Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Good Morning Douglas and Saugatuck, Michigan

Today in West Michigan: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind between 7 and 9 mph.

Here at Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfast, it's another great day in the forest, the snow has melted, the sun is shinning, the Turkey's are running through the woods. All is good!

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

March Dining Package
Spend two nights at Sherwood Forest B and 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 (weekends or midweek) 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 what's happening in Saugatuck and Douglas.

Movie
Bonnie Scotland
A 1935 Comedy starring Laurel and Hardy. It was their highest grossing film. The boys travel to Scotland, as Laurel believes he is heir to his grandfather's fortune. After a series of mishaps Stan and Ollie accidentally join a regiment of soldiers bound for India. Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co.
Call (269) 857-5300 for more information

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.

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.

Looking for a really fun place to have some lunch and then top it off with a really great piece of pie, head over to Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Bakery on M-89 in Fennville, it's a wild and crazy place with funky decor and free apples.

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 Breakfast 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

Sherwood Forest Picnic Baskets
Venture forth from Sherwood Forest with your own basket of goodies this summer. The picnic includes a fine selection of Italian meats, cheeses, and baguettes, along with fresh fruit and sweets to make your afternoon rendezvous complete. To wet your whistle, choose from spritzers or bottled water (vegetarian selection also available). Price: $55 for two. To book this package call us at 800-838-1246.

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