We made a fresh pot of hot chocolate and bundled up in the car to enjoy the Christmas lights in Bedford County, Virginia last night. One of ours stops was at The National Elks Home in Bedford, VA. This has been a family favorite since our girls were little and it really puts you in the Christmas spirit.
The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks purchased the Hotel Bedford located in Bedford, Virginia in 1902. This beautiful home is located on 200 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Elk National Home was dedicated in 1903 as a retirement community for retired Elks members and their spouses.
The Elks National Home in Bedford, Virginia
Directions: Take Route 460, midway between Roanoke and Lynchburg to the city of Bedford, turn onto Peaks Rd and follow the ELKS HOME signs.
National Elks Home
931 Ashland Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523
1-800-552-4140
Debbie, what a great hyper-local post on the National Elks Home in Bedford VA! What a beautiful place for to retire to... Your night photos are great!
Merriest of Christmas wishes from our home to yours!
Merry Christmas Lee and Pam! Hope you have a terrific 2011!
That is so nice. I just love all that is part of Christmas and the light are really a big for me. Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year
Hi Pat, we've been taking the girls to the National Elks home since they were very little. Now Megan is 21 and it's still a part of our family Christmas tradition. Merry Christmas!!!!
Vegas Bob and Family would like to wish you and your loved ones a "VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS" .... from Las Vegas Nevada to your neck of the woods .... ;)
"HAPPY HOLIDAYS"
Howdy and evening to you Debbie
Debbie, sure do hope you and all the members of you family have had a mighty fine Christmas day!
Merry Christmas
Have a Good one
Dale in New Hampshire
Merry Christmas to two of my favorite Activerain friends, Vegas Bob and Dale! Best wishes for a healthy prosperous New Year!
Debbie, you have brought back some memories for me :) We used to drive to the Elks home when I was a little girl and I had forgotten about it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!