The idea of “Romance” might make Winey & Cheesy Blush, however it’s what we are all about here at L’Auberge Provencale!

We are delighted to announce that L’Auberge Provencale has been selected as one of the Top Ten Most Romantic Inns in the country by iLoveInns.com

The inns selected are not just nominated for their beautiful locations and gracious hospitality, but also for countless other details that add elements of surprise and joy, and that give couples a memory of a lifetime.

As American Historic Inns President Deborah Sakach puts it, “This annual award recognizes world-class innkeepers who have created remarkable romantic environments for couples.” AHI searched the U.S. for the most romantic bed & breakfasts that invite lovers to relax and enjoy quality time with each other. Each inn has something special to offer; from countryside manors, waterfront beauties, an urban escape or secluded seaside estates. From over 19,000 Inns, the Top 10 Romantic Inns have been carefully selected for overall romantic attributes–scenic setting and location, interior beauty and design, subtle yet personable hospitality, pampering amenities and creative activities.  Each inn offers a variety of romantic offerings personalized for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Our guest raved, ravished and begged over the recipe for our Signature Housemade Granola!  With a little persuasion from our favorite duo, Winey & Cheesy, we are giving up the secret formula. No worries, if you’re not the gifted gourmet; we serve our Granola fresh every morning and have it available for sale in 12oz bags!

From the kitchen at L’Auberge Provencale to yours at home, we hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Honey (or Maple Syrup)
1 cup Wheat Germ
2 tb. Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Salt
7 cups Oats
3 cups Coarsely Chopped Nuts
2 cups Raisins, Cranberries & Currents

Directions:
-Combine Oil, Honey, Wheat Germ, Salt and Vanilla Extract in large bowl. Mix well.
-Add oats and nuts. Mix until combined.
-Bake at 375° until golden brown. Stir often.
-Stir in Raisins, Cranberries & Currents
-Allow to cool and serve!

Romantic Homes Magazine featured L’Auberge Provencale in their April 2010 issue.

The article, Country Comfort, highlights all of the small touches that make L’Auberge Provencale worthy of being your favorite romantic getaway. Winey and Cheesy thoroughly enjoyed this editorial; of course they like anything that has to do with fine food, wine and decor!

We hope you enjoy it as well.

This is the more fun friend of Bernadette

Winey and Cheesey tried to stop her, but there was something across the rode from our Villa La Campagnette which was just too fun!  Suddenly Bernadette disappeared!  After much agonizing searching and one day later we found that our little girl was now in prison! (metaphorically speaking).  I rushed to the rescue and sprung her loose from jail.  She is now happily frolicking in the snow with some of her buddies.

Bernadette frolicking in the Snow