Blog entries

Changing of Seasons

innkeeper — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:10:57 +0100

August was a fun and exciting month for us. Sewanee students returned for another year of fun and learning. Our cool mountain experienced some of the heat which hit most of the South. We were still cooler, just up a notch. We had the opportunity to visit with a number of wonderful guests.

The heat we experienced in August combined with the lack of rain has hastened the fall changing of colors. We Read More...

Monteagle Inn Opening Cigar Lounge this month!

innkeeper — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:08:03 +0100

Due to repeated request from our guests, we are opening a Cigar Lounge this month. In reality, we are offering cigars to be enjoyed outside, perhaps with a glass of wine. We will have a dozen or so of very nice cigars for those guests who want to partake in an area that does not offend any other guests. We just got back from Tampa where we met with the Fuente family to get their input into our Cigar Lounge and purchaRead More...

Italian Pottery and Art Sale : September 30th - October 2nd

innkeeper — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:06:08 +0100

We had another Italian Pottery and Art sale and shared some of our treasures with smart buyers. These have proven so popular, we plan to have them more often. The next one is scheduled for September 30th thru October 2nd. Being a dealer for Vietri has really broadened our selections.

Monteagle Inn - Best Small Business of the Year Award Winner!

innkeeper — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:00:16 +0100

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce presented us with the “Best Small Business of the Year” award at their annual dinner. Not only were we very honored but also very surprised, especially since we were not a member of their Chamber. We are now!

Frederick Wildman Wine Tasting - September 24th

innkeeper — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:58:52 +0100

Our Italian Wine Tasting at Tallulah’s Wine Lounge was a big hit and the Ante Pasta Platter was amazing even by our standards. We will have a wine tasting on Saturday, September 24th featuring the wines from Fredrick Wildman and Sons presented by their Regional Manager. Not only are the wines outstanding, the education will be wonderful also. Make plans to attend as the tastiRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center July Newsletter

Administrator — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from our beautiful mountain!

The 4th of July weekend was a very special one this year because Monteagle & Sewanee held their parades and day long festivities on two different days. This allowed everyone on the mountain to enjoy a long weekend of fun and Americana at its beRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center June Newsletter

Administrator — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from your
friends on the Mountain!

We have been blessed with some glorious weather and the flowers and herbs are really responding. The vegetable gardens have been planted and are using the sunshine to really develop quickly.

Jim Harmon, Lee GrRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center May Newsletter

Administrator — Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from our beautiful mountain!

April was a very busy and fun month at the Inn. Among a number of fun events, we hosted the Wine & Wildflowers celebration during the Trails & Trilliums Weekend. We had a record turnout of about 200 guests enjoying themselves and introducRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center April Newsletter

Administrator — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from the Mountain where Spring is trying to arrive in full force.

We are scrambling to get the vegetables, herbs and flowers going so that we may enjoy them in our meals. The reworked gardens look beautiful.

April is an exciting month for us with lots of activities for you to Read More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center March Newsletter

Administrator — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Greetings from your friends @ Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center, your favorite Bed & Breakfast.

We think that Spring is around the corner; the daffodils are sprouting and more green buds are appearing. We are remaking our herb and vegetable garden borders with bricks and stones recovered from a home being torn doRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center February Newsletter

Administrator — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Greetings from your friends @ Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center, your favorite Bed & Breakfast.

We have had a very busy January implementing numerous upgrades for your comfort and enjoyment. Our newly added curved shower rods, accompanied by waterfall showerheads, give you a better way to enjoy your luxurious showerRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center January Newsletter

Administrator — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Greetings from your friends at Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center

Greetings from the mountain and lots of snow! The snow is beautiful but there is so much of it. The good news is that our renovation is on schedule.

Our staff and contractors braved well over a foot of snow to get to the Inn and keepRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center Holiday Newsletter

Administrator — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Greetings from
our beautiful mountain!

It is such a wonderful time of year, full of joy, laughter and beauty. We want to wish you and your family a most very special Holiday and a Happy New Year.

Happy Holidays from Jim Harmon, Lee Green and all of your friends @ Monteagle Inn &Read More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center November Newsletter

Administrator — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Greetings from
our beautiful mountain!

Fall is here in full force & the foliage is beautiful this year. We are enjoying the full spectrum that is fall with welcome rain, cool ( even cold) days & nights, crystal clear days and nights. Sometimes the stars are so bright you feel as though you can reach out and Read More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center October Newsletter

Administrator — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from
your friends at Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center

Wow! What a beautiful fall we are experiencing on the mountain. Warm days and cool nights and the foliage are beginning to turn. We are preparing for one of the prettiest falls in recent memory due to the lack of rain in September and just a touchRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center August Newsletter

Administrator — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from
your friends at Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center

Greeting from the mountain where we are enjoying cooling afternoon showers which adds to the beauty of our fabulous mountain. What a wonderful refuge from the summer heat.

Jim and all of the Staff

“Escape tRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center July Newsletter

Administrator — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:44:16 +0100

Greetings from
your friends at Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center

Greetings from beautiful Monteagle where we just celebrated a fantastic Independence Day weekend with street dances, parades fireworks and lots more. Between Monteagle, Sewanee and the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, the activities were endlesRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center May Newsletter

Administrator — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from
the green mountaintop!

We are having a glorious spring with the roses starting to bloom to accompany the azaleas and dogwoods.

Jim and all of the Staff

“Escape to our Treasure, Treasure your Escape”

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Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center April Newsletter

Administrator — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Greetings from the Mountain!

Spring has sprung with a vengeance, the flowers are blooming everywhere, some of our herbs and mint are already abundant due to the warm days. You are invited to come see and enjoy the beauty.

It looks like we still have a little Winter left even thoughRead More...

Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center March Newsletter

Administrator — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Spring is finally arriving on the mountain, Halleluiah!

We are seeing more buds come out each day and the Lenten Roses are spectacular.

The gardens are going in and we will have a bountiful supply of herbs and veggies for our meals within a month or so. We are already harvesting the daffodils for the inn.

To celebrate Easter on April 4th, we are having a fantastic Easter BuffeRead More...