We stayed here in 2018 and again in 2021... while Barbara and Jim owned it! It was AMAZING!!! They…read moreare so gracious and the food was awesome! Place is so clean and decorated beautifully!!! never stayed in a B and B nicer than this one!! Sheila and Doug Cary NC

We really loved our stay here! Barbara and Jim took so good…read morecare of us and we felt really welcomed! This place is like heaven. Beautiful located and everything is so good taken care off. At 17.00 we were served wine and a cheese plate and we got help to find a lovely restaurant for the evening. We were going away really early the next day and even though it was Saturday, Barbara and Jim made us the must delicious breakfast. It felt so said to leave this lovely couple and their wonderful home!

When our family decided we wanted a photo memory of our vacation time in Blowing Rock, we…read moreresearched thoroughly and chose the Burton photographers, Bonnie and Jonathan. An important factor for us was the way they understood the importance and power of light. We realized from our first conversation on through the entire process that we liked them as people and that we could trust their years of experience. They knew the best places to go and the best times to be there. The end result was perfect. All of the many pictures they took were so pleasing we knew that our choices would all be good. Our family ranged in age from 11 to 74 and every one of us agreed that Bonnie and Jonathan had made it so much fun for us. The two hours flew by and we all wished we could do it again the next day. Working with the Burtons has been ideal. Even after we were back home in Texas, they were very patient with the changes of size and framing we wanted. Today those finished pictures are wonderful reminders of a special time in our family life, and we are grateful that Bonnie and Jonathan preserved some beautiful moments for us to treasure. -- Carolyn and Jim M.

My wife and I can't say enough good things about working with Bonnie and Jonathan Burton of Burton…read morePhotography. They were extremely professional but better yet, they were very personable and quickly become our impromptu wedding planning guides. My wife and I planned our wedding ourselves but bounced ideas off Bonnie and Jonathan. They have seen many weddings and had wonderful words of advice. The pictures that Bonnie and Jonathan took were amazing. I can't even put into words some of the images they captured. Please look at their image catalog for yourself. If you ask me, your search for a photographer should stop right here. I can't recommend them enough. After it was all said and done, my wife and I ended up with beautiful photographs that captured the most wonderful day of our lives with our family and friends. But we also ended up with two new friends in Bonnie and Jonathan. We love these guys and I'm sure you will love them as well.

Karl Mohr is one of the very best. I've worked with him on several occasions, have been at parties…read morewhere he has worked his musical as well as photographic magic. He is charming, witty and laid back all at the same time. He will set your mind at ease, and everything will be handled professionally and perfectly.

DJ Karl was absolutely outstanding at our wedding reception! With all the stress of planning…read moreeverything, we left the music up to him (with the exception of a couple songs we picked out) and he came through for us BIG TIME. He got everyone moving, kept a great flow, and handled all the announcements perfectly. We organized everything sort of last minute and he kept things cool and made us feel relaxed. His vibe is fun and professional and he brings a great energy which really made the difference for our reception. We could not thank him enough and would highly recommend him to any and everyone who need a top quality DJ for their event. 5 stars across the board. DJ Karl, you are awesome! Thank you for coming through for us on our special day.

From my first encounter calling for our reservation - Jacks was so hospitable and accommodating…read moreanswering all of my questions. On arrival 11/8 Hope and Sophie greeted us with an engaging tour of Lovill House Inn and it's history. My husband and I rented the on-site cabin with my sister and her spouse for 4 nights. The cabin was spacious and refreshingly clean and well appointed, including glass water bottles in bedrooms replenished as needed. We enjoyed the cabin's fireplace each evening. The breakfast offerings each morning were generous and delicious, presented beautifully. And that's an understatement. Shirred eggs, the best eggs I've ever eaten (recipes available). Any dietary requests were met quickly. The grounds are beautiful, with the newly renovated barn available for special occasions. A path to a nearby waterfall is on the grounds. The sustainable commitments made at he Lovill House Inn are impressive. This includes the solar panel installations with Tesla battery support; the no-plastics policy; commitment to healthful food options, with some flavourful ingredients grown on site. The staff managed so well by Allison (also and on-site chef) were thoughtful and knowledgeable providing a truly special experience for guests. I recommend Lovill House Inn as the finest in the area.

My husband and I enjoyed a quick trip to Boone and stayed the night at the Inn. It was wonderful…read moreand the hosts were so sweet and accommodating. We will definitely be back

Paula and Bethany are absolutely sent from heaven! From the moment my husband and I met Paula and…read moresaw her beautiful venue, we knew it was THE one! Paula has such a sweet and welcoming spirit about her that immediately put us at ease. She showed us around the venue and ensured us that her and her team were there to make. it. happen! And they ABSOLUTELY DID! In truth, they were the one element of my wedding that was completely stress-free. There really isn't much more you could ask from your wedding venue. In typical form, it absolutely poured on our wedding day. Moving the ceremony inside made next to no difference because of the natural beauty of everything. It seamlessly incorporated the look of an outdoor ceremony with the convenience and comfort of an indoor ceremony. Our coordinator Bethany flawlessly navigated the last minute overnighted umbrellas ordered. They ended up being held at the local post office due to their weight. I found out late the night before our wedding and hurriedly texted her. True to form, she provided an immediate solution and had Paula's husband at the post office first thing the morning of the wedding to have them picked up. They just could not have been more willing or accommodating to what the event needed. Paula and Bethany truly were the backbone to our wedding! We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. We are so grateful!

I can't say enough great things about The Barn on New River. I have been there dozens of times to…read moreofficiate weddings. Every time, it is perfect; the decorations, the flowers, the esthetics, the cleanliness, the charm. While the outdoor wedding space, the outdoor patios, the additional buildings, the rooms for bride and groom preparation, and in the event of less than perfect weather, inside the beautiful barn is the perfect place for an indoor wedding too. You will not be disappointed.

I had to make a quick trip to Boone a couple of months ago and remembered seeing the cutest hotel…read more I found it online and was happy to be able to book it last minute. Not only was the room the cutest, it was also CLEAN!! There were snacks, water, tea, and brochures for local sights along with coupons. woohoo! Check in and out was super simple. I received an email a few days later from management asking if I left a TN waterfall book. Yep, it was me. They mailed it to me free of charge!! I highly recommend and will be staying again myself.

The Blue Ridge Tourist Court is very cute and a great option if you want to skip the normal hotels…read more The rooms are small but have great details and are comfortable too! I was there over the Fourth of July weekend and out of 10 rooms, there were only 2 others that had occupants for one night each. So if you see it says "this is the last queen room!" That is probably not true. The old check in building has been turned into a community space with a small area to pay for snacks and souvenirs. It is not walkable (not great sidewalks) but easy to drive to places that are. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable and the AC worked well. We appreciated having spectrum television as an option. Also pet friendly for a fee, however there isn't great grass or walking areas around the motel for a pet. Finally I would recommend they add an ice machine or ice cube trays to the rooms. It's in a great location, each to get around and plenty of parking. For a few days, it's perfect!

I have only GREAT things to say about Frugal Gourmet Catering!! Aleta and her team catered my…read moredaughters wedding this past weekend at Sugar Hollow Retreat. From the initial tasting, everything in between , to the actual reception was "OVER the TOP"!!! All the guest raved about all of the food. Aleta was great, Val, Laural and girls were great! The Food was Amazing!!. I am so very thankful and humbled at the preparation, thought and care that they put fourth in their services, the food, the dessert table, the wedding cake to the table settings. I highly recommend Frugal Gourmet !!!

We booked frugal gourmet for my second wedding after a strong recommendation from Kim and Ray at…read morethe Barn at Cornerstone and were blown away by the quality of the food and service. Everything about the entire process from the tasting, to yes even the payment as well as the actual events themselves were spectacular and exceeded expectations. We had a lot of last minute changes due to inclement weather and Aleta and her team did not hesitate to accommodate everything. They all went above and beyond to ensure that our satisfaction and happiness. We are extremely pleased in our decision in choosing them for our special day. A big thank you goes out to Aleta and team, from the bottom of our hearts!!!

When it comes to wedding venues, there are endless options to choose from in a myriad of price…read moreranges, and new ones pop up all the time. My wife and I spent a long time shopping venues on assorted websites, and we must have toured well over a dozen before we walked into Winter Wood Farm. Let me tell you this - We had that "Wowww" (in Owen Wilson voice) moment as soon as we walked onto the property. Every other venue we looked at was "pretty good" and we could make a list of pros and cons for them, but we absolutely, unequivocally, undoubtedly knew that Winter Wood Farm was the place we wanted to start our marriage from our first tour. This is a family owned venue, and without listing names, I'll say every member of the family we interacted with was absolutely amazing. They were quick to answer questions, there for us when we needed suggestions and ideas, and eager to do anything necessary to make sure our day was magical. For the first-time wedding crowd (and my ONLY wedding, let's be clear!), they were wonderful in helping with checklists, suggested timelines, and asking questions we would have never even thought of. The venue itself is absolutely STUNNING. We got married in October and it really was a dream wedding. The colors were perfect, the weather turned out amazing, and it was all beautiful. The staff at Winter Wood did an amazing and seamless job when it came to arranging things like chairs, tables, and the arbor, being set up exactly as we asked. Clean up expectations were reasonable. Compared to many other venues we toured, they were very reasonable when it came to expectations from the bride and groom. One thing I specifically disliked at other venues was how many of them have multiple security cameras inside (and more than one told us "we'll be watching the cameras all night." How uncomfortable!) I'm all for security for your business, but this is also a very personal event and I don't want to be in someone's home movie. I was happy to see Winter Wood did not have a ton of cameras, and instead chose to have a staff member present on site at all times (which was great for everything from coordinating vendors to our random last minute questions!) You can certainly call me biased since this is where I got married, but I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend others seek this as a wedding venue. The experience between not only the location and the design of the venue but more importantly the wonderful staff who run it made this a perfect experience!