We’ve all heard how important it is to eat a diet high in roughage. Likewise, “roughaging” (spending time outdoors) is essential to our mental health. Even if it’s a settee on the porch, we need it, gotta have it. I aim to be the reason you pulled your bedding out the back door last night.
Remember the freedom of flying down the road on your first bike?
Or that glorious day when you were finally free of those embarrassing training wheels? (About which you’d been saying, for weeks, “But mooooooooooom, those are for babies!”)
Well, friends, May is the perfect month to …
More B&B guests are only hours away, so we are down to last-minute prep. There are vases to fill with fresh-picked flowers from the gardens …
Winnie Nielsen says: It looks so gorgeous as arrival time nears! And Miss Nutmeg has her mane all fluffed up to look her best! I hope it is a beautiful weekend for all of the guests! I am drinking my coffee here in the east coast and wondering….hmmmm what is for breakfast at the Wall Tent Retreat?
MaryJane says: If there is a moment, I will snap a photo of breakfast. (I’m trying to stick with my plan to do nothing but gardening today.) I think cherry cobbler in canning jars for starters. And of course, sunrise coffee. My daughter will be arriving shortly to get started on it.
Winnie Nielsen says: Fabulous start to any day! Cobbler of any kind is my favorite and I have never considered it for breakfast? But then, it is just like hot granola, right? Blueberry picking is almost here, and I think I might try blueberry cobbler to start the day some weekend. By the way, I like to make my own blended flavored coffees, and I make one called “Rise and Shine” that has a hint of orange in it. It is made from Italian roast, regular roast, a measure of French Vanilla and a touch of orange. It sort of reminds me of a “coffee creamsicle”. And with cobbler??? I am thinking I better gather the ingredients and put a batch together!
Sharon says: I sure would like to get a reservation!
I am an Interim Innkeeper (traveling innkeeper who manages B&Bs while the owners go on vacation). I have never worked in or stayed in a B&B such as yours, but it sounds so lovely and unique. My best friend lives in Boise and I hope sometime when I travel to visit her (I live in CA) we can arrange to travel to your B&B to be your guests. Cherry cobbler in canning jars! What a wonderful way to start one’s day!
We’re expecting our next wave of B&B guests to start trickling in tomorrow afternoon. Erin and Aaron, our female and male tag team, have been working hard to get everything ready and cleaned up after our guests from last week. Sweeping out tents, shaking out rugs …
Winnie Nielsen says: Oh, I want to come!!!!!! There are so many reasons I want to visit Idaho these days. I hope to retire late next summer and maybe I will get to stay at the B&B before the season ends. It is on the top 5 of my bucket list for sure!! Does it count if I already have my apron packed???
MaryJane says: Have apron will travel. Yes, have your apron bring you here!
Sharon says: I just found out that I cannot get reservations for this summer, so sad that another summer is going by without being able to enjoy your B & B.
Laurie Dimino says: I must admit I am JEALOUS of the lucky ones who are staying at the B&B this coming weekend! Staying at your B&B is on my “bucket list” for sure.
For now I am trying to “re-create” thje feeling in my own backyard this summer with a new tent and lots of glamping accessories. Thanks for all of your wonderful ideas and how-to’s!
Hugs,
Jennifer Venable says: Laurie, what a great idea to create a glaming experience in your backyard. I think I may have to follow in your footsteps. We don’t have the money for a big vacation this year. I could certainly create my own little oasis on my little farm, though. Thanks for the idea!
Winnie Nielsen says: One day I WILL be one of the lucky guests at your B&B!! Looks so fun! I hope you have good weather as well but I bet everyone will love it regardless!!!
I will hopefully come to your Bed and breakfast soon. My mother comes from Pokey Idaho she loves
glamping and is a true cowgirl at heart. I remember and treasure my grandmothers quilts and embordered pillowcases. Your site is inspiring and uplifting I am recovering from knee surgery at the young age of 50. I will be getting my boots on and headed to the local post office to send my Mother a Geranium Basket I created. Happy Mothers Day to All. 🙂
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I celebrated by going on a ride with our Cub Scouts last Sunday and can’t wait to go out again! So much fun! I lived on my bike when I was a kid.
Visit the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio and see the largest collection of bicycles in the United States.
That would be wonderful to see. It’s on my bucket list next time I’m in Ohio.