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We became involved in the hospitality industry in 2014 when during one of our weekend get-a-ways to a favorite winery we discussed what we would do as a career if money wasn’t an option. Ray, who loves being outdoors with nature and who is a great with plants mentioned he would love to learn how to run a vineyard. For Cheri, with her organizational and decorating abilities she would enjoy real estate and home staging. It was that day when friends planted the seed saying “we don’t see you doing that, we see you more as B&B people; and oh by the way, the bed & breakfast right behind us is thinking about coming on the market soon. We think you should buy it.” Long story short, we headed right over there to check it out. This B&B was beautiful and we instantly fell in love with it! It was a large, newer home with open acreage that could be turned into a vineyard and beautiful sweeping mountain views. We thought that this property could give us both of our dreams. Although we weren’t ready to buy yet, we offered to become their innkeepers in what we called our “interim program” and though some friends thought we were crazy to work for free — we saw this as a rare opportunity to live the lifestyle before doing it. We also spent a lot of time compiling a list of what we thought would make the perfect bed and breakfast and went after more and more information on our future business endeavor / retirement plan. We took care of the shopping, menu plans, and preparations. Greeted the guest, gave tours of the house, and attended to their needs many times above and beyond what the owners would have had us do. We helped guests plan their weekend activities and special events, and often invited them to join us when they didn’t have any plans. Our guests may have started out as strangers, but before they left — they were friends with many that we still keep in contact with today. Our weekend ‘work’ was also our ‘weekend getaway’ and we loved meeting and socializing with the interesting variety of people that stay at B&Bs… we loved our job! Years later… yes, while out wine-ing again. We found the perfect property for our own lodging establishment! A 10,000+ square foot custom-built private home on 10-acres and 5 bedrooms with beautiful panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the valley between the hills, and a neighboring vineyard. Walls came down to enlarge rooms, and walls went up so that each guest room had its own private en-suite bathroom. We painted, repaired the pool surround, refinished the deck, added planting beds, gardens, fountains and walkways. Installed a second septic field, whole house humidifier, and a tankless water heater to ensure there is plenty of hot water for everyone. We also removed carpets and replaced with hardwood floors while building out the basement as the owner’s quarters. Furniture, mattresses, and luxury bedding was purchased. Rock walls outside were crafted to give more natural presence to the property and numerous plants were added to create many gardens. We added a fountain to the side patio, and a fire pit to the front field with its amazing sunset views, and installed a front fountain with pool in the center island. We know that running and managing a lodging property with on-site concierge service isn’t for everyone, it isn’t a get rich endeavor… it is a labor of love… and we love the home, the property, the views, and sharing – this perfect place — with all our guests, soon to be friends, and extended friends and family. We look forward to hosting your stay!