August 2006 Newsletter  

In This Month's Edition:

 

Thank You Very Much

     Thank You  Very Much....

     We so  very  much appreciate the kind and glowing comments and report  you write to us on  your evaluation form about your stay at our B&B.    Most of you have also indicated,  on that form, that you would be very willing to "spread the word"  by recommending  us to your friends and others.  As a result of that "good will",  we have many first time guests that come to us via a recommendation from our  previous guests, folks just like yourself. 
         For that good will, we want to convey a big THANK YOU to you as a valued guest.   For certain, there is nothing like a good review  and recommendation from a satisfied and happy guest to build our success and provide others with our great Stonewall Jackson Experience..."A Night's Delight ~ A Breakfast to Remember"!
          There is another new way that you could really help us "spread the word"!   The Internet age as spawned several sites that post unsolicited reviews by travelers about their experiences while traveling.  Savvy Internet guests visit these sites to read these reviews and make their choices of where to stay,  The most frequently visited and used site is "Trip Advisor".  It is a site where you type in your destination (e.g.. Harrisonburg),  and read recent unsolicited reviews by others who have visited and stayed in that area.  They are  posted by folks like yourself, to help others decide on their lodging decision.  You might try doing this the next time your travel...it is helpful, there are all kinds of reviews, some good and some scathing ones too.  Travelers seem to have a mission to report their own honest triple-A (AAA) evaluation of their experience.  You can easily read how others have reviewed us by visiting the site, and you can write and post YOUR OWN helpful review of your Stonewall Jackson Experience. 

             Knowing that you had "A Night's Delight ~ A Breakfast to Remember" and a good time with Wayne and Roger, and that you would be willing to tell others about it...... it would be most helpful to us and potential guests,  if you had just a few minutes to write a brief review so that others might benefit from your experience and opinion about  staying at our B&B.  Why don't you do that right now.....here is the link to the page, click on the button "write a review". and give us your help  and others the benefit of your experience...We check the page daily, so we will see your review, and of course, give you a surprise VIP perk on your next visit.      Thank you for helping and we look forward to seeing you soon.


Click here:  Stonewall Jackson Inn Reviews - TripAdvisor

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Future Generations


Future Generation

     Stonewall Jackson Inn and Future Generations hosted 16 students for a week during the month of July. The students age range were from 24 to 60 years old and hailed from 14 different countries, from Afghanistan to the Heiltsuk Nation in Canada. They are part of a master's program offered by Future Generations.

    During the program, students travel to four countries-India, the United States, Peru and Tibet- spending about a month in each country. The first week of the United States program was held at the Stonewall Jackson Inn.

     Future Generations, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit educational institution that teaches and enables a process of equitable and sustainable community change in four countries:  Afghanistan , China , India and Peru. The process of community change is designed to facilitate three-way partnerships between communities, government and non-government organizations and to scale-up successful community-based programs to the regional or national level. Future Generations formalized its education programs in 2003 by offering a Master's of Arts Degree Program in Applied Community Change and Conservation.

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Employment Opportunity

Your B&B Innkeeping Opportunity

Have you had that burning desire and dream to own, partner, or manage a thriving, beautiful B&B Inn? Your dream can come true!!!
The beautiful and spacious STONEWALL JACKSON INN ~ B&B located in the heart of the Historic ShenandoahValley of Virginia, maybe the answer to your prayers. Roger and Wayne are looking for just the right person (or couple) who aspire to become the Inn's Owner/Innkeeper.
 No experience? Not a problem! We are willing to train and finance if you have appropriate references and the personal qualifications for success. Here is your window of opportunity to have and enjoy the quality of life that you have been dreaming about. Grab the Brass Ring!
Email your resume portfolio (include picture) to
Roger concierge@stonewallJacksonInn.com or
Wayne owner@StonewallJacksonInn.com or
send by post.
We will answer all inquires!

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   Did you know?

    Millions of buffalo never roamed the United States.

       Buffalo can be found in India, the Philippines, Celebes, and Africa.  The animal mistakenly called a buffalo in the United States is actually the North American bison, a completely different animal.  Bison have twenty-eight ribs and separate upturned horns; buffalo have twenty-six ribs and joined horns.  In 1850, approximately 20 million bison roamed over the western plains of North America. European settlers nearly annihilated the bison.  By 1889, 551 bison could be found in the United States.

And now you know!

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Recipe of the Month

Graham Cracker Streusel Coffee Cake presented by Gracehill Bed & Breakfast

  

Streusel:
Use one pkg graham crackers, (9 full ones)
1 cup brown sugar
1 stick and 3 Tbsps melted butter
1 1/2 cups pecans
2 tsps cinnamon

Put your graham crackers in a Ziploc bag, close it and roll with rolling pin until crushed, put in large bowl. Add other dry ingredients. Melt butter pour over and mix thoroughly. Set aside.

Cake:
1 box (18 1/4 oz) white cake or French vanilla cake mix
1 box of instants (3.12 oz) French vanilla pudding
3 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup water

Beat together until thoroughly mixed. Pour half into a greased 13X9X2 baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the streusel mixture. Carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the streusel and then top with remaining streusel. If using an aluminum pan bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. If using a dark pan bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. I've tried this several different ways and it actually bakes better with less brown edges in the aluminum pan for a longer time. Insert toothpick for final test. This is the only coffee cake I've ever made that tastes as good the second day or freezes well and can be served when thawed. Of course you lose the smell that a hot coffee cake right out of the oven provides. I usually drizzle icing on top made from powered sugar and milk.

Yields 12 to 16 servings

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Calendar of Events
For more information on any event, please call us at 800-445-5330 or
Daily News Record  and Harrisonburg & Rockingham Visitors bureau.
 Events calendar updated every Thursday.

August 1, 3, 15, 22, 29–"Boys, Bugles and Skirts" - New Market.
New Market Walking Tours presents "Boys, Bugles, and Skirts". Stroll the timeworn streets of New Market and hear the stories of New Market's courageous and hospitable Civil War women. Tour begins at 10:30 a.m.

August 4-6– Folk Music Festival - Verona.
8th Annual Oak Grove Folk Music Festival (located 2.1 miles west of Verona on Rt. 612, Quicks Mill Road). For almost 28 years the festival has been the outstanding value for families of music lovers in the ShenandoahValley. Featuring Garnet Rogers, Phil and Gaye Johnson, The Celtibilllies, Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein. Also the “Young Artist Showcase” with the Red River Rollercoaster, Robin Wynn, Trent Wagler and The Steel Wheels. The food concession stands range from vegetarian to hot dogs (Friday you would need to bring a picnic or eat beforehand). Parkin’ lot pickin’ and picknic’n’, any time. Call 540-885-3000 or on the web at http://home.rica.net/phelbert/oakgrove/

August 5– Blues Festival - Massanutten.
Great Eastern Blues Festival at Massanutten Resort from 1-11 p.m. (rain or shine). Featuring Chris Beard, Deb Callahan Band, Michael Burks, Mikey Jr. and The Stone Cold Blues. Bring a blanket or chair. Food and beverage available. No pets, coolers, no open beverage or outside alcohol. 1-800-207-6277.

August 13-Sept. 2– Staunton Music Festival - Staunton.
9th annual Staunton Music Festival. Featuring a piano extravaganza, a festive concert, chamber music, opera, baroque, and  classical music at various locations. Food and drinks will be served at select locations. For more information call 540-885-7873.

August 14-19 - Rockingham County Fair - Harrisonburg
Listed as one of the nation's top 10 agricultural fairs, the Rockingham County Fair is returning for another successful year! Ride rides, visit animals, see livestock shows, eat great fair food, and catch up with your neighbor. http://www.rockinghamcountyfair.com

August 15 - Little Big Town in Concert - Harrisonburg
Come see country music superstars Little Big Town at the Rockingham County Fair! ; Grandstand seating $10.

August 17 - Lonestar in Concert -  Harrisonburg
Come see country music superstars Lonestar at the Rockingham County Fair! Reserved seats are $30; grandstand $25.

August 18 - Fridays on the Square - Harrisonburg
Features King Bees swing music. The free concert starts at 7pm on the Court House lawn.

September 2 - Massanutten Mountain Bluegrass Festival - Massanutten
Featuring music by Steep Canyon Rangers, Jackass Flats, Kruger Brothers, and Grassy Ridge. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of event available online at www.massanuttenevents.com Massanutten General Store 1-800-207-6277 Or Plan 9 Records Proceeds Benefit WVPT Virginia Public Television

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