Winners! John & Missy Hillock are Select Registry’s 2025 Innkeepers of the Year
It’s with full hearts (and a glass of bourbon in hand!) that we share some truly special news… We, Missy & John Hillock – owners of Chateau Bourbon Bed & Breakfast – have been named Select Registry’s 2025 Innkeepers of the Year! This prestigious recognition honors the very best in hospitality, and we’re so grateful […]
A Bourbon-Lover’s Holiday: Why Louisville & Kentucky Shine in November & December
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re anything like us at Chateau Bourbon Bed & Breakfast, you know the best gifts in life aren’t things…they’re experiences. While most people think of holiday travel as cozy mountain cabins or snowy city escapes, there’s one festive destination that deserves a spot on your list […]
Explore Kentucky’s Fall Magic: Bourbon Festivals, Horse Racing & Halloween Fun
Hey y’all—Missy and John here! Fall is calling, and there’s no better time to get swept up in Louisville’s signature mix of southern hospitality, lively festivals, legendary horse races, cheerful bourbon bashes, and spooktacular Halloween fun. Whether you’re a returning friend or new explorer, this season delivers more excitement than a barrel of Kentucky’s finest. […]
Springtime in Kentucky: Horse Highlights & Bourbon Abounds!
Spring in Kentucky is a magical time when the rolling bluegrass countryside comes alive with blooming dogwoods, foaling season on horse farms, and the excitement of thoroughbred racing. For our guests at Chateau Bourbon, the coming weeks offer the perfect opportunity to immerse yourselves in what makes the Bluegrass State truly special – our magnificent […]
Pumpkin Baked Brie Recipe
It’s FALL, Y’ALL! The cooler weather and the approaching holiday season welcome in some of my favorite ingredients – apples, cinnamon, eggnog, cranberry, and oh yes – pumpkin! As we plan for all of the festivities and gatherings that November and December bring, I’m always thinking of ways to take some of my favorite, tried-and-true […]
Country Ham & White Cheddar Quiche Recipe as on “Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs”
This recipe was a huge hit with the 75-person live audience attending the filming of Innkeeper Missy Hillock’s episode on “Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs”. Give it a try! Want to watch the full episdode? Watch HERE Ingredients Pre-made pie crust, room temperature 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 6 oz finely-shaved […]
Christmas Whiskey Sour Recipe
Cocktails, anyone?! Our “Sips & Sweets” happy hour is one of the highlights of the guest experience here at Chateau Bourbon. Not only do we prepare a made-from-scratch, bourbon-infused dessert, but also a signature bourbon cocktail each evening. If that doesn’t put the ‘happy’ in happy hour, I don’t know what does! The change of […]
Planning Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adventure 6 Easy Steps
The sun is shining, bourbon is calling, and we get it – you want to go out and explore the numerous whiskey distilleries peppered across our beautiful state of Kentucky. After booking your visit here at Chateau Bourbon, you’ll want to hit the ground running in planning all the fun. Due to continued COVID restrictions, […]
Kentucky Derby 2022 Most Exciting Two Minutes Sports
In Louisville, we turn the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” into a month-long celebration of special events, distinct culinary traditions, and of course… Bourbon. In fact, the city celebrates the iconic Derby cocktail for 30 entire days with Mint Julep Month every April. We also celebrate the spirit of the Derby all year with the culture […]
Summer Festivals in Louisville 2022
Visiting Louisville this summer? You’re in LUCK! Kentucky is certainly all about the BOURBON, but there’s so much more to offer – music, culture, art, beer, and pride collide this summer in Louisville with dozens of concerts, festivals and events planned in Bourbon City. Here are some of the area’s biggest and most anticipated events for […]