tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post5934085246979213927..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Balsam Mountain Inn, Balsam, North CarolinaBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9918220132078772022012-04-12T20:52:28.563-05:002012-04-12T20:52:28.563-05:00What a beautiful place as well as setting. Lovely...What a beautiful place as well as setting. Lovely.Cicero Singshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48440037863662850452012-04-12T17:33:36.567-05:002012-04-12T17:33:36.567-05:00What a lovely place!!! Added to my "Places to...What a lovely place!!! Added to my "Places to Visit" list. At almost 3 hours drive, looks like a good option for a quick weekend break for me :)Ashwinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101808379883654173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86884363170372779792012-04-12T13:21:35.174-05:002012-04-12T13:21:35.174-05:00I hope last nights weather didn't hit your stu...I hope last nights weather didn't hit your stuff too hard.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-11984966112387392862012-04-11T17:52:30.978-05:002012-04-11T17:52:30.978-05:00That is a beautiful place! I don't think I co...That is a beautiful place! I don't think I could concentrate on a book either....and wouldn't it be wonderful to sit out there while it was raining?Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37859443673443531652012-04-10T23:54:32.668-05:002012-04-10T23:54:32.668-05:00What a beautiful place, I love that porch. I do wo...What a beautiful place, I love that porch. I do wonder how anyone could concentrate on a book with a view like that. <br />I remember visiting Balsam but I don't remember the inn.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67876522520384745892012-04-10T23:30:45.621-05:002012-04-10T23:30:45.621-05:00Looks like a grand old place! I can't wait to ...Looks like a grand old place! I can't wait to see the inside pictures. Those inviting rocking chairs are certainly calling to me. :)<br />It was cool here Easter Sunday and while we had hoped to spend time in our own rockers on our own front porch it didn't happen. <br />Glad to hear you and George had a wonderful weekend.<br />Hugs,<br />CarlettaCarlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-57092562407985524922012-04-10T23:13:38.498-05:002012-04-10T23:13:38.498-05:00What a beautiful, historic and romantic Inn! I...What a beautiful, historic and romantic Inn! I'd love to stay there one day. I can't wait to see the interior photos, Betsy!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-59805964229023149352012-04-10T20:34:48.762-05:002012-04-10T20:34:48.762-05:00This looks like a charming and quaint Inn! I wanna...This looks like a charming and quaint Inn! I wanna go with you next time! :}Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-27185669488804821952012-04-10T18:20:23.032-05:002012-04-10T18:20:23.032-05:00We stayed here once many years ago when I was work...We stayed here once many years ago when I was working in North Georgia. The place just oozed history. You could almost hear the click of heels on those hardwood floors and see those steamer trunks. I was totally charmed. I do remember it was one of the smallest rooms we ever had. Had I known then what I know now, I'd have asked to be moved!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-18308950698596491402012-04-10T16:47:01.653-05:002012-04-10T16:47:01.653-05:00I almost missed this post because it didn't sh...I almost missed this post because it didn't show up for me. Not sure what's going on!! I think you two gypsies have outdone yourselves in this gorgeous place!! Fun.<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23825546799082902482012-04-10T14:15:41.882-05:002012-04-10T14:15:41.882-05:00Look at you...I make two of you!
Linda
http://col...Look at you...I make two of you!<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comTerry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-22894925582886084582012-04-10T10:02:24.546-05:002012-04-10T10:02:24.546-05:00What a neat place and a nice place to stay. You l...What a neat place and a nice place to stay. You look so regal there. And so happy too. Isn't it wonderful that we are able to do all the things we do. Thank Goodness and the good Lord. MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76528963391346404032012-04-10T06:24:40.865-05:002012-04-10T06:24:40.865-05:00I'd love to be sitting on that porch rocking. ...I'd love to be sitting on that porch rocking. Wishes for a terrific Tuesday!Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4156113022510494362012-04-10T05:49:20.743-05:002012-04-10T05:49:20.743-05:00Oooh, I really love the view from the 2nd floor lo...Oooh, I really love the view from the 2nd floor looking over the other wing - great picture!Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-69993931751764624842012-04-09T23:07:27.633-05:002012-04-09T23:07:27.633-05:00Betsy
This is lovely! It reminds me of the ;Grand ...Betsy<br />This is lovely! It reminds me of the ;Grand Hotel' on Mackinac Island in MI. You look very happy to be there!camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-52908713636233677452012-04-09T22:23:35.417-05:002012-04-09T22:23:35.417-05:00Beautiful place to stay! Glad you had a good time...Beautiful place to stay! Glad you had a good time!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798489606177883758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23591841018547571422012-04-09T22:18:59.526-05:002012-04-09T22:18:59.526-05:00What a beautiful place...that's the trouble wi...What a beautiful place...that's the trouble with blogging, my bucket list keeps getting longer! Your bird photos are terrific...we had our first grosbeak here yesterday, our bluebirds were scared off by sparrows again. Flickers have to be one of most beautiful birds that come to our feeder.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14139490667220041892012-04-09T21:28:21.761-05:002012-04-09T21:28:21.761-05:00Who could ever tire of the views and that magnific...Who could ever tire of the views and that magnificent Inn. I Love those rockers. That's where you'd find me for tea and a nap. Oh, a hike too, just with you guys. Just to let you know, I have not been about much lately. I have not forgotten your lovely adventures, the birds, flowers, waterfalls. Soon I will be back at this more often, I hope.<br />Til then, miss you and<br />BlessYourHeartsDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-51970679434543013672012-04-09T21:27:31.558-05:002012-04-09T21:27:31.558-05:00You and George always take the nicest trips. As a...You and George always take the nicest trips. As always I enjoy the pictures are stories of your adventures.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-39262861416652534662012-04-09T20:59:48.186-05:002012-04-09T20:59:48.186-05:00Very nice pictures of a beautiful place! It is a ...Very nice pictures of a beautiful place! It is a place that I would enjoy, I am sure! I have emails from groupon as well. So far I haven't taken advantage of any of its offers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60548592878285747662012-04-09T20:42:31.850-05:002012-04-09T20:42:31.850-05:00What a find. We love old inns and B&Bs. Than...What a find. We love old inns and B&Bs. Thanks for sharing.<br />Easter was wonderful here too!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-54364105599421556962012-04-09T20:27:58.098-05:002012-04-09T20:27:58.098-05:00I've never heard of that inn and I live so clo...I've never heard of that inn and I live so close. It's true what they say about the treasures that are right in your backyard and you don't notice them.<br />Glad you all had a great Easter and your weather was nice. We could not have asked for a nicer day here.<br />Blessings<br />Marilyncarolina nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300773317928721703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66038660615188186062012-04-09T19:57:12.467-05:002012-04-09T19:57:12.467-05:00Hi Betsy, Looks fantastic! A hotel that is now o...Hi Betsy, Looks fantastic! A hotel that is now on my list of possible places to visit in the region. Thanks for the travel report and recommendation. Have a wonderful Tuesday tomorrow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67285121157207568442012-04-09T19:30:12.033-05:002012-04-09T19:30:12.033-05:00It is a very beautiful place where you stayed. I ...It is a very beautiful place where you stayed. I know you love to hike - I think I'd be reading there on the porch! SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-36522995951177049982012-04-09T17:57:59.367-05:002012-04-09T17:57:59.367-05:00Beautiful shots Betsy.
I can see myself sitting in...Beautiful shots Betsy.<br />I can see myself sitting in those rocking chairs, with a pintimachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.com