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Flyfish at a Valle Crucis bed and breakfast

Last weekend Jim, from Greer,SC and Derrick, from Summerfield, NC caught between them about a dozen trout in about an hour. Even though there were a lot of trout that got away these 2 guys had a blast fishing early before breakfast then later in the afternoon. One report I just read said fishing has been “phenomenal” lately for those using Frenchie nymphs, Copper Johns, pink pheasant tails, san juan worms and woolly buggers. I’m not a flyfisherman so I don’t know about the lures I just mentioned but I do know that rooster tails & small spinner lures have worked for me in the past.
Since the Baird House is the only Boone area bed and breakfast and only Valle Crucis bed and breakfast located on the Watauga River it may be the perfect place to lure in a Rainbow ( Tom, a friend from Greensboro, caught the largest rainbow of his life here…19 inches ) or a Brown because the inn is only 43 paces ( I just paced it off to be exact ) from the inn. How’s that for convenience & proximity? So, ladies bring your books ( the rocking chairs & porches are calling you ) and credit cards for shopping & guys bring your rods,tackle & waders.

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Spring sprouts wine, music and trout

Even though Winter is not over ( and it has been a SERIOUS Winter
up here )it is on its way out so thoughts of Spring get us excited
and so do some upcoming local events. Before mentioning the events
let us remind you of our Spring Special when all room rates on any
day of the week are $129 nightly per couple ( there are NO 2 night
minimums ). This special starts March 7th and ends April 28th
( except March 19th & 20th, Bristol Race ).

Trout Fishing
Fishermen are eagerly anticipating the upcoming trout season.
Thousands of Brook,Rainbows and Browns are scheduled to be stocked
on the Watauga River very soon. The Baird House bed & breakfast is
the only inn located on the river which is why many flyfishermen
stay here. To read a local fishing blog see
http://www.foscoefishing.com/blog/.

The 5th Annual Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival….
kicks off April 15th in Blowing Rock. This 3 day event celebrates
the enjoyment of wine, explores the art of winemaking, offers
tastings & cooking classes. The “Fire on the Rock” Chef Challenge
will be held as well as late night entertainment & music. For more
information see www.blueridgewinefestival.com.

MerleFest…
is one of the largest, if not THE largest, folk music festivals in
the U.S. This 4 day long celebration begins April 29th in Wilkesboro
NC just 45 minutes from the Baird House. MerleFest mixes Bluegrass,
folk, jazz, Gospel, rock, Cajun and other other styles. Overall, the
music of MerleFest is considered as “traditional-plus”.
Here is a partial list of featured artists:
* Doc Watson
* Steve Martin ( comedian and banjo player )
* Taj Mahal
* Elvis Costello
* Sam Bush Band
* John Cowan
* George Hamilton IV
* Little Feat
and there are dozens more. See www.merlefest.org.

Congratulations to the winners of our email contest. Gina & Kent
of Winston-Salem, Kathy & Eric of Matthews and Lisa & Gary of
Mooresville will receive champagne & truffles upon their next stay
here. Many thanks to all of you who participated in signing up last
month.

If we may be of any service to you then please call or email us.

Deede & Tom
www.bairdhouse.com

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Our guests’ 6 favorite places on the property

We moved here in October 1997 & officially opened for business April 1, 1998. We’re blessed to have many returning guests who, upon checking in, go to the first favorite place which is the dining room table. It is here where they find the famous and cherished homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Favorite place #2 would be the dining tables where we serve a large hot breakfast daily. We really do try to serve a breakfast big enough so that guests won’t have to eat lunch somewhere. Not only are Deede’s breakfasts out of this world delicious but people genuinely enjoy meeting & socializing with others at the table(s).

The third favorite place ( during Spring, Summer & Fall ) are the porches which overlook the pasture into the river or directly into the river or overlook the barn and the upper pasture. This is the only Boone bed and breakfast on the river. It is common for people to sit in the rockers or cushioned chairs to read, watch the river go by, look for deer beside/in/crossing the river right in front of the inn. Newly made friends from breakfast also gather for more socializing. It’s not uncommon for guests to enjoy their fav adult beverages there (porch medicine).

Next is the hammock, out front,in the shade,under the cedar trees. That says it all.

The #4 place is anywhere along the river ( which actually is our front yard )especially directly in front of the main house. Gabby, our 1/2 Golden Retreiver and 1/2 Yellow Lab, loves it when people throw rocks into the river … she jumps in and finds a rock then brings it up on the bank then waits,tail wagging, for another rock to be thrown in. This is the only Valle Crucis bed and breakfast on the river.

Finally, the firepit. We keep lots of firewood on hand and when guests request a fire we can get one blazing in 10 to 15 minutes. Nights are often cool in the summer and a lot of wood goes up in smoke during  June, July and August. Like moths to a flame are people to the firepit when we light it up. A good spot to close out the day, especially with a glass of wine.

We tell people that we can keep them as busy as they want to be or as relaxed as they want to be. These 6 places  definately fall under the “Relaxed” category.

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Meet The Innkeepers

Bed and Breakfast North Carolina

Deede Pope grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and Tom Hinson in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Deede’s family moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 1977. She and Tom met at the end of 1978 and married in 1981 and occupational moves sent them to Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi then back to Myrtle Beach in 1987. After vacationing in Valle Crucis in 1997 an opportunity to buy a beautiful farm house along the banks of the Watauga River came along. After much soul-searching, Deede and Tom and their two daughters and two sons left the Low Country for the High Country in October 1997. In April 1998 the Baird House B & B opened its doors.It’s unique history and setting ( the only riverside Valle Crucis bed and breakfast ) makes the Baird House a ” must-do ” place to visit. Deede’s family own & operate a large oceanfront resort in Ocean Isle Beach. Tom comes from a family who owned & operated oceanfront hotels in Myrtle Beach, a bed and breakfast in Charleston,SC & one in Savannah,GA.

The philosophy of Deede, Tom, and The Baird House is to provide their guests a warm, casual, and hospitable enviroment  where they can decompress and relax. Whether it be recommendations and reservations for dinner, suggesting things to do or inviting guests into the kitchen for coffee while breakfast is being prepared, Tom and Deede warmly welcome you to The Baird House, the oldest home as a Boone bed and breakfast. .

“You two are master hosts! Your warmth, love of people, and nourishing personalities restore the weary and set them on their way well-fed, relaxed and refreshed.” -Mary and Will, Raleigh, NC

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or special needs.

Email: bairdhouse@charter.net

Toll-free:  1 800 297 1342

Local: 1 828 297 4055

Mail: The Baird House, P.O. Box 712, Valle Crucis, NC 28691

Street Address: 1451 Watauga River Rd.

The Baird House is a member of:

and the

Watauga County Historical Society

and we are proud to have received the following award: