Marilee SpanjianFeb 1WINTER WINE DINNERSWe can't believe it's been two years since we held a wine dinner. Last weekend, we had our French Wine Dinner featuring wines from David...
Marilee SpanjianJan 5WINTER THINGS TO DOLet's start with the obvious. Downhill ski Okemo, Killington, Stratton, Bromley, Magic Mountain, Suicide Six, Sunapee (and more) all...
Marilee SpanjianSep 29, 2021FALL THINGS TO DOHere's a list of some of our favorites. Just ask us for ideas and we'll be happy to help. We're starting to get calls from guests...
Marilee SpanjianMay 28, 2021Things to do around us when it rains...Vermont is known for its hiking trails and kayaking adventures. But what do you do if there's rain in the forecast like this weekend....
-May 25, 2021Hand written notes are priceless.Dear Thomas, Hand written notes are priceless. To this day, I value them more than any gift. I think you were like minded as you didn't...
Marilee SpanjianJan 10, 2021Hand written notes are priceless.Dear Thomas, Hand written notes are priceless. To this day, I value them more than any gift. I think you were like minded as you didn't...
Marilee SpanjianJul 3, 2020I bought a pot.Actually, twenty five years ago, I bought two and they were way out of my price range. We had just moved to Nashville from Texas and...
Marilee SpanjianJun 2, 2020Where do I start?Monday June 2, 2020 Dear Thomas, It's been three months since I received your letter. Considering our relationship has been so one-sided,...
Marilee SpanjianFeb 26, 2020Finally, Thomas writes back...Saturday February 22, 2020 Dear Marilee, Don't be upset or frightened, but I thought after over two years of you writing to me, With the...
Marilee SpanjianFeb 26, 2020Talk about making my heart race!Friday February 14, 2020 Dear Thomas, Happy Valentine's Day! Do you remember that feeling when you meet someone who makes your heart...
Marilee SpanjianOct 9, 2019Surprise visits feed my heart!Tuesday Oct. 8, 2019 Dear Thomas, There's a saying that old friends can pick up where they left off. Recently, Don and April flew up from...
Marilee SpanjianOct 4, 2019Starting our eighth year...Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019 Dear Thomas, Seven years ago to the day, Richard and I bought your house. We wanted an adventure and that is exactly...
Marilee SpanjianOct 3, 2019Penny is everyone's therapy dog!Monday September 16, 2019 Dear Thomas, Penny, our Goldendoodle is one-year old. Finally, she's calming down a bit. When we're up in the...
Marilee SpanjianAug 18, 2019Either way, you got it right.Dear Thomas, I'm not sure if you did it on purpose and determined the best location with all kinds of measurements to site your house...
Marilee SpanjianMay 12, 2019It's Mother's DaySunday May 12, 2019 Dear Thomas, It's Mother's Day today. My children are far away, but I still heard from all of them. One is in Boston,...
Marilee SpanjianApr 9, 2019I'm celebrating early.Last night, as we sat down for a late family dinner in Sonoma, our son Sam unexpectedly reached out to hold my hand and his sister Megs...
Marilee SpanjianMar 7, 2019We're having a Penny SalePenny's going bonkers March 29-30, 2019 We're offering a two night stay and dine package. Stay Friday night at the regular room rate and...
Marilee SpanjianMar 4, 2019Monthly Chef's Tasting Menu returnsDue to numerous requests, we've brought back our monthly tasting menus for both lodging and dining guests to enjoy. Each will be...
Marilee SpanjianFeb 7, 2019Getting used to my new partnerWednesday, February 6, 2019 Dear Thomas, Last night, I explored my new travel mate, poking here and there, trying to learn his language....