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Ginger Settling In

Animals at our farmAs you can see, The Berry and I are very clearly going to the dogs, or the horses (or the goats or the sheep or the cats or the chickens or the ducks …..). We’ve created a little animal house – that’s for sure – and I’m happy to report that Ginger, our newest family member, is going great.

You might remember Ginger came to us a few weeks ago, from the White family. She joins 4 Newfoundland ponies – she towers over them in stature, but they’re all getting along and getting to know each other. And she likes people – so make sure to say hello the next time you visit our inn and spa!Animals at our farm

 

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What a Weekend!

neil simmonds performsWhat truly wondering long weekend – I hope yours was as good as ours!

We had lovely crowds come join us at both the Shag It and at Dining at The Doctor’s House, as Neil Simmons took the stage, and fantastically so, in both locales. Lots of dancing, lots of laughing, and lots of good times ensued. We’re thrilled that Neil has joined Charlie to make our Shag It Sundays even better, and we’re happy to report that he’ll be back at The Doctor’s House next Friday, too.

We were also blessed to have many new and old friends join us, which always makes time lighter. A special thanks to our Premier Paul Davis and his wife Cheryl for stopping by the Shag It – it was an honour and a treat, and Paul couldn’t get over the view!

So on this Labour Day, we were truly reaping the rewards of a season of hard work, and it felt great! Stay tuned for more!

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This Week’s Specials

Spa specials at the doctor's hosueYou might know that we offer weekly specials at The Doctor’s House – and this is no exception. Our Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment is Aveda’s botanical alternative to microdermabrasion, revealing a truly radiant complexion and smoother skin—without irritation or redness. Also on offer is the Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Treatment. See your eyes come alive with the vital energy of plants and massage movements inspired by ancient healing. Revitalizes eyes by helping reduce the appearance of under-eye circle and puffiness with licorice root and coffee bean extracts. Gentle activation of specific energizing pressure points helps energize the look of skin around the eyes.

Both these treatments are available at a reduced cost all week long. To make a reservation, please call 582-2754 or email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com. Otherwise, happy Labour Day!

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Jennifer Dawe Photography Does Shag Rock!

shag rock and bride and groomWow. I share photos of Shag Rock here on the blog all the time (especially on Sundays), and I’ve never come close to getting a shot as perfect as these. You might remember Alicia and Jonathan, who recently got married at The Doctor’s House. As part of their gorgeous photo shoot, the always fab Jennifer Dawe Photography brought them here. These are truly some of the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen. So congrats again to Alice and Jonathan, and congrats to Jennifer Dawe Photography! See more of their pictures of this wedding here. And happy Sunday!

more of a couple on Shag Rock

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Two Guests – One View

Ocean Delight CottagesLook closely, and you can see two guests enjoying a Wonderful World of Whiteway view. Clearly, I’m not the only one gobsmacked by the glory of nature, especially here on this beautiful island of ours. We’re having a lovely fall so far – almost making us for our terrible summer. We’re finding many guests out late at night, lingering by their fires and their s’mores and their sunsets. Makes for a lovely evening, that’s for sure!

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Music You Can’t Miss

Newfoundland musicianOur Shag It Sunday afternoons with Charlie Crocker have been amazing, and they’re about to get even better. That’s because we’re adding another super-talented Newfoundland performer to the mix – Neil Simmons

Born in St John’s but from a musical family based in Green’s Hr Trinity Bay, Neil was involved with The Carol Players for 11 years and was with the cast that represented Canada in an international drama festival in Dundalk Ireland in 2001. His singing career spans multiple bands and years of acoustic single performance. From rock to traditional and all points in between, Neil’s repertoire has delighted audiences for years and years.

And we can’t wait til he joins the crew on Sunday, for more free live music. It should be quite the treat, so please join us Sunday.

And by special request, Neil will also be joining us at Dining at The Doctor’s House! Starting this Saturday evening, he’ll be performing before and after dinner. We have an amazing menu to tempt you, and you don’t have to be an overnight guest to join us. To make a reservation, please call 709-582-2754.

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Congratulations, Alicia and Jonathan!

Wedding at the Doctor's HouseI have to admit it – I’m a male of a certain age, and although I have three beautiful daughters, none of them have had weddings. So before started hosting our own last year, I had no idea how truly stunning they can be. I’m continually amazed by the work that our couples put into their special days, and with the beautiful results. I’ve also been amazed at the skills of all the wedding professionals we work with – like Jennifer Dawe photography, who shot the photos you see here.

So, again, we congratulated Alicia and Jonathan – theirs was a lovely wedding, for an even lovelier couple. We wish them all the best, and highly recommend you check out all their gorgeous photos here.

wedding at the doctor's house

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Congrats to Another Happy Couple

Beautiful BrideWow – hard to believe that the wedding season is winding down. Especially since we keep having such beautiful weddings! Congratulations, again, to Amanda and Jon. Your love for each other is so apparent and strong, that we know you’ve set yourselves up for a truly wonderful marriage and life together. All the best – and thanks to our wedding coordinator, Lindsay, for getting these sweep ‘snaps!’

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Thanks, Tasha!

ocean delight cottages roomForgive me if I’m tooting our own horn a bit, but I had to share these beautiful photos and beautiful comments from the beautiful Tasha, who stayed with us this weekend. We’re thrilled when we meet ‘kindred spirit’ guests and of course are even more thrilled when they enjoy themselves as much as we want them to. Here’s what Tasha had to say about her time with us:

“Stayed here this weekend. I have to say the owners/co-workers were so wonderful. I loved the puppys (Murphy and Friday♥ ). We Will all be back, i can’t wait. The place is stunning and wonderful to wake up in and go out to smell the fresh ocean. Would love to recommend this to all my friends!”

As you can see, they stayed in the Cranberry honeymoon cottage, our A-frame, two-story and two-bedroom beauty. We’re so happy they enjoyed themselves, and hope to see them back soon!

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Weekly Spa Specials Are Back!

Spa at our Newfoundland resort inn and spaAfter a brief hiatus, I’m happy to report that our weekly spa specials at The Doctor’s House are back. This week we’re offering the Caribbean Therapy Manicure or Pedicure at a reduced price. This rejuvenating and nurturing treatment uses the healing touch and plant-derived ingredients of the Caribbean to help improve the condition of nails, cuticles, and skin. A special exfoliating paste and warm seaweed masque combine with Caribbean massage techniques to smooth, soften, relax, and renew your skin (sounds pretty good – where do I sign up??).

To see pricing or how to make a reservation, please see here. And remember that if you visit us at the Spa, make sure to come say ‘hi’ and ‘welcome’ to Ginger, our new horse, too!