Finding Home at Ashland’s Festival of Light This was our second year attending Ashland’s Festival of Light Parade and Grand Illumination. Last year, we were so new in town that we took it all in – the parade, Santa, the … Read More
Author Archives: Renée
Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Ashland: An Insider’s Guide
Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Ashland: An Insider’s Guide Slow down and explore local art, cafés, and cozy hideaways. Visit Lithia Park after the rain, catch a show, or sip wine by the fire – all within … Read More
Music on the Porch: Joining a Global Celebration
Music on the Porch: Joining a Global Celebration Did you know there’s a day each year when people all around the world step outside with their instruments and play a little music? It’s called World Play Music on the Porch … Read More
Local Spotlight: Dana Campbell Vineyards
Local Spotlight: Dana Campbell Vineyards One of our goals this year is to visit more local spots in and around Ashland—you know, for the benefit of our guests. We can’t very well recommend a place we haven’t experienced ourselves, right? … Read More
The Clown Stairs – A Renovation Story
The Clown Stairs – A Renovation Story I’ve gone back and forth about whether to share this post, mostly out of concern for the feelings of those who came before us in this house. We’re incredibly grateful for the love … Read More
Our First “Official” Guests
Our First “Official” Guests We welcomed our very first “official” guests this week—folks who aren’t family, friends, or acquaintances from past events. We met them at the front door as complete strangers; and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a … Read More
Special Gift from Mary Gauthier
Special Gift from Mary Gauthier Every once in a while, something arrives that just stops you in your tracks—in the best way. Recently, that something came in the form of a handwritten copy of “Mercy Now” from the extraordinary Mary … Read More
Local Spotlight: Birthday Dinner at Cocorico
Local Favorites: Birthday Dinner at Cocorico We take our role as innkeepers seriously—which, of course, includes the grueling task of eating our way through Ashland’s restaurant scene. (Poor us, right?) But how else can we know what to recommend to … Read More
Music Room Update
Music Room Update Our music room is finally starting to come together! Many decades ago, when my dad bought our piano for $50, it was painted solid black. Against the strong advice of professionals, my mom insisted on stripping off … Read More
Small Miracles
Small Miracles A little miracle happened yesterday evening. We had the privilege of watching these two little fawns come into the world, right outside our bedroom door. The experience absolutely took my breath away. I had seen the doe in … Read More