The History of Johnny Cakes Although johnny cakes are new to the Bluebird menu, they are not a new recipe! These thin, fried cakes are made with cornmeal, and their history goes back to the early Native Americans. While the origin [...]
KSS Staff Pick: Activated Charcoal Bar Soap All skin can benefit from exfoliation. Experience the difference that using our Plainview Farm Activated Charcoal Bar Soap can make for your skin. Our team member Liamari highly recommends it! Stop by the store [...]
KSS Staff Picks: Soap Nets Soap nets are a great way to exfoliate, and they also help keep soap dry between uses. Sarah highly recommends it! Stop by the store to pick up this inexpensive product that can help extend the life of your [...]
Honoring Jack Hart, African American Pioneer A ll of our guest lodgings are named after historical figures who played an important role in the settlement of Kentucky, and Stanford in particular. Currently, we have the Ann and Benjamin Logan Cottage, the Rebecca and Daniel Boone [...]
McCready Manor residents visit Stanford A group from McCready Manor, an assisted living facility in Richmond, came to visit Stanford last month! The group frequented the Bluebird before the pandemic, and they were excited to come back. They enjoyed lunch in the [...]
Bluebird: Chocolate Chip Cookies Patti, the Bluebird pastry chef, has been baking these hearty chocolate chip cookies, as well as our made-from-scratch biscuits and White Chocolate Strawberry Pie, daily since 2015! Add this sweet treat to your next meal at the [...]
Experience Wilderness Trail Distillery In Kentucky, there are more barrels of bourbon than there are people. Stanford is located within a short drive of many stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, including the closest option, Wilderness Trail Distillery. After spending over [...]
Renamed Stanford Inn celebrates heritage, honors history The Inn at Wilderness Road has been renamed and is now called The Stanford Inn at Wilderness Road. This change represents a renewed goal to honor the heritage of its primary building. Located on [...]
New mural unveiled on Main Street Wilderness Road Hospitality unveiled a new mural on Main Street that welcomes visitors to downtown Stanford. The mural, painted by local artist Kirby Stafford, honors Stanford’s history as Kentucky’s second-oldest city and celebrates the town’s [...]
New guest house joins the Stanford Inn at Wilderness Road At Wilderness Road Hospitality, we see historic preservation as a form of stewardship. Restoration of old buildings and homes is truly a labor of love and something our founders are deeply [...]
