Thursday, March 11, 2010

Good Morning Douglas and Saugatuck, Michigan

Today in West Michigan: Areas of drizzle and fog before 1pm, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind between 14 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Here at Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfast, it's another great day in the forest, the sun is shining (7 am) and wehave one room left for this weekend (it's gonna be in the 50's), so if your looking for a last minute getaway (we can also place some awesome chocolates, roses or champaign in your room and recommend a great romantic restaurant too) give us a call and we can help make sure you get the downtime you desire.

Here's our incredible, stupendous Package we put together For March.

March Dining Package
Spend two nights at Sherwood Forest B&B and dine at the Everyday People Café in Douglas and you'll experience the best of both worlds,
great lodging and gastronomic delights that will make your taste
palettes dance. Here's what you'll receive: 2 nights at Sherwood
Forest and your choice of an appetizer, 2 entrees, and dessert at
Everyday People Cafe. The cost ranges from $285 to $455. Good through
March 31, 2010. Give us a call at 800-838-1246 or e-mail us at sf@sherwoodforestbandb.com

Here's an indoor and a few outdoor suggestions.

Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys are playing at the Red Barn Theatre tonight.

Here at Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfast, here's some suggestions for you to do today. You can hit the Antique Mall and see all you grandparents old stuff, wander over the Lakeside Lanes in Douglas, they have 8 lanes. Visit the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, their current exhibition is Artfully Adorned: the Japanese Kimono, from painting and stenciling to embroidery and brocade, see close-up these remarkable works of fashion that are also breathtaking works of art. Then you can head to the The Holland Museum it's located at 31 W. 10th Street in downtown Holland, an awesome place to spend a few Hours! The current exhibit is ARCHIPELAGO: Indigenous Art of Indonesia & Melanesia.

Movie
The Thirty Nine Steps
1935-Alfred Hitchcock director with Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. But when the agent is killed and he stands accused, he must go on the run to both save himself and also stop a spy ring trying to steal top secret information. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.

ABOUT IT! LECTURE SERIES-
Dave Dempsey is presenter of Great Lakes in Crisis? This series, given in collaboration with the Sugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, addresses an array of challenges to the Great Lakes that will have long-term consequences. Mr. Dempsey discusses a series of hot topics confronting the Great Lakes and shares excerpts from his new book, Waters of Michigan. Stay for a reception and book signing following the presentation. 7pm FREE of charge at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, (400 Culver St.,Saugatuck) For further information phone (269) 857-2300 or visit www.sc4a.org

Take a long walk along the beach and wonder at smile at the greatness of the big pond, we have a resident Bald Eagle and it's pretty easy to spot if you take a hike along the lake, he or she does fly by's. There are some winter birds on the water too, such as Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Oldsquaws, which inhabit Lake Michigan’s near and offshore waters.

Thursday for lunch, head over to Salt of the Earth in Fennville, they have a burger on Seedy Salt Bread that is out of this world!

Don't forget to check out our calendar of events for March at Sherwood Forest B & B Monthly Newsletter and if you wish to see some of our accolades check out our Sherwood Forest B & B Awards and Reviews Page.

You also might wish to give a thought to booking one of our Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfasr Gourmet Dinners, through April. Last chance to get that group of friends together before the start of the seaosn. Please feel free to check out our website. Sherwood Forest B & B Gourmet Dinners

From all of us here at Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfast, have a great Day!!!