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Ups and Downs

Administrator — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:07:29 +0000

We’ve been hoping for rain…it was quite dry. Now it won’t stop, but rain on our farm produces good grass…and that’s essentially our crop. We raise grass and harvest it with our cattle. So as the song says “Rain is a Good Thing”.

The grass is a brilliant been and the trees are just about in full leaf. Spring in Blue Grass, like all the seasons, is a special time of year.

Night Sky

Administrator — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:55:19 +0000

One of the great gifts of our location is a clear, unrestricted view of the night sky. Earlier this month the once in a lifetime dance of Jupiter and Venus was spectacular.

Winter finally arrived

Administrator — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:29:14 +0000

It’s been unusually warm in the mountains this winter. JR at the post office stated last week “we will pay for this warm weather”.

Mother nature extracted payment last night with blowing snow, 50+ MPH winds, 9 degrees. The horses we’re reluctant to leave the barn this AM, and Buddy (our lab) gave me the “I don’t think so” look when it was time to go outside.

So today will be a quiet winter Sunday in most of Blue Grass. We attended church last night, so after the farm chores are finished, today’s agenda includes curling up with a good book, followed by an afternoon nap.

New reservations system up and running

Administrator — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:24:25 +0000

We now have online booking and credit card payment capability!!

Just click on the “Availability/Book Online” button and you will be directed to an online booking calendar with payment options (checks, credit cards accepted)

Changes ahead

Administrator — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:54:01 +0000

Since opening, we have tried to make the financial transaction of reservations painless and easy for our guests. In order to make the reservation process easier, we are making some changes.

In a few days we will be going online with an automated reservation system that will include the ability to pay via credit card. Advance reservations can still be paid via check, but short notice stays will require a credit card payment.

The new system will allow immediate booking, payment, and reservation confirmation. Please let us know should you encounter any problems as we transition to our new system.

Snow tomorrow?

Administrator — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:56:22 +0000

Reports of snow starting tomorrow. Winter has been very mild so far this year, however Highlander’s know it will come.

Snow

Administrator — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:37:30 +0000

Falling snow, windy, and cold…but the wood stove has our house toasty. Looks like Winter has finally arrived.

New Sheriff in town

Administrator — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:55:53 +0000

Chestnut Cottage would like to congratulate new Highland County Sheriff Tim Duff and extend our best wishes/thanks to outgoing Sheriff Herb Lightner

Happy New Year

Administrator — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:46:14 +0000

Well the weather is set to change this morning. For all you snow lover’s, it’s on the way!