Winter Update 2010

Vol 4, Issue 1

Bent Creek Lodge spring 09    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dear  Contact First Name ,
We hope you have found ways to enjoy this snowy winter.  Like many others, we've had to shovel snow, rescue guests and neighbors, & cook in the dark.  I even made a huge gouge in the top of Jodee's car trying to get 12 inches of the stuff off with a snow shovel.  BUT the timing of our winter plans could not have been better!  Sunday we leave for a cross country ski trip in Yellowstone.  We bought new backcountry skis for the trip and have been able to try them out a bunch.  New skis bringing a lot of snow appears to be a trend.  We bought our first cross country skis about a week before the great blizzard of '93 when we got nearly 3 feet.  If your've visited Yellowstone in the winter and have advice of things to see or do, please let us know.  We are excited!
So we will be gone from Feb. 28th to March 7th and Jim and Susan Bickelhaupt will be taking care of everyone while we are gone.  One of the questions we are asked most often is  "How do you ever get away?"  Well, Jim & Susan make it possible.  They run their own company, InnAssist, innsitting B&B's while the owners are away.  Susan is a fabulous cook and Jim is sure to entertain you.  They have been taking over for us for about 7 years now and our guests love them!
Take Advantage of the Winter Rates

March will bring milder weather but you can still get some great Winter deals in Asheville.  Our Winter Escape Special that saves you 15% during the week and 10% on the weekend lasts till March 31st.  Also, our Last Minute Special discounts are 5% more in the winter.    If you won one of our Gift Certificates from the quiz, remember that it expires March 31st.  Several winners have already made a reservation.  Also, it you can't make a 2 night weekend stay, give us a call we have several one night stay rooms available for this month. 

Guests have raved about the  Food Tour Special , "add one Asheville Food Tour for only $25 to any stay from now to March 31st and get a second tour free."  After March 31st these tours will be $39 each.  Everyone says, "it is a perfect way to spend a blustery day, it's fun and delicious!"  
 
Also, Biltmore Estate tickets available online for $35 go to $55 after March 19th. So come and save!  

Winter Pics!

 
Our Road with new snow.
 
Jodee & Doug at Soco Gap
The two of us at Soco Gap.
Doug & Friends at Yellow Gap
Doug & Friends at Yellow Gap.
 
Facebook Started

I must admit I've avoided Facebook and Twitter like the plaque but it appears that "Social Networking"  is not going away.  It is hard for us old codgers though!  I got started on our " Facebook Page" today.  I must admit that the photo album is easier to work with than some of the other sites I've used.  So please visit our page (Bent Creek Lodge Face Book Page) and let me know what you think.  I know a bunch of you young folks are "old timers" at this stuff so don't hesitate to send us advice.  We hope to see you soon and will let you know how our ski trip goes.  Take care.  Who knows maybe one day I will even learn how to Tweet.  (the name of the page is Bent Creek Lodge, search it if the link doesn't send you there.)

Sincerly,      Webpic                          

Doug & Jodee Sellers           
Bent Creek Lodge