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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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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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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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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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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Spring is here and it is the best time to visit L’Auberge Provencale! This week is the Virginia Garden Club Historic Garden Week. This will be the 80th annual event and will feature many homes and gardens in and around the Winchester area just minutes away. It will take place on April 27th, From 10 …
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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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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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