COVID 19 Update 7/8/20

Stay Small & Stay Safe...

As we approach the fall semester here in Blacksburg, we are seeing an increase in travel and businesses continue to open and adjust their protocols. At Clay Corner Inn your safety is our number one concern and we continuously work hard to keep our guests and staff safe. We want you to be able to enjoy your visit worry and stress free.

1) We are serving breakfast. We have expanded our dining service areas to allow for social distancing while continuing to maintain our quality breakfast offerings you’re accustomed to. We offer room delivery, boxed breakfast to go, and several other dining locations around the property, including outdoor options. We utilize a contactless online ordering system to easily submit breakfast orders.

2) Hassle-free, contactless check-in is the norm for us here at Clay Corner Inn. As always, you will receive a text message with arrival instructions on the morning of your reservation. Once your room is ready, your door code will be activated, and you may arrive at your leisure and head directly to your room.

3) We ensure that guest rooms and common areas are always well stocked with soap and hand sanitizer for your convenience.

4) Sanitizing common areas throughout the day and bleach in our laundry process are some additional practices we use to keep everyone safe during their stay.

Your safety is our priority and responsibility. We promise to continue our efforts daily so that you are able to enjoy your trip to Blacksburg stress-free. Our small lodging environment offers the amenities of a hotel with the feel and comforts of home. We are always available if you have any questions or concerns.

Featured Restaurant of the Week

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The Blacksburg Tavern - https://theblacksburgtavern.com/

We are located in the oldest house, circa 1892, on Main Street within the town’s original Sixteen Squares. When this home was built Main Street was a dirt road where horses pulled wagons and picket fences kept milk cows from roaming. Virginia Tech was then known as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College with a total student enrollment of 135.

We offer a traditional regional farmer’s menu, much like the original family who lived in this house would have prepared: chicken, beef, ham, vegetables, biscuits, apple butter, ice cream, cobbler, as well as a full bar with beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The Blacksburg Tavern showcases Appalachian and other music with live performances whenever possible.

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We want to feature our favorite restaurants to recommend and plan to have a new one each week. These are locally owned and strive to offer the best service and product. We highly recoomend each of these that we will feature.

Featured Restaurant of the Week

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Zeppoli's Restaurant and Wine Shop - http://zeppolis.com/

Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Zeppoli’s is an Italian Restaurant & Wine shop aspiring to bring cutting a edge culinary experience, service and hospitality to the area. ​At Zeppoli’s, we feature fresh homemade pasta, ravioli, bread, soups, and sauces- available for dine in or take out.

By offering its customers reasonably priced wines from around the world, they are able to truly enhance your dining experience. We also offer the largest wine selection of any restaurant in the area. Our wine shop, located in the lobby of our restaurant, is fully stocked featuring over 300 labels.
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We want to feature our favorite restaurants to recommend and plan to have a new one each week. These are locally owned and strive to offer the best service and product. We highly recoomend each of these that we will feature.

Featured Restaurant of the Week

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Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill - https://www.bullandbones.com/

Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill is a locally owned brewpub with both an upscale dining room and a separate sports bar with a casual dining area. The brewpub is located in the new “First and Main” of Blacksburg on South Main Street in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Fresh lager and ale is handcrafted and served on site and the brewery is visible through glass walls throughout the restaurant. Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill serves wood fired barbeque, ribs, chicken, seafood, steaks, and vegetarian entrees.
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We want to feature our favorite restaurants to recommend and plan to have a new one each week. These are locally owned and strive to offer the best service and product. We highly recoomend each of these that we will feature.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Josh Roseberry - General Manager

Joshua Roseberry was born in the New River Valley with a long family history in the area. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in business. His passion has always been hospitality, managing several hotels and restaurants in the area.

He spent five years in the Outer Banks of North Carolina managing boutique hotels only to return to the beautiful mountains for Southwest Virginia. He resides in Radford with his wife, Jenna and two- year old daughter, Aniston. His passion is creating memories that last forever.

OWNER SPOTLIGHT

Katy, Pawel, & Anna

Katy and Pawel moved to Blacksburg in 2012. Katy has a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia and teaches at Virginia Tech. Pawel has been employed by Salem City Schools since 2013, teaching math and coaching cross county at Salem High School. Before teaching full-time, he played poker professionally and has published a how-to book on the subject. Fittingly, he also teaches AP Statistics.

In their free time, Katy loves reading, and Pawel enjoys long runs on local trails with friends and at times their dog, Aba. In both 2017 and 2018, Pawel finished the Grindstone 100 ultra-marathon, a 101.8-mile race through Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains. Together, they have a tradition of completing the New York Times crossword puzzle on the day it is posted. Their longest streak is 578 days consecutively.

Their daughter, Anna, arrived in December of 2017, a very special early holiday present. She loves exploring all the nooks and crannies at Clay Corner Inn.

COVID-19 Coronavirus 5/7/20 Updates

We are open and continue to work hard to keep you safe...

As we begin to see things open back up and travel slowly begin again we want to be your first choice for  a safe and memorable stay in Blacksburg. We continue to make your safety our top priority. Cleanliness and sanitation have always been our #1 focus and that has never been more important than now. Below are some updates with operation changes and initiatives amid COVID-19. 1) We are currently not able to offer breakfast. We will soon be bringing back a modified version of breakfast so that we can deliver this service safely. We will update the site as soon as we have made this change. 2) Hassle-free and contactless check-in is the norm for us here at Clay Corner Inn. As always you will receive a text message with arrival instructions on the morning of your reservation. Once the room is ready your door code will be activated and you may arrive at your leisure and head directly to the room. 3) We continue to rotate rented rooms so that there is 48 hours between stays for each room. Rooms are also well stocked with soap and hand sanitizer for your convenience. 4) Bleach in our laundry process and sanitizing common areas throughout the day are some additional common practices we use to keep everyone safe during their stay. Your safety is our priority and responsibility. We promise to continue our efforts daily so that you are able to enjoy your trip to Blacksburg stress-free. Our small lodging environment offers the amenities of a hotel with the feel and comforts of home. I'm always available if you have any questions or concerns.

10% Off Gift Cards for Nurses

For National Nurses Week we want to give you an opporutnity to gift a gift card to these amazing men and women. Everyday nurses head to the front lines and give their all for those in need. Send one of these amazing heros a gift card during National Nurses Week at a discount. Use the promo code FRONTLINE on our website and but a gift card of any size at 10% off the face value. You can have it sent immediately or schedule delivery for a later date. Valid May 6th-12th

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GRADUATION PARTIES

Who says Graduation celebrations have to be in May? We live in a world with all new rules. Bring your graduate and family back to Blacksburg this summer/fall/winter and let us plan an unforgetable celebration at our beautiful Inn. Enjoy all Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. has to offer and make the best of the situation. We are standing by ready to plan. Call or message for details and ideas.

Pool Parties

Rent Our Pool

We are excited to announce a whole new idea for us this Summer! POOL PARTIES - Starting in June we are reserving the pool for private get togethers. We can go as simple as your family rent the pool for the day to a planned celebration. We offer catering services to compliment your pool day as well. What better way to get out of the house and have a relaxed day while being social distant and safe with a private pool. Contact us today for details.

Downtown Blacksburg Inc. Podcast Interview

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Staff Spotlight - Deanna Terry

STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Deanna Terry

We are so proud of our staff. Today we shine a light on Deanna Terry.

I am from Roanoke, Virginia and have two daughters. I am currently a student at New River Community College studying psychology. I have been in the cleaning business since I was 16 years old now I'm 33. I like to go on walks and read in my free time. I'm a full time single mother.

Staff Spotlight - Nicole Huffman

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

We are so proud of our staff. Today we shine a light on Nicole Huffman.

Hi! My name is Nicole Huffman. I grew up locally and have really enjoyed being able to welcome visitors to our beautiful part of the country. I am married with one daughter. She turned one in February! I enjoy traveling and have been to 5/7 continents -- need to go to South America and Antarctica! I love some good food and enjoy going to local restaurants, coffee shops etc. I also think there's nothing better than a good book and a hot cup of tea by the fireplace in winter and on a blanket in the lawn during summer. Hope to meet you all soon!

Staff Spotlight - Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones

We are so proud of our staff. Today we shine a light on Charlie Jones. Charlie helps us mainly with our catering and events. By the end of every event people are in love with Charlie. His personality and love for life is contagious. He is originally from Nelson County and family is the most important thing to him. Charlie has two daughters and he loves cooking, creating, and catering. His favorite sports are basketball and football. He enjoys warm weather and very much looking forward to traveling when things return to normal.

April Newsletter

Our April Newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/claycorner/april-newsletter

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 

Sherry Lynn Baker

We are so very proud of our staff as they are the very backbone of our operation. We asked our staff to share a bit about themselves that we will be sharing over the next few weeks. We want you to see just how amazing they are.
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"I'm Sherry Baker I'm with my amazing husband Matt, in the pic. I'm originally from Elyria Ohio. Haven't lived there in 35 years. Moved around a lot. Then settled down here in Christiansburg, Va. I've had the honor of working at Clay Corner Inn for about 5 weeks ( then came the coronavirus.) Can't wait to get back.
My favorite kind of day is veggin with the husband and dog. I enjoy crossword puzzles and word games."

COVID-19 Coronavirus 4/1/20 Updates

Keeping you safe...

We are making changes and adapting to the ever changing enviroment we all currently live in. High standards of cleaning and santization is a staple here at Clay Corner Inn and we are making additional efforts to keep guests and staff safe. Some of the measures that are continuing to evolve are: 1) We have moved to a delivery only breakfast. We still utilize our breakfast order form with several delicious choices. The only difference is we deliver directly to the guest rooms at specified times instead of communal dining to encourage social distancing. 2)  We have implemented a 2-night separation for room reservations – To the best of our ability, we will keep a two-night separation between guest checkout and guest check-in for each of our rooms. This will allow a 48hr period for thorough sanitation. 3) Each guest bathroom and common area is stocked with plenty of soap and hand sanitizer for guest use. 4) We are sanitizing common areas, keypads, and other often touched surfaces multiple times daily. As we stated earlier, the health, wellbeing and safety of our guests and staff are of paramount importance to us. In order to keep our guests as safe as possible, we will continue to monitor the latest developments relating to the Coronavirus issued by federal, state, local and community leaders, and implement all necessary measures to maintain your safety while visiting us.

Current Promotions for April

Exciting April Promotions

We are offering a great package that supports several Blacksburg businesses.

We are very happy to announce a partnership with Zeppoli's Restaurant and Wine Shop and Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill two amazing locally owned restaurants minutes from our location. Purchase a $200 gift card to Clay Corner Inn and we will include a $50 gift card to either restaurant of your choice. The money goes directly to both businesses helping us during this time and you have a great combination to use on your next trip to Blacksburg.

Purchase at:
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I’ll contact you for restaurant choice.

Bull & Bones

Zeppolis

Go Ahead and Book That Key Date

Spend that time wisely while social distancing. 😄😄 Check your calendar, make a reservation with us, prepay and save money. This helps us now and helps you in the future. Total win-win!! Give me a call or use discount code “EARLYBIRD” on our website.

Staycation For Mom

Attention moms out there. All of a sudden you are working from home, homeschooling kids, taking care of the house, all the while stuck in the house, missing that much needed “mom time”. We have a solution!! Schedule a quick night away to relax and reset at our beautiful bed and breakfast. Let dad handle the house for a day and go relax. Our beds are comfortable and trees in bloom. Glass of wine on the deck reading a book or crawl into bed and binge on your favorite show. Queen or King room for all locals for only $74. We will hook you up with a local restaurant deal as well. Call us or book online with promo code “MOM”.

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE

We are open and will remain open.

We are taking the COVID-19 threat very seriously and want to communicate our efforts and intentions as guest safety and security is always our number one priority. Clay Corner Inn has always maintained the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. In addition to our daily room and common space cleaning, we are ensuring all surfaces are being disinfected multiple times a day. This to include door handles, keypads, common space surfaces, to name just a few. Our towels and linen are always washed with bleach. We are also making some alterations to our breakfast to keep the staff and guests safe.

We want everyone to be able to visit and do what they need to do while feeling safe with their choice in lodging. We promise to care for our guests like family, as we always have.

We encourage everyone to monitor the CDC and trusted news sources for updates and verified information.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html