Guest Comments

The Holmes Family (Mount Olive, NC)

November 27, 2011
My small family in recent years has made a tradition of going away for Thanksgiving. Disney, Outer Banks, and now Asheville.

This is the most wonderful place to stay. The cabin is huge and has everything you need to spend a few relaxing days. The fireplace was the extra touch.
We explored downtown, went on a food tour, went to the Biltmore one evening, and had Thanksgiving at Deerpark. Last night we went on the Polar Express. What a fantastic time.

This is definitely a destination that we would return to. Any season would be fine.
Thanks for a Wonderful Vacation.
The Holmes Family
Mount Olive, NC

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The Sisters from Jacksonville (Jacksonville, Florida)

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The Long Family & Maguire Family (Charlottesville, Va/ Duluth, Ga)

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The Davis's (Easley, SC)

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Katy

Katy and Chris Cannarozzo

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Mary & Jennifer (Cary, NC)

January 6, 2012

We have had a wonderful time here at Willow Winds. We come every year to Asheville, but this is our first time here. Everything has just been Perfect. Sitting in front of the fireplace with my husband has been so cozy. The staff has been so friendly and helpful in finding something to do off the beaten path. The Biltmore is breathtaking as will as driving the Blue Ridge Parkway…..so many things to do here. We will be back this summer with the kids!

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Dinesh, Blanca and Oliver (Palm Beach)

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year!!!

Great accommodations, great cabin and excellent hospitality. We felt like it truly was a “Home away from Home”. Nice touches with linens, wood for fireplace, etc.

Talk about providing guests with A to Z! With laundry detergent, fabric softener, to tissues, extra towels, and DVD’s for entertainment.

High speed internet and the King size bed was large enough for my wife, myself, and our 2 yr. old son…..We will definitely be back next year again in December. Pat, Linda, Mary & Sandy all are excellent women.

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Yosuke and Chikako (Japan)

November 11, 2011

We never stayed at such a wonderful Cabin!! This time we had two days, Next time would like to stay at least one week.

Dupont State Forest is great! Especially “High Falls” and “Triple Falls”

Thank you Willow Winds

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Lisa & Greg (Cary, NC )

We have been amazed since we drove up!! The cabin is very comfortable, clean, and Home-y!!

We were impressed with the little things like dish soap, laundry soap…things we didn’t have to buy!

Love the atmosphere and felt like we were the only ones for miles around once we walked into the cabin. Loved our Stay!!

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Susan (Clemmons)

October 11, 2011

JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!

I will definitely come back.

I loved it here.

So peaceful and luxurious as well.

Keep up the great Job!

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Chris and Sheila (Augusta)

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Ray and Jennifer (Pittsburg)

January 1, 2012

We had a great time at Willow Winds!

Caught fish, fed the squirrel, and RELAXED.

The Biltmore was beautiful, Moes BBQ was outstanding!

We will be back

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Tony and Lynn (Axton, Va)

December 19, 2011

Our stay has been wonderful! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend our 20^th anniversary! The trout pond was excellent and the fat squirrel was a delight. We will be coming back! Thanks!

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B.T. (LaPorte, Texas)

October 17, 2011

What a beautiful day! My husband and I spent 2 nights at Kathy’s Kabin – BEAUTIFUL and VERY private! We needed to stay one more night to visit with my husband’s brother and his family who live nearby and were very fortunate that Mom’s Cabins had a vacancy. Sooooo, we switched cabins and when we walked thru the door, Moms was Just as Breathtaking as Kathy’s!

The beautiful beams on the ceiling are so impressive! But to top that was the view from the balcony out the back door! The gorgeous “English” type garden, the pond and fountain, THE TREES with their beautiful fall colors and the gorgeous American flag in front of the waterfall!! Thank you for all of this!

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Kelly, Steve, Lisa, Gary (Naples)

October 14, 2011

We had a great time enjoying the beautiful fall weather. Willow Winds is a wonderful place to stay. We hope to come back soon. The people, the pumpkin patch display, the fat squirrelsJ, the fireplace, etc. All too Wonderful. A great change from South Florida.

Thank you!     

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Lindy & William, Caroline & Lou Lou (Southfield, Mi)

The four of us came for some much needed rest and relaxation….an alternative reality…We were not disappointed!

We will miss....

*The sounds of lighted fountains

* The flock of bluebirds

* The bellowing of bullfrogs

* The butterflies’ on crape myrtle

And the many hours spent laughing and sharing a few family secrets and stories.

Three Cheers for Sisters!!

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Melissa (Bristol)

December 12, 2011

Thank you all for the use of this wonderful cabin. It brought peace and serenity. I found it odd, since it was on my dad’s birthday, that the cabin is named Dad’s Diggs! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

                                                God Bless You,

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The Bugge's (Riverview, Florida)

November 20, 2011

We absolutely love this cabin and this area. Willow Winds is so beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed the hiking & game room & we even made a fire in the fireplace. It was a novelty for the kids!

We will definitely be back!

                                                The Bugge’s

                                                Riverview, Fl.

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Ray, Becky and Joyce (Freemont)

October 2, 2011

What a wonderful Cabin!

Willow Winds is a beautiful, peaceful, & very relaxing place to stay. We really enjoyed our walk around the grounds and watching the playful squirrels chase each other around our deck (and also peeking in the door window!). The gardens and fountains are beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay here this past week. So many things to see and do in and around the Asheville area. More than we could see or do & we would love to come back and see the sites we missed. But staying at Willow Winds is a Must!

Thank you to the staff here at Willow Winds. Everyone is so friendly & helpful and always smiling!

                                                Thanks for a memorable vacation!!

                                                Ray & Becky & Joyce

                                                Freemont, OH

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Kari and Jerry

October 2011

Another beautiful holiday here at Willow Winds.  This is our 4th trip here.  We were actually in the same cabin on Oct 2009.  It's not just a home away from home...it has now become our HOME!  We feel so relaxed, so at home, and so, so very comfortable here.  The weather has been perfect for us.  We enjoyed the one day rain, the autumn colors are at it's peak this time.  Everywhere we go we say to each other "Wow Look"!!  We continue to love Willow Winds and will be back again.

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Andy and Sarabeth

Our second trip to Willow Winds - stayed in "Tracey's Twin" and now "Cora's Pine".  Enjoyed this year just as much as last year.  We are already looking forward to coming back next fall.

Can't say enough about how nice the cabin is, the staff, and the premises.  We are so close to town and lots to do, but yet feel very secluded.  The view from the deck and  the fountains never grows old!

We will definitely be back!!

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Lew and Gina (Nelbourne, Florida)

October 2011

This is our 8th visit to Willow Winds!! We obviously love it here.  We have done everything...zip lining, White water rafting, Hiking, Biking, and eating at great restaurants.  Make sure you spend time in the cabin.  It's so easy to go, go, go.  However, its so peaceful here and everyone should make time for that.

Peaceful fountains and hammocks, Peaceful rocking chair porch time, Peaceful romantic nights with the sparkle of the fireplace.  Good Times!!!

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Bill and Julie (October 2011)

Nice Place.  Really enjoyed our stay!!  Saw three deer one day and two the next.  Tried Tupelo Honey Cafe -- Yum.  Overall just a very nice enjoyable fall trip.

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JENNA AND RICK (Naples Florida)

Our 2nd stay at Cora's Pine.  Back for another week of laid-back pure joy!  We love cooking our food in this cabin and enjoy the view of massive trees, scenic pond and sunset lighting from our balcony.  Willow Winds makes sure our stay is special by providing a clean place to stay, easy connection to internet, and a multitute of things to do around the premises.

As Naples, Fl is a beach paradise, Willow Winds is a Mountain Paradise.  We are lucy to have found this place and will continue to come back.

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John and Christine

This was our 5th visit to Willow Winds.  We normally stay at Andrew's Attic.  However, due to changing work schedules, we had to move our October reservation up a month, and Larry's Lodge was the only cabin available.  We found Larry's to be just as nice as Andrew's.  We will have a tough decision between the two cabins for our next visit....Thanks to the staff at Willow Winds for making this such a great place to visit.  John and Christine,

September 2011

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Sharon

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Kelly, Stu and Avery

November 2011

We loved it here. The hot tub, the fireplace, hammock, comfy bed. And it's in a perfect location. We will be back with friends!,  Kelly, Stu and Avery

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Marie and Doug

We wanted a quiet, relaxing getaway in the woods with maybe a trickling stream nearby. Saw the ad for this place in N.C. Travel Guide. We called at the last minute... and fortunately there were two cabins to choose from. We picked a Winner! So pleased just like home without the hassles of home.

After walking around the property, it looks like Lady Luck was looking out for us. Loved sitting out on the porch; wonderful breeze; fountain nearby (to replace the stream). Everything's so comfy, clean

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Kathy and Jim

We came back to Asheville to celebrate our 10th anniversary. The first time we had a week, just the two of us. But this time Hurricane Irene had other plans for us.

Our time here at Willow Winds was wonderful and I agree with all other guests' comments about the staff ~ very pleasant & helpful.

We went to the Biltmore Monday & Tuesday ~ first day the house, second day the winery...... Definitely worth the two day pass.

On Wednesday we went up to the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mt. Mitchell ~ Highly recommend this journey.

Thursday ~ our anniversary ~ we came to the decision that we would have to leave a day early to head back to Virginia Beach to prepare for the hurricane bummer!

Good news is ~ generators are readily available here and we are returning with two!

Favorites:

The Hot Tub, the Scenery, & The Privacy.....

All & all we had a wonderful week and we have discovered we enjoy taking off for the week with just the two of us!

Kathy & Jim

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Jim and Sharon (Michigan)

We came here for a short getaway from our home & faily in Michigan and we've had a wonderful time.  The Willow Winds property proved to be all that it had promised and then some.  We hope to return with our kids sometime.  Asheville was a lot of fun too -- very different from what we're used to.  Our favorite eatery was Jack of the Wood's, We tried the Scotch eggs, some local brew's and the Sheppard's pie...all accompanied by some very talented bluegrass musicians.

Thanks Willow Winds for a great place to stay

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Bob & Carol, Ted & Alice AKA Jerry & Sharon, Ron & Linda (Chandler, AZ)

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at Willow Winds. And as promised, the weather was beautiful. As peaceful and beautiful as Willow Winds is in March, we can only imagine the beauty of the place with the flowers in bloom and leaves on the trees.

We will surely recommend this place to others coming to the Asheville area.

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Bev Beach (Greenville, SC)

You are so blessed to have such a wonderful retreat. Thank you for sharing it. It is a gem & a wonderful place to relax!

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Rachel & Josh (Nashville, TN)

This has been one of the best experiences. We joined our friends Chris & Amy for the weekend and we have had a blast. The hot tub was fabulous. It started snowing.

March 5, 2011

Thank you for a fantastic visit! We were rained on and snowed on but we didn't care because we watched it from the hot tub. It was a wonderful getaway and we definitely hope to return.

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Kristopher & Amy (Sanford, NC)

We found this wonderful place looking online. When we saw it we knew this is where we wanted to come. Beautiful scenery, cozy cabin, & hot tub!

We have really enjoyed our stay. Cabin is one of the best we have stayed in. The goodies in the tin and fridge was a nice surprise for us. Everything is Welcoming!!

We will gladly tell our friends of our stay & visit here. We enjoyed waking up to snow dusting on the ground. It felt like Home. Thanks!

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Rocky & Harriet (West Palm Beach, Fl)

March 8-15, 2011

What a great retreat! This is our 4th visit to Willow Winds ~ We Just Love the calm, peaceful atmosphere. Mikes Places is soooo wonderful. We'll be back next year. Thanks to the great staff who have been so helpful on our visits. Please keep up the great work!

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Robbie & Faye (Piedmont, S.C)

As with our past six visits to Willow Winds, we have looked forward to coming back all year. March 20 marks our 7th wedding anniversary and there is no better place to spend it than at Willow Winds!

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M & D Dunbar (Briercrest, SK)

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely, well equipped comfortable cottage.

Wonderful to be so secluded and quiet ~ yet so close to shopping etc.

Such comfortable beds & pillows, a very important item indeed!

The grounds are lovely; even in early spring ~ love those fountains! Our thanks to Pat & Linda for being so friendly & accommodating.

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Carl (Williamston, SC)

Our first visit to Willow Winds. Thanks to special friends Robbie & Faye for making this trip possible. We have truly enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful place with lots of places to visit. We love the cabin, it was wonderful. We will never forget our stay at Willow Winds. We hope to visit again. Thanks!

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Doug & Peggy Letson (Tampa, FL)

We spent 4 nights at Sophia's Sapphire. What a wonderful, well cared for place. Willow Winds is a great place for Rest & Relaxation, all of the amenities are well thought out. We would love a return visit!

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Mollie & Grant (Charlotte, NC)

First Evening:

Dinner at Medesto's & Downtown Asheville. The lovely floating notes of the alto sax from the street corner and dining alfresco were the best of this experience.

Saturday:

The Biltmore House. A thought provoking glimpse of a magnificent and almost incomprehensible life style from 1900.

Sunday:

The Grove Park Inn. In approach right out of German fairy tale, a view of valley and distant mountains and a brunch that is an epicurean's delight.

* Take it all in ~ live in the moment and don't let it go by too fast before you realize just how lucky you are to be right here ~ Right Now.

To many more stays at Willow Winds!

Second trip to Willow Winds with the Love of my Life. Never fails to be the best place to reconnect and fall in love all over again. I will always cherish this place in my heart. Don't want to leave!

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Carol & Bob

Carol & Bob had a wonderful time in Asheville and especially at Willow Winds. I highly recommend reading the coffee table book in your cabin before starting to see the area. We enjoyed Biltmore, particularly the Gardens and Winery. The Farmers Market on Saturday. Breakfast at Corner Kitchen and dinners at Fiore's, The Market Place, & Frankie Bones.

The property and natural landscape at Willow Winds is sooo relaxing & the cottage is well appointed and comfortable. Walking the areas hills was a little difficult for us Florida flatlanders, but enjoyable.

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Janette Corum, J. Self, J. Beck, J.Meadows

We found Willow winds while researching for our 2nd annual girl's trip ~ three sisters and our wonderful mother. We had a wonderful time at Beautiful Biltmore! It was nice to come back to "Mom's Manor" and relax. We loved the pond, fountains, and hot tub. After a day of walking it was a nice retreat.

Thanks for a most relaxing and memorable atmosphere to enjoy time with my sisters and mother. We Loved It!!

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Marie, Caroline, Eric, & Charlotte

Fabulous accommodations

Fabulous scenery

Comfortable and Home like.

We had a great dinner at Rezaz's. Of course the Biltmore was amazing. We took the Architecture tour.

Thanks for Everything!

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Grant & Mollie (Charlotte, NC)

Well, you've done it again!! This was our second visit to Sophia's Saphire, and it certainly won't be our last. This house and this city have a magical way of letting you forget about the stresses back home and just relax, find yourself and remind you and your love exactly what is important in your lives. We had a fabulous time in the drum circle downtown Friday and dinner at Jerusalem Gardens. Saturday kicked off with breakfast at Tupelo Honey, then a 3 hour canoe trip down the French Broad through the Biltmore Estate. We highly recommend this as it was 3 peaceful hours of nothing but nature and love.

Saturday night we did the Brew's Cruise which was a fun way to learn about and drink local beer, but even a better way to make some fun friends for the night. Today, Corner Kitchen and bike rides! This place really is heaven!

Sophia's Sapphire is our favorite place to get away when we want to go "off the map" and just spend time together. We fall in love more and more every day because of our special getaways and it reminds each other that this is what's important in life.

Sophia, we'll see you again soon!!

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Art & Bernie (Upstate NY)

May 3- 11, 2011

One of our best vacations ever with the Willow Winds cabin being part of what made it that way for us!

Drove the Blue Ridge Parkway one day to Blowing Rock, a long drive but breathtaking views all the way.

Went to the Folk Art Center another day ~ lots of local art, jewelry, & crafts.

Went to Billy Grahams Training Center at the Cove & if you are a follower well worth seeing the beautiful grounds, chapel, & history of Grahams life.

Did Biltmore Estate another day ~ Incredible! A lot of $$, even with the discount here, but it really something to see!

Downtown Asheville is great ~ lots of music, shopping, interesting restaurants. Tupelo Honey was a favorite ~ we went twice. The French Broad Chocolate Lounge on Lexington was another for their signature hot & cold sipping chocolates and other exquisite desserts & truffles in a very laid back atmosphere.

Went to the stadium for a ballgame downtown. The Asheville Tourists play there regularly ~ Lots of Fun!

Went to UNC Asheville and wandered the lovely grounds and botanical gardens there ~ nice.

Hiked the beautiful Blue Ridge Trail (Mountains-to-Sea) right in back of Willow Winds ~ it is beautiful!

Went to Barley's ~ some great pizza, which is cheap, delicious, and can be had by the slice. Mo's BBQ, Luella's BBQ, 12 Bones Smokehouse ~ all very good!

The daily hot tub (and we really have never been hot tub people) was sooo relaxing! One of the best parts of our stay here.

We also loved the hammock out back, playing ping pong, air hockey, basketball, etc for free down at the office.

Pat & Mary could not be nicer! And everything in this cabin is exceptional ~ we want to live here!

Thank you, and we hopefully will be back ~ We've told our friends already!

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Michael & Carolyn (Safety Harbor, FL)

This was our first visit here and we love it. We hiked the trail up the hill, went to Biltmore and saw downtown Asheville. The accommodations have been quiet, soothing and comfortable. Thanks!

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Mark & Karen (New London, NC)

We had originally planned to spend our honeymoon at one of the "fancy" hotels in the area. We saw WillowWinds online and when we got here we knew we'd made the right choice. A second home with a return visit in the future.

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Sheryl, Steve, & Family (Jacksonville, FL)

May 19-23, 2011

ANOTHER GREAT TIME! Thanks!

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Joyce Peters

Also we enjoyed the "comforts of home" with very comfortable mattresses & bedding. Thank you! I also appreciated the diversity of the trees & plants growing here at Willow Winds. A very "enchanting" atmosphere has been established. Thank you!

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Judi Irons (Scottsdale, AZ)

Staying at Greg's Cabin at Willow Winds proved to be a great choice. I loved having my green tea in the morning on the outdoor balcony looking out at the Tulip trees and listening to the sounds of the fountains. The location was perfect: close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Downtown Asheville, and the Airport. There is so much to do here in this beautiful and majestic landscape!

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W.R. & Frances Hampton (Tallahassee, FL)

Great Trip. Cabin had everything we needed. Will recommend Willow Winds to our friends! Thanks Pat!

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The Holland's

Wonderful ~ the weather, the accommodations, the scenery!

We will be back.

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Tami, Dave, Annette, Cliff, & Doris

What a wonderful find this place was!! We trusted the internet and were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful these cabins are!!

Our trip was a family reunion of sorts. We will be Back!!

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Chris, Gary, Frank, & Sandy

Beautiful setting, very peaceful & relaxing. The cabins and grounds were immaculate. Landscaping & water features were outstanding. Convenient to Asheville attractions. Will sure recommend to friends. Staff was very accommodating. Hope to return.

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Leah & Itzik (Israel)

We had a great time!

You have a beautiful place. Keep it going until we come again!

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Anonymous

I'm sitting on my favorite rocking chair on the large covered porch ~ looking down the grass hill, past the herb garden to the lovely fish and fountain pond, surrounded by thick trees of every description including two of my favorite ~ Weeping Willows.

The grill is heating; waiting for the lamb chops I bought at the Farmers Market this morning.

I enter the living room with the high ceiling, stone fireplace, leather couches and rocking chairs; which many years ago was a one room cabin.

Sunlight filters through one of the long glass sliding doors which through the other I see my hammock waiting for me.

I'm home again; "Pat's Place" is mine.

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Chris & Shanna (Kingsland, GA)

We spent our honeymoon here; this place has made for the best honeymoon ever!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The grounds here are gorgeous! Biltmore is a must to see, Chocolate Fetish truffles were amazing...worth the money. Also Luella's BBQ was amazing ~ get the sweet potato appetizer...yummy!

We will be back!

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