The Secret Bed and Breakfast Blog

Hillbilly Biscuits — Have you noticed how food choices change with the seasons? Lots of salads and fruits in the summer, heartier stews and root vegetables in the fall and winter. For us, its Strawberry Cheesecake French toast for spring and summer and Apple French toast for fall and winter. We do however […]

Hillbilly Biscuits Recipe

This entry was posted in Recipes on September 23, 2015

Building the Lodge — When Millard Weaver built what is now the main lodge of The Secret Bed and Breakfast in 1965 it was considered extravagant for its time. Built on solid bedrock, the tile for the floor was imported from Italy. The wood beams in the ceiling are 2′ x 8′ double tongue […]

The Secret Bed and Breakfast Main Lodge

This entry was posted in History on September 23, 2015

Change of Season — Shhh…..listen. Can you hear it? If you rise early enough you can feel it. The wind chimes are dancing on the patio announcing its arrival. A cool morning breeze that will dissipate by afternoon and be pushed down by humidity. But it is still there, waiting on the sun to […]

The First Hint of the Change of Seasons

This entry was posted in Nature on September 22, 2015

Cloud Illusions — “I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now. From up and down and still somehow. Its cloud illusions I recall. I really don’t know clouds at all” -Joni Mitchell- The wonders over the valley and the lake never cease to amaze me. Seasons come and seasons go and yet the […]

Cloud Illusions

This entry was posted in Nature on September 21, 2015

Morning in the Lodge — In 1965 when the main lodge was erected it was known as the “Weaver Mansion”. It’s owner, Millard Weaver, loved people and would host friends, family and events in his extravagant home. The big table, which serves as the social gathering place for the bed and breakfast has two stories […]

The Weaver Mansion aka The Secret Bed and Breakfast

This entry was posted in History on September 21, 2015

Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast — The cool nights are creeping in off the bluff and the days are getting shorter. With Labor Day fast approaching the end of summer is upon us. Just as we are enjoying the last fruits and vegetables of summer, make time for that last relaxing summer hurrah. I know the […]

Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

This entry was posted in Recipes on September 20, 2015

First Light — I watched the sunrise this morning. It greeted me like an old friend. From the appearance of the first rays over the lake it warmed my soul. I could hear the braying from the barn, but I could not be pulled away. If there is one thing that The Secret […]

First Light

This entry was posted in Nature on September 19, 2015

Thunder in the Morning — An early morning Thunderstorm. No sound on the mountain except for the low rumble of thunder and raindrops on the roof. Morning silence interrupted by the orchestra of nature. What one hopes will be a prelude to a crisp, humidity free morning. Perhaps the morning clouds will give us a […]

Thunder in the Morning

This entry was posted in Nature on September 18, 2015

Good Day Sunshine — “Good day sunshine. I need to laugh, and when the sun is out I’ve got something I can laugh about, I feel good, in a special way.” I hope your Sunday is special and you have plenty to be happy about. Good day, Sunshine from your friends at The Secret.

Good Day Sunshine!

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on September 18, 2015

I Have Found the One — “Well then what’s to be reason for becoming man and wife Is it love that brings you here, or love that brings you life For if loving is the answer, then who’s the giving for? Do you believe in something that you’ve never seen before? Oh, there’s love” -Paul Stookey- […]

Wedding on the Mountain

This entry was posted in Weddings on September 18, 2015

Bright Lights — When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Sitting on the bluff at night the stars are so clear in the sky. As I sit enjoying the sounds of summer it occurs to me that we all face adversity, loss, and, hard times. We […]

Light in the Dark

This entry was posted in Nature on August 15, 2015

French Toast — Can anyone guess what the most requested breakfast dish at The Secret is? Here’s a hint it’s really sweet, although I do take all the sugar and calories out for my guests! Of course its the Creme’ Brulee’ French Toast! Here’s the recipe for all those who have asked. It’s […]

Creme Brulee French Toast

This entry was posted in Recipes on August 15, 2015