So just about everyone has fallen in love with these little faces. Momma Goat Mel, and babies Jack and Jill have been settling in nicely, since joining us last weekend. They’re getting along well with Rosie and Bonnie, our other goats, and the whole menagerie for that matter. All our guests, be they of the inn, the spa, our new opened Dining at The Doctor’s House (open tonight and tomorrow!) are welcome to come say hi. Just be prepared to leave a little piece of your heart in the barn when you leave!
Spring is Springing
Here’s proof that despite a long and dreary winter, Spring has arrived at The Doctor’s House – and summer can’t be far behind. Before you know it, we’ll be in full bloom, our English gardens bursting with colour and beauty. And if you’d like a reminder of just what that looks like, here you go:
Days Away and Almost Ready
Here’s a mid-project shot from Randy, who painting the bathroom at The Guest House. This was the last room to be done – we’re now focusing on final touches and populating the house with furniture and equipment. We’re opening it this weekend and intend to delight our first guests!
The Guest House of course is our latest addition to The Doctor’s House offerings. Guests will enjoy 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a private lounge area – and an amazing view. It’s all steps away from the spa and Dining at The Doctor’s House, and from the new babies in the barn. We can’t wait to share it (and don’t miss our Ladies Retreat Special if you’d like to see it for yourself!)
What’s All the Fuss About?
This weekend was all about the new arrivals, and don’t think our resident four-leggeds weren’t curious about what all the fuss was about! Here’s Beauty, Shamrock and Monty, our Newfoundland ponies, all turning a curious eye and ear towards the new goats and lambs. We’re happy to report that all are getting along quite nicely, making us even more confidant that growing our barnyard family was the right thing to do!
We Deliver
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to cuddle the baby goats! When I say ‘we deliver,’ I mean that we got to deliver the cutest ‘package’ to The Doctor’s House this weekend.
Due to very unfortunate circumstances, a little family of four-leggeds in Heart’s Content found themselves in need of a new home. Never in a million years, when my business used to keep me in a suit and tie, did I think part of my job description would involve carrying baby sheep and goats from one barn to another. It’s a blessing.
So, this weekend’s special delivery was Mama Goat, Mel, her babies Jack and Jill, Mama Sheep, Nan, and her little lamb. You’ll notice that that little lamb is nameless – stay tuned, as we’ll be having a contest to name her!
So far, our newly extended family is getting along great. You can find more pictures on Facebook, and expect lots of barn blogging in the days ahead!
Sunset Sunday: Don’t Adjust Your Screen
Don’t adjust your computer screen – colours like this really do exist in the Wonderful World of Whiteway! We’re blessed – and so are our guests – to be right on the ocean, with front row tickets to the best show in the universe, every night. It never disappoints. And sometimes, like this evening I captured, it’s almost life-changing in all it’s pastel glory. Here’s to Shag Rock and the Setting Sun!
Budding Saturday: A Classic
Such a beautiful picture to share on this Saturday morning. If you’ve followed my blog for awhile then you know that I often like to share photography from all over the island on Saturdays (yes, we love the Wonderful World of Whiteway, but we always encourage our guests to see as much of this beautiful province as possible).
More often than not, our Saturday photos come to us from friend and Newfoundland extraordinaire, Bud Vincent. This photo of his is an oldie but goodie, of what would have been a quite common scene in Newfoundland just a generation or two ago. I still love a little salt cod now and then. Although I’m also happy to report that we have Herb Crusted Newfoundland Cod with Green Pea Risotto, Saffron & Leak Sauce and Apple Gastrique available tonight at The Doctor’s House (all welcome!).
Pony Up
Hoo-wee – what a week! You’ll forgive me if I take a break from my regularly scheduled blogging duties to indulge in a little, simple Newfoundland pony blogging? Hopefully these beauties are worth at least a few hundred words, as we’ve been running mad getting everything ready for wedding season (plus, getting our new guest house ready for its grand opening!). Don’t forget – Dining at The Doctor’s House is open to the public tonight – perhaps we’ll see you there?
Are You Part of the Club?
You might remember that The Berry recently came up with a fun new idea for this upcoming season – The Doctor’s Last Minute Club. It’s for fans and friends who live close enough to be able to take advantage of last minute deals and specials at The Doctor’s House. And we’ve just rolled out our first special – this weekend only (Friday and Saturday nights), we’re offering all available rooms at The Doctor’s House for $99 (plus tax and gratuities). It’s first come, first serve – so Club Members got the leg up this morning!
Make sure you don’t miss the next special by signing up here. Remember, too, that our popular Dining at The Doctor’s House is up and running to much acclaim, and we have some spa openings this weekend too. We hope we see you soon!
Monkey Goes Outside
It is amazing how much animals are like humans (or humans are like animals, I’m not sure which). Our growing kitten, Monkey, recently got her first taste of freedom, and it was fun to watch. She’s always looked longingly at her mother when she goes out. But when the door was finally held opened for her, she needed some convincing. First she tip-toed, ever so gingerly, ever so slowly, to the door. She ventured her nose outside and quickly drew it back as the breeze brushed by and frightened her.
But she put her nose out again and took in the next breeze. She waited, and in her own time, bolted across the deck and then came back to the door as fast as she had left it.
She then ran out again, to the edge of the deck. Then back to the window and then back in the house. It all lasted about 30 seconds.
Finally, a little more confident, she then jumped on the ledge of our deck with a smile on her face thinking of her first excursion into the Wonderful World of Whiteway – she’s gonna make it after all.
