Most gorgeous May ever

I can't believe you aren't here! The inn opened for the season May 21 and has been dancing ever since. The lupine in the sideyard and along the roadside love this warm, sunny weather and might be ahead of schedule in terms of their June 18-20 festival. They still have a ways to go before they are in full bloom but look at how pretty they are with the birch by the garden shed.

Flash in the Pans will help us celebrate the perfect weather with a street dance at the town park tonight--first of the season. (Sample them here--though it's impossible to get the feel for an all-ages, outdoor, seaside dance party without being here, bouncing to the beat.)

From the guestbook, our very dear visitors have lavished praise upon us: "Never slept better"... "What a delightful treat! We enjoyed every single detail--the wonderful appetizers with wine, the exquisite king 4-poster bed, fireplace crackling in the room, clawfoot tub--ahh, how relaxing!" ... "Delicious food, great bed, great atmosphere, lovely hostess!"

Jeff the chef has started the season off deliciously well--this morning's brioche got rave reviews and I adored yesterday's smoked salmon quiche. And he made an apple butter I put on absolutely everything. And let's not even talk about the browned sugar cookies, the it's-not-too-late-to-have-a-happy-childhood graham crackers, the walnut brownies...

Gardener Jean has the outside looking spiffy. As she trims flowering bushes, she brings branches into the inn for vases. Even in the kitchen, we have lilacs and Japanese maples adorning the counter.

Last night was the first opening of the season at the Leighton Gallery, a mere two blocks from the inn. Judith Leighton is celebrating 30 years of having a fabulous gallery and representing amazing artists. The sculpture garden inspires and delights. Be sure to see it when you're in town next.

There's so much more to tell--boat trips, restaurants, the new men's clothing store--but I must get hors d'oeuvres out (the mushroom and Swiss mini pizzas smell heavenly and guests have really liked Le Colture Prosecco Fagher we've added to the wine list). If you're planning to come this summer, don't wait to make your reservation--so many dates are already booked.