Can you say zero degrees? Well, paint my world cold! The snow and a
drastic change in temperatures is nice a for a day or two, but I am
done with winter now. I didn’t choose to live in the northeast and after living for a year in chilly Michigan in the 70’s, I moved back south! What are you doing on these cold days?

One idea is to paint your world RED with Redbox. But each time we go  checkout a moviem selecting from the ones I have made note of to watch, the ones we wanted were already checked out. Not such a novel idea. Everyone else has thought of that. And no, we don’t have Netflix.

Nine year-old Grand daughter, Destiny, came to spend her snow days with us yesterday. The most fitting DVD to watch was FROZEN.   Paint her world NO spring break! So far  she has missed 5 days of school.

I decided to warm up the game room at Bedford Landings. So I bought
toasted nutmeg paint and warmed up that little room with color and new
decor.  I love it’s new look!  We have had the wood stove
stocked and burning too!

Another paint job has been fun! In Bedford, someone found some new
unfinished wooden chairs in an old chair factory.  They need a little TLC and
paint. They ran a news story and promoted the chair availability
asking artists to pick them up to repurpose. Not that we are artists, but that didn’t stop us.  Jack picked up 3 of them. My sister, Sherry and I are decorating two of them and friend Carolyn has another. I have already done my part with my colorful paint. Jack is preparing a wooden seat cut to shape then Sherry is using acrylic paint for the seat covers. She will be here in March with her rendering. These will be auctioned off in May at a Chair-ity. So far this is what they look like. I will share the finished product after she brings the rest.

Jack bought some white paint for the new beehives. By the looks of the
snow on the hives, we will be lucky if there are still bees in the two
hives we own.

 

We plan to buy a new nucleus of bees this spring but hope at least one hive survives the winter for we will need honey for biscuits. We have completely depleted last years 3.5 gallons. Of course many Bedford Landings guests are enjoying it in their own homes. Maybe we should recall those 35 honey bears we sold! 

The thermometer is stuck on 5 degrees as I write this morning February
20, 2015. But this I know, spring is just 5 weeks away, the snow will
melt in all parts of the U.S. And but  my oldest child turns 30 in 3
days.

So not only do I paint my world cold, but I paint me old– but happy at Bedford Landings with a crackling fire, warm toasted nutmeg paint and a list of movies to watch. What color do you paint your world today?

It couldn’t have been a more delightful day at Bedford Landings than February 8, 2015! The temperatures rose to 66 degrees, we opened the windows and welcomed six wonderful biscuit makers who were enrolled in Biscuit School 101. Now that was something beautiful in and of itself! They donned their aprons and gathered around the island. These photos don’t even begin to show the fun these women had making biscuits!

Jack instructed them on basic biscuits and all the associated secrets then demonstrated making sausage gravy and a biscuit dessert that includes honey and cream cheese! 

 

Warm biscuits- now that’s a beautiful sight!

 

After biscuit school, Jack and I decided it was nice enough to take a plane ride over the lake. If you have never seen the lake by air, then you are missing something beautiful! On a clear day, you can see for miles and miles, can identify people’s houses, and I love it when I can take my camera along. I took 86 photos in about 30 minutes while were in the air. I am sharing only a few. Mainly I am trying to get a good aerial of the house but it may be summer before I get the perfect one! Everything will be green then!

We ended the day sitting on the deck watching the sun set. Now that’s something beautiful!

 

Honored? Yes, Bedford Landings is honored to have been nominated through the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce for an award. Only Chamber members vote for these awards.  We were nominated in the category of Tourism and Hospitality Promoter. While, honored, we were not selected and we give kudos to Sunken City Brewery who was recognized. We did however, attend a very festive Chamber of Commerce dinner stylin’ in a tuxedo and cocktail dress for the occasion. We met new people, did a little networking, and shared in a fun evening!

Also recently, Bedford Landings is honored in the latest issue of the Laker magazine. Anyone who has access to the internet can vote online for many tourism categories. Being a first year business, it was spectacular to see our name listed. Bedford Landings was given an honorable mention in the categories of “New Business” as well as “Places to Stay Overnight.” So yes, Bedford Landings is honored! But our greatest honor is serving such a wonderful community. Applause!

Don’t forget upcoming Biscuit & Gravy class is at 2:00 on Sunday, February 8th . We have room for 2 more to enroll. Email:
karen@bedfordlandings.com

Don’t for get that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. We have two room still available and are willing to help you make that day special! Think chocolate, wine, spa treatments, surprise baskets, and more.  Karen can help you price these amenities.

And even though we have a cold day here and there, don’t forget that Spring is around the corner and soon Bedford Landings will be honored to have you visiting us again!

Jack is cookin’ in the kitchen and when he is making biscuits at Bedford Landings, the flour is a-flying!  Jack went to Biscuit School at a Southern Season’s in Chapel Hill twice and says he learned some very basic things about making biscuits.  Instead of hockey pucks, come learn the trades secrets of making biscuits with Jack.

If the first class is fully enrolled, he will offer it again. The first date is Sunday February 8 at 2:00 pm. This Biscuits at Bedford Landings class will last 2 hours and cost $25 per person. We are going to only enroll 4 people in the first class to give personal attention and see how many will work in our space.  Those who attend will learn to make southern style biscuits and rich sausage gravy. Call 540-488-4600 to register or email karen@bedfordlandings.com. The second date is tentative on February 22 but if fully enrolled, we will definitely hold it. We will keep a waiting list if you call after 4 are enrolled.

One of our kitchen features you will see, if you enroll in Biscuits at Bedford Landings, is the dough hole.  What better way to clean up after making a mess then to scrape it all away!  He loves to show it off, but here is a sneak preview!

We are considering more classes for Fall and Spring.  What else would be of interest for small classes? (POLL WILL POP-UP!)

Bedford Landings is not just a summer destination but there are many things that make it a special place in the winter. Just think about this winter special relaxation image.

-A roaring hot fire while you warm yourself close by with a piping hot cup of tea, coffee or cocoa;

-Warming your whole body in the grand guest hot tub complete with comfy robes and towels nearby;

 But what makes it really a deal as a winter special at Bedford Landings? When you make a reservation, use with these words in the comment section of the reservations page, “I hear Bedford Landings is beautiful this time of year.” That alone will get you 10% off of your already winter special Bedford Landings room rate. If you call in a reservation, just say those words to get winter special pricing!

But there is more!

In February, you may enroll in a winter special at Bedford Landings biscuit class.  Jack will hold this at least once. If it goes well, he will offer it again. The first date is February 8 at 2:00 pm. This winter special Bedford Landings will last 2 hours and cost $25 per person. Attendees will learn to make southern style biscuits and rich sausage gravy. Call 540-488-4600 to register or email karen@bedfordlandings.com. For this class, the limit is 4 people. The second date is tentative on February 22 but if fully enrolled, we will definitely hold it. We will keep a waiting list.

Winter special Bedford Landings Valentines Day

We have rooms still available for a romantic get away for Valentines weekend. We will work with you to make it special!

So make your winter warm by coming to Bedford Landings!