The Big 3-0!

Happy Birthday Jean!  We had a lovely time celebrating both a birthday and a belated anniversary at Sooke Harbour House.  After a routine Saturday morning of chores and errands, we headed out to the Inn and arrived at around 3pm.  The woman at the front desk showed us to the "Underwater Orchard," a room containing oceanic artwork, a fireplace and a soaker tub (on the deck).  The staff includes so many little touches, too: a plate of cookies and truffles, a bottle of port, a birthday card and even treats and a bed for Holly!   

   After settling in, we went for a walk along Whiffin Spit and then took in some of the art work and the gift shop before dinner.  Not surprisingly, we had an amazing meal.  Jean ordered the chicken broth with morel mushrooms, chives and day lily oil; the rosemary roasted pork tenderloin and the hazelnut chocolate parfait with cherry compote.  I chose the salad with garden greens, blossoms and cherry vinaigrette and a whole Dungeness Crab with seasonal vegetables!  Need I say more?

   Before we left this morning, we took a tour of the garden with one of four full-time and two part-time gardeners.  We got to sample a huge variety of edible plants and flowers and got lots of inspiration for our own garden.  What a great way to celebrate - we're already planning to go back for MY 30th!

                                                                  our (well, mostly Holly's!) couch   

 

the painted floor of our room

 

 bathroom sink

 

   

edible gardens   

    

 view from our tub