Every fall we visit the college our son is attending in Lynchburg, Va. It’s an opportunity to see what our sons life is like at the college and the highlight of the weekend is the Pumpkin Parade where the Seniors and Sophomores serenade each other in song. It’s an event Joe and I look forward to every year.
Pumpkin Parade at Randolph College
Randolph College
We typically stay at the Residence Bed & Breakfast but this time we also had the pleasure of staying at the Federal Crest Inn.
George and Joann are the owners of The Residence Bed & Breakfast. They are always very personable and cheerful, the rooms are clean, tastefully decorated and comfortable. As an added bonus, the B&B is located next to the college so everything is within walking distance. Breakfast is always a special treat where we enjoy conversing with other parents who have students attending the college as well. The Residence breakfast consisted of a Croissant with cream cheese and syrup, bacon and fruit. Choices of coffee, tea, orange or cranberry juice. Joann always puts on a really nice spread for breakfast and at checkout she sends us off with small bag of cookies. This time it was Snickerdoodles.
The Residence B&B - Stuffed Croissant
The Residence Bed & Breakfast
The Residence Bed & Breakfast
The following night was our first time staying at The Federal Crest Inn. The Inn is owned by Ann and Phil who is a very pleasant and hospitable couple. Ann is an artist who has pieces of her art displayed throughout the house. Beautiful hand painted wine glasses amongst other things. The rooms in the house are equally tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. Sunday morning at the Federal Crest we were served sliced fruit in yogurt with Muesli and a Cranberry muffin. This was followed by the best French toast I have ever had!!! served with bacon and a slice of cantaloupe.
The Federal Crest Inn - Fruit in Yogurt and Cranberry muffin
The Federal Crest Inn - French Toast
The Federal Crest Inn
Saturday morning we were exploring Lynchburg’s Main Street area and came across this wonderful little market. They had seasonal veggies for sale outside and local arts and crafts, wine and baked products inside. Look at these delicious baked goods, too bad we just had breakfast. We picked up some local wine and I scored a really cute and comfortable knitted pink blouse from Pappy’s Knitting.
Lorraine Bakery
Lorraine Bakery
Lynchburg Community Market
Miss Lynchburg Pumpkin
The local artists were a real pleasure to talk with and we will definitely stop by there again next time we’re in Lynchburg. And to top is all off Lynchburg had the perfect Harvest Moon, did you see it?
Harvest Moon
Source: My Danish Kitchen
SERIOUSLY !!!! I’m in Richmond… next time you are in Lynchburg I will drive down to hang out with you and take your precious time away from your son… noo…. only if you have some time for me that is… I will come with an entourage of 2, 3 year olds by then… almost there
LOL that’s funny, I would love to meet you’re little entourage. You know we live in Virginia Beach so we are really very close to one another, about 2 hours. If we get up your way of if your down this way, we could easily get together.
What a cool trip! The pastries in that shop look fantastic!