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A Raft of Sea Lions

2012-01-07T18:26:00.000-08:00

Todays gift was witnessing a "raft of sea lions" in front of the inn. There must have been hundreds of them. They were frolicking and huddling most of the day. They moved with the waves, floated, held each other up and seemed to be having a great day out there. I tried to get some shots of them through the scope. Nature is amazing!

Holiday Fun

2011-12-16T14:21:00.000-08:00

Marina and I have been making a mess in
the kitchen. We have been making
Cowgirl Cookies in a jar!

Just discovered this .....

2010-08-18T01:29:00.000-07:00

We are in Travel and Leisure July 2010

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/affordable-seaside-inns/1

2010-05-26T19:14:00.000-07:00

Peek a boo

2010-05-15T16:21:00.000-07:00

2010-02-28T19:17:00.000-08:00

More new remodeling

2010-01-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

2009 was a very busy year for us. We decided to completely remodel two of our rooms, Diamond and Sunstone. Both rooms now have new bathrooms with jetted tubs! The Diamond room remodel was very dramatic. We have added a fireplace, fridge, microwave, and flat screen TV to the Diamond room. Large french door lead to a private garden area. With all these added features, Diamond still remains our least expensive room. At $179.00 a night, including breakfast, it is a steal!

Bundle of Love

2008-04-09T02:09:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago Nava arrived and life will never be the same.
Nava is a sweet little Border Collie puppy. She flew out here from Colorado with her escorts Doree and Kelsey. She has won the hearts of everyone who has met her. She has a good personality for innkeeping. I always knew that Border Collies were an intelligent breed but I wasn't prepared for such a quick study. I have to be careful because she remembers everything. She is "scary smart". (I will have her checking in guests and running the front desk in no time).

Nava came from Clannad Border Collies (www.clannadbordercollies.com) . The breeders, Neva and Dan have done a beautiful job of socializing their puppies. You can see more photos of Nava on the Clannad website. Just click on puppies page, then click on "red girl" .

Nava (pronounced like lava) is named for the Navarro River and the Navarro Winery close by. Nava means beautiful in the ancient Hebrew language. She really is beautiful. Do I sound like a new parent or what?

If you check our web cam, you are likely to see Nava watching the birds or having a nap with the sea in the background. Even better, stop by and she will shake your hand.

Carl Jr. Our Resident Western Gull

2008-01-18T00:10:00.001-08:00

Carl has been coming to "breakfast" for a year now. He has become a popular part of our guests experience at Agate Cove Inn. He knows the routine and patiently waits on our sign for his morsels after everyone else has been served first. He is always there, rain or shine.

Carl is very territorial and isn't very good about sharing his breakfast with any of the other birds in the cove. If another bird stops by for a snack, he is quickly chased away by Carl. This comedy only adds to the morning entertainment.

We were worried in November when Carl was not showing up and then we realized that he was coming an hour later. Apparently no one told Carl that we had moved our clocks back an hour. He has adjusted to our daylight savings time now.

Carl is growing more handsome than ever these days. His new feathers are coming in and he no longer has the mottled look of a young gull. We have guests that check our web cam when they return to their homes just to watch Carl. (www.agatecove.com)
He is perched on our sign in the morning and the occasional afternoon.

This photo was sent to us from one of our Canadian guests.

Candlelight Inn Tour

2008-01-17T23:44:00.001-08:00

The inn was all dressed up for Christmas as we participated in the annual Candlelight Inn Tour. We opened our doors to many wonderful visitors and got the holiday season started with a joyful feeling and "good will toward men". The proceeds from the tour support the Big Brothers and Sisters organization. We were delighted to be a participant this year. Carolers from Mendocino
High School entertained us. We were so glad everyone enjoyed our sweet and savory goodies .

FYI Our lighted sled and deer are not Historical Review Board approved

Book Recommendations

2008-01-15T10:37:00.000-08:00

Our inn provides the perfect setting to escape into a good book. Our guests find a favorite spot in the garden, their decks or by their fireplaces to get lost in good reading. The sounds and sights of the sea only add to this relaxing experience. We have guests that pack more books than clothes for their "reading vacation". Whether you are an avid reader or only have time for an occasional read, we think our guests book recommendations will be a favorite part of this blog. Laraine

Fiction

The Power of One.............by Bryce Courtney
The Faithful Spy................by Alex Berenson
The Mask of Dimitrios.......by Eric Ambler
Ghosts of Spain.................by Giles Tremlett
Necessary Memories........by Clive James
As The Crow Flies............by Jeffrey Archer
The Outlanders.................by Diana Balbadon
A Thousand Acres............by Jane Smiley
Middlesex.........................by Jeffrey Eugenides

Girls of Riyadh..................by Raaja Alsanea
The Wife..........................by Meg Wolitzer
Chasing Kangaroos..........by Tim Flannery
The Kite Runner...............by Hossein Kalhed
Coming Home..................by Rosamund Pilcher
The Touch........................by Rosamund Pilcher
Bucking the Sun................by Ivan Doig
The Whistling Season........by Ivan Doig
A Soldier of Austria..........by John Biggins

Whales

2008-01-15T10:29:00.000-08:00

We saw the first whales spouting on January 1st. Watching the whales pass by the inn is something we never tire of watching.

Mendocino Bed and Breakfast Offers Winter Specials

2007-12-25T20:36:00.000-08:00

Get $50.00 off on your second night on a Sunday through Thursday stay! Check our Specials and Packages for more fun offers! Ask about the winter special for Agate Cove Inn.