Signs of Spring

Even with a light dusting of snow there are signs of Spring here at BillowHouse. "Our" morning Doves have returned and are perched on their nest under the stairs. This is the fourth year they have returned to the same nest. Today it really did feel like Spring with the tempatures in the 40's. This past weekend we celebrated Valentine's day with all our wonderful guest. A long stem rose, hand dipped chocolate starwberries, plate of cookies and a box of chocolates were placed in each guest room as they enjoyed a Valentine Breakfast in our Gathering Room. Our Valentine Breakfast included heart shaped waffles, with fresh starwberries & whip cream, chocalate crossants and blueberry muffins in the shape of a heart. We look forward to the up coming weekend when Old Orchard Beach Winter Carnival 2010 begins. Some of the activities that will be included are Snowman contest, Snowmoblie rides, Ice bowling, Snowball Throw contest, Judge for yourself Best Soup or Chowder in OOB and much more. As we look ahead to March Maine Restaurant Week begins March 1 through the 10th. Maine restaurants are serving specially -priced three course meals starting at $20.10 to $ 40.10. To name just a few in Portalnd that will be paticipating this year, The Front Room, ( which I have been to and highly recommend) , Blue Spoon , Flatbread Pizza ,Good Table, Fore Street and many more. Be sure to go to billowhouse web site to view our March special.