Christmas ... New Year's ... and Valentine Specials

Give the Gift of The White Doe Inn. Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Treat someone to a Gift Certificate for a special stay at the White Doe Inn. Include a White Doe Inn Spa Service to relax and and unwind after the Holidays! Available online or by calling 800-473-6091. Gift Certificates can be printed off on-line at the time of ordering so it's really convenient for those who have waited until the last minute.

Christmas is just around the corner and many of you will be celebrating with family and friends. It is a very special and magical time and the inn is in it's full festive decor for the season. So, when the day has past and everyone has left for home ... there is still time for a quiet getaway.

A few rooms are still available over the holiday season, and even scattered one-nighters can be had between Christmas and New Years, so don't hesitate to call with your last minute travel plans.

New Year's Getaway! For three night stays December 25 through January 3, you will receive champagne, fresh flowers and chocolates in your room on arrival.

Promotion Code: HG-09.

Valentine's Spa Weekend! Can't make it for the Holiday Season Special but want to getaway from the winter doldrums? We are offering a two night stay with a couples 60 minute massage in the privacy of your room. The Weekend Special starts at $550.00. * Promotion Code: VSP-10.

*Price based on Room Rate.

Photographs By: Kristi Midgette Photography

Holiday Hot Cider Recipe

We have been serving The White Doe Inn's Special Hot Cider since 1995. It is the perfect treat for those cold and windy evenings when you are chilled to the bone. Great for get-togethers, holiday parties and just for the kids when they come in from school or a day of playing in the snow. Many of our guests have requested the receipe and so here it is.

1 Gal Apple Juice

1 Gal Cranberry Juice

2 6oz Pkg Mulling Spice

Combine Juice and Mulling Spice in electric urn and heat until ready to service.

Tip: Usually Hot Cider is made only using Apple Juice which for me is too sweet. Using the Cranberry Juice will cut the sweetness and add a little depth. Unused cider can be stored in the refigerator for reuse. So easy and a great change from the usual cup of coffee or hot tea. Served with Gingerbread Cookies ... well it just doesn't get any better!

Holiday Gift Certificate Special

This Holiday Season give a gift that is sure to be the right color and size.

Purchase a $300.00 Gift Certificate by December 20th and receive a complimentary $50 Gift Certificate for You.

Purchase a $500.00 Gift Certificate by December 20th and receive two complimentary robes.*

Purchase Gift Certificates Online by clicking below:

White Doe Inn Gift Certificates

*This promotion cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Complimentary $50 Gift Certificate or Robes will be sent separately.

Holiday Open House

Kim & Wes Stetson and Anne Pond are opening up their new and exciting shoppe for a special Holiday Open House. All kinds of wonderful and unusual gifts for that special Christmas present. There will be a wine tasting as well to present some of the fine wines that are available. Lots of great pick-me-up gifts for last minute shoppers! Check out the invitation below and join us for a delightful event! This year we are encouraging folks to shop at home ... save the driving and expense of traveling out of town.

Photographer Kristi Midgette will be available to shoot holiday pictures on Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Santa will be visiting on Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. So if you prefer to have Santa in the photo bring in your children or pets and get that special photo memory. The Picture Package includes two 5x7 pictures. Price: $50.00

Special Invitation to the Holiday Open House hosted by Kim & Wes Stetson and Anne Pond at the Holiday House on Highway 64 across from the Christmas Shop in Manteo, NC.

Hurricane Ida??? ... In November?

Who would have guessed! For those of us living in this land of wonder and surprises we had (so they say) a hurricane this past weekend. For most of us it was just a really good Nor'easter. The folks at The White Doe Inn are all safe and sound. Lots of rain and enough wind to make the gardens and yard a real mess.

Unfortunately, further south Highway 12 did wash out and traffic was stopped for a couple of days. At the moment it is scheduled to open late Sunday afternoon. This too is routine ... after all how do you keep Mother Nature from tossing up the bountiful ocean waters at high tide? It is a part of the dynamic process that the chosen few living here recognize and appreciate. Since the beginning formation of these islands along the coast of North Carolina it has been nature's way of continuing their existence. The waters wash over the islands to the west side carrying with it sand that builds to the westward. Through the years man has attempted to control and make static these islands for development, roads, etc. But, in the end, Mother Nature comes around several times a year knocking on our shores to let us know that she is still in charge and to take notice!

Storms in our area also have a way of clearing the air. Once past, the weather usually becomes clear, sunny and beautiful. So, come on down and enjoy the beautiful weather and look for the treasures that have also been tossed along the shoreline for us to enjoy.

Virginia Dare Bedchamber New Look

Since we opened The White Doe Inn in 1995, decorating trends have been changing and we are always looking at how we can up-date our rooms, providing a fresh look and a new experience for our guests. The Virginia Dare Bedchamber is our latest re-do!

The wallpaper has been replaced with a beautiful Jamestown Blue paint accented with picture frame mouldings. Displayed over the headboard of the Mahogony Canopy Queen Bed is a Grande Bouquet Plaque architectural reproduction. This winter we will be adding a private balcony. The bedchamber also features a cozy gas fireplace and is spacious enough for couples in-room spa services.

The private bath has been redone in golden peach and mocha brown colors. The bath includes a whirlpool just right for two and a rain shower. Plans this winter also include the installation of a fireplace adjacent to the whirlpool to provide just the right romantic touch.

You have to see it to believe it .... what a difference.

The Littlest Innkeeper Surfing Waves from Hurricane Bill

The endless days of summer have come to a close, but not without a little offshore excitement. Hurricane Bill paid a distant visit to the Outer Banks, staying well offshore but creating some great waves for the surfers. Needless to say, Anne Sterling ventured to the seashore trying to capture that perfect wave.

We gave her the day off since she had worked so hard being the perfect little hostess at The White Doe Inn.

Looks like we may make it through another hurricane season ... just a few more weeks to go! It's amazing, when the first storm blows through, how the air clears and you can feel that fall is just around the corner. It's a great time to explore the beaches for treasures tossed ashore by wind driven waves, unusual shells from beyond the surfline, sea glass polished by nature, and those mysterious gifts left behind challenging the mind to figure out what it is, where it came from, and what its history might be.

What a life ... sun, sea and the beach! As Sterling says, "Somebody has to do it!"

New Spa Service ...Craniosacral MassageTherapy

New to White Doe Inn Spa Services is Craniosacral Massage Therapy. A gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system.

What is the Craniosacral System?
The Craniosacral system is a physiological system like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems that provides a physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function. The membranes and cerebrospinal fluid of the craniosacral system surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Craniosacral Massage ... How Does It Work?
Craniosacral massage taps into the inherent wisdom of the body which allows it to heal itself where possible. The system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Craniosacral massage therapists use a very light, soft touch to monitor this rhythem and pinpoint sources of obstruction and stress in the body. Once located the therapist will assist the natural movement and release of the restriction to thelp the body self correct.

Craniosacral Massage ... What are the Benefits?
It is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease and alleviate a wide range of specific medical conditions including:

• Chronic back and neck pain
• Headache
• Tension
• Migraine
• Chronic Fatigue

During your stay at The White Doe Inn schedule a session with one of our therapists and apply the 10% the Special Discount for Spa Services through September 30, 2009. Use the Promotion Code: SS-09.