SELECT REGISTRY: DISTINGUISHED INNS OF NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN NATIONAL CULINARY COMPETITION

Best Bed and Breakfasts from North America Competed for Title in the
"Inn-Credible Breakfast Cook-Off"
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THE INN AT RIVERBEND OF PEARISBURG TAKES THE GOLD
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TRAVEL THE GREENWAY
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Our debut on television as part of Erica Greenway’s Travel the Greenway feature on NBC affiliate WVVV out of Bluefield, VA. Erica’s two part series included Inn at Riverbend and our green friendly efforts to reduce our footprint on the earth. From composting to reducing the use of plastic bottles to our vegetable gardens, the feature promotes not only our green practices but our beautiful view of the New River and the Appalachian Mountains.

Inns Weddings
2010
innsweddings.com/
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Just The Few Of Us by Ingrid Champion

"The Inn At Riverbend's motto for weddings is: 'Just the Few of Us', meaning 18 at the most, with neighboring inns happily welcoming the overflow."

Innkeeping Quarterly
Fall 2009
www.innkeeping.org/?page=InnkeepingQuarterly
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Is the Right Person Doing The Right Job at Your Property? by Linda Hayes

"Innkeeping can resemble a good marriage or any new relationship after a few years. Roles for each partner develop and soon become habits. Trouble can erupt when the honeymoon wears off ... "

VIRGINIA LIVING
August 2009
www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/capefear/virginialiving_200907/#/56
Wild, Wet and Untamed by Joe Tennis

"On the town's outskirts, the Inn at Riverbend offers spacious guestrooms plus an unforgettable overlook of the river, railroad and nearly every peak in Giles County. "The view pretty much sells itself" says assistant Innkeeper Eric Hanson."

GARDEN & GUN
April/May 2009
gardenandgun.com/article/rapid-action
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Due South Travel and Adventure for the Southern Soul Rapid Action by T. Edward Nickens

"But a Tangent Outfitters trip doesn't have to involve a camping mattress and a gravel bed, and the company's guiding option go way beyond a marked-up map ... Tangent runs hand in glove with one of the most stunning bed and breakfast inns in the Southern Highlands, Inn at Riverbend. Tangent guides will pick you up from the inn and bring you right back to the double wraparound deck ..."

USA WEEKEND
March 27-29, 2009
http://www.usaweekend.com/09_issues/090329/090329thinksmart-travel-spring-break-adults.html
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Travel Smart by Edwin Potter
Spring Break for Adults :5 inns for an affordable fling

"In these difficult times, you probably need a break. If you're looking for something special, why not try a bed and breakfast? Seek accommodations that emphasize romance; you'll be unlikely to find children. Also, a weekend for two at these inns won't break the bank. Virginia: Dramatic river and mountain view are the hallmarks of the seven guest rooms of the Inn at Riverbend in Pearisburg where the rates start at $139."

TRANSWORLD NEWS
March 13, 2009
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?ID=79618
The Perfect Union: Merry Marriages Plus Bed and Breakfasts Affordable Dream Weddings that Exceed Expectations!

"Intimate weddings make a grand statement at The Inn at Riverbend in Pearisburg, Virginia where couples can choose the "Just the Few of Us," package.  Couples submit a small guest list of invitees and leave the rest up to innkeeper/ event coordinator Linda Hayes, who takes care of all the major and minor details for the big day such as: printed invitations and response cards, floral and bouquet arrangements, selection of a minister or officiate, professional photographers, the ultimate wedding cake, a gourmet four course dinner including a full breakfast, complimentary gift baskets for the wedding party and guests, including a celebratory sparkling cider and even take on special requests and organize outdoor group activities such as a river tubing expedition, all the while making sure every guest has a clean and spotless room.  And for those that don't want any guests, the Inn also offers a special elopement package called, "Just the Two of Us," a similar package that makes saying, "I do," as easy as checking in and out."

BLUE RIDGE COUNTRY: 2009 Travel Guide February 2009
January/February 2009
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Inns and Getaways: A View of The New by Phyllis Speidell

"The sound of the train whistle, the company of the inn's dogs and WiFi are all part of the Riverbend experience".

NEW RIVER VALLEY
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Honey I Shrunk the Wedding! by Becky Hepler

"Linda Hayes, owner and innkeeper of The Inn at Riverbend ... provides, invitations, the ceremony, flowers for the bride and groom and four others, lodging for up to 14 people, with welcome baskets in each room, cake and sparkling cider or wine, dinner, a photographer who gives the couple a DVD with all the pictures and copyright release, plus a small album ready to go by the end of the weekend and a few other amenities, all for one price, and needing only one planning session before the couple and their friends show up for the memorable event. "In about an hour, I can have you a wedding," says Hayes."