Currently Reading: Berlin

Last year, two local business owners, Terri Street of Atlantic Retreat and Dr. Jeff Michael of Optimal Health Chiropractic, combined forces to bring a new kind of event to Berlin, MD—one that focused on a holistic approach to health and … Continue reading →

It was very fitting that this weekend we took a trip to Annapolis, after all it is Presidents Day weekend.  I’ve been to downtown Annapolis countless times. I’ve done the state house tour when I was school aged, although my … Continue reading →

The past month, since moving in, has been a busy one – moving and getting settled. The Humphrey’s House has been made very cozy. We have pictures on the walls and the little touches that make a house a home. … Continue reading →

It’s 6:30 am on Assateague Island. The mist is just starting to clear over the dunes—the day is ripe with a feeling of new beginnings. People arrive with kites in various hues, holding them high above their heads in a … Continue reading →

After a summer of committing to the Buy Local Challenge, which involved only buying locally grown produce and products from locally owned businesses, it was only natural when we purchased the Humphreys House, that we would want to continue the … Continue reading →

When thinking of the winter season in a coastal town, what comes to mind? Blistering wind? Frigid temperatures? Snow-covered beaches? Cold rain? All of the above. There is no better way to relax, warm up, and get a little rosy-cheeked … Continue reading →

The Delmarva Peninsula possesses an extensive variety of environments, including islands, tidal wetlands, swamps, fields and primeval forests. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in this region over the past 10 years. Birding is a longtime hobby of … Continue reading →

Out with 2011, in with 2012! There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and relish in the upcoming year that will be filled with new possibilities. Socially speaking, there is plenty to do and see and even more … Continue reading →

If you haven’t made plans for the last few minutes of 2011 and the first new minutes of 2012, don’t worry. A few towns on the Delmarva coast have traditions of lowering over-sized odd objects from the top of landmarks … Continue reading →

The Waystead Inn is bound to become a memorable icon in the downtown Berlin vicinity. Like many early 1900’s-built buildings in the Berlin area, the Waystead was completely gutted, remodeled, and put back together to become an old house with … Continue reading →

Are you ready for 2012, yet? It’s fast approaching! It’s just one week away – time to decide what you’re going to be doing on the big night. If you’re hoping to get reservations for dinner somewhere, get a hotel … Continue reading →

In a few days Christmas will be over, the temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, and conditions will be perfect for removing holiday lights, dragging a dying evergreen tree out of the house, and hauling holiday decorations up the attic stairs … Continue reading →