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The FoxField Inn

Charlottesville, VA

Audubon Room

     I suspect the Charlottesville area of Virginia, proclaimed the “State for Lovers,” is lovely year-round. But, its grandeur peaks, along with the foliage, during the fall—the time of my last visit to this historic and beautiful part of the country.
     The Foxfield Inn is located on the outskirts of Charlottesville, and the drive to the inn is mesmerizing. However, an even greater treat awaits those whose drive leads them to this outstanding bed and breakfast inn perched upon a hill.
     Mary Pat and John Hulbert, the gracious and proficient owners/resident innkeepers, decided in the late 1990s to transform their home into a B&B. Their goal was to create a top-notch country inn experience for discerning guests. The 50-year-old structure was totally renovated between 1997-98, and the Hulberts’ goal was met and surpassed.  

The guest wing is tastefully decorated and offers guests complete privacy. It includes a coffee bar  and Well-appointed common rooms provide additional areas for relaxing or socializing with other guests at this exceptional, guest-centered country inn.

Strong Points

Hospitality plus, location & setting, scenic views, landscaping & grounds (including lily pond w/waterfall), early coffee, full breakfast, complimentary refreshments (available in a coffee bar complete w/a microwave and mini-fridge), snack in room upon arrival, beds triple-sheeted w/ironed sheets, creative attention-to-detail, décor & furnishings, Jacuzzi tubs, robes & slippers, screened teahouse, hot tub, special packages, discounts available, vineyards w/wine tasting in area, remote control  fireplaces/Bose radios/CD player/individual climate control in rooms, fresh flowers, professional portraiture transportation to/from dinner (w/advance request, plus small fee), daily forecast posted, in-room massage therapy available, wireless Internet capability, turn-down service.

Lodge on
Apple Pie Ridge
 
Alto, GA

  I am thrilled when I see the article featuring Lodge on Apple Pie Ridge  in the December 2006 edition of Southern Living magazine, an aspiration of every Southern innkeeper. However, I am not surprised to see that one of my “discoveries” has been scooped up by Southern Living. After all, a B&B, as delightful as this one, cannot be kept a secret for very long. It must be shared.
     For over two years, skilled craftsmen labored diligently to transform centuries-old pine logs, local stone, and reclaimed wood into a work of art on the exterior and  interior alike. Once the structure was completed, Judy and Max Chosewood—the owners and resident innkeepers—painstakingly proceeded to add their special touches in order to pump life and vitality into their unique mountain lodge.
     From the moment I arrive until it is time for me to depart, I feel as if new life is also being breathed into me as I succumb to a state of complete relaxation. A fool-proof formula—warm hospitality, a tranquil setting, above-and-beyond efforts to make each guests feel special—results in making Lodge on Apple Pie Ridge a not-to-be-missed Shangri-la experience.

Strong Points

     Hospitality plus, location & setting, landscaping/grounds, wildflower garden, scenic views, walking trails, amenities, décor & furnishings, creative attention-to-detail, early coffee, full gourmet breakfast (individual tables available), complimentary refreshments (including beverages, evening home-cooked dessert, bedtime snack), turn-down service, guest refrigerator & microwave, a handicap-accessible room, fine linens, individual climate control, background music, room available w/private entrance & porch, jetted tubs,  business meeting facility, special events hosted.

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