Our B and B Adventures

One of our favorite things to do is explore new B and B's  on our travels. 

Just last week as we returned home from Massachusetts  we  were priveleged to stay at The Patriot House in  Annville, Pa.

 The gardens are rich in landscaping  wonders and  

 cozy places to retire and  enjoy God's beauty!

We stayed in the Constitution Room on the ground floor with access to the garden.


Got to love the    ensuite  bath


The rooms  of the inn are so charming.
One thing I especially loved is when we arrived there was a small Bible Study group in the parlor.

 We got to dine  in the summer  room

We also got to stay  here... on our trip up  to see the kids..

We usually  look, primarily, for Select Registry Inns because they never fail to  completely satisfy!!!
The Inn At Westwynd Farm right outside of Hershey, Pa.

I would say this  lovely horse farm  is  relaxation sublime! 

We got to stay in Killarney  this time..


This perfect room on the second floor has easy access to the dining room...  for  our delectable breakfast..

Oops, I almost forgot to  highlight the  scrumptious blueberry muffin..  all the food was prepared by our  gracious host.The outdoor areas here are not to be missed..

and my favorite part of the inn is  at night with all the window lights  on...  so welcoming!!!!

Our home away from home!!
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Guilty as Charged

Alright,  I  confess...  I am guilty of    charging ahead .. not giving summer it's  full allotted time....  but I have also admitted.. Im just not that much into summer.  and  I have also stated that once I  brought out  autumn and started placing it around...  there was a  break in the weather..  it shifted from mid ninties to low 80's, at least for a time.... It works that way with  winter, as well.. I can pull out a snowman,, and  whee...flurries start flying..  loved to do that  while I was teaching!

But I can not take all the credit.. I mean isnt it fashionable to  cast blame on  something else... for me it was Victoria Bliss magazine..  I mean if Victoria can,  can't I...   those  autumnal colors just  register  rest,  retire,  time to read a really great  book!  Perhaps even a classic... How about Sense and Sensibility...That plus it is time to start  bringing in and taking care of the harvest,... right? For us, it is  blueberries...  so prolific this year... I am getting  stocked up for  the  dreary months!

Ok, so I featured a harvest table...

 or two,,, 

   but how do these colors differ than those  exhibiting in nature..

So I went ahead and cut off some  lavender to dry    and  enjoy the  sultry  aroma..as well...

  Summer lovers may  naysay.. but I say.. go ahead... all the way... pull out the stops...my teacher friends   may really love me  when I pull out the snowmen come November!

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Summer Travel

This time last year we were planning our trip north that we always break into2 equals parts... stopping always somewhere in Pennsylvania... One of our favorite inns is Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast in Lititz right outside Lancaster...

Fresh flowers from the expansive gardens are always a welcome  greeting..

 

We can count on  gorgeous sunflowers this time of year!

Beautiful views out of the chalet windows  bid one to  step outside and  wander the  beautiful well manicured grounds...

Every deal both inside and out  calls back to the  Swiss beauty...

Cups of robust coffee are ever ready  along wiht  homemade biscotti....  one of my favorites! I have collected this mugs  for  about 8 years and have a lovely collection in many complimentary colors.. I love the way they feel in my hand!! And of course, remind me of the many  wonderful places we ahve stayed!

Just the right  treat to  take outside  and  just  enjoy a  lovely spot  in one of the many seting areas  through the gardens

I particularly enjoy the area around the fountain.. trickling wter is so soothing!

This  gorgeous bench is not only calling my name...

but it is also right outisde the private entrance to our garden room!

When hubs comes out to join me we'll  retire over under the tree and  enjoy the  cooling evening  air serenaded by  birdsong and the rustle of the breeze...

If I know my man.. he would have  found the cookie jar in the lodge and have a fist full of  

Oatmeal Cookies

This article is  written on the  webpage  ...  shared here for your convenience...and to  advertize   this wonderful    B&B.

"We love this chewy cookie. We used both kinds of raisins in this batch but have made them with only dark ones and with only golden ones. Make sure to not over bake to keep the wonderful chewy texture. Soaking them is the other secret to the perfect cookie."

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar - (packed)

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 large eggs

2 cups quick cooking oats

1 cup rolled oats

2 cups all purpose flour

2 cups mixed raisins - golden and dark

1/2 cup boiling water

1 cup walnut pieces

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees..

Pour the boiling water over the raisins...

Mix the sugars, softened butter and shortening...

Add the eggs and vanilla...

Mix the oats, flour, salt and baking powder...

Add to the butter/egg mixture...

Add the plumped raisins and walnuts...

Using a small scoop place balls of dough on a parchment-lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart..

Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. DO NOT over bake.

Swiss Woods Bed & Breakfast Inn

http://wwwswisswoods.com

Debbie Mosimann , Innkeeper

These cookies  make a great  accompaniment to  a cup of tea or coffee..  especially great for dunking!

This week we are planning our late summer turn to see our kids  in MA.  Maybe we will stay here or maybe  a new  place... Deciding  is half the fun, after all!

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