Good Day Sunshine!

I slept with the window open last night. The wind dancing in the trees, the crickets and cicadas singing their songs. Such a soothing melody combined with the sweet smell of fresh air hinting at morning rain. Autumn is approaching and as I retrieve the pumpkins from storage I am filled with excitement. Waking to…

The old man on the mountain. Presley came to us as a stray. When we first purchased The Secret he would show up to every wedding, during fireworks and thunderstorms. We would give him treats and love then the next day he would be gone, usually with the treat left behind. I would put notes…

Hi! Ho! Jose’ here at The Secret Bed and Breakfast!! Kris came out to the barn yesterday and it looked like she was carrying a pack on her back. Now, I am familiar with such things since that is what donkeys are known for. As a matter of fact I believe one of my ancestors…

The main lodge of The Secret was constructed in 1965 by M.G. Weaver who was the owner of Peoples Telephone Company. Upon completion he occupied it as his personal residence. He also owned a local park called Canyon Land Park which was a small amusement park. According to the previous owners, Jeff Cook told them…

Fireflies or Lightning bugs, what do you know them as? Did you know that approximately 40 percent of 10,000 Americans surveyed said they call them both? They are called Fireflies by 30.4 percent while 29.1 percent call them lightning bugs. North and central Alabamians are more likely to use lightning bug while south Alabama is…

Where did you get that chair? That is a question that we get asked quite often. We actually inherited the chair when we purchased the bed and breakfast. I call it my “Edith Ann” chair, which all of my older guests understand but the younger ones give me a puzzled look! If you don’t know…