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Vision 2010 Update

Friday, 11 June 2010 11:54 by Dry Ridge Inn
The response to our new Vision in 2010 has been fantastic.  Several of our previous guests have applauded our moves, and new guests have told us how much the appreciate specifically our new rate structure.  We truly believe that B&B's in Asheville are just too expensive, we offer all the same amenties and in some cases more than the other Asheville B&B's. We have adjusted our rates to match the unemployement rate.  The higher the unemployment rate the lower our rates. These are stressful times and putting together a weekend or weekday getaway is even more important now than ever.  So here is an offer.   If you are reading this blog entry, and you book a two or more night stay with us from now June 11 through Sept 30, we will give you a 5% discount on your stay.  Just mention "VISIONBLOG" either when you call us, or when you book online. It is that simple 5% off our already reduced rates, and that goes along with our 100% guarantee posted on our website. We hope all is well, and you have a sucessful summer.

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New Vision for 2010

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 22:13 by Dry Ridge Inn

We have begun to execute an ambitious plan to make Dry Ridge Inn a stronger, more profitable B&B that, at the same time, is more focused than ever on delivering for our guests. Given the fundamentally changed business environment, we have significant challenges to confront as well as tremendous opportunities to pursue. But to do so successfully, we need to move forward urgently with a new vision, the strength to power through inevitable dips in the market, and an even stronger culture of innovation and guest responsiveness. And more than ever, we need to be able to turn on a dime. With smart choices and disciplined execution, the opportunities for growth for our B&B are substantial.

Over the past several months, we have been taking a hard look at every aspect of our business – every process, and every guest touch point. This transformation effort is much more than a one-time exercise. Our objective is to fundamentally and permanently change our business model, to provide Dry Ridge Inn with significantly improved flexibility and scalability. This means significant redesign of our structure and processes to make us more efficient and better able to deliver high quality service to our guests.

We have developed a comprehensive plan to transform our operations, our culture and our bottom line – all with a constant focus on the needs of our guests. With hard work we’ve identified what we need to achieve, and we’ve made some early progress.

This is an ambitious effort that will require difficult decisions. We needed to think creatively, remain open to new responsibilities, challenge the status quo, and look for better ways to get things done. We need you to let us know what you think.

We have responded to the current economic environment, and have restructured our rates to match the new normal. We have reduced the rate on our queen rooms by $50, and the rate of our King rooms by $40. Our standard rate for our Queen rooms is $99, and for our King rooms is $129. We will have different rates that match our high demand times, which are holiday weekends and October Fall Foliage.

We have instituted a 100% guarantee. If there is any problem with your stay we will make it right. If you are still not satisfied, and can tell us in person that your stay with us was not to your expectations, we will refund your money. No other B&B will make this statement.

We feel that B&B’s in the Asheville area are simply just too expensive. We want to offer an alternative, our amenities are equal to and sometimes exceed many of the Asheville B&B’s. Please visit our website, www.dryridgeinn.com . Give us a call 1 800 839-3899. We would love to have you stay with us during your visit to the Asheville Area.

If you are one of our valued previous guests, please consider us for a 2010 getaway. If your plans do not include a trip to the western North Carolina mountains, then spread the word about the value we offer to your friends and colleagues.

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MIYA GALLERY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Friday, 27 November 2009 14:08 by Dry Ridge Inn
MIYA GALLERY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND EXHIBIT AT MIYA GALLERY 20 NORTH MAIN ST. WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787 828-658-9655 www.miyagallery.com
MIYA GALLERY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 4

Come join us at Miya Gallery
Holiday Exhibit
Featuring the paintings of
Maureen Hoxie
Pottery by
Mary Mikkelsen & Henery Pope
Plus all of Miya's super artists
Opening festivities start December 4th from 5 to 8
Wine, cheese, goodies and great art.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MIYA GALLERY

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Happy Thanksgiving from Maggie B's

Tuesday, 24 November 2009 10:15 by Dry Ridge Inn
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
Take a Break from Black Friday with an All Day Wine Tasting
Friday, November 27th
All Day!
Also, while you are out shopping, don't forget to pick up a toy for Cops For Kids Toy Drive and recieve 10% off your entire purchase.  Please help make a local child's christmas a good one.
Maggie B's will be closed on Thursday, November 26th for Thanksgiving.
Deal of the Week:
Valckenberg Madonna Liebfraumilch 2006
Rheinhessen, Germany
"semi-sweet, light, white, perfect pair for Thanksgiving"
WAS: $11.99
NOW: $9.99
 
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
113 N. Main St.
Weaverville
828 645-1111
www.MaggieBsWine.com

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Art Safari and Studio Stroll

Monday, 2 November 2009 15:27 by Dry Ridge Inn

November brings us wonderful fall weather, and Arts and Crafts events.  Here are two.  The Weaverville Art Safari www.weavervilleartsafari.com and the Asheville River Arts District Studio Stroll www.riverdistrictartists.com

 

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Halloween Wine Tasting

Wednesday, 28 October 2009 09:11 by Dry Ridge Inn
     
 
http:// Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
Halloween Wine Tasting
Friday, October 30th
5:30-7:30
Beware!  We will have some bewitching brews out to taste Friday night.  They're so good you might just slip into a spell.  Costumes highly encouraged!
DEAL OF THE WEEK:
Echeverria Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Curico Valley, Chile
"fresh herbs, green pepper and tomato leaves, with citric notes of grapefruit and lime"
WAS: $9.75
NOW: $8.75
*We will be closing early at 5:00pm on Saturday, October 31st.  Sorry for the inconvenience.
 
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
113 N. Main St.
Weaverville, NC 28787
828 645-1111
www.MaggieBsWine.com
 
     
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store • 113 N. Main St. • Weaverville • NC • 28787

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Italian Wine Tasting

Wednesday, 14 October 2009 10:18 by Dry Ridge Inn
     
 
http:// Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
Italian Wine Tasting
Friday, October 16th
5:30-7:30
We will be tasting all brand new Italian wines. Yummy!
See you then.
Deal of the week:
Villa Pozzi Pinot Grigio 2008
Delle Venezie, Italy
"elegant, crisp, bright fruit with a little acidity"
WAS: $10.99
NOW: $8.99
 
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
113 N. Main St.
Weaverville
828 645-1111
www.MaggieBsWine.com
 
   

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Fall in all its glory is arriving on time.

Friday, 9 October 2009 14:11 by Dry Ridge Inn

The Fall foliage is arriving all around us here at the Dry Ridge Inn .   Here are just a few pictures from around the Inn.  The Blue Ridge Parkway is just around the corner.  There you can climb up to 6,600 feet.  The fall foliage continues through October, and many times into early November. 

 

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Recipe & Wine Pairing at Maggie B's

Wednesday, 7 October 2009 09:26 by hdusenbery
     
 
http:// Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
Recipe & Wine Pairing
Friday, October 9th
6:00-8:00
My customers are always asking me to pair wines with meals, or to help them with different recipes.  As the holidays approach, we will periodically have wine tastings supplied with recipe pairings.  NOW, you no longer have to guess; we have done the work for you.
See you then!
DEAL OF THE WEEK:
Echeverria Reserve Syrah 2006
Colchagua Valley, Chile
"blackberries, raspberries, and cherries...hints of bitter chocolate with notes of cloves and cinnamon"
WAS: $13.50
NOW: $11.50
 
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
113 N. Main St.
Weaverville, NC 28787
828 645-1111
www.MaggieBsWine.com

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October Events at The NC Arboretum

Sunday, 4 October 2009 11:07 by Dry Ridge Inn

Asheville Gets Small at The Carolina Bonsai Expo

Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 11, Noon to 4 p.m.

The premier annual bonsai show in the Southeast is now in its 14th successful year! The expo features juried exhibits by bonsai enthusiasts from a six-state region. The two-day event also features:

  • An extensive display of ikebana flower arrangements (both days)
  • Free demonstrations in bonsai (both days) and ikebana (Sat. morning)
  • A special presentation by American bonsai artist Kathy Shaner (Sat. night)
  • A comprehensive bonsai marketplace featuring tools, books, pots and plants (both days)
  • Workshops in bonsai (both days) and ikebana (Sat. afternoon)
  • A live auction of bonsai plants and related materials (Sat. afternoon)
  • On-site food service (both days)

All in the setting of a fantastic public garden nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachians, surrounded by the splendors of the autumn season!

(Normal parking fees apply - $6 per personal vehicle; Free to NC Arboretum Society Members)

 
Free Programs - No Registration Required
(All programs take place in the classrooms on the 1st floor of the Education Center)

Saturday, October 10th:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – , “Expression of Nature - The Ohara School of Ikebana” flower arranging demonstration by Sibbie Wilson, Certified Master Associate Second Degree of the Ohara School of Ikebana. The Ohara School was founded in 1895 in Japan and is considered by many to be the first "modern" school of ikebana.  It is also considered the most naturalistic school in the way seasonal materials are selected and arranged in realistic settings. Sibbie Wilson lives in Franklin, NC and teaches in Highlands, NC for The Stone Lantern Asian arts store in the summer and fall.  She is a member of the Asheville Chapter of Ikebana International. The Arboretum is proud to feature Mrs. Wilson’s presentation, and the work she creates will be on display in the upstairs lobby for the remainder of the Expo weekend.
1:00 to 2:00 PM – “Bonsai – Art in Nature”, lecture and PowerPoint presentation by Harold Johnson, of the Triangle Bonsai Society. Bonsai can be practiced on several different levels; it can be a simple hobby, it can be a refined craft, and at its highest level it can be living art. In this unique look at the topic of bonsai as art, Harold Johnson makes a comparison between paintings with nature themes and bonsai that are designed using artistic principles. Mr. Johnson is a familiar figure in bonsai in the Southeast. A past president of the Triangle Bonsai Society and a former Director of the American Bonsai Society, he has been a long time friend and supporter of bonsai at the NC Arboretum. As demand continues to grow for Mr. Johnson’s talents as a presenter of educational bonsai programs, the Arboretum is pleased to welcome him back as an Expo guest lecturer.

Sunday, October 11th:

1:00 to 3:00PM - "SWAMPED! A Restoration Project", bonsai demonstration by John Geanangel and Ken Duncan, of the RMBB Study Group, with Arthur Joura, NC Arboretum Bonsai Curator. Tray landscapes are miniature scenes from nature, presented in bonsai form. John Geanangel and Ken Duncan reside in central South Carolina, and the environment they know best, the nature that most influences their bonsai work, is that of the swamps and oxbow lakes of the South Carolina lowlands. Together they did a tray landscape demonstration at the 1998 Carolina Bonsai Expo, in which they created a bonsai that represented their beloved swampy world of Baldcypress and Water Elm. For several years this tray landscape prospered. However, unanticipated problems arose and over time the condition of the work declined. Eventually the planting was taken apart, but all the materials were saved and the idea of a bonsai representing the South Carolina lowlands persisted. Now, eleven years later, in a special multi-media presentation at the 2009 Expo, John and Ken will restore their unique tray landscape, rebuilding it in a new and improved form. They will be joined in their efforts by Arthur Joura, Arboretum Bonsai Curator. These three bonsai amigos have presented numerous programs at previous Expos, earning a reputation for excellent work and educational value, all wrapped up in a raucous presentation style that never fails to entertain. Come early to secure your seat for a most enjoyable bonsai experience!

 

Fall Exhibit is for the Birds (and Bird Lovers!)

“H. Douglas Pratt and John C. Sill’s BIRDS: The Science of Illustration,” is a new exhibit at The Baker Exhibit Center, celebrates the Arboretum’s status as an official part of the WNC Birding Trail, which kicked off this summer.

The exhibit explores how art and science work together in Pratt and Sill’s artistic illustrations of birds, and features bird nests and hands-on activities an interactive bird song display, a habitat match-up, and an illustration area with sketch paper, pencils, erasers and colored pencils for budding artists.

Pratt is an ornithologist, artist, and photographer as well as Research Curator of Birds at the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Sill has worked as a freelance artist and illustrator since 1971 and has been exhibited in highly acclaimed shows and appeared in a number of books and magazines.  Free with parking fee - only $6 per personal vehicle.

Through November 1, 2009 at The Baker Exhibit Center
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Regional Photographers Celebrate Nature's Art

Nature’s art comes to life during a special exhibit featuring works by members of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association at The North Carolina Arboretum’s Education Center. The exhibit promotes an appreciation of our natural gifts and treasures. Free with parking fee - only $6 per personal vehicle.

Through November 15, 2009 at the Education Center
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

In This Issue

Asheville Gets Small at The Carolina Bonsai Expo

Fall Exhibit is for the Birds (and Bird Lovers!)

Regional Photographers Celebrate Nature's Art

Fun & Free with Parking Fee!
The following events are free for NC Arboretum Society members or with the parking fee of $6 per personal vehicle.

Tuesday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. (through October 23, 2009): Guided Garden Tours. Enjoy a 45- to 60-minute guided walking tour of the formal garden areas with an Arboretum volunteer. The tours focus on seasonal landscape exhibits, themes and messages of each garden space, unique attributes of individual plants, Arboretum history, and more. Tours begin Tuesdays at the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby.

Tuesday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon (through October 25): Docents in the Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Join a trained Arboretum volunteer “host” at the Bonsai Exhibition Garden for an enriched experience of one of finest, most unique bonsai collections in the United States. The garden may showcase up to 60 of the Arboretum’s 100+ display of quality bonsai trees.

Tuesday & Saturday at 1 p.m.: Forest Trails Walk. Enjoy a one- to three-hour guided walk on the Arboretum’s forest trails - adjusted to visitors’ interests and abilities. Depending on the individual trail guide’s specialty and weather conditions, the walks may explore various areas of natural history and can include interpretive information on trees, wildflowers, native plants, birds, insects, and culture. Walks begin at the Baker Exhibit Center and occur year-round rain or shine or snow, unless lightning, weather or trail conditions are dangerous.

October 17 and 18 - NC Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show: The rewards of spring and summer come full bloom at The North Carolina Arboretum during the North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society’s annual show. Hundreds of chrysanthemum blooms in vibrant and varied colors will be on display. This judged exhibit highlights the exceptional variety in size, shape and color of these popular fall flowers. The show is a perfect opportunity to learn more about how to grow display or show quality chrysanthemums. Free with the parking fee of $6 per personal vehicle; always free for Arboretum Society members.

October 20 - The Truth about Birdfeeding: Join us for this special presentation at 1 p.m. by Simon Thompson of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop of Asheville.  Located at the Education Center Auditorium. Free.
October 17 and 18 - NC Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show: The rewards of spring and summer come full bloom at The North Carolina Arboretum during the North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society’s annual show. Hundreds of chrysanthemum blooms in vibrant and varied colors will be on display. This judged exhibit highlights the exceptional variety in size, shape and color of these popular fall flowers. The show is a perfect opportunity to learn more about how to grow display or show quality chrysanthemums. Free with the parking fee of $6 per personal vehicle; always free for Arboretum Society members.
October 20 - The Truth about Birdfeeding: Join us for this special presentation at 1 p.m. by Simon Thompson of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop of Asheville.  Located at the Education Center Auditorium. Free.
 

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