A Winter Vacation...

One of our favorite places to vacation during the winter is Jackson Hole, Wyoming. If you like to ski or climb, then surely this must be heaven. And after a long, hard day breaking trail, a healthy, heardy meal and a home crafted beer at the Snake River Brewery can't be beat. It's where the locals hang out. Oh yeah, don't forget to set your watch to "Jackson Hole Time"..If you don't know what this means, just ask the waitress!

Also, don't miss visiting the National Elk Refuge just north of Jackson Hole. The arch in the town square is comprised of thousands of elk horns. There is one on each of the 4 corners. You can take a sleigh ride into the refuge and get inside the herd sometimes numbering in the hundreds. More info can be seen at Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides.

I suddenly think a return trip to this magical place is in order!!!

A Sweet Tooth??

Looking for something sweet? A special treat? Want to impress that special guest? Some of our guests like to venture into this unique store and browse for that rare chocolate morsel of heaven. Bet you can't leave emptyhanded!!! Check out Chocolate Pink Cafe for info on more goodies.

Love/Hate Relationship?

You love the ride to the Mountain...but you hate to leave and ride back!! Yesterday the weather was beautiful, in fact, when I crested the summit, to my suprize, a small wedding ceremony was taking place. Groom and best man in black & white tuxes and bride and attendants in black dresses, in heels, no less. Guess they took the tramn up!?!! But shortly thereafter, I observed them changing into sneakers...walking down, perhaps? Too bad I didn't take my camera.
Hint: above photo taken last March. I wouldn't be layered up in Sept.!! PS. The Yellow Daiseys are in full bloom and are everywhere on the Mountain.

Really Wild & Wacky!!

As promised, the Atlanta Red Bull Soapbox Race lived up to its crazy, fun crowd pleasing reputation. The weather was sunny and the crowds estimated at fourty thousand plus. The race revved up with The Red Bull Toyota smoking rubber down 10th. Street between the hay bales followed by the soapboxes. What a specktacle. Some of our favorites contestants were "Team Frank U"(Flamingoes), "Team Boobie-Do(Pinkies) and "Team Equus Vires Maximus"(Maximum Horse Power). It was a fun day and one of those where you really had to be there!

Soapbox Derby...Wild, Wacky & Crazy

The world famous Red Bull Soapbox Race is comming to Midtown!! And it's just four blocks from the Inn. This event is a blast and something you've just got to see in person. Held on August 29th., the wacky race will consist of some 50 separate soapbox teams cruising down (the 10th.Street dragstrip) adjacent to Piedmont Park. Teams garner points for not only being the fastest but also for the most outrageous soapbox vehicle, human powered, of course. So, make it a long weekend, come stay at the Inn and enjoy the race!! For more details, visit Red Bull Atlanta Soapbox Race Photos courtesy of Red Bull USA

Fish, Fish Everywhere!!

Many of the Inn's guests make a trip to Atlanta just to see the Georgia Aquarium...and for good reason. It's the world's largest, has more than 120,000 animals, 500 diferent species and contains over 8 million gallons of water! Now, that qualifies as huge! Now, if that's not exciting enough for you, the Aquarium is currently hosting a special exhibit titled "Titanic Aquatic" featuring real artifacts recovered from the ocean floor at the scene of the disaster plus interactive displays. This is not to be missed...what else could be that "cool" to do in Hotlanta in August. For more information, visit the Georgia Aquarium. Call 404-581-4000 for tickets and/or information. Photo:Courtesy of The Georgia Aquarium

Christmas....in July???

Rumor has it that a grossly overweight older man with a white beard dressed in a red suit has been lurching in the recesses of the Inn. Not true, but there have been reported sightings of several reindeer,(Moose??) in the immediate vicinity. Oops...no, this isn't December but don't tell that to the stylists, decorators, and photographers busy at work turning the Inn into a Christmas wonderland. A magazine is working on their Christmas issue and the Shellmont Inn will be a prominent feature in that issue. Stay tuned to our blog and tweets for more info as the time gets closer.