We love living in the Wonderful World of Whiteway for so many reasons, but mainly for the wonderful friends we’ve made here. And a shocking number of those friends are artists – the artistic talent out here is truly mind-blowing. That’s why we always look forward to the Whiteway Spring Hare, where we get to celebrate all this talent. Here’s some information for artists who would like to have their work featured. Please share with anyone you might be interested, and stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the event!
Calm After the Storm
If you live in Newfoundland, then you know that we’ve been having some wild weather lately. I’ve never seen anything like the icy waves you see above. And we’ve been pounded by them and the wind for what seems like ages now. Definitely makes you want to Stay In and Stay Warm!
But thankfully, as you can see below – the storms have passed, the winds have tamed, and we’re back to our beautiful, clear days in the Wonderful World of Whiteway!
Ultimate Wedding Show
This past weekend, our new Events Manager, Dana, and I had a fantastic time at the Ultimate Wedding Show at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland in St. John’s. ‘Utlimate’ was definitely the right word for it! We were there, of course, to spread the word about weddings at The Doctor’s House, which we’ll be hosting starting this summer. We had a fun, busy day – the wedding industry, like the tourism one was to us two years ago, is a new one for us to explore, and we’ve been loving it. So much enthusiasm, and so many great companies providing great services in the region. We’re happy to join the community, and can’t wait for our weddings to start this year!
And if you’re engaged or soon-to-be, and wondering if The Doctor’s House might be right for you, please sign up for our mailing list – we’ll use it to keep you posted about our weddings and plans for the coming year.
New Website for The Doctor’s House!
We’re excited to announce that we have a brand new website for The Doctor’s House. We think it will make it easier for guests to find us, learn about our specials and upcoming events, make bookings, and get more information on our weddings and corporate retreats. And for that, we’re quite happy!
Thanks to Friendly New Media for doing the site so quickly and so beautifully. They’re a small company that does great work – they also did this website and our Shag It website as well, all three in about a month’s time each and for a great price. So suffice it to say, they come highly recommended!
Sunset Sunday: Love at The Doctor’s House
Happy Sunday, everyone. I hope we’re all still enjoying a ‘love hangover’ from a great Valentines. Our Valentine’s Dinner at The Doctor’s House has been a great success (see that beautiful sunset, above). Please note that from now until March 2, you’ll still be able to enjoy all the romantic offerings and meals – so make some time for you and your sweetie!
Budding Saturday: Chilly Times
This photo from Newfoundland photographer Bud Vincent is called simply and appropriately, ‘Chilly Times.’ Very apropos given our chilly winter! I like it as a reminder after Valentine’s that there’s still lots we can do to enjoy time with our loved ones, even when it’s cold outside. Like our Stay In and Stay Warm winter packages – hint, hint!
Eat the Hill Leftovers
A few left over shots sent by a friend who also enjoyed Eat the Hill last week, a yearly event in Clarenville to celebrate local food and cooking. If ever there was a doubt that we boast world-class chefs on this magical island of ours, that weekend made clear how great their talent really is. Just like I’m sure the happy couples enjoying our special Valentine’s meal will see this weekend.
So Happy Valentine’s to you and yours, and I hope you have a loving day filled with lots of good food, lots of good desserts, and lots of, well, love!
Still Time for Valentine’s Plans
Since this is a daily blog about life at the cottages, sometimes we like to write about upcoming events both here and at The Doctor’s House – because promoting the Wonderful World of Whiteway is part of what we do each day! That’s why I want to let you know that we still have room left for our Valentine’s package at The Doctor’s House. Similar to our New Year’s Event, we’ll be having an exquisite gourmet dinner, and we’ve made it easy for you to up the romance with some spa deals. And, as is the case for the rest of the winter, book one night there and the second is $99. I have to give all credit to The Berry for coming up with our specials and planning them – she’s fantastic.
So if this is the year you really want to impress your Valentine, please see here!
Lottie
We’re not the only people around with new animals in our barn (Eweness is still doing great – stay tuned for updates!). Clifford also has a new Newfoundland pony, Lottie. She is, without doubt, the nicest looking pony I’ve seen – sleek, elegant, so feminine. And no wonder – she is Monty’s daughter, actually. What a beauty she is!
Tuesdays with Murphy: Winter Walk
There’s always lots to do for fun around the cottages. A little snow doesn’t hurt the great walking trails, especially on a sunny day. Especially when you have a great group to do it with. For me, that means Jerry and The Berry, of course, and also my new brother, Friday. The two-leggeds have to bundle up, of course, but for Friday and me, a little exercise and we’re warm as anything. Don’t we strike a handsome pair bounding down the lane?