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The first flowers of the spring have sprotted at the Inn on Poplar Hill

Celebrate Spring this weekend at the Inn on Poplar Hill. New Reservations Only Please.  LAST MINUTE INTERNET TWITTER FACEBOOK SPECIAL  Save $30 TONIGHT on Any King Room

Unwind at James Madison’s Montpelier. Explore the wine country, dig with an archaeologist or tour with experts. Enjoy the best restaurants and relax in a luxurious inn. Choose your Montpelier Excursion package  then call us to make your reservation. Everything else will be taken care of for one reduced price!

Dr. Beth Taylor, Research Associate, will explore Dolley Madison’s flair for
entertaining as she guides visitors through the Montpelier mansion and
d e s c r i b e s one of Dolley’s famous gatherings. Dr. Matthew Reeves, Director of Archaeology, will guide guests through the cellars where wine and other expensive foods would have been stored. He will discuss the work that went on behind the scenes to make Dolley’s legendary hospitality possible. The 55-minute tours conclude on the Portico with a tasting of wines from Barboursville  vineyards. Price: $40 per person, $35 for members Schedule: 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2009 and Saturday, October 10, 2009 Please arrive at Montpelier no later than 5:15 p.m. Tours will begin in the Visitor Center for James Madison’s Montpelier. Reservations: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Each tour will be limited to a maximum of 20 people; two tours will be given each evening.

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The batter for these scones can be made ahead and frozen so you just have to pop them into the oven for a tasty start to the day.

In the food processor, with the blade attachment, mix until the butter is the size of peas, just like a pastery dough.

1 1/3 cup flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1 cup Quick Cook Oatmeal

1/2 cup very cold butter

1/2 cup dried blue berries

DO NOT OVER MIX.

In a seperate bowl, mix together

1 Egg

1/3 Cup Cream

1 teaspoon Orange Oil.

With the food processor running pour the egg  and cream mixture into the Flour & Butter.  Mix until just blended.  Do not over mix.  It should be a littel crumbly.

On a flour surface form the dough into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 6 triangle shaped scones. At  this point you can wrap and freeze your extra scones to be baked later. 

Sprinkle with sugar

Bake 25 minute in a 350 oven.   Enjoy!

Unwelcome Breakfast Guest

This Great Blue Heron stopped by for a little breakfast this morning.  We think he helped himself to a few Koi  and Goldfish.  Hopefully we were able to chase him away before he finished off the whole pond.  We are keeping an eye open for him.  Does anyone have any suggestions to keep him away from my pet fish.

Want to find our more about the Great Blue Heron, check out this link.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/great_blue_heron/id

Don’t forget to record your bid sightings at http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/what-data-are-appropriate

Update:  Our newest guests has been very persistent.  Although Bear has chased him away several times, the open Koi buffet is just too tempting.   In desperation we have installed a net over the Pond.  I pray this works, I hate to think of my pet Koi as a midday snack.

Thanks so much to all of our wonderfull guests who make our great life style possible. Here are a few of the recent reviews we have recieved. Hearing such nice things always makes my day.

Looking for an easy way to save money on your wedding reception. Plan your event for a Sunday afternoon. Most site fees will be lower on a Sunday.  At the Inn on Poplar Hill, couples save 20% off of the Saturday rate.  You may also be able to negotiate discounts from your caterer, photographer, and other vendors on this less popular day.   You & your guests will have just as nice of a time.  

Other ways to save on your wedding budget:

• A luncheon service  or heavy appetisers will be less expensive than a full dinner service  
• Serve a signature drink, or wedding punch, rather than a full bar service
• Select a Sparking wine rather than Champagne for your toast, or just let your guests toast with your signature wedding punch
• Collect Wildflowers and Greenery for your centerpieces.  The Inn on Poplar Hill, allows brides to harvest seasonal foliage including Magnolia Leaves and blooms, Wildflowers, Wild Grasses, Boxwood, Ivy, Grape Vine,  and a wide selection of many native plants.

We would love to hear your suggestions and tips for other wedding budget busters.   We are always looking for ways to help our brides and grooms, realize their dreams in todays tough economic times.