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The Spring Awakening of Chincoteague and Assateague

April 24th, 2012 by Gail

Chincoteague and Assateauge Islands fully awaken in May. All shops and restaurants that were closed for the winter re-open. Scenic cruises to view the wild ponies of Assateague Island and charter fishing cruises resume after a winter hiatus. The weather is mild, the crowds slim. It’s a wonderful time to spend a few days at Island Manor Chincoteague Island Bed and Breakfast.

Assateague wild ponies

Get close to the Assateague Wild Ponies with a scenic cruise.

There are several fun events on the community calendar in May, 2012:

  • Migratory Bird Celebration, May 12. Celebrate the spring migration at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Second Saturday Art Stroll, May 12. Shops and art galleries stay open late and host special events.
Chincoteague Island Flounder Tournament

How many big fish can you catch?

  • Acoustic Music Series, Big Wide Grin, May 26. A 3 Peace Band, soulfully acoustic. Sure to be a fabulous show.
  • Blessing of the Fleet, May 27. Remember Chincoteague’s roots as a fishing village.

Help us celebrate the arrival of spring with one of the above events, or simple come for a few days of peace and quiet. Bring binoculars and scan the skies and shores for migrating waterfowl. Bring a good book and a good friend.

Call a 1-800-852-1505 or visit the reservations page of Island Manor House, an Assateague Bed and Breakfast.

The 2012 Chincoteague Daffodil Festival

March 10th, 2012 by Gail

Daffodil Festival Chincoteague Island

Stay at our Chincoteague Island Bed and Breakfast during the Daffodil Festival, April 14, 15.

I wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o’er vales and hills, 

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils; …

 

The waves beside them danced; but they 

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: …

 

…oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye 

Which is the bliss of solitude; 

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils.

- William Wordsworth, 1804

 

If daffodils have inspired a poem that has endured for hundreds of years, it’s because their beauty and wonderfully playful spirit is timeless. William Wordsworth often revisited the image of dancing daffodils that once he saw, just as those of us who have read his poem revisit them in our own minds’ eye.

Daffodils are the herald of spring. When we see them pushing forth from the ground, we know that warmer days will soon be upon us. Daffodils mean life; they mean tilled farmland and growing food. They mean long summer evenings and the romance that accompanies them. All that, in one frilly, yellow flower.

The 2012 Chincoteague Daffodil Festival takes place April 14 and 15. Accompanying the daffodils will be Chinctoeague’s annual Flower, Home & Garden Show and Annual Spring Craft Show. It is a very festive occasion and a wonderful time to visit the island. We invite you to stay at The Island Manor House Chincoteague Bed and Breakfast while you’re here.

Spring at the Island Manor, Chincoteague!

March 12th, 2011 by karen

Narcisos / Daffodils

Spring has sprung on beautiful Chincoteague Island!  What a perfect time to enjoy our little island, as the local businesses reopen for the upcoming season you are able to stroll main street’s art galleries and gift shops before the summer-season crowds arrive.  April 9th  and 10th we celebrate with the annual Daffodil festival, Chincoteague Center’s Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show and Annual Spring Craft Show.  In addition, participating galleries and shops are open extended hours with special events on Saturday April 9th with the kick off of Chincoteague’s 2nd Saturday Art Stroll.

 More information on these events can be found at http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/   We invite you to come and enjoy a visit at the Island Manor House; our courtyard is popping with daffodils, tulips and crocus.  We are located just a few minutes away from Assateague Island with its abundance of flora and fauna.  Why not treat yourself to a Spring get-away?

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