Summer has finally arrived, and with it – new specials at The Doctor’s House! The flowers are blooming, the weather is warm, and the sunsets are better than ever. We’re open everyday of the week, and we have some great deals, including spa specials, to tempt you. The Berry’s really got some fun specials lined up, so don’t miss them!
Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day from all of us here at Ocean Delight! I’m celebrating with a short post – which might be all the break I get, given our busy summer schedule. Here’s an old shot captured by Clifford George, of a pair of moose strolling through the mean streets of Whiteway. Of course, they’re big animals and you should keep your distance, but they’re quite majestic and fun to spot, too – and just about as pure ‘Canada’ as you can get!
Misty Visits
What a treat it has been to have Misty, our good friend, Clifford’s Clydesdale, stay with us of late. Clifford is trying to breed his pony Annie with a beautiful black stallion – and while they need some privacy, Misty stays with us.
Seeing Misty with the rest of our ponies is a fantastic sight. They all instantly bonded, and now they run and play, with the ponies chasing Misty around like babies to their mother. Misty is one graceful, intelligent, gentle creature. She personifies dignity. Much like Clifford himself. Don’t forget to pay a visit if you’re staying at The Doctor’s House this week.
Pick a Goat, Any Goat
Well clearly there’s no denying it. We’re animal lovers, and we like to ‘go big or go home.’ When we became owners of The Doctor’s House, The Berry and I inherited two lovely Newfoundland ponies. And that was it as far as barnyard animals went.
And today? Wellllll … let’s just say we have a few more running around. And we love it. It wasn’t our goal to keep growing the herd, but when we hear about local animals who need new homes, how can we say no? We are an animal sanctuary, after all.
So new baby goats Jack and Jill and their momma Mel are getting along with goats Bonnie and Rosie, and Nan and her little lamb are getting along with Eweness, the sheep we brought home last year. All in all, it makes for a happy little family, that our guests love visiting (as do we, of course!). And don’t get us started on the 4 Newfoundland ponies …
Sunset Sunday: Renee and Chris
Here’s a fun picture for Sunset Sunday, captured by Sandra Lee Photography. It’s Renee and Chris, who got married at The Doctor’s House this spring. What a beautiful evening, what a beautiful sunset, and what a beautiful couple. We hope you’re enjoying your weekend, and if you’d like to learn more about weddings at The Doctor’s House, please see here.
Save Room!
Here’s a friendly reminder – if you’re Dining at The Doctor’s House tonight, be sure to leave room for dessert! Our fine dining experience takes about 3 hours, with plenty of time to savour each of your three courses, plus the fresh bread and the amuse-bouche (single, bite-sized hors d’œuvres to cleanse the palate) between each. We’ve enjoyed Executive Chef Stephen Pynn’s creations many times over, and always enjoy the experience.
This dessert is The Berry’s favourite – Dark Chocolate Marquise with Newfoundland and Labrador sea salt and citrus creme fraiche. We also have homemade Sour Cream Donuts with Screech caramel and thyme (my daughter’s favourite), and a Cheese Plate with artisanal cheeses, candied nuts and wild berry compote (my favourite).
Dining at The Doctor’s House is open to everyone – not just overnight guests – but we do ask that you call 709-582-2754 to make a reservation. Perhaps tonight is the night you indulge! Happy Saturday!
How Fresh?
Yesterday I asked if you preferred cinnamon or chocolate for your cappuccino (consensus on Facebook? it doesn’t really matter when you have that view!). Today, I have an equally important question – how fresh do you like your greens?
These babies arrived at our Shag It deck straight from our greenhouse at The Doctor’s House. We’re working to become a food-to-table restaurant there (at Dining at The Doctor’s House – open tonight!), and at the Shag It, we keep things as fresh as it gets, too. Like salad made from greens you might see your server pick. Indeed, our Whoa Baby salad, which adds dried cranberries, candied pecans, red onion and creamy goat cheese to these greenhouse lettuces and tops it all with homemade partridgeberry vinaigrette, is quite the crowd pleaser.
You can see our complete Shag It menu here, and remember that we’re open today and all weekend, from 11am-7pm. Hope to see you there!
A Difficult Choice
OK, maybe it’s not that difficult choice. You can enjoy shaved chocolate or cinnamon on your cappuccino at the Shag It Cafe. Or perhaps if you’re a daring soul, you’d like both? I’m not a sweets person, so either way I’d have mine plain – as long as you include the view!
And The Berry is quick to point out that this is a ‘real’ cappuccino. She’s always dreamed of having a coffee shop, and part of that dream involved serving products only a discerning palate, like hers, would enjoy. So, real it is!
Have a Seat, Feet!
Big thanks to Tiffany, one of our estheticians at The Doctor’s House Spa, for capturing this little slice of heaven for the blog. You know, I’ve been (proudly) called a ‘metrosexual,’ but I don’t partake in pedicures – and clearly I should!
Tiffany’s picture reminded me of two points of order. First, this is the last week to enjoy our current Spring Spa Specials, so if you’re been waiting to indulge, don’t wait much longer! And second, we’re still looking for both full and part time spa staff – if you or someone you know might fit the bill and is looking for a great place to work this summer, please check this out!
Happy Ponies
Green grass equals happy ponies, and we’ve had very happy ponies of late. These are also some of the most people-oriented ponies I’ve met, so I know they’ve enjoyed all the foot traffic and visitors that comes with the summer season.
Just a heads up that a lot of our Spring packages end this weekend. This could be a great opportunity to get your getaway in before we really start to get busy!
