RA surprised me for Valentine's Day with a stay at a local bed and breakfast that I've had my eye on since we moved here in 2015. Built in 1836, The Twelve Oaks is one of the best examples of antebellum architecture in the South. It is absolutely beautiful. The owners have done a phenomenal job renovating and bringing this property back to its glory. We had a great time and although we were less than a mile and a half from our house, it was a great 24 hour stay-cation here in Covington, GA.
I explored the property before checking in. RA was still at work, but walked over (this B&B is right off the square) from his office a little later in the afternoon.
Absolutely stunning. This house was Twelve Oaks (Ashley's house) in Gone With The Wind, played a role in Vampire Diaries, as well as the soon to premiere Life of the Party (with Melissa McCarthy) as well as many, many, many more roles in the TV and movie world over the years.
Selfie.
Adorable wooden swing in the front yard...
Side view of the house with a nice little garden pond...
The property is FULL of gorgeous flowers. The camellias were blooming, the hydrangea bushes were as tall as me, and there were more azaleas than I could count.
Red camillas...
Variegated pink/red camellias...
Beautiful pinks, too...
Historic house kitty...
Now that is a front porch...
So stately yet modern. The entire property paid homage to the past while providing amenities and conveniences of the present...
After checking in, I wandered the inside of the home (12,000 square feet!). Beautiful staircase and crystal chandelier...
Staircase to the third floor and sitting area on the second floor...
Main foyer looking down the staircase toward the front door...
Main foyer looking from the front door toward the staircase...
Parlor with pocket doors --- I love historic houses.
Every room in the B&B is named after a film or TV show that was filmed at the property or in town. We stayed in the The Heat of the Night Suite.
Antique skeleton key to our room...
Gas fireplace and TV...
Amazing armoire and door to the bathroom...
Sitting area...
Bathroom
Claw. Foot. Tub.
This is one thing I miss from our house in Mobile. I LOVE a claw foot tub.
Vintage + modern at the same time.
And fabulous L'Occitane products. OMG. They are amazing!
Effervescence bomb + a good book = a relaxing soak in a beautiful antique tub.
Private sun porch...
I turned on the TV for a few minutes before RA arrived and guess what show happened to be on the first channel that popped up on the TV? Coincidence?
RA arrived after work and we headed down to the parlor for Sippin' and Nibblin' Hour - WINE AND CHEESE!
All the cheeses. Give me all the chesses.
Selfie on the porch before heading out to wander the property for a little while...
Confederate Jasmine covered gate on the back of the property...
Isn't she gorgeous?
Wine + antebellum bed and breakfast = an amazing night away
Front porch sippin' and nibblin' with my handsome husband...
Such a handsome man.
We wandered up to the second story porch for a better view of the front of the property...
All changed and headed out for a nice, quiet evening downtown...
Ready for a fun night on the town with my man...
Drinks at Mystic Grill...
And dinner at RL's...
SUCH. GOOD. FOOD.
Friday morning breakfast in the dining room was so yummy - fresh yogurt, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, OJ, and hot coffee.
We had an amazing time. It is so nice (and so important) to spend some one-on-one time with RA amidst the hustle and bustle of full-time work + two kids + life in general. I'm so thankful that Mrs. Margie and Mr. Joe hung out with the boys for the night and that RA is thoughtful enough to plan nights/trips like this for us.
We have a few more trips planned for this spring including a trip to Charlottesville, VA in April and Shaker Village in Kentucky in May.
