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September 30, 2013September 24, 2013

Ladies Night Out at The Loon

Thanks to Joe Friday for this pic and story, and for always taking such good care of our guests. These lovely ladies came and stayed at The Loon cottage for their annual Ladies’ Night. Here’s Jenny, Sidney, Marina, Joann and Jill.

I love the thought of friends making time to get together and treat themselves in the process. I know my daughters have friends in far-flung places, and they try to make an effort to get together for the weekend at least once a year. It’s so important for maintaining those bonds – and therefore the quality of our lives. (And please note that at The Doctor’s House we have a special package this fall especially designed for a Girls’ Weekend – you’ll have to thank The Berry for that idea!)

September 28, 2013September 24, 2013

Budding Saturday: Boats and Nostalgia

Thanks to photographer Bud Vincent for these intensely beautiful portraits of some Newfoundland boats. Like Bud, I, too, love boats. There is something romantic and nostalgic about them. They make me think of harder but simpler times, when I was a kid and could walk across Torbay jumping from boat to boat. Of times scouring the hills for berries, of trouting in ponds and stream, of hiking in the woods and building bow houses.

So thanks to Bud for the stroll down Memory Lane. And don’t forget, if you’re feeling a little Newfoundland nostalgia yourself, our cottages in our small community and remove cove are a great way to getaway and experience a slower way of life, and we’ve got some great Fall packages on the go.

September 24, 2013September 20, 2013

Tuesdays with Murphy: Dogs and Their Sticks

There’s nothing better than a good stick, and a good friend to share a romp in the ocean. Here’s me and Bandit, a good friend who came to visit not too long ago. Personally, I’d rather chew on a stick on a bone, and I think Bandit feels the same way!

I’m hoping to have some more friends come and join me, now that we have some fall packages on the go. There’s still so much for a four-legged to get into out here, even though summer’s over!

September 23, 2013September 20, 2013

Looking for an Esthetician

Would you like to work here? We’re hoping to add a great new esthetician to our team at the The Doctor’s House. It’s part-time for now, with possibility of becoming full time next spring. We’re looking for someone experienced, of course, but also for a friendly team-player. If that’s you, please email Rosemary at info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com. If it’s someone you know, please forward along the information! For more info, please check out this link.

September 19, 2013September 20, 2013

Fall Specials at Ocean Delight (and The Doctor’s House!)

Another Fall, another opportunity to roll out some Fall Packages! I have to give The Berry all the credit for our great packages this year – no doubt she’s the brains behind all our marketing and promotions (good thing for it, too). This fall at Ocean Delight, we have two Getaway Packages – one for couples, one for groups of friends (we find that people like to rent neighbouring cottages when they want to get together with friends – lots of fun, and you don’t need a designated driver at the end of the night!).

Our Ocean Delight packages also include spa treatments at The Doctor’s House (oh la la) and vouchers for good times at the Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop. They’re good for all new bookings for stays until the end of November.

Also, if you’re looking for the ultimate in romance or a girls’ night out, Laurelyn also came up with some great packages for The Doctor’s House, too.

Phew, now I can take my salesman cap off and get back to regularly scheduled blogging! Thanks as always to Leonard Howlett for the beautiful image of Shag Rock.

September 18, 2013September 19, 2013

New Fall Hours at the Shag It

As things start to calm down and get a little slower as we leave a fun and successful summer behind us, we’d like to announce our new fall hours for the Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop. We’re now going to be open on Fridays for a Happy Hour (snacks, finger food and drinks) from 4-8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8pm. We’re so grateful not only for our great employees who’ve worked so hard, but also for our great guests, neighbours and locals who have supported us for our first few months. We’re excited to continue to serve you great, fresh food and fun, upscale art and jewellery all autumn long!

Also, thanks to Newfoundland carver and artist extraordinaire Leonard Howlett for the amazing picture of Shag Rock. It’s almost a perfect replica or the view we get from the back deck at the Shag It. Leonard is a new artist in our gift shop and we’re thrilled to have him on board.

September 17, 2013September 12, 2013

Tuesdays with Murphy: Murphy and the Lighthouse

You don’t need to convince me to go on a day trip exploring something new. The Heart’s Content Lighthouse was built in 1901 and is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building. At only about a half hour’s drive from the cottages, it’s a great place to explore. For a full list of historic landmarks near us, please see here – or guests can simply ask us! And The Berry’s been working on some great fall packages that are worth checking out, too.

September 15, 2013September 12, 2013

So Blessed

Joe sent me this picture with the caption, ‘Right now! So blessed.’ So blessed we are, all of us, to share this beautiful island. Getting to share it with our guests is like the icing on the cake. I have been to many places and loved them all but this is something altogether different. This Wonderful World of Whiteway redefines nature and beauty and life in quiet moments. We’re so blessed to get to share it.

September 14, 2013September 13, 2013

Budding Saturday: More from Leonard

Saturday’s we like to feature beautiful Newfoundland photographs from talented Newfoundland artists. Usually, that means pieces from Bud Vincent. But we have a new artist on board at the Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop – Leonard Howlett. We have his stunning carvings now on offer, but we also love the photography he has shared with us. So I’m happy to share it now with you. This beauty features the Heart’s Content Lighthouse.

And please stay tuned to our Facebook page – we like to feature more work and bios of our Shag It artists there.

September 13, 2013September 12, 2013

Gulls, Not Shags

With our view of Shag Rock and the shag birds that make it home, we had an obvious namesake for the Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop. But we get lots of seabirds coming to our shores – that’s why we’ve named 4 of our cottages after the Loon, the Puffin, the Gannet and the Osprey. But clearly, I think flock of seagulls at our beach is trying to tell us something! Of course we see sea gulls around, too, but I hadn’t seen them here before. Maybe they came by for some of our fantastic coffee and gluten-free baked treats!