20
BUSINESS MONTH of the
Brookside Mountain Mist B&B
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Where are you both from?
Tampa, Florida
How long have you been in Waynesville, NC?
Over 11 years
When did you open Brookside Mountain Mist?
April 2008
What career accomplishment makes you two the
proudest when it comes to Brookside Mountain Mist?
Completion of our two extended-stay cottages. We are
now able to accommodate both B&B and extended-stay
travelers.
Tell our readers something about each of you that we
wouldn’t otherwise know. Something that we wouldn’t
find on your resume.
We both are very close to our families and enjoy all types
of outdoor activities, especially golf. Good thing our Inn
is across the street from the Waynesville Country Club!
What made you decide to open Brookside Mountain
Mist?
We were both in the healthcare field and enjoyed taking
care of people. When we decided to pursue a different
field, we took an inventory of our individual assets and
realized that running a B&B made the most sense for us.
The best part is that we get to continue taking care of
people, just in a different way.
What were you both doing prior to being inn keepers?
Carolyn is a retired chiropractic physician and Dina is a
massage therapist.
What has been one of the greatest struggles being a
business owner in Haywood County in your industry?
Marketing our business. Not having a background in
marketing, we find it difficult to navigate through social
media and the internet to reach people looking for a vacation
getaway in the mountains.
Owners Carolyn and Dina Giunta