Vacation Station

Innkeepers/owners Bill & Maureen Elliot discuss the fascinating history Tuxedo Park STL Bed & Breakfast Inn, a former church that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests marvel that today’s gracious site, with its many contemporary amenities, originally opened in the Gilded Age to guests in Victorian attire. Since opening its doors in 1895, the Tuxedo Park STL B & B building complex has housed seven different congregations. Bill and Maureen also discuss what guests can experience in the area including the Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis. More: https://tuxedoparkstl.com/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio was recorded onsite at The Farm at Spring Creek near Greeneville, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Erin Turner talks about life on her family’s farm that's known for producing quality grass-fed beef, as well as the guest experience at their White Rose vacation cabin, an authentic log cabin that overlooks the pond. The rustic atmosphere is just what you need to unwind and have some peace and quiet. Explore the natural beauty and history of Appalachia and Greeneville including Smoky Mountain National Park, Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests, and the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. https://www.thefarmatspringcreek.net/

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Recorded on-site, this episode of Big Blend Radio features innkeeper Memori Reusing who shares the fascinating history and guest experience at Walker Manor Bed & Breakfast in Gladewater, the Antique Capital of East Texas. The Inn features a Tea Room, and three lavish guest suites, a gorgeous garden, and event space. It is within walking distance to the downtown antique and boutique shops, restaurants, Gladewater Museum and Gladewater Opry. More: https://www.walkermanortx.com/index.html

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Recorded on-site, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Debi and Bob Schulman, the innkeepers of the Miller-Dunham House Bed and Breakfast, a colonial-style home in the heart of historic Odessa, Delaware. Hear about the Inn's lodgings, gardens and breakfasts, and what there is to experience in the area. More: https://www.miller-dunham.com/

Odessa is a charming small town that’s home to one of thirteen National Historic Landmark sites in Delaware including the Corbit-Sharp house which is a designated Network to Freedom site on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. It is also near parks and natural areas such as the Blackbird Creek Reserve, Lums Pond State Park, and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Erin Levinson, innkeeper/owner of the award-winning Hummingbird Inn, a stately 1865 Queen Anne Victorian in historic Easton, Maryland. Hear about the Inn, the fabulous breakfasts he serves, and what there is to experience in the area. More: https://www.hummingbirdinneaston.com/

Featured music is "Hummingbird" from the album "Not Enough Time" by Wally Lawder. https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wally-lawder-not-enough-time/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Susan Reimel, owner/innkeeper of Lancaster Ridge Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish Country. Boasting spacious and well appointed rooms, gorgeous gardens and sumptuous homemade breakfast, her B&B is unique in that it is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and has an indoor swimming pool. From a visit to Hershey's to the local parks and covered bridges, she also talks about what there is to see and do in Lancaster County. More: https://www.lancasterridgebedandbreakfast.com/

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Chris Temple of Visit Erie gives a seasonal overview of all there is to see and do in Erie, Pennsylvania, the “Flagship City” that’s home to beautiful Presque Isle State Park, and known for its historic sites, outdoor recreation, wine and craft brew scene, public art, eclectic shopping (with sales no tax on clothing or apparel) and dining destinations. Whether it’s a family vacation or romantic getaway, an outdoor escape or culinary adventure, Erie is a must-visit any time of year!

Featured music is “Fall / Winter” from the album “Yuma” by Yagull.

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From the Dark Woods Haunted Attraction to Christmas Celebrations and the re-opening of Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Melrose Plantation, Arlene Gould and Kelli West of Natchitoches Tourism share what there is to experience in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. More: https://natchitoches.com/

Evelyn LaTorre discusses her new memoir "Between Inca Walls" that takes readers on a journey across both international borders and social barriers, as she documents her time in Peru with the Peace Corps -- and the love she finds along the way. https://www.evelynlatorre.com/

Music is by guitarist Jim Stubblefield.

This interview was part of Big Blend Radio's History, Heritage & Culture Festival. Hear the whole show here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blend-radio/2020/08/28/big-blend-radio-historic-louisiana-peru-and-england

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This episode of Big Blend Radio was recorded on-site and features Teresa Jacobson, innkeeper /owner of Azalea Inn and Villas in historic Savannah, Georgia. Hear about the Inn's history and amenities, as well as what there is to see and do in the area. More: https://azaleainn.com/

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