Thanksgiving Squash Soup from La Table Provencale

If you are anything like me, here at L’Auberge Provencale in Shenandoah Valley, I am startled that the summer has ended and the holidays are fast approaching.  The brilliance of fall is slowly fading and the gardens are being put to bed for the winter. We do have some great squash right now and Chef …
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The Red Chair is Coming to L’Auberge

I know you are wondering, just what is the Red Chair?  It all started out in the winter of 2012, when fellow innkeeper Beth Colt posted a picture on Facebook of her simple Red Chair.  Everyone thought the chair had been purchased at a local antique store, but no, the humble chair arrived from a …
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Shenandoah Valley : Beer, Bourbon & BBQ

Beer, Bourbon & Barbecue Event Book Quickly, just a few seats left! Sunday September 15th – “From Maine to the Carolinas”- Seafood & Barbecue 1-5 pm   When our chef’s think of summer, they think of beaches, beer and barbecue.  This afternoon event will feature the best from the sea, roasted whole pig, grilled barbecue and fresh …
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Summer at La Table Provencale

Isn’t this the best time of year?  Fresh garden vegetables are being harvested daily from our bountiful garden.  I love the warm tomatoes, ripened by the hot summer sun, picked at 4:00 and served at 6:00.  The chef’s love this time of year when they have the freshest and best of the season to create …
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Shenandoah Valley :: Spring Has Arrived in Provence

  The inn gardens in Shenandoah Valley are in full swing here at L’Auberge Provencale.  We are harvesting all our fresh herbs, lettuce, radishes, sorrel, chives and garlic from the garden already.  I can almost taste the fresh tomatoes that will be here soon. Some bunnies have taken an interest in the garden as well.  I …
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French Christmas Traditions & Desserts at L’Auberge Provencale

French Christmas traditions are celebrated and honored at our Virginia Bed and Breakfast. These holiday desserts are a custom that has its origins in the farming region of France, dating back centuries, families served a different dessert on each of the twelve nights of Christmas. The 13 desserts hark back to market days when farmers …
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Virginia Wine Country: The 7th Largest Wine Growing Region

It may be winter, but the award winning Virginia wineries in the Shenandoah Valley are keeping some limited hours. It is a great time to visit the Virginia Wine Country…no crowds, cozy tasting rooms, cheese and wine and the solitude of the winter vines. We recommend some of our favorites Vineyards that are open: Delaplane Manor, …
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