by James Manning House | Dec 24, 2017 | Blog
When visitors look around at the inn, they will find that even the walls decide it’s the Christmas season. There is cheer in the Gathering Room, asking you to “believe” in the magic. There are Christmas plates, fabric quiltings, and a Santa...
by James Manning House | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog
There is no beginning, there is no end. The wreath has significant meaning for the season. It’s circular shape represents eternity. From a Christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life, eternity or life never ending. The evergreen, most...
by James Manning House | Dec 17, 2017 | Blog
Songs are written about the Christmas tree. Decorating seems to be centered about the tree. Most times it’s the first and maybe the only decoration in the living quarters. The Christmas tree is often the topic of conversation around the holiday season....
by James Manning House | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog
We do like to see Christmas Villages, and lighted houses as we drive around the countryside, but with a 198 year old house, our outdoors will not be entered in the Great Christmas Light Fight. Our front door is welcoming with wreath and greens. The front is simply...
by James Manning House | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog
Spending time with grandchildren is always great. This past week my three-year-old granddaughter has been playing and singing Christmas songs all rolled together. She likes singing “Rudolph” the best, but asked me to help her to sing “Frosty the...