The Broyhill Inn is a quiet escape in the mountains of North Carolina. It is great for conferences, special events, weddings, or just a weekend getaway! We also host many great events so keep an eye out for what’s happening!

We will be tweeting live from the High Country Beer fest on September 4th from 3pm until 7pm.

If you prefer to drink fine craft beers rather then read about them, then come on up next weekend and enjoy yourselves.

Tickets are on sale on-line at http://www.hcbeerfest.com . Pre-sale tickets are at a reduced price from the gate price so click on over and buy them today!  Admission price includes a logo’d tasting glass and access to the educational sessions that will be held throughout the afternoon.  Additionally, we will offer various “Safe Ride Home” options during and following the event.

The tweeting will be done throughout the event… with 56 Breweries..  this should get interesting and potentially entertaining..    Hope to see you at the High Country Beer Fest in Boone over Labor Day weekend!

So follow both the Broyhill Inn’s twitter page @Broyhill_Inn and the the beer fest’s page @HCBeerFest or better yet, come join us!

Check out this awesome new video on the High Country’s winter activities…

Boone Area Winter Sports Video from Matt Powell on Vimeo.

We had a powerful winter last year and look to have another one this year.. the “old timers” have a tradition around here.. you put a bean in a pot for every day during the month of August that we have fog… each bean after the month, will equate to a snow storm in the winter… Today is the 19th of August and we have I think 11 beans in the pot already!

Make your plans now to visit Boone and the High Country this winter!

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Continuing into August, the Jackson Dining Room at the Broyhill Inn, we will be offering an additional special wine list.. we have compiled a lengthy wine list of many many wonderful wines that we used during our educational wine trainings throughout the year.

The fun part is two fold… They are all priced at $22 and we only have a few bottles of each…

One copy of the menu will be floating around between the customers and as we sell a bottle, we will mark off the bottle so that we maintain an accurate count of what is still available… Many bottles have been consumed.. but we still have many great values left.

So our Economic Recovery Wine List will continue to be in place. Come out and enjoy some great wine buys, have a great meal with our awesome 25 mile long range view. Be sure to give us a call to make reservations! 262-2204

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Went to an awesome presentation last night about the progress and information on Boone’s newest attraction – the Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park located just east of town off of Hwy 421.  The room was standing room only and the project has generated a lot of local enthusiasm and support.

The Boone Area Cyclists and Watauga County Tourism professionals have teamed up to provide inspiration, volunteer labor and some funding to get this project rolling quickly.. in just about a years time from the initial concepts…  trails are underway.

To follow the development of this exciting project, here is the blog url http://rockyknob.wordpress.com/

Here you can see photos and read about the progress… also ways that you can get involved.

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Want to get away! (Great line thanks to Southwest Airlines)

Are you able to adjust your travel dates to the High Country this fall? if so we have chosen some selected dates during the month of October to make it a little bit more affordable. Follow the link http://broyhillinn.com/reservations/specials/ to see what special rates we have put up.

The dates are:

October 3rd and 4th

October 11th through the 14th

October 17th

October 24th through the 28th

October 31st

Come on up and see us during the height of the fall color season!  Boone and the High Country is a tremendous location to take in the beautiful fall foliage with all of our hard wood trees across the mountain sides.  Enjoy the cool temperatures, a walk along a crystal clear stream or shopping in the quaint downtown of Boone NC.  Make plans to visit the High Country today!

I am well aware that every year, new teams take the field and it does little good to look backwards.. Backwards to say, 2007 when this team playing with truck loads of heart, traveled to the Big House to face Michigan. Well, this year the Appalachian State University Football Team will be traveling to the Swamp to face the Florida Gators in late November. Can we have another?

A little video reminder in case you forgot?

Talk on the street is positive about this 2010 team and we are excited to have a great home game run this fall in Boone.. We look forward to the return of the great ASU Alumni that so proudly support the Mountaineers so come on up to the High Country and see us this fall and wear your Black & Gold with pride.

Go Apps!

The Boone Brewing Companies Blowing Rock Ale has signed on again to be our main sponsor of our local beer festival…. The High Country Beer Fest will be held on Saturday September 4th, 2010 at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center from 3pm to 7pm. This will be our 3rd year and we are delighted to have these guys partner up with us again to make this great craft beer event possible. Tickets are on sale now on-line at http://www.hcbeerfest.com

For information on Blowing Rock Ale, you can check out their site here http://www.boonebrewing.com/

Tickets are now on sale for this years High Country Beer Fest – Saturday, September 4th 3pm – 7pm – you can purchase them on-line at http://www.hcbeerfest.com

Last year we had great weather, great craft beers, great educational sessions, great entertainment and just an all around great time…

Here is some video of last years High Country Beer Fest.. Come see us for the 3rd annual event…

We have just launched our new B3 Blog format..  still have some kinks to work out, but we feel that it will be easier for folks to navigate and find out what is going on in the High Country and specifically at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center.  Let us know what you think and what kind of information you would like to see on here…   as always, any feedback is good feedback.

Thanks!

I would be remiss to not extend a huge thank you to the fine folks at Thomas Brunt’s Outfront web design for building our new blog template.  I connected to Thomas on LinkedIn and he was great to work with.  If you are interested in their services, they can be found at http://www.thomasbrunt.com/

Appalachian State University will now accept non-bottle rigid plastics for recycling at the special recycling site in the Plemmons Student Union International Hallway. There is a separate bin for the rigid plastic material only. Rigid plastics must be kept separate from plastic bottles. ASU Recycles and the PSU are pleased to offer this service to the campus community. All items should be washed and clean.  All items must fit in the bin provided.

Rigid plastics that will be accepted for recycling at this PSU site include:

• Plastic Toys    NO METAL/ NO WOOD/ NO WIRES/ NO BATTERIES
• Plastic buckets    NO metal handles
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Microwave trays and yogurt containers  (please wash first)
• Plastic totes- any size  NO metal buttons, brackets, clasps
• Plastic coolers
• Plastic shelving
• Plastic dish drainers
• Plastic flower pots –  No soil
• Plastic waste baskets (please wash first)
• 5 gallon water bottles   (empty)

Do NOT include: plastic bottles, plastic bags, medical waste or other items not listed here.  Remember…..Reduce, Reuse, THEN Recycle!

If your Rigid Plastic Recyclable item is TOO LARGE for the bin provided, please deliver it to the Information Desk, near Cascades.

During the month of July in the Jackson Dining Room at the Broyhill Inn, we will be offering an additional special wine list.. we have compiled a lengthy wine list of many many wonderful wines that we used during our educational wine trainings throughout the year.

The fun part is two fold…  They are all priced at $22 and we only have a few bottles of each…

One copy of the menu will be floating around between the customers and as we sell a bottle, we will mark off the bottle so that we maintain an accurate count of what is still available…

So, beginning tonight, July 1st, 2010, our Economic Recovery Wine List will be in place.  I have posted the initial version of the wine list on our web site and it can be found here, this will change quickly so don’t miss out!

http://broyhillinn.com/dining/JDR/

Remember that we are also opening early at 5pm on Farthing Auditorium show nights during An Appalachian Summer Festival which also begins tonight.  Info on our complimentary shuttle to the show can be found on this page:

http://broyhillinn.com/events/AppSummerJDR/

So come out and enjoy some great wine buys, have a great meal, catch a show, enjoy!

Be sure to give us a call to make reservations!  262-2204

The Jackson Dining Room at the Broyhill Inn has a beautiful 25 mile long range view of our splendid Blue Ridge Mountains.  With our eastern exposure, the brilliant sunrises go great with a fresh cup of morning coffee and in the evening, our patrons get to enjoy the lush green hardwoods that frame natures picture from our complete windowed wall.  I am biased, as I often stop during my daily routine to admire our beautiful setting.

We are looking forward to a great summer and we invite you to come join us!  Here are a few things that we have going on.

• Dinner is served each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
• During An Appalachian Summer Festival, we have modified our standard hours to open earlier and to add a few days to accommodate the shows that are on Sunday evening.  That information can be found here http://broyhillinn.com/events/AppSummerJDR/
• Reservations are suggested for dinner – give us a call at 828.262.2204
• Our menu is on-line and can be found here http://broyhillinn.com/autoimage/pIkEZQJ.pdf
• Check out our “Economic Recovery” wine list which will be available during July..  we have numerous unique bottles of wine that will all be offered at a special discounted price of $22.00 each plus tax and gratuities..   we only have a few of each, so it will be fun to see which sells first..   Many of these wines are heavily discounted.
• Student entertainment – as usual, we will offer entertainment each evening to enrich your dining experience.
• And I would be amiss if I did not mention our Grand Sunday Brunch Buffet that is offered every Sunday from 10:45am to 2:30pm – this is a wonderful spread of breakfast and lunch offerings, appetizers and tasty desserts….. our carving station & omelets made to order compliments one of the best brunch offerings in the High Country.  Reservations are recommended by calling 828.262.2204.  Sunday Brunch is $23.95 plus tax and gratuities.

Come on out and enjoy the Jackson Dining Room at the Broyhill Inn…  one of Boone’s best kept secrets for 37 years….

WATAUGA COUNTY EXPANDS RECYCLING PROGRAM

TO INCLUDE RIGID PLASTICS

BOONE, NC (June 21, 2010) — Watauga County will begin accepting non-bottle rigid plastics for recycling on July 1, 2010, at the Old Landfill Convenience Center (behind Nissan dealership).  There will be a separate container for the rigid plastic material ONLY, as rigid plastics must be kept separate from plastic bottles.  Rigid plastics will not be accepted for recycling at other convenience centers.  Plastic bottles and other #1 and #2 plastics will continue to be accepted at all convenience centers located throughout the county.

“The rigid plastic recycling program will expand the recycling opportunities available to Watauga County residents, further reduce the amount of material being buried in the landfill, reduce fossil fuel consumption and provide the material to make new products such as pipe, flower pots, buckets and other industrial or consumer goods,” said Watauga County Recycling Coordinator Lisa Doty. “We will continue to collect plastic bottles and other #1 and #2 plastics at all of the convenience centers.”

Rigid plastics are not bottles and can not be collected with plastic bottles. (Bottles must be recycled in the appropriate containers at the convenience centers.  Do not put plastic bottles in the “rigid plastic” container).  Metal handles, axles, etc. must be removed.  The metal can be recycled in the scrap metal area at the Recycling Center.  All items should be clean and any lose soil, dirt, etc. removed.  Rigid plastics that will be accepted for recycling include:

• Plastic Toys NO METAL/ NO WOOD/ NO WIRES/ NO BATTERIES
• Plastic buckets – NO metal handles
• Plastic milk/soda crates
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic landscape items such as edging
• Microwave trays and yogurt containers
• Plastic totes- any size NO metal
• Plastic drums- any size Food Grade ONLY, No chemical containers
• Plastic pet carriers – No Metal
• Plastic pallets
• Plastic coolers
• Plastic shelving
• Plastic closet organizers
• Plastic dish drainers
• Plastic flower pots — No soil
• Empty garbage cans- any size – No Metal
• Plastic waste baskets
• 5 gallon water bottles

Do NOT include: plastic bottles (recycle those in containers provided at convenience centers), plastic bags (recycle these at local grocery stores or the following:

• PVC Pipe/Tubing
• Vinyl Siding
• Plastic Film (Grocery bags & Stretch film)
• Styrofoam
• Flexible Water Hoses
• Hazardous Material
• Medical Waste

Rigid plastics must be brought to the Old Landfill Convenience Center, located on Landfill Road (off Highway 421, behind the Nissan Dealership).  Hours of Operation are Mon. – Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Please call 265-4852 or 264-5305 for more information or with any questions about what can/cannot be recycled.

Father’s day is this Sunday, June 20th..

Some Dads like to grill,

some Dads like to chill

so on this special day, make it a treat!

Our Sunday Brunch, can’t be beat!

Join us this Sunday from 10:45 am to 2:30 pm in the Jackson Dining Room.  Dads will receive a gift in honor of Father’s Day!  Reservations are strongly suggested 828.262.2204.

http://broyhillinn.com/dining/JDR/