This is a wonderful place to stay, close to downtown, yet situated in an absolutely beautiful garden. Mary is an amazing communicator, also very flexible with plans. We arrived late our first night, after a lazy drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The room was perfect, with lovely decorating touches. Mary had lots of suggestions for dinner, and also supplied guide books for local hiking. We ended up eating at 9 Miles, an excellent restaurant within easy walking of the house. Did I say the garden is amazing? What a perfect place to sip a glass of wine after a good hike, surrounded by birdsong and gorgeous flowers. Thank you for a perfect stay.