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Dec. 23rd 2011

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” — Washington Irving

Just in case you have forgotten, Christmas is only two days away. Have you finished your shopping yet? Wrapped all of your presents? No??? If you are one of the many, many procrastinators out there, or if you simply have no idea what gift to give someone in your life, fear not, because, we are your Last Minute Life-Saver. (Kind of catchy, isn’t it?)

We offer the wonderfully timed option of purchasing gift certificates from the Iris Inn. They make excellent holiday gifts, birthday gifts, apology gifts, or “just because” gifts, and honestly, who wouldn’t love a bed and breakfast getaway?

Now, if you do intend to purchase a gift certificate as a Christmas gift, you should probably scribble out an IOU for the receiver since we’ll be mailing the certificate to you, and it certainly won’t make it in time for Christmas. Just make sure to let the future receiver know that something spectacular is on the way.

From the Iris Inn Bed and Breakfast, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year!

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Amazing Cinnamon Rolls from the BBAV Cookbook

Dec. 21st 2011

One of the most well-loved holiday traditions is baking. Whether you’re cooking for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Years, family recipes are always a must during the holiday season. Here at the Iris Inn, we certainly love our food (as you well know if you have been a guest here!), and we are happy to have contributed a few recipes to the new Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia’s cookbook.

One of our recipes features our highly requested “Amazing Cinnamon Rolls,” which we make with a handy little “shortcut,” a package of frozen biscuits. And so, we present this recipe to you in hopes that it delights your taste buds enough that you simply have to have the entire cookbook. (If you would like more in depth information about the cookbook, check out one of the BBAV’s latest blog entries)

Ingredients:

1 (26.4 oz.) package frozen biscuits

¼ cup butter, softened

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 cup posdered sugar

3 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Arrange frozen biscuits, with sides touching, in 3 rows or 4 biscuits on a lightly floured surface. Let stand 30 to 45 minutes or until biscuits are thawed but still cool to the touch. (May defrost in refrigerator overnight.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Springle thawed biscuits lightly with flour. Press biscuit edges together, and pat to form a 10×12-inch rectangle of dough; spread evenly with softened butter. In a bowl, stir together brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over brown sugar mixture. Roll up, starting at one of the long ends; cut into 12 1-inch-thick slices. Place rolls onto lightly greased 10-inch round or 9-inch square pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center rolls are golden brown and done; cool slightly.

Stir together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; drizzle evenly over rolls.

Photo by Rebecca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/70757891@N00/3685013163)

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Do Nothing Weekends, 2012

Dec. 15th 2011

After all of the hustling, bustling stress of the holiday season, you are going to need a break. And between work, friends, family, children, and other pressing responsibilities, you may find it difficult to plan and coordinate a time to get away for a bit. That’s where the Iris Inn comes to your rescue.

We are once again offering our popular Do Nothing Weekends Package for the upcoming 2012 year. The package includes a two-night stay, delectable food, delicious wine, rich coffee, and a whole lot of relaxation.

The Schedule:

Friday: Join us at the Inn anytime between 3pm and 9pm. We will have a light dinner—soup, salad, and fresh bread—ready for you from 6-9pm, and then at 9:00, you are welcome to partake in dessert and coffee.

Saturday- The day is your to do with what you will! Sleep in, play some board games, chill in front of the television, or get a massage. If you’re feeling a bit restless with all the relaxation, there are numerous hiking trails around the area as well as some great shopping destinations in Waynesboro as well as in Staunton and Charlottesville. Meals for the day include a 9am brunch and a full dinner at 6:30pm (salad, entree, dessert, and wine).

Sunday- Enjoy a wonderful breakfast at 9am before checking out around 11am. Hopefully by this time you will be will be well rested!

The Dates:

January 20-22, 2012

January 27-29, 2012

February 3-5, 2012

February 24-26, 2012 (with an Everything Chocolate theme)

March 2-4, 2012

March 9-11, 2012

Call us at 540-943-1991 or email us at innkeeper@irisinn.com to book your own Do Nothing Weekend!

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