Hi, I’m the innkeeper of the Thomas Shepherd Inn in Shepherdstown, WV, West Virginia’s oldest town. Find us in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, steeped in history from Colonial times to the present. Minutes from Harpers Ferry and Antietam National Battlefield, … Continue reading
Guests at the Thomas Shepherd Inn very often want to know where they can go for a “walk” or a “hike”. Some want to spend an hour and others want to fill much of the day. Some have limited mobility … Continue reading
Simple, elegant, and richly flavored, Baked Pears have become a favorite at the Thomas Shepherd Inn. Finding good, tasty fresh fruit can be a challenge during the winter months. The Shepherdstown Farmer’s Market is closed until April and many grocery … Continue reading
At Thomas Shepherd Inn we have had quite a few guests who admit to us that they are “first-timers”. They often look a bit nervous when they arrive and even a bit sheepish about their admission. Well, I tell you, … Continue reading
As the year turns and Autumn is soon upon us there is no better time to spend a day biking from Shepherdstown, WV to Antietam National Battlefield. Immerse yourself in history and commune with nature. With just a bit of … Continue reading
Shepherdstown, WV and the surrounding area is just a hotbed of historical significance. Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, and Charles Town immediately come to mind. Yet there is so much more. The countryside is scattered with memorials, buildings, cemeteries, museums, … Continue reading
Butterscotch Brownies were my absolute favorite as a child. This is my mother’s recipe, updated. It has become a favorite afternoon snack at the Thomas Shepherd Inn. Butterscotch Brownies 1/4 cup Earth Balance buttery spread(or butter flavor shortening) 1 cup … Continue reading
It’s winter, the forecast is iffy. Yet you still need a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle of your day to day life? Come to Shepherdstown, park your car and enjoy the A to Zs of … Continue reading
The holidays are upon us once again and its time to bake cookies. I would like to share a recipe that was given to me by dear friend Sue B. about 30 years ago. The recipe was given to her … Continue reading
