It’s a wrap! The last night of Hanukkah, the 8th night, was December 25th, and, as you can see, we had all the candles lit on our Hanukkiot- better know in the USA as Menorahs! The tag #ALLLIGHTSNIGHT is from Chabad, and it’s a fun way to share your Menorahs Read more…
Chef Dan & I had a lovely evening last night (Aug. 27, 2022) at the J.Q. Dickenson Saltworks in Malden, West Virginia (Charleston), at their “BBQ & Bluegrass” event. There was live Bluegrass music by Kanawha Tradition, & a whole local hog was smoked by Chef Mike Moore of Uncle Read more…
This is a story about growing etrogs in West Virginia… First, a bit about etrogs! An etrog (or esrog) is a special kind of citron that is used in celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the fall. Sukkot is one of the Jewish “High Holidays”; it comes after Rosh Read more…
This year’s garden wasn’t perfect, by any means, but the hot peppers- all of them in pots on the front patio of the Elkhorn Inn this year- did great! When October arrived, and frost was imminent, with the pepper plants still covered in peppers, as they always are, Dan did Read more…
Cass Scenic Railroad Sharp’s Kissing Bridge West Virginia is open for business and #vacation #travel fun! Come on down! NOTE: Due to possible COVID-19 restrictions, which seem to be changing daily, before you travel or book Anything, CALL every place you want to go and make SURE they are open and operating! I Read more…
Elkhorn Inn ATV Guests! ATVing from the Elkhorn Inn! ATVing home to the Elkhorn Inn… Believe it or not, one of the main reasons Dan and I chose to save and restore the historic “Coal Heritage Trail” building we would open as the Elkhorn Inn, and move to McDowell Co., Read more…
Elisse – and the Elkhorn Inn- just made “Decorating on a Dime”!Decorating on a Dime: Restoring the Elkhorn Inn We’re excited to introduce and feature Elisse Jo Goldstein-Clark of the Elkhorn Inn & Theatre. This historic Inn has been called “the gallery you can sleep in”, and it’s truly a Read more…