Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Inn on Mill Creek Bed and Breakfast near Asheville, NC ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog.htm) - Read our B&B blog to stay in touch with what’s going in the Asheville, Black Mountain and Old Fort area of Western North Carolina. - [Springtime Hike: Catawba Falls Trail in Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/04/springtime-hike-catawba-falls-trail-in-old-fort.html) - The closest waterfall to the Inn on Mill Creek is Catawba Falls, a three-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort - [2023 Summer Festivals and Events Near Asheville, Black Mountain and Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/05/2023-summer-festivals-and-events-near-asheville-black-mountain-and-old-fort.html) - [Year of the Trail in North Carolina - Featured Trails in April and a Spotlight on the Old Fort Gateway Trails](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/04/year-of-the-trail-in-north-carolina-featured-trails-in-april-and-a-spotlight-on-the-old-fort-gateway-trails.html) - [Year of the Trail in North Carolina - Featured Trails in May and a Spotlight on Waterfall Trails](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/05/year-of-the-trail-in-north-carolina-featured-trails-in-may-and-a-spotlight-on-waterfall-trails.html) - [Catawba Falls Trail Improvements Happening in 2022](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/04/catawba-falls-trail-improvements-happening-in-2022.html) - The Catawba Falls Trail in Old Fort is undergoing improvements by the U.S. Forest Service and is slated to reopen in Spring of 2023. - [12 Months of Birding - Summer Tanager](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/05/12-months-of-birding-summer-tanager.html) - [Our Favorite Things - Seasonal Farmers Markets and Farm Stands](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/05/our-favorite-things-seasonal-farmers-markets-and-farm-stands.html) - [12 Months of Birding - Prairie Warbler](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/04/12-months-of-birding-prairie-warbler.html) - [Our Favorite Things - Places to See Spring Blooms](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/04/our-favorite-things-places-to-see-spring-blooms.html) - [Year of the Trail in North Carolina - Featured Trails in March and a Catawba Falls Trail Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/03/year-of-the-trail-in-north-carolina-featured-trails-in-march-and-a-catawba-falls-trail-update.html) - [12 Months of Birding - Red-Shouldered Hawk](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/03/12-months-of-birding-red-shouldered-hawk.html) - [Our Favorite Things - New Restaurants to Try](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/03/our-favorite-things-new-restaurants-to-try.html) - [Year of the Trail in North Carolina - Featured Trails in February and a New Trail Coming to Curtis Creek](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/02/year-of-the-trail-in-north-carolina-featured-trails-in-february-and-a-new-trail-coming-to-curtis-creek.html) - [12 Months of Birding: Golden-Crowned Kinglet](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/02/12-months-of-birding-golden-crowned-kinglet.html) - [Our Favorite Things - Small Town General Stores](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/02/our-favorite-things-small-town-general-stores.html) - [Year of the Trail in North Carolina - Featured Trails in January and the Future Bernard Mountain Trail](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/01/year-of-the-trail-in-north-carolina-featured-trails-in-january-and-the-future-bernard-mountain-trail.html) - [12 Months of Birding: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/01/12-months-of-birding-yellow-bellied-sapsucker.html) - [Our Favorite Things - Soup's On](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/01/our-favorite-things-soups-on.html) - [Welcome to Our Next Generation of Innpugs](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/01/welcome-to-our-next-generation-of-innpugs.html) - [Hallmark's Filming a Christmas Movie at Biltmore!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/01/hallmarks-filming-a-christmas-movie-at-biltmore.html) - [Celestial Happenings in 2023](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2023/01/celestial-happenings-in-2023.html) - [New Boardwalk Section Added in June](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/06/new-boardwalk-section-added-in-june.html) - A new large seating area has been added to our boardwalk over a half acre of wetlands at the Inn on Mill Creek B&B in Pisgah National Forest. - [More Planters and More Flowers To Enjoy, Ahhhhh](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/05/more-planters-and-more-flowers-to-enjoy-ahhhhh.html) - Innkeeper Dave has finished building and installing new planters on the south side of the Deck House, filled with seasonal flowers and perennials. - [Our Touch Stay Digital Guidebook for Guests](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/02/our-touch-stay-digital-guidebook-for-guests.html) - Our complimentary digital guidebook for guests done in partnership with Touch Stay is a great tool for planning your getaway to the North Carolina mountains. - [Welcoming Our B&B Guests in 2022: Updated COVID-19 Adjustments](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/01/welcoming-our-bb-guests-in-2022-updated-covid-19-adjustments.html) - Check out our latest COVID-19 protocols in place to keep you safe at our Bed & Breakfast during your travels to the North Carolina mountains. - [Waterfall Hikes Near Black Mountain, Marion and Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/09/waterfall-hikes-near-black-mountain.html) - [Recipe: Individual Dutch Baby Pancakes](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/08/recipe-individual-dutch-baby-pancakes.html) - Get your pancake, crepe and popover fix all in one this summer with our individual portion size version of the Dutch baby pancake. - [Winter Birding and the Great Backyard Bird Count](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/01/winter-birding-and-the-great-backyard-bird-count.html) - Watch for Northern Cardinals, Carolina Chickadees, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and more in Pisgah National Forest during the 2022 Great Backyard Bird Count - [Winter 2022 Snow Day in Pisgah National Forest](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/01/winter-2022-snow-day-in-pisgah-national-forest.html) - Enjoy photos from our snow day on January 17, 2022 and the following day, when we got a rare 14 inches of snow! - [Stargazing, Meteor Showers and More in 2022](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2022/01/stargazing-meteor-showers-and-more-in-2022.html) - [Welcoming Guests to the Inn on Mill Creek: Updated 2021 COVID-19 Adjustments](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2021/03/welcoming-guests-to-the-inn-on-mill-creek-updated-covid-19-adjustments.html) - [Asheville Makes List of Affordable Summer Road Trips](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/07/asheville-makes-list-of-affordable.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: American Redstart](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/07/north-carolina-mountain-birds-american-redstart.html) - Learn more about the American Redstart, a summertime visitor to Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, NC - [WALKING LABYRINTHS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/walking-labyrinths.html) - [Easter Weekend Events](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/easter-weekend-events.html) - [2011 Black Mountain Bed & Breakfast Cookie Tour is December 10-11](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/11/2011-black-mountain-bed-breakfast.html) - [Three Events in Old Fort on April 27](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/04/three-events-in-old-fort-on-april-27.html) - [July 4, 2014 Events around Asheville, Black Mountain and Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/06/july-4-2014-events-around-asheville.html) - [2015 Garden Planning](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/02/2015-garden-planning.html) - Garden planning for the year 2015 begins at the Inn on Mill Creek B&B near Asheville - [Quiet Season in the Asheville / Black Mountain Area Begins January 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/12/quiet-season-in-asheville-black.html) - There are a lot of advantages to visiting the North Carolina mountains in the wintertime. - [Wait... airbnb and B&B aren't the same thing?](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/03/wait-airbnb-and-bb-arent-the-same-thing.html) - [Cinnamon Peach Bread](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/08/cinnamon-peach-bread.html) - [2011 Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/07/2011-sourwood-festival-in-black.html) - [2014 Sourwood Festival is August 9-10](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/07/2014-sourwood-festival-is-august-9-10.html) - [2015 Sourwood Festival is Aug. 7-9](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/07/2015-sourwood-festival-is-aug-7-9.html) - Details about the 2015 Sourwood Festival, annual art, music and food festival, which usually features plenty of Black Mountain's local sourwood honey. - [2017 Sourwood Festival, August 12-13](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/07/2017-sourwood-festival-august-12-13-2017.html) - The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce hosts the Sourwood Festival each year in downtown Black Mountain, NC. - [Holiday Happenings around Asheville, Black Mountain and Marion](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2018/11/holiday-happenings-around-asheville-black-mountain-and-marion.html) - We've got holiday cheer everywhere around Asheville, NC, including the small towns of Black Mountain, Old Fort and Marion - [2019 Valentine's Weekend Happenings](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/02/2019-valentines-weekend-happenings.html) - Treat yourself and your loved one to a fun Valentine's weekend in the Asheville area - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-3.html) - Check out how the color's progressing during mid-October in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Swainson's Thrush](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/05/north-carolina-mountain-birds-swainsons-thrush.html) - Watch for the Swainson's Thrush to migrate through the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the springtime. - [Wineries near Asheville, North Carolina](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/09/wineries-near-asheville-nc.html) - Sharing the eight closest wineries to Inn on Mill Creek in the Asheville area. Salut! - [Planning of the Guest Favorites Garden Begins](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/12/planning-of-guest-favorites-garden.html) - [Free Summer Concert Series in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/06/free-summer-concert-series-in-black.html) - Black Mountain Recreation & Parks hosts its 20th season of free summer concerts at Lake Tomahawk in 2015. - [NC Mountains Fall Color Report November 5, 2013](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/11/nc-mountains-fall-color-report-november.html) - [Black Mountain Painted Rocking Chair Auction](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/09/black-mountain-painted-rocking-chair.html) - [2013 Sourwood Festival is August 9-11](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/07/2013-sourwood-festival-is-august-9-11.html) - [2012 Sourwood Festival is August 11-12](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/07/2012-sourwood-festival-is-august-11-12.html) - [First Annual WNC Highlands Celtic Festival](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/first-annual-wnc-highlands-celtic.html) - [Chimney Rock Park May Events](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/chimney-rock-park-may-events.html) - [Chimney Rock Park events in August](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/chimney-rock-park-events-in-august.html) - [GREENING UP THE INN: AMENITIES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/greening-up-inn-amenities.html) - [Welcoming Guests to the Inn on Mill Creek: COVID-19 Adjustments through March 2021](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/05/welcoming-guests-to-the-inn-on-mill-creek-may-22.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Eastern Towhee](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/07/north-carolina-mountain-birds-eastern-2.html) - [POINT LOOKOUT TRAIL OPENS THURSDAY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/point-lookout-trail-opens-thursday.html) - [Indoor Activities near Black Mountain and Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/indoor-activities-near-black-mountain.html) - [Creative Mountain Food Tours begin in June in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/06/creative-mountain-food-tours-begin-in.html) - [New Trails Coming to Old Fort, NC](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/11/new-trails-coming-to-old-fort-nc.html) - The non-profit G5 Collective is spearheading plans to add several miles of trails and to improve to existing trails in Old Fort and McDowell County, NC - [2020 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/11/2020-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-6.html) - Early November has arrived, along with winds from a hurricane, and we're bidding farewell to most of the fall color this year. - [2020 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/10/2020-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-5.html) - Late October brings bold reds and oranges to the landscape in western North Carolina, with maples and oak trees as the late coming stars of the fall color show. - [2020 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/10/2020-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-4.html) - Moving closer to the end of October and fall foliage is beautiful this year, especially on the Blue Ridge Parkway where color is peaking in several spots. - [2020 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/10/2020-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-3.html) - Mid-October is bringing color fast to elevations above 4,000 feet around Asheville, with many places on the Blue Ridge Parkway set to peak over the next week. - [2020 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/10/2020-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-2.html) - While the North Carolina mountains are mostly green in early October, you can find show-off sourwoods, dogwoods, and black gums dotting the landscape. - [2020 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/09/2020-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-1.html) - Late September begins the fall color show in Western North Carolina, with hints of color to be found at elevations above 5,500 feet. - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 8](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/11/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-8.html) - It's the second week of November and Asheville is now past peak, but a few remaining destinations nearby are hitting their peak fall color for the year. - [Stained Glass Outdoor Sculpture](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/07/stained-glass-outdoor-sculpture.html) - A stained glass outdoor sculpture titled Sunrise in Pisgah is installed in one of the Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast's garden spaces. - [Indoor Winter Activity...Exploring Asheville Art](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/01/indoor-winter-activityexploring.html) - [Art around Asheville in June](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/05/art-around-asheville-in-june.html) - [2008 FALL FOLIAGE REPORT #4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/2008-fall-foliage-report-4.html) - [ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/additional-upcoming-events.html) - [Good Stuff Going on in Black Mountain This Weekend](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/10/good-stuff-going-on-in-black-mountain.html) - [American Craft Week, October 5-14](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/american-craft-week-october-5-14.html) - [2014 Dine To Be Kind Event](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/02/2014-dine-to-be-kind-event.html) - [New art for the Great Room](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/new-art-for-great-room.html) - [TEST KITCHEN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/02/test-kitchen.html) - [Fall Color in the North Carolina Mountains: Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/fall-color-in-north-carolina-mountains.html) - [APRIL SHOWERS...](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/april-showers.html) - [Fall Tailgate Farmers Markets in Western NC](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/09/fall-tailgate-farmers-markets-in.html) - [THE LATEST AT BILTMORE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/07/latest-at-biltmore.html) - [2010 Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/07/2010-sourwood-festival-in-black.html) - [First Annual Mountain Thunder Car Show](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/first-annual-mountain-thunder-car-show.html) - [Asheville Beer Week, May 24-June 3, 2012](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/05/asheville-beer-week-may-24-june-3-2012.html) - [Wicked Plants Exhibit at the NC Arborteum](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/07/wicked-plants-exhibit-at-nc-arborteum.html) - [2015 Spring and Summer Art Events in the Asheville Area](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/05/2015-spring-and-summer-art-events-in.html) - Asheville and Black Mountain host several art-inspired events in the spring and summertime. - [Folk Art Center and Pisgah Inn Reopen](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/10/folk-art-center-and-pisgah-inn-reopen.html) - [2014 Biltmore Village Art & Craft Fair is Aug. 2-3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/07/2014-biltmore-village-art-craft-fair-is.html) - [GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/great-backyard-bird-count.html) - [White Horse Black Mountain September Performances](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/white-horse-black-mountain-september.html) - [2010 Park Rhythms Concert Series in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/07/2010-park-rhythms-concert-series-in.html) - [Pioneer Day and the Mountain Thunder Car Show in Old Fort are April 26, 2014](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/04/pioneer-day-in-old-fort-is-april-26-2014.html) - [2014 Asheville Beer Week is May 23-31](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/05/2014-asheville-beer-week-is-may-23-31.html) - [Where To Ring In the New Year Around Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2018/12/where-to-ring-in-the-new-year-around-asheville.html) - [Progress Report on the Boardwalk at the Inn on Mill Creek](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/05/progress-report-on-the-boardwalk-at-the-inn-on-mill-creek.html) - We've been hard at work over the past six months construction a boardwalk through a beautiful area of the property near the pond at the Inn on Mill Creek - [Enhancing Your Experience at the Inn on Mill Creek in 2020](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2020/01/enhancing-your-experience-at-the-inn-on-mill-creek-in-2020.html) - We've got some great projects planned this year to make your stay with us even better, including a new boardwalk through rhododendron and wetland areas. - [TEN HIKES FOR SPRING IN THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/ten-hikes-for-spring-in-north-carolina.html) - [KIVA UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/kiva-update.html) - [30th ANNUAL SOURWOOD FESTIVAL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/30th-annual-sourwood-festival.html) - ["A CELESTIAL SURPRISE"](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/celestial-surprise.html) - [LOCAL ART AT THE INN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/07/local-art-at-inn.html) - [ROAD CLOSURE NEAR BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/road-closure-near-blue-ridge-parkway.html) - [A SPRING DAY AT BILTMORE ESTATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/spring-day-at-biltmore-estate.html) - [EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/easter-weekend-events-2.html) - [UPCOMING EVENTS IN OLD FORT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/upcoming-events-in-old-fort.html) - [SOMETHING THAT MADE US SMILE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/something-that-made-us-smile.html) - [ART IN BLACK MOUNTAIN: EAST OF ASHEVILLE STUDIO TOUR](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/art-in-black-mountain-east-of-asheville.html) - [THE TUFTED TITMOUSE COMES TO VISIT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/tufted-titmouse-comes-to-visit.html) - [TAAS MARCH FEATURED ARTIST](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/taas-march-featured-artist.html) - [SPRING HAS SPRUNG](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/spring-has-sprung.html) - [PAINTER'S GREENHOUSE HERB FESTIVAL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/painters-greenhouse-herb-festival.html) - [BILTMORE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/biltmore-festival-of-flowers.html) - [MARCH GEOCACHING AND THE INN TURNS 10](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/march-geocaching-and-inn-turns-10.html) - [THE GREEN COMET](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/green-comet.html) - [THE LATEST AT CHIMNEY ROCK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/latest-at-chimney-rock.html) - [NEW STUFF IN OLD FORT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/new-stuff-in-old-fort.html) - [APPLE TREE PRUNING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/apple-tree-pruning.html) - [Kiva Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/another-kiva-loan.html) - [June Geocaching in McDowell County](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/june-geocaching-in-mcdowell-county.html) - [Flowers and Black Mountain Arts Fest](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/flowers-and-black-mountain-arts-fest.html) - [Black Mountain Sculpture Stroll](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/black-mountain-sculpture-stroll.html) - [Our latest Kiva loan for 2009](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/our-latest-kiva-loan-for-2009.html) - [Helping Yao in Togo through Kiva](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/helping-yao-in-togo-through-kiva.html) - [CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/christmas-at-biltmore.html) - [LATE NOVEMBER EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/late-november-events.html) - [HOLLY JOLLY AND MORE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/holly-jolly-and-more.html) - [ART ABOUNDS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/art-abounds.html) - [GOOD NEWS ABOUT GASOLINE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/09/good-news-about-gasoline.html) - [OLYMPIC COVERAGE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/08/olympic-coverage.html) - [LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/08/labor-day-weekend-events.html) - [FREE CONCERTS: BLUE RIDGE TRADITIONS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/06/free-concerts-blue-ridge-traditions.html) - [A PRETTY COOL SOUVENIR](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/06/pretty-cool-souvenir.html) - [VISIT TO TAASG](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/05/visit-to-taasg.html) - [BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY CLOSURE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/05/blue-ridge-parkway-closure.html) - [BILTMORE ESTATE FLOWER UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/biltmore-estate-flower-update.html) - [UPCOMING ARTS EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/upcoming-arts-events.html) - [FINANCING JUICE STANDS IN PERU](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/financing-juice-stands-in-peru.html) - [UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/upcoming-spring-events.html) - [SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/shake-rattle-and-roll.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 8](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/foliage-watch-report-8.html) - [COMETS AND SHOOTING STARS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/comets-and-shooting-stars.html) - [BABY BURNING BUSH UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/baby-burning-bush-update.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/foliage-watch-report-3.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/foliage-watch-report-4.html) - [DINNER RECOMMENDATION: OCTOBER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/dinner-recommendation-october.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/foliage-watch-report-6.html) - [EARLY SEPTEMBER EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/09/early-september-events.html) - [SUMMER NOTES (MUSIC NOTES, THAT IS)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/06/summer-notes-music-notes-that-is.html) - [SEEING STARS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/seeing-stars.html) - [FINE ART GALLERY GRAND OPENING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/fine-art-gallery-grand-opening.html) - [October Geocaching in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/october-geocaching-in-black-mountain.html) - [2009 National Gingerbread House Competition Display](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/2009-national-gingerbread-house.html) - [The Adventures of Buttermilk Biscuit](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/adventures-of-buttermilk-biscuit.html) - [December Visit to Biltmore Estate](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/december-visit-to-biltmore-estate.html) - [Folk Art Houses Exhibit at the NC Arboretum](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/folk-art-houses-exhibit-at-nc-arboretum.html) - [Week 7: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/week-7-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [Our eighth Kiva loan for 2009](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/our-eighth-kiva-loan-for-2009.html) - [Week 4: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/week-4-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [Week 6: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/week-6-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [I-40 Detour in North Carolina for travel from Tennessee](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/i-40-detour-in-north-carolina-for.html) - [Old Fort Oktoberfest 2009](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/old-fort-oktoberfest-2009.html) - [Davidson's Fort Family Fun Day: UPDATED](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/davidsons-fort-family-fun-day.html) - [Part of Skyline Trail is now open at Chimney Rock](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/part-of-skyline-trail-is-now-open-at.html) - [Week 2: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/week-2-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [East of Asheville Studio Tour](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/east-of-asheville-studio-tour.html) - [Biltmore Flower Carpet](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/biltmore-flower-carpet.html) - [Fall foliage in the North Carolina mountains](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/fall-foliage-in-north-carolina.html) - [Time for the Perseids](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/time-for-perseids.html) - [Day at Biltmore Estate](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/day-at-biltmore-estate.html) - [Ten Hikes for Winter in the North Carolina Mountains](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/ten-hikes-for-winter-in-north-carolina.html) - [KIVA UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/kiva-update-2.html) - [Snow Days](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/snow-days.html) - [Ten More Hikes for Winter in the NC Mountains](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/02/ten-more-hikes-for-winter-in-nc.html) - The Asheville, North Carolina, area has plenty of hikes for winter loving visitors. - [OUR THIRD KIVA LOAN FOR 2009](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/our-third-kiva-loan-for-2009.html) - [Our 2011 Ends with 32 Kiva Loans](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/12/our-2011-ends-with-32-kiva-loans.html) - [Winter Hike on Heartbreak Trail in Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/hiking-part-of-heartbreak-trail-in-old.html) - [More Photos of Icy Andrews Geyser](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/more-photos-of-icy-andrews-geyser.html) - [Great Blue Ridge Talent Search for Singers](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/great-blue-ridge-talent-search-for.html) - [Biltmore Tickets and Winter Activities](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/biltmore-tickets-and-winter-activities.html) - [Chimney Rock Park Elevator Is Open](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/chimney-rock-park-elevator-is-open.html) - [The Latest from Davidson's Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/latest-from-davidsons-fort-2.html) - [Chimney Rock March 2010 Happenings](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/chimney-rock-march-2010-happenings.html) - [Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/blue-ridge-parkway-75th-anniversary.html) - [GrassRoots Old Fort Music Series](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/grassroots-old-fort-music-series.html) - [Biltmore Festival of Flowers 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/biltmore-festival-of-flowers-2010.html) - [Bark at the Park](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/bark-at-park.html) - [East of Asheville Studio Tour Spring 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/east-of-asheville-studio-tour-spring.html) - [2010 Taste of Black Mountain *Updated May 6*](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/2010-taste-of-black-mountain.html) - [Naturalist Weekend at Grandfather Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/naturalist-weekend-at-grandfather.html) - [Day Trip to Biltmore Estate](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/day-trip-to-biltmore-estate.html) - [Blue Ridge Fiber Show](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/blue-ridge-fiber-show.html) - [2010 Fall Foliage Report for the NC Mountains... Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/2010-fall-foliage-report-for-nc_23.html) - [Biltmore Christmas Candlelight Tickets (2010)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/biltmore-christmas-candlelight-tickets.html) - [Painters Greenhouse 2011 Herb Festival](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/03/painters-greenhouse-2011-herb-festival.html) - [2012 Spring East of Asheville Studio Tour is May 5-6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/04/2012-spring-east-of-asheville-studio.html) - [BUTTERFLIES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/08/butterflies-2.html) - [ANOTHER KIVA UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/another-kiva-update.html) - [Two Kiva Loans](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/two-kiva-loans.html) - [Octoberfest Fall Festival in Old Fort, October 5-7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/09/octoberfest-fall-festival-in-old-fort.html) - [Early Spring Flowers at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/early-spring-flowers-at-inn.html) - [Discounted Winter Biltmore Tickets](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/01/discounted-winter-biltmore-tickets.html) - [February Afternoon at Biltmore](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/february-afternoon-at-biltmore.html) - [Pumpkin Belgian Waffles](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/pumpkin-belgian-waffles.html) - [Great Backyard Bird Count 2011](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/great-backyard-bird-count-2011.html) - [Now in bloom at the Inn (mid-April)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/now-in-bloom-at-inn-mid-april.html) - [Chimney Rock Park Outcroppings Trail Back Open](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/chimney-rock-park-outcroppings-trail.html) - [On the Walls at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/06/on-walls-at-inn.html) - [Ten Hikes for Summer in the North Carolina Mountains](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/06/ten-hikes-for-summer-in-north-carolina.html) - [Fall 2010 East of Asheville Studio Tour](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/09/fall-2010-east-of-asheville-studio-tour.html) - [American Craft Week 2011 is October 7-16](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/09/american-craft-week-2011-is-october-7.html) - [2011 Fall Foliage Report, NC Mountains: Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/10/2011-fall-foliage-report-nc-mountains_25.html) - [Biltmore Flower Carpet Evenings 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/07/biltmore-flower-carpet-evenings-2010.html) - [Art Events Coming in June](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/art-events-coming-in-june.html) - [Davidson's Fort Spring Muster](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/davidsons-fort-spring-muster.html) - [Black Mountain Tailgate Market](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/black-mountain-tailgate-market.html) - [2010 Fall Foliage Report for the NC Mountains... Week 7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/11/2010-fall-foliage-report-for-nc-2.html) - [Davidson's Fort 2010 Fall Muster](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/11/davidsons-fort-2010-fall-muster.html) - [River Arts District Studio Stroll Coming Up](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/11/river-arts-district-studio-stroll.html) - [Black Mountain Holly Jolly and Christmas Parade](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/11/black-mountain-holly-jolly-and.html) - [Get a "Taste of Swannanoa" on January 28 *updated with new location*](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/01/get-taste-of-swannanoa-on-january-28.html) - [Bed & Breakfast... and Birds](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/bed-breakfast-and-birds.html) - [2012 Biltmore Festival of Flowers Starts April 7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/03/2012-biltmore-festival-of-flowers.html) - [Geocaching on Vacation](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/01/geocaching-on-vacation.html) - [A Handful of 2012 Celestial Events](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/01/handful-of-2012-celestial-events.html) - [Dine To Be Kind is February 28](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/02/dine-to-be-kind-is-february-28.html) - [Free Guided Hikes at Chimney Rock in March](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/02/free-guided-hikes-at-chimney-rock-in.html) - [2012 Asheville Small Plate Crawl](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/02/2012-asheville-small-plate-crawl.html) - [Chimney Rock Park Guided Hikes in October](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/08/chimney-rock-park-guided-hikes-in.html) - [2012 Foothills Arts & Crafts Holiday Show](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/11/2012-foothills-arts-crafts-holiday-show.html) - [Black Mountain Holly Jolly and other Christmas Festivities](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/black-mountain-holly-jolly-and-other.html) - [Ten Hikes for Spring in the North Carolina Mountains (updated)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/03/ten-hikes-for-spring-in-north-carolina-2.html) - [Rock the Taste and Blue to Black Art Weekend takes place May 2-5, 2013](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/04/rock-taste-and-blue-to-black-art.html) - [Ten Hikes for Summer in the North Carolina Mountains (updated)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/06/ten-hikes-for-summer-in-north-carolina-2.html) - [Beats, Burgers & Brews at Chimney Rock](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/09/beats-burgers-brews-at-chimney-rock.html) - [Discounted Biltmore Tickets and 2013 Candlelight Christmas Evening Upgrades](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/10/discounted-biltmore-tickets-and-2013.html) - [Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving in Asheville and Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/11/restaurants-open-for-thanksgiving-in.html) - [2014 Asheville Area Art Events in June](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/06/2014-asheville-art-events-in-june.html) - [Celestial Events To See in 2020](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/12/celestial-events-to-see-in-2020.html) - If you'll be visiting western North Carolina and want to do some stargazing, here is a list of celestial events for 2020. - [Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/12/mint-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html) - [The Arrowhead Artists & Artisans League (A3L) in Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/07/the-arrowhead-artists-artisans-league.html) - [Folk Art Center 2013 Heritage Weekend](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/09/folk-art-center-2013-heritage-weekend.html) - [Fall 2013 BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend is Nov. 15-17](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/11/fall-2013-blue-to-black-art-weekend-is.html) - [2014 Old Fort Spring Fling 5K is March 8](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/02/2014-old-fort-spring-fling-5k-is-march-8.html) - [Ten Reasons To Visit the North Carolina Mountains in Springtime](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/03/ten-reasons-to-visit-north-carolina.html) - [2014 Painters Greenhouse Herb Festival is April 12-13](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/04/2014-painters-greenhouse-herb-festival.html) - [July 2014 Exhibit at the Red House Studios and Gallery in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/07/july-2014-exhibit-at-red-house-studios.html) - [Asheville Area Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2014](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/11/asheville-area-restaurants-open-for.html) - A list of restaurants that will be welcoming Thanksgiving diners in 2014 - [Asheville/Black Mountain Restaurants Open for 2014 Christmas Eve and Christmas](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/12/ashevilleblack-mountain-restaurants.html) - A list of some of the restaurants in the Asheville, North Carolina, area that will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas 2014 - [Norfolk & Western 611 Locomotive Travels the Old Fort Loops](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/04/norfolk-western-611-locomotive-travels-the-old-fort-loops.html) - Photo and video of the Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive as it passed through Old Fort on the "The Loops" on April 10, 2016 - [Repairs to Point Lookout Trail Begin May 31, 2016](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/05/repairs-to-point-lookout-trail-begin-may-31-2016.html) - The closest greenway trail to the Inn on Mill Creek will have repairs done during the summer of 2016. - [2015 NC Mountains Fall Color Report Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/09/2015-nc-mountains-fall-color-report.html) - The beginning of fall has arrived, and color is already starting to pop up around the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, NC. - [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike: Rattlesnake Lodge](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/08/blue-ridge-parkway-hike-rattlesnake.html) - Details about Rattlesnake Lodge and the hike to get there off the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville, NC - [Springtime Blue Ridge Birding Weekend at the Inn on Mill Creek, May 8-10, 2015](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/03/springtime-blue-ridge-birding-weekend.html) - A weekend of guided birding excursions will take place the weekend of May 8, 2015, with expert guide and naturalist Simon Thompson of Ventures Birding - [2015 NC Mountains Fall Color Report Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/10/2015-nc-mountains-fall-color-report_20.html) - See where you can find fall colors continuing to progress as the Asheville area gets closer to peak fall foliage. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Red-Winged Blackbird](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/10/north-carolina-mountain-birds-red-2.html) - The Red-winged Blackbird likes marshy areas in spring and summer, and prefers meadows in fall and winter. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Gray Catbird](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/12/north-carolina-mountain-birds-gray-catbird.html) - Is that a cat you hear up in the trees? Or is it a Gray Catbird? - [Temporary Blue Ridge Parkway Closure near Craggy Gardens [Updated]](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/03/temporary-blue-ridge-parkway-closure-near-craggy-gardens.html) - Tunnel repairs on the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville mean the section near Craggy Gardens will be closed during the first part of 2016. - [When To See Biltmore's Spring Flowers, March 19 - May 26, 2016](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/03/when-to-see-biltmores-spring-flowers-march-19-may-26-2016.html) - Biltmore Estate in Asheville has an abundance of spring flowers and we'll tell you when and where to maximize your views of their amazing blooms - [2017 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/10/2017-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-5.html) - We're looking at a later-than-usual fall season in 2017, with peak color hitting high elevations near Asheville as we shift toward late October. - [The Italian Garden at Biltmore Estate in Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/07/the-italian-garden-at-biltmore-estate-in-asheville.html) - The three water gardens that make up the Italian Garden at Biltmore really shine in mid- to late summer. - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/11/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-7.html) - Mother Nature decided on a long and late fall season in 2019 with an early November peak and that's fine by us because it is beautiful! - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/10/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-6.html) - Late October has brought near-peak fall color to elevations around Asheville, with higher elevations still showing brilliant foliage - [Red House Gallery Show: Americana](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/06/red-house-gallery-show-americana.html) - Red House Gallery in Black Mountain, NC, shows its Americana exhibit in June and July of 2015. - [Art at the Inn: Norm Gill](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/07/art-at-inn-norm-gill.html) - Asheville area artist Norm Gill displays his wall paintings and paintings on rugged slate tile at Inn on Mill Creek. - ["PAINTING IN THE PARK" WORKSHOP](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/06/plein-air-workshop-in-old-fort.html) - [Celestial Events for 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/celestial-events-for-2010.html) - [Painter's Greenhouse Herb Festival 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/painters-greenhouse-herb-festival-2010.html) - [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike to Green Knob Fire Tower](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/blue-ridge-parkway-hike-to-green-knob.html) - [Downton Abbey Exhibit Comes to Biltmore, Feb. 2015](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/01/downton-abbey-exhibit-comes-to-biltmore.html) - Biltmore is the perfect setting for a costume exhibit from the famous series Downton Abbey, on display in February of 2015. - [2010 National Gingerbread House Competition and Display](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/12/2010-national-gingerbread-house.html) - [East of Asheville Studio Tour Expands to Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/09/east-of-asheville-studio-tour-expands.html) - [East of Asheville Studio Tour Returns in October](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/08/east-of-asheville-studio-tour-returns.html) - [Art at the Inn: Ann Whisenant](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/05/art-at-inn-ann-whisenant.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Tufted Titmouse](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/09/north-carolina-mountain-birds-tufted.html) - [Enjoy "Biltmore Blooms" with Discounted Tickets](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/03/enjoy-biltmore-blooms-with-discounted.html) - [Hop'n Blueberry Farm Tours in April of 2014](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/03/hopn-blueberry-farm-tours-in-april-of.html) - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/10/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-4.html) - The middle of October is generally a wait-and-see week for fall color progression, and this year is no different - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/10/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-5.html) - Hello fall color, we've been waiting for you! The week of October 20 is proving to be a colorful one at elevations above 3,500 feet around Asheville, NC. - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/10/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-3.html) - Mother Nature's making us wait this year, but color should start progressing with cooler temperatures and dryer weather - [2019 Fall Color Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/10/2019-fall-color-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-2.html) - Week two of the Fall seaon around Asheville brings early changing leaves like dogwoods, sourwoods and carolina silverbell trees - [2019 Fall Foliage Report for the North Carolina Mountains, Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/09/2019-fall-foliage-report-for-the-north-carolina-mountains-week-1.html) - It's the start of Fall, y'all! Let's talk fall color predictions, wildflowers and trees. - [Costume Exhibit at Biltmore: A Vanderbilt House Party](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/02/costume-exhibit-at-biltmore-a-vanderbilt-house-party.html) - From February through May, Biltmore House displays reproductions of clothing worn by Vanderbilt family and friends during the early 1900s. - [Join us for the 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 15-18](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/02/join-us-for-the-2019-great-backyard-bird-count-feb-15-18.html) - The Inn on Mill Creek, located two miles inside Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, NC, is a site on the North Carolina Birding Trail. - [It's National #BookDirect Day - Feb. 6, 2019](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2019/02/its-national-bookdirect-day-feb-6-2019.html) - Each year, a worldwide community of small independent lodging properties uses National Book Direct Day to educate travelers about the perks to booking direct - [December Snow Day 2018](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2018/12/december-snow-day-2018.html) - The Asheville area saw snow in mid-December, with 16 inches recorded at the Inn on Mill Creek between Black Mountain and Old Fort - [2018 Christmas at Biltmore Estate in Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2018/11/2018-christmas-at-biltmore-estate-in-asheville.html) - Biltmore Estate is decking the halls with miles of holly, thousands of lights and dozens of trees for its Christmas at Biltmore celebration - [Recipe: Pumpkin Bread](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/04/recipe-pumpkin-bread.html) - Innkeeper Dave's famous pumpkin quick bread recipe! - [2017 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/10/2017-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-6.html) - It's Halloween, and the Asheville area is now in full fall color! Welcome to the peak of the 2017 fall season. - [2017 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/10/2017-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-4.html) - Moving through the month of October, expect good color at elevations above 4,000 feet around Asheville, NC, especially on the Blue Ridge Parkway - [2017 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/10/2017-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-3.html) - Approaching mid-October, elevations above 4,000 feet begin to show gorgeous fall color, with greens still highlighted in the valleys below near Asheville, NC - [2017 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/10/2017-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-2.html) - Early October typically has patches of color at elevations above 5,000 feet around Asheville. See where you can find color the first week of October. - [2017 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/09/2017-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-1.html) - Late September begins the fall color show in the mountains around Asheville, North Carolina. See where the color is this week with our fall color report. - [Black Mountain will be Rockin' the Eclipse, August 18-21, 2017](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/08/black-mountain-will-be-rockin-the-eclipse-aug-18-21-2017.html) - The town of Black Mountain near Inn on Mill Creek will be hosting fun events the weekend of Aug. 18, 2017, culminating with an eclipse viewing party on Aug. 21. - [The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/08/the-lake-lure-flowering-bridge.html) - Take a free garden tour of this 155-foot-long former road bridge turned public garden near Chimney Rock State Park. - [Winter Diversion: Biltmore Estate Conservatory](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/01/winter-diversion-biltmore-estate-conservatory.html) - If you need a break from the winter blahs, consider stepping inside the beautiful Biltmore Estate Conservatory. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Chipping Sparrow](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/01/north-carolina-mountain-birds-chipping-sparrow.html) - Common in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, the Chipping Sparrow can be found at different times of the year in woodsy areas. - [Woohoo! Hello Bamboo (Flooring)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/01/woohoo-hello-bamboo-flooring.html) - Two of our rooms at the Inn on Mill Creek B&B got bamboo flooring recently, thanks to Innkeeper Dave and his trusty miter saw. - [Early January Snow Day](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2017/01/early-january-snow-day.html) - Our first big snow of the 2017 winter season arrived on January 6. - [2017 Projects at the Inn on Mill Creek](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/12/2017-projects-at-the-inn-on-mill-creek.html) - We take part of the winter season each year to do upgrades to enhance your stay. Will your favorite room or garden space be on the list for 2017? - [Recipe: Soda Bread [Muffins]](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/07/recipe-soda-bread-muffins.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Eastern Screech Owl](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/11/north-carolina-mountain-birds-eastern-screech-owl.html) - Listen for the descending whinny call of the Eastern Screech Owl, especially just before dark, and you might catch sight of this small and elusive bird. - [Asheville Area Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2016](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/11/asheville-area-restaurants-open-for-thanksgiving-2016.html) - A short list of Asheville and Black Mountain recommendations for going out to eat while celebrating Thanksgiving - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/11/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-7.html) - Fall colors often extend past peak into mid-November in the mountains around Asheville, NC, which is definitely the case in 2016. - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/11/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-6.html) - The end of October and beginning of November brings late color to the mountains around Asheville, NC, as oaks and maples take over the fall color show - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-5.html) - Elevations below 3,000 feet show great color in late October, with peak color generally happening from October 21 to October 31 - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Cooper's Hawk](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/north-carolina-mountain-birds-coopers-hawk.html) - Cooper's Hawks love being the woods, just like us, so keep an eye out for these stunning birds when exploring Pisgah National Forest near Asheville - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-4.html) - Various shades of gold, red and orange paint the landscape above 3,500 feet during mid-October in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville - [2016 Black Mountain Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/2016-black-mountain-howl-o-ween-pet-parade.html) - Information about the annual Howl-O-Ween pet parade in Black Mountain, NC - [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike: Mount Pisgah](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/06/blue-ridge-parkway-hike-mount-pisgah.html) - Details about the hike to Mt. Pisgah along the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Asheville, North Carolina. - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-2.html) - Check out which trees are changing color and where you can do some hiking and leaf peeping between October 4 and 11, 2016. - [Green Knob Fire Tower Hiking Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/11/green-knob-fire-tower-hiking-trail-on.html) - [Western North Carolina Open Studios 2016 Art Event](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/10/western-north-carolina-open-studios-2016-art-event.html) - The year 2016 marks the first annual Western North Carolina Open Studios event, where visitors can tour artists' studios and talk to the artists - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Chestnut-sided Warbler](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/09/north-carolina-mountain-birds-chestnut-sided-warbler.html) - Watch for this fabulous-looking warbler in the mountains around Asheville, NC, from springtime through early fall. - [2016 Fall Color Report for the NC Mountains: Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/09/2016-fall-color-report-for-the-nc-mountains-week-1.html) - [100 Years of NC State Parks: Lake James State Park](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/09/100-years-of-nc-state-parks-lake-james-state-park.html) - Learn more about Lake James State Park, established in 1987 and located between Marion and Morganton, North Carolina - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Common Yellowthroat](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/08/north-carolina-mountain-birds-common-yellowthroat.html) - Arriving for the summer to the mountains near Asheville, with its the sharp black mask and bright yellow body, the Common Yellowthroat is anything but common - [Local Nature Trail: The Old Fort Picnic Area](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/08/local-nature-trail-the-old-fort-picnic-area.html) - The short nature trail at the far end of the Old Fort Picnic Area is a hidden gem - [100 Years of NC State Parks: Grandfather Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/08/100-years-of-nc-state-parks-grandfather-mountain.html) - During the summer of 2016, we're featuring four North Carolina state parks in the mountains as part of the 100th anniversary of the NC State Park System - [Outdoor Sculpture Planning Begins](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/08/outdoor-sculpture-planning-begins.html) - We're having three large outdoor sculptures installed at the Inn on Mill Creek, inspired by nature - [2016 Fall Color Preview](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/08/2016-fall-color-preview.html) - What to expect during the fall season in the North Carolina mountains...or "When do the leaves change?" - [100 Years of NC State Parks: Mount Mitchell State Park](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/06/100-years-of-nc-state-parks-mt-mitchell-state-park.html) - Read about Mt. Mitchell State Park, home of highest peak in the eastern U.S. and where a big 100th birthday party is being planned in 2016 - [100 Years of NC State Parks: Chimney Rock State Park](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/07/100-years-of-nc-state-parks-chimney-rock-state-park.html) - Chimney Rock State Park features the iconic granite" chimney", accessible via 499 scenic steps on the Outcroppings Trail. - [Guest Favorites Garden Update Summer 2016](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/07/guest-favorites-garden-update-summer-2016.html) - An update on one of the gardens at the Inn on Mill Creek, dedicated to flowers and plants that our guests love. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Acadian Flycatcher](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/06/north-carolina-mountain-birds-acadian-flycatcher.html) - The Acadian Flycatcher is a summertime resident of Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, especially near streams and ponds where it looks for insects. - [Explore Black Mountain's Foodie Scene with a Food Tour](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/06/explore-black-mountains-foodie-scene-with-a-food-tour.html) - Creative Mountain Food Tours offers three different walking and tasting tours in 2016 - [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike: Graveyard Fields and Its Waterfalls](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/06/blue-ridge-parkway-hike-graveyard-fields-and-its-waterfalls.html) - Learn more about Graveyard Fields near Asheville, a valley at 5,000 feet with trails and two waterfalls - [Spring Hike: Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/05/spring-hike-craggy-gardens-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway.html) - A hike along the Craggy Gardens Trail in early May yielded plenty of birds and wildflowers and a very interesting early spring landscape. - [Herb Garden Battle 2016: Us vs. the Groundhog](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/05/herb-garden-battle-2016-us-vs-the-groundhog.html) - We're waging a battle with a pesky groundhog who has been helping himself to our herbs...find out who's winning. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Yellow-rumped Warbler](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/04/north-carolina-mountain-birds-yellow-rumped-warbler.html) - The Yellow-rumped Warbler is best viewed during spring and fall migration in the North Carolina mountains, although some do live here in the winter - [2016 Black Mountain Tailgate Market Begins May 7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/04/2016-black-mountain-tailgate-market-begins-may-7.html) - The Black Mountain Tailgate Market in Black Mountain, NC, takes place on Saturdays from May through November. - [Botanical Gardens at Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/05/botanical-gardens-at-asheville.html) - Free to the public, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville has plenty of garden space to explore, streams, rocky outcroppings and nature trails. - [Leap Day Crocuses](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/02/leap-day-crocuses.html) - Late February in western North Carolina brings the start of colorful blooms with crocuses at Inn on Mill Creek - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: White-throated Sparrow](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/03/north-carolina-mountain-birds-white-throated-sparrow.html) - If you're visiting the Asheville area in winter, keep an eye out for another winter visitor to the area, the White-throated Sparrow. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Red-Bellied Woodpecker](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/11/north-carolina-mountain-birds-red.html) - The Red-Bellied Woodpecker is a year-round resident of the North Carolina mountains and easy to identify with black and white stripes on its back and red head - [2014 Biltmore Christmas Candlelight Evening Upgrades and Discounted Biltmore Tickets](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/11/2014-biltmore-christmas-candlight.html) - Tour the 175,000 square foot Biltmore House decorated for Christmas during Biltmore's Candlelight Christmas Evenings. - [Toms Creek Falls Waterfall Hike in Marion](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/11/toms-creek-falls-waterfall-hike-in.html) - A short and easy waterfall hike about 40 minutes from the Inn on Mill Creek, Toms Creek Falls also features the ruins of an old mica mine. - [Black Mountain 2014 Christmas Holiday Festivities](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/11/black-mountain-2014-christmas-holiday.html) - Black Mountain, North Carolina, is a great place to celebrate the Christmas holiday, with several events happening in December. - [An Afternoon at the Biltmore Conservatory](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/12/an-afternoon-at-biltmore-conservatory.html) - When the Biltmore gardens are dormant in the wintertime, the Biltmore Conservatory really shows its splendor with hundreds of palms, orchids and other plants - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Carolina Wren](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/12/north-carolina-mountain-birds-carolina-2.html) - The Carolina Wren makes its home in Pisgah National Forest near the Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast. - [Recipe: Red Velvet Kiss (and Hug) Cookies](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/12/recipe-red-velvet-kiss-and-hug-cookies.html) - Enjoy this sweet sugar cookie recipe from the Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast. - [Kiva Loan Wrap-Up for 2014](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2014/12/kiva-loan-wrap-up-for-2014.html) - Here's our final Kiva loan update for 2014 - [2015 Quiet Season B&B Getaway Discount Begins](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/01/2015-quiet-season-b-getaway-discount.html) - Enjoy a 10% discount off your stay at Inn on Mill Creek between January and March of 2015. - [Our Latest Deneen Pottery Mugs Have Arrived](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/01/our-latest-deneen-pottery-mugs-have.html) - We have two new B&B logo mug colors from well-known company Deneen Pottery. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Great Horned Owl](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/01/north-carolina-mountain-birds-great.html) - The Great Horned Owl can be found in Pisgah National Forest in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Pine Siskin](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/02/north-carolina-mountain-birds-pine.html) - Pine siskins are a wintertime visitor to Pisgah National Forest near the Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast in the NC mountains. - [Bathroom Remodeling: Part 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/02/bathroom-remodeling-part-1.html) - Three of our guest rooms are undergoing bathroom facelifts during February of 2015 - [Snow Day(s) 2015](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/02/snow-days-2015.html) - Enjoy some photos of our 2015 winter wonderland inside Pisgah National Forest. - [Bald Eagle in Old Fort, NC (March 10, 2015)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/03/bald-eagle-in-old-fort-nc-march-10-2015.html) - A Bald Eagle was spotted in Old Fort in McDowell County near the Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast in March of 2015. - [2015 Biltmore Blooms, March 20 - May 25](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/03/2015-biltmore-blooms-march-20-may-25.html) - Biltmore celebrates Spring with gorgeous gardens in full bloom on its 8,000-acre estate. - [Bathroom Remodel Complete!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/03/bathroom-remodel-complete.html) - Three of the guest rooms at the Inn on Mill Creek got updated bathrooms this winter, sure to be pleasing to guests! - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Purple Finch](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/03/north-carolina-mountain-birds-purple.html) - The raspberry-pink headed Purple Finch is a wintertime visitor to Pisgah National Forest in the North Carolina mountains. - [2015 Pioneer Day in Old Fort is April 25](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/04/2015-pioneer-day-in-old-fort-is-april-25.html) - Pioneer Day in Old Fort celebrates the pioneering spirit of those who settled Old Fort when America was a new nation. - [Black & White Garden Spring 2015 Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/04/black-white-garden-spring-2015-update.html) - We're adding more plants to our Black & White Garden at Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast near Asheville and Black Mountain, NC. - [Black Mountain Tailgate Market Returns on May 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/04/black-mountain-tailgate-market-returns.html) - The Black Mountain Tailgate Market, which runs from May through October, features fresh produce, meat, and more, and locally-produced handcrafted items - [Kiva Loan Update - Spring 2015](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/04/kiva-loan-update-spring-2015.html) - Our involvement with Kiva continues, with two new loans to female entrepreneurs. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Red-eyed Vireo](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/04/north-carolina-mountain-birds-red-eyed.html) - Watch for the tiny but vocal Red-eyed Vireo when birding in the Asheville area in spring and summertime. - [Blue Ridge Parkway Spring Hike: Crabtree Falls](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/04/blue-ridge-parkway-spring-hike-crabtree.html) - A lovely springtime hike is Crabtree Falls off the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville. It's a great summer and fall hike as well! - [Late Afternoon in May at the Biltmore Estate Gardens](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/05/late-afternoon-in-may-at-biltmore.html) - One of the best times to visit the Biltmore Estate Gardens is late in the afternoon, especially at springtime. - [TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/05/tripadvisor-2015-certificate-of.html) - We were proud to receive TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence, based on reviews from our guests. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Green Heron](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/05/north-carolina-mountain-birds-green.html) - The Green Heron sounds like a comic book character, but it's actually a very cool bird migrates to bodies of water in the NC mountains in summer. - [Guest Favorites Garden Spring 2015 Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/05/guest-favorites-garden-spring-2015.html) - An update to the planning and building of our Guest Favorites Garden, filled with plants and flowers that are guest favorites. - [Black & White Garden June 2015 Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/06/black-white-garden-june-2015-update.html) - See what's blooming in June in the Black and White Garden at Inn on Mill Creek Bed & Breakfast near Asheville, NC. - [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike: Craggy Gardens Trail](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/06/blue-ridge-parkway-hike-craggy-gardens.html) - The Craggy Gardens Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville offers scenic views and a great picnic spot. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Scarlet Tanager](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/06/north-carolina-mountain-birds-scarlet.html) - The bright red male Scarlet Tanager and olive green-yellow female are summertime residents of Pisgah National Forest near Asheville. - [Pinterest Board: Summertime near Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/07/pinterest-board-summertime-near.html) - Our Summertime near Asheville board on Pinterest showcases attractions, hiking trails and more in the North Carolina mountains. - [First Kiva Update for 2016](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/02/first-kiva-update-for-2016.html) - We've started our 2016 microloans to entrepreneurs through Kiva. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Ruby-crowned Kinglet](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/02/north-carolina-mountain-birds-ruby-crowned-kinglet.html) - The Ruby-crowned kinglet brings its spunky self to Pisgah National Forest near Asheville in the wintertime, brightening up an otherwise quiet time. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Ovenbird](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/07/north-carolina-mountain-birds-ovenbird.html) - The Ovenbird is a warbler that you may very well see while birding in the summertime in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Black-throated Green Warbler](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/09/north-carolina-mountain-birds-black-2.html) - One of our favorite spring and fall migrators in the North Carolina mountains is the Black-throated Green Warbler. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Northern Mockingbird](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/11/north-carolina-mountain-birds-northern-2.html) - Watch for the grayish-brown Northern Mockingbird perched on fences and shrubs and singing its heart out. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Broad-winged Hawk](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/12/north-carolina-mountain-birds-broad.html) - The Broad-winged Hawk can be found mostly in the summertime in the Asheville area. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Brown Thrasher](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/01/north-carolina-mountain-birds-brown.html) - Keep an eye out for the Brown Thrasher while birding in the North Carolina mountains - [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike: Mt. Mitchell Deep Gap Trail](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/08/blue-ridge-parkway-hike-mt-mitchell.html) - The hike along Deep Gap Trail takes you from Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S., to the second highest peak, Mt. Craig. - [Wildlife Seen at the Inn This Year](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/08/wildlife-seen-at-inn-this-year.html) - At Inn on Mill Creek, a B&B inside Pisgah National Forest outside of Asheville, NC, you can see all kinds of wildlife. - [Art at the Inn: Black Mountain Art in the Afternoon Program](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/08/art-at-inn-black-mountain-art-in.html) - We have been fortunate to acquire artwork from the Black Mountain Art in the Afternoon Program, which gives local kids hands-on art instruction. - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Black-and-White Warbler](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/08/north-carolina-mountain-birds-black-and.html) - Keep an eye out for the Black-and-white Warbler when birding in mountains and forests around Asheville, NC, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. - [2015 North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Preview](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/08/2015-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - Sharing details about the typical fall season in western North Carolina near Asheville - [2015 American Craft Week is Oct. 2-11](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/09/2015-american-craft-week-is-oct-2-11.html) - Join us in the Asheville area for American Craft Week, the 2015 celebration of American craftspeople. - [Follow Western North Carolina's Fall Season on Pinterest](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/09/follow-western-north-carolinas-fall.html) - Our fall season Pinterest board is up, featuring great places to see as fall kicks off in the North Carolina mountains. - [2015 NC Mountains Fall Color Report Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/10/2015-nc-mountains-fall-color-report-3.html) - While many areas around Asheville are still green, early October brings fall color to the Blue Ridge Parkway. - [2015 NC Mountains Fall Color Report Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/10/2015-nc-mountains-fall-color-report_13.html) - Mid-October is a wonderful time to take a scenic drive to catch fall color as it progresses throughout the North Carolina mountains. - [Recipe: Snickerdoodles](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/10/recipe-snickerdoodles.html) - Inn on Mill Creek shares its snickerdoodle cookie recipe. - [2015 NC Mountains Fall Color Report Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/10/2015-nc-mountains-fall-color-report_29.html) - Late October is considered peak fall foliage time for the North Carolina mountains around Asheville and Black Mountain - [2015 NC Mountains Fall Color Report Week 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/11/2015-nc-mountains-fall-color-report-2.html) - Fall foliage report for the North Carolina Mountains near Asheville, for the first week of November 2015. - [November 2015 Kiva Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/11/november-2015-kiva-update.html) - Sharing our latest update with our involvement in microlending through Kiva - [2015 Christmas at Biltmore Has Begun](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/11/2015-christmas-at-biltmore-has-begun.html) - The Christmas season is huge at Biltmore Estate, with Biltmore House dressed from top to bottom for the holidays. - [Black Mountain December 2015 Holiday Events](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/12/black-mountain-december-2015-holiday.html) - Sharing Christmas and holiday-themed events taking place in Black Mountain, NC in December 2015. - [Merry Christmas from the Inn on Mill Creek B&B](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2015/12/merry-christmas-from-inn-on-mill-creek-b.html) - Hoping your holiday season is merry and bright! - [2016 Asheville Restaurant Week (Jan 19- Feb 1): Updated](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/01/2016-asheville-restaurant-week-jan-19-28.html) - Asheville Restaurant Week is a fantastic event designed to allow you to explore the amazing cuisine that comes from our area's many local restaurants. - [Ray Spillenger Exhibit at Black Mountain College Museum](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/01/ray-spillenger-exhibit-at-black.html) - Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center will be exhibiting artist Ray Spillenger's work through May 21, 2016. - [Artists at the Inn: Barbara Brinson](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/02/artists-at-inn-barbara-brinson.html) - Black Mountain stained glass artist Barbara Brinson displays her work at Inn on Mill Creek - [January Snow Days](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/01/january-snow-days.html) - Winter Storm Jonas gave us a good snowfall in January at Inn on Mill Creek inside Pisgah National Forest. - [2016 Winter Projects at Inn on Mill Creek](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2016/02/2016-winter-projects-at-inn-on-mill.html) - Winter 2016 projects at Inn on Mill Creek include bath renovations, a zen garden and outdoor garden sculpture planning. - [A SERIOUSLY GOOD ORANGE SOUFFLE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/05/seriously-good-orange-souffle.html) - [MEET SAL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/05/meet-sal.html) - [WALK-UP PC IS UP AND RUNNING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/05/walk-up-pc-is-up-and-running.html) - [TALES OF THE ORCHARD](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/04/tales-of-orchard.html) - [THE PADDLE BOAT ARRIVES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/04/paddle-boat-arrives.html) - [INTRODUCTIONS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/04/leap.html) - [MORE RACE PHOTOS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/more-race-photos.html) - [DINNER RECOMMENDATION: JULY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/dinner-recommendation-july.html) - [NEEDING RAIN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/needing-rain.html) - [A PART OF OUR INN'S HISTORY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/part-of-our-inns-history.html) - [ORCHARD UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/orchard-update.html) - [OUR TREE-LINED DRIVE GETS A FACELIFT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/our-tree-lined-drive-gets-facelift.html) - [CSABA PUGGA FULL STEAM AHEAD](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/06/csaba-pugga-full-steam-ahead.html) - [NEW RESIDENT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/06/new-resident.html) - [EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/06/everythings-coming-up-roses.html) - [LANDSCAPING BEGINS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/06/landscaping-begins.html) - [LET THE ART ORDERING BEGIN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/09/let-art-ordering-begin.html) - [FLOWER POWER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/flower-power.html) - [BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY EXHIBIT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/blue-ridge-parkway-exhibit.html) - [DINNER RECOMMENDATION: AUGUST](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/dinner-recommendation-august.html) - [BUZZZZZZZZ](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/08/buzzzzzzzz.html) - [BAKING WITH BRIGETTE (OR NOT)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/baking-with-brigette-or-not.html) - [OFF ROAD ASSAULT ON MT. MITCHELL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/07/off-road-assault-on-mt-mitchell.html) - [HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE INNPUGS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/happy-birthday-to-innpugs.html) - [WINE TASTINGS IN BLACK MOUNTAIN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/wine-tastings-in-black-mountain.html) - [CHERRY STREET GALLERY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/cherry-street-gallery.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/foliage-watch-report-2.html) - [MORE SPACE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/more-space.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/09/foliage-watch-report-1.html) - [PRE-FALL PLANTING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/09/pre-fall-planting.html) - [DINNER RECOMMENDATION: SEPTEMBER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/09/dinner-recommendation-september.html) - [COLORING INSIDE THE LINES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/09/coloring-inside-lines.html) - [WELCOME TO PETEY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/welcome-to-petey.html) - [FIRST FROST](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/first-frost.html) - [AUTUMN AT CHIMNEY ROCK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/autumn-at-chimney-rock.html) - [COOL WEATHER OUTSIDE, COZY FIRE INSIDE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/cool-weather-cozy-inside.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/10/foliage-watch-report-5.html) - [ADD "WOOD CHOPPER" TO DAVE'S TITLE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/add-wood-chopper-to-daves-title.html) - [ROSE BOWL!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/rose-bowl.html) - [TAKE A PEEK AT THE TEAK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/take-peak-at-teak.html) - [OPEN HOUSE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/open-house.html) - [FOLIAGE WATCH: REPORT 7](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/foliage-watch-report-7.html) - [BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - SECTION CLOSED](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/blue-ridge-parkway-section-closed.html) - [FALL HIKE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/fall-hike.html) - [TERRACE CONTINUED](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/terrace-continued.html) - [LET IT SNOW...BUT NOT STICK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/let-it-snowbut-not-stick.html) - [AN INTRO TO DAVIDSON'S FORT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/intro-to-davidsons-fort.html) - [MORE METEORS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/more-meteors.html) - [A WARM SPELL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/warm-spell.html) - [TERRACE PAINTING BEGINS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/you-may-have-noticed-on-availability.html) - [BLACK MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY FUN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/black-mountain-holiday-fun.html) - [DINING AREA FACE LIFT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/dining-area-face-lift.html) - [DINNER RECOMMENDATION: NOVEMBER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/dinner-recommendation-november.html) - [ACCOLADES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/11/accolades.html) - [NEW EXHIBIT AT THE ARBORETUM](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/02/new-exhibit-at-arboretum.html) - [A TRULY WINTER WONDERLAND](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/02/truly-winter-wonderland.html) - [GREEN EGGS AND GLAM](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/01/green-eggs-and-glam.html) - [CONGRATS TO ERIC AND MICHELLE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/01/congrats-to-eric-and-michelle.html) - [GAGA OVER GARDENING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/01/gaga-over-gardening.html) - [WINTER AT BILTMORE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/01/winter-biltmore-tickets.html) - [WINTER RAILROAD HIKE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/01/winter-railroad-hike.html) - [ICE AND THE GEYSER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/01/ice-and-geyser.html) - [DINNER RECOMMENDATION: DECEMBER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/dinner-recommendation-december.html) - [DREAMING OF A WHITE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/dreaming-of-white-day-after-christmas.html) - [CHRISTMAS GREETINGS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2007/12/christmas-greetings.html) - [A MOMENT OF CHANGE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/moment-of-change.html) - [HAPPY HYACINTHS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/happy-hyacinths.html) - [REDECORATING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/redecorating.html) - [SPRING AT CHIMNEY ROCK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/spring-at-chimney-rock.html) - [AN AFTERNOON AT THE GEYSER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/02/afternoon-at-geyser.html) - [DELIGHTFUL DISCOVERIES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/02/delightful-discoveries.html) - [42 DAYS AND COUNTING...](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/02/42-days-and-counting.html) - [MORE SPRING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/more-spring.html) - [UP ON THE ROOF](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/05/up-on-roof.html) - [2008 BIG PROJECT #1: CARPETING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/05/big-project-1-carpeting.html) - [HERBS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/herbs.html) - [ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/all-that-glitters-is-gold.html) - [BUTTERFLIES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/04/butterflies.html) - [BAM! SPRING.](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/03/bam-spring.html) - [NC ARBORETUM ACTIVITIES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/07/nc-arboretum-activities.html) - [2008 BIG PROJECT #3: ARBOR PATH](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/07/2008-big-project-3-arbor-path.html) - [CHIMNEY ROCK IMPROVEMENTS (Updated 7/15/08)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/07/chimney-rock-improvements.html) - [FOURTH OF JULY HAPPENINGS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/07/fourth-of-july-happenings.html) - [OUR NEXT KIVA LOAN GOES TO...](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/06/our-next-kiva-loan-goes-to.html) - [WE'RE ON THE NC BIRDING TRAIL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/06/were-on-nc-birding-trail.html) - [OUT FOR A WALK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/09/out-for-walk.html) - [SEPTEMBER OUTDOOR PROJECTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/09/september-outdoor-projects.html) - [TASTE OF BLACK MOUNTAIN COMING UP](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/09/taste-of-black-mountain-coming-up.html) - [GALAXY ZOO AND THE PERSEIDS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/08/galaxy-zoo-and-perseids.html) - [31st ANNUAL SOURWOOD FESTIVAL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/08/31st-sourwood-festival.html) - [BEST WISHES TO LORI AND TOM](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/08/best-wishes-to-lori-and-tom.html) - [KITSUMA AND HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/kitsuma-and-halloween-happenings.html) - [2008 FALL FOLIAGE REPORT #3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/2008-fall-foliage-report-3.html) - [ANDREWS GEYSER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/andrews-geyser.html) - [2008 FALL FOLIAGE REPORT #2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/2008-fall-foliage-report-2.html) - [UPCOMING EVENTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/upcoming-events.html) - [2008 FALL FOLIAGE REPORT #1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/10/2008-fall-foliage-report-1.html) - [BULBS AND BENCHES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/bulbs-and-benches.html) - [CONGRATS!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/congrats.html) - [2008 FALL FOLIAGE REPORT #5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/2008-fall-foliage-report-5.html) - [WINE TASTING IN BLACK MOUNTAIN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/wine-tasting-in-black-mountain.html) - [NO LEONIDS, GALAXIES INSTEAD](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/no-leonids-galaxies-instead.html) - [LOOKOUT TRAIL IN MONTREAT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/lookout-trail-in-montreat.html) - [NEW MUSIC/ARTS VENUE IN BLACK MOUNTAIN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/new-musicarts-venue-in-black-mountain.html) - [WHITE GARDEN IDEAS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/white-garden-ideas.html) - [2008 GUEST PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/2008-guest-photo-highlights.html) - [WINTERBERRIES WALK AT THE ARBORETUM](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/winterberries-walk-at-arboretum.html) - [TWO CELESTIAL SHOWS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/two-celestial-shows.html) - [HAPPY PUMPKIN PIE DAY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/happy-pumpkin-pie-day.html) - [NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST*](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/11/not-all-those-who-wander-are-lost.html) - [OUR FIRST LIST OF 2009](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/our-first-list-of-2009.html) - [LATE DECEMBER GEOCACHING: PART 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/late-december-geocaching-part-2.html) - [LATE DECEMBER GEOCACHING: PART 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/late-december-geocaching-part-1.html) - [CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/certified-wildlife-habitat.html) - [SEASONS GREETINGS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/seasons-greetings.html) - [WELCOME WINTER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/welcome-winter.html) - [BLUE RIDGE ARTISANS EVENT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/blue-ridge-artisans-event.html) - [BABY TREE ARRIVAL](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/baby-tree-arrival.html) - [HIDE AND SEEK](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2008/12/hide-and-seek.html) - [VALENTINE'S DAY AND WHITE HORSE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/valentines-day-and-white-horse.html) - [HINTS OF SPRING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/hints-of-spring.html) - [GREENING UP THE INN: ENERGY EFFICIENCY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/greening-up-inn-energy-efficiency.html) - [INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/international-year-of-astronomy.html) - [ONE MONTH 'TIL VALENTINE'S DAY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/one-month-til-valentines-day.html) - [WINTER AT BILTMORE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/winter-at-biltmore.html) - [JANUARY GEOCACHING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/january-geocaching.html) - [THE INN TURNS 10 AND KIVA](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/inn-turns-10-and-kiva.html) - [JANUARY MUSIC](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/01/january-music.html) - [COMING UP AT THE ARBORETUM](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/coming-up-at-arboretum.html) - [WHITE STUFF (NOT SNOW)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/white-stuff-not-snow.html) - [OF MUSIC AND MARATHONS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/of-music-and-marathons.html) - [CHECKING OUT ORION](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/checking-out-orion.html) - ["ALMOST SPRING" PROJECTS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/almost-spring-projects.html) - [OHIO GEOCACHING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/ohio-geocaching.html) - [SUNNY BLOOMS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/sunny-blooms.html) - [BILTMORE ROMANCE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/biltmore-romance.html) - [DINING SOLARIUM PROJECT](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/dining-solarium-project.html) - [PAINTERS GREENHOUSE OPENS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/painters-greenhouse-opens.html) - [ROARING SNOWFLAKES](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/roaring-snowflakes.html) - [GREENING UP THE INN: EDIBLE GARDENING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/02/greening-up-inn-edible-gardening.html) - [TRIP TO THE NC ARBORETUM](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/trip-to-nc-arboretum.html) - [CANADA GEESE LAYOVER](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/canada-geese-layover.html) - [GREENING UP THE INN: MORE EDIBLE GARDENING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/greening-up-inn-more-edible-gardening.html) - [THE INNPUGS ARE "IN"](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/03/innpugs-are-in.html) - [APRIL GEOGACHING](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/april-geogaching.html) - [AMENITY ADDED TO LAKE VIEW](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/amenity-added-to-lake-view.html) - [WHITE GARDEN UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/white-garden-update.html) - [WALKING LABYRINTH SPRING UPDATE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/walking-labyrinth-spring-update.html) - [LUNCH WITH THE PINE SISKINS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/lunch-with-pine-siskins.html) - [CONGRATS! AND BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY OPENS AT CRAGGY GARDENS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/congrats-and-blue-ridge-parkway-opens.html) - [TWO UPCOMING LOCAL FESTIVALS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/two-upcoming-local-festivals.html) - [CHOCOLATE GEMS IN BLACK MOUNTAIN NOW HAS GELATO](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/chocolate-gems-in-black-mountain-now.html) - [CELTIC & BLUES TUESDAYS AT WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/celtic-blues-tuesdays-at-white-horse.html) - [A LUCKY DAY](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/lucky-day.html) - [CHIMNEY ROCK PARK IN MAY AND JUNE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/chimney-rock-park-in-may-and-june.html) - [SPRING BLOOMING FLOWERS AT THE INN](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/04/spring-blooming-flowers-at-inn.html) - [What's in Bloom at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/whats-in-bloom-at-inn.html) - [Fireworks and More on July 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/fireworks-and-more-on-july-4.html) - [Today's Visitor](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/todays-visitor.html) - [A TALE OF TWO HAROLDS](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/tale-of-two-harolds.html) - [MAY GEOCACHING AND RAINY RAINBOW ROAD](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/may-geocaching-and-rainy-rainbow-road.html) - [HAPPY HONEYMOON](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/happy-honeymoon.html) - [NORTH CAROLINA BIRDING TRAIL MOUNTAIN REGION OPENS JUNE 25](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/north-carolina-birding-trail-mountain.html) - [NC ARBORETUM HAS A NEW WEBSITE](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/05/nc-arboretum-has-new-website.html) - [Now Blooming at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/now-blooming-at-inn.html) - [Harold the Asian Mandarin Gets a New Do](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/harold-asian-mandarin-gets-new-do.html) - [An Afternoon at Mt. Mitchell](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/afternoon-at-mt-mitchell.html) - [Welcome Hummingbirds and Butterflies](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/welcome-hummingbirds-and-butterflies.html) - [McDowell County Tourism's New Website](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/mcdowell-county-tourisms-new-website.html) - [Lake Tomahawk](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/lake-tomahawk.html) - [Black Mountain Sculpture Stroll Photos](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/black-mountain-sculpture-stroll-photos.html) - [Art in Bloom in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/06/art-in-bloom-in-black-mountain.html) - [A Wedding at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/wedding-at-inn.html) - [Davidson's Fort: The Building Continues](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/davidsons-fort-building-continues.html) - [Happy honeymoon](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/happy-honeymoon.html) - [32nd Annual Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/32nd-annual-sourwood-festival-in-black.html) - [Extreme Makeover: Eastern Phoebe Home Edition](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/extreme-makeover-eastern-phoebe-home.html) - [Old Fort Farmers Market](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/07/old-fort-farmers-market.html) - [Space Stuff](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/space-stuff.html) - [McDowell County Oral History Project](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/08/mcdowell-county-oral-history-project.html) - [October Afternoon at Grandfather Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/october-afternoon-at-grandfather.html) - [Week 3: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/week-3-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [New Trout Fishing Program in Old Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/new-trout-fishing-program-in-old-fort.html) - [Late Summer Geocaching in Montreat](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/late-summer-geocaching-in-montreat.html) - [Lookout Mountain Hike in Montreat](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/lookout-mountain-hike-in-montreat.html) - [Week 1: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/09/2009-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [White Horse Black Mountain Turns One](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/white-horse-black-mountain-turns-one.html) - [Beautiful October Day at Point Lookout Trail](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/beautiful-october-day-at-point-lookout.html) - [Congratulations, Bill and Lydia!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/congratulations-bill-and-lydia.html) - [Biltmore Christmas Candelight Tickets (2009)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/biltmore-christmas-candelight-tickets.html) - [Week 5: North Carolina Mountains Fall Color Report](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/week-5-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [Blue Ridge Parkway Closed South of Asheville (updated 10/20/09)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/10/blue-ridge-parkway-closed-south-of.html) - [Santa Practices at Chimney Rock Park](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/santa-practices-at-chimney-rock-park.html) - [White Garden Planting for Spring 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/white-garden-planting-for-spring-2010.html) - [Pre-Thanksgiving Tasting at Merry Wine Market](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/pre-thanksgiving-tasting-at-merry-wine.html) - [Another Cloudy Leonids Year](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/another-cloudy-leonids-year.html) - [The Latest from Davidson's Fort](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/11/latest-from-davidsons-fort.html) - [January Geocaching in Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/january-geocaching-in-black-mountain.html) - [Project List for 2010 at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/project-list-for-2010-at-inn.html) - [Andrews Geyser in Winter](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/andrews-geyser-in-winter.html) - [Quiet Season Discount (January-March)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/quiet-season-discount-january-april.html) - [Winter Bird Watch](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/winter-bird-watch.html) - [Free Christmas Eve Concert at White Horse](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2009/12/free-christmas-eve-concert-at-white.html) - [Inn on Mill Creek Is Now on Facebook](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/inn-on-mill-creek-is-now-on-facebook.html) - [Groundpug Day Results Are In](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/groundpug-day-results-are-in.html) - [Thinking Spring (and Summer)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/01/thinking-spring.html) - [March Comes in Like a Lion](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/march-comes-in-like-lion.html) - [McDowell Quilt Trail Reaches the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/mcdowell-quilt-trail-reaches-inn.html) - [Dine to be Kind on February 23](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/dine-to-be-kind-on-february-23.html) - [The Start of our Kiva Loans for 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/start-of-our-kiva-loans-for-2010.html) - [Photos to Share](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/photos-to-share.html) - [Great Backyard Bird Count 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/02/great-backyard-bird-count-2010.html) - [Spring, ahhhhh Spring](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/spring-ahhhhh-spring.html) - [I-40 Reopens April 27 for NC and Tennessee Travel](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/i-40-reopens-april-27-for-nc-and.html) - [White Garden Update](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/white-garden-update.html) - [North Carolina Gold Festival and Pioneer Day](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/north-carolina-gold-festival-and.html) - [Welcoming Spring to the North Carolina mountains](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/03/welcoming-spring-to-north-carolina.html) - [More May Blooms](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/more-may-blooms.html) - [Now in Bloom at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/05/now-in-bloom-at-inn.html) - [Our Next Kiva Loan Goes To...](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/04/our-next-kiva-loan-goes-to.html) - [Mid-June Blooms](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/mid-june-blooms.html) - [Early June Blooms at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/early-june-blooms-at-inn.html) - [Inside at the North Carolina Arboretum](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/inside-at-north-carolina-arboretum.html) - [Flowers at Biltmore](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/08/flowers-at-biltmore.html) - [Afternoon on the Hydrangeas](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/08/afternoon-on-hydrangeas.html) - [2010 North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/08/2010-north-carolina-state-bluegrass.html) - [2010 North Carolina Mountains: Fall Foliage](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/08/2010-north-carolina-mountains-fall.html) - [July Blooms at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/07/july-blooms-at-inn.html) - [Northern Cardinal Feeding Lesson](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/northern-cardinal-feeding-lesson.html) - [Congratulations to Ben and Vicki!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/congratulations-to-ben-and-vicki.html) - [Helping to fight global poverty with Kiva](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/06/helping-fight-global-poverty-with-kiva.html) - [2010 Fall Foliage Report for the NC Mountains... Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/2010-fall-foliage-report-for-nc_12.html) - [Our Newest Kiva Loan](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/our-newest-kiva-loan.html) - [2010 Fall Foliage Report for the NC Mountains... Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/2010-fall-foliage-report-for-nc.html) - [An Interesting Bird Day at the Inn](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/interesting-bird-day-at-inn.html) - [2010 Fall Foliage Report for the NC Mountains: Weeks 1 and 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/09/2010-fall-foliage-report-for-nc.html) - [September Geocaching in the Forest](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/09/september-geocaching-in-forest.html) - [2010 Old Fort Oktoberfest](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/09/2010-old-fort-oktoberfest.html) - [Our Newest Kiva Borrower](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/09/our-love-love-relationship-with-kiva.html) - [Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/12/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins.html) - [Next Year's Garden Planning Begins](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/12/next-years-garden-planning-begins.html) - [Wrapping Up Our Kiva Loans for 2010](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/12/wrapping-up-our-kiva-loans-for-2010.html) - [Santa's Coming Down the Chimney](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/12/santas-coming-down-chimney.html) - [Latest Scoop on the McDowell Quilt Trail](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/11/latest-scoop-on-mcdowell-quilt-trail.html) - [2010 Fall Foliage Report for the NC Mountains... Week 6](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2010/10/2010-fall-foliage-report-for-nc_27.html) - [Popovers](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/popovers.html) - [Kiva Loans #25 and #26](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/kiva-loans-25-and-26.html) - [Pool Garden Facelift](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/pool-garden-facelift.html) - [A Little Flower Power Goes a Long Way](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/little-flower-power-goes-long-way.html) - [Spring Peeks Out](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/02/spring-peeks-out.html) - [Return of the Phlox](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/return-of-phlox.html) - [Individual Apple Crisps](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/individual-apple-crisps.html) - [Spring Greening](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/03/spring-greening.html) - [Benefit Concert for Japan at White Horse Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/03/benefit-concert-for-japan-at-white.html) - [2011 Biltmore Festival of Flowers Begins April 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/03/2011-biltmore-festival-of-flowers.html) - [Kiva Loan #27](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/06/kiva-loan-27.html) - [Orange Souffle](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/05/orange-souffle.html) - [Now in Bloom at the Inn (May)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/05/now-in-bloom-at-inn-may.html) - [Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free!)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies.html) - [More April Blooms](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/more-april-blooms.html) - [Visit to Painter's Greenhouse](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/04/visit-to-painters-greenhouse.html) - [Late Summer Day at Biltmore 2011](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/08/late-summer-day-at-biltmore-2011.html) - [Fall Is One Month Away!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/08/fall-is-one-month-away.html) - [Summer Afternoon at Mt. Mitchell State Park](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/07/summer-afternoon-at-mt-mitchell-state.html) - [What's In Bloom at the Inn (July)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/07/whats-in-bloom-at-inn-july.html) - [Hike to Craggy Pinnacle near Black Mountain](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/07/hike-to-craggy-pinnacle-near-black.html) - [Tiffany Exhibition at Biltmore Estate](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/07/tiffany-exhibition-at-biltmore-estate.html) - [Scones](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/07/scones.html) - [What's in Bloom at the Inn (Early June)](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/06/whats-in-bloom-at-inn-early-june.html) - [2011 Fall Foliage Report, NC Mountains: Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/10/2011-fall-foliage-report-nc-mountains_18.html) - [2011 Fall Foliage Report, NC Mountains: Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/10/2011-fall-foliage-report-nc-mountains_11.html) - [2011 Fall Foliage Report, NC Mountains: Week 2](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/10/2011-fall-foliage-report-nc-mountains.html) - [2011 Fall Foliage Report, NC Mountains: Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/09/2011-fall-foliage-report-for-nc.html) - [Drive the McDowell Quilt Trail and see...100 quilt blocks!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/09/drive-mcdowell-quilt-trail-and-see100.html) - [Latest Kiva Loan: And Ivanna Makes 30](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/09/latest-kiva-loan-and-ivanna-makes-30.html) - [Honey Lime Fresh Fruit Cocktail](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2011/08/honey-lime-fresh-fruit-cocktail.html) - [Spring Hints](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/02/spring-hints.html) - [Where Did Winter Go?](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/01/where-did-winter-go.html) - [Some Garden Brainstorming](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/01/some-garden-brainstorming.html) - [2012 Winter Savings on Biltmore Tickets](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/01/2012-winter-savings-on-biltmore-tickets.html) - [Our First Kiva Loans of 2012](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/03/our-first-kiva-loans-of-2012.html) - [North Terrace Room Remodel](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/02/north-terrace-room-remodel.html) - [The Beauty of the North Carolina Mountains](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/06/beauty-of-north-carolina-mountains.html) - [Our Latest Three Kiva Loans](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/06/our-latest-three-kiva-loans.html) - [Roaring Fork Falls near the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/06/roaring-fork-falls-near-blue-ridge.html) - [2012 Taste of Black Mountain is May 17](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/05/2012-taste-of-black-mountain-is-may-17.html) - [Linville Falls Hike](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/05/linville-falls-hike.html) - [Springtime Geocaching in Swannanoa](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/05/springtime-geocaching-in-swannanoa.html) - [Fall Color in the North Carolina Mountains: Week 1](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/2012-fall-color-in-north-carolina.html) - [Pet Friendly Biltmore Estate](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/09/pet-friendly-biltmore-estate.html) - 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[Fall Color in the North Carolina Mountains: Week 5](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/fall-color-in-north-carolina-mountains_30.html) - [2012 Biltmore Christmas Candelight Tickets](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/2012-biltmore-christmas-candelight.html) - [Fall Color in the North Carolina Mountains: Week 4](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/fall-color-in-north-carolina-mountains_23.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Pileated Woodpecker](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/north-carolina-mountain-birds-pileated.html) - [Fall Color in the North Carolina Mountains: Week 3](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/fall-color-in-north-carolina-mountains_16.html) - [Geocaching: International EarthCache Day is Oct. 14](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/10/geocaching-international-earthcache-day.html) - [2013 Stargazing Opportunities and Celestial Events](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/01/2013-stargazing-opportunities-and.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Carolina Chickadee](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/01/north-carolina-mountain-birds-carolina.html) - [Our first Kiva loan of 2013](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/01/our-first-kiva-loan-of-2013.html) - [Discounted Biltmore Tickets Winter 2013](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/01/discounted-biltmore-tickets-winter-2013.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Dark-eyed Junco](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/north-carolina-mountain-birds-dark-eyed.html) - [Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Recipe](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/chocolate-gingerbread-cookie-recipe.html) - [New Glass for the Dining Solarium](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/new-glass-for-dining-solarium.html) - [2012 Visions of Sugar Plums B&B Cookie Tour](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/2012-visions-of-sugar-plums-b-cookie.html) - [Geocaching Celebration on 12/12/12](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/geocaching-celebration-on-121212.html) - [Kiva Loan #42](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2012/12/kiva-loan-42.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: Northern Cardinal](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/02/north-carolina-mountain-birds-northern.html) - [Signs of Spring!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/02/signs-of-spring.html) - [Early Spring Events in and around Asheville](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/02/early-spring-events-in-and-around.html) - [February Afternoon at Lake Tomahawk](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/02/february-afternoon-at-lake-tomahawk.html) - [2013 Painters Herb Festival is April 13-14](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/04/2012-painters-herb-festival-is-april-13.html) - [Welcome Back, Swallowtails](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/04/welcome-back-swallowtails.html) - [Welcome Spring!](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/03/welcome-spring.html) - [North Carolina Mountain Birds: White-breasted Nuthatch](https://www.innonmillcreek.com/blog/2013/03/north-carolina-mountain-birds-white.html) - 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