As I look over the history of our blog , there are many posts regarding the physical improvement of Peacock House. In fact,right now, Dennis is renovating our kitchen ( more on that in a later post). But we thought you also might be interested in things we do to update our skills as Innkeepers.

“Improvement begins with I.”  A. Glasow

Recently, Dennis and I completed and received certification in a Maine State Required Program called ServSafe. This program reflects the highest standard of food safety training and certification. It is another way for us to be certain we are providing the best Customer Service to our valued guests. There are many ways in which we actively look to improve our services and remain up to date on trends and issues in the hospitality industry -

• We are inspected and liscensed by the State of Maine.
• We are members of The Maine Innkeepers Association .
• We are members of and inspected annually by AAA.
• We are members of The Cobscook Area Chamer of Commerce, The Machias Chamber of Commerce and The Eastport Chamber of Commerce.
• We attend annual Conferences presented by The Maine Innkeepers Association and The Maine Lodging and Restaurant Association.

“An essential part of a happy, healthy life is being of service to others.” S. Thoele

All this activity is focused on keeping our skills fresh and our guests happy. We want to be good at what we do, excited about Peacock House and eager to serve the guests that come to our door  year after year.  After all, why be in the hospitality business if it isn’t what you love to do?

“Running a B&B is like watching a duck swim on the water – he appears to be gliding along  effortlessly,but underneath the water, his feet are paddling like crazy.”         Peter Smith

 

Merry Christmas from Sue and Dennis

To our family , friends and guests – we wish you the happiest of holidays, the joy of good health and the blessing of peace. Thank you for your love, support and friendship. Here’s to the year ahead…may it be a good one for all!

“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.”
- Agnes M. Pahro

 

 

“A joyful spirit is evidence of a grateful heart.” Maya Angelou

Now that the end of Season 10 is upon us, we have had time to relax and think over the year. Dennis and I are grateful for so many things… our continued health, our family and friends and the guests that have crossed our threshold in 2011. We are so very thankful that we can live in Lubec and meet everyone that comes our way. Today the sun is shining and I can look out my kitchen windows to the Lubec Channel Lighthouse. How wonderful is that?! May you and your loved ones experinece the joy of being together during this season of gratitude.
Happy Thanksgiving from Sue and Dennis at The Peacock House.

The front steps on Peacock House were too steep and the tread was too narrow…this we have known for a while.
Dennis began the demolition and was joined by his friend Ukey who knew how to “do steps”.

The steps were given wider treads and an easier rise, making them easier to use.
The finished project is another task well-done! Thanks for your help Ukey…we really appreciate it!

Facelift complete!

The front of Peacock House is beautiful! The  siding installation is finished, the new shutters (that Dennis made )are up and new hydrangeas are planted under the window boxes!  It certainly was worth the noise , the dirt and the inconvenience to everyone.  I can say that now because it is over!  Hooray!!!

Ferry to Eastport

The View coming home

For my Birthday I took the “Lubec to Eastport Ferry”.What a glorious day! I recommend the boat trip to anyone. The water was like glass, the sun was shining ,the fresh air invigorating , and to top it off, the eagles were soaring above.  Can life get any better than this?  Summer in Lubec has been perfect – so come enjoy!

 

Does this look familiar? It doesn’t to me!

Well friends, Peacock House is undergoing a major renovation – new siding.  It has been 7 days and I am feeling a bit better about the whole project – now that I can see some progress! Work of this nature seems to take forever…and I am anxious to get it all over with.  Our guests, have been terrific and understand that this type of work can only be done during the summer when we are open for business.  In a week or two, after this is all over, I will be happy and relieved.  New hydrangeas will be planted in the front flower bed and I will be able to look at beautiful new siding!  Dennis, of course is busy doing other things around the house – installing new venting in the attic, making new shutters and preparing to paint the back addition.  So, there are busy workers all over the place, just trying to make Peacock House the best it can be!

Thank you to all our flexible and understanding guests – they are the best!

 

Happy 200th Birthday Lubec!

Peacock House is 151 years old and Lubec is 200 years old!  Come and take part in all the festivites planned for Lubec’s Birthday!

 

The following list is just a sample of all that is planned over the 3 weeks ahead…

 

June 21 Birthday Party 6pm ; Mini Quilt Challenge

June 22 Summer Keys Conert 7:30; International Knit In 11am

June 23 Barbecue at the Masonic Lodge

June 25 20th Maine Re-enactors Day

June 26 Yard Sale

June 27 Jazz Concert 7:30 pm

July 1 At Dark Solstice

July 2 Lost Fisherman Remebrance Ceremony

July 3 Grand Parade

July 4 Yard Sale; Book Sale Keynote address by Senator Susan Collins

 

…this list is not complete by any means!  To see a complete listing of events scheduled, visit www.lubecbicentennial.org

 

Come and celebrate with us!

 

Happy Fourth of July and Happy Birthday Lubec, USA!

 

 

 

Lots of new things happening at Peacock House this year – our 10th season!

Our new sign has just been hung.

 

 

 

Our new logo is a beautiful rendition of a Peacock Feather

 

 

The Sea Glass Suite is our newest renovation. Dennis spent the winter redecorating the Wedgewood Suite into the Sea Glass Suite and he did a fabulous job! 

Sea Glass Suite

We will be incoporating all of these things into our new Peacock House Website which is being updated as we speak….so, keep a look out for all of our exciting changes !  It is amazing to us that we have been in Lubec and at Peacock House for 10 seasons now.  So many projects accomplished, so many new friends made – we have learned so much over the years and still feel priviledged to be Innkeepers at Peacock House.

Stay tuned as we continue to improve Peacock House for our guests!

See you soon….. Sue and Dennis

 

 

 

Day lily

“Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless.”

Charles Crowe

Happy Easter from Sue and Dennis

at Peacock House

A real sugar shack

I have lived in Maine almost 10 years and I am sad to say I have never visited a Maple Sugar Farm!  Well, that all ended this weekend when a friend invited me along for a ride. If you can imagine a steaming , warm room filled with the aroma of cooking sugar… that is a sugar shack and you just might be in heaven!  Imagine too, being given homemade vanilla ice cream drizzled with dark amber pure maple syrup.  YUM……

What a treat to live in a place like this!

This is the real thing - pure maple syrup!

Now…I’m off to have some ice cream and syrup

You don’t think one time was enough, do you?!