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Pamela Lanier's B&B Club Newsletter
Spring is just around the corner, making it a delightful time to visit Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas. From the Cherry Blossom Festival to the serene beauty of the Prince William Forest, this is a destination everyone will enjoy.
 Featured B&B: Swann House
Featured Destination: Washington, DC
Off the Beaten Path
Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cookies
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Featured Bed and Breakfast |
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Their 9 guestrooms are individually decorated, and all are unique, offering a relaxing venue after a day of sightseeing or meetings. All rooms have private bathrooms, cable TV, voicemail and data ports on the phones. |
 Swann House
Washington, DC
book now!
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Featured Destination |
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 Washington, DC
By Karen Aaronson
Our nation's capital, Washington in the District of Columbia, is worth at least one visit. Whether your family's greatest interests are political, historical, scientific, artistic or social, D.C. can keep you interested and enlightened.
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Off the Beaten Path |
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Alexandria, VA
It is located on the west bank of the Potomac River, six miles south of Washington, DC, and is home of the United Way, and The American Red Cross.
Manassas, VA
For weekend romantics or families on holiday, for a fascinating tour through history or a leisurely day trip, Manassas has its own place in time.
Middleburg, VA
Serving as a host community for more than 250 years, it is no surprise that Middleburg has developed such a high concentration of fine inns, shops & restaurants. |
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Seasonal Recipe |
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Although cherries aren't in season yet, these delicious cookies will satisfy your craving until they arrive.
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March's Travel Tip
March is a terrific time to travel and save. As the heart of the spring "shoulder" for travel, many airlines are having their lowest fares of the year while Bed and Breakfasts are making special plans for short term vacations that include lots of fun and are easy on the wallet. Take a look at our Deals section for some great B&B packages and consider a short vacation to banish cabin fever. |
Ask Pamela
Q: We love those convivial B&B breakfasts and are thinking about having a little brunch party for friends but we both work so we have to keep it simple. Ideas please?
A: Great idea. Brunch is actually one of the easiest (and most cost effective) entertaining opportunities. I love the way many inns are now serving a side buffet consisting of cut fruit or fruit compote, choice of cereal or granola with yummy add-ins, and choice of juices. Setting up a sideboard like this will enable your guests to choose their own brunch first course and keep the service simple. Serve coffee, tea and/or hot cocoa from another location within your space. For the brunch entrée, why not choose two from our innkeeper recipes section that can be made the night before or whipped up in the morning, something like stuffed French toast or an egg casserole. Then, after your guests have served themselves the first course from the sidebar, you may join them with your hot, brunch entrees accompanied by bread and butter or a baked good of your choice. End the meal on a sweet finale with one of our Inn's fabulous tea cakes or a selection of cookies. One of the most important components of entertaining is to enjoy your guests, so grab a plate, sit down and relax.
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"The smell of warm pear bread from the kitchen was just delicious. We were really impressed. Definitely will be returning." Reggie, guest at Vine Cottage Inn in Hot Springs, VA.
"Chuck and Sheila are excellent hosts. I feel almost part of the family when I stay there." Sandra, guest at Brownstone Cottage in Winchester, VA.
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