This is an artistically designed, cozy and romantic space offering a quiet, private get-away. Mood and ambience depend upon the season. Each season has its own particular benefits. In Early Spring, the trees are still bare and light from the West fills the patio. The late afternoon sun enters the room through the large bathroom windows. The call of spring peepers is constant. By Mid-Spring and Early Summer, trees bushes and flowers are in full bloom. On clear days the patio is sun drenched. Sounds of summer insects fill the air and at night, fireflies light the sky. In Mid- Summer and Early Fall the days are long hot and lazy. Morning fog and rain are typical. The loud call of the cicadas lasts through September, leaves turn color and fall and the air becomes cooler, an excellent time for a wood fire, pleasing music and a warm bath. For Winter everything is cold and quiet. Sometimes trees are covered with snow but,mainly, winter here is a season of light, especially in the late afternoon as the setting sun can be seen through the trees. Fall and winter are also the time to see the stars as the hazy skies of Spring and Summer are gone. The lunazeno patio has the least light pollution so the sky can be quite dark with many stars. A higher, non-private deck that one is welcome to use offers a fine view of eastern mountain ranges and adjoining pastures.
It is always best to book directly with us...by telephone or E-mail. All rates are for 2 people, each additional person is $25.00 ( except children under 5 years old). A minimum 2 day stay for both types of rental is required for the following Holidays: New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, The 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas FOR BED AND BREAKFAST STAYS: Weekday rates from Monday to Thursday are $100.00 per night. Friday through Sunday night is $110.00. A weekend package from Friday night through Monday morning is available for $265.00. FOR VACATION RENTAL: Weekday rates from Monday through Thursday are $85.00 per night. Friday through Sunday is $95.00 per night. The three day weekend package from Friday night to Monday morning is $240.00. FOR SIMPLE CULINARY RETREAT: At present, the culinary retreat is not being offered. _________________________________ Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out is by 11:00 a.m. Luggage and packages may be dropped off prior to checking in. A refundable $40.00 security /cleaning deposit is required. PLEASE ADD 6.75% NC SALES TAX TO YOUR TOTAL Deposits/Payments and Cancellations A minimum deposit of 50% of your stay is required to reserve your apartment; The deposit must be received within 7 days from the day of reservation. Payment can be via Paypal or, Pro-Pay, a secure on-line bank transaction that allows us to accept Visa, Mastercard or Discover cards. If you would like to use Propay just send us an e-mail: we can then authorize Propay to e-mail you a confidential payment form. We have found credit cards to be more reliable than personal checks which take time to clear. Should your plans change, be sure to call us within the following guidelines to ensure a refund of your deposit less a $35.00 cancellation fee: Cancellations within the 2-week period prior to your arrival date are subject to a charge of 50% of the room rate for the entire booked period. Early departures and no-shows will be charged for the original full reservation. We may offer a discount on a future stay. Luna's Vietnamese-Thai Cooking Class Vietnam & Thailand are located in the FOOD and HEALTH The Old Time Mother/Cook not only knows Exploring Vietnamese & Thai Cooking As a Gourmet and Restaurateur – Cut/Chop, grind/blend veges, meat – Organize your kitchen pantry for the most efficient timing – Familiarize with main Asian ingredients, spices & herbs. – Understand & balance the primary flavors to create authentic dishes. – Cook with your senses and tastes – Know food textures and cooking – Use different methods of cooking – Relax and enjoy the delicious meal Luna's Culinary Experience All classes are at my home in rural July, August 2008 Introduction Class $50 x person Introduction to Vietnamese Food July, Saturday 26, 2pm--6pm No Wheat Menu Summer Fresh Roll w/Shrimp or Tofu Foundation of Vietnamese Food This 4 week series of 4 sessions covers
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Zeno and Luna Deberry, Owners. 50 Peaceful Valley Dr (show map)Leicester, NC 28748 Lunazeno is an @ 4 acre mountain property with @ 1 acre devoted to organic farming and raising chickens and a few ducks. We operate Lunazeno as a vacation rental or, Bed and Breakfast. We are located in the country,yet ...only 13 miles from downtown Asheville. Vietnamese & Thai Cooking Made Easy Classes If you are looking at this web-site for information on Luna's cooking classes, please scroll down to left hand side of page...her web site is under construction and will be ready soon As a RENTAL , one has access to a full kitchen. The rental consists of a separate @ 500 sq foot apartment with hardwood floors and a private entrance. It is best suited for 2 people, though, the space has a futon couch so, sleeping four is possible. The space contains a full kitchen and a full bath with a jacuzzi tub. There is a large private patio for relaxation with a hammock and picnic table. Of course, the possibility of gas or charcoal grilling is available. The apartment has a satellite television system with a home theatre sound system. Wireless internet access is available. The patio has its own independent sound system for outside relaxation and meditation.
For cooler weather there is a large rock fireplace with a wood burning stove and for colder times a back up propane stove. Guests are invited to stroll the gardens and observe the chickens and ducks in their daily routine. If rented as a Bed and Breakfast, the basic breakfast consists of either coffee/Cappuccino or espresso and fresh bread croissants or, rolls with butter or jelly, eggs from our chickens and bacon or sausage, if so desired. More elaborate breakfast with our own eggs and organic vegetables can be arranged. Breakfast is from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. though, thus far most guests have preferred brunch which also fits our style. Of course, guests are free to use the kitchen. If you would like us to shop for you, please let us know in advance of arrival.
Washer dryer facilities are available. Aside from your private patio, there are several paths, gardens and decks that you are welcome to relax on. A beautiful and infrequently traveled country road with incredible views is within walking distance of the house. WE REGRET THAT WE CANNOT ACCOMODATE PETS IN THE ROOM.
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plus!!! Now we have friends in Canada at: http://www.sunnybirch.on.ca DIRECTIONS TO LUNAZENO DIRECTIONS FROM ASHEVILLE NC
1. From the City take 19/23 West ( Patton Avenue ).
if you are on I 240 West, stay to the left and it becomes Patton Avenue- exit 3A) If you are coming North on 26 follow signs to Asheville and then connect with Patton avenue-also exit 3A to (19/23) westbound. 2. Stay in the right lane and proceed through 2 traffic lights. The next light should be Leicester Hwy ( US 63 ). Turn Right here. An Ingles Supermarket will be on your right 3. Go about 4 miles. There will now be another Ingles market on your right with a traffic light. Proceed to the NEXT traffic light and make a left.This is Newfound Rd. 4. Go @ 4 miles on Newfound Rd. You will be coming up a hill and will see a Country store Gas Station on your right. Make a Right here. This is Old Newfound Rd. 5. Go exactly .08 mile. Peaceful Valley Drive should be on your left. Make a Left. (There is a sign that says leaving Newfound Community to the left and about 10 mailboxes and a horse pasture to your right. 6. Proceed down the driveway. Go past the first house at the bottom of the driveway and stay on this road for @ 500 feet. Take the SECOND gravel driveway on the left. There is a sign that says 50. If the road turns completely to the left you have gone too far. 7. This is a rough gravel road ( especially if there have been heavy rains ) PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE IT PUT YOU CAR IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. 8. If you see a log cabin with a barking dog ( MAX ) you are in the right place. Home phone 828 683-4693 cell phone Luna 828 273-4947 cell phone zeno 828 273-4102
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