WELCOME TO ROCKPORT???

Well, we have been having some exciting times here in Rockport! The crew from Disney was in town filming a new romantic comedy called "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. The film takes place in Sitka, Alaska and Rockport has been transformed to this Alaskan seaside village. It's been a bit strange to have totem poles in dock square, and Sitka, Alaska banners hanging from the signposts....but I will let you be the judge of that with photos of our lovely town....there have been a lot of star sightings around town of Sandra, Ryan, Mary Steenbergen (wonder where Ted Danson was?) and Betty White, as well as Sandra's husband, Jesse James. I was not so fortunate to see anyone famous, but it was exciting all the same! Check out the Motif #1, the Fish Shack, the Greenery, the Future home of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and several other local shops....looks familiar.....with a twist! 









I just love this last photo with the reflections.....it's been a fun week or so!

SNOW BEAUTIFUL!

We got over a foot of snow last Friday, and after all the snow, on Saturday we had a gorgeous sunny day with beautiful blue skies....I snapped this photo of our Linden Tree, all decked out in snow!! Just beautiful!!

MAKE IT GREAT IN 2008!! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our guests, family and friends! We hope you had an enjoyable celebration to ring in the New Year! We had a small but mighty celebration here this year, going out to enjoy the New Years Rockport Eve celebration, then coming back and toasting in 2008! My friend Morgan was able to join us at the last minute, and whipped out these fabulous little masks for us to wear!! Don't we look cute? I thought my mask made me look quite "owlish", and matched my haircolor completing "the look"!
We had a great time, and as everyone checked out this morning, I told them all to "Make it Great in 2008!"

Start making your plans now to come and stay at the Linden Tree Inn this year! Come and taste the "legendary" scones (as seen on Boston's MyFox ZipTrip to Rockport) Come to experience our Anglo-American hospitality for yourself, and you will see why it is so easy to fall in love with the Linden Tree Inn and Rockport! We look forward to seeing you in 2008!

NEW YEARS EVE!

What are you waiting for? It's time to make your reservation for New Years Eve! We still have some rooms available, and will gladly pick up your New Years Rockport Eve buttons for you so they will be waiting for you when you arrive! With a little bit later breakfast and checkout time, you can stay up late, and not miss breakfast or feel rushed to check out! Join us as we kick off our "Make it great in 2008" year!

A SCRAP RETREAT IS GREAT IN 2008!!!

Make Scrapbooking in 2008 Great!!!! Plan a trip to the Linden Tree Inn in Rockport MA and join in on our 3rd Annual Crop-Port in Rockport!! I am so excited about the scrap retreat here at the Linden Tree Inn this year! We had so much fun the last two years, I can't wait to see what this year will bring! Come and scrap all those Holiday pictures uninterupted with no kids, no needless phone interruptions, and no need to worry about the cooking and cleaning! We try to promote a relaxed, fun, scrapping atmosphere, with lots of good food, friendship and a fab scrapping goodie basket to take home. And don't forget all the scones you can eat for breakast!!!! Arrangements can be made with area spa services for massages, pedicures or manicures. Let us know when you make your reservation if that is something you would be interested in.
This year I have decided to have more days available for the Scrap Retreat. I am going to offer retreat time from January 10th through January 21. Come for any two or more days that fit your schedule. We still have good availablility left for January 11th-17th, and limited availablility from the 17th-22. You will have your own scrap space to set up for the whole time you are here with 24 hour acccess, use of a Sizzix die cutter with at least 10 alphabet sets, and over 100 dies and embossing dies, punches, rubber stamps, and a variety of other tools. The cost for 2 nights is $220, which includes tax, meals, drinks, snacks, your own guest room with private bath, and an awesome goodie basket. Special pricing for extended stays or for adding an extra day or two to your 2 night reservation! Because of our affordable pricing, we do not discount for shared rooms, nor do we assign shared rooms, every scrapper has their own guest room with private bath. We require a 50% non-refundable deposit to hold your place, with the balance due on arrival. On reciept of deposit, you will be sent a questionnaire to fill out regarding any food allergies and preferences for drinks and snacks. If you would like to register, you can post a comment, email us at ltree@shore.net or give us a call at 1-800-865-2122 or 1-978-546-2494.
So when faced with all those holiday photos that are just begging to be scrapped, make you reservation to come and "Crop-Port in Rockport" this January!!! Bring along a friend or two, or maybe a family member....make it a girl's weekend crop! So take some time for yourself, and make it a getaway to the Linden Tree Inn Scrap Retreat!
And now for some photos from last years retreat:
The living room all set up for the scrappers to arrive, with goodie baskets on chairs! Each scrapper has half of a 6 foot table, their own light, wastebasket for scraps, pencil holder, and a small caddy for tools.


Sizzix machines and dies available for you to use, I have over 10 alphabets and lots of different sized dies, as well as many other tools that you can use, along with loads of rubber stamps, small sewing machine, paper crimpers, Fastenator stapler, Clickit, Crop-o-Dile, small light table for stencil dry embossing, and all kinds of paper punches.....
There is also a computer with a scanner and printer for your use if you should need to print out more pictures or journaling. Photo paper available for purchase, or bring your own...

A fully stocked snack table for all your afternoon or late night munchies! Let us know your favorite scrappy snack, and we will try to have it available! The chocolate is always in abundance at a Linden Tree Inn scrap retreat!
Pat works on her project, while Anne takes a short break from her scrapping.

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE

This evergreen tree was sitting in our backyard, all covered with snow. Once we got started on the deck project, we decided that we are going to clear this space out this spring and cut the tree down. We thought that it was such a lovely shape, wouldn't it make a lovely Christmas tree?Here is a view of the tree from the top deck of the carriage house.....it really looks like the perfect tree for our living room! John cuts the tree down, 2 days before Christmas.


Here she is, standing in the living room , all ready to decorate!




All decked out, isn't she a beauty? The boughs were perfect to hang our ornaments from and really show them off. (She does look like she is leaning a bit in this photo, but I think it is the photographer!!)



Lovely In the glow of the lights, this year's tree is the prettiest one ever!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

John and I would like to wish all our Linden Tree Inn guests and friends a very happy holiday time with your family and friends! Peace, Love and Happiness to you all.