OK, so maybe they’re ducks, not geese. And maybe there’s 6, not 7. But you get the picture! Hard not to get excited about Christmas when you capture scenes like this one. Of course we’re in that time of year where the weather fluctuates wildly. But even if we don’t get a White Christmas, I’ve had several mornings to witness scenes like this one already – so I’m all good!
Christmas at The Doctor’s House
Yes, this is our last week open at The Doctor’s House for this winter – but that doesn’t mean we haven’t had time to get into the holiday spirit! Veona recently dining room decorated, and I love her beautiful, understated taste. We’ll be having a staff holiday party soon, and like always, I’m looking forward to it.
And of course don’t forget that we can still be part of your Christmas celebrations – with our collection of gift packages now available. They’re available for purchase right up til December 23 – learn more here, and if you’d like to purchase one yourself, please email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com.
Ponies and Winter
Mornings like this one I captured a few days ago are pretty unbelievable. Even the ponies seemed awed by the beauty of freshly fallen snow. I had to get my camera to share – as the magic, miracles and marvelous was all around me.
Clean, crisp air, snowball snow blanketing everything, no wind, the sun rising, the animals awakening, the quiet of the morning. A blessing indeed, but a bigger one was having the senses to receive it and the sense to appreciate it.
Yes, The Doctor’s House will be closed over the winter – but that doesn’t mean it will be any less beautiful. We’re still young, and figuring out our best plan going forward. Remember that our gift certificates are available right up until December 23, and you’ll be able to use them as soon as we open in early Spring. Which will be here before you know it!
Bye Bye, Barn (for now!)
We have just finished shutting down the big barn for the winter. The water’s off, the power’s off, and it is now ready (hopefully) to withstand our Newfoundland winters. It’ll be ready, good as new, for our weddings coming next Spring (The Berry’s also working on some new Corporate Retreat options, which I think will be great). It was a little bittersweet to say goodbye to this beauty – I’ll miss it over the coming months. But remember, our gift cards are available for purchase right up til December 23, so that you can easily enjoy The Doctor’s House as soon as we open back up in early spring!
Love the Legendary Coasts of Eastern NL (LCEN)
Here we are at another Annual General Meeting for Legendary Coasts of Eastern NL (LCEN). We’ve been members since we started our Ocean Delight journey, and it’s been my pleasure to sit on the board.
LCEN works with tourism operators to build a positive tourism environment and a stronger industry and economy through the region. They’ve been instrumental to helping us understand our role as tourism operators, and I highly recommend membership. You can learn more about how and why to join here.
End of the Rainbow
I took this photo on West Side Rd. in Green’s Harbour the other day. And I swear – that rainbow ends right at The Doctor’s House, which is hidden by the trees. I couldn’t have made up a better picture if I tried! Happy Sunday!
A Lovely Time Tonight!
We’re so looking forward to ‘A Lovely Time in Green’s Harbour’ tonight This fundraiser supports the Green’s Harbour Heritage Foundation, and it’s happening at The Barn Loft. We love opportunities like this to be involved in our wonderful community, and we’re wishing everyone a safe and happy night, and the perfect kickoff to the holiday season!
Fall at Hopeall Falls
Here is Hopeall Falls – one of my favourite places to bring the dogs and to recommend to our guests. It takes a short 20 minute hike along the river and through the woods to get it, and it’s spectacular in all regards.
Thanks to our friend Paul Seymour for sharing these pictures that captured the Falls perfectly this fall. What a place to go and reflect while having a picnic. It is beautiful all year long and a world class experience. All right here in the Wonderful World of Whiteway!
Whale-ish Wednesday
The pictures are a little grainy (whoops!), but here’s a whale feeding about 100 feet from the shore in front of our house. One of the joys of living here in the Wonderful World of Whiteway, and right on the ocean (all the guests in our ‘Berry’ themed Whiteway cottages had the same, unobstructed view of the big guy). I’ll tell you what – no matter how many times you see a whale from your back porch, it never gets old!
Tuesday’s with Murphy: Snugglin’
When they say ‘it’s a dog’s life,’ they mean that as a good thing, right? Because for Friday and me, it’s a dog’s life, and it’s spectacular. We get tired, we get the two-leggeds to fetch out blankets, and we cuddle up. Two big goldens together can generate quite a lot of heat – important now that things are getting cooler (nay, Christmas-y!) here in the Wonderful World of Whiteway!
So yes, cuddling is a key factor in enjoying the cottages, especially now. So that’s why we’ve asked The Berry to offer our guests complimentary breakfast baskets for all two night bookings this November. It makes sleeping in so much easier. Learn more about them here!
