May 25, 2010 – A new staff day is dawning at Clay Corner Inn. [They're shy about photos, so I tossed in the pool shot - pool is open and sparkling - and eggs Benedict, which we happen to be serving tomorrow morning!] Mary, our faithful, dedicated resident innkeeper, is leaving May 31st for North Carolina, where she will continue her faithful dedication to her husband, Sawaya, as he continues his medical schooling at a NC hospital. We will all miss her shining personality, amazing art skills and guest attentiveness. Stepping in as resident innkeeper is Liz, a Pennsylvania native with a business degree and emphasis in entrepreneurship. Welcome, Liz – Clay Corner Inn is the place to apply your experience and education!
As we bid farewell to Matt, our Virginia Tech intern, we welcome Cory, another VT intern. Like Matt, Cory is friendly, willing to learn anything, interested in the business and especially cognizant of guest service.
Samantha came on board about a month ago helping with guest rooms, laundry, front desk – another willing worker who also works at Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, so she’s the go-to person for all things coffee – and we still grind it in our commercial kitchen. Summer is back for her third summer, and you’re as likely to see her watering the flowers as baking a coffeecake or dogsitting for a canine guest. Part time animal staff includes our yellow Lab, Canyon, who checks the pool a few times a week for temperature comfort and errant tennis balls [photo coming].
June is a wonderful time to visit Blacksburg, walk the Huckleberry Trail, chill by the pool, enjoy Virginia wine, stroll to the Farmer's Market - which is one hoppin' place on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Check out vivavirginia.org for details on a world-class International Festival of Music here in Blacksburg June 21-July 3. The Blue Ridge Quilt Festival is - in my eyes - a world class event, too, founded and organized by German native Karin Tauber, who got the idea when she lived in England. That website is brqfestival.com. The classes, the quilts, the comaraderie are fantastic, and vendors and participants come from all over the country.
We are here to serve you and make your visit to Blacksburg comfortable and special. Joanne
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