Dear Honey Run Friends,
I think we are all going a bit stir-crazy with this pandemic. Information is changing by the minute, and we have five different opinions on how we should best protect ourselves from the coronavirus. It can be unnerving to know just the right thing to do while not completely giving up on living. We are a mobile society in America, and we have the means and like to travel. Being stuck in our homes challenges our mental health. I hope that you are doing well during this phase of the pandemic, and I pray that you are able to find healthy outlets to help you cope with your cabin fever.
I have been trying to sit outside a little bit more. I turn the television off, just sit, and enjoy the summer breeze. I was blessed with a thunderstorm yesterday, and I found peace through the falling water over the forest. There is something soothing about hearing the sound of the water and watching the leaves of the trees flitter as each new raindrop falls to the earth. Watching the water pool in the low points of the ground became mesmerizing.
While the storm was short lived, it brought the life-giving water the plants need to continue their growing. It brought a coolness in the air that offered a temporary relief from the stifling summer heat. And then, almost as fast as it arrived, it was gone. The sun returned and the summer day continued.
I pray you are enjoying your summer and finding time to listen to the rain. I pray that this storm known as the coronavirus will leave as fast as it came and allow us to return to life as we knew it. I look forward to the day that I can shake hands and hug people without concern. I look forward to being able to smile again at people when I pass them in the store rather than making funny eyes at them above my mask. I do not know what we are to learn yet from this pandemic, but I pray the lesson is over soon and we can move on to the next chapter of life. I pray you all remain healthy, safe, and sane through this pandemic.
Your tired-of-the-pandemic Innkeeper,
Jason
I always enjoy your letters – this was one that really was close to the best !
Well spoken, Jason.
We are remembering you and the Inn in our prayers, and look forward to seeing you soon!
In Jesus’ name,
Joe and Karen Silvestri
I understand…I too am pandemic tired.
I hope you are able to stay safe as well.
Have always loved Honey Run. I am from the Marge days, long ago. She was such a blessing.
I haven’t seen her in ages. Wondered if she is still there?
Take Care!
Jan
Dear Jason,
Thank you for your letter, it expresses how many of us are feeling. My husband and I have planned a short stay this week at the Inn for our anniversary. It is a much needed getaway!
Irena Brawley
Jason, you nailed it! It is so true that the lack of physical greetings and warm facial expressions creates an emotional void. I think this is how those living alone or in nursing facilities feel on a regular basis. As we learn to empathize may we choose to reach out intentionally.
I love your poetic embrace of the thunderstorm. I was right there with you.
Until we meet again at the Inn,
Linda S
Hello,
I must start out by saying that I love love The Inn at Honey Run. My husband and I discovered it only about 3 years ago. The first time we stayed there was on Valentine’s Day and when we got to our Honeycomb I had a dozen roses that my husband arranged to have delivered! So, needless to say, I have fond memories. Your restaurant is my absolute favorite.
I loved your description of the thunderstorm….I could almost see it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Hope to be there soon
Always live your letters, Jason.
My husband and I have been going to the Inn for thirty years. We started staying there on our honeymoon when we both needed to get away from work, and wanted to be close to nature.
I look forward to your letters as it takes us there to enjoy the beauty if not just vicariously.
Janet Mahon
You so beautifully expressed your thoughts and feelings. I love hearing the rain fall, the sun shine and looking for a rainbow. Look forward to retuning to the Inn in the future. Stay safe and well.
Have stayed at the Inn as well as dined with you previously . Would love to visit again. However, we cannot dine inside at the present time. Are you offering outside dining?
Cynthia, we do not provide outdoor dining for Tarragon, but we have truly closed seating to allow for 6 feet between each table. We also offer room service to all rooms to provide additional social distancing.
Thank you for your letter. Missing your beautiful location.
Looking forward to spending our 35th wedding anniversary at the Inn. So very glad that you are open during the pandemic. We haven’t missed an August 10th since we tied the knot in 1985. We have almost completed our goal of staying in every room.
Exactly everything I have been thinking and feeling. I pray you are right and we can return to our lives, no matter what anyone’s normal is, it’s important to them. Let a us pray this will be so. Thank you, God bless you.
My husband and I were blessed to start off our honeymoon by spending our wedding night at the Inn on August 13th, 1988. We came straight to the Inn in our wedding attire. Of course we were starving since it’s impossible to eat at your own reception so we stopped at McDonald’s to get food to bring along! We must have been quite a sight back in those days…it was late and I’m sure they didn’t see that everyday. For many years we were able to keep that tradition of staying at the Inn for our anniversary, as well as other times of the year. Unfortunately, over the years we have not been able to keep up with the tradition. I hope one day we can get back to making it a yearly (at least) visit. We don’t live very far, but it feels like we are a million miles away when we get to enjoy and relax during our time at the Inn. Such fond memories. Truly a beautiful reminder of God’s never ending love for us! God bless you and hopefully we will get to meet you sometime soon! Through Him~ The Mazzari’s
What a wonderfully honest perspective…
It is refreshing to know that we are not alone in our feelings.
We are looking forward to coming in November to celebrate our 46th anniversary..
Thank you for your thoughts…
Patty and Steve
I always look forward to your letters.
I finally got there to visit late last month. What a peaceful wonderment all of it is. I am trying to plan some actual time there other than an hour or so…seems like I am still putting out a variety of mini business and family fires. Also, I absolutely love the recipes and pictures!! Major yummy!
Take care