Tulip Season

Is that a warm breeze I'm feeling in my hair?

Buttercups from last May, near Boone.

Not yet, you say?

The breezes are definitely warmer than they were a month or two ago!
So, of course, I'm not worried. Though we have had a cool spring this year, we are talking about the Blue Ridge Mountains. And what people love about visiting there (besides the breath taking views and fun activities) is the climate - when it's hot, cold and cool.

This is a field near the cottage. I took this photo from the road. I love the rock outcroppings in the mountains.

As a matter of fact, things are starting to get downright bloomy in the mountains, as it should be this time of year. I was in the mountains just the other day, and the dogwoods and wild flowers are blooming, especially along the creeks and rivers. Apple trees are blooming. (One of my favorite things is seeing the hillsides full of apple trees in full bloom!) Wild Yellow Primrose, Buttercups and of course, Dandilions, are all blooming now. The Catawba trees are blooming, too. I don't have a photo, but they have large coned shaped clusters of purple blooms on the end of each branch.

This view is from the Parkway, heading north from Banner Elk, or south from West Jefferson.

People are starting to reserve their summer vacation dates right now. It's a good time to do so. Once it gets closer, especially to the holiday dates, it will get more and more difficult to find available cottages.

Be sure to look into our summer rates, which are on the upper righthand side of this page. I think you will find them quite reasonable for this area. Week long visits will get you the best value for your money.

Bob, bob, bobbing along...or rollin', rollin', rollin' down the river...View from the "big" bridge over the New River. You turn right after this bridge, and follow the river one mile down to the cottage's little low water bridge.

Hope to see you this summer! You don't want to miss it.

Deber