Luxury getaways to the ocean's edge
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!’
Boy, do we love the couples that entrust us with their special days. And boy, do we love it when we get to see the photos after.
Here’s Courtney and Curtis, who started a new chapter of their lives this past summer. They were a lovely couple – and as you can see, quite photogenic, as well! These photos come to us from the talented Shayla M. Brown Photography. You can see more photos of their fun, gorgeous day here.
So congrats one again to this new husband and wife team, and best wishes for a long, healthy and happy life together!
In case you missed it, I’m helping spread about the word about the upcoming Girls Night Out for the Ronald McDonald House. It’s going to be a fun gala, right here at The Doctor’s House, for a great cause. It’s being run by some great people, who tell us there’s only 5 tickets left. Email us at info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com if you’d like to purchase some.
To encourage our guests to really make the most of their evening (and not worry about a DD!), we thought it would be fun to offer special pricing on our rooms. So, if you come to the girls night this Friday and would like to stay with us for a discount, please get in touch!
And what’s girls night without a spa treatment? At least, that’s what The Berry tells me! We’re offering discounts on treatments before and after this event, too. So again, if you’d like to help out a good cause while also pampering yourself a little (win-win!), this is your opportunity!
If you know me, you know nothing is more important to me that family. Which is why it was so nice to see Lindsay have some CFAs (that’s come-from-aways!) up for a visit. Her mom, Jackie, and her aunts, Tonya and Shirley, all came to the Wonderful World of Whiteway, and it was a lovely thing to see. I’m sure she wishes they could be with us all the time.
So, on this day after a day of thanks, I hope you’re able to hold your loved ones close, whether in person or in spirit, and be grateful for the blessings all around us! 
A small blogging break to celebrate this day of celebrating. But not without posting one thing for which I’m always, supremely, completely and eternally grateful for – the beautiful sun setting over Shag Rock. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving, all, be safe, and hold your loved one close.