Francis said: July 31, 2007 5:06 pm PST
Hi Lisa,
Here's the trip report.
Day 1:
We were at Linn Cove Viaduct ~noon on Saturday. Saw Grandfather Mtn, Linville Falls, Linville Caverns, then my parents continued to Mt. Mitchell, while my sister and I went to your place ~6:30p. We went to Ruby's on Beverly for take-out so food would be ready when my parents arrived ~9p.
Day 2:
We left ~10a for Tupelo Honey. Tried the pecan sweet potato pancake and andoille cucumber omelette with grits with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Grits were the highlight. Place is fantastic.
Entered Biltmore before noon, stayed there until 6:30p. Ate at Corner Kitchen right outside the entrance for dinner. My appetizer was shrimp and andoille sausage over [some rice-black-eyed-peas-salad-named-after-some-guy]. Main was corn fried local flounder, with green beans and cheddar grits. Dessert orange-raspberry soufflet. Super.
Went back into Biltmore for sunset and walks. Home by 9:30p
Day 3:
We cleaned up and left your place ~11:30 for Early Girl Eatery. Had a blackened seafood caesar salad, with these fried grits croutons. My only small complaint here was: hot in there, need A/C.
Left Asheville ~2p, stopped at Natural Bridge (tourist trap), and drove the Shenandoah Skyline Drive for sunset.
Overall, we were blessed with incredible weather. Your place provided easy/close access to all we needed. Quiet, comfortable, with all needed amenities. Thanks.