Tag: Newfoundland

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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.

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Save Room!

Dessert at our newfoundland resortHere’s a friendly reminder – if you’re Dining at The Doctor’s House tonight, be sure to leave room for dessert! Our fine dining experience takes about 3 hours, with plenty of time to savour each of your three courses, plus the fresh bread and the amuse-bouche (single, bite-sized hors d’œuvres to cleanse the palate) between each. We’ve enjoyed Executive Chef Stephen Pynn’s creations many times over, and always enjoy the experience.

This dessert is The Berry’s favourite – Dark Chocolate Marquise with Newfoundland and Labrador sea salt and citrus creme fraiche. We also have homemade Sour Cream Donuts with Screech caramel and thyme (my daughter’s favourite), and a Cheese Plate with artisanal cheeses, candied nuts and wild berry compote (my favourite).

Dining at The Doctor’s House is open to everyone – not just overnight guests – but we do ask that you call 709-582-2754 to make a reservation. Perhaps tonight is the night you indulge! Happy Saturday!

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How Fresh?

growing greens for our newfoundland cafeYesterday I asked if you preferred cinnamon or chocolate for your cappuccino (consensus on Facebook? it doesn’t really matter when you have that view!). Today, I have an equally important question – how fresh do you like your greens?

These babies arrived at our Shag It deck straight from our greenhouse at The Doctor’s House. We’re working to become a food-to-table restaurant there (at Dining at The Doctor’s House – open tonight!), and at the Shag It, we keep things as fresh as it gets, too. Like salad made from greens you might see your server pick. Indeed, our Whoa Baby salad, which adds dried cranberries, candied pecans, red onion and creamy goat cheese to these greenhouse lettuces and tops it all with homemade partridgeberry vinaigrette, is quite the crowd pleaser.

You can see our complete Shag It menu here, and remember that we’re open today and all weekend, from 11am-7pm. Hope to see you there!

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Tuesdays with Murphy: Crout’s Way

Hiking with dogs in NewfoundlandJerry and The Berry get quite busy this time of year – Friday and I try our hardest to keeps guests happy, but sometimes you just need those  opposable thumbs to get all the work done.

So I’m reminding Jerry with this blog post that the trail to Crout’s Pond is just a short drive from the cottages, and the hike to Crout’s Pond is flat, not too long, and sure to extra pretty this time of year. And no matter how busy you get, a walk with some handsome dogs in a beautiful forest is always restorative.

And of course, by this point, the snow is melted, the sun is starting to shine, and pets stay free at the cottages all June long – so it’s never been better for us four-leggeds to explore the nooks and crannies of the Wonderful World of Whiteway!

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Make This: Cooks Needed This Summer!

Breakfast at The Doctor's HouseIf you follow our blog, you probably know that we’re gearing up for a busy summer. We feel blessed to be able to share this beautiful part of Newfoundland with so many guests, and we’re working hard to ensure that we provide the best experiences possible.

And of course a busy summer means we need lots of great people on board. We’re thrilled with the staff we’ve hired so far – we have a great team in place who are already proving to be worth their weight in gold.

But we need more! We’re specifically looking for cooks and banquet cooks, but also for spa staff and banquet servers, too. We’re about an hour from St. John’s, and we have part time and full time positions available. So if you’re interested, or know someone who would be, please see all our positions here, and please don’t wait to make an application!

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Sunset Sunday: Purple Show

sunset in NewfoundlandIt’s doesn’t get any better than this. Or more purple, for that matter. This weekend has been busy – the summer season is picking up, and of course we opened the Shag It Cafe on Friday, too. But stopping to enjoy moments like this can make it all worth it. Happy Sunday.

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Budding Saturday

newfoundland boatA little boating action for your Saturday morning! This beauty, the Morning Mist, was captured a few years ago by Bud Vincent on the Discovery Trail. Bud, of course, is a good friend, a good ambassador for Newfoundland and Labrador tourism, and an amazing photographer. I often share his photos here – and today is no exception!

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If a Blogger Blogs in a Forest ….

Taking photos in NewfoundlandBear with me, because today’s post is getting meta. My middle daughter, Emily, has been in town, and a few days ago we took advantage of some beautiful weather and some beautiful walking trails in St. John’s. I showed her this beautiful spot – one of my favourite – where there’s a great view of the confederation building. I whipped out my cell phone to get a picture – and apparently she did as well.

So, here’s a blogger in action. Thankfully, no matter where you are in Newfoundland, you’re bound to find lots of photo opportunities – it’s pretty easy to maintain a blog here (I’ve written one daily for I believe 3 years now!). Here’s hoping you’re able to explore the island this summer, and find lots of photo ops for yourself!

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Pretty Fresh

Catching lobster off the coast of st. john'sHave we convinced you yet that seafood in the Wonderful World of Whiteway is just about as fresh as it gets? Here’s a little more proof – local fisherman catching lobster, right at our back door. And there’s nothing better than seafood caught the day you eat it.

Remember that for the rest of June, we’ll provide 2 free pounds of lobster for every 2 night reservation. Just a little more incentive to enjoy a weekend around the bay!