinely care what you think and want to help you to have a great experience in this special place that we call home.  We live on-site in the Main House, and if there is anything you need or desire, don't hesitate to ask.  We look forward to meeting you.

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