Sunday’s the perfect day to stop and smell the roses, or any of the brightly coloured flowers here at The Doctor’s House! Since we’re in full bloom, we invited our good friend (and good photographer), Shirley George, to come take some photos. The results are stunning – you can see all her beautiful photos here. We hope you’re having a fabulous weekend, and please, take some time to smell whatever flowers you happen to have near!
Strawberry Shortcake
Chef Cate has added Strawberry Shortcake to the menu at the Shag It, and our tastebuds couldn’t be happier. And, if you like the tee you’ve seen her sporting here and in some of our latest shots on Facebook, not to worry – our popular Shag It merch is now available, too. Our new summer hours are Thursday through Monday, from 11-7pm, so please stop by!
Fun Event for Newfoundland Pony Lovers
Thanks to the lovely feedback about our lovely Newfoundland ponies, we know that these little, beautiful guys are quite beloved. Of course guests at The Doctor’s House are welcome to explore our grounds, where they might come face to face with Shamrock, Beauty or Monty if they do so – usually walking away quite charmed.
If you’d love to make some Newfoundland pony friends of your own, then please check out this event coming up Sunday at the Cupids Legacy Centre. Enjoy their Afternoon with the Ponies, where you’ll be able to enjoy pony and buggy rides, plus prize draws and local entertainment. All proceeds go to the Debbie Bray Memorial NL Pony Assistance/Rescue Fund (you can learn more about Debbie Bray here). For more details, please see here.
Talk About Customer Service
Maybe it takes a village to raise children, but it took a village too to be able to pull off our first wedding last weekend, which went swimmingly with lots of oohs and ahhhs (stay tuned for pics!). Not only did our staff go above and beyond (like always) – we had lots of extra help along the way, too.
So here’s Paul of Nuline Trucking. Look up ‘customer service’ and ‘nice guy’ in the dictionary and no doubt, his picture is there. He delivered the beautiful white chairs that we needed for our reception, shipped from the US. Only thing is, because of a hold-up in customes, the chairs weren’t set to be delivered until two days after our wedding date – uh-oh.
When our staff realized the potential SNAFU, they called Paul and told him our desperate story. And, although he was off and relaxing after a month on the road, he volunteered to hop in his truck right away and come over. He even helped us unload them off the truck, along with Wendell George of Home Hardware, another truly stand-up guy.
We don’t really have words to thank these men, but we couldn’t have held our wedding without them. We know they made our lucky bride and groom – and lucky us – quite happy. So thanks, thanks, thanks again to Paul and Wendell!
Reason #4581 Why We Love Newfoundland – the Sunsets!
We’re partial to our views in Whiteway and Green’s Harbour, but if you live anywhere in Newfoundland or have visited, you know what we’re talking about. Maybe our weather isn’t always the greatest, maybe the skies not always the sunniest, but in all my world travels, I’ve never seen sunsets, with all the the illuminescent colours, like what we get here. Even artists have never fully captured the beauty, because they’re beyond picture-perfect. We’re truly blessed!
Here, Kitty, Kitty
Clearly we like our animals in pairs. First it was our two goldens, Murphy and Friday. Now, we’ve got our two kittens, MiMi and my Shadow, scampering about. They’re cute, and, having been born almost wild, are slowly adjusting to domestic life. They’re quite playful, and sometime quite cuddly, at least when they’re ready for their naps. Nothing’s more relaxing than playing with kittens – we highly recommend it!
Happy Seniors’ Day at the Shag It!
Just a friendly reminder that today is Seniors’ Day at the Shag It. Every Friday and Sunday for the rest of the summer, we’re offering a 10% discount to seniors. We hope to have lots of customers enjoying the view today! And just as many enjoying the Trinity Bay Cod Chowder. Thanks for Stephen and Kayla for the great shot. One word sums it up: yum!
Sunset Sunday – Thanks, Cate
Thanks are in order to Shag It Cafe Executive Chef Cate Dore for sharing all her beautiful photos of our Whiteway view on our Facebook page. An Ontarian, clearly she is enchanted by our Newfoundland sunsets as much as we are – please follow us on Facebook to see more of her shots.
But of course, bigger thanks are in order for all the hard work she puts into the Shag It – it’s been paying off and then some. Her fresh salads are a hit – as is the rest of her ‘real food’ menu. We’re now open Thursday through Monday, with a Senior’s Discount of 10% Fridays and Mondays, so we know she’s working hard. Since we’re new to the restaurant business, we feel truly blessed to have such experienced hands in the kitchen!
A Perfect Moment at The Doctor’s House
I don’t think Dana could have captured a better moment on an afternoon stroll last weekend at The Doctor’s House if she’d tried. The beautiful sunny skies behind our Inn would have been enough for a lovely shot. Add in the butterfly peacefully catching a breeze, and it’s perfection. And it reminds us to slow down, smell the roses, and watch the butterflies! We love it. And Happy Saturday!
Dining at The Doctor’s House Now Even Better
We didn’t think he could top himself, but our Executive Chef Chris Chafe, a culinary wunderkind according to travel writer Janice Nieder, has dreamt up a new summer menu …. and it’s divine. From Pink Peppercorn Dusted Local Sea Scallops to Sesame Seared Duck Breast to Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt with Meringue, Coulis and Macerated Strawberries, nearly everything is lovingly handmade by Chris – and lovingly devoured shortly thereafter. Please see the complete menu here.
We’re happy to announce that we’re now open to the public (by reservation only) – so you don’t need to be a guest at the Inn to enjoy these creations. And we’ve got new, extended summer hours. Please join us from Thursday to Sunday, by calling 709-582-2754 to make your reservation. And please stay tuned – we’ll opening our fully licensed stone patio soon!
And Happy 4th of July to our American readers – have a great long weekend!
