St. Patrick’s Day Facts, Tips, and Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day has a way of bringing out the Irish in everyone! It’s a widely celebrated holiday, a reason for sipping green beer perhaps, munching on Irish Soda Bread, and enjoying Irish coffees…Ultimately, it’s a day to recognize St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He was actually British born believe it or not. […]
Don’t Miss these Wineries & Vineyards near Boone, NC
North Carolina has a lot of things to boast, one of those being the vast production of wine. If you’re a ‘wino’ then North Carolina is your paradise! It is home to over 525 Vineyards and 185 Wineries and is ranked 11th in the US for wine production. Along with being one of todays nations […]
Hotels Enhance Clean & Safe Practices Amid COVID-19: Learn from the Industry
Globally, Hotels are Adopting New Ways to be Clean & Safe during COVID-19 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, hotels around the world are developing brand new cleaning protocols and adjusting their services to reassure guests. Yet, there is still a desire to offer a setting that is comfortable and inviting. The balance between sanitized […]
COVID-19 Travel Advisory
We are making every effort possible to keep our guests informed during these unforeseen circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19). Our highest priority is the wellbeing of our guests, our community, and our staff. Our hotel, lobby lounge, and rooftop bar are currently accessible and open for visitors. Our hotel is open everyday. Our lobby lounge […]
COVID-19 Statement
Dear Patrons, I wanted this message to be all about exploring the high country, the area I have grown to love and the places I believe are special, but it turns out I need to be patient and save those tidbits for another time. We are all experiencing the Coronavirus situation, and I wanted to […]
The Horton Hotel presents: a brief history of the speakeasy
The onset of 2020 has me thinking about the infamous speakeasies of the roaring ‘20s. There’s just something about the glitz and glam of that era that leave me with such a nostalgic feeling. I mean just to be there, right?! When we were building the Horton Hotel, we were very intentional about trying to […]
North Carolina liquors & why we love them.
Local first! It’s all you seem to hear these days and for good reason, too. The local first movement has grown and grown over the past decade, and in addition to eating local foods, the movement now encompasses supporting local retailers, artists, and more. Even local distilleries. Believe it or not, North Carolina is home […]
Eat, drink, and be merry! | Enjoy these holiday recipes.
Here at the Horton we’ve welcomed a new food and beverage manager: Ellen Williamson. We love Ellen for so many reasons, and we especially appreciate the unique perspective that she brings to her position from years of experience working in hospitality in the high country. She brings such a wonderful energy to our space, whether […]
4 great cocktails for entertaining on Thanksgiving
The holidays are right around the corner. Chances are you’ve started to plan a thing or two. Whether you’re hosting family at your place, or planning on traveling to be with family and friends, we bet you’ll end up wanting a drink (or two). If you’re looking for some festive Thanksgiving inspiration, look no further. […]
Cider in Appalachia | A cultural tradition
“Hard cider, which has persevered through tough times, is intrinsically Appalachian and something we should embrace and invest in,” states the Charleston Gazette. When I stumbled onto this article after casually googling “cider making in Appalachia,” I just knew I had to write a blog post dedicated to cider. Cider has been around for ages […]
