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Stonewall's August Newsletter
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In This
Month's Edition:
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Happy Back to School!
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Guests who have stayed at the Inn
The Heatwole Family
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Meet
the Heatwole Family
and "General Jackson"!
Meet the Heatwole Family that was here to marry of one of
their Kinfolk. One beautiful morning, as the family enjoyed
our "Breakfast to Remember" on our outside Paradise Cafe, Neil
(the little guy character with the no hair) mused,” Ahhh, the
only thing missing from this perfect gathering scene is the
house dog sitting next to us to pet!" Where-upon Wayne gave
some realistic barks from the kitchen while preparing their
Croissant French Toast and Stonewall Jackson Hash! Everyone
roared and other guests came running to the kitchen to see the
Stonewall Jackson Dog.
Wayne and "General Jackson"
Long story short, the family bought
us a wonderful house dog, which was quickly named "General
Jackson". He is easily cared for, very well behaved, and will
greet every guest on arrival as he has a permanent place in
the large living hall reception room, next to the guest book.
He barks on request and loves to be petted! Thanks to Neil
and the Heatwole family for giving us our wonderful "essential
house dog". He is great company and the health department
does not object to his being here! You will love General
Jackson too.
August
Special
Refer
a Friend and a Doug Lockard Special!
Refer a friend, have
them stay with us and you will receive $25.00 off Coupon!
Recommend "A Night's Delight ~ A Breakfast to Remember"
to a friend!
Click here to send the
Stonewall Jackson Inn's website to a friend!
And
Doug Lockard
Photographs and Note Cards Special 30% discount!
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Wayne's Adventures
I'm Moving in With Audrey!!! I know you
remember Audrey, our beautiful and friendly ghost. Audrey was
the long time owner and Artist whose studio was in our Attic,
where she now resides. Her name is on the Attic door and her
undraped self-portrait hangs over the fireplace in the spacious
reception room just inside our front door. She is a very sweet
ghost but is a lovely mischievous gal who loves to play tricks
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As I have retired from my clinical
practice, I am renovating Audrey's studio to make a
private Attic Office and personal area. It should turn out to
Audrey's satisfaction as it will have a wet bar, bath, skylights
and a 4th floor Crow's Nest Deck to enjoy an outdoor star gazing
vista and lounging area. To give you a glimpse, the pictures
show the work in progress. We hope that it should be completed
in a month or two, but renovating an old attic is a creative
design and architectural challenge as much has to be MacGyvered
"on-the-fly". Audrey and I are having a wonderful time and
adventure together, Thus it will have creativity and aesthetic
character in appearance and be functional for us as well. Of
course, we would be happy to show you our new digs when it is
done, so I will give you progress photos and reports along the
way.
Travel Tip
Vacationing with your pets can be extremely rewarding if you
take the time to do some research in advance. If your pets will
be staying with you in your room here are some of the questions
you should ask when making your reservation:
- Do they accept pets? Guide books and hotel directories are
a great resource, but pet policies change often so you should
always verify the current policy.
- Are there any pet fees or deposits? Are they per pet or
per room? Are they daily or one time only? Is the deposit
refundable?
- Am I limited to certain type rooms? Many places will
also limit you to a street view.
- Are there any areas that I can't go with my pet?
- Do they offer anything special for pets? There are places
that cater to those traveling with their pets, so it doesn't
hurt to ask. There are 5 star resorts that offer pet sitting,
pet walking, welcome gifts and room service items.
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"15 Days at Stonewall Jackson Inn"
We are adding a
new feature to our website identified as "15 Days at
Stonewall Jackson Inn". Each "Day" shows an itinerary we
have recommended to guests. All have been ecstatic
about these day trips from the Inn. Here is one of the
super fine day trips that one might travel to see the
valley sites, and enjoy while staying with us.
- The Skyline Drive/Luray
Caverns/Blue Stone Inn
Big Meadows
Travel 33 east 25 miles to the Continental
Divide's Skyline Drive, recognized as being one of the
top 10 most beautiful roads in the United States. Enter
the Shenandoah National Park turning north, traveling
about 40 minutes on the beautiful Skyline Drive to Big
Meadows.
You cannot miss
'The Meadow.' The entire Big Meadows area is a mesa on
the mountain top. One end of this mesa is 'The Meadow,'
a large, open area carpeted with mosses, grasses,
wildflowers, and patches of dogwoods, under which, herds
of deer congregate. Ten Thousand years ago, this area
was used by the native Indians as productive hunting
grounds. More recently, in the 1930's, it was the
location of one of the largest CCC (Civilian
Conservation Corps) camps in the Park. Recognizing
that this could be a major tourist attraction, the NPS
(National Park Service) incorporated a complete lodging
facility in the area when it was deeded the land for
development into a National Park. The Meadow is there
for you to step into another world. Park your car and
take a walk.
Don't worry ...
you won't be walking on off-limits grounds.. The
Rangers encourage people to explore everywhere. .
Deer use these trails daily, so there are literally
hundreds of small trails in the Meadow to explore the
entire mesa. So follow their trails, it results in the
Meadow retaining its natural state. Be aware, however,
that during rainy periods, the lowest point of the
meadow turns into a swamp with ankle deep water and
muck. During that time, it is called 'Big Meadows Swamp'
---- something you don't expect to see at 3500 feet.
While hiking here,
you see deer and countless species of birds, so take
along our complimentary copy of our guide to "Virginia
Birding and Wildlife Trails". Breaths deeply, walk
slowly and enjoy the smells of hundreds of varieties of
wildflowers, thistle, and the wonderful scent of Pine.
You can also walk from here (12 miles, round trip) to
Hoover Camp, the summer home and the beautiful
Presidential Retreat on the Rapidian River. President
Hoover directed the Department of Interior to find a
site for a presidential retreat that was within two
hours of the White House, with a native trout stream
running through it and be mosquito free. It remained
the Presidential summer camp until Camp David was
constructed as a more proximate and a less rustic place
for the president to entertain guests.
Plan at least
one hour or so to walk and meander in the Big Meadow.
Being there at sunrise, or about an hour before
dusk, is when the highest populations of deer emerge
from the surrounding forest. During the summer, it is
not unusual to count between 10-100 deer grazing on the
Big Meadow at Dusk. As well, they are used to people
and one can approach to within a few feet of them. In
the winter and early spring, those counts diminish by
half or more.
The dining room at
Big Meadows Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Feast your eyes on the scenic valley below, while
savoring an unforgettable meal of mountain favorites
like the Apple Smoked Pork Chop or (Teddy) Roosevelt's
Fried Chicken. Top it off with a local specialty,
blackberry ice cream pie. Enjoy the ambiance of the New
Market Taproom (in the dining room building) with a
specialty drink and family-friendly nightly
entertainment.
http://www.visitshenandoah.com
Click
her to Look at a live cam shot of Shenandoah National
Park!
Luray Caverns
Drive north 19.5 miles on Skyline Drive to State
Route 211 and turn west toward Luray, traveling 11.5
miles and the very popular Luray Caverns. Stroll along
the well-lighted, paved walkways that wind through the
huge chambers to explore cathedral-sized rooms with
soaring ceilings, towering columns and breathtaking
stalactites, and gaze into mirror-perfect pools of clear
water. Knowledgeable guides will enrich your experience
with stories about the caverns' discovery and the
science behind the natural wonders being viewed. The
caverns also hold the world's only “Stalacpipe” Organ
that plays its hauntingly beautiful music on natural
formations.
http://www.luraycaverns.com
Luray Caverns annually attracts visitors from throughout
North America and more than 50 foreign countries.
Located in the heart of the northern Shenandoah Valley!
The Blue Stone
Inn
Now continue your travel west on Route 211 winding
up and down the Massanutten Mountain, into and through
the historic town of New Market, picking up the renowned
Lee-Jackson Highway, Route 11 South. (Route 11 was added
to the state highway system in 1918 and extends through
the Great Valley 1,645 miles). After 20 or so miles,
stop in Lacey Springs at The Blue Stone Inn for dinner
in a rustic atmosphere and is a secret, local
favorite, family owned since 1949.
Known for their outstanding choice steaks and fresh
seafood in a relaxed Valley setting. Read the Customer
Reviews at this link:
Blue Stone Inn |
Reserve Your Room Now!
Gift
Shop
Our gift
shop has many items that will remind you of your stay with
us.
The gift
shop includes:
Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia Cookbooks
Stonewall Jackson Inn Luxury Sheets
Stonewall Jackson Inn Cups and Mugs
Stonewall Jackson Inn Shirts and Tee-Shirts
Stonewall Jackson Inn Chef Coats
Doug Lockard Photographs and Note Cards Special 30% discount
during August
Historic Union and Confederate desk flag sets
Click here to View
Stonewall Jackson Inn's Gift-Shop!
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New
Business Partner
Majestic
Touch Massage Therapy
Welcome
Majestic Touch Massage Therapy!
Steve will come to the Inn to provide a massage in the
privacy of your own room or go to his studio! Majestic Touch
provides all types of massages and you can have an hour or
hour and half massages!
Massages in the privacy of your room are from $80.00 to
$90.00 for an hour
Massages at his studio (located behind the Valley Mall) are
$70.00 to $80.00 for an hour
Steve recently gave the massage to former Governor Warner
when he stay with at the Stonewall Jackson Inn last May!
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"Aspiring Innkeeper Internship Opportunity"
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We have
several part and full time Innkeeping internship positions
available for qualified persons who are interested in the
exploration of a career in Innkeeping, and/or train to be
a competent and qualified owner, or manager of a Bed and
Breakfast. These Internships are generally one year in length.
Compensation is furnished by a stipend that is tied to the number
of hours and responsibilities. If needed, housing adjacent to the
Inn is available. Related didactic course work is available
through our partner, James Madison University’s academic
Department of Hospitality, which is proximate to our Inn.
Assistance in career placement and employment will be provided
subsequent to the successful completion of the internship.
Applicants must be available to work weekends and be generally
available on an on-call basis, with exceptions to class schedules
and other such responsibilities. Being a responsible, dedicated,
and highly motivated person with good social skills is essential.
As well, one must be even in temperament and possess a pleasant
personality and appearance, as Host interaction with guests will
be required in the taking of telephone reservations,
check-in, preparing and serving breakfasts and the like.
Housekeeping duties including laundry are also an important
responsibility. Successful applicants will be involved with and
trained in all aspects of B&B Innkeeping operation and management
and will exit with the skills and experience to be an Innkeeper,
Manager or owner of a Bed and Breakfast.
It is preferred that you apply in person, but if that is
not convenient, a resume with picture will be acceptable.
Email your questions and inquiries to
Wayne
owner@StonewallJacksonInn.com
or
Roger
concierge@StonewallJacksonInn.com
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Did you know?
Who was the only Confederate Military
Commander to be pictured on Confederate currency?
General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson!
And now you know!
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Recipe of the Month
Blueberry Sausage
Breakfast Cake
Ingredients
3/4 pound pork sausage
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Day before: Cook sausage and drain well. Stir together flour, baking
powder, and baking soda.
In large mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add sugars and beat
until well-blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream to creamed ingredients;
mix well.
Fold in sausage and berries.
Pour batter into ungreased 13"x9"x2" baking pan. Sprinkle pecans on
top. Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350şF. Bake 35-40 minutes, until done. Cool on wire
rack.
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Calendar of Events
For more information on
any event, please call us at 800-445-5330 or
Harrisonburg
Tourism and Visitors Bureau.
***Innkeeper's Choice***
2007 Heritage Lecture: The Lessons of History
Aug 4 2007,7PM | Robins Foundation Theater, Jamestown
Settlement
Dr. Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize winning author and
presidential historian, will share her experiences in writing
presidential biographies on Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D.
Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Advance
reservations are recommended!.
View Map & Directions
The World Famous Count Basie Orchestra
Aug 4 2007,8:00pm | Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
View Map & Directions >
"Death Trap"
Aug 9 2007,8:00pm | Playhouse Court Square Theater
The Playhouse, Harrisonburg's community-supported theatre
presents Ira Levin's "Deathtrap". A Broadway playwright puts
murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script in this
cat-and-mouse suspense/comedy.
Recommended for mature audiences.
http://www.courtsquaretheater.com
Plant Propagation Workshops
Aug 11 2007,3:00pm - 5:00pm | Arboretum Pavilion at JMU,
Harrisonburg, VA
Cost: $15 per session. Led by Brian Wagner of Hyla Brook Farms
along with David O'Neill and Lisa Bauer of the Arboretum. This
series will provide an in depth look at plant propagation. Each
session will address a different propagation technique including
softwood and hardwood cuttings, and seed germination strategies.
There will be an introductory lecture that provides the theory
and details of propagation and then hands on time to prepare and
practice with plant material. Each participant will take home
new plants. Bring gloves and dress to get dirty.
http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum
Rockingham County Fair
Aug 13-18 2007 | Rockingham County Fairgrounds
For more information on events and activities at the fair please
go to
http://www.rockinghamcountyfair.com
Tom Principato
Aug 17 2007,7:00-9:00PM | Fridays On The Square
A favorite from last year, this highly acclaimed rockin' blues
artist is back! Sponsored by Crutchfield. Bring dinner or take
out and picnic on the Square! Rain location: The Artful
Dodger. All events are free and open to the public. http://Fridaysonthesquare.com
View Map & Directions >
***Innkeeper's Choice***
This is a great Tournament!!
Natural Chimneys Jousting Tournament
Aug 18 2007 | Natural Chimneys State Park, Mt. Solon, VA
Jousting -Older than the Kentucky Derby, older than
baseball--born in the Middle Ages and nursed by chivalry--that's
the story of jousting, a test of horsemanship, balance and
marksmanship. America's oldest consecutively run sporting event
takes place in a revival of medieval pageantry.
Natural
Chimneys Jousting Tournament
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Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
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(800) 445-5330
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