For a Saturday treat, here’s little Rupert, a Green’s Harbour native living in BC with my daughter, Kathryn. She met him on her trip home this Christmas, and the rest, as they say, is history. He’s about six months old and thriving. Like many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, he is prospering away – but just the same he’ll probably never forget his roots on the rock!
New Spring Specials at the Cottages!
The Berry’s Ocean Delight specials have become quite popular – we’re happy that lots of guests really enjoyed our Stay In ‘N’ Stay Warm package this past winter. So now, in honour of the first day of Spring, The Berry is at it again: introducing the Spring Relax and Refresh.
Our new Spring special features noon checkout, plus a fun snack basket upon arrival, filled with magazines, movies, popcorn and treats. We’ll also provide firewood for your outdoor fire pit, and propane for your personal BBQ – perhaps it’s time to have your first barbeque of the year!
You can find all the details about our Spring special here, and don’t forget that The Doctor’s House, complete with restaurant and Aveda spa, will be opening on April 10 (!). We’ve never been more excited to spring into Spring.
BIG Savings for Tourists!
If you’ve been dreaming about that road trip to Newfoundland, then this is the summer to do it. For a limited time, Marine Atlantic is offering big savings for Argentia travel. If you book your summer trip by March 25 (hurry – that’s next Wednesday!), you can save 30 % off the base fares for both passengers and automobiles. And remember, the cottages are only about an hour away from the Argentia ferry terminal, if you feel like stopping in!
We’re so happy about this news and the opportunity to share it. We know that Newfoundland is at the top of so many bucket lists, but we all have limited budgets for travel. We hope this will make it just that much easier for more people to come explore this beautiful province. Make sure to let your friends living away know, too – this could be the push they need to make this a come-home year.
Find all the details on the Marine Atlantic website, here.
It’s Beginning to Look a Bit Like Christmas at The Doctor’s House!
It was a green AND white St. Patrick’s Day yesterday, thanks to Sheila’s Brush. A visit to our appropriately named Shamrock and Bridie seemed like a fitting way to spend the holiday (especially since we’d already got our Irish dancing in over the weekend).
Maybe we’re past the point of wanting to snow, but how beautiful and peaceful it looks when freshly fallen. Since we’re lucky enough to work from home, the storm didn’t keep us from working – it just encouraged a little extra cozying up when necessary!
The view here from the kitchen is unbelievable, and the beauty is that it won’t last. We are expecting one more storm this weekend and that should it. Sheila will have used all her paint, and Spring will descent upon the Wonderful World of Whiteway and The Doctor’s House in all her glory – bring it on!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Jerry and The Berry!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the both of us! For us, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with havin’ a time at Bridie Molloy’s, and that’s just what we did last Sunday (we knew with the weather, that trekking into St. John’s yesterday might not have been the best option!). Like always, it was a great time, with great food and music, great dancing, and even meeting up with a few old friends. It was just what St. Patrick’s Day should be, and we hope yours is just as rollicking.
Remember that Bridie’s is open all day (breakfast starts at 7:30 – head over before work!) and there’s all sorts of wonderful establishments, all over the city and all over the province, to raise a glass (responsibly!) and toast all things Irish. Cheers!
Expecting, Eweness?
Here’s sweet Eweness, one our favourite four-leggeds at The Doctor’s House (who are we kidding – they’re all our favourites!). We rescued her about a year ago, and at the time we thought she was pregnant.
Well she wasn’t pregnant then …. but she might be now! Perry Oliver, our animal whisperer extraordinaire, says there’s a 90%+ chance we’ll be hearing the pitter patter of little hooves soon. He said he will know for sure in about two or three weeks when her milk comes through, and he’s expecting a May baby. Or should be was babies – Perry thinks it might be twins!
So stay tuned to the blog – especially since we’ll be looking for help naming the new lambs! With (potential) babies on the way, and even more flowers expected this year given the amount of bulbs we planted last Fall, we’re expecting a very Spring-y Spring this year!
Sunset Sunday: Our Back View
Yes – this is the view that we share with all 4 of our Whiteway cottages (including The Cranberry, our honeymoon suite). The evenings where we can take the time to sit back, relax and enjoy the view are just magical – especially when the sky lights up like this. Who knew Mother Nature had such bright colours in her palette – and how blessed are we that she shares them with us?
Budding Saturday: March
Our good friend, big fan, and renowned Newfoundland artist Bud Vincent recently shared this picture on our Facebook page (check out a fun slideshow of his work here). And, given this scene he captured, he wondered if we could believe it’s March! Thankfully, this picture was NOT taken in the Wonderful World of Whiteway where, despite a tough winter, we actually haven’t been hit too badly with snow. Just another reason to come take advantage of our Winter Specials while you still can!
Cruise Ship WWW
I blog a lot about sunsets. Not enough about our beautiful sunrises here in Newfoundland. Because in early morning as the sun climbs over Whiteway Mountain and shines on Shag Rock I take my pew in front of the big window and look out the bay. Ever grateful for having found this place of places.
Sometimes, looking out over the bay, I feel like I am on some great cruise as I hear the waves and see only the ocean stretch in front of me. Although I have not left the shore it feels that I am on some great journey. And I’m happy to share this view with the 4 cabins besides me.
I was never one to be tied up in some safe harbour – it has always been the high seas for me. Where this Cruise Ship WWW will take me I know not. We’ve had our share of storms with no doubt many more to come. For mine is not to rest but to explore and find new things trying to find myself. Anchors away!
The Spring Hare Count Down is On – Artists and Photographers Needed
It won’t be long before the snow melts, the flowers start blooming, and, our favourite Spring tradition of all, the Spring Hare descends on the Wonderful World of Whiteway. The Spring Hare is already looking for Artists and Photographers to submit their work – consider yourself invited!
