Whitehouse Blog Post
December 13th 2008
A well anticipated winter has finally arrived in Nelson. The deep-rooted long-standing Whitehouse is no stranger to the copious amounts of snow blanketing the building as it nestles silently amongst the white landscape. Just outside the doors, downtown residents shovel their allocated footpath space while community patrons sidestep carefully over the fresh snow and ice. The fresh flakes muffle any noise through the streets, it’s a silent wonderland. Inside, melodies fill the lounge area as guests unwind with a book and relax into the warmth of the stone fireplace. Aromas of diverse recipes from far flung regions waft from the kitchen as cooking company converse and reveal ingredients. People are planning adventures, exploring local culture, deliberating if Nelson is the place for them, searching for a permanent abode in their new town.
Everyone has a story and each is unique in their own way. One guest proclaims that visiting Nelson is ‘like coming home for the first time.’ Others admit to planning a two day stay in Nelson; it has now been two weeks. At the centre of this activity, an underlying enthusiasm in conversation and tone reflects the recent turn of a new season. A new Kootenay winter dawns on the Whitehouse while the local community and travelers alike, enjoy the refreshing change.