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Manior Hovey |
As you saw in my previous post, we spent 3 nights at Manior Hovey in Southeastern Quebec. It was an amazingly beautiful, elegant and relaxing spot, on the lake. The staff and service was some of the finest I have ever experienced. And as you can see, the grounds were gorgeous. Just 37 rooms, so it was quiet and so relaxing.
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Peonies in the Garden at Manior Hovey |
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Peonies blooming in just one day! |
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Me, relaxing in an adirondack chair, sketching and watercoloring. |
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view of the lake, in my sketchbook |
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from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio |
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My sweet husband, Don. |
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View of the garden and the lake at Manior Hovey |
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on Lake Massawippi |
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sketching and watercolor on the lake |
I'll show you my complete Quebec sketchbook, in a later post.
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cocktails on the lake at Manior Hovey |
Yes, it was a splurge for us! But I'd worked the prior days in Montreal and Quebec City...and well, life is short. Enjoy it when you can!
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Yoga Poses in Public Places on Lake Massawippi, Quebec, Canada |
I'm from Montreal, and now live in the Laurentians - but how lovely and gorgeous are the Eastern Townships - and even more amazing that you were able to meet a favourite author by chance! Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is just the right size bites of delicious fruit on a hot summer's (or late spring day). So glad you've enjoyed your visits here north of the border - and how delightful to see these images, see your sketches and read about your experiences. :)
ReplyDeletethanks! so nice to hear from you. I loved Montreal!! hope you get to go back often.
DeleteI just looked up the Laurentians. Oh my gosh, gorgeous country!
DeleteI actually really don't like the city anymore - I can't stand the energy, but that's just a personal thing. It still holds magic and mysteries, and I miss the eclectic mix of certain "old country" areas - but the general day to day - not all. Like all "relocations" there are pros and cons, and so we adapt. But I definitely prefer "cottage country" now.
DeleteI've just read your next post about the food - and wow, it looks so good - I felt like I could pluck things off my screen and enjoy! Definitely makes for a visual treat and I'm sure you and your husband were delighted! Once again, glad that you were both able to enjoy your trip and spend sometime also relaxing - all work and no play is not an artist's way. And I have to say, I really enjoy your creations - the way you so imaginatively create and combine mediums is fascinating.
thanks again!! and today's blog post, tea in the library at Manior Hovey.... soo very civilized! :-)
DeleteI've followed and read some more - I'm so glad you had such a wonderful trip and time in Montreal and surrounding areas - and I'm sure you will be equally entertained and enthralled with Quebec City. So wonderful to share along in your travels and adventures. :)
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