In case you missed our mailout, here’s a word to the wise – we’ve got some great specials at our new Doctor’s Guest House coming up this fall. The Ladies’ Night to Remember, for example, includes breakfast, gourmet dinner, and 1 night in the new, 4-bedroom Guest House. Time to round up your best friends for your best time in ages!
Weekly Spa Specials at The Doctor’s House
Another week, another batch of new spa specials at The Doctor’s House. This week, from August 10 – August 16, enjoy the Aveda Stress Fix™ Body Massage for $89 (plus HST). Proven to relieve feelings of stress, the Stress Fix™ aroma features lavender, lavandin and clary sage and is incorporated throughout a body massage that is designed to calm and rejuvenate you with Swedish techniques, foot reflexology, acupressure and a guided meditation. And remember, a visit to the ponies is a must after any spa treatment!
Thanks to our neighbour, Paul, for the gorgeous photo.
Gone Fishing
Finally, we’ve been having some nice summer weather (and some truly beautiful days, I might add) – enough so that recently we were able to take Lindsay out for her first Newfoundland fishing experience. Leslie and Leslie joined us, and we spent a lovely day on the water, catching our fair (and legal!) share of fish.
Lindsay took to fishing like, well, a fish to water, just like she has just about everything else here in Newfoundland. We’re very lucky to have her. And very grateful that she and many others are able to enjoy the recreational food fishery this year, open til August 9. Happy fishing! And happy fresh-fish-eating!
Charlie Sings Again
Good news! I’m happy to report that Charlie Crocker did such a good job last week at the Shag It Cafe, that he’ll be serenading us again on Sunday! Special guest singer, our own Shae-Lynn Lahey of Heart’s Desire, will also be joining him.
It all takes place Sunday, from 3-5pm. Learn more about it here, and see you soon!
Screech In
We recently had a fantastic Screech In at the Shag It, thanks to some wonderful new Newfoundlanders and our wonderful screech’r-in’r, Nanny Lou. In total, our honourary population has increased by 5 brave souls, and we’re lucky to have them! Many thanks to Russell, one of the screeched in, for sharing these pictures. And thanks to everyone who joined us and helped us have such a time – we had lots of fine musicians perform, and everything was perfect.
Riddle Me This
Our friend Margaret Ayad recently visited the Shag It Cafe, and captured this shot of our Riddled Fence. It brought back memories of when I made it, back when we first bought the cottages.
We needed a fence between our own home, and our guests’ cottages – for their privacy, and our own. Our new neighbours suggested we construct a ‘riddled fence,’ a Newfoundland classic, by weaving saplings together like you see here. It took a lot of work, but the end result is quite pretty and has proven to be quite solid. Just goes to show that sometimes the old methods can work just as well as the new!
Peek-a-Boo!
Peek-a-Boo! Rosie sees you! And actually, in this picture, it’s Tara that Rosie spies. Tara is one of many new employees with us this year, and believe it or not, we’re still looking for more staff – especially to help us with dining. And playing peek-a-boo with the animals is only one of the perks of working here.
If you’re like to learn more, see our open positions, or even apply, please see here. And if you’re a guest (either overnight, or just at the spa or dining) then make sure to include some peek-a-boo time yourself!
New Summer Spa Specials
With all the comings and goings lately, I think I completely forgot to blog about our new spa specials at The Doctor’s House. We’re excited to have the Spa open 7 days a week this season, and so far, our guests are, too! You don’t need to be an overnight guest to enjoy the Spa – you just need to be an Aveda-fan in need of a little TLC! To see our current specials, please see here.
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!
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!