If at any point in time you are opening your eyes ...

If at any point in time you are opening your eyes at the Grove Park, there is always something beautiful to look at. Such a truth would be the honor of any establishment, and yet it pales in comparison to the astounding serendipity I found in your Staff.

** Rick in Maintenance - One day into my trip, I dropped my car keys down the elevator shaft. I was on the 7th floor. You looked at the bottom of all four elevators at my behest, as I somehow I doubted that I remembered which one I was on. I was ready to admit defeat. You told me you would keep looking, starting from the 7th floor working your way down. We had decided together, as it was a single key fob, it would be near impossible for it to catch on the way down. You let me know that later id have a key in my room by the tv, or a note saying you couldn't find it.

Later I found my key, and a note saying it was on the third floor ^___^ You went well above what I would have expected of any person. Thank you.

** Alan the night man - I have trouble sleeping, and would spend some time every night wandering the inn or sitting out by the stars. One night I was playing guitar in a comfy lobby chair, when I was asked by someone I assumed was a concierge if I needed anything, I declined politely. I feel, you correctly felt I felt bad about needing anything, and asked if maybe I needed only a drink. I was thirsty. I replied that water would be nice, and quickly realized I had a water bottle. I rescinded my request, as I did not want to burden. You then sold me on the idea of a glass of ice water, which sounded incredible. I caved :)

You brought the water and we talked outside, briefly admiring the view at night. I had a lot of questions, and you had all the answers. We talked about the Sammons family, the purchase of the Grove park, the natural water that feeds the falls in front of the spa, the mountains surrounding the area, and a few others.

You told me that when there's a full moon, it lights up the whole area around the inn, and I imagined from where I stood, it would be awesomely beautiful. You gave me a personal reason to come back, thank you ^___^

There are too many to name..

** Ms. Patsy in room service, thank you for being so kind to me. We talked about music and the guitar, tell your husband and daughter to keep playing/singing :)

~ To the grove park: one of your housekeeping staff actually informed me of $10 LYING ON THE MIDDLE OF MY FLOOR. Thank you for telling me, my faith in this establishment embellishes my strengthening in that of humanity.

I attended a business conference, so food and drink was a regular service. I have nothing but compliments. Bartenders were quick, friendly, and efficient, and I felt like every G&T was better than the last. Thank you :)

The food was phenomenal, served on a bed of smiles (and delicious grits!) :) the breakfast catering staff brightened each one of my early days. To the bearded young man at said breakfasts, happy beard day my friend :) thank you!

I would personally hire every one of your spa staff for anything I could find them jobs in. I have seldom been acquainted with such an immaculate rejuvenation. Thank. You. My experience of the entire spa could not have been without the knowledge, attentiveness, and exacting subtlety of the staff.

Music performers at the inn were incredible. Check the restaurant for the bluegrass band and the lobby for a lone gent with a guitar for some good vibrations.

It's impossible to separate the beauty of this Inn with the beauty of those who take care of its guests. The people that come back do so for that reason, and I will certainly be one ^___^

Thank you all so very much

* also on trip advisor, I couldn't tell if it worked so I'm trying here too .-.

**** PS: lastly! shouts to all my xtra-special Marketplace friends! Try the falafel wrap, cups of ice water, the yogurt cup (with house-made granola), and the Star Wars jelly beans