Check Out Blue Shutters Photos on our Facebook Page

We just added a bunch of photos to the Blue Facebook page -- mostly around special events this fall, winter...and now spring. We celebrated the first day of spring with our Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting...while overlooking a summer-like day on Good Harbor Beach. Check them out -- just search for Blue Shutters on Facebook.

Sun and Fun, Chocolate and Wine This Saturday

The weather channel tells us it's going to be a spectacular weekend -- a preview of a summer at the beach. And if that's not enough to convince you to come visit, there's our Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting. Our wine tasting events are always great, but we're making this one very special -- a bit of chocolate, a sip of wine, a walk along the beach in the sun. It doesn't get ny better. Call or email us and we'll fill you in on all the details.

Delicious Details for our March 20 Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting

Plans are starting to come together for our March 20 Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting, and we thought folks would be interested in some of these details -- and hopefully this will convince you to join us. Chef Mark Sapienza tells us he's pretty certain he'll be accompanied by the Langham's pastry chef, Jed Hackney, who's responsible for the hotel's chocolate bar buffet -- which features over 125 chocolate desserts every Saturday through June. We won't have 125 items, but Mark and Jed have already mentioned a few that they're planning:

Pistachio Dacquoise with Salted Caramel Mousse

Blood Orange Pate de Fruit

They've also been working with Kathy on the wines:

Argentina 2007 Cielo Torrentes to start
Argentina 2008 Bailando Malbec from the Mendoza region
California 2007 Tria Syrah
California 2005 Glassmoon Rising Cabernet Sauvignon
Italy Moscato d'Asti

We'll try to share more details with you as we get closer -- if you have any questions or if you want to sign up for this, just call or email us.

Blue Shutters in the Off-Season -- See What Our Guests Have to Say

The warm weather has folks thinking about summer, but there are still some fun off-season months ahead. Wondering about Blue Shutters in the off-season? See what our guests have to say -- awhile back, we started using this blog to share some notes from the guest book in our main room, and here are some snapshots from late 2008 and early 2009:

"After five days and six nights at the Blue Shutters we really felt at home. I will never forget this beautiful little piece of earth and the natural and friendly people."
Susanne

"We were treated better than family! We will be back!"
The Vassars

"What a wonderful place to watch the beautiful sunrise."
The Trelors

"A wonderful weekend -- warm and cozy"

"Thanks for letting us check in early and enjoy the 6-hour nap!"
Ambra and Frankie

"Thank you for the most relaxing two days."
Rhonda

"Thanks for two great, cozy nights. We had a Happy Easter."
Jim, Diane and Molly

Have some of your own thougths to add? Just click on "comments" at the bottom of this post and let us know.

Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting, Murder Mystery Night and more!

Just a few weeks to go before our Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting, and we can't wait to see what our chefs from the Langham Hotel and our wine consultant have in story. If you're interested in this March 20 event, call or email us -- there's still plenty of room. If this date doesn't work for you, consider our April 17 event -- we're recreating our Murder Mystery Night. When we did this in the fall, our guests had a blast (the four innkeepers had a great time too). If you're interested in hearing more, call or email -- or better yet, come by for a visit. Today is a particularly beautiful day here at Good Harbor Beach. Spring-like weather makes the beach even more appealing -- tons of beachwalkers out this weekend. Come and see for yourself!

Coming in March -- Chocolate Lovers Wine Tasting!

With Valentine's Day behind us, we're focusing on our next Blue Shutters event -- our first-ever Chocolate Lover's Wine Tasting, scheduled for March 20. This will be a Blue Shutters version of the world-famous Langham Hotel chocolate bar buffet -- and we'll be doing this with the help of the hotel's chef Mark Sapienza, who has prepared the food for our past wine tastings. And as in the past, Mark will partner with Traveling Vineyard Wine Expert Kathy Hill, who'll lead us through a tasting of specially selected wines. Call or email to reserve your room for this very special Blue Shutters event -- and keep in mind that we're offering a weekend discount – book one night and get the second for half price.

If this date doesn't work for you, you may want to check the calendar for Saturday April 17 -- that's the date for our Murder Mystery Night.

Whether it's chocolate and wine, murder mystery of just a quiet getaway, we hope to see you here at the Blue Shutters this winter.

Blue Shutters -- The Perfect Valentine Getaway

Looking for a different spot to celebrate Valentine's Day with a special someone -- how about a special place...The Blue Shutters. You'll find everything you'll need for that romantic Valentine getaway right here -- quiet walks on the beach followed by hot chocolate or a cocktail by the fireplace; dinner at one of our many great restaurants and drink and live entertainment downtown; and finally a glass of bubbly and some sweets in a cozy room with a spectacular view of Good Harbor. Guests who join us anytime during this special Valentine’s weekend – beginning Friday, February 12 -- will be treated to complimentary champagne and chocolates, in addition to a guide to some of our favorite spots for drinks, dining and entertainment (check out our local chamber website or our links page for a sneak peek). A free continental breakfast is also part of this package . Guests can make it a weekend getaway and get a special Blue Shutters discount – book one room that weekend and get the second night at half-price. Call or email us soon to reserve your spot – for that Friday, Saturday or Sunday or any combination of those nights.