We recently had a guest who was avoiding animal products in his diet for health reasons, but his wife thought he would relax his rules while staying at our B&B for two nights. When I told him that I had … Continue reading
If you have even a passing interest in live theater or film, this weekend (February 26 & 27) is the best weekend of the winter to be in Shepherdstown, WV. Here’s the lineup: The season teaser for the 2011 Contemporary … Continue reading
It looks like it’s going to be a much nicer President’s Day, weather-wise, in 2011 than it was in 2010. With clear weather and no snow on the ground, I’d like to suggest a tour of the Washington Heritage Trail, … Continue reading
In addition to the just-announced 21st season of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, our hometown of Shepherdstown is lucky to have a community theater doing thought-provoking original plays in a local venue. Just in time for the three-day President’s Day … Continue reading
Last but not least in the stores featured in our Valentine’s Day countdown, the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop and Bakery offers a large selection of treats for the holidays, including ginormous heart-shaped cookies, confetti-d brownies, and holiday-topped iced cupcakes like the … Continue reading
For funky, inexpensive jewelry, accessories and clothing for your Valentine, the selection is outstanding at The Sky’s the Limit on German Street next to Town Run. Pictured to the right are some of the dangly, ethnic-inspired earrings, a bowl brimming … Continue reading
If your valentine has a spiritual side, you may find the perfect gift at On the Wings of Dreams on German Street near the corner of Church Street. Various shades of heartstones are arranged in a basket near the counter … Continue reading
Four Seasons Books on German Street has everything you need for your book-loving Valentine – a copy of Brava, Valentine just out in paperback, by Appalachia’s own (and one-time guest at the Inn) Adriana Trigiani. Valentine’s Day cards for young … Continue reading
Oh, the things you can buy for your Valentine at German Street Coffee and Candlery! Fragrant candles (yum, pomegrante), really cute cards, chocolate fondue mix, bath salts in the shapes of flowers and lips, and DeFluri’s chocolates (locally made near … Continue reading
For the fanciest footwear in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, step into Steppin’ Out Shoes & Such on German Street. Red sparkly peek-toe pumps would really light up a Valentine’s dress for a night out, and the red-jeweled gold … Continue reading
