We were blessed with a visit from the innkeepers at Claiborne House, Rocky Mount, Virginia and their girls. They were on their way to see Pittsburgh. They visited several of the places I had recommended and had a wonderful time I am told. Pittsburgh is just a couple hours away. We were able to get [...]
The Gillum House Bed & Breakfast will save you shopping, lugging, cooking, serving, cleaning up, and dealing with leftovers. Just enjoy the day! With the 18th century Thanksgiving (we serve wearing period clothing) dinner you can learn a bit about the Revolutionary War period – IF you wish. Relax with your TV for the big [...]
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After 13 years of talking about it, the Gillum House finally bought a bike carrier for the car. It is a 2-bike carrier that fits on the trunk, but we can now do a pick-up/delivery between Shinnston and the North Bend Rail-Trail at Wolf Summit for guests at the B & B. It will also [...]
The alarm goes off at 5:30 because it takes John a looong time to get ready – unkink muscles that kink up even during a “short” night. We actually left the house on time! I wanted to be at the Capitol by 10 because John is not Speedy Gonzalez and for once did not want [...]
This month has been a big one with horses. We have had 2 groups from Canada heading south with their horses for various reasons. They liked the stables (and us) well enough that they booked here on the way back to Canada also.People who own horses are responsible animal people. They are more concerned about [...]
It was a beautiful day today. It was perfect to go for a drive through the countryside. We had snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning. I thought I was going to be able to tell everyone – we have snow! Unfortunately, true to form for my patch of my beloved West Virginia, by Noon, it [...]
Just wanted to let you know about something new at the Gillum House. You hear commercials about “how fresh is your coffee?” and the Gillum House can now answer that question unequivocally! We now have green coffee beans from at least 9 areas of the coffee growing world. Choose your coffee tonight, we will roast [...]
I am told blogs are IT so I am going to try to let everyone know what is happening in Shinnston and the area. the Gillum House is starting the new year with a special to help stock the Lord’s Pantry Food Bank. 5 cans of food will get the second night of a 2-night [...]