Shakespeare Comes to the Baccalieu!

Art event at the baccalieu trailHere’s a fun cultural event happening right here on the Baccalieu Trail that we hope many of our guests will partake of. The Perchance Theatre (formerly New World Theatre) has announced its August line-up of Shakespeare plays, to be performed at their outdoor Elizabethan theatre modelled after the Globe in London. They’ll be performing The Merry Wives of Windsor, Henry V and the Muses and Minstrels, surely to much acclaim.

Book a picnic basket at Cupid’s Haven and make a day of it. And please note that they’ve got a summer camp for young actors. You can learn more about the theatre and their offerings here. And don’t we keep telling you – there’s so much to see on the Baccalieu Trail!

Our Sunday

Hammocks at our Newfoundland resort inn and spaLike surely all tourism operators here in NL during the summer, weekends are our busiest times. This weekend we had two weddings, and between them, tours, making sure our guests were happy, and the usual upkeep, we really don’t get a chance to stop. So for me and The Berry, Mondays are the new Sunday. Thankfully, there’s lots of places to relax here at The Doctor’s House. And thanks to Shirley George for the beautiful photo.

A Meal with a View

Cod dinner at a restaurant in NewfoundlandIt’s the weekend, and that means it’s the perfect day for a meal with a view. The Berry and I might even treat ourselves to a lovely meal at the Shag It Cafe this Saturday – Chef Cate is up to all her popular old tricks, so why not? Thanks to the Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland for recently joining us, and for the gorgeous photos – you can see all their shots here on Facebook. And if you’d like to make a reservation (we were quite busy last weekend!!), please call 709-588-4649. Bon appetit!

Literary Events in Brigus

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Please see the above for a heads up of a fun literary event taking place in Brigus this weekend. You know that we love all things Baccalieu Trail, and we love Brigus. This event is celebrating the Kent Centennial. You can learn more details, including about who Rockwell Kent was, here.

We’ve Got Places to Go!

Places to GoIt was a big thrill and an honour to have NTV come out to The Doctor’s House last week to film a spot for Places to Go with Sharon Snow. Didn’t Jerry do a good job showing off the grounds? Of course, it’s not hard to make them look beautiful, but we’re grateful to Sharon Snow and the whole crew for the great, professional experience, and for helping us get the word out. If you’re thinking about a visit or already have one planned, please see the video here – it gives a great sneak peak of what you can expect!

Art Show This Weekend!

Local Art Show in NewfoundlandThanks to our good friend, Albert Legge, for passing along this info about this upcoming 3 Day Art-Extravaganza. The Holyrood Squid Fest will be featuring 25 amazing artists, photographers, fiber artists, sculptors, glasswork, authors, storytellers and more – meaning there’s sure to be something for everyone. This is a free event (any donations will be given to Easter Seals), taking place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy free art demos, door prizes, live art auctions and more. For more info, please find contacts in the photo above. And experience all that great, local art we’re always talking about this weekend!

Blooming Sunday

Flowers at our newfoundland resort inn and spaSunday’s the perfect day to stop and smell the roses, or any of the brightly coloured flowers here at The Doctor’s House! Since we’re in full bloom, we invited our good friend (and good photographer), Shirley George, to come take some photos. The results are stunning – you can see all her beautiful photos here. We hope you’re having a fabulous weekend, and please, take some time to smell whatever flowers you happen to have near!

Strawberry Shortcake

dessert at our Newfoundland cafeChef Cate has added Strawberry Shortcake to the menu at the Shag It, and our tastebuds couldn’t be happier. And, if you like the tee you’ve seen her sporting here and in some of our latest shots on Facebook, not to worry – our popular Shag It merch is now available, too. Our new summer hours are Thursday through Monday, from 11-7pm, so please stop by!

Hospitality Conference

Wooden Boat Museum Hospitality NL Conference in GanderWe’re busy and loving it in Gander now, at Hospitality NL’s Annual Conference and Trade Show. With 375 delegates from 150 different companies and more than 40 exhibitors, there’s lots to see and do! We’ve learned so much about the tourism industry since we started a few years ago, and we’re only happy to learn more. And that learning is extra-fun when Alan Doyle is the Keynote Speaker – he did a great job, like you’d expect!Alan Doyle gives a keynote address at a hosptitality conference in NLWooden Boat MuseumOf course, you know we love the Wooden Boat Museum and the Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland!