We were lucky to be the first guests to stay at the Doctor's Inn since the passing of the original Innkeeper, Brenda Stamey.  I never met Brenda but as I toured the home, I began to get a glimpse of the pride and love she infused into the Doctor's Inn.  I could feel her smiling on us as we were graciously welcomed into this beautiful home by Margo, the Inns new keeper.  Located in the historic town of Galax, VA, the Doctor's Inn is an unexpected gem where no detail is left to chance.

When we arrived in our room, freshly baked cookies were waiting for us and this was the first taste of how our visit would go.  The Inn is a blend of casual elegance that is warm and welcoming without being stiff in any way.  The rooms are named after doctors who have made Galax their home through the years and each one is as different as the doctor for which it was named.  Our room had a bathroom around a corner but still offered plenty of privacy.

We had limited cell phone coverage in the area so it was a relief to find wireless internet coverage in the room.  We relaxed, caught up on some work and watched a football game in our room.  There were plenty of other areas in the house where we could have chosen to unwind but the room was so comfortably equipped that we chose to stay there for the evening.

Within minutes of the Inn is The New River Trail which parallels 39 miles of the New River, one of the world's oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north.  The Inn is also just blocks away from downtown Galax with everything from quaint downtown shops and restaurants to Old Time Bluegrass Music festivals.

Breakfast at the Inn was delightful and the whole stay was a treat.  We will definitely look forward to returning to the Doctor's Inn when we are in the area again.