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In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Lafayette Flats, Shawn wrote a book about our journey from lovers of Fayetteville to tourism entrepreneurs. Have a peek!
Our guests are always amazed by the number of activities in the New River Gorge. Here are the ones we always recommend. – This is 3/10 in our Top 10 blog post series celebrating our 10th anniversary.
There are too many waterfalls in the New River Gorge to count, but we do have our favorites. Here are 10 we love and how to find them. – This is 2/10 in our Top 10 blog post series celebrating our 10th anniversary.
Dividing the four seasons into short micro-seasons is an ancient practice we’ve enjoyed adapting to the New River Gorge! Our list includes lenten fish, cold water, invasive flowers, and more! – This is 1/10 in our Top 10 blog post series.
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been married; your wedding anniversary is always special. But planning an anniversary getaway can be daunting. Well, worry no more! With these helpful tips and our insider info, you can easily put together a trip to New River Gorge National Park that you both will enjoy – without stress […]
We have a confession. One of the main reasons we invested in Fayetteville – buying and renovating the building that now houses Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals – was because we loved the food. Seriously. We both have enthusiastic palates. A few of our favorite Fayetteville dishes include Brussels sprouts from Secret Sandwich Society, homemade […]
Quick trips are nice, but you’ll regret not staying longer. Use our 5-day itinerary to truly explore New River Gorge National Park – the natural beauty, the history, and the culture!
Of all the New River Gorge National Park trails, The Endless Wall Trail has the most character and diversity. From the serenity of an ancient Hemlock forest to the pulse-quickening views from atop the cliffs overlooking the Gorge, it provides the casual hiker with a taste of everything that makes The New River Gorge National […]
The moon has received a lot of attention since the pandemic with many folks, including us, learning to follow its cycles to practice mindfulness and, ironically, stay grounded. Through our efforts, we found that following the moon is also a great way to gain a deeper understanding of nature and this place we call home. […]
Odana Chaney of Culloden, West Virginia has been selected as the 2024 New River Gorge Creative-in-Residence. A writer, Odana will spend the entire month of January living and working at Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals in downtown Fayetteville, WV. For the past nine years, we have hosted the New River Gorge Creative Residency, a program […]
