Karen Straight
Where do you Live? Williamsburg Virginia
Since: 2004
Why did you choose the city / state you now live in? We chose Williamsburg Virginia because of the amount and diversity of things there are to do here. That along with the temperate climate allows for outdoor activities both day and night.
What do you love most about where you live? The people are probably my favorite thing about Williamsburg, I always say that this is where northern culture meets southern hospitality
What is your favorite restaurant in your town? It’s not an easy answer you seek, but I guess it would depend on what I was in the mood for. If it is steak then I would have to go with Opus 9 Steakhouse in New Town. Perfectly cooked steaks served on 500 degree plates by some of the most professional wait staff I have ever known. Now if we are talking about seafood I would have to say a recent comer to the neighborhood “Holy Mackerel” a great local seafood place that’s casual and fun and has all the perfect aspects a great seafood place should have
What is your Age Group: 46-59
What is your favorite All Time Movie? “The best years of our life” This film is about three US servicemen readjusting to civilian life after coming home from World War II.
Do you have any Pets? Yes, Shadow is an orange tabby who is, as of this last June, 18 years old. Yep, he is old enough to vote! He was born in our closet and we cannot imagine life without him…even if we do most often see him sleeping now days.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Love to relax outdoors! Read a good book on a blanket in the sun, swing on a hammock and grab a few winks listening to birds.
What is your favorite season and why? Fall, definitely fall….most likely because summer is not! We host an annual BBQ every September called the “I cannot wait until fall BBQ”.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Hide! That would surely mean the world was ending….
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Talk to animals..I wonder what they think of us.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Only 1? not an easy answer… Maybe the birth of Christ.
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for? Used to be Daryl Hannah…
Where do you work? Colonial Gardens B&B
What is your title? Owner/ innkeeper/chief cook
How long have you worked there? 7 years
What do you love most about your Job? The people I work for….Our guests, getting to know them.
What is your Experience and Background in the Travel Industry? I was a flight attendant for many years. Now I own and operate the Colonial Gardens B&B since 2006.