Veronica’s #WritersDiary, Southern #Charm, Part Deux!

I’m still sorting through the pictures from our 1103 mile southern journey–such beautiful country, I’m already missing the views (and the food, #yummo)! I used one last photo from Savannah for the feature pic today–it’s a wild boar fountain in the garden of the Armstrong house, located in the city’s Historic District. It was used as the attorney’s office in the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil for you movie fans.

Our final cities of the road trip included Charleston, Ashville, Knoxville, and a quick stop in Nashville. In Charleston we stayed at the quirky Bohemian Hotel–a Marriot boutique property loaded with art and bright decor. Located just a block over from King St., its rooftop bar and dining area had great views of the town. A short drive and you were right in the battery area that houses stately homes filled with Charleston charm.

From Charleston, we continued driving north west to Ashville, NC where we stayed at the stunning Biltmore Inn on the Biltmore Estate. This regal property lets you experience the grandeur of the estate and its hospitality. The common rooms were stunning to sit back and relax in, the food and cocktails sumptuous, and the views–just wow!

One of my favorite afternoons was spent sitting in front of the fireplace in the ‘library’, talking with two gents from Pennsylvania who reminded me of a few beloved characters in my books. Lots of laughs that day (and perhaps just a few cocktails