tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88948999882579245092024-03-21T14:30:44.956-04:00Gideon Ridge InnCobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-33667777265632981522013-04-01T16:55:00.002-04:002013-04-01T16:55:53.712-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: #660000; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white;">Wine dinner at Gideon Ridge Inn Saturday April 13, 2013. Featuring the cuisine of Michael Foreman with the big Cabs of Robert Craig Winery of Napa. Call for reservations</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Magret Duck Gallentine</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Maine Lobster Salad</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Smoked Veal Cheeks</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Peach/Blood Orange-Brined, Applewood Smoked, Golden Raisin/Chamomile Flower Orzo with Mustard Greens, Tarragon/Apple Coulis, Thyme Ice Cream</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>(Durrell Vineyard Chardonnay 2010)</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Coffee Braised, Lavender/White Pepper Hollandaise, Roasted Fava Beans, Spring Root Vegetable Purée, Black Cherry Jus</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Lavender/Burnt Honey Poundcake</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Candied Blood Orange Rind, Sweet Pickled Apple, Country Ham/Pumpkin Seed English Butter Toffee</b></span></div>
Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-13420890675139089852013-03-25T16:23:00.003-04:002013-03-25T16:23:25.855-04:00Spring in Blowing Rock?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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March 25, 2013. Real Spring, with Daffodils and temperatures in the 60's, should arrive next week. </div>
<br />Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-55755851469237007182011-12-22T09:26:00.002-05:002011-12-22T09:30:04.303-05:00Guests Enjoy Sunrise<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTAlTaaaucHD39NNTbHCWGvVTd4gc8_pDz8Hzk692wApLwc3Z6_0EpEccn15tGWjiam_U3ynVy_Uo9nQChyphenhyphenqjx08RvTOXz-xz9FrwlWzh-lauS5Dbj6pOv45JgMkllReb0M3JeghLf5Q/s1600/Sunrise-Gideon-dec2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTAlTaaaucHD39NNTbHCWGvVTd4gc8_pDz8Hzk692wApLwc3Z6_0EpEccn15tGWjiam_U3ynVy_Uo9nQChyphenhyphenqjx08RvTOXz-xz9FrwlWzh-lauS5Dbj6pOv45JgMkllReb0M3JeghLf5Q/s320/Sunrise-Gideon-dec2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688959850688168434" /></a><br />Warm weather in December. Guests enjoy the sunrise looking down on the fog that covers most of the North Carolina Piedmont.Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-46938720356000539702011-11-20T06:31:00.001-05:002011-11-20T06:31:15.120-05:00<p>Beautiful Fraser Fir trees arriving this week from Appalachian Evergreens. Choose and cut close to Blowing Rock. Click on picture for directions and information.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://bit.ly/sI53cR" title="cat_banner_tree_farm_08.jpg" ><img src="http://bit.ly/sI53cR" alt="cat_banner_tree_farm_08.jpg" title="cat_banner_tree_farm_08.jpg" /></a><img width="0" style="display:none;border:0;" src="http://tracker.sendible.com/messages/f1d77699-bd24-4cc3-99a4-f6785e5ba617?service=Blogspot&f=1940277&view=true" />Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-69920217016973125992011-11-01T09:38:00.001-04:002011-11-01T09:38:09.988-04:00November Sunset<p>We love November. Town is less crowded. The sunsets are intense through the newly bare trees. Afternoons still are warm. And as evening cools, guests enjoy fire by the fireplace</p><br/><br/><a href="http://bit.ly/vXiVxV" title="november sunset.jpg" ><img src="http://bit.ly/vXiVxV" alt="november sunset.jpg" title="november sunset.jpg" /></a><img width="0" style="display:none;border:0;" src="http://tracker.sendible.com/messages/b2dadf93-d0f7-440c-81d4-4e2bd4395d63?service=Blogspot&f=1940277&view=true" />Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-39556853080218050302011-10-18T14:20:00.002-04:002011-10-18T14:26:57.073-04:00Autumn Sunrise<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98aPfrxqOt1926WwXZ08-0-MpDYzEF5dWdUn-F2lwWwuSQ1dDWzcFV4jVmgQyKNtulMqNRKqHg-9BrnIInXMifcIEQSc3Si0IVnyou58DKIrYLoHRVZQLsbNetV184cm8qdPHFO5vGkA/s1600/AutumnSunrisesmall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98aPfrxqOt1926WwXZ08-0-MpDYzEF5dWdUn-F2lwWwuSQ1dDWzcFV4jVmgQyKNtulMqNRKqHg-9BrnIInXMifcIEQSc3Si0IVnyou58DKIrYLoHRVZQLsbNetV184cm8qdPHFO5vGkA/s320/AutumnSunrisesmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664899384686256418" /></a>A Hickory in full yellow at sunrise at the Gideon Ridge Inn. The brilliant yellow only lasts a few days. <div><br /></div><div>There were predictions of a short and rather dull fall leaf season this year. But this year has been great. Warm weather is about to end. Some rain is coming. Looking forward to favorite month, November.</div><div><br /></div><div> Please enjoy this picture.</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-62730814310482002602011-03-22T08:43:00.005-04:002011-03-22T08:51:58.678-04:00Grilled Pork Chop with Figs & Bourbon Glaze<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZ4x3HFc8MTJUuM_UqkMywl_PBlepebANd30ZLy_aKCLzQxY6JaYPFJSX_bWadrBdWbhuFp3wo2iZ5AJy-Lo1QyvAMQv3ngOaS57dYqVc2QM36AspxDCRlV7ujNXwfOLwaG-jXBRMlL0/s1600/baked-pork-chops.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZ4x3HFc8MTJUuM_UqkMywl_PBlepebANd30ZLy_aKCLzQxY6JaYPFJSX_bWadrBdWbhuFp3wo2iZ5AJy-Lo1QyvAMQv3ngOaS57dYqVc2QM36AspxDCRlV7ujNXwfOLwaG-jXBRMlL0/s320/baked-pork-chops.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586885232782449042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9SdKOcEJwLMpvZUaBOcm2cNbI4ZTMx7PQsjC1UOs5UU_3MtOK6gNpB0Q7Pa5qaTMGvTvxQxWZaxprMJSJo_KIVAj1ElMlMDxBARAmaDI5TNCtZorUGlNlxZGvAIzFaogG7U21Iq7FGA/s1600/baked-pork-chops.jpg"><br /></a><br />As part of our upcoming Cochon Boucherie Festival, we give you our recipe for Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops, one of our most popular entrees at Bistro Roca. <div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">4 center cut thick pork loin chops, with bone</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">For the Marinade</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">3 tbs<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dijon Mustard</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 cloves Garlic peeled and crushed</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 shallot sliced</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/4 cup olive oil</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1tbs salt</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 1/2 tsp pepper</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 tbs chopped Rosemary</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Blend together all ingredients and rub on both sides of Pork chops. Let sit for 2 to 6 hours.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Sauce For Pork Chop</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup Brown Sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup Bourbon</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup Soy Sauce</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 tbs Green peppercorns</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 sweet onion sliced</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Bring these ingredients to a boil and remove from heat</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Add 20 dried figs and let rehydrate.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Grill Pork Chops on a meduim hot fire. We recommend cooking to medium, about 150˚ F internal temperature.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Garnish Pork with Figs and use glaze as a sauce over the Grilled pork chop. Serve with Mashed potatoes and braised Greens.</span></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-9501622624796290042011-03-09T14:14:00.004-05:002011-03-09T14:25:43.623-05:00Cooking Classes and Dinners<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3a1uuoyX-shNdbq686s73WxHjW6fam2IBZlqv5Mx17qTKqNdzzszbNqEbd9SKUc2_0L2CkUswmhEimiWAY9MBb7PfhLpqmmXDkTzrl5qgQAVPw41-kIkrtoJ0Y6HBnPORxqsx96g800/s1600/cochon-boucherie.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3a1uuoyX-shNdbq686s73WxHjW6fam2IBZlqv5Mx17qTKqNdzzszbNqEbd9SKUc2_0L2CkUswmhEimiWAY9MBb7PfhLpqmmXDkTzrl5qgQAVPw41-kIkrtoJ0Y6HBnPORxqsx96g800/s320/cochon-boucherie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582163016402716226" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Gideon Ridge and Bistro Roca, with Executive Chef Michael Foreman, announce the Cochon Boucherie Festival, April 5 to 7, 2011, to be held in conjunction with the Blowing Rock Culinary Month.</span></span></span> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Gideon Ridge has procured a 250 pound Berkshire pig, currently being raised in Happy Valley, NC. We will receive the freshly killed (and inspected) pig on Monday, April 4, and participants in the Cochon Boucherie will participate in all aspects of the cutting</span>, preparation, cooking, and eating of the pig. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">The pig is being raised by a small producer in Happy Valley, NC, about 20 minutes from Blowing Rock. The family operation primarily raises goats and produces goat cheese. The pigs are fed goat whey as part of their diet. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">We envision this event to be a sophisticated version of the traditional Appalachian “Hog Killing” party, where extended family and neighbors help to prepare and smoke the hams, bacon and sausages, while preparing the evening party feast.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">The culinary program at Gideon Ridge Inn and Bistro Roca is the result of the efforts and experience of Michael Foreman, Executive Chef. For more than ten years, he has been preparing meals at Gideon Ridge using local ingredients long before the current “farm to table” movement was popular. Bistro Roca was started 6 years ago and is a casual dining experience using many of the same fresh ingredients and culinary techniques used at Gideon Ridge. In previous years, Michael has purchased pigs from this producer in Happy Valley and served the pork at both Gideon Ridge and Bistro Roca. This is the first time we have held a class.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Cost:</b> The three night package for Cochon Boucherie Festival, including classes, special dinners, wine tastings, and three nights at Gideon Ridge Inn is $750 double occupancy, $625 single occupancy. The two night package including classes, special dinners, wine tastings, and two nights at Gideon Ridge Inn is $600 double occupancy, $475 single occupancy. For people who want to take the classes and have the dinners, the cost is $250 per person. (plus $15 per person for each breakfast, if desired) For a one day class including dinner is $125. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Call Gideon Ridge Inn for information: 828-295-3644 or 888-889-4036</span></p><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-2649686797124096232011-02-16T21:08:00.012-05:002011-02-24T09:13:01.942-05:00Vision Cellars Wine Dinner March 4, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkia1W1fE5L_n14uT4NWm9jnbfwWS0dS5GHatGFX9lP1gGybGeFqExt-1rnE5dkineOF12d-jmOerLJcrXshLxZ1PiZLv91qLa-ef_LAvB_MVNIAeXnXRQ8Bu25BfKQARj28V1Uk01x4/s1600/VisionCellars_Mac_McDonald.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 116px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkia1W1fE5L_n14uT4NWm9jnbfwWS0dS5GHatGFX9lP1gGybGeFqExt-1rnE5dkineOF12d-jmOerLJcrXshLxZ1PiZLv91qLa-ef_LAvB_MVNIAeXnXRQ8Bu25BfKQARj28V1Uk01x4/s200/VisionCellars_Mac_McDonald.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574474927704094562" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; font-family:'lucida grande';"><a href="http://visioncellars.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Vision Cellars, Mac McDonald to host wine dinner at Gideon Ridge March 4, 2011.</span></span></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Enjoy 5 courses from Chef Michael Foreman artfully paired with 4 beautiful wines from Vision Cellars. $85 per person. Opportunities to purchase and order wines.<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JNSHIegPLc_O2xYGUHraQWXvfK80HPFVYDLvfUFxJQ2mVFiNMwt7CZr4Mx3VslNYinTGrCR-UkX-_p98McxnXNIW6CQPkpq-SLiXeoQgR82UyD2gpgQ72P7MNUDlloHaDjVwvYVuBWs/s320/sonomacountylabel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577256011667102034" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Vision Cellars” is a Passionate, Boutique Award-Winning Winery specializing in Pinot Noir. Established in 1995, however, the first release was the 1997 vintage. Their goal is to capture the essence of the Pinot Noir Grape. Chef Michael Foreman has worked before with Mac McDonald, creating a most memorable wine pairings. </span></span></div></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-1718014075174933572011-01-14T11:48:00.005-05:002011-01-14T12:00:54.792-05:00The Art of Fire<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmXEtZXp2k2JLZPdswymGHa5bTGGzl5cPMfMVEEYpseFMLXqt1wFYa1xVeFTroYWLnAih5Csi0Gsp7H72spsnDOAQ8kGQyCrPBTx5D2vq4aTuXzdnuoDzJvXcKOPhk7RwsA6y-CVnF5A/s1600/art+of+fire+3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmXEtZXp2k2JLZPdswymGHa5bTGGzl5cPMfMVEEYpseFMLXqt1wFYa1xVeFTroYWLnAih5Csi0Gsp7H72spsnDOAQ8kGQyCrPBTx5D2vq4aTuXzdnuoDzJvXcKOPhk7RwsA6y-CVnF5A/s200/art+of+fire+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562087397649953586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJW_oqv0riQvaEXqwDYFHuMCpZrbSuYOtPOHQcQHodL8tXxhVoQIgVReox740qaVryIg4mwOZKozHfN0RkYccx9wDYRt22aAC1ULMr9zauznA9GR9BjtO78dQi3s2XNx3HDvw8K221TM/s1600/art+of+fire+4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJW_oqv0riQvaEXqwDYFHuMCpZrbSuYOtPOHQcQHodL8tXxhVoQIgVReox740qaVryIg4mwOZKozHfN0RkYccx9wDYRt22aAC1ULMr9zauznA9GR9BjtO78dQi3s2XNx3HDvw8K221TM/s400/art+of+fire+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562087197541688594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><b>Massive Stone Fireplace in Library</b></div><div>Imagine coming in from a cold hike or shopping trip, sitting on the leather firebench and warming your backside. Sharing a glass of wine with friends. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Nine Rooms with Fireplaces</b></div><div>Imagine your afternoon nap, shades pulled, and the fire glow lighting the room. </div><div>Imagine soaking in a warm tub viewing the fire. </div><div>Imagine a fire in your private bath. </div><div>Indulge your imagination, book a winter stay at Gideon Ridge Inn. </div><div><br /></div><div>Remember, there is more to Romance than Valentines Day</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-53373102790791133552011-01-07T08:17:00.003-05:002011-01-07T09:20:05.784-05:00Blowing Rock Winterfest<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTl0q0-tK8CevZpse1Ldpy4XXs4AeVgbHeIIiHuGZWxPCYSUbJjB_zLOPbDEze7lKzSDMlA90u0HjX_sjYnKp9T29udlCGm64GimVJJaqU2nEWnAFuuwXUnXLWrDthvuypLN1TfrNt9s/s1600/icecarving.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559448585998525506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTl0q0-tK8CevZpse1Ldpy4XXs4AeVgbHeIIiHuGZWxPCYSUbJjB_zLOPbDEze7lKzSDMlA90u0HjX_sjYnKp9T29udlCGm64GimVJJaqU2nEWnAFuuwXUnXLWrDthvuypLN1TfrNt9s/s400/icecarving.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPbZz5FFsN07Q-YQ2eD_0nQJkLv_7KhYDKkoarse8TrCGL_bgH0OeCxGqk8kb0qvxytrdKRvjkpiwxR32GwJ2Am-bCzPiQlvAbKLyNKdn7f1hZ0fgvMZkYwI38eDapr6GS0DT-6W4RsQ/s1600/blowingrockwinter.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 53px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559432748891207954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPbZz5FFsN07Q-YQ2eD_0nQJkLv_7KhYDKkoarse8TrCGL_bgH0OeCxGqk8kb0qvxytrdKRvjkpiwxR32GwJ2Am-bCzPiQlvAbKLyNKdn7f1hZ0fgvMZkYwI38eDapr6GS0DT-6W4RsQ/s400/blowingrockwinter.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Come to Blowing Rock January 27 - 30 for the thirteenth annual Blowing Rock Winterfest. Make Gideon Ridge your home for this festive weekend. Bundle up and view the ice sculpture competition. Taste wine and bid at the wine auction. Enjoy the taste of the professional and amatur Chili cookoff. Then come back to the inn for a sit by the fire and wonderful dinner at Restaurant G. Reservations available.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-18310783726843966762010-12-24T10:41:00.001-05:002010-12-27T16:39:36.347-05:00<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>NEW YEARS EVE AT GIDEON RIDGE</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; ">STARTER COURSES </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Roasted Maine Lobster</b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Golden Beets, Micro Salad, and Grapefruit Vinaigrettee</b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Foie Gras Terrine</b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Savory Thyme Crackers, Violet Mustard, and Cornichon Meranque</b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Wood Fire Roasted Celery Velouté</b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Crispy Proscuitto Disc</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span>ENTREE COURSE CHOOSE ONE</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><i>N.C. Dayboat Catch</i></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Basmati/Lentil Cake, Roasted Local Baby Carrots, </b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Roasted Plum Tomato Puree, Basil Salad</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><i>Hardwood Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin</i></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Parsnip Puree, Apple Cider Glazed Baby Beets, </b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Brocolli Custard, Grilled Brie</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><i>Slow Roasted Veal Chop</i></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Brasised Greens & Turnip Tartlet, Smoked Peppercorn Jus, </b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Poached Endive, Pinenut Fritter</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><i>Pan Fried Wild Duck Breast</i></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Timbale of Cous Cous, Grilled Cucumber Salad, </b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Sweet Ginger Mousse, Roasted Pepper Coulis</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Trio of Festive Desserts</b></span></p>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-54224057882169088802010-12-14T11:17:00.004-05:002010-12-14T11:27:48.548-05:00Blowing Snow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3f7IbBGRGcNPFYSEjUq0l66ermH7Tbj0kK1hCMqzIQVRLhhvn9jY7DcoEBh7PjuvVaJFjPQj0wKhmh0aMAeyo8SPfu4kOsNKIijW_JAyGuq2gC4w2MZBUwxH_zZcNwUsEKKDq6ZnpuMM/s1600/gideon-snow-web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3f7IbBGRGcNPFYSEjUq0l66ermH7Tbj0kK1hCMqzIQVRLhhvn9jY7DcoEBh7PjuvVaJFjPQj0wKhmh0aMAeyo8SPfu4kOsNKIijW_JAyGuq2gC4w2MZBUwxH_zZcNwUsEKKDq6ZnpuMM/s400/gideon-snow-web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550573119289649426" /></a>Christmas Decorations with a little help from Winter. Such a beautiful morning. <div>Blowing snow and 50 mile per hour winds, every crack in the stonework at Gideon is filled with white. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is why we love winter.</div><div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-48445478769068029732010-12-01T11:56:00.002-05:002010-12-01T12:06:38.007-05:00Decorations and Snow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG1MdwwPzQudqNygk8BrBNe-1YPCpU780GqHmeymAkappzG24gbxMd1S-J400wYR7G4hjY3oZkyHn-v7xIrVlTezfGj91Fu_HM2jTdU6nIbNvS06j-bDuRiZsZaKQU3i0dDZz6Uf-7Pc/s1600/christmastreeweb.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG1MdwwPzQudqNygk8BrBNe-1YPCpU780GqHmeymAkappzG24gbxMd1S-J400wYR7G4hjY3oZkyHn-v7xIrVlTezfGj91Fu_HM2jTdU6nIbNvS06j-bDuRiZsZaKQU3i0dDZz6Uf-7Pc/s400/christmastreeweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545759007170786930" /></a>Joy, joy, joy. A dusting of Snow on the ground. We are in the process of decorating for the holidays. The coffee smells quite good this cold morning. The fireplace heat feels warm. <div><br /></div><div>Afternoon tea is special this time of year. Scones and Gingerbread with your Earl Gray or Darjeeling. Back to your room to ready for dinner. Then dine in house at Restaurant G. Please join us. You are always welcome.</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-60358856740484978522010-11-26T09:50:00.003-05:002010-11-26T10:04:32.347-05:00Christmas Shopping in Blowing Rock<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvUofGXQ5TM31Xm4SagEDG_s8ec7mKeU4A-xJXXqo70jjGjDde0a4ySqpHrxkQ3GlXWRNZrJD8QoMNnLC8o7ib6V7G3kZFYcijmvs49oAUoZpUkrexX_8ZBuuPKZ0dO6kIZe83fxr24A/s1600/downtown.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 201px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543873405493701458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvUofGXQ5TM31Xm4SagEDG_s8ec7mKeU4A-xJXXqo70jjGjDde0a4ySqpHrxkQ3GlXWRNZrJD8QoMNnLC8o7ib6V7G3kZFYcijmvs49oAUoZpUkrexX_8ZBuuPKZ0dO6kIZe83fxr24A/s400/downtown.bmp" /></a><br /><div>For many, Christmas shopping is more than fighting crowds at the mall. Step back to a simpler shopping experience. The shops of Main Street Blowing Rock. Stay a few nights at the Gideon Ridge Inn. Spend the evening by the fire in your bedroom wrapping the gifts you purchased that day. (yes we have tape and scissors) A few wonderful dinners and you have accomplished so much more than the trip to the mall. Call us.</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-38651848711883233892010-11-24T08:17:00.003-05:002010-11-24T08:21:07.220-05:00Choose and Cut<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkkAVHsr41VSNm8YZNX8-6fYAiE8m0XbE69M6g8onXV8qdf0fzFtOERn2BaJixsdb6gfFLvPWaRNuVZtMyaia3WMLMR1QpdGZAWBLEH8FyMn0-uO_qp8Qs36beW98QVdx1zwNs_Ya7w8/s1600/christmas+trees.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543104881182929330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkkAVHsr41VSNm8YZNX8-6fYAiE8m0XbE69M6g8onXV8qdf0fzFtOERn2BaJixsdb6gfFLvPWaRNuVZtMyaia3WMLMR1QpdGZAWBLEH8FyMn0-uO_qp8Qs36beW98QVdx1zwNs_Ya7w8/s400/christmas+trees.jpg" /></a><br /><div>A short drive from Gideon Ridge, north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Sampson Road, is Appalachian Evergreens, one of the most beautiful choose and cut farms around. Open weekends till December 18</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-68831370119215373042010-09-20T11:51:00.003-04:002010-09-20T11:57:56.000-04:00Expecting a Beautiful Autumn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rA6QwUVgXw83GvGhJMuAdTI40HlcsVppwvqbNjw743nSFT8DtuQ_7js7ZEZEUtj0OK2vUaw-YfwNJ7Q8uqxyiLb2yvXN3u861V2f5tnbnMRel7KOlPxrYIIMYi-S1woCbsdmxfguSrA/s1600/gardenautumn.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rA6QwUVgXw83GvGhJMuAdTI40HlcsVppwvqbNjw743nSFT8DtuQ_7js7ZEZEUtj0OK2vUaw-YfwNJ7Q8uqxyiLb2yvXN3u861V2f5tnbnMRel7KOlPxrYIIMYi-S1woCbsdmxfguSrA/s400/gardenautumn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519025141227730370" /></a><br />The first signs of color are just appearing in the Mountains. We expect beautiful color for most of October. But availability is limited. Call us or check online for availability.Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-65217557988541463192010-07-31T09:01:00.004-04:002010-07-31T09:19:21.775-04:00Art in the Park August 14<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTABwifJbeP-b8L5mScb6U07hbRyDA6JApFCwD3D1aoLGLJMNI5qzH26-A83GYQa3n5ossPU9Y0NuaxBkcYEgL_mLnXpv-Ub1lrj0C8VbMph_-oiFxnHwFKsLPKCgR4TK7TFi1LGXXDdU/s1600/art+in+the+park.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 164px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500058219088166562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTABwifJbeP-b8L5mScb6U07hbRyDA6JApFCwD3D1aoLGLJMNI5qzH26-A83GYQa3n5ossPU9Y0NuaxBkcYEgL_mLnXpv-Ub1lrj0C8VbMph_-oiFxnHwFKsLPKCgR4TK7TFi1LGXXDdU/s400/art+in+the+park.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. Today, Art in the Park hosts 90 artists, each juried for quality, at each show. Offerings include jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. </div><div> </div><div>As a guest at Gideon Ridge Inn, we are pleased to offer parking at Bistro Roca, which is only one block from the Art in the Park. As this is a very popular and crowded event, this makes seeing the exhibit very easy. </div><div> </div><div>The next Shows are September 11 and October 2.</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-59084394711797501632010-04-19T21:23:00.003-04:002010-04-19T21:30:13.756-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxljH8hlLwT0aUz_3w7mTvIZzXtB8Pc4WmOyzQ7q5QnbgVU1sxs4RAX3-y_JSkq030faE-soWu5F4DwEkjirTsdtxTSgyp2ki3MyT5izTuzfmmnTz8rTqPH-cYB_bObsR4CbpkASau2r8/s1600/roca+ride.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxljH8hlLwT0aUz_3w7mTvIZzXtB8Pc4WmOyzQ7q5QnbgVU1sxs4RAX3-y_JSkq030faE-soWu5F4DwEkjirTsdtxTSgyp2ki3MyT5izTuzfmmnTz8rTqPH-cYB_bObsR4CbpkASau2r8/s320/roca+ride.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462024486855840130" /></a>Guests and friends of Gideon Ridge enjoy a weekly ride leaving from Bistro Roca restaurant each Monday evening at 5:30. The ride is 2 levels: a 15 mile "intermediate level ride" and a 30 mile "more advanced" ride. Of course there are hills to climb. But there is also great conversation and encouragement among the participants. Rides will continue through the end of October. We can also arrange privately guided rides or give cue sheets for self guided rides.Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-16565856107006717192010-04-09T09:15:00.002-04:002010-04-09T09:27:08.571-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MhpshNmNtKWJ1HTUZdR1bC6MT1i_c5k1l55QgmeklDhuuJWIPMz2NXNNCAfN34DgKmBQE_mRdJSFGsXo0i7dbm2IWiYLFGDboEva1oHZwTSqHHm7P9LQbWEcmisQ1AOSKXuhY-hqhNA/s1600/2006+Moffett+Vineyards+Willow%27s+Blend+Red+Wine.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 238px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458125903062971666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MhpshNmNtKWJ1HTUZdR1bC6MT1i_c5k1l55QgmeklDhuuJWIPMz2NXNNCAfN34DgKmBQE_mRdJSFGsXo0i7dbm2IWiYLFGDboEva1oHZwTSqHHm7P9LQbWEcmisQ1AOSKXuhY-hqhNA/s320/2006+Moffett+Vineyards+Willow%27s+Blend+Red+Wine.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Moffett Winery wine pairings will be featured at Restaurant G on Thursday, April 15 and Saturday, April 17. The wine dinner with Trent Moffett on Friday is currently sold out. But you can still enjoy an a-la-carte version of the dinner with wine pairings. Call 828-295-3644 for details and reservations.</div><div> </div><div>We would like to share the tasting notes on the Moffett Willow's blend which will be featured.</div><div> </div><div>Deep purple color - Powerful aroma of blackberries, spice, earth and toasted oak. The rich aromas follow through on the palate. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. - <em>Trent Moffett</em></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-33722970901521306172010-04-07T13:34:00.006-04:002010-04-09T09:40:29.803-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-i6GdqHqRJAvO4phVG3KVzV7DW7VqjnVIEvlf6xbsdLMF72mt9cW-cc8Mcp9KRq-0AvkNANi0z5URaLiHrHSMUD7d_ryTnxNz7IMzOWCM6tzDHhdHCvPF0O_MAvFD4qmjlV5jm1Dz0E/s1600/br-school-tea.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457450565735965442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-i6GdqHqRJAvO4phVG3KVzV7DW7VqjnVIEvlf6xbsdLMF72mt9cW-cc8Mcp9KRq-0AvkNANi0z5URaLiHrHSMUD7d_ryTnxNz7IMzOWCM6tzDHhdHCvPF0O_MAvFD4qmjlV5jm1Dz0E/s320/br-school-tea.jpg" /></a> <div>Gideon Ridge Inn welcomes Ms. Felt's second grade class for tea at the Inn. Gideon Ridge Inn serves tea at 4 PM daily for inn guests and the public. For the past 12 years, once a year the second graders from Blowing Rock School dress up and enjoy a proper tea. Today, we served Earl Gray tea, scones, chocolate covered strawberries, and other cookies and confections.</div><div><br /></div><div>We invite parents and relatives of these fine students to share this blog and other photos with friends and relatives.</div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-20219382876591156702010-03-30T08:54:00.003-04:002010-04-09T09:29:32.490-04:00Gauge Wines at Gideon Ridge Inn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BKgdy7GAgWYIwLxAlXgCpi3ZvDsUrf5Djh5FPGFPsBr_2ltbvmcCzZeEiAKT17WTZgjEvbS17IASLSX7pNx8nAN3nf9Gm9wFXtkiU1TVXQbbRajxFcFtW48dc8mrcGKTVTQ7VQE2icw/s1600/12gaugechard.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 127px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454411295642047410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BKgdy7GAgWYIwLxAlXgCpi3ZvDsUrf5Djh5FPGFPsBr_2ltbvmcCzZeEiAKT17WTZgjEvbS17IASLSX7pNx8nAN3nf9Gm9wFXtkiU1TVXQbbRajxFcFtW48dc8mrcGKTVTQ7VQE2icw/s320/12gaugechard.jpg" /></a><br />As part of our wine dinner on April 16 with Trent Moffett, we will be pouring the 12 Gauge Cabernet Sauvignon and 20 Gauge Chardonnay. These are very drinkable "everyday" wines that pair perfectly with food. For Details on the wine dinners, please call Gideon Ridge Inn at 828-295-3644.Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-44741782455589931382010-03-27T10:49:00.001-04:002010-03-27T10:51:47.878-04:00Wine FestivalGideon Ridge will have the Trent Moffit Winery for the Blue Ridge Winemakers Dinner Friday April 16th. Hurry and get your tickets there are only 10 seats left.Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865595668439382018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-86923321533663377892010-03-25T17:32:00.000-04:002010-03-25T17:40:56.463-04:00Banff Mountain Film Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/contest/2009/contest_header1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 522px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/contest/2009/contest_header1.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br />Today we welcome the Road Warrior as a guest at Gideon Ridge Inn. She is in town for the Boone screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The Boone/ Blowing Rock showing is the largest venue in the World outside of Banff. We are very proud of our association with the local showing of these wonderful films.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894899988257924509.post-54369887518802613532010-03-22T11:41:00.000-04:002010-03-22T11:42:05.743-04:00Start Blogging<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">This is a test of the Gideon Ridge Blog</span>Cobb Milnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395908553716459225noreply@blogger.com1