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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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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!

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.

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….

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/

During the AppSummer festivities the Jackson Dining room will open from 5pm to 9pm on the following dates:

Friday, July 9-
Saturday, July 10
Sunday, July 11
Friday, July 16
Saturday, July 17
Sunday, July 18
Friday, July 23
Saturday, July 24

The 5:00pm opening is to accommodate the folks wanting to enjoy a nice meal with a great view, and still have time to catch the show.  Again this year, a shuttle will be provided to and from Farthing Auditorium for those dining in the JDR and then heading down to the performance.  Shuttles will run from approximately 7:00pm until 7:30pm ish..   Come join us in the JDR for dinner!

Shuttle is complementary for our diners.

Visit our web site for more information on the JDR…   http://broyhillinn.com/dining/JDR/

We are conducting a logo competition for our educational in-house brewery at the Broyhill Inn.  The Ivory Tower Brewery, get it!  Ivory Tower….

ivory tower
–noun
1. a place or situation remote from
worldly or practical affairs: the university
as an ivory tower.

The details of the competition can be found here: http://ow.ly/1drp8

All are welcome to give it a try!

Here’s a look at the new poster that we have placed in ASU’s Central Dining Hall to entice students to change things up for dinner!

You may think that this title is driven by our harsh Winter in the High Country, but nope!  I’m speaking of college athletic seasons.  National Signing day is behind us and both universities and fans are taking a look at the new recruits, or some cases, the vacancies that had not really been filled.  College Basketball is in full swing and the typical powers, are less then expected…  but…   We are just a couple of weeks from the first pitch.. Yes, College Baseball.  To me, College Baseball remains one of the purest revenue generating sports left in the NCAA.

Appalachian Baseball has its home opener one month from TODAY!  Friday, March 5th.  Check out the schedule and come see the new ball park which is located adjacent to the Broyhill Inn.  http://www.goasu.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&KEY=&SPID=12821&SPSID=104512

Go Mountaineers!

ASU Wedding Expo to be held on Sunday, February 21 from 3pm to 5pm at the Summit Trail Solarium in Plemmons Student Union.

Join us at the Solarium where we will be discussing offerings available at the Broyhill Inn for weddings and receptions as well as on campus options available in the Solarium. Complete cost and scheduling information as well as tastings will be available at the event for both the Broyhill Inn and the PSU Solarium, the two campus venues that can host wedding receptions/rehearsal dinners. The Broyhill Inn is open to the public for this type of special event, while the Solarium is restricted only to the university groups such as: ASU students, faculty/staff and alumni who have a degree from ASU.

Reservations requested, please call 828-262-3032 by Feb 16, between the hours of 8am and 8pm weekdays to reserve a seat.

Next seasons football schedule was released today and we are excited to have 6 great home games on the schedule.  Remember that the Broyhill Inn is a great spot to stay for the games and we offer a complimentary shuttle to the stadium for our guests.  Be a part of the Appalachian experience!!  Schedule link: http://www.goasu.com/SportSelect.dbml?&SPSID=104460&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&KEY=&Q_SEASON=2010

Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 pm

Craft Enrichment – Weaving

In this seven week introduction to the versatile 4-shaft loom, students will learn basic weaving techniques using floor and table looms. Learn more at

http://www.craftenrichment.com:80/

Exhibitions

Every day except Sunday & Monday

Art. Put it in your head. Visit the Turchin Center

for Visual Arts to see a diverse range of ever-changing exhibitions.

Hours of operation: Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Friday Noon – 8pm. (Closed Sunday & Monday)

For more information call 262-3017.

For details about current exhibits, click here:

http://www.turchincenter.org:80/

Wednesday, January 13 at 8:00 pm

CanAm Piano Duo

featuring Karen Beres and Chrisopher Hahn with percussionists Lance Drege and John Beck Performance in Rosen Concert Hall.

No charge for admission.

Please call 262-3020 for more information.

Wednesday, January 13 at 6:00 pm

Craft Enrichment- Jewelry: Beginner & Advanced

Learn techniques necessary to produce beautiful rings, pendants and other items in sterling silver, copper and brass, with experienced jewelry artist Jim Rice. For more information see

http://www.craftenrichment.com:80/

or call 828.262.6360

Saturday, January 16 at 10:00 am

Craft Enrichment- Glass Fusing and Slumping

Learn the basics of glass fusing and slumping with June Kay, while making beautiful bowls, plates, jewelry, and decorative objects. For more information see http://www.craftenrichment.com:80/ or call 828.262.6360.

Sunday, January 17 at 2:00 pm

Vanessa Chumbley, Violin Performance

in the Recital Hall.

No charge for admission

Please call 262-3020 for more information.

University departments: Please contact Ann Kiefert at 262-3147 for assistance in becoming an active participant (or working with one) so that your events will appear on the “Arts at Appalachian” calendar and in the weekly email, This Week in the Arts.

To the High Country Community:

After an analysis of the past few years of our business trends, our core conference attendees and the current market conditions, we are making some strategic changes to our Jackson Dining Room operations and the services we offer.  Our primary business target has been group conferences and meetings and these modifications will enable us to be more flexible and accommodating to this segment.  Beginning January 5^th, after we reopen following the holiday break, we will offer the following services:

 Breakfast:

• Executive Breakfast Bar will be offered each morning for hotel guests and also for conferences utilizing the facility.  To mirror what travelers are accustomed to, the Executive Breakfast Bar will be complimentary for guest staying in the hotel.  A la carte charges will apply for other patrons.  Bar will include:
  • Breakfast Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Dry Cereals, assorted juices and coffee.
  • Self service beverage and food stations will be utilized.
  • Available daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • $7.46 (includes tax and gratuity per person) for non-hotel patrons
  • Reservations are encouraged from the communit

Lunch:

• Jackson Dining Room will be utilized as our Conference Dining Room.  As a Conference Dining Room, the hours of operation will be varied based on the needs and demands of our conference groups.  Larger meetings held at the Broyhill Inn, luncheon meetings and large events that have utilized the dining room for lunch in the past will still have that option through pre-coordinated arrangements. Inquires should be directed to the Conference Sales office 262-2204. 
  • A Chef’s choice lunch buffet will be utilized for prearranged business only and when counts demand a buffet format.  Smaller sized groups will have plated meal and/or box lunch options that will be detailed in our updated Banquet Planning Guide.
  • Buffet, when applicable, will be $14.50, which includes tax and gratuity.
  • Minimums and surcharges may apply for smaller group utilization, please inquire with the Conference Sales office 262-2204.
  • Lunch will not be available for walk-in business.

Sunday Brunch:

• Sunday Brunch menu format and price structure will remain unchanged.
• Hours will be altered to 10:45 AM – 2:30 PM – Reservations accepted.

Evening Dinner Service:

• Open three (3) nights per week, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.  Closed on other evenings.
• 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Reservations accepted.
• Jackson Dining Room will be available for private usage on Sunday – Thursday evenings.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to give us a call or visit www.broyhillinn.com/dining/JDR/ for additional details.

Regards,

Douglas J. Uzelac

General Manager

Broyhill Inn & Conference Center

Hello everyone who is following this blog! I wanted to share a few words with you to talk about the Broyhill Inn, cause that’s why we are here. First of all, I am Melvin Guevara, I am 22 years old from Costa Rica and I am an Intern here this fall, the new face behind the Broyhill Inn. Probably if you stayed at the Broyhill Inn or visited it for your business meeting, you probably saw me around. I have been pretty busy here, learning a little bit of everything I could. I have learned so many good things from the Broyhill Inn.  The greatest achievement for me was being part of the big family who works here. They are so nice and I had good moments hanging out and working here. I remember when I was in the kitchen, the first times I was trying not to mess up with the food and all that. And that’s exactly what they never let me do, cause they were always careful and professional, but they were nice guys too. Never left me alone and they were always there to help me. It was the same when I was in Banquets, The Jackson Dining Room, Front Desk, Housekeeping, hmmm who did I not mention? Well everyone who is involved in the Broyhill Inn family. The Broyhill for me is like school, I go there and do my homework. go home and then come back the next day and get an A. Cause that’s what the people and the service of the Broyhill are, just a Good Grade!!

I only can say THANK YOU Broyhill Inn, Thank You Staff, Thank You Boone, for letting me be part of you! Now I am such an expert in social media, another good thing I learned here. This is your hotel, and I hope you come by and visit us. You wont be disappointed. I guarantee you that.

Have a nice day!!