http://www.bairdhouse.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:12:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Join the Village of Blowing Rock January 26-29 and celebrate the fun side of winter at the 14th Annual Blowing Rock Winterfest! From the Chili Challenge to WinterPaws, from the icy Polar Plunge to WinterFeast, there's something for all age groups at Blowing Rock Winterfest. Shop with Blowing Rock Merchants Dine in ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/celebrate-winterfest-this-coming-weekend/ At the Baird House bed and breakfast the entire month of February is "Valentine's" and offers all the special elements of a romantic getaway. Upon your arrival a dozen roses, a chilled bottle of champagne and hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries will await you. Come and enjoy a cozy guestroom with ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/north-carolina-bed-and-breakfast-valentines-special/ In January & February all rooms are $99 nightly per couple Sundays through Thursday nights ( some Sunday nights are exceptions..Jan.15 & Feb 19 ). This special can not be combined with any other specials. We're looking forward to an upcoming musical event next month. The Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock is ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/99-early-winter-special/ "One kind word can warm three winter months."- Japanese proverb Although the trees have shed their leaves, Winter is always a great time to visit The Baird House and enjoy the slower pace as we anticipate the first 'big snow' of the season. There is nothing more exciting than to ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/975/ There is an ancient connection between the Scottish Isles, The Baird House bed and breakfast and these Appalachian mountains. John Baird left his ancestral home in Scotland in 1650 and sailed the Atlantic to New Jersey. 135 years later John's grandson, Ezekiel Baird, traveled from New Jersey with his wife ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/grandfather-mountain-highland-games-bed-breakfast/ Our community is looking forward to  Musicfest 'n Sugar Grove this July 8th & 9th. This is the 14th year of this musical celebration. Held at the Old Cove Creek School in Sugar Grove, NC this  features Doc Watson, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Kruger Brothers and a list of many others. ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/musicfest-n-sugar-grove-bed-and-breakfast-accomodations/ Baird House of Valle Crucis http://www.bairdhouse.com/baird-house-receives-tripadvisor-2011-certificate-of-excellence-award/ Free Summer music in Valle Crucis ParkBeginning Friday May 27th at 7pm the Music in the Valle music series kicks off in Valle Crucis Park behind the Mast Store Annex/Candy Barrel. There's plenty of free parking and there's free admission. Bring a blanket, folding chairs, the kids ( or not ), ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/free-music-in-the-valle-crucis-park-this-summer/ New York times best-selling author Jan Karon, a former resident of Blowing Rock, NC, is returning "home" June 2-5. Well known for her Mitford book series, many of which were written in her Blowing Rock home, Jan Karon will be the star celebrity of the "Return to Mitford" event as ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/best-selling-author-jan-karon-will-return-to-mitford/ [caption id="attachment_1142" align="alignleft" width="533" caption="Barn in wine"][/caption] Brenda & Rick were enjoying wine on the Appleview porch. Barb & Tom were walking up to the Baird family cemetary. Brenda's wine glass was on the railing. Here's what it looked like. [caption id="attachment_1139" align="alignleft" width="533" caption="A Springtime afternoon at a Valle Crucis bed ... http://www.bairdhouse.com/springtime-wine-and-a-barn-at-a-valle-crucis-bed-and-breakfast/