LONGING FOR HOME BED AND BREAKFAST SELECTED FOR THE BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM DIAMOND COLLECTION

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Rogersville, Alabama – Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast has joined the BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection, a distinction reserved for premier inns offering extensive amenities and top-rated guest reviews. Launched in October, 2009, the Diamond Collection was introduced to help travelers streamline their search for the country’s best inns. Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast is the newest member of the BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection.

To qualify and maintain membership in the Diamond Collection, B&Bs and inns must pass a comprehensive professional inspection measuring the property’s quality, service, hospitality, accommodations, food, amenities, and more. To qualify for membership, Diamond Collection properties all maintain top guest ratings and reviews on BedandBreakfast.com and offer a professional reservation experience, including extensive property photos and online reservations.  Additionally, Diamond Collection members provide the amenities that today’s travelers require, including private baths, free Internet service, luxury appointments and amenities, professional staffing, and flexible check-in/out times.

About Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast:

 

 Take a deep breath you’re home now…set serenely on fifteen (15) wooded acres Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast, an enchantingly quaint 1880's style farmhouse, is only one mile from Joe Wheeler State Park and Lake in the midst of the Tennessee Valley. Just one hour west of Huntsville, Alabama; two hours from Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, it is a great romantic hideaway, a peaceful weekend getaway, or vacation destination for anyone looking to experience the renewed "state of mind, place of grace, and way of life"* that is Longing for Home.   

With three luxuriously appointed guestrooms and the Sleeping Porch, an adventurous guest dubbed this room and the experience as "glamping (glam-camping), Longing For Home surrounds you in the greatest of comforts.  Numerous amenities include gourmet cupcakes, comfy robes, a steam shower, large pool, walking trails and numerous places to just be still and take in the fresh air and sunshine, not to mention peace and quiet.  Enjoy the enchantment of the Tuscan Oasis, our newest addition, which includes a large hot tub with AM/FM radio and CD player, lavish chaise lounges and fire pit, a fabulous place for time together to stargaze and dream.  A massage therapist is available to enhance your holiday with a relaxing in-room massage.  Add a special package for an even more gratifying experience. 

Longing For Home’s sumptuous three-course breakfast features original recipes that are among the best in Alabama. Combine Betty’s Cajun Shrimp Quiche and Cheese Grits with a tempting breakfast dessert like her, Italian Cream Pancakes, Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy, or a Chocolate Cobbler for dessert and lunch will be but a fleeting thought!  All this is topped off with humorous storytelling and lore drawn from the area’s surprisingly rich history and Bill and Betty’s experiences.

Owned and operated by Betty and Bill Maloney since 2009.  This couple enjoys sharing true Southern hospitality with guests and friends. They receive their guests personally with a warm welcome.  This is especially important for first time bed and breakfast guests and to quote one,

“This was our first stay at a Bed and Breakfast and I must say, we are both very impressed and plan to return…Must add that the flowers were beautiful, cupcakes decadent and breakfast is beyond words!”  Gwynn and Dale, Alabama.   Bed and Breakfast aficionados find that Longing For Home exceeds expectations, “We would like to thank you for a great stay.  The hospitality was only exceeded by your amazing breakfasts.  Longing For Home will certainly be one of the highlights of our trip…”  Freya and Don, Ontario, Canada

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For more information on Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast, visit longingforhome.com or call (256) 247-0261/(866) 669-5823 for reservations.  

*Carolyn Kent, How To Be a Better Southerner



Have a blessed Day. Betty Maloney
Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast
"A State of Mind, A Place of Grace, A Way of Life*"
* Taken from the book, How to be a Better Southerner by Carolyn Kent.

LONGING FOR HOME BED AND BREAKFAST PARTICIPATES IN NATION WIDE “HONOR OUR VETERANS” EVENT

In honor of our Country’s veterans Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast, Rogersville, Alabama gave away their guest rooms to those that have served, are presently serving and retired from military service on 10-11 November 2011.  “This is the second year we have had the privilege to host veterans and their spouses to a free night here at Longing For Home.  Given the sacrifice veterans and their families have and are making for this country, giving a few the opportunities to come and be pampered for a day is a good thing to do,” states Betty Maloney. 

In both 2010 and 2011 Longing For Home hosted couples whose military experience spanned as many as 60 years.   “It is amazing how quickly these guests begin to share their military stories.  Within half an hour it was like they had known each other for years,” remarked Betty.  For some this was an opportunity to connect with loved ones while on mid-tour leave for active combat zones.  For others it was an opportunity to remember experiences from earlier wars.  “The mutual respect and honor shared between these Veterans is truly a wonderful thing to see,” stated Betty.  

Upon their arrival at Longing For Home our guests discovered our signature gourmet cupcakes in their rooms and snacks for them to enjoy during their stay.  They also enjoyed a three-course breakfast along with stories about Rogersville.  For most, this was the first visit to Rogersville and they enjoyed visiting our shops as well as our fine dining here.

Longing For Home joined 490 bed and breakfast inns across the United States that also honor those who serve each Veterans Day with a free night.

Have a blessed Day. Betty Maloney
Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast
"A State of Mind, A Place of Grace, A Way of Life*"
* Taken from the book, How to be a Better Southerner by Carolyn Kent.

Resort Package with Hot Tub, Massage and more

Announcing an expansion to the unique experience that is Longing For Home!

We are adding a Resort Package that includes the following:

·         Two night in one of our luxurious guest rooms

o       Depending on availability, your choice one of four guestroom

 

·         Private Tuscan Oasis (Hot Tub) escape

o       Enjoy the Tuscan Oasis hot tub, fire pit and chaise lounges while sharing fresh fruit and sparkling cider.

·         Couples one hour massage

o       At the Oasis or in your room let the stresses of life be released by our skilled massage therapist.

·         Ladies facial and make up treatment

o       Travel just a minute and let Merle Norman enhance your natural beauty 

·         Cigar kit (lighter, cutter and select cigars) from The Curly Mustache

o       While your lady is in the capable hands of Teresa at Merle Norman, stop for a time and enjoy some of the best cigars made.

·         $40 gift card for Stanfield’s Steak House

o       Cap the day at the areas best steakhouse.

The Resort Package price is $390 and $512 depending on your 

  guest room selection.  Price does not include taxes.

Have a blessed Day. Betty Maloney
Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast
"A State of Mind, A Place of Grace, A Way of Life*"
* Taken from the book, How to be a Better Southerner by Carolyn Kent.

BED AND BREAKFASTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HONOR U.S. MILITARY AND VETERANS WITH A 10 NOVEMBER 2011 VETERAN'S DAY PROMOTION

Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast in Rogersville, Alabama is again taking part in a Veterans Day Promotion. “This is the best way for us to honor this country’s military members,” says Betty Maloney, owner of the Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast. “Not enough people realize what our servicemen and women face on a day to day basis in addition to those who have already put their lives on the line for our country and we are happy for them to stay with us as we celebrate Veterans Day.”  For additional information and reservations visit our website at www.longingforhome.com or call (256) 247-0261 / (866) 669-5823 (Toll Free).

This year we are setting aside three of our rooms for this special free one night stay on 10 November 2011.  Availability is on a first come first served basis and a valid military or Veterans Administration ID will be required for each reservation.   Make it a weekend stay and get a 20% discount on your Friday and Saturday room rates.  Make your reservations directly with the us here at Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast.

Event Background: Hundreds of Bed and Breakfasts are providing free rooms  in observance of Veterans Day, to honor men and women currently serving in the military, as well as those who have served their country in the past.  Last year over 200 inns in 39 states and Canada donated rooms for this holiday promotion.

The program was started in 2009 by the West Virginia Bed And Breakfast Association.  “We just wanted to say thank you to the courageous men and women from our armed forces,” says Kathleen Panek, owner of the Gillum House in Shinnston, West Virginia and originator of the concept. “These are trying times for anyone serving or who has served and a good night’s rest is our way to say, thank you.”

Bed and breakfast inns are smaller hospitality businesses that offer a more personal touch than standard motels or hotels. All rooms have private bathrooms, comfortable beds, and beautifully decorated areas for relaxation or conversation. Known for their great breakfasts and personalized service, Bed and Breakfasts are a perfect way to enhance a getaway.


Thomas Shepherd Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia secured a domain name and created a web site to enable Veterans to locate a participating Bed and Breakfast. For more information on the promotion go to www.bnbsforvets.org or www.betterwaytostay.com.



Have a blessed Day.
Betty Maloney
Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast
"A State of Mind, A Place of Grace, A Way of Life*"
*Taken from How To Be A Better Southerner, Carolyn Kent, Southern Renaissance Publishing, Nashville, TN.

Remember When It Was Cold??

Remember when it was really cold???

Have a blessed Day.
Betty Maloney
Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast
"A State of Mind, A Place of Grace, A Way of Life*"
* Taken from the book, How to be a Better Southerner by Carolyn Kent.

Greetings From Angus McGraw

 Yea, yea, yea  -- that will happen when pigs fly!!!  For that matter can pigs fly????

Well -- at Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast, we believe that with God's help -- all things are possible!! 

Meet Angus McGraw, our flying pig and our new spokespig.  Angus will periodically bring you news of events and specials from Longing For Home.

For now --- the next time you are TIRED, FRUSTRATED and really wishing that pigs could fly -- we hope you will think of Mr. Angus McGraw and plan your next stay with us here at Longing For Home

Have a blessed Day. Betty Maloney
Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast

"A State of Mind, A Place of Grace, A Way of Life*"
* Taken from How to be a Better Southerner by Carolyn Kent.

2011 Rogersville AL Bluegress Festival 14-16 July

Just 13 days until the 2011 Rogersville Bluesgrass Festival!!  Two days of great music, food and fun.
The Town kicks this annual event off Thursday July 14, 2011 with Fiddler, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and Band competitions where the entry fee is the price the Bluegrass event ticket.


Come, sit back and enjoy a great line up of bands with Lisa Lambert and the Pine Ridge Boys featured along with the following groups:
 
Stan Nelson and Hurricane Creek -- Friday and Saturday
Gloria Belle and Tennessee Sunshine -- Saturday only
Campbell Trio + 2 -- Friday and Saturday
Volume 5 -- Saturday Only
Rank Strangers -- Friday and Saturday
The Judge Talford Band -- Saturday only

We still have rooms!! Book your stay with Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast.

Go to Rogersville Bluesgrass Festival for photos of last year's event.