Here’s another beauty, captured by an old colleague, Dave, who stayed with us this summer. Truly stunning, isn’t it? I always say there’s nothing like the sunsets here in Newfoundland and Labrador. But when nature has such a beautiful palate to work with all over the globe, is there such a thing as an evenings sky that isn’t stunning? Deep thoughts here on a Sunday!
All Inclusive. All Encompassing
A short post on what is hopefully a nice long Saturday for you. Just a little reminder that The Berry has putting on a heck of a wellness weekend this November. Our Just Breathe Wellness Retreat will be all inclusive – that means that a two nights stay, plus all your meals and snacks and $100 spa credit are included in your booking. Plus, some fun wellness activities, including time with the ponies! Find all the details here, and please email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com if you would like to learn more.
Brilliance of Fall
Happy Friday and Happy Fall, everyone!
Fall is season of colour, especially here in Newfoundland and Labrador and especially here at The Doctor’s House. The colours seem to radiate as if they are fluorescent.
I have seen brilliant falls all over the world, but I love ours the best. We currently (‘currently’ being the operative word!) have 200 maple trees, capable of producing between 1 ½ to 2 litres per tree. It’s a beautiful thing to see.
So, happy fall, happy Friday, and take a minute to stop and smell the change in the air!
Big Shaggin’ Thank You
In case you missed it, I’m sharing the news that we have officially closed our beloved Shag It Cafe for the winter. With a BIG thanks to our lovely staff. And another BIG thanks to all the folks who came out to enjoy a meal with a view. We have a lot of fun with the Shag It, and we’re already looking forward to bigger and better things coming in 2016.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for dining options in the area, don’t forget about Dining at The Doctor’s House, which is still going strong, and tasty. Our multicourse meals are exquisite, prepared by Chef Pynn using local ingredients. We can also host private dining parties at The Doctor’s House, so if you’d like to hear more (Christmas shindigs, anyone?), please get in touch at info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com.
The Barn Loft
We’ve already shared some pics from Courtney and Curtis’ beautiful wedding (congrats again, guys), but this one was too fun not to share. We put a lot of work into turning our barn loft into THE Barn Loft, a gorgeous space for our weddings and other events. And we think Shayla M. Brown Photography did an absolutely bang-up job capturing the essence of the space.
To learn more about weddings at The Doctor’s House, please see here.
Congratulations (to Us!)
While we have a few more events on the schedule, we’ve winded down our 2015 wedding season. I’ve thanked them all many times over personally, but I’d like to publicly acknowledge our fabulous team. We have had great challenges this summer and we overcame them – including the challenge of switching to self-catering, which (as you can see), Chef Pynn did with a-plomb.
It’s the commitment and dedication of our team that carried us through this summer, and for that we’re very grateful. And already looking forward to 2016!
Fairy Homes
One of the great things about the Wonderful World of Whiteway are the many hiking trails that surround us. We try to partake as often as possible – and thankfully, with the summer season winding down, that means we have more time to partake.
So, partake we did a few days ago, on a beautiful afternoon. And quickly we came upon this huge mushroom. We used to think they were fairy homes when we were kids – and yes, we really believe in fairies (in fact, some, like our good friend and Just Breathe guide Lisa, still do!).
There was always lots of mushrooms in the woods growing up, but this is one of the bigger ones I’ve seen – must be a fairy apartment building. Or perhaps a hidden Tudor Inn built by an Irish doctor, tucked away for when they need a weekend getaway!
Great Shot
Here’s another great shot from Dave, a friend and guest who stayed with us this past summer. It’s a view I never tire of, not tire of sharing on the blog. Especially when photographers with skills far greater than mine capture beautiful moments like this. Happy Sunday!
Fresh Picked
Here’s a photo that our amazing Executive Chef Stephen Pynn recently shared, of a morning’s yield about to become an evening’s masterpiece. My guess is he used these for his Braised Beef Shortrib, which incorporates potato puree and glazed carrots (and is delicious, by the way), but I’m not the expert. What I do know is that we’re having a lot of fun as we work in our greenhouses towards becoming a farm-to-table restaurant – and some mighty tasty meals in the process. Remember that our multicourse gourmet dinner is included in our fall packages this year, and find our complete menu here.
Remember a Date Night to Remember!
I feel like I’ve been remiss in my blogging duties, because I’m not sure if I’ve yet shared our latest fall specials at The Doctor’s House. But never fear – fall specials are here!
We’re most excited about ‘A Date Night to Remember,’ which is a beautiful way for couples to reconnect, surrounded by both natural beauty – our 100 acres – and man-made – our Tudor Inn, plus our fabulous gourmet dining and spa treatments.
Romance is really what The Doctor’s House is all about, so ‘A Date Night to Remember’ is the perfect opportunity to enjoy our property with a loved one this fall. It includes breakfast for 2, gourmet dinner for two, and 1 night in the Inn. To learn more, please see here, and make a reservation by emailing info@doctorshousenewfoundland. Time to open your eyes and say ‘ahhhh!’
