Whitestone: A Country Tennessee Bed and Breakfast

Several people have asked how this struggling economy is impacting weddings at Whitestone Country Inn.We will actually host more weddings this year than in 2009. The change is that a little less money is being spent on each wedding than in previous years. (There are exceptions) Less on flowers,less on dresses, less on food. Brides [...]

When I was 22 years old at a resort in the southern Adirondack Mountains, I made the first notes on opening a resort in Tennessee. Menus were planned (you know I would focus on food)–rooms were laid out—recreation activities were listed –and property requirements were considered. For the next 34 years, I collected brochures, took [...]

Research by Barbara Fredrickson discovered that insincere “social” smiles have a negative impact on our bodies. The test group was hooked up to sensitive monitoring equipment. They were then placed in casual social circumstances with strangers. When an insincere social smile was received, the monitoring equipment detected a microscopic collapse in the heart lining. The [...]

Fortunately the slow-down in the economy is not effecting our occupancy at Whitestone Country Inn.We use the tag line “sanctuary for the soul” to describe what we hope our guests will experience when they come. Guests often comment on the stress, concerns andpressures they are escaping when they come to the inn. Some of the [...]

There are three great golf coursrs within 30 minutes of Whitestone Country Inn. Whitestone now has its own golf experience.A small green is anchored in the pond behind the Farmhouse.There are 3 tees; 50 yards, 75 yards and 110 yards. you can hit floating golf balls at the target “green” (12′x5′).Now you can practice pitching [...]

We have a new massage therapist at Whitestone. In addition to a varity of body treatments and facials we will soon be adding pedicures and manicures to spa services available.The new facilities will be ready about July 1st. We will be anouncing grand opening specials soon.

It was very interesting to watch two sisters and their husbands “re-unite” at Whitestone recently.One sister has beenout of the US in Asia for 4 years.  Even that period of time had produced an intense excitement as they met on the porch of the Farmhouse-tears, laughter,hugs.   Family reunions are a small but enjoyable part of our [...]

Whitestone Inn is lucky enough to have 360 acres on lovely Watts Bar Lake for our guests to explore and enjoy while staying at our Bed and Breakfast in Tennessee. Take out a canoe or a paddle boat and try your hand at some fishing. All of our rooms are outfitted to make your stay [...]