June 16, 2010 - If you’ve been following our blog or stayed at Clay Corner Inn recently, you know I’m Liz, the new resident innkeeper -- Pennsylvania native, degree in Business Administration, concentration in Entrepreneurship, hope to open my own B&B some day. When I visited Blacksburg for the interview, I knew I would be happy here – neat small town, college atmosphere, Huckleberry Trail, hiking and national forests nearby.
I wasted no time exploring. I’ve walked all over downtown – sometimes in the wrong direction! I bought vegetable plants at the Farmer’s Market and already have a little garden here at the inn. A beginner of the soil, I am eager to see if my efforts will yield veggies this summer.
Moving into my little suite involved lots of painting, arranging and shopping at thrift stores. My parents helped with everything (thanks Mom and Dad for coming down and working so much over a long weekend!☺). Since I could choose my own colors, I painted each area different – yellow, purple, green, orange – it’s a cheerful little space!
The first week I worked beside Mary, the former resident innkeeper, which allowed me to see first-hand the responsibilities. I have experience as a B&B housekeeper, so I’m familiar with laundry and cleaning details, but I lacked experience cooking breakfast and ironing. Breakfast is easier than it looks, even though I’ve not made all of our signature dishes yet. Ironing, however; was not as easy to master. My first round of pillowcases did not pass inspection, but I’m improving with each one. I’m enjoying my work immensely, and I’m excited to keep learning and meeting more of you – the guests. I quickly discovered that Clay Corner Inn guests are nice, friendly people who enjoy the location, breakfast, the Virginia wine and homemade cookies – I brought some recipes!
I urge you to visit Blacksburg, stay at Clay Corner Inn and discover the area. Hopefully, my ironing will pass your inspection, and we know you’ll enjoy the outdoor deck and pool, our tiny Internet café (laptop provided) and being able to walk anywhere on campus or in town or down the Huckleberry Trail. You can check out my vegetable garden and fill me in on interesting places you find. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Liz—Resident Innkeeper
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