Autumn in Haywood County is an amazing time to enjoy some of the freshest apples, pears, squashes, and potatoes available during the year. Enjoy a new twist on baked pears with this simple yet elegant recipe. Roasted Harvest Pears We receive more compliments on this recipe than almost any other dish we serve here at…
One of the things we are extremely passionate about here at The Yellow House is food. This will not a surprise to anyone who has eaten one of our three-course breakfasts in the past month; we have been experimenting with all sorts of new recipes to “up our game” for breakfast. Crème Brule French Toast,…
This morning we woke up to a beautiful snow covered landscape! This was the first “real” snow that we have seen since we moved to the area, and I have to say, it is a gorgeous sight. Locals tell us that this has been an unseasonably warm December and January, so we have been taking…
As an innkeeper, I get asked a lot about local attractions and activities. One of the most common questions is where the best hiking trails are located. Here are a few comments on my first hiking trail experiences. All of these are within a short drive of the Waynesville area. While they vary in difficulty,…
This year at The Yellow House, we wanted to do something special for the guests who were spending Christmas with us. We weren’t sure what to do, so one of our colleagues challenged us with a question: if we imagined our guests waking up at the inn on Christmas morning, what is an experience that…
One of our goals here at The Yellow House is to help our guests have an amazing time discovering all that this part of North Carolina has to offer. I know from experience that visiting a new place can be overwhelming, especially if you have limited time and if there is a lot that you…
The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road knows you’ll love walking in a winter wonderland. We are happy for our guests to experience so many fun area activities. From November 3, 2018 through January 6, 2019 guests can visit Christmas at Biltmore Estate (the largest private residence in America with 250 rooms) located (at 1 Lodge…
Waynesville desserts delight both residents and guests of our scenic Western North Carolina town. There are at least five reasons why this is so. We share five places for tasty treats. People love to eat dessert all year round. When it is warm outside, people can cool off with their ice cream treats.…