Today it happened. Two beautiful women came to tour the garden and part way through the tour just as I was telling them how  Memory Garden Retreats has also become a Bed and Breakfast, they turned and asked, "Can we stay tonight?"

Wow. That is how I thought it might happen. The garden on the river setting is so inviting. Some even comment that it makes you think you are in the Muskokas. And now that there are three kayaks for guests to use it is even more cottage-like.

So as it becomes August and another anniversary of my late husband, George's death (fourth) I feel so blessed to be able to share this wonderful garden and home resource with these new guest friends. It feels so right. George worked so many hours on home improvement projects. He was always changing (improving) something. In fact everything around the home and garden was always a a work in progress. AND NOW I realize, I get to do all the fun stuff-having guests and enjoying their delight with this gem of a place.

Again--Thank you universe. I feel grateful to be the steward of this special memory place. The lillies all opened this week and the fragrance is devine. As I tour people I keep pointing out how nice the peegee hydranges are looking these days and the showy stone crop and the bee balm. I guess it all looks pretty spectacular.

So spectacular that very special wedding photos were taken in this garden in July. Congratulations. The bride's grandfather was a special friend of George and this made the photos even more special.

So many pleasant surprises this summer.