A guest recently took this picture from her room at The Doctor’s House, and we’re more than happy to share. Living in Newfoundland, of course the ocean has never been far away. But since The Berry and I moved first to the Wonderful World of Whiteway and now this summer to nearby Green’s Harbour, it’s been so fun and mesmerizing to have the ocean truly in our backyard. It’s a blessing, and one that we are know our neighbours are grateful for, too. And, clearly, our guests too!
Yoga Anywhere
Our faerie friend Lisa Day is a yogi and often speaks about the importance of yoga for a healthful life. Well, our recent guest, Chris, has more than put that concept into perspective for us! If you can hold a pose in the very chilly Atlantic, and keep a smile on your face – then you must be doing something right. Here he is at our Long Point Cove cottages. Namaste!
Another Screech In at the Shag It Cafe
Cate may no longer be serving up her delicious meals on the regular at the Shag It Cafe anymore (please find her ‘Fresh, Casual’ menu, now be served Sunday through Tuesday at The Doctor’s House!). But just because we’re not keeping regular hours anymore, don’t forget that we’re still open for private functions, and that we throw a mean Screech-In. This recent batch of CFAs (Come-From-Aways, that is!) were from Virginia, and it was a great night. We’re also happy to accommodate group lunches or dinners, private parties, work events, and functions. To learn more, please see here or call 709-588-4649. 
Rain, Rain, Doesn’t Have to Go Away!
We love how the beautiful Danielle and Christian embraced the little rain that fell during the recent wedding ceremony at The Doctor’s House – with grace and humour, naturally! Of course, we always have alternatives available for inclement weather, so they had an equally nice indoor option to run to when the rains started to fall. What a gorgeous day. To see all the pictures from their gorgeous wedding, please see here, and enjoy your Sunday!
Ladies’ Retreat at The Doctor’s House
Due to some popular demand (thanks for all your Twitter love, peeps!), we’ve announced one of our Fall specials at The Doctor’s House early. Our Ladies’ Getaway Weekends are big hits, so we’ve announced a new one for this September. Bring three of your friends, and recharge, refresh and relax as you let us indulge you with spa treatments, hot breakfast, luxurious rooms, and a beautiful view while you sip wine and catch up with your besties. Find all the details here, or email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com to learn more or make your reservation.
Follow That Chef!
We’re really excited to announce some new changes to our Dining at the Doctor’s House, the biggest of which is that Chef Cate, our beloved head of the Shag It, will be changing one post for another. Sundays through Tuesdays, she’ll now be preparing delicious 3-course meals made from scratch using local products and organic vegetables, at the nearby Doctor’s House. Pan-fried cod, marinated strip loin steak and spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast are all on the menu, plus some great appetizers and desserts too (don’t worry, you’ll still be able to get your Chef Cate’s Famous Bread Pudding fix!).
We’ve also added some new open days to Dining at The Doctor’s House – Executive Chef Chris’ popular offerings are now available Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Please call 582-2754 or email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com for reservations.
We’ve had a great time this year, seeing all your happy, smiling faces at the Shag It Cafe, as you chowed down on Chef Cate’s yummy creations and enjoyed our stellar view. Cate’s move means we’re closing our Shag It doors – not for good, but for the rest of the summer. We can’t wait to see what Cate will do with all her expertise in her new beautiful setting, so please find her there, and remember that the Shag It is open year round for private functions, with seating up to 40. Thanks again for all your support – we loved every minute we were open this summer, and we hope you did, too!
And the World Swooned
This picture, amazingly captured on a camera-phone, has caused quite the commotion. Doesn’t it look like a magazine shot? It’s actually from Danielle and Christan’s wedding, our most recent at The Doctors House. The little girl is their daughter, who is very sweet – not unlike her parents, a beautiful couple that you can’t help but fall in love with. Please see more pics of their gorgeous day on Facebook, but for now, look at that little dress, and those little helpers, and try not to swoon!
Our Little Ponies
Recently, our good friend Shirley George visited us at The Doctor’s House and took lots of stunning photos – you can see some more of them here. Of course, our favourite shots were of the Newfoundland ponies (enjoying their new fence, we might add). They’re our favourites probably for the same reason that, despite all the riches and beauty of this place, almost everyone seems to love the ponies best. They’re so gentle and friendly, love people, and of course are just beauties, too. We have to ask – have you pet a Newfoundland pony today?
To see more photos of the ponies in actin, check out this album on our Facebook page!
Your Sunday Bouquet
There’s nothing like a fresh bouquet of flowers on a gorgeous summer’s day – unless, of course, than a bursting garden in your own backyard. The Berry and I have always been amateur gardeners, but living surrounded as we are by all the greenery of The Doctor’s House has been a real blessing this year. Thank to Shirley George for taking the lovely photo and letting us share it with you. Not quite fresh, but still up-close-and-personal!
The Wedding March Continues
We’re barely into August, and the wedding march continues at The Doctor’s House! We spent a lot of time working for and thinking about our first wedding season, and now it’s half over – with several happy couples happily married under our watch, we should add. This lovely photo of our reception hall was taken by our good friend, Albert Legge. And of course our resident wedding photographer is Allison George, whose lovely work we’ve also been lucky enough to feature on the blog. And if you’re interested in learning more about our weddings, please email Dana at info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com – we know she’ll love to answer all your (hunk of) burning love questions!