Passport to New England

21st Annual Concord Museum Garden Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Hawthorne Inn Innkeepers) — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:05:00 +0000

The famed Concord spokesman for individualism and self-reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once wrote, "When I go into a good garden, I think, if it were mine, I should never go out of it."This year the Concord Museum is celebrating 21 years of "going into good gardens" on the anual Concord Garden Tour.

The Museum's Garden Tour has become a New England tradition for garden lovers from near and far. Each of the nine private gardens reflect the individual interests and passions of the owners and thier families and will inspire both new gardeners designing their first perennial bed and accomplished landscapers with acres of "garden rooms".

The tour of Concord-area gardens is self-guided and self-paced. Garden-goers should arrive at the Museum to pick-up a map prior to starting out. Tickets are good for either or both days, but each garden may only be visited once. The Museum Shop is filled with garden-related gifts and visitors are invited to admire the Museum's beautifully restored gardens.

Friday and Saturday June 4-5, 2011 (rain or shine) 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Tickets at the door for non-members $38.
Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts 01742
tel: 978-369-9763 www.concordmuseum.org

Visit Cape Cod Museums

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:24:00 +0000

Cape Cod has a great variety of museums -- giving you the history of what makes Cape Cod so special. Here are a few for your consideration and to help you plan your time on the Cape:

Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun 12pm-4pm mid-March to mid-December. Exhibits and displays featuring the Cape’s turbulent maritime heritage. Interactive exhibits the whole family will enjoy. Adults $5; seniors/students $4; under 7 free. 135 South Street, Hyannis. 508-775-1723.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 11am-3pm Wed-Sun through Dec; Jan for special programs only; Feb-Mar Thurs-Sun 11am-3pm; April Wed-Sun 11am-3pm. Exhibits feature the Cape’s flora & fauna including whales, indigenous birds, mollusks and much more. Interactive children’s activities. Three nature trails. Lectures, workshops. Adults $8; Seniors $7; ages 3-12 $3.50; under 3 are free. 869 Rte. 6A, Brewster. 508-896-3867.

Centerville Historical Museum, Tue-Sat 12pm-4pm through 12/12. Permanent collection includes period rooms, furniture, Sandwich glass, Elmer Crowell carved birds, Revolutionary & Civil War uniforms and weaponry, vintage dolls and toys. $6; seniors/students $5; children under 8 free. 513 Main St., Centerville. 508-775-0331.

Edward Gorey House, Wed-Sat 11am-4pm and Sun 12pm-4pm through 10/3; 10/4-12/19: Fri & Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; mid-April Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Celebrating the life and works of Edward Gorey. Featuring and exhibit on Edward Gorey’s children’s books. Adults $5, students & seniors $3, children 6-12 $2. 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3909.

JFK Hyannis Museum, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm through October; Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm in Nov & Dec; mid-April Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Multimedia exhibit of Kennedy photos and videos. 18 & over $5; 10-17 $2.50; under 10 free. 397 Main Street, Hyannis. 508-790-3077.

Provincetown Museum & Pilgrim Monument, 9am-5pm April 1 through November 30, extended summer hours. Monument commemorates Pilgrims’ first landing in America. Walk to the top & view Plymouth & Boston on a clear day. Museum houses exhibits on the Pilgrims, the Mayflower & local history. $7 adults, $5 seniors/students 15 & older. Children 4-14 $3.50, under 3 are free. High Pole Hill, Provincetown. 508-487-1310.

Salt Pond Visitor Center, 9am-4:30pm daily, with extended summer hours. Main visitor facility for the Cape Cod National Seashore. Orientation movies, museum, bookstore, trails, restrooms. Nauset Road, Eastham. 508-255-3421.

Sandwich Glass Museum, daily 9:30am-5pm Apr-Dec; closed in January; 9:30am-4pm Wed-Sun in Feb & Mar. Over 5,000 glass creations. Exhibits and demonstrations. $5 adults; $1.25 kids 6-14; free 6 & under. 129 Main St., Sandwich. 508-888-0251.

So make your reservations today, and we look forward to seeing you all on the Cape at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa-- where nature is majestic, history abounds, and food is great. A place where you can leave your daily stress at the Sagamore Bridge, kick off your shoes, and roam the beaches that abound. Make your reservations online at www.whalewalkinn.com or call us at 508-255-0617.

Theatre Productions Around Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:02:00 +0000

Cannot believe that it is the middle of September already. Seems like we were just hunkering down for Earl--who by the way, got way more hype than he deserved. We had rain from 8:30 pm to 4:00 am, and could have served breakfast outdoors, it was that beautiful the next day. Unfortunately, we had all the furniture tied up, but have been having breakfast outside since.

The weather is really beautiful right now. It is those clear bright days and cool nights. The moon seems bigger than ever and it is only a half moon. Soon we will have a harvest moon to brighten our sky.September is a great month to take advantage of the arts and entertainment that abounds on Cape Cod.

After a day of enjoying different galleries on Cape Cod, take advantage of the night life offered by our many off Broadway theatres. Here are a few choices:
Annual Tennessee Williams Festival in Provincetown -- "Under the Influence" -- September 23 -26
Danny Casolaro Died For You -- Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, 8 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 16-Oct. 17, Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet, $34, students $17, 508-349-9428.
The Glass Menagerie -- Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17-Oct. 10, $20, youth under 21 $15, 508-432-2002.
The Odd Couple -- Academy Playhouse, Main Street, Orleans, 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 31, $20, 508-255-1963.
Side Man -- Cape Rep Theatre, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Sept. 16-Oct. 17, (7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6), Route 6A, Brewster, $25, 508-896-1888.
Diff’rent -- 8 p.m., Sept. 16-19, Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford St., Provincetown, $33.50, 866-811-4111.

Oh, and the beaches are also awaiting your arrival. Book your reservations today, either on-line or give us a call at 800-440-1281. Have a romantic weekend getaway!

Cape Cod Wineries, Breweries and Potato Chips

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:58:00 +0000

This weekend was Truro's Treasure Weekend. They have a great antique and flea market on Saturday and Sunday. I found some really pretty celluloid boxes. I always remember my Aunt Olive, whose doll now lives at the Inn, having a set on her dresser. I was fascinated by them, then and now. This year one of our guests found an oil painting on wood. Looks like something he will be able to take to the Antiques Road Show.

The festivities close with the annual "Grape Stomp and Jazz Festival" at the Truro winery. Yes, I did say winery. I know when you think of wineries, you may first think of the New York Finger Lakes , California's Napa Valley, of course, but rarely would you think of Cape Cod. Well, about 20 minutes from the Whalewalk Inn is the Truro Winery. From the road you will see clusters of purple Cabernet franc and chardonnay grapes, and further up the blue-tinged Merlot grapes. Dave Roberts and his family bought the winery in 2007. They make a selection of six different wines which are sold all over the Cape, especially at Windmill Liquors, right around the corner from the Inn. So add a tour and wine tasting at the winery as part of your stay at the Inn on Cape Cod. There is a charge for the tasting, but you do get a nice commemorative wine glass to add to your collection.

If you prefer organically grown products, there is a winery in Falmouth, the Cape Cod Winery. The Lazzaris have cultivated a vineyard of not only European grape varieties, but several French-American hybrids. They grow grapes without using any pesticides.If you are taking a day trip to Nantucket, there is a winery there also, The Nantucket Vineyard. Here they make a variety of white and red wines with grapes from Washington State. Next door houses the Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery.

If beer is your thing to make or just to drink, you must visit Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis. Some of their choices of beer are Cape Cod Red, India Pale Ale, Beach Blonde, Summer Ale, Harvest, Porter, the award winning Dunkell-Weizen, Berry Merry and Old Man Winter. Tours are on Saturday at 1:00 pm and Tuesdays at 11:00 am. They sell Growlers, which is a large refillable jug of beer, filled right from the tap. Just remember to wash your Growler before you get it refilled. (The Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory is close by for another informative tour, and free chips. Can also buy them at a discounted price.)

You don't have to travel from coast to coast to sample some really great wines and a terrific beer. And, Cape Cod Potato Chips are the best. Make your reservations today, design your own tour, and stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa for a relaxing, fun-filled time.

15% Discount on Cape Cod at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:45:00 +0000

The weather on Cape Cod has been absolutely fantastic. It is an amazing summer. You really should come down and take advantage of it. Put your bikes on the bike rack and come on over. Today went to Brewster and saw all the cyclists as we had lunch at El Guapo's, a great little Mexican restaurant right off the bike path. Food was good, the weather just right, and the scenery was the woodsier side of Cape Cod.

Now if you only have one day to spend on the Cape at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, we have some great one nighters at a 15% discount. OH! and if you happen to have an existing reservation and one of these nights below butts up against your reservation, and you want to extend your vacation, we will give you the 15% discount. The dates and rooms are:

Monday, August 16th in Main Inn Room 4 and Salt Box Cottage;

Saturday, August 21st in Main Inn Rooms 2, 3 and 4; and

Sunday, August 22nd in Carriage House 2 and Salt Box Cottage.

You can now book these one-night stays online, or give us a call today at 508-255-0617 and enjoy the 15% discount and all that Cape Cod has to offer.

Hiking the Many Trails of Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:00 +0000

"If beaches are Cape Cod's primary draw, its vast acreage of nature preserves and walking trails is a close second. Hiking or walking is an excellent and virtually cost-free way to see the geographic splendor and diversity of Cape Cod up close.

Cape Cod Pathways is the name of a network of trails across the Cape. It is constantly being expanded and when complete, will extend from Provincetown to Falmouth and Bourne and provide a connection between the seashore and the Cape's wooded interior.

On the Cape Cod Commission's website, you'll find a map showing 106 public walking trails along with descriptions of the trails, pictures, and links for more information about each. Of the 104 trails, 36 are within 1.5 miles of a public transportation route stop on Cape Cod."

Some of her favorites are:

"South Beach in Chatham, an area that has undergone extensive change since a storm-induced breach in North Beach in 1987.
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail in Wellfleet, a cool, mossy 1.25-mile loop in stunted oak and pine woods with a boardwalk through a cedar swamp.

Be sensible when you walk: Wear a hat and take sunscreen, water, and mosquito repellent."

July 22, Cape Cod Budget Living Examiner by Ellen Albanese

Make your reservations today at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa and enjoy the many great hiking and biking trails along the Cape.

Cape Cod -- 11 Things to Do to Bring Out the Kid in You

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:44:00 +0000

Remember all the simple fun you had as a kid when you visited the seashore, lake shore, or river shore? Well, here are 11 things you can do to bring back the kid in you, while visiting the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches. They are:

1. Go beach combing to collect shells, stones and even sea glass.

2. Climb a lighthouse -- Highland Light has some great views!

3. Play in the water, ride a wave, go body surfing -- lessons are available for all who want to be the great Kahuna.

4. Eat a cranberry (home grown in bread, pancakes, or jam), and try a wild beach plum. (We serve it as our jam for toast.

5. Hold a hermit crab.

6. Take a boat ride -- canoe, kayak, whale watching boat, deep sea fishing boat out of Rock Harbor, seal watching, or sail boat ride.

7. Create a Sand Sculpture and take a picture and send it home for all to see.

8. Catch a fish and eat a clam -- fish from shore, from a boat, in a pond, or in the sea. If you don't catch anything go to a great clam shack where clams, oysters and fish and chips abound.

9. Hike a quiet a woods -- enjoy 14 miles of self guided nature trails, listen to nature, and get energized with a brisk walk or a lazy stroll.

10 Enjoy a Campfire at the Beach -- every Monday and Wednesday at Nauset Light Beach at 7:30 during the month of July and 7:00 pm in August.

11. Book a room at the Whalewalk Inn and Spa -- start the day with an awesome breakfast, spend the day doing 1 through10, and partake of the many great restaurants for dinner. Then begins Cape night life -- an evening at the theatre, go to the drive-in for a double feature under the stars, live music and comedy at the Cape Cod Melody tent, or relax in your room with a brandy and a good book.

See you on Cape Cod!

Quahog Day on Cape Cod -- Doug Predicts 13 Weeks of Sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:16:00 +0000

What great and wonderful news from Cape Cod! Doug, the Cape's official quahog, traveled in style in a black limousine to the Quahog Day festivities at Hemisphere Restaurant to mark the first day of summer. Sort of like Punxsutawney Phil, Doug makes his summer prediction at these festivities. This year he predicts 13 weeks of sunshine -- so make your plans today to enjoy some summer sunshine on Cape Cod.

Also, a 10 minute drive from the Inn is Coast Guard Beach -- voted the 7th best beach in the US. It is a pristine beach where all enjoy the roar of the Atlantic. Dotted with surfers and swimmers it is the place to be on Cape Cod.

Make your reservations today at the Inn, and enjoy the summer fun -- and the great Cape Cod food, theatre, boating, golf, hiking, whale watching, and shopping.

Hawthorne Inn Continues to Green

noreply@blogger.com (Hawthorne Inn Innkeepers) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:01:00 +0000

Shipping a single bottle of Perrier Water to Massachusetts consumes 2 ounces of oil. About 2 billion pounds of non-recycled plastic bottles go into landfills annually. In our continued effort to "Go Green" the Hawthorne Inn provides our Guests with Walden Woods Aquifer water in re-usable glass bottles. Refreshing and environmentally friendly.

Walden Pond, of Henry Thoreau fame, is a great place to commune with Nature in Concord.

Whale-Watching

noreply@blogger.com (Hawthorne Inn Innkeepers) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:28:00 +0000

According to the World Wildlife Fund, Massachusetts is one of the top-ten whale-watching spots in the world! You can be dockside in less than an hour from the Hawthorne Inn. On board with a Naturalist you will head out 25 miles to the Stellwagen Bank and be treated to awe-inspiring sights of humpback, pilot, blue and a rare right whale breaching and spouting through the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. The season runs April-October.

For tour information:

Seven Seas Whale Watch. http://www.7seas-whalewatch.com/

Cape Ann Whale Watch. http://www.seethewhales.com/

Did you know: "Mobey Dick" was dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Thank you to the Readers of Cape Cod Life from The Whalewalk Inn & Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:49:00 +0000

A special thank you to the readers of Cape Cod Life Including Martha"s Vineyard & Nantucket magazine, who voted for us in the 2010 winners of "Best of the Cape and Islands."

We received the Outer Cape Silver For Best Bed and Breakfast. We are very pleased and excited.

The time you took to enter the Whalewalk Inn & Spa is most appreciated. Thank you again,

Kevin, Elaine, Heather, Brendan and all the Staff

Lunch with a Water View in Hyannis, Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:34:00 +0000

Wow, Memorial Day is fast approaching. Maritime Days on Cape Cod are also being celebrated with many great events throughout the weekend. We too are celebrating the first weekend of the season with our special deal. So book today for a great start to the summer.

In case you missed seeing it, here it is:

Book Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 28, 29, and 30) and add the 4th night -- Memorial Day (May 31) for free.

Also, Sunday night join us for a complimentary, old-fashioned hamburger and hot dog Bar-B-Q on the patio. The festivities will begin at 5:30 until 7:30. Bring your own favorite beverage and the rest will be provided.Book today to receive your 4th night free. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Direct bookings only – call or book on line today.

Today Kevin and I went picnic shopping in Hyannis. We decided to have lunch at Baxter's. It was a great setting right on the channel. Here you could watch the pleasure boats and the ferries coming and going. The sun was shining, the temperature fantastic and the food was yummy. President Kennedy used to pull up to Baxter's by boat and have lunch. He was a great fan of Baxter's and we will surely recommend it to our guests. Their menu boasts of all the great food that Cape Codders and visitors seek out. We had a lobster crab cake as an appetizer and both of us could not resist the call of the fried clam strips. There was chowdah' on the menu along with lobster rolls, fried fish, calamari, and steak and hamburgers for the land lubbers. We did get our shopping done for the Memorial Day picnic, found a new couch for Barn Suite 2, so now are just awaiting its delivery.

So come down and see us and experience all that the Cape has to offer. OH! and now you can book on line and receive confirmation immediately.

Tea Rooms on Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:49:00 +0000

Just thinking about our first tea party ever at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. It was to celebrate our granddaughter's 13th birthday. Party favors were antique tea cups found at some of our favorite haunts in Orleans. We served teas from Harney's Tea Company and "Uncle" Brendan was our charming server. We made heart shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, tarragon, grape and chicken sandwiches, radishes with tarragon butter, chocolate covered strawberries, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on bagel chips, hummus and cucumber sandwiches and a beautiful red velvet cake with purple fondant and silver stars -- as requested by the birthday girl.

Just as fine London restaurants are known for their afternoon tea , so is Cape Cod. Now you don't have to travel across the pond for this experience. Here we have some really quaint tea rooms for a light lunch or just a sweet treat in the afternoon.

Village Tea Room at Borsari Gallery, owned by Bob and Kathy Bosari, is on Route 6A in Dennis. Their converted gallery opened in December with Geroge Davidson from Scotland as its proprietor and tea master.

Off of route 28, Jeni Hennessey, a native of Fareham, England, owns the Tea Shoppe at Mashpee Commons. Here men, as well as women, enjoy her hearty lunch fare such as shepherd's pie.

Paula Hegarty, owner of Dunbar Tea Shop and Tea Room says that tea is very relaxing and therapeutic. Her shop is located on Water Street in Sandwich. This converted carriage house serves about twenty different kinds of loose-leaf teas, and the owners are developing their own blend with cranberry and essence of almond.

Beth's Special Teas Bakery & Cafe in Sandwich center is an Americanized tea and coffee/sandwich shop. Owned by Beth Giampietro, her place makes you feel like you are at Grandma's house.

So come down and enjoy the beauty of Cape Cod and the National Seashore and share in its heritage found in our local tea rooms. Remember our Memorial Day Special -- book Friday through Sunday (three nights) and stay Monday on us. See you soon!

Experience Cape Cod Restaurant Week, May 17 to May 23

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:32:00 +0000

Last night was girl's night out, so Heather and I went to Chillingsworth and there met innkeeper friends, Margaret and Rebecca. We took advantage of Restaurant Week and headed out to Brewster. We had a fabulous dinner for $25 per person. I started with Escargot, followed by Herb Roasted Pork Loin over mashed potatoes and spinach with a wonderful glaze of Rosemary-Fig Sauce. For desert, I had Pistachio Creme Brulee. It was great!

Some of the other menu choices ordered were Crab Crepes with Grilled Shrimp, Golden and Red Beet Carpaccio with Marinated Goat Cheese, Fig & Beet Drizzle, Miso Salmon with Daikon-Cucumber Relish, Creamy Mushroom Soup, and Flounder.

Drinks and gratuity were extra, but the Melon and Mango Martinis were delish!

Other restaurants that are favorites of ours and also offering a price fixed menu are: Nauset Beach Club, Red Pheasant Inn, Cape Sea Grille, Captain Linnell House, Chatham Bars Inn, l'Alouette Bistro, The Red Inn, Scargo Cafe, and Vining's Bistro. Menus to view are available on CapeCodWineAndDine.com.

So come on down to the Inn -- last weekend of off-season rates and dine out with great food at even greater prices

Come to The Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod for Memorial Day Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:43:00 +0000

Take a leisurely drive home the day after Memorial Day by staying an extra day on us.

Book Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 28, 29, and 30) and add the 4th night -- Memorial Day (May 31) for free.

Also, Sunday night join us for a complimentary, old-fashioned hamburger and hot dog Bar-B-Q on the patio. The festivities will begin at 5:30 until 7:30. Bring your own favorite beverage and the rest will be provided.

Book today to receive your 4th night free. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Direct bookings only – call or book on line today.

Come to Cape Cod, Enjoy Maritime Days--History, Water Adventures, and More

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:16:00 +0000

Yesterday, had an amazing day on Nantucket. The Steamship Authority put together an outing to see Nantucket. We left the inn at 9:30 (so you can see Nantucket and still have breakfast), and we set sail at 11:00 AM -- you could probably leave a little later and still have plenty of time to get there, but we all had to meet at 10:30. The ride over took an hour, and it was delightful. We had lunch on the boat as that was part of their tour for us. We immediately got on buses and had a drive around the island. It was a beautiful day and we had a very nice tour driver. Then it was on to the Whaling Museum. It is a great museum and gives a great historical account of the industry. Kevin says he couldn't have made it through the first day on the ship with the stench alone. After the tour we had some time to see the shops, experience the cobblestone streets, and enjoy the beauty of the area. We embarked on the Iyannough at 3:15 and were back at the Inn by 5:15 -- even saw the Kennedy Compound from the water.

So if you are planning to come to Cape Cod and stay at the Inn, maybe you would like to add a day, so you can take a trip to Nantucket. If you book with us, we can save you 20% on a round trip tickets. Schedules are available here or you can check on-line -- you can leave as early as 7:30 a.m., and come back as late as 9:00 p.m. for a full day on Nantucket.

If you like to Kayak see what this weekend has to offer:

Friday, May 14th take a Kayak trip on Big Pleasant Bay, South Orleans from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, reservations required at 508-240-1211. You will be given directions at the time of trip booking.
Kayak on Saturday, the 15th from Strong Island, Chatham. Again reservations are required and call 508-240-1211 for more information.
Sunday, May 16th, kayak the Islands in Little Pleasant Bay from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the number above for reservations.

We have a book at the Inn with other weekend events. So please ask to see it upon arrival, so you can plan your days. Oh, and don't forget whale watching. Another fun treat! Call today at 508-255-0617 for reservations at the Inn and join us for your seaside adventures.

Brewster, Cape Cod in Bloom Festival -- Vintage Rates Extended until May 3, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:01:00 +0000

Blog Special Only: Book this weekend for three nights and take advantage of 2000 rates. The weather for Friday looks amazing, Saturday a few clouds and the same for Sunday. The temperature will be in the 60s -- perfect weather to enjoy Brewster in Bloom. There will be antique sales, music, parade, chowdah' tasting and many more activities. So come on down to Cape Cod.

Check our special's page for details on the Vintage rates. They are good until Monday, May 3, 2010, so take advantage of the nice weather, the festivities in Brewster, and a romantic stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, which is beautifully coming into bloom.

Cape Cod Golf

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Get the jump on all your friends and come to Cape Cod for amazing golf. The Captain's Course has a great deal going for those with 36 hole stamina. If you are ready for tournament play, sign up today for Bass River Golf Club's Patriot's day Golf Tournament. If you just want 9 holes Chequesett Neck or Highland Links are a great choice -- both offering amazing vistas of the bay and ocean. Or, you can play 9 at Chequesett have lunch at the Bookstore and then drive to Highland Links for another 9 -- a full and great day of golf. The Hyannis Golf Course is great fun with some quite hilly lies to challenge your abilities. Then there is Blue Rock, rated as one of the top Executive Courses, has 4 challenging water holes -- actually got my first par on hole number 9 there. These are just a few of the golfing choices on the Cape. There is some more information below about each one of them.

Take advantage of our April special with 2000 rates. You will need to book three nights for this special, and it does come with a full gourmet breakfast. OH!, and best of all it can be used for a three-night weekend getaway. So pack your clubs and come and visit at the Inn.

The Captains Golf Course
1000 Freeman's Way, Brewster, MA (877) 843-9081There are two championship-rated courses to choose from – Port and Starboard36 Hole Special --Play 18 holes in the morning on one of our courses and the afternoon round on the other course. THE AFTERNOON GREEN FEE IS FREE! The afternoon round must be played after 1:00 p.m. and a cart fee is required. This offer is valid EVERYDAY.Expiration Date: June 13, 201016th Annual Patriot's Day Golf TournamentBass River Golf Club, Yarmouth -- 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, with awards dinner at 5:30 p.m at Skippy's. Presenting sponsor is Captain Parker's Pub. Hosted by the Yarmouth Area Chamber and Yarmouth Restaurant Association.

Chequessett Neck Golf Course
680 Chequessett Neck Rd., Wellfleet, MA (508) 349-3704Chequessett is a nine hole semi-links golf course with separate tees to accommodate eighteen holes. The golf course boasts numerous water hazards, small undulating greens and is well bunkered making it a unique Cape Cod experience!

Highland Links Golf CourseLighthouse Rd., North Truro MA (508) 487-9201 Fax: (508) 487-0275 Heralded as Cape Cod's oldest golf course, perhaps its most scenic, the Highland Links in North Truro is one of America s golf treasures, perched high along windswept bluffs overlooking the Atlantic next to the vintage Cape Cod Light.

Hyannis Golf Course
Iyanough Road Rt. 132, Hyannis MA (508) 362-2606 Centrally located, the Hyannis Golf Club is minutes from downtown Hyannis and Barnstable Airport. Noted for extremely fast smooth greens & rolling tree-lined terrain, the course features 4 holes with water hazards, a warm wood paneled lounge with large screen TV and excellent views of the course, and a 55-station Practice Range with 3 Practice Greens. Golf School and Private Lessons available.

Blue Rock Golf Course
48 Todd Rd., South Yarmouth (508) 398-9295 Blue Rock is meticulously maintained and measures 3,000 yards from the professional tees. Holes range from 103 to 255 yards, with the ninth as Blue Rock's signature hole. At 169 yards over water to a kidney-shaped green, this hole was named one of Cape Cod's 18 best. Blue Rock’s Academy of Golf, led by PGA Professional Patrick Fannon, uses the latest technology, including P3Pro Swing Analysis, to accelerate learning, monitor student progress and help them understand their swing.

Special Spring Break Rate for All of April -- Events, Theatre and The Whalewalk Inn & Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:47:00 +0000

Happy Easter to all and a wonderful Spring Season enjoying all that Nature has to offer. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the Inn, where you can experience all that Cape Cod has to offer.

Because of the great response that we received for our Vintage Rate Special, we have decided to continue this special for the month of April, 2010. So here it is: To paraphrase FDR: “What this country needs to grow is a ‘New Deal’ in the New Year.” We are Rolling Back Room Rates to the year 2000 – a Y2K Bonanza!Book

3 or more nights for an April 2010 stay and receive 2000 rates. This offer has no black out dates except holiday weekends.

Book a total of Nine Nights for the 2010 season by April 18, 2010, (our 10th Anniversary as Innkeepers) and your 10th night is Free.

The rates are posted on the Website as are the restrictions for this special.

We will keep posting some happenings around the Cape, so here are a few to get you excited about your trip to Cape Cod for that relaxing April getaway.

Cape Cod National Seashore
Take a walk along the beaches. Bring your kite -- flew ours yesterday -- what a treat! They were swooping, diving, and flying high. So bring out the "kid in you," which is amazingly relaxing. Take advantage of the sun and surf on one of the top 10 beaches in the nation. Stop in the visitor's center for trail maps, movies and their gift shop.

Theatre
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 18, and 2 p.m. April 18, Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. $22, $15 youth. 508-432-2002.
Neil Simon's “Plaza Suite,” 8 p.m. March 26-27 and 2 p.m. March 28, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road. Cash bar. $15. 508-945-0510.
“Of Mice & Men,” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 1-May 2, Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St., Orleans. Presented by Academy of Performing Arts. $20. 508-255-1963.

Arts
A 'creative accident': Rowland Scherman photography in Dennis. Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail. Images of Elvis across America. A “flying” nun in Salisbury, Germany. The Beatles, Washington, D.C., 1964. Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival. The Great Wall of China. The photographic images of Rowland Scherman chronicle places he’s been and people he’s seen. Scherman’s two-part exhibit, “Photographs of Our Times” and “Highway 11,” is on view through April 11 at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis.

Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra

ConcertBarnstable Performing Arts Center, Hyannis 04/10/10 to 04/11/10 Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Concert: "Journey to the New World." 8 pm on Saturday, 3 pm on Sunday. (508) 362-1111, ext. 100

Creative Arts Center Student Exhibition
Creative Arts Center, Chatham 04/11/10 to 04/30/10 The Creative Arts Center in Chatham hosts a Student Exhibition from April 11- 30, with an opening reception on Sunday, April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. More information: 508-945-3583

Return of Steamship Authority's high-speed ferryHyannis
04/14/10 to 01/02/11 The Steamship Authority's high-speed vessel, the M/V Iyanough, returns to service on April 14, 2010. One-hour from Hyannis to Nantucket.

Save the Date -- Brewster in Bloom April 30, May 1 & 2

Book your room early, so as not to miss any of the great events for that weekend. News of events will be posted during April. See you soon! And, don't forget to take advantage of our April Special, especially for Spring Break April 16 through 24th.

Mountain Bike in the Berkshires

noreply@blogger.com (Applegate Inn) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:46:00 +0000

Spring is an ideal time to bike in the Berkshires. Temperatures are mild, auto traffic is slim, and Western Massachusetts is abloom with spring flowers and vibrant green new growth in the woods.

There are numerous trails for mountain biking in the Central Berkshires and the South Berkshires. In fact, there are easily a dozen trails within a few miles of our Lenox bed and breakfast.

The John Drummond Kennedy State Park offers 6 miles of gently rolling trails. Beartown State Forest has 8 miles of trails, while Beartown Trails Epic leads you deep into the woods, conjuring thoughts of Thoreau. If you enjoy a challenge, bike the Yokun Ridge Loop - a skinny, somewhat unpredictable trail.

Tired and sore after a day in the saddle, you'll be ready to relax in the living room of our Lenox bed and breakfast, pictured above. At the Applegate Inn, we'll pamper you with wine and cheese in the early evening, and a bedside brandy. We'll nourish you in the morning, so you'll have energy to get back on your bicycle and explore more nearby Berkshire mountain bike trails.

Newport's Irish Heritage Month

noreply@blogger.com (Hydrangea House Inn Blog) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:38:00 +0000

Kinsale, Ireland in Newport, Rhode Island
Irish Heritage Month - Great Food Great Fun

It's going to be in the 50s this weekend, sunny and Irish Heritage Month is in full swing! The visiting chefs from Newport's sister city in Kinsale, Ireland take over the kitchens in Newport and prepare specialized Irish imspired menues serving up tasty and creative fare. So, bring your appetite, your Irish and have a great time!

Irish Heritage Month, Newport RI web site

Next America's Cup Race In Newport?

noreply@blogger.com (Hydrangea House Inn Blog) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:51:00 +0000

Ellison Buys Newport Mansion

Will the America's Cup race be coming back to Newport? Possibly. After winning the cup last month, Larry Ellison brought it back to San Francisco and the yacht club that won the race. In recent interviews, Ellison mentioned Newport as one of the three venues that were possible locations for the next race in 2013. What is most interesting, Ellison recently bought the Astor's Beachwood Mansion on Bellevue Avenue, closing it for daily tours and canceling all future weddings. What he will do with the mansion is not yet known. Dumpsters, though, have been seen outside the building. Could he be seriously thinking of Newport for the next race? Let's hope so! Stay tuned!

Best Food and Lodging during Newport's Restaurant Week

noreply@blogger.com (Hydrangea House Inn Blog) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:05:00 +0000

Newport Restaurant Week
March 19 - 28, 2010
Three-course prix fixe:
Lunch $16 Dinner $30

The always popular and sold out, Newport Restaurant Week, returns to Newport, RI, on March 19 - 28, 2010. As in prior years, this event will feature the most popular restaurants in and around Newport, featuring the talents of their great chefs.

Because of the popularity of this event, last minute reservations are difficult to come by. Once the event is posted, most restaurants will sell out. Don't delay! Make your reservation at Hydrangea House Inn and your restaurant choice for the time you are with us. As always, we will be happy to make your dining reservations for you.

While you are on our web site, be sure to become a Facebook and Twitter fan. Just click the links at the top of our home page.....it's that simple!

Here are the links you will need to make your bookings.

Hydrangea House Inn web site
Newport Restaurant Week web site

Escape from NY to Ski

noreply@blogger.com (Applegate Inn) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:36:00 +0000

Our Western Massachusetts bed & breakfast is less than 20 miles from one of the oldest ski areas in the Northeast – Catamount Ski Area. The close proximity allows you sleep in, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the inn, and still get in a full day of skiing.

Happy New Year Special at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:02:00 +0000

Happy New Year to all our friends! We have had a great start to the new year and looking forward to seeing all of you again this year at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Right now we are vacationing, but Heather and Brendan are at the Inn waiting to hear from you to take your reservations. Currently we are having a special that will end on the 15th of February. Check our Specials Page for full information and rates. Help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary as Innkeepers.

Speaking of anniversaries -- do want to thank all of you who helped make our 40th wedding anniversary so wonderful. Thank you for cards, gifts and especially to our family for a wonderful evening at Joe's Beach Bar at the Barley Neck Inn. All our children, grand children, and Erika and family were there. The company and food were great!

So make your reservations today. Join for breakfast on the sun porch, relax in the hot tub or the sauna, walk the beaches, enjoy the museums or shopping, and top off the day with dinner at one of our many fine restaurants.