Dear Guests:
July has been incredibly sunny and beautiful - such a nice change from the wet June we had. Its been jam packed starting with fireworks on the third and the fourth of July. I loved the parade in Accident and the marching bands, followed by a free concert in McHenry in the evening, and capped off by fireworks at the Wisp. A perfect 4th of July.
The next day (July 5th) was the start of Chautauqua (a sort of living history) - this has become a tradition in Garrett County and I have attended every year for the past 14 years. This year we had incredible portrayals of Woodie Guthrie, Jackie Robinson, Eleanor Roosevelt and Amy Paugh. I took a short video of the young lady (Joanna Guy)who portrayed Alice Paugh. She just graduated from Southern High School and I am sure she has a bright future ahead of her. I was just blown away by the quality of her voice as she sang from Phantom of the Opera and other Broadway tunes. The Chautauqua is a free event held every year - so hope you can join us next year.
I have also been lucky enough to attend some of the free concerts every Friday in Oakland. There was a steel band and another group who played Zydeco music. The Wisp is holding free concerts every Wednesday - another good reason to visit us this summer.
Last week I also went down the mountain coaster at the Wisp. It was fun but probably more for young kids then for people my age!. I think I prefer hiking along Swallow falls.
Last week I also went to see Fiddler on The Roof currently playing at the Cumberland theatre. It was such a beautiful production and of course I always cry when they sing Sunrise, Sunset. I highly recommend going if you can make it by July 26th.
The flowers are blooming at Haley Farm and there are so many events coming up that I hope you will find time to check us out. I think we even has some availability for our Lakeside Cottage in late August. Trip Advisor gave us a highly recommended badge. You can see what past guests have to say about at Trip Advisor and bed and breakfast.com
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g41297-d118374-r33064681-Haley_Farm_Bed_and_Breakfast_and_Retreat_Center-Oakland_Maryland.html
http://BedandBreakfast.com/EMail/Go192543700.php
and check out our video at
http://www.innvideos.tv/MD/oakland/haley_farm_inn.html
Wishing you much Joy and Love, and hope to welcome you at Haley Farm very soon.
Kam Gillespie
http://www.haleyfarm.com/
