The Secret Bed and Breakfast Blog

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Sitting in the darkness of the lodge, surrounded by the warmth of the Christmas lights. “Silent night, holy night All is calm and all is bright”. Memories of Christmas’ past flood back filling my heart with joy. My Christmas wish, that we treat each day like Christmas. Giving to each […]

Season’s Glow

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When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a fluffy, gray miniature donkey walking down the driveway! Oh, yes he did, not sure how since the latch was down and the carabiner was still in place, but he did! After 15 minutes of talking sweet while holding fresh cantelope […]

The Great Donkey Escape

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And we’ll have sun,sun, sun ’til the clouds come hide the sun away!! TGIF Y’all, I’m decking the halls this weekend and enjoying the sun shining in while I’m doing it!! Be safe and have a great weekend!! ‪#‎thesecretbedandbreakfast‬ ‪#‎weisslake‬ ‪#‎VisitNorthAl‬‪#‎bedandbreakfastalabama‬

Sun, Sun, Sun

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” May every sunrise bring you hope, and every sunset bring you peace.” The main lodge of the Secret sits on the bluff in a way that every season is seen at it’s best. During the hot days of summer, the sun barely touches the windows of the main living […]

The Weaver Mansion, Part 3

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Silence. Many seek it, few find it. As Christmas approaches do you find yourself playing “Silent Night” over and over again wondering if it exists? It does. Don’t let the holidays pass you by without enjoying some silent nights of your own. Imagine a “secret” getaway, silence interrupted only by […]

Silent Night

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Back by popular demand, Mother Nature’s own Colorfest! In spite of the lack of sunshine the trees here and in the valley are aglow! According to those smarter than me we have about a week before it leaves us (pun intended) for another year! So, put on the rain coat […]

Mother Nature’s Colorfest

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Secret reflections have given me the opportunity to understand that often times what we see is a reflection of what goes on in our heads. In order to change the current reflection we need only to change our minds. Learning to use the power of positive thinking is the greatest […]

Secret Reflections

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Cool, autumn night. Rain gently hitting the roof. The fire long extinguished outside, but the warmth of new friendships just beginning inside. For those who have never experienced the atmosphere of a bed and breakfast there is no better time than a cold, wet night conversing around the table with […]

Pumpkin Spice Punch Recipe

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In spite of all the wind and rain the last couple of days there are still more leaves on the trees than the ground! And most of them are just turning from green to red to yellow. It’s hard to imagine that in just a few short weeks however the […]

A Shining Light

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A cold, constant, angry wind is whipping in off the bluff. Buckets of cool rain pouring from the sky. Thoughts turn to hot coffee, a warm blanket, and a sunny spot on the couch. While to some the stark, cold of winter is to be dreaded, here it is just […]

A Cold Autumn Night

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“Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat!!!” The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping, and soon our thoughts will turn towards the upcoming holiday season. Sophie can’t wait to put on her sweater in preparation for the chilly weather!! For those of you who are planners, which does […]

Christmas is Coming

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Cool, crisp autumn night by the fire pit visiting with new friends. Followed up by a spectacular sunrise all decked out in the colors of the season. The mountain top set afire with the glow of the early morning sun. Autumn is in the air, life is good. ‪#‎thesecretbedandbreakfast‬ ‪#‎visitNorthAl‬ […]

Autumn Evenings

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