Press & Media
Telling the Story of the Inner Banks' Best-Kept Secret
Blue Juniper Inn is a boutique hotel in Columbia, North Carolina — a small, artful retreat tucked along the Scuppernong River on North Carolina's Inner Banks. Just an hour from the Outer Banks but a world away from the crowds, we offer travelers a slower, more intentional escape: handcrafted rooms, immersive weekend experiences, and direct access to some of the state's most unspoiled wildlife refuges and waterways. We welcome media inquiries, partnership requests, and feature pitches from journalists, travel writers, and content creators.
Press contact
For media inquiries, interview requests, and press kit access, please reach out to marketing@bluejuniperinn.com
We typically respond to press inquiries within 2 business days.
About the Inn
The following boilerplate may be used in editorial coverage:
Blue Juniper Inn is a boutique hotel and creative retreat located in Columbia, North Carolina, on the state's Inner Banks. Set along the Scuppernong River and steps from the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, the inn blends thoughtfully designed accommodations with art, nature, and immersive local experiences. An intimate alternative to Outer Banks tourism, Blue Juniper Inn draws travelers seeking beauty, stillness, and a genuine connection to coastal North Carolina.
Press mentions & coverage
NC Tripping · June 2025
Carl from NC Tripping featured Columbia and Blue Juniper Inn to their Instagram community of 373K North Carolina travel enthusiasts.
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Aly in Raleigh · July 2025
Aly shared her Columbia getaway — including a stay at Blue Juniper Inn — with her Instagram audience of 6K.
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Craving Carolina · April 2026
Maddie from Craving Carolina spotlighted Blue Juniper Inn as part of her ongoing coverage of the best of North Carolina travel for her 23.3K Instagram followers.
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It’s Local NC · Instagram
It’s Local NC, run by Callie, features Blue Juniper Inn to her Instagram community of 7300, celebrating local gems across the state.
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Our State Magazine · July 2024
Columbia's own walking guide, written by Molly Harrison for North Carolina's flagship magazine. The piece puts Blue Juniper Inn on Main Street at the heart of a full-day itinerary for downtown Columbia — covering the riverfront boardwalk, Pocosin Arts, local dining, and the inn itself as the town's welcoming home base.
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I'm Fixin' To · September 2025
Meghan Grant's comprehensive travel guide to Columbia and Tyrrell County recommends Blue Juniper Inn as the ideal base for exploring the area — from the Red Wolf Center to the Scuppernong River boardwalk. She called the inn "absolutely spectacular" and noted she can't recommend a stay highly enough.
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Business North Carolina · April 2026
Business NC's in-depth feature on economic life in Tyrrell County profiled Blue Juniper Inn as a cornerstone of Columbia's emerging identity as a destination. The piece spotlighted the inn and Inner Banks Mercantile as examples of entrepreneurial investment breathing new life into one of North Carolina's most underexplored counties.
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Escape From Paradise · June 2026
Travel journalist Ingrid Lemme-Chalut, writing for Escape From Paradise and the Montauk Sun, featured Blue Juniper Inn in a deeply reported piece on Columbia as a destination far greater than a highway stopover. She highlighted the inn's beautifully restored property and warm, personal hospitality as the standout of her family's visit.
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Awards & recognition
Coastland Gold People's Choice Awards — Hotel/Motel/Inn Winner
2025 · The Coastland Times
Blue Juniper Inn was voted the 2025 People's Choice winner in the Hotel/Motel/Inn category by readers of the Coastland Times — one of coastal North Carolina's most trusted regional publications.
Story angles
We're happy to work with journalists and creators exploring any of the following:
The Inner Banks alternative — World-class nature, authentic small-town character, and boutique lodging without the Outer Banks price tag or traffic
Art and place — How the inn's design, partnerships with Pocosin Arts, and local maker community reflect the culture of Tyrrell County
Slow travel in eastern NC — Paddling, birding, kayaking the Scuppernong River, and the case for going nowhere fast
Immersive weekend experiences — Curated retreats pairing lodging with local guides, artists, and experiences
Hidden gem travel in the American South — Columbia, NC as an emerging destination for intentional travelers
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Travel writers and content creators are welcome to reach out about potential collaborations at marketing@bluejuniperinn.com.