It’s Spring at The Secret. The Blackberries are blooming, a sure sign that Winter’s cold has come to an end. It’s during this time that we see new beginnings. Flowers in bloom, Hummingbirds returning, the beginning of rainbow season. A time of rebirth. This mountaintop is special and those who […]
The Secret Bed and Breakfast Blog
Spring is officially here! Two of my favorite things to do once the weather turns warm are hiking along the river and having dinner on the patio. The dogs love it to, as they get to lay in the sun and watch the birds on the feeders! It also means […]
Spring is HERE!!
Memaw’s Christmas Sugar Cookies. Finally got the energy up to make them with the Grandson who is 3. No, I did not attempt to make them with the 1 year old, but I did let her help frost them!!! They turned out perfect and thanks to my Daughter-in-law, Jake did […]
It’s Sugar Cookie Season!
The holiday season is upon us!!! First of all, we will be having special activities beginning in December. I will post more about that later. We are still doing our dog food drive in honor of our beloved Presley. Anyone who donated dog food or money for food will be […]
The Holidays are here!!
Fireflies or Lightning bugs, what do you know them as? Did you know that approximately 40 percent of 10,000 Americans surveyed said they call them both? They are called Fireflies by 30.4 percent while 29.1 percent call them lightning bugs. North and central Alabamians are more likely to use lightning […]
Fireflies or Lightning Bugs
One of our guests favorites for breakfast is Creme Brulee’ French Toast! I have made it for going on 13 years. It’s one of those overnight french toasts that are great when you know you are going to have a hectic morning. I had a guest request it this past […]
Creme Brulee French Toast
The Azaleas are absolutely stunning this year!!! It’s been a couple of years since they have been this beautiful! If it’s been a long winter for you come on up to Northern Alabama and enjoy all the beauty!!! The waterfalls are flowing and the flowers are blooming and I have […]
Spring Flowers
“I wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o’er vales and hills, when all at once I saw a crowd, a host of golden daffodils.” William Wordsworth With daytime temperatures close to 60 we are all yearning for Spring! The daffodils and daylilies here are gorgeous in the […]
Spring is in the air!
Hi! Ho! Jose here at The Secret Bed and Breakfast! BRRRRRR! It’s really cold outside this morning! The goats are still snuggled down in the hay but I thought I would stick my nose out early to see exactly how cold it was outside the barn. Charlie and Kris do […]
The Little Book of Donkeys
It’s been a hectic week chasing a two year old but we have had a blast making Christmas memories with him as well as our family!! Tomorrow it’s over to Georgia to celebrate with the Holloway side! I did not manage to get my usually creative photo with all the […]
Merry Christmas from The Secret
The old man on the mountain. Presley came to us as a stray. When we first purchased The Secret he would show up to every wedding, during fireworks and thunderstorms. We would give him treats and love then the next day he would be gone, usually with the treat left […]
The Old Man on the Mountain
As the days get shorter and dark consumes more of our day the seasons of lights begin. When the fall decorations go up I always include lights. Some orange, some white. I like how it makes all the pumpkins and leaves glow like those off the bluff during the fall […]