Dirty Boots on Big Stony

09/11/2022

We had a couple of firsts here at Dirty Boots On Big Stony this weekend. Blueberry biscuits and a pin in South Carolina. And what appeared to be two very relaxed Hokie Fans who left with a fully belly, a hug and a goodie bag for their drive home.

05/15/2022

Our 2nd guests of the season have come and gone. They were visiting from Wisconsin, here to do a section hike of the AT with their daughter who lives in Arlington. Lots of conversation and they immediately realized my love of rocks and gifted this fun rock from Wisconsin. It feels like a pictogram, both sides I see multiple images. What do you see?

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05/14/2022

We truly have the sweetest guests! Our favorite part of every stay is preparing a beautiful breakfast and hearing a little about them. In the brief time that we have with each guest our goal is earn a 5 🌟 review. Our first guests of 2022 were the perfect kick off to this season! Their AirBnB review is below:

05/14/2022

Dirty Boots had its first official guests of the 2022 season the last two nights. We have really enjoyed getting back into the groove and meeting new people. The feedback was wonderful and well appreciated. We are almost flipped and ready for the nexts guests later today.

We would love to see you this year:
https://www.airbnb.com/h/dirtyboots

04/23/2022

15 months later the magic of the AT being across the street is not lost on us. After a big breakfast this morning we got onto the trail at Cherokee Flats and walked the 3 miles back to the house. I was in search of wildflowers but only spotted a few. I think the elevation may be a little too high here which keeps the temps much lower at night? But there is still magic to see and feel with each step and the air is sweet with the smell and sounds of Spring. You should come and see it for yourself!

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04/21/2022

Need a vacation or just a quick get away ?? Dirty Boots on Big Stony is officially open for the 2022 Season! Follow the link below to see all the great activities available near us in Giles County, and check our AirBnB featured under the "For Vistiors" tab under Lodging. You can also follow the far below link directly to our AirBnB page :) Got questions?? Fire away !!

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Entire home/apt in Goldbond, United States. Come stay with us and get your boots dirty, explore all the outdoors has to offer, or just relax. Nestled in the Jefferson National Forest along St...

01/30/2022

Learning and Growing…Growing and Learning! That is our current motto at Dirty Boots on Big Stony, and we have learned so very much in our first year! Our location is remote and full of amazing activities. However, with this comes some challenges. Our winter weather is a bit more extreme and obviously unpredictable. The roads are a little slower to be cleared and the power has been out during some of the most recent inclement weather events. So, considering the safety and comfort of our guests, going forward we have decided to be a 3 season AirBnB. We will be open early spring through late fall, which our Booking Calendar now reflects. We have been blessed by this journey and look forward to year two!! Please feel free to ask away if you have any questions! 🙂

Make your reservations with us at:
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01/08/2022

We got snow two days this week and it has been absolutely beautiful. We took a drive this afternoon and within 5 miles on both sides of the house we found nothing but beauty and LOTS of snow! We drove along Big Stony Creek, stopped at the Whistle Stop and Glen Alton. It’s COLD outside but warm inside 🙂

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01/07/2022

It is a Winter Wonderland here at Dirty Boots this morning. Just a few miles down 460 I believe they received a dusting at best. It’s so relaxing to watch the snow fall and the birds on the feeders while enjoying a hot cup of coffee and a roaring fire. I continue to be in awe of the beauty that surrounds us.

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01/06/2022

1 year ago today we made a dream happen and closed on Dirty Boots on Big Stony! We started with what felt like a blank slate and worked hard to open the doors to our first guest in May. What a year it has been! We look forward to 2022 being a year full of sharing our home and the beauty that surrounds us with both new and returning guests.

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12/26/2021

Just as we hope that you will all support our small business we love the idea of shopping local and supporting small. My daughter and son-in-law gifted us these amazing, well crafted coffee/soup mugs from The Slap Shop. https://m.facebook.com/theslapshopva/

Please feel free to drop a link to your favorite small business below!

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12/25/2021

Wishing you an adventurous holiday season! Happy Holidays from Dirty Boots on Big Stony!

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12/14/2021

Do you have a favorite coffee or tea flavor?! We would love to hear your favorites ☕️

It’s cold outside but the fire and coffee are cozy and hot at Dirty Boots on Big Stony. We would love to share a cup of coffee or tea with you, watch the birds and squirrels visit the feeders and enjoy this beautiful time of year. It really is the perfect time to get those boots dirty and soul clean! 🥾

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11/28/2021

It’s starting to feel a little festive this morning at Dirty Boots On Big Stony! Fun start to our cozy holiday vibe!

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11/22/2021

The guest beds at Dirty Boots have been dressed with their winter duvets and flannel sheets. So cozy!

Book your winter wonderland stay here:
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11/20/2021

Another great hiking spot close by Dirty Boots on Big Stony is Mill Creek Nature Park.

Bonus you get to drive through the little town of Narrows which is currently all decorated for Christmas. I hope to go back for pics of that when it is all lit up.

Book a stay with us here: https://www.airbnb.com/h/dirtyboots

Mill Creek Nature Park is 140+ acres adjoining the Town of Narrows and Jefferson National Forest. This property offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful water falls, and fishing for native trout in a pristine mountain stream (valid Virginia licenses required).

11/06/2021

It’s a beautiful fall night at Dirty Boots on Big Stony! The wood stove is keeping us warm and everything has a magical pink glow. No filter natural beauty! If you're in need a restful getaway click the below link to check our availability. Have some questions ?? Ask away !! 🙂

10/17/2021

Nice little walk on the AT in the Peter’s Mountain Wilderness. I love to see the changes each week! Fall Blessings from 🍂🍁🍂

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10/16/2021

Fall Official at . It’s been a beautiful day full of color, crisp air, good company and help. The wood is stacked and we are ready for our first fire of the season. Come see us!

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10/08/2021

UPDATE:
Who’s ready to get those Boots Dirty?! We have been working with Giles County Zoning Dept. and finally have some great news to share! We are currently open for reservations starting January 2022! Possibly sooner?! Even bigger news, all of our hard work paid off and we earned SUPERHOST status on AirBnB!! We look forward to a new year with you all. Stay tuned! We will be sharing what we have been up to and preparing to open the doors to new adventure! Time to get your boots dirty and keep your soul clean at

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08/29/2021

Hello peeps ! Quick communication, as you may have heard, at this time Dirty Boots AirBnB is not taking reservations due to an unforeseen Zoning issue for our property. Unfortunate as this is, it's really a blessing to have this exposed at an early time in this adventure as opposed to later. We've had a good meeting with the Giles County Zoning and Tourism Directors, with the County Attorney attending as well. Chas and I feel this oversight will be corrected in the near future and we'll be back up and running before you know it !! Please reach out with any questions or feel free to PM us if that's better. We're grateful for all our followers and guests we've had the pleasure of meeting and hope to see y'all again soon.

Stay safe and Be Well !! 🙂

CDM²

08/15/2021

106 days ago on May 1st we hosted our first guest here at . Today we had our 20th pin placed into our US map. Such an amazing adventure this is turning out to be. We truly enjoy meeting each and every person who comes through these doors and sits at our table. Always remember

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08/14/2021

We are very lucky here at to have Glen Alton just down the road. It’s the perfect spot for a quick walk. And there is so much to see. Today the forest smelled amazing, no candle company can bottle that smell!

Glen Alton is a 304 acre property in Giles County that was a working farm up until the 1980`s. Majestic trees, open pastures and picturesque buildings create a pastoral setting that invites wandering and evokes memories of a simpler time. This day use area features picnic tables, hiking trails, and wildlife watching opportunities. Area highlights include White Rocks Campground, Potts Rail Trail, Big Stony Creek, and Interior Whistle Stop. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recreation/recarea/?recid=73717

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08/08/2021

It’s hard to beat a good buttermilk biscuit. And I think we make some really good ones here at . But today we have no guests so we took the time to experiment a little. We added cheese! I know that not everyone is a cheese lover but what do you think? Maybe a great addition to the sausage casserole bake we did a few weeks back?! We are about to try them with bacon, a fried egg and tomato!

We would love to hear your thoughts. Or maybe suggestions for what to try next?! I love to try new recipes!!

08/07/2021

17 miles down the road from Dirty Boots is the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. “The Hanging Rock Observatory is one of the best spots in the state to view migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, and osprey.” Very cool spot if you are up for a short hike!

PS: Check out the pics and see if you can find the rattlesnake!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/visitwv.com/hanging-rock-raptor-observatory/amp/

08/05/2021

Just down 460 from Dirty Boots is the Town of Narrows. It feels like they are in a great time of growth. It’s a really neat little town. This is the perfect opportunity to Shop/Support Local!

We had a few vendors unable to join us this Saturday but we have had a few new ones join us as well!

Check out our lineup and come support these small businesses!

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07/28/2021

We truly love the little things at Dirty Boots on Big Stony. This week we added a fairy garden to the base of a tree. Come and meet our newest “Fairy Stonys) and check out some of the other little details our guests continue to enjoy. 🧚‍♂️🥾🧚‍♀️🌳🧚‍♂️

07/25/2021

I love making our guests fruit bowls just a little “extra” every morning. Our flowers aren’t growing well in our very rocky soil outside so why not share some fruity flowers inside?!

07/25/2021

Just down 460 a little ways from Dirty Boots you will find this wonderful country store. It is full of a wide selection fresh foods and produce. I have been making the trip weekly to share with our guests each morning. We also found an interesting little consignment shop close by as well as a pizza buffet that looks pretty popular.

07/22/2021

Early am Moth gathering :)