We are finally just around the corner from another glorious spring here in East Tennessee, which means it’s a great time of year to start planning those exciting outdoor adventures again. There are so many things to do in East Tennessee, making your options for
Do you have to stay two nights to come to Whitestone? Answer: No. That answer would make a short blog, so let me explain. It’s easier for housekeeping if a guest stays more than one night – less linenes, less cleaning, etc. By requiring a
In the master plan for Whitestone I wanted to have a covered bridge for the entrance. I thought it was important to have some symbol of getting inside the “sanctuary.” Since there was no creek for a covered bridge and East Tennessee is
Cheap or expensive is relative to the reason you came. The cost is relative. Examples: If you are driving from Michigan to Florida and you need a place to sleep from 11pm to 7am, Whitestone is expensive. Maybe you and your spouse have
It’s amazing to me how we name things incorrectly! Like calling the instrument that makes an irritating, obnoxious noise and alerts us to the start of our day an “alarm” clock. It just doesn’t see right to greet the new day “alarmed.” The
East Tennessee is an absolutely beautiful area to visit. It’s a land of lush green foliage, gently rolling hills, beautiful lakes and shorelines, sweeping valleys, and the loftiest peaks in the Eastern United States. Life here in East Tennessee happens at a relaxed pace, where
A recent survey showed that one of the top reasons people don’t come to a bed and breakfast is that they don’t want to eat at a common commutable table. Certainly there are people who enjoy meeting new folks. They would be very
As you begin to make plans for your big day, we urge you to consider having a wedding in the rolling hills of East Tennessee. East Tennessee is one of the most picturesque areas in the country. Step onto the property at Whitestone Country Inn, and you’ll see
How many of you really knew what you were doing when you got married? It really doesn’t matter how long you knew each other before the wedding or how much you love each other now, most couples say there were lots of surprises
One of the most frequent questions at The Whitestone Country Inn is, “Do bed and breakfasts have private baths?” I was surprised that this was still an issue in people’s minds. Certainly there was a time when many bed and breakfasts did have shared baths.
