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At the Lamplight Inn
-by Donna Milliner Thank you, Lord, for respite, Blessed pause from hectic pace; A night of sleep in Scarlet’s room In Lamplight’s country place – An antique-furnished, quaint, old inn With farmlands all around; Where aged trees glad’ give their shade To porch and birds and ground– |
DirectionsFrom the South and East I-95 exit 81 at Benson towards Raleigh on route #40 for 27 miles to Outer Loop #440 for 7 miles to US #1 heading North. Drive 40 miles and when you see the express road I-85 on your left along side of you watch for the sign to Fleming Road (also called Flemingtown). Turn left under the highway and go 1.5 miles to the Lamplight Inn on your right.
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From Atlanta Take I-85 425.7 miles (measured from Capital Square SW and Mitchell St SW) to exit #220 - Fleming Road (also called Flemingtown). Turn RIGHT onto US-1 / US-158 and turn RIGHT again following the signs for Fleming Road (also called Flemingtown) and the truck stop going under the overhead highway. You will find the Lamplight Inn 1.5 miles on your right.
From the WestTake I-40 west to Greensboro and merge on I-85. Travel North 57 miles to exit #220 Fleming Road (also called Flemingtown). Turn RIGHT onto US-1 / US-158 and turn RIGHT again following the signs for Fleming Road (also called Flemingtown) and the truck stop going under the overhead highway. You will find the Lamplight Inn 1.5 miles on your right. From the NorthTake I-95 south to Petersburg, VA exit #51 and merge on I-85. Travel South 82 miles to exit #220 Fleming Road (also called Flemingtown). Turn right and drive 1.5 miles to Lamplight Inn on your right. |
Where squirrels skitter and gray doves coo,
And limbs sway in the breeze; Their shadows dance in sunlight And curtsy to the leaves. “If walls could talk,” the old cliché Can’t help but come to mind, As floor boards creak and ceilings rise I’m taken back in time. Porcelain dolls and photographs, The shelves of cobalt glass, Well-worn books and keepsakes– Hold mem’ries of the past.Kind fireplace and vintage lamps Soft’ light each quiet space; Warm quilts, fringed rugs, and velvet drapes Bring ambience and grace Where one can sigh, then deeply breathe The sweet, transcendent calm; And know the silence of this time Will be a healing balm. Donna stayed at Lamplight Inn, a country Bed and Breakfast while saying goodbye to a dear friend. Her visit in the Gone With the Wind Room inspired the english teacher/editor to write this glorious poem. |
Meet the Innkeeper
Shirley Payne was destined to be an innkeeper. She says, “When you have lived a long life, you can have the opportunity to explore many experiences”. Shirley has worked in so many different areas that have all enhanced her life and directed her towards inn keeping. Her art background includes interior decorating, painting abstracts and landscapes and dress designing. She loves creating theme rooms, interesting flower gardens and turning each of the 15 buildings into fun and utile venues. An example of the building usage is the pack house barn that is a fitness center with red carpet, crystal chandeliers and faux stained glass windows.
A respect for spiritual awareness can be observed throughout the 5 acres of the farm. One can find their own peaceful path with various opportunities. The Feng Shui pattern is used in the landscaping. From the street people ask about the Gullah Tree in the metallic spiritual area or the tipsy pots in the Fantasy Garden. People come to the farm just to visit the Labyrinth in the meditation area or to follow the path in the woods to the Yoga platform in the health and family area. The colors of the blooms, the shapes and mineral of the features all follow the specific energy designed for that section.
Born in a small town of 100 people in South Dakota, the family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa while Shirley was still a child. During college years she spent many summers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida to work in food service and as a chambermaid. Experience in several levels of food preparation and service have served her well. After selling real estate in Ft Lauderdale for 38 years, Shirley was looking for a less stressful lifestyle. The tobacco farm came up on her internet searches and she fell in love with the 100 feet of wrap around porch. Marketing and bookkeeping and financial planning gained during those years was vital to her new business.
When Shirley purchased the house, the log buildings in the back looked interesting but she had no idea that they would become so important to the overall picture and income of the property. The Lamplight Inn, a country Bed and Breakfast was opened in September 2002 and in 2003 she opened Tobacco Farm Camp on the rear of the farm. The camp ground has 2 cabins, that were once tobacco curing barns, and 4 RV sites. Travelers, hunters, fishermen, all love the quiet atmosphere and space for trucks, boats, etc on the farm. The most interesting building is one of the curing barns that has been transformed into a mini-museum demonstrating how tobacco was cured back in the wood firing days.
When you visit Lamplight Inn, a Country Bed and Breakfast and Tobacco Farm Camp, you will find a gracious host who loves to share the history of this place and the area. Shirley will cook a good, full breakfast subject to any diet restrictions and handle your requests or needs. Be sure to ask for a walking tour of all the buildings, the original family cemetery, the springs in the woods and the huge pond.
A respect for spiritual awareness can be observed throughout the 5 acres of the farm. One can find their own peaceful path with various opportunities. The Feng Shui pattern is used in the landscaping. From the street people ask about the Gullah Tree in the metallic spiritual area or the tipsy pots in the Fantasy Garden. People come to the farm just to visit the Labyrinth in the meditation area or to follow the path in the woods to the Yoga platform in the health and family area. The colors of the blooms, the shapes and mineral of the features all follow the specific energy designed for that section.
Born in a small town of 100 people in South Dakota, the family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa while Shirley was still a child. During college years she spent many summers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida to work in food service and as a chambermaid. Experience in several levels of food preparation and service have served her well. After selling real estate in Ft Lauderdale for 38 years, Shirley was looking for a less stressful lifestyle. The tobacco farm came up on her internet searches and she fell in love with the 100 feet of wrap around porch. Marketing and bookkeeping and financial planning gained during those years was vital to her new business.
When Shirley purchased the house, the log buildings in the back looked interesting but she had no idea that they would become so important to the overall picture and income of the property. The Lamplight Inn, a country Bed and Breakfast was opened in September 2002 and in 2003 she opened Tobacco Farm Camp on the rear of the farm. The camp ground has 2 cabins, that were once tobacco curing barns, and 4 RV sites. Travelers, hunters, fishermen, all love the quiet atmosphere and space for trucks, boats, etc on the farm. The most interesting building is one of the curing barns that has been transformed into a mini-museum demonstrating how tobacco was cured back in the wood firing days.
When you visit Lamplight Inn, a Country Bed and Breakfast and Tobacco Farm Camp, you will find a gracious host who loves to share the history of this place and the area. Shirley will cook a good, full breakfast subject to any diet restrictions and handle your requests or needs. Be sure to ask for a walking tour of all the buildings, the original family cemetery, the springs in the woods and the huge pond.
