Daily Blog – Page 16 – Ocean Delight Cottages

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015

Jerry Will Serve You Now (or, Shag It Cafe Now Open 6 Days a Week!)

Here comes Career Change Number 478 (at least it feels that way sometimes!). Yes – this past weekend, I rolled up my sleeves, donned and apron, and discovered a whole new respect for all the servers out there. Truth be told, I’ve always respected the work they do, and always kind of wanted to try it out. And now I have.

I’m not serving full-time – but the Shag It is now open full time! We’re open 6 days a week, Wednesday through Monday, from 11-7pm. We’ve been getting some rave reviews, and our menu this year is the best yet. Do make sure you join us!

July 6, 2015July 3, 2015

Kittens Galore

If you’ve been to The Doctor’s House then you’ve probably seen our beautiful kittens wandering around the property. Our guests love them, and they are getting ever more friendly. We’ve found a few cats to be great at keeping unwelcome visitors out of the barn … but really, we’re just cat people!

Terrie-Lynn has named the little black one Gypsy, because she thinks her fur looks like it’s covered in gyp-rock dust. We agree, so Gypsy she is!

July 5, 2015July 3, 2015

Lots of Weddings

Summer is upon us, and with it – lots of weddings. Love is in the ocean air, and we’re always thrilled whenever a couple decides to share their most important of occasions with us. Here’s The Doctor’s Barn Loft, outfitted for one such wedding last week (more this weekend!). The Barn Loft provides banquet seating for 100 to 200 guests or cocktail reception for up to 360. It’s got authentic barn board floors, traditional arched exposed beam ceiling, large windows and stunning views of Trinity Bay and rolling meadows – plus a walk out to the deck facing the ocean. I may be biased, but it’s one of my favourite spots at The Doctor’s House.

And it’s busy! Again, a big things to all Doctor’s House couples, and stay tuned for some great photos next week! And Happy Sunday!

July 4, 2015July 3, 2015

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July to all our American guests, past, present and future! I lived several years in the good old USA, and loved just about every American I met. So thankfully, we get lots of visitors from that fine nation each summer.

And – we get lots of eagles here in the Wonderful World of Whiteway, too. So in honour of Independence Day, here’s one captured by our good friend, Albert Legge. You can see some more of his beautiful pictures here, and God Bless America!

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015

What Does Friday Mean?

It’s Friday. And do you know what Friday means? Why, the Shag It is open, of course! And starting this weekend, we’ll now be open 6 days a week (!). No more counting down the days!

In full disclosure, this picture features last week’s special – baked beans. Also in full disclosure, they were probably the best baked beans I’ve ever had (because you know I have to sample the merchandise!).

The Shag It Cafe is totally The Berry’s domain, so I really don’t know what’s on the menu for today. But if you follow the Shag It Cafe on Facebook, you’ll probably find our daily specials pretty easily. See you there!

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015

Summer Specials at The Doctor’s House

Summer has finally arrived, and with it – new specials at The Doctor’s House! The flowers are blooming, the weather is warm, and the sunsets are better than ever. We’re open everyday of the week, and we have some great deals, including spa specials, to tempt you. The Berry’s really got some fun specials lined up, so don’t miss them!

July 1, 2015June 30, 2015

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day from all of us here at Ocean Delight! I’m celebrating with a short post – which might be all the break I get, given our busy summer schedule. Here’s an old shot captured by Clifford George, of a pair of moose strolling through the mean streets of Whiteway. Of course, they’re big animals and you should keep your distance, but they’re quite majestic and fun to spot, too – and just about as pure ‘Canada’ as you can get!

June 30, 2015June 30, 2015

Misty Visits

What a treat it has been to have Misty, our good friend, Clifford’s Clydesdale, stay with us of late. Clifford is trying to breed his pony Annie with a beautiful black stallion – and while they need some privacy, Misty stays with us.

Seeing Misty with the rest of our ponies is a fantastic sight. They all instantly bonded, and now they run and play, with the ponies chasing Misty around like babies to their mother. Misty is one graceful, intelligent, gentle creature. She personifies dignity. Much like Clifford himself. Don’t forget to pay a visit if you’re staying at The Doctor’s House this week.

June 29, 2015June 26, 2015

Pick a Goat, Any Goat

Well clearly there’s no denying it. We’re animal lovers, and we like to ‘go big or go home.’ When we became owners of The Doctor’s House, The Berry and I inherited two lovely Newfoundland ponies. And that was it as far as barnyard animals went.

And today? Wellllll … let’s just say we have a few more running around. And we love it. It wasn’t our goal to keep growing the herd, but when we hear about local animals who need new homes, how can we say no? We are an animal sanctuary, after all.

So new baby goats Jack and Jill and their momma Mel are getting along with goats Bonnie and Rosie, and Nan and her little lamb are getting along with Eweness, the sheep we brought home last year. All in all, it makes for a happy little family, that our guests love visiting (as do we, of course!). And don’t get us started on the 4 Newfoundland ponies …

June 28, 2015June 26, 2015

Sunset Sunday: Renee and Chris

Here’s a fun picture for Sunset Sunday, captured by Sandra Lee Photography. It’s Renee and Chris, who got married at The Doctor’s House this spring. What a beautiful evening, what a beautiful sunset, and what a beautiful couple. We hope you’re enjoying your weekend, and if you’d like to learn more about weddings at The Doctor’s House, please see here.