This has been our year of Downton Abbey! It was the first show we binged in retirement (in fact, it’s exactly one year ago today, Miles said good-bye to workin’ for the man). Our first big trip in retirement was spending a month in Europe! And, you guessed it, Downton Abbey was on the agenda!Read the Post
Caviar at Cafรฉ Carleton at the Greenbrier Resort
Good times. We brought along some of our favorite memories from our old blog to share over here! ๐ Last Saturday we went to Cafรฉ Carleton for some live music and caviar. The lounge is named after Carleton Varney who took over for Dorthy Draper, the Greenbrier’s famous interior designer. The room is red. VeryRead the Post
Spa Day at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Postcards from Jiles Wednesday, 25 September 2019 Hey y’all, We’re heading back to Old Town on the Cardinal. Riding the rails one more time. Oh, and just so you know, the Greenbrier is right on top of the train schedule. They knew our train was delayed before we did. They knew just the right timeRead the Post
Horseback Riding at America’s Resort — Our Outdoorsy Adventure at the Greenbrier
Postcards from Jiles visiting the Greenbrier Resort Monday, 23 September 2019 Hello my Equine Friendly Friends! Today was magnificent! We went horseback riding around America’s Resort. Our “private” trail ride was the perfect way to see the grounds. It’s the first day of fall and it’s as if the trees magically knew it was timeRead the Post
Peaches, Poolside, Pina Coladas and Ponderings at the Greenbrier
Postcards from Jiles at The Greenbrier Sunday, 22 September 2019 Hello there! We decided to honor Sunday, the day of rest, and lounged poolside. It was a nice relaxing afternoon. Slept in. Threw on our bathing suits. Walked to the pool. Grabbed some lunch at the Treetop Cafรฉ. Frolicked a bit. Had a Pina ColadaRead the Post
Yes, The Greenbrier has a Bunker. Yes, We Toured it Today. No, You Cannot Take Photographs.
Postcards from Jiles Saturday, 21 September, 2019 I don’t know what’s more remarkable. The fact that the Greenbrier — America’s Resort — housed a secret bunker for the U.S. Congress in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia throughout the Cold War. Or the fact that Miles and I made it for an hour and a halfRead the Post
All Aboard! Taking the Train from King Street to the Greenbrier
Postcards from Jiles heading to The Greenbrier We’re getting pleasantly bombarded for reports on our trip to the Greenbriar so we thought we’d resurrect our Postcards from Jiles and write up our trip in real time! ๐ Friday, 20 September 2019 Hello friends! We’re at the Greenbrier! America’s Resort! Pretty slick day so far today.Read the Post
Layered Crab Dip โ Recipe from Old Town Notable Mary Sterling
We were recently at an engagement party for Michael Catts & Lauren Schab hosted by Mary Frances and Jim Wood. The Wood’s love to cook, and are very good at it. In addition to be Old Towners, the Woods are 1/2 Texan so it’s natural for them go big when entertaining . . . andRead the Post
Grandma’s 90th Birthday — Celebrations, Memories, and So Much Love in the Garden
This year my grandmother, known to everyone as “Grandma”, celebrated her 90th birthday. We’ve been celebrating Grandma’s 90th trip around the sun all summer. Before I tell you how Grandma celebrated, let me tell you a little about Grandma. . . . Grandma is authentic, kind, loving, and lovable. She’s wise and thoughtful. And sheโsRead the Post
Mason Social — Our Favorite Spot for Chili & Empanadas
One of our favorite neighborhood spots in Old Town is Mason Social. They describe their cuisine as “Modern American.” The food — delicious. The service — outstanding. We decided to call the decor “polished urban” with exposed brick, library leather chairs, and mason jar lighting hanging from the ceiling. PLUS they’ve got Turner Classic MoviesRead the Post
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