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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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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!

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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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.

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/

This a great resource for information on what is going on at Appalachian State University – Summer is great time to be in the High Country!  Plan a visit and enjoy the many events and activities going on.

http://today.appstate.edu/

Our extensive Conference Center is the perfect location and setting for your next strategic business retreat or your next regional conference or trade show. Our quiet setting is ideal for the short-drive meeting destination.

The Conference Facility features:

•    Full service 20,000 square foot facility
•    20 meeting and breakout rooms
•    10,000 square feet of exhibit space
•    Meeting rooms available on a 24 hour hold basis
•    Wireless internet available throughout the entire facility, Guestrooms, Conference Rooms and Common Lobby areas.
•    On-site Audio Visual professionals
•    Audio Visual equipment rental available
•    All Alcohol permits – Beer, Wine & Mixed Beverage are available on site.
•    100% Smoke-Free facility – Includes 50 ft. from facility
•    ”One stop shopping” with our Event Coordinating Professionals

Combine our extensive conference facilities with our 83 guestrooms and suites and our Jackson Dining Room – you just have to come see it!

Click here for more information and how to contact one of our Event Coordinating Professionals http://broyhillinn.com/contact/coordinators/

Check it out!!

Visit: ExploreBooneArea.com

We have just updated our June “Sale Dates”..   The High Country is delightful during the month of June as we typically have a late Spring and many of our mountain flowers and plants are in new bloom.  Come on up and stay with us at the Broyhill Inn and enjoy our natural beauty.

Dates in June on discount:

1st, 2nd and 3rd, 8th through the 12th, the 15th and the 30th…

Check out the link for more information – http://broyhillinn.com/reservations/specials/

We Holiday when you Holiday – This Easter Weekend !
We have the rare and unique opportunity to close our doors a few times each year so that our employees can truly enjoy the Holidays with their families and friends. We hope you share in our belief the importance of this quality time.  We will be closing Good Friday at 11:00 am and reopen on Wednesday, April 7th at 7:00 am.

Happy Easter !