In memory of Doris DeLane Hubbard who was as much a part of Ridgetop as the mountain itself...

22 January 1920 - 30 January 2005

Ridgetop

Excitement is stirring, we can't wait

Plans are made and the car is packed

We are going to Ridgetop!

We reach the Blue Ridge Pkwy - finally!

That means one thing; we are only a few miles

From Milepost 342 and Ridgetop!

The journey begins down a country lane

Fording the creek

Make a left, when you reach the pines -

You are at Ridgetop!

Settle in your cabin

Light the fire for the night

Enjoy a glass of wine

Quiet is the world at Ridgetop!

Rise early and hike the Crabtree Falls nearby

Visit the shops & eateries at Little Switzerland

Drive the Blue Ridge Pkwy

You can't wait to get back to Ridgetop!

Bringing families and friends closer together

Sharing time without TV, radio, phones & emails

Bring your board games and a set of cards

Get away from it all at Ridgetop!

Watch the sunset, it's simply breath taking

*Count the valley 'nightlights'

The stars and moon are close enough to touch

Everything is serene at Ridgetop!

It's a time of reflection as it's your last day here

Walk down by the pond, feed the fish

See the deer, wild turkeys and hummingbirds

Everyone finds a 'home' at Ridgetop!

Spring, Summer

Winter or Fall all the different seasons

Crisp air,  blue skies

Everything is just better at Ridgetop!

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*Mrs. Hubbard said when you first got to the mountain, only 12 lights could be viewed in the valley (now there's twice as many)!

Thank you so much - Mr. & Mrs. Hubbard and the Hubbard family

For providing us a haven from the hectic world

Mrs. Hubbard and I enjoyed several glasses of wine and some great conversations over the last several years.

She will be truly missed. 

Pamela Smith