Stay in Cape Cod on the National Seashore at the Whalewalk Inn and Spa

Whalewalk Inn & Spa Offering 2000 Vintage Rates for your Cape Cod Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:13:00 +0000

February 15th is fast approaching. Make your vacation reservations before the 15th of February and your room rate will be the same as it was in 2000. Click on our website for full details. You may book online or give us a call at the Inn. Brendan and Heather are waiting to hear from you.

Our doors will be open on April 2, 2010. We look forward to seeing everyone, and hope that you will be pleased with some decorating changes that we are working on.

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

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:34:00 +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.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:21:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends. Hope you have an enjoyable day, and don't get too stuffed.

Thanksgiving weekend will wind up another great year at the Inn. Watch our website for winter deals for the 2010 season. Also, look for our Constant Contact news. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be click here for our sign up. It is on the right hand side of the page.

If you still have nowhere to stay for the Thanksgiving holiday, give us a call. Wequassette Inn, Joe's Barley Neck, and Academy Ocean Grille are all serving dinner. We are heading off to the Wequasette Inn for dinner. Can't wait! It is a wonderful meal, and we won't have to eat for the rest of the weekend. We will be smoking a couple of turkey breasts, so we have have Whalewalk Inn BLT with Arugula Eggs Benedict. They are amazing. Hope to see you for Friday's breakfast feast.

Holiday Shopping on Cape Cod -- Unique Handcrafted Gifts for All

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +0000

Looking for a little holiday spirit -- come to Cape Cod this weekend and enjoy an early celebration, do a little shopping to find a unique gift for that someone special. You may even find some home grown cranberries to take back for your own Thanksgiving feast. (They freeze amazingly well and will keep for all your holiday entertaining.)

Friday, Nov. 6

Christmas at The Crosby Mansion “Deck the Halls,” presented by Nauset Garden Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crosby Lane, Brewster, through Sunday, $15 advance, $20 at the door.
Harvest and holiday fair Christian Union Church, Shore Road, North Truro, noon to 5 p.m.
Rummage sale Eastham United Methodist Women, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Church, Route 6, Eastham.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Farmers market Orleans, Old Colony Way, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Holly fair Dennis Senior Center, Route 134/Setucker Road, South Dennis, 23rd annual, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Northside United Methodist Church, to benefit charities.
Rummage sale Eastham United Methodist Women, 9 a.m.2 p.m., at the Church, Route 6, Eastham.
Harvest and holiday fair Christian Union Church, Shore Road, North Truro, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Book signing Kathryn Kleekamp “Cape Cod and the Islands Where Beauty and History Meet,” 12 noon-2 p.m., Snow’s Home and Garden, 22 Main St., Orleans.
Free ranger-guided program “Before Wireless,” at the French Cable Hut and Three Sisters Lighthouses, 1-3 p.m., park at Nauset Light Beach, Eastham. CC National Seashore, 508-255-3421.
Reading Visiting poets, Eamon Grennan and L. S. Asekoff, 8 p.m., Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl St., Provincetown.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Dramatic presentation Elsa Bastone, performance artist, on the great stories of Greek Mythology, 2-4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Main Street, Chatham, 508-945-2075.
Author talk William Sargent “Just Seconds From the Ocean: Coastal Living in the Wake of Katrina,” 3 p.m., Wellfleet Public Library, Main Street, free.
African drum workshop Mohamad Kamara, 4-5:30 p.m., 79 Lakeshore Drive, Brewster, $20, 508-274-8626

Make your reservations at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Sit by your fireplace, read a good book, and enjoy dinner at one of the fabulous area restaurants after a great day of exploring the Cape. Call 508-255-0617 to make your reservations. See you on the Cape.

Stay on Cape Cod and Celebrate the History of Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:27:00 +0000

Start your holiday season with a November trip to Cape Cod. Relish in the history of the Cape -- from the landing of the Pilgrims to their return as settlers, and all the accomplishments that follow. See the lighthouses that guide sailors to the present. Enjoy the beauty of the many whaling captains' homes -- especially the Whalewalk Inn (see the staircase that leads to the widow's walk. Look up while outside, and see the widow's walk, where wives the the whaling captains watched for the return of their men.) Take advantage of the different activities that will be going on to celebrate Thanksgiving.

November 2, 6, 9 and 13 find the ghosts of Christmas past. The BarnstableVillage Ghost Hunters Tour will take you to Barnstable landmarks that are haunted. Learn about the modern techniques of ghost hunting and use the tools of the pros. Tours start at 7:00 pm. Call 508-771-2725 for information and reservations.

November 7 & 8 go to the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra where Jung-Ho Park will conduct three pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Saturday's concert begins at 8, and on Sunday at 3. Call 508-362-1185 for ticket information.

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum has acquire many relics of art history over the last 95 years. Come and view the Recent Gifts to the PAAM Collection. The exhibit opens November 20th at 7:00 pm and runs through January 17. For more information call 508-487-1750.

November 21 brings you back to the 19th century at the Centerville Historical Society Christmas Tea. Learn of women's styles and fashions wile savoring teas, desserts and sandwiches. Call 508-775-0331 for reservations and details.

Also, on November 21 the Orleans' Church of the Holy Spirit Christmas Bazaar from 9 am to 3 pm. The event features hand crafted items, a children's store, cookie walk and more. Call 508-349-2362 for more information.

November 25 showcases the lighting of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. The ceremony is from 5 to 7 pm and glows through January 1st. Call 508-487-1310 for more information.

Make your reservation today for a November weekend on Cape Cod. Enjoy our breakfasts and all that the Cape has to offer -- seaside views and walks, lighthouse viewings, cemetery tours, and the spa at the inn for a relaxing getaway before the hectic holidays.

Halloween on Cape Cod--Is The Whalewalk Inn Haunted? No One Knows For Sure!

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Cape Cod is ripe for Halloween Hauntings. Even the Audubon Society is offering haunted tours. Bring your costumes and delve into the mysteries of Cape Cod -- natural and supernatural.

The Forest is haunted in Wellfleet Further out on Cape Cod, head for Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for another chance to experience the woods at nigh. Learn about the animals who inhabit the dark, some real, some you may just imagine. Guided walks from the Nature Center leave every 15 minutes. Costumes are encouraged so the creatures of the night won’t recognize you. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, 291 State Highway, Route 6 South Wellfleet, MA, 02663Phone: 508-349-2615

Halloween Mythbusters –Are Crows harbingers of doom? Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary continues its Halloween celebration with a talk about crows by June Auger. From 2 to 3:30 pm. Learn all about this bird with special toolmaking skills and an amazing social life. Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary 345 Bone Hill Road Cummaquid Phone: 508-362-7475

Vampires and ghost hunters at Hyannis Public Library on October 30, 2009 Find out about old New England’s vampire history from Susan Jarek-Glidden. The hear the exciting news about what the Massachusetts Paranormal Institute investigators found when they checked out the Hyannis Public Library--is it haunted, or not. This event is hosted by David Sircom, author of Closer…. than you think! Massachusetts Paranormal Institute can also arrange a special Halloween presentation for your group for free. Massachusetts Paranormal Society at The Hyannis Public Library 401 Main Street Hyannis, Phone: 508-775-2280

Ghost Town Haunted Attraction From 6:30 – 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday at the Aquarium Mall on Commercial Street is where to go to wander Ghost Town as pirates and other ghosts and spirits roam the streets. This is the grown-up Ghost Town for ages 13 and up.

And, what is Halloween without a viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show? See you there at 10:00 pm at the Crown and Anchor on Friday, October 30th, (247 Commercial Street). Get into the crazy fun of it all -- you do remember the words, right?

Free admission and a magic show at Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Admission to the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (open from 9 am – 5 pm) is free all day for anyone who shows up in costume on Halloween. Peter O’Malley, voted Best Magician by Boston Parents Paper, will perform from 2 – 3 pm that same day.

Haunted Dune Tours Art’s Dune Tours is doing special Halloween tours. The first trip leaves at 6 pm and tours last about 40 minutes. Hear all the scary stories about Provincetown ghosts and other dune inhabitants.

Make your reservations today at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. See for yourself if the Inn is haunted -- if you can stay awake, after a fun day of touring, walking the beaches, and enjoying the many restaurants that the Outer Cape has to offer. The next morning be sure to sample our "Boo-berry Pancakes," finger sausages and other scary delights. OOOOOOOOOOOO!

Wellfleet Oyster Festival, Cape Cod -- Experience the Best Oysters Ever

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:45:00 +0000

Hope everyone is ready to celebrate the magnificent Wellfleet Oyster -- taste barring none other. The festival is really a lot of fun and the oysters are great -- so are the lobster rolls and shrimp. It is great entertainment for all ages and also there are many informative talks on shell fishing and an ocean walk at sunset. Get your running legs going and enter the 5K Road Race on Sunday -- make your reservation for a carb fill-up before the race at the spaghetti dinner on Saturday.

Make your reservations at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa and get ready for a fun and food filled weekend.

Here is an abbreviated schedule of events for the weekend. You may also go to Wellfleet Oyster Festival on line for the longer version.

Friday, October 16, 2009

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm -- Number and Shirt Pick-up for Sunday's 5K Road Race

9:00 pm - 1:00 am -- Disco Night at the Lighthouse Restaurant

Saturday, October 17, 2009
9:00 am - 10:00 am -- Oyster Farming Talk

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -- Main Street Festival

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -- SPAT Booth

10:00 am - 10:15 am -- OysterFest 2009 Kick-off

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -- “Shellfishing in Wellfleet: 19th-20th Century”

10:00 am- 10:30 am -- NOAA’s Fisheries Service Seafood Inspection Demonstration

10:00 am - Noon -- Taste the Terroir

10:30 am - 11:15 am -- The Parkington Sisters (Folk/Alternative)

11:00 am - Noon -- Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library

11:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Family/Children’s Entertainment Area

11:00 am - Noon -- Mass Audubon Nature Walk

11:00 am - 1:00 pm -- Number and Shirt Pick-up for Sunday's 5K Road Race

11:00 am - 1:00 pm -- Tennis Round Robin

11:30 am - 12:15 pm -- Triple Crown (R & B)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm -- The Elbows (Music for Kids)

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Oyster Shuck-Off, Shucking Contest Preliminaries

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm -- Shucky's Day: part 1, Shucking Demo and Tasting

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm -- NOAA’s Fisheries Service Seafood Inspection Demonstration

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm -- Cooking Demonstration

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm -- The Elbows (Music for Kids)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- Rip It Ups (Rockabilly)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- NOAA’s Fisheries Service Beach Cleanup

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm -- Shucky's Day: part 2, Harvest time at Mayo Beach Oyster Grant

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm -- Spelling Bee at Wellfleet Public Library

4:15 pm - 6:30 pm -- Mass Audubon Oyster Reef Walk at Sunset

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm -- Pre-race Spaghetti Dinner

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm -- Speaker Series, South Wellfleet

Sunday, October 18, 2009

9:00 am -- 5K Adult Road Race

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -- Main Street Festival

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -- SPAT Booth

10:00 am -- 1.4 Mile Children's Fun Run

10:00 am - 10:15 am -- OysterFest 2008 Kick-off, Day 2

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -- “Shellfishing in Wellfleet: 19th-20th Century”

10:00 am- 10:30 am -- NOAA’s Fisheries Service Seafood Inspection Demonstration

10:30 am - 11:15 am -- Parkington Sisters (Folk/Alternative)

11:00 am – 4:00 pm -- Family/Children’s Entertainment Area

11:00 am - 12:00 pm -- Mass Audubon Nature Walk

11:00 am - Noon -- Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library

11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Cooking Demonstration

11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Zoe Lewis and her Elastic Band (jazzy Latin & quirky originals)

NOON - 12:30 pm -- Poekoelan Demonstration

NOON - 1:00 pm -- The Elbows (Music for Kids)

12:30 pm -- Shucking Demonstration

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Oyster Shuck-Off, Shucking Contest Finals

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm -- Cooking Demonstration

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm -- NOAA’s Fisheries Service Seafood Inspection Demonstration

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- The Elbows (Music for Kids)

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm -- Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm -- Zoe Lewis's Funtabulous Show for Kids

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- Incredible Casuals (totally original)

5:00 pm -- OysterFest closes

See you at the Inn!

Orleans, Cape Cod Falls for the Arts! Get a great Selection of Art Works and Gifts -- Shop Early for the Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Fall for the Arts - Orleans

Besides all the great participation in Eastham for this festive weekend, check out what is available right next door in Orleans. Remember to make your reservations at the Whalewalk Inn so you will be close to all the festivities.

(Original Watercolor of Patio at Whalewalk Inn by Karol Wycoff.)

Addison Art Gallery 43 Route 28, Orleans 508-255-6200 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: Group show of works by artists from across the United States and France Saturday: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Fall for the Arts reception

ArtWorks! 57 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-1187 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: SNAPS! Iconic Photographs from the 60s and Beyond: Solo artist, multimedia show, featuring work of Grammy award-winning photographer Rowland Scherman; reservations suggested; call for details

Designs by S & R 85 Route 6A, Orleans 508-240-3608 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Traditional and antique-style jewelry crafted by owner Steven Drysdale

Doug Johnson Gallery 76 Route 6A, Orleans 508-221-8419 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contemporary abstract paintings inspired by the New York School by Orleans artist Doug Johnson

Eastwind Gallery 34 Main St., Orleans 508-240-2133 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Cooperative gallery with pottery and paintings by 12 Cape artists

Elizabeth Rowley Gallery 84 Route 6A, Orleans508-255-3690 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Contemporary Impressionist paintings of New England landscapes and street scenes by local artists, including Loretta Feeney and Mary GiammariSaturday: 2 - 4 p.m. - pastel demonstration by 21 in Truro artist Lorraine Trenholm; refreshments

Frame Center 83 Old Colony Way, Orleans 508-240-6633 Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Custom framing ad framed prints by local artistsFall for the Arts special: 50% off selected picture frame molding and 30% off all other picture frame molding

Gallery at 31 Main 31 Main St., Orleans 508-247-9469 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: Lower Cape Art Teachers Show: Mixed media in a variety of styles; gallery artists paint en plein air in Orleans town center.

Honey Candle 37 Main St., Orleans 508-255-7031 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: noon - 4 p.m.Beeswax and bayberry candles handmade on the premises and classic and contemporary candle holders

Kemp Pottery 9 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-5853 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware and porcelain ware; studio demonstrations

Oceana 1 Main Street Square, Orleans 508-240-1414 Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Three galleries with gifts, jewelry, art and home decor, many crafted by local artisans

Pleasant Bay Antiques, Inc. 540 South Orleans Rd., Orleans 508-255-0930 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Early American antique furniture and accessoriesFall for the Arts discount.

Pleasant Bay Trading Company 80-82 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-5310 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Custom-made tables by Dan Davis and primitive reproduction home decorFall for the Arts special: All floor-cloths on sale

Rock Harbor Gallery 104 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans 508-255-3747 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Original watercolors, gicle prints and cards by Kely KnowlesSunday: 9 a.m. - noon: Art class: Painting a Rock Harbor Sunset: Watercolor instruction by Kely Knowles; $40 ($50, including materials); reservations required; call for details

Sea Shell Pottery 95 West Rd., Orleans 508-255-7138 Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Handcrafted stoneware by Mikael Carstanjen

Snow Library 67 Main St., Orleans 508-240-3760 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Works by local artists on display in the Craine Room and turn-of-the-century photographs by H.K. Cummings of Orleans and Eastham

Tree's Place 60 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-1330 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gallery specializes in realism, impressionism and post-modernism; also gifts and domestic and imported ceramic and natural stone tiles

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Land Ho! Route 6A and Cove Road, Orleans 508-255-5165 Saturday: 10 p.m.: Music by Typhoon Ferri

Joe's Bar & Grille 5 Beach Rd., Orleans 508-255-0212 Friday: 10 p.m.: Music by Link Montana Saturday: 10 p.m.: Music by The Rip-It-Ups

Join in all the fun and take advantage of all that the Cape has to offer.

Fall for the Arts -- Cape Cod's Art Community Shines

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Fall for the Arts: October 2 - 4, 2009

Once again The Cape Cod Arts Foundation is showcasing performances and exhibitions highlighting the region’s exciting cultural scene. You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with exhibiting artists in hundreds of venues including museums, galleries, restaurants and parks. You can enjoy a sampling of the fine cuisine of the area. Enjoy live entertainment; discover cultural organizations; take a walk through history, and even create works of art!

Eastham -- Gateway to the National Seashore will be part of this exciting weekend. Here are some of the places involved. So come down, stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa; enjoy our art collections, and have a fun-filled weekend.

Collector's World, Route 6, Eastham 508-255-3616 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Gifts, antiques and collectibles

Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Rd., Eastham 508-240-5950 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Genealogy and local history collection, plus online genealogy resources

Gristmill Antiques Gallery 2320 Route 6, Eastham 508-240-0033 Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Primitive, Victorian, retro and modern pieces, vintage clothing, silver, furniture, Asian collections and nautical artifacts, and antique and vintage books

Kitson Fine Arts 20 Massasoit Rd., Eastham 508-255-6426 Call for hours Artwork by Cape Cod artist Jack Kitson

Lucy J'ss Glass 480 Massasoit Rd., Eastham 508-255-5920 Call for hours. Glass art crafted on site; jewelry, stained glass, fused glass, supplies and classes

Nauset Light Ocean View Drive, Eastham 508-240-2612 Saturday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Full Moon Tour; free, call for details. Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.: Tour and explore one of Cape Cods iconic lighthouses; free

The Schoolhouse Museum 6 Nauset Rd., Eastham 508-255-6896 Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m. Housed in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1869, the museum displays objects from the town's history, including farming, shipwrecks, the Life Saving Service, Native American artifacts, the school and daily life in town.; a replica schoolroom offers children of all ages a chance to step back in time and play school.

Whispering Wings Wildlife Art 460 Quason Dr., North Eastham 508-415-5189 Friday - Sunday: 9 am - 4:30 pm Decoys and original wood carvings centered around waterfowl, shorebirds, wildfowl, raptors, fish and a wide variety of birds found throughout native New England and North America; each woodcarving is a one of a kind, unique work of art. Fall for the Arts special: 10% discount

Join us for a beautiful Cape Cod Weekend at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

Windmill Festival at Eastham, Cape Cod -- Gateway Town to the National Seashore

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:55:00 +0000

Excitment on Old Cape Cod! Visit us in Eastham and enjoy the Windmill Festival. Here is a listing of events for you to read through. So hurry on down to enjoy the Whalewalk Inn and the Windmill happenings.

There are many fun things to do. There will be a road race on September 13th for all you energetic runners. After the race enjoy the Chowdah contest. Sample the chowders and cast your vote for the best.

Get your artistic talents in gear and join the fun with the sand sculpture contest. All ages are welcome to create their best in sand. And, all you viewers of this great art can cast your vote for the "Viewer's Best of Show."

The antique vehicle show will be held on Saturday also. Prizes will be awarded after judging by a local garage owner. There will also be awards for Voter's Choice and the Chairperson's Choice Award. Know I see some great old cars on the road during the summer. Take a step back in time and cast your vote for the winners/

At Nauset High School, on Saturday there will be a craft fair. Start your holiday shopping early and find that unique gift for that someone special.

During the day at the Windmill, there will be music, dancing, jumping rope, bag pipers and more. The weekend will culminate with a grand parade down Route 6.

See you for all the festivities. Call today for rates and availability at the Inn.

Labor Day Weekend on Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Pack your bags for the traditional last weekend of summer -- although Cape Cod weather is amazing throughout all of September (bright blue sky, clean, clear air, high 70 days, low 60 nights). This weekend we are having our Labor Day Scavenger Hunt and first prize is a two-night stay in our Carriage House 5 or 6 rooms -- depending on availability. We still have a couple of rooms available -- three-night minimum, but have a couple of two-nights available.

After looking for all your scavenger treasures, we will celebrate the winners with a complimentary picnic. The menu will include smoked ribs, chicken, and beef brisket. We will have Ann's best baked beans ever, Hot German Potato Salad, White Balsamic Corn Salad, Sir Cricket's Famous Cole Slaw, Joe Muir's Famous Bean Salad (Whalewalk Inn Style), Asian Peanut, Snap Pea and Sweet Potato Salad, and Chocolate, Chocolate Brownies.

Winners of the Scavenger Hunt will be announced after dinner. So check our availability and we will see you at the Inn.

The first week of September begins our mid-week specials. Check them out on our Specials Page. There is a three-night minimum -- so come for a quiet stay on Cape Cod, gourmet breakfasts, beautiful seas, sunny days, and star studded nights.

Tour Cape Cod Lighthouses -- Stay Centrally at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Saviors of fishermen, sailors, and whalers, the lighthouses of Cape Cod

guided ships to safety. When planning your vacation, be sure to include the beautiful lighthouses of Cape Cod. The Northern end of the Cape was once spotted with 9 different lighthouses.

A 10 minute drive from the Inn will bring you to Nauset Light. This lighthouse has a red painted top to distinguish it from Chatham and Highland Light.

Continuing towards Nauset High School you will pass the Three Sisters Lighthouses. These three lighthouses were acquired by the National Parks Services, and were moved to their present sight in 1983. Restoration began in 1988. Work was completed in 1989 and they sit 150 feet apart in their original configuration.

Over on the Bay side of Cape Cod, there once stood the Billingsgate Light. Due to erosion that lighthouse no longer exists, but the shoal where it once stood offers great fishing. The Mayo Beach Light has been moved to California, but the foundation still exists at a private home in Wellfleet. There was also the Pamet Light at Snow's Beach, but nothing of it exists today. There isn't even a picture of it.

Traveling up Route 6 in Truro is the Highland Light. Tours are offered daily. The climb up offers amazing views of the Atlantic. It is part of the National Seashore and is an active light in aiding navigation. (Around it sits the first links golf course. Not only do you play golf, but you enjoy many wondrous vistas of the lighthouse and the ocean.)

Following along Route 6, you come next to Race Point Light. This lighthouse is actively used for navigation. The keeper's house and the whistle house have been restored and are available for overnight stays.

Wood End Light is built at the elbow of the sandbar in Provincetown. This lighthouse is fully automated by solar panels and batteries.

Long Point Light is situated at the very tip of Provincetown. The lighthouse works on solar power and the outlying buildings have all been taken down. This light also remains very active in navigation.

There are many great sights where you can plan your own lighthouse tour. So book your room today -- and stay mid-week in September for three nights and check to see which rooms are available for the $40 off per night.

Romantic Getaway at the Cape Cod National Seashore -- 15% Off One Night Stays

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:32:00 +0000

If you are looking for a one-night getaway of romance and fabulous beaches, we have some great rooms available for one night. An added bonus: a 15% discount for rooms snuggled between two existing reservations.

Here is what we have to offer:
Wednesday, August 12th Main Inn Room 2, Barn Suite 2 and Carriage House 3;
Sunday, August 16th in Carriage House 2, Carriage House 6 and Salt Box Cottage;
Tuesday, August 18th in Guest House East Suite and the Pent House;
Thursday, August 20th in Carriage House 4 and Main Inn Room 1; and
Sunday, August 23rd in Carriage House 2 and 6 and Guest House Room 5.

So if you only have one night to spend on beautiful Cape Cod, maybe one of these days will work for you.

Oh, and Labor Day is starting to fill up. If you want to enjoy our famous picnic of smoked meats and various salads, and desert, book your room today. You may call with a reservation at 508-255-0617 or book on-line -- Take the Labor out of your Weekend. Let us do the work for you.

Golf Cape Cod--Eastham, Central to Great Golf Courses

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:27:00 +0000

Golfing on Cape Cod offers some unique experiences for both the novice and the fine tuned player. The vistas on some of the Cape courses are truly breathtaking, others take you through woods and over rivers, all the while challenging your abilities.

Brewster is the home of the Captains Golf Course (Port and Starboard) offering 36 holes and voted one of the best public golf courses in the Boston Area. Also, this course challenges the men, but is one of the top 100 women friendly golf courses in the Country. This environmentally friendly course is visually interesting, while still strategically challenging.

For a country club feel, playing at The Chequessett Yacht and Country Club is quite a treat. It is a nine hole course, and4 of those are very challenging (all those water traps). Hole number 3 with the steep incline can wear you down. However, once you are at the top, there is a great vista of Cape Cod Bay -- watching the sailboats from the top of three is worth the climb.

After you finish that 9 you can have lunch at the Bookstore in Wellfleet -- yummy oysters fresh from the Bay and great fish sandwiches. Now that your strength is restored, drive up to Highland Golf Links course, another 9 holes to challenge your techniques. The second hole has a tricky dog leg, but just aim left and you should be fine. Here, too, you have views to die for. Imagine playing with a lighthouse in the background, and then walking up a slight incline and the Atlantic is spread out before your eyes.

If par 3 courses are your favorite, Blue Rock Golf Course has some tricky holes, especially the ones that go over the water. The river must be paved in golf balls. There are some mean sand traps there too, with some large overhangs that get in the way of getting out of the trap. All in all, it is a fun course and can be a confidence booster. (Keeps one coming back to the game.)

Hyannis Golf Club is surrounded by woods, and has some of the best greens around. A lot of the fairways are surrounded on both sides with hills, sometimes to ones advantage and other times -- well, you know!

So take advantage of the beautiful summer weather on Cape Cod and book your room at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, have a hearty gourmet breakfast, and then enjoy some Cape Cod Golf when you are not communing with nature at the beach.

Cape Cod Events, Art Shows, Nature Walks July 23rd through July 26th

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:34:00 +0000

If you have booked at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa for this weekend, here are some activities that may be of interest -- once you move off those amazing beaches. If you haven't booked a room as yet, we still have a couple of vacancies for an enjoyable getaway. Remember on weekends, we do have a two-night minimum.

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Cape Cod National Seashore Six beaches, 11 self-guided nature trails, nine lighthouses, picnic area; daily family activities. Call Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6, Eastham, 508-255-3421; Province Lands Visitor Center, Province Lands Road, Provincetown, 508-487-1256

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Route 6, Eastham/Wellfleet town line, 508-349-2615. Trails open daily 8 a.m.-dusk, family activities and programs, guided hikes, seal cruises, nature education, kayak trips and more. Call for reservations.

Thursday, July 23

Arts and crafts fair Cape Cod professionals, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
French Cable Station tour 41 South Orleans Road, Route 28, Orleans, 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, donations accepted.
Family folk dancing Marilyn Weissman, 2 p.m., Brewster Ladies’ Library, Route 6A, Brewster, free.
Lobster and scallop roll dinner Clam fritters, clam chowder, hot dogs too, 5-7 p.m., Nauset Light Lodge, St. Martin’s Lodge, 52 Old Harbor Road, Chatham, 508-945-2853.
Chowder supper With salad and strawberry shortcake, $10, optional hot dogs, chips and ice cream, 5:30-7 p.m., Eastham United Methodist Church, Route 6, Eastham.
Historic reenactment Rangers in period dress reenactment of beach apparatus drill, 6 p.m., Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, Race Point Beach, Provincetown, $5, $2 seniors and children.
Storytelling evening Theme: “The One That Got Away,” 7 p.m., Chapel in the Pines, Samoset Road, Eastham. Information: 508-240-5950.
Reading and slide talk Student open studio 6:15 p.m., reading 7 p.m., Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl St., Provincetown, free.
Cape League All-Star game at Fenway Park 7 p.m., Boston, $10, 877-733-7699.
Rainforest reptiles Amphitheatre at Nickerson State Park, Route 6A, Brewster, 7 p.m., donations encouraged, no reservations required. .
Author talk Phineas Baxandall “The Rebirth of Public Transportation,” 8 p.m., Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street, Wellfleet.

Friday, July 24

Arts and crafts fair Cape Cod professionals, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
Lobster roll luncheon Christ Church Episcopal, Route 28, Harwich Port, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $14, free PBJ for kids, pie slices $2. 508-432-1787.
Gossip girls talk Boston Herald’s “Inside Track” columnist, Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa, 7 p.m., Eastham Town Hall, Route 6, sponsored by Eastham Public Library.

Saturday, July 25

Farmer’s market Orleans Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Old Colony Way, Orleans. Local products and produce.
Yard sale fundraiser Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled,” 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 106 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. 508-775-8300.
Church fundraiser yard sale First Parish Church, Bridge Road (near Town Hall), Truro, 9 a.m.
Butterfly count North American Butterfly Association, at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Alison Robb to register, 508-564-4331.
Botanical walk Bank Street Bogs, botanist, Rich Eldred, 9:30 a.m., Harwich Conservation Trust, 508-432-3997.
Arts and crafts fair Cape Cod professionals, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
Outside sale Orleans Community Exchange, Post Office Square, Orleans, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts and craft fair Dennis Harwich Lions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Melpet Farms, Route 134, South Dennis.
Art demonstration Rowley Gallery, 84 Route 6A, Orleans, 4-6 p.m., Tom Eaton.
Pig roast Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge, McKoy Road, Eastham, social hour starts 4 p.m., dinner served 5 p.m.
Lobster and scallop roll dinner Clam fritters, clam chowder, hot dogs too, 5-7 p.m., Nauset Light Lodge, St. Martin’s Lodge, 52 Old Harbor Road, Chatham, 508-945-2853.

Sunday, July 26

Arts and craft fair Dennis Harwich Lions, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Melpet Farms, Route 134, South Dennis.
Old-fashioned base ball game Provincetown Grays Vintage Base Ball Club, 1:30 p.m. Brooks Park, Main Street, Harwich Center, free.
Nauset Lighthouse tour Nauset Light Preservation Society, Eastham, 4:30-7:30 p.m., donations accepted. 508-240-2612.
Double feature film “Gypsy Heart” and “Flamenco: Here and There,” 6 p.m., Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Dewline Road, North Truro, $10, 508-487-5400.
Bird talk Henry Lappen, educator and comedian “A Passion for Birds,” 7 p.m., Province Lands Visitor Center, Provincetown, free.

See you this weekend!

Celebrate Romance on Cape Cod with our Christmas in July Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:04:00 +0000

Give the gift of a romantic, three-night getaway to the Whalewalk inn & Spa, and receive a "Christmas In July" 20% off your stay.

Book any one of the following rooms for three or more nights and receive a 20% discount on the daily rate. It is applicable to the following rooms: Barn Suite 2, Carriage House 1, Main Inn Rooms 1 and 4. Offer good the week of July 19th through July 25th. Book today for your early Christmas present to yourself and that special someone. Three night minimum applies. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Cannot be used on existing reservations. This special is valid for direct booking only and not when booking through a travel agent.

Summer theatre has been great. Just went to see Noises Off at the W.H.A.T. and it was delightful. Had dinner at Winslow's Tavern before the play and it was very tasty. The berry desert with berry sorbet was delicious. Also, had girls night out with our daughter and daughter-in-law at Abba Restaurant, and it was fabulous as always. I had the lobster Pad Thai. The Godiva Martini is to die for -- can only drink just one.

So come on down and relax, see a play, and experience some of the Cape's finest restaurants -- lobster shacks, too. Book today for your 20% discount!

Cape Cod, MA Mid-Week Specials for Summer and September Travel

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:46:00 +0000

Check our specials page for some great deals for the summer and for September. We are gearing up for our December celebration of our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We want all of our guests to be able to celebrate with us, so check out what we have to offer for great savings on your stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

Dont' forget to book your spa treatments when you make your reservation. This way you will get the times and dates that suit your time on Cape Cod.

25% Discount on the East Suite, Events for June 27th on Cape Cod, Home of the National Seashore

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Saturday, June 27th has some great events that you don't want to miss. Our East Suite is still available, and we will offer you a 25% discount if you would like to book the room for two nights -- tonight and tomorrow. Be adventurous and leave all your cares behind and stay at the Whalewalk Inn, where we will pamper away your daily stresses.

Here are some happenings for Saturday.

Antique Fair -- at Brewster Drummer Boy Grounds, 9:00 to 4:00

Farmers market -- Orleans on Old Colony Way, 8:00 to Noon

Benefit Yard Sale -- At Nickerson State Park,9:00 to 2:00

Barn Sale Fundraiser -- SheArtists, 9:00 to 3:00, Tonset Road, Orleans

Botanical walk -- Coy's Brook Woodlands, Harwich Conservation Trust, 9:30 AM, 508-432-3997

Self-Guided Garden Tour -- Village of Dennis Garden Club, 9:30 to 3:30, $15, 508-385-1952

House and garden tour -- Harwich Historical Society and Garden Club, 10:00 to 2:00, $25, 508-432-8089

Art in the Village -- Festival and sale, 10:00 - 4:00, tents set up throughout the village of Barnstable.

Outside sale -- Orleans Community Exchange, Post Office Square, Orleans, 10:00 to 3:00

Wellfleet garden tour -- self-guided tour to benefit Wellfleet Community Gardens, Noon to 4:00, $35, Rain date June 28

Eastham Painters guild outdoor fine art show -- Eastham Windmill Green, 9:00 to 5:30, both Saturday and Sunday

Baseball, baseball and more baseball. Root for your favorite team!

So Saturday can be a very busy day for you, especially if you enjoy browsing. Who knows what treasure you will bring home from the Cape. I always enjoy the cut glass, silver pieces, and embroidered linens. My granddaughter enjoys the jewelry, and we like looking at old-fashioned toys (as she says). We try to find things that I may have had as a child. Great to reminisce!

So bring your walking shoes and we will see you on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Hotels -- A Lodging Alternative at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:57:00 +0000

Looking for the perfect place to stay on Cape Cod. Now that you have searched all the hotels on Cape Cod, take a look at our amazing inn on Cape Cod. Relax, rejuvenate, and have a great vacation while staying at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. We offer everything you would find at a 5 star hotel -- elegance on a quiet country road, but close to all that Cape Cod is famous for. Even the Red Tailed Hawk agrees that this a great place to take a breather from everyday life. Here are 5 great reasons why we offer a superior stay.

You say you need to stay at a hotel to be pampered -- oh, not so! Here at the Inn we serve you a full gourmet breakfast at your own table for two. You can have a pleasant chat or read the paper while enjoying a great cup of coffee and homemade bread. Our entree varies daily alternating between a sweet dish one day (waffles, pancakes, or Granola Pizza), and savory the next (Scrambled Eggs over Portabella Mushrooms, our picnic breakfast of melon, Proscuitto, and egg salad, or Grand Marnier Oatmeal Pie). We always have granola and fruit in place of the entree. Dietary allergies or restrictions are met to the best of our ability.

Cleanliness is at the top of our list. Our linens are washed on property to ensure softness. They are ironed for a crisp look of comfort. The beds are made with two top sheets surrounding the blanket so you are always on a soft sheet. When you come back to your room after breakfast, it is made up for the day. You don't come back to a messy room. It is as nice as the day you arrived.

No matter the weather, you can always keep up with your daily exercise in our Spa. The exercise room is light and airy and conducive to your daily workout. Enjoy the sauna with its dry heat, or the hot tub if you want a little moisture in the air. Swim, rain or shine, in our indoor resistance pool. New this year is Wii Fit. My favorite is the bowling -- only game at which I can beat kids and grand kids. And, if you want the best massage in the world, book one right here at the Inn. Heather or Jan will take great care of you.

We sit on three beautiful acres of lawns, gardens and nature preserve. You can sit on your private deck and see rabbits, birds galore, fox, deer, squirrels, and an occasional coyote lumbering along. Enjoy our gazebo, the front porch of the spa, or stroll along the property and find the bench for a peaceful rest down by the meadow.

Most importantly -- it is amazingly quiet here. The only thing you hear are the song birds trilling, the Bob White saying his name, or the Phoebe Bird calling out hers. Sometimes you will spot a Red Tailed Hawk, often perched on the Spa roof. There is no worry of large trucks zooming down the road to disturb your sleep or the peace of your morning. Your romantic getaway or your summer vacation will be the best ever in any one of our elegant rooms, or in our upscale cottage chic rooms. Our Spa Pent House is the ultimate in luxury awaiting your arrival.

So now that you are convinced, give us a call (508-255-0617 or 800-440-1281), and we will see you at the Inn.

Celebrate Father's Day on Cape Cod -- Fun at the Provincetown International Film Festival, Hyannis Chowdah and Car Show, and Cape Cod League Baseball

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:30:00 +0000

June 14th Kevin and I went to the Annual Cape Cod Maritime Museum Festival. We had a great time exploring the tall ships. We saw the Alabama out of Nantucket and the Peacemaker. Did find out that if you were looking for a great week of vacation at the Whalewalk Inn and have children from the ages of 9 to 16, the Alabama offers a week of sleep-aboard sailing. It sounded like a great vacation for the kids, while you were relaxing here and being pampered at the Inn.

This weekend is the Provincetown International Film Festival. There is a cadre of movies for every one's taste. So come on over and enjoy the fun. If Jazz is your preference, the 5th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival is August 14-16 at the Provincetown Hight School. The 3rd Annual Provincetown Music Festival is September 19th. Make your reservations and come to the Cape for artistic fun.

Looking for something a little more sporty -- rent kayaks for three hours of fun searching the beaches, marshes and more. Or, rent bicycles or bring your own, and take advantage of the Cape Cod Rail Trail, with its many cut-offs to the most beautiful beaches around. Baseball is at its best. Sit on a grassy knoll and enjoy all the fun. Bring your own peanuts and Cracker Jack and root for the home team's success.

Father's Day offers the Hyannis Main Street Car Show. View over 400 cars. Along with the car show is the annual WCOD Chowdah Fest. Sample chowder from many area restaurants. This event is at the Cape Cod Melody Tent at a cost of $10 per adult.

Some take some time from your busy schedule and join us at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa for relaxation and enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.

September Special Getaway on Cape Cod

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:41:00 +0000

September Getaway

Take a mini vacation and book early for best choice of rooms. Come when the weather is wonderful, the water is warm, and the beaches are serene. Book September 7, 8 and 9 and the night of September 10th is free. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No travel agent commission.

June is Bustin' Out all over Outer Cape Cod -- Arts & Craft Shows, Cape Cod Baseball, Strawberry Festivals, Summer Theatre, and Father's Day Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:35:00 +0000

Wondering what to do for vacation? Well, check out the June events below and all your questions will be answered. You can enjoy summer theatre, arts and crafts shows, historical tours and Bonnie Snow will take you on an amazing cemetery tour. You will even see where the Harding family has their family plot -- and then you can stay in one of the family home of Henry Harding, right here at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Stay at a whaling captain's home and become a part of its history.

Baseball at its best is back and looking forward to a great season. Games for June are listed with time and place so you can plan to see your favorite team or teams. So don't forget to bring the peanuts and Cracker Jack.

Also, Father's Day is not far away. Give Dad a special time away (at the Inn). After a gourmet breakfast at the Inn, he can enjoy the car show in Hyannis, sample Chowdah from area restaurants at the Big Blue Tent in Hyannis, and then end the day with a game of baseball. Orleans will take on Chatham at the Orleans field. We will supply the blanket or beach chairs, and Dad can take a picnic supper to the game. Doesn't get much better. Take advantage of all the fun events that June has to offer -- come back to the Inn for peace and quiet after a hectic day -- and enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.

June 10-July 12
“The Bald Soprano”, 7:30pm Wednesday through Sunday. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.

Wednesday, June 10
Architectural Walking Tour, 1pm. Guided walking tour along Route 6A. History & architecture of the “Captain’s Mile”. Rain date 6/11. Presented by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. 1.25 hour, limited to 25, reservations required. $5; $3 HSOY members. Meet at the Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3021.

Friday, June 12
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Falmouth @ Brewster 5pm, Orleans @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Wareham @ Chatham 7pm, Bourne @ Hyannis 7pm.

Saturday, June 13
Annual Learn to Fish Day, 10am-3pm. Hands on casting, rigging, knot tying. Boat safety tips, demos, fish & tackle experts, scrapbooking. Popular saltwater marine tank, casting contest. Fun events & prizes for kids. Contests, crab races. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Salties Sportsfishing Club in cooperation with the Town of Dennis. Free! Residents’ area of West Dennis Beach, West Dennis.

Walking Tour of Historic Quivet Neck, 10:30am. Presented by the Dennis Historical Society. Tour guided by historian Brendan Joyce. Rain date 6/14. Meet at the Jacob Sears Library, 23 Center Street, East Dennis.

2009 Annual Strawberry Festival & Plant Sale, 12pm-4pm. Rain or shine. Strawberry shortcake. Variety of plants for sale. Music by the Note-Ables and the Good Time Guys throughout the afternoon. $5 per person. Orleans Historical Society, Main Street & School Road, Orleans.

The Tastes of Truro, 3pm. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Truro Vineyards, 11 Shore Rd., N. Truro.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Yarmouth-Dennis @ Bourne 5pm, Hyannis @ Chatham 7pm, Harwich @ Falmouth 7pm, Brewster @ Orleans 7pm, Cotuit @ Wareham 7pm.

PAAM’s Spring Consignment Auction, 7pm. Live auction of rare and vintage work. Free admission. Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial St., Provincetown. 508-487-1750.

June 13 & 14th
Annual Cape Cod Maritime Museum Festival, 10am-4pm. Explore tall ships. Exhibits, boat builders, arts & crafts, children’s entertainment, music, pirates, seafood, walking tours, harbor cruises. Free admission. Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St. & Aselton Park (next to museum), Hyannis. 508-775-1723.

June 13 & 27
Winslow Crocker House, tours on the hour from 11am-4pm on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month through 10/15. Admission: $4. Circa 1780. 250 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, 617-227-3957, ext. 256.

Sunday, June 14
Art Show & Sale, 11am-5pm. Rain date 6/28. Yarmouth Art Guild. Lawn of Bank of American and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port.

Truro Cemetery Tour, 1pm. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Old Meet at North Cemetery, drive to Snow and First Parish Cemeteries.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Chatham @ Brewster 5pm, Falmouth @ Cotuit 5pm, Wareham @ Bourne 5:30pm, Orleans @ Harwich 5:30pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Hyannis 7pm

Monday, June 15
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Bourne @ Cotuit 5pm, Chatham @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Brewster @ Harwich 7pm, Falmouth @ Orleans 7pm, Hyannis @ Wareham 7pm.

Tuesday, June 16
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Wareham @ Brewster 5pm, Harwich @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Cotuit @ Chatham 7pm, Bourne @ Falmouth 7pm, Orleans @ Hyannis 7pm.

“I Got Sick, Then I Got Better”, 8pm. By Jenny Allen. One woman’s funny story of survival. $32 & $25. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.

June 17-21
11th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival, honoring innovation in filmmaking. Screenings, parties, workshops and other special events including a Night at the Drive in with Charles Busch and a “Mama Mia” sing-a-long at the Ptown High School on Sunday. Venues throughout Provincetown. 508-487-FILM

Thursday, June 18
Sea Captain’s Open House, 1pm. Capt. Bangs Hallet House opens for the season. Cape Cod’s only fully-furnished sea captain’s home open to the public. Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3021.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Brewster @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Falmouth @ Hyannis 7pm, Cotuit @ Orleans 7pm, Harwich @ Wareham 7pm.

Friday, June 19
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Brewster @ Cotuit 5pm, Chatham @ Falmouth 7pm, Hyannis @ Harwich 7pm, Bourne @ Orleans 7pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Wareham 7pm.

Saturday, June 20
7th Annual Run/Walk for the Arts, 9am. Competitive, non-competitive, adults, children. Begins and ends at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., S. Yarmouth. 508-760-2015.

Josiah Dennis Manse Opening Reception, 1pm-4pm. Presented by the Dennis Historical Society. 1745 schoolhouse, herb gardens. Refreshments. 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Orleans @ Brewster 5pm, Bourne @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Wareham @ Falmouth 5:30pm, Harwich @ Chatham 7pm, Cotuit @ Hyannis 7pm.

Sunday, June 21
15th Annual Father’s Day Main Street Car Show, 9:30am-1:30pm. Over 400 special interest cars, free admission. Fun for the whole family. Presented by the Hyannis Chamber. Main Street, Hyannis.

Annual WCOD Chowder Fest, 12pm. Sample chowder from area restaurants. Entertainment. $10 ($15 day of), children under 10 $4. Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. 508-775-5630.

Brooks Academy Open House & Season Opening, 2pm-4pm. Opening of baseball exhibit “Harwich Boys of Summer”. Music provided by the Harwich Town Band. Free. Harwich Historical Society. Brooks Academy Museum, 90 Parallel Street, Harwich. 508-432-8089.

Annual Strawberry Festival, 2pm-4pm. Fresh strawberry shortcake. Adults $5, children 12 and under $3. Honoring Father’s Day. Garden behind the Preservation Hall, 300 Main Street, Wellfleet.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Wareham @ Cotuit 5pm, Falmouth @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Harwich @ Bourne 5:30pm, Brewster @ Hyannis 7pm, Chatham @ Orleans 7pm.

Harwich Town Band Concert, 7pm. Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28, Harwichport. 508-432-1668.

June 20 & 21
Annual Brewster Drummer Boy Park Arts & Crafts Show, 9:30am-5pm. Free admission. Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.

2009 Hands on the Arts Festival, 10am-5pm. Juried arts & craft show with original works by more than 50 local artists. Free activities and instruction under the tent from noon to 4pm. Entertainment including storytelling, puppetry and music. Windmill Green, Route 6, Eastham. 508-240-5915.

Monday, June 22
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Chatham @ Brewster 5pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Cotuit 5pm, Hyannis @ Bourne 6pm, Falmouth @ Harwich 7pm, Orleans @ Wareham 7pm.

June 22-July 4
“Musical of Musicals” - The Musical! 8pm, Monday through Saturday. Cape Playhouse, 820 Main Street/Route 6A, Dennis. 877-385-3911.

Tuesday, June 23
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Wareham @ Hyannis 7pm, Harwich @ Orleans 7pm.

Wednesday, June 24
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Bourne @ Brewster 5pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Chatham 7pm, Cotuit @ Falmouth 7pm.

Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, 6pm. Featuring vocalist Lori Colombo. $15. Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial St., Provincetown. 508-487-1750.

“Hopper House Then and Now”, 7pm. How 70 years have changed the Truro landscape Hopper painted. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Truro Public Library, 5 Library Ln., No. Truro.

Thursday, June 25
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Hyannis @ Cotuit 5pm, Orleans @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Falmouth @ Bourne 6pm, Brewster @ Harwich 7pm, Chatham @ Wareham 7pm.

Friday, June 26
Bonnie Snow’s Cemetery Walk, 10am. Approx. 1 hour. $3, children free. Meet at the Orleans Historical Society, Meeting House Museum, 3 River Road, Orleans. 508-240-1329.

44th Annual Season Lobster Roll Suppers, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Fridays through 9/4. Eat in or take out. First United Church, 16 Cross Street, Chatham. 508-945-0474.

Friday Night Grill, 5pm-7pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, more. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 625 Main Street, Chatham. 508-945-2832.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Bourne @ Chatham 7pm, Brewster @ Falmouth @ 7pm, Harwich @ Hyannis 7pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Orleans 7pm, Cotuit @ Wareham 7pm.

Saturday, June 27
Treasure Trove & Silent Auction, 9am-2pm. Gently used books, household items, jewelry, plants and new handmade craft items. Presented by the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, Barnstable Branch. Howard Masonic Lodge, Rte. 28 & Davis Rd., South Yarmouth.

36th Annual Open Air Antiques Fair, 9am-4pm, rain or shine. Presented by the Brewster Historical Society. Free parking, admission 45, children under 12 free. Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.

Bob McCourt 5K Road Race, 9:30am. Begins at Municipal Parking Lot, Main St., Harwichport.
21st Annual Garden Tour, 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Orleans Improvement Assoc. Tickets $15 advance, $20 day of tour, available at Nory’s, Main Street Gourmet, Snow’s and Agway. Orleans.

First Annual Wellfleet Garden Tour, tour 12pm-4pm, reception 4pm-6pm. Rain date 6/28. Self-guided tour of private gardens, reception at one of the gardens. $35 pp. Proceeds benefit the Wellfleet Preservation Hall and the Wellfleet Community Garden.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Yarmouth-Dennis @ Brewster 5pm, Chatham @ Cotuit 5pm, Hyannis @ Falmouth 5:30pm, Wareham @ Harwich 7pm, Bourne @ Orleans 7pm.

25th Anniversary Gala, 6:30pm. A birthday party complete with food, drinks & entertainment. $150. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage & WHAT for Kids Tent, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.

Sunday, June 28
31st Annual Chatham Harbor Run/Walk, 12pm. Begins at Chatham High School, Crowell Road, Chatham.

62nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet, 1pm. A Provincetown Portuguese Festival tradition. Mass at 10:30am at St. Peters, procession from the church to the pier from 12pm to 1pm, blessing at 1pm at MacMillan Pier, Provincetown.

A Victorian Tea Party, 1pm-4pm. Presented by the Dennis Historical Society. Tea and refreshments. Tour of Capt. Baker’s home, the Barn featuring a country store and antique tools and the Driftwood Zoo. 1801 Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street, W. Dennis.

“Rails to Harwich and Beyond”, 2pm. Talk on the Lower Cape railroads in the early 20th century. Free with admission. Harwich Historical Society. Brooks Academy Museum, 90 Parallel Street, Harwich. 508-432-8089.

Great Music on Sunday @ 5, 5pm. “Broadway Baby!” $15, 12 and under free. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street, Provincetown.

Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Hyannis @ Cotuit 5pm, Brewster @ Wareham 5pm, Falmouth @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Harwich @ Bourne 5:30pm, Orleans @ Chatham 5:30pm.

“Phèdre”, 8pm. By Jean Racine, new version by Ted Hughes. HD live broadcast from London’s National Theater. Starring Helen Mirren. $24, $22 seniors. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.

Monday, June 29
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Chatham @ Brewster 5pm, Cotuit @ Bourne 6pm, Orleans @ Falmouth 7pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Harwich 7pm, Hyannis @ Wareham 7pm.

Tuesday, June 30
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Harwich @ Brewster 5pm, Cotuit @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Falmouth @ Chatham 7pm, Bourne @ Hyannis 7pm, Wareham @ Orleans 7pm.

“Summer Solstice”, 7pm. Screening of the 1981 movie filmed in Truro starring Henry Fonda and Myrna Loy. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Truro Public Library, 5 Library Ln., No. Truro.

Lecture: “Captain’s Gam”, 7:30pm. Local salts swap stories about Rock Harbor in the old days. Orleans Historical Society, Meeting House Museum, 3 River Road, Orleans. 508-240-1329.

Besides all the above activities, there are beaches, beaches and more beaches that you must visit for a fabulous stay on Cape Cod. See you at the Inn!

June 11th Stay at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod-- Experience Fine Cuisine at Winslow's Tavern at Nebbiolo Wine Tasting Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:03:00 +0000

Wow! Two amazing happenings on Cape Cod. The first is a three-night mid-week 40% off special at the Inn. This offer is good from Sunday through Thursday until June 18th. So book early for your first choice of room.

Second great deal on the Cape is at Winslow's Tavern in Wellfleet. They are having a Nebbiolo Wine dinner with Michael Kane of Rosenthal Importers on June 11th at 7:00 PM. Dinner will start with passed appetizers and a Deforville Moscato D'Asti 2008.

Once seated you will be served fresh fava beans with creme fraiche, mint and meyer lemon zest. The wine is a Brovia Roero Arneis "Sanchin Vezza D/Alba, 2006. This will be followed with Jumbo Scallop and Lychee Gazpacho and Cucumber Spaghetti. The wine for this dish will be Luigi Ferrando Erbaluce "Cascina Cariola," 2007

Next sink your teeth into a seared rare Tandoori rubbed sushi grand tune with orange saffron braised endive and roast radish. Sample a Luigi Ferrando Carema "White Label," 2004.

Still hungry? Get ready for Balsamic marinated quail with avocado, heirloom tomato and chioggia beet mosaic, served with a Luigi Ferrando Carema "Black Label," 2003.

And the last dish before desert is Long Island duck ragu, Madagascar green peppercorns, pasta blanket and wild ramps. The wine accompaniament is a Brovia Barolo, 2004 and a Brovia Barolo "Rocche Dei Brovia," 2000.

Always room for desert -- of course! There is just enough sweet in this Mixed Berry Blanc de Noir Trrine with wild berry gelato. The desert wine is a Luigi Ferrando "Solativo" Erbaluce di Caluso Vendemmia Tardiva 2005.

This feast is $70 per person excluding tax and tip. For bookings please contact Tracey Barry Hunt at 508-349-6450.

So take a break from your hectic schedule. Let us pamper you at the Inn, and let Winslow's Tavern pamper your palate. Enjoy all that is on the Cape during this beautiful spring season.

Staycation--No Way -- Pamper Yourself on Cape Cod, Relax at The Cape Cod National Seashore, Shop our Amazing Boutiques, and Enjoy Fabulous Restaurants

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:54:00 +0000

We keep hearing advertisements for "Staycations," What is up with that! One works hard all year just to gear up for VACATION. The idea of time off is to take advantage of the 4 "Rs" -- to rest, rejuvenate, relax and re-acquaint ourselves with those in our lives. How can one possibly do that, if they are staying in their own back yards. There is still cooking to do, so no great out-to-dinner meals. Beds still need to be made, rooms need to be picked up, and all those beach towels need to be washed. Staring at the lawn, you realize that needs to be mowed. You can't relax because someone always needs something from you.

Our solution -- Come to our back yard and start your vacation at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.
No need to cook as you will have a gourmet breakfast upon awakening. Lunch is always great at a clam shack. Before dinner enjoy a light hors d'oeuvre on the back patio. And, of course, dinner can be either fine dining or relaxed. There is something for all palates. When you arrive back from dinner, search the video library, have a brandy or port, and a cookie, to appease the sweet tooth--Chocolate Sparrow has great deserts and candy, too. All that you didn't have to wash one pot, dish or pan.

As to your accommodations -- kick back and relax. Your room is freshened daily. Your bed is made before you finish breakfast. All you have to do is sit on your porch, balcony, deck or the gazebo, kick up your feet and read that book that is on your "bucket list." If you have dishes to wash, those will be taken care of also. No muss no fuss.

Stress Relief -- Bring those stress points to the Spa and have them worked on and out. A combination massage to alleviate those aches and pains, and soothe the senses is just what the VACATION ordered.

Take advantage of all that the Cape has to offer. The whales have been extremely wonderful this year, sometimes spotting up to 50 at a time. See the water ecology of the Cape, while taking a Kayak trip with the guides at Goose Hummock. Hiking, biking and birding are great sport found at the Cape Cod National Seashore and at the Audubon Nature Center. Wine tasting at the Truro Winery lends itself to a nice little respite in your travels -- and don't forget the spice shop across the street. Lighthouses dot the Cape for great tours and views. And, in the evening be sure to take in a play or two at the Cape Cod summer theatres (where summer stock theatre began.) And, soon Cape Cod League Baseball will begin. See baseball the way our fathers enjoyed it, sitting on a grassy knoll with your picnic dinner. Or, just simply take a walk at low tide on Cape Cod Bay, and watch for an amazing amount of sea creatures. Follow our simple guide and check off what you see.

So book your weekday vacation and remember until June 18th receive a 40% discount on any three nights, Sunday through Thursday. If you can only stay two nights, Sunday through Thursday, we will be happy to offer you our off-season rates through June 18th. Weekends are regular in-season prices now. Book early before your favorite room is taken. See you on Cape Cod -- the vacation that is only a car ride away.

Free Adventures at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham

noreply@blogger.com (Whalewalk Inn and Spa) — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:55:00 +0000

The first official weekend of the season, Memorial Day Weekend, was certainly a lot of fun. The Memorial Day Picnic and first ever Scavenger Hunt went really well.

Kevin did a superb job with the ribs and chicken and the brisket was done to perfection. Tried a new German potato salad with bacon and a sweet and sour dressing, which was served warm. The whole 5 pounds was eaten. Erika, one of my friends from Germany, really liked it and asked for the recipe. She said in Germany they never had it warm. Showed her the old family cookbook from 1947. Now she can't wait to make it for their next gathering. We had a corn salad, Navy beans with parsley, scallions and white wine vinegar, sweet potato salad with peanut dressing, lemon vinaigrette pasta salad, watermelon and brownies for desert.

Dinner was followed by the awarding of Scavenger Hunt prizes. The grand prize went to Alan and Karla who earned the most points and gave us ideas for some new questions for the Labor Day Scavenger Hunt. They were pleased with their two-night stay gift certificate at the Inn. Better make your reservations early for Labor Day and get in on all the fun.

The next picnic coming up is Friday, July 3rd. This picnic will be held in conjunction with the fireworks at Rock Harbor. Come and enjoy all the great food and beautiful fireworks. After dinner we walk down to Rock Harbor, and the fireworks are right over head. You feel like you can almost touch them. Those that boom kind of reverberate through ones bones.

While waiting for the Whalewalk Inn summer events, the Cape Cod National Seashore has some programs to get summer rolling. The Seashore has a host of weekly events that are free and informative. Some do require advance reservations, and a couple do have fees (Canoe and Kayak trips).

SUNDAYS

Tour the Three Sisters Lighthouse. Tours are 3:00 PM in May and 4:00 PM in June. Beach fees may apply.

MONDAYS

Walk: Life on the Edge at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Witness the impact the sea has on the shore and the species that live there. Explore the beach below the bluff and discuss the issues associated with an ever-changing shoreline. Meet at Nauset Light Beach parking area. Beach fees may apply.

Walk: Stormy Nights at 10:00 AM, for 1 hour for 1 mile. Join a ranger for a short walk to discuss some of the more famous ship wrecks that came ashore and discover whether anything remains of the Newcomb Hollow wreck that mysteriously appeared in the winter of 2007/2008. Meet at the Newcomb Hollow Beach parking area, off Ocean View Drive, Wellfleet. Through June 8 only.

Tour the Captain Penniman House and learn about the their home, stories, and travels. Tour starts and 11:00 AM by reservation only. Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0 for details.

TUESDAYS

Call the Salt Pond Visitor Center, 508-255-3421, EXT.0 for hiking information. Explore your Park leaves at varying times and the hike is 3 to 4 miles and takes up to 3 1/2 hours. You will join an experienced ranger and explore the beauty and variety of park destinations, resources and stories. You must be a good walker. Dress for the weather. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Tour the Three Sisters Lighthouses. See Sunday for details.

WEDNESDAYS

Walk: Fort Hill: Window into the Past at 10:00 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 1/2 miles. Learn about the history of the various people who inhabited the lands at Fort Hill and surrounding Nauset Marsh. Meet at Hemenway Town Landing (one road north of Fort Hill off Route 6, Eastham. Through June 10 only.

Open House at the Captain Penniman House. Browse through this home. Meet at the Penniman House at Fort Hill, Eastham. Limited Parking.

THURSDAYS

Walk: Shoreline Stroll at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and for 1 mile. Explore the various habitats of forest, marsh, dunes and bay while discovering how they all work together to create a dynamic coastal barrier system known as the Great Island 'gut'. Meet at the Great Island parking area, Wellfleet. Through June 11 only.

Walk: Lore of Nauset Marsh at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Meet at the terrace at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham. Learn about this alluring place and what has drawn people to its shores for thousands of years.

FRIDAYS

Canoeing: Gull Pond at 8:00 AM for 2 1/2 hours, 1 to 2 miles. Fee required. Call for reservations at 508-487-1256. Through June 12 only.

Walk: Seal Search at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 1/2 miles. Hike along the Coast Guard spit and look for seals and learn about the species that might be seen. Meet at Coast Guard Beach parking area, Eastham. Through June 12 only.

Walk: Walking with Authors at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Experience Cape Cod through the eyes of some of the area's most famous or most beloved authors, such as Beston, Thoreau, Hay and others. See what they saw and hear what they heard. Join local author Dana Eldridge for this stroll at the edge of Nauset Marsh. Meet on the terrace at Salt Pond Visitor Center. Through June 19 only.

SATURDAYS

Canoeing: Salt Pond paddle at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 to 2 miles. Fee requires. Take a leisurely paddle in the protected waters of Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh in Eastham to explore its beauty. By reservation only. Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0, for information and reservations.

Captain Penniman House Tour. See Monday for more information.

Film: "Portrait of a Coast -- 21st Century" at 1:30 PM for 45 minutes. From the Storm of 1978 to the new Chatham inlet created during the April 2007 nor'easter, Cape Cod's coastline is constantly changing. Join a ranger for a viewing and discussion of this newly-updated film. Takes place at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. No showing on May 30th.

So make your reservations today to enjoy all the beauties of nature that the Cape has to offer. Also be sure to take a whale watching adventure. The naturalists are even surprised at how great the trips have been and how many whales are spotted at each trip. So see you soon at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa (where you can get the best massage ever!)