Visit With a Spanish Mustang

These are the most amazing horses you will find on the East Coast. The Outer Banks was their home until development and people that had little respect for the natural and cultural resources of this area tried to have them removed. Today, they finally have the recognition they deserve and survive in their natural environment in Corolla on the northern Outer Banks. This is a special treat to have one living at the Historic Island Farm on Roanoke Island. Make your plans today to get intoduced to Grace and Rainbow! Bebe Woody, The White Doe Inn.

Visit With a Spanish Mustang Thursday June 14, 2012 2pm - 3pm Island Farm c. 1847 Visit Grace, a Spanish mustang adopted from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. She lives at Island Farm, a living history site on Roanoke Island, along with Rainbow, another mustang, and Charlie the ox, Roxanna the cow, and sheep and chickens.  Learn how the Etheridge family worked with livestock on a 19th century farm. Other programming available on this day, ox-cart rides 10am-12pm, Folk Medicine and Laundry Day 10am - 4pm. Admission $6; ages 5 and under free. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward this to a Friend Copyright © 2012 Island Farm All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because of your interest in Island Farm news, events and programming. If you no longer wish to receive emails from Island Farm, please reply to email with REMOVE in the subject line. Island Farm P.O. Box 970 Manteo, NC 27954 Add us to your address book Update Subscription Preferences Unsubscribe Now

Outer Banks North Carolina Wedding Expo, The White Doe Inn Celebrates Beach Brides in January 2012

The Outer Banks is one of the top wedding destinations in part to the allure of our beautiful beaches and more importantly our fantastic wedding professionals. January 7th and 8th, 2012 is the big Wedding Expo Weekend held by the Outer Banks Wedding Association. This year a special guest appearance will be made by David Tutera of WE TV's My Fair Wedding with David Tutera during the Exclusive Saturday night Cocktail Reception.This annual weekend event brings brides-to-be from all over the United States where they can tour venues and meet over 170 wedding vendors on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The main highlight of this event is the "2012 Dream Wedding Giveaway", a team of Outer Banks Wedding Association members create a dream Wedding for one lucky bride, a $45,000 value!

Kristi Midgette Photography

The White Doe Inn offers All-inclusive Wedding Packages, specializing in small intimate weddings. We can also create your own individual package by helping you choose the ideal location for the ceremony to organizing flowers, photographers, hairdressers, spa services, makeup artists, and more. Our Coordinator will work with you to make it happen - just like you imagined.

You may choose to be married at The White Doe Inn, nearby overlooking Shallowbag Bay on the Manteo Waterfront, or one of the beautiful beaches along the Outer Banks. The White Doe Inn would then be available for a lovely garden reception where friends and family can experience and share the true southern spirit of this area.

White Doe Inn Guests enjoy WinterLights at The Elizabethan Garden, Outer Banks NC

White Doe Inn guest Teresa says "I went to the WinterLights at Elizabethan Gardens last week and was enchanted! Got to meet Nickie, Troy, and Ned the head gardener. Nickie did most of the work according to the other two warming by the Christmas fire, and she did a fantastic job. It was hard to pick my favorite, but in the end, I voted for the Gingerbread houses with a Church complete with "stain-glassed" windows. I was so charmed by the people and displays that I joined the Elizabethan Gardens as a member, and can't wait to go back!  Thanks for a great trip and wonderful evening... God Bless us everyone!"

Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and the gardens glow with traditional holiday décor as well as fantastical displays of peacocks, butterflies, deer and other garden creatures is a true spectacle to behold. A crackling bonfire where you can roast marshmallows and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate warms you on the Great Lawn. Lights, floral delights & holiday sights are part of a spectacle called WinterLights! Book two nights at The White Doe Inn during these dates and receive two tickets from us to you for WinterLights, December 6-10, 13-17, 20-23, 27-30 from 6 – 9 pm.

Order Online HereChristmas is Coming and The White Doe Inn is twinkling with lights and good cheer! There are only 12 more days until Christmas! Gift Certificates make the perfect stocking stuffer for that someone special in your life. Our certificates start at $50.00 and can be used at any time by the recipient. Certificates can be emailed, making it a great choice for those last minute shoppers! Book online by using the Gift Certificate Button or give us a call at 800-473-6091.

Annual Tree Lighting & Parade on the Manteo Waterfront, The White Doe Inn celebrates on the Outer Banks, NC

Roanoke Island offers many wonderful events and festivities during this time of the year. History and tradition are important to this community and many of the events are centered around it's English heritage in addition to it's history. 

The month of December is filled with special activities that begin with the Annual Lighting of the Town Christmas Tree the first Friday of December. Held in front of the historic old courthouse on Queen Elizabeth Street, it is a magical celebration full of music, spirit and joy that for over 400 years has touched the lives of Roanoke Island residents at Christmas. The celebration includes the lighting of the tree, the yule log and bonfire and of course Santa.

The Annual Christmas Parade evokes images of a Norman Rockwell painting with all the small town charm you would expect. Local schools, charities and businesses build floats, sing and dance through Manteo's Downtown Waterfront to the excitement of all the children and adults alike. Elizabethan Christmas Carolers can be found throughout the weekend bringing cheer. All of December and well into January, there are events through out The Outer Banks. The Elizabethan Gardens' Grand Illumination, the Island Farm's Christmas Past, First in Flight Holiday Lights and so many more events!

Thanksgiving at The White Doe Inn, Outer Banks of North Carolina

Thanksgiving is upon us and we here at the White Doe Inn are blessed to have so many coming to join us this year. November may be the off season for us here on the Outer Banks but there is still plenty to see and do for visitors. The 3rd Annual Outer Banks Gobbler 5K and Little Giblet Fun Run, presented by the Outer Banks Running Club, will be held Thanksgiving Day at 8:00 am in Nags Head. Watch the night sky magically transform as kites with lights glow in the sky atop Jockey's Ridge State Park on November 26th with Kites with Lights.

December is right around the corner, and brings with it all the festivities downtown at the Manteo Waterfront. December 2nd is First Friday and also marks Manteo's Annual Tree Lighting and Celebration. The Elizabethan Gardens presents Grand Illuminations on December 3rd, a perfect evening event. Many of our guests that are booked for this weekend have a standing reservation, they know how magical it is here at this time of year. We still have a few rooms available at the Inn, give us a call and find out for yourself how beautiful The White Doe Inn and the Manteo Waterfront is during the Holidays!