Holiday Happenings

Thanksgiving was great fun and our staff family helped eat all that turkey. On Friday morning did serve the Eggs Benedict with the smoked turkey breast and bacon. The guests loved it. May be a great after Christmas brunch idea.

Attended the Nauset Artists craft fair at the Middle School. They had some really lovely items for gift giving. They showcased some lovely jewelry in gold and silver, beautiful Cape Cod paintings with our famous lighthouses, some amazingly warm and fuzzy mittens, stunning turned bowls, woven shawls, and for the little girls in your life, American Girl outfits and doll furniture. Snacks were provided by Cape Cod Cup, and the Cape Cod Chamber was selling their "Arts and Artisans Trails" book, so bought one to share with guests during the summer. There is some great information, maps and gallery hours. You can order a book of your own also by visiting the Passport to the Arts at www.artsfoundation.org.

On December 1st there will be a craft fair at Willy's Gym in Eastham. Harwich Center is hosting a holiday fair with merchant open houses, music, Santa and refreshments. The Cape Cod Symphony will present the holiday pops concert "Home for the Holidays." If you collect or just enjoy displays of model trains, you don't want to miss the display at Snows, Orleans department store. The Nauset Model Railroad Club is hosting an open house with several operating model railroad layouts.

The Inn is decorated for the upcoming holidays and lights are out in the front yard. It is very festive. The towns of Orleans and Eastham are also in the spirit of the season with beautiful lighted streets and some nice discounts.

Theatres in the area are open and are presenting their holiday favorites. At the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in Yarmouth, you can see their production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." To reserve call 508-760-2001. The Academy of Performing Arts in Orleans will present "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol," by Tom Mula. Call 508-255-1963 for details. At the Harwich Junior Theatre, "A Christmas Carol" adapted by Rob Zapple, will be showing. Call 508-432-2002 to reserve your tickets.

That's just a smattering of what is happening on Cape Cod for the holidays. Each town has many activities to put visitors in the holiday spirit. We will keep you posted on future events. If you are staying at the Inn, we will have a list for you to peruse.

Mark you calendars for New Year's Eve at the Inn. Check our Specials page for details.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends who have stayed at The Whalewalk Inn and Spa. Hope your day is as beautiful as ours is on the Cape. The weather is truly a Cape golf day. The turkey is smoking and the sides are ready to roast in the oven. There are potatoes piperade, roasted fennel, green beans, almonds and onion wedges with lemon and thyme and carrots and parsnips with rosemary. Of course, the sweet potatoes have a little shot of bourbon, and for the kids the infamous green bean casserole is on hand with the can of onion rings standing by. Wish all could be here to enjoy the feast along with family and friends.

Tomorrow for breakfast we are having our own version of leftovers. We are making Smoked Turkey and Bacon Eggs Benedict over a muffin with arugula and sliced tomato, and of course, topped with our own Hollandiase Sauce. Can hardly wait -- and haven't even had dinner yet. We will serve it with pear and cranberry chutney and that American staple -- Banana Walnut Bread.

Working on plans for New Year's Eve. Hope we will have a lot of visitors to partake in our New Year's Eve hors d'oeuvre party, Chatham's First Night and brunch on New Year's Day. The filet mignon will be roasted after coated with olive oil, raw sugar, and salt and pepper. Delish!

Have a great rest of the day with your families and friends!

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This Blog will revolve around the sixteen very special and spacious Cape Cod styled accommodations spread throughout six buildings on a peaceful three-acre compound of lawns, gardens and meadows here at the Whalewalk Inn and Spa.

Each of our rooms and suites are individually decorated and appointed with your comfort in mind. All lodgings are air-conditioned. In-room amenities include comfortable sitting areas, telephones, hair dryers, TV/VCR, CD/Clock radios, irons and ironing boards. The more romantic Inn accommodations have fireplaces, oversized whirlpool or soaking tubs, refrigerators and stocked pantries for in-room coffee and tea service. We even provide storage for your bikes!

To make this Cape Cod bed and breakfast stay more enjoyable our guests are served an imaginative breakfast each morning such as:

* Cape Cod Pancakes - a fluffy pancake topped with Cape Cod cranberries and blueberries.

* Captain Harding Omelet - a light baked egg dish made with pepper jack cheese, ham, hash browns and served with a fruit salad cup.

* Granola Breakfast Pizza - a generous slice of pancake pizza topped with homemade granola and finished with bananas, strawberries and blueberries and a dollop of sour cream.

* Pecan Waffles - A Belgian waffle topped with brown sugar glazed bananas, served with sausage or special apple-cured bacon on the side.

* Frittata Primavera - Our titanic slice of heavenly eggs, peppers and summer squash served with basil drizzled tomatoes.

* Baked Goods from our Ovens - Our baker's specialties include homemade apple streusel, sour cream coffee cake, pear oatmeal muffins, cranberry almond bread.

We do our best to accommodate any dietary restrictions, and a light breakfast of homemade granola, fruit and yogurt is always available.

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are set out each evening for social hour.

"All is perfection at this 19th century whaling master's house on the Outer Cape." -Glamour Magazine

Voted "2004 Gold Award Winner for the Best Inn on the Outer Cape" by the readers of Cape Cod Life

Voted "Inn of the Year" by the readers of The Complete Guide to Bed and Breakfast Inns in the U.S. and Canada

Selected as a "Romantic Hideaway" by The Discerning Traveler

Selected as an "Editor's Pick" by Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide to New England

Winner "Favorite Snack Recipe" Yankee Magazine's 2002 Bed & Breakfast and Inn Directory

The Whalewalk Inn has to be one of the most beautiful inns on the Outer Cape.. the New York Times

“The Whalewalk Inn has to be one of the most beautiful inns on the Outer Cape...”

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"If we had to choose a summer home away from home, the Whalewalk Inn would most definitely be on our list. In fact, we paid a visit to the innkeepers to learn just how they succeed in pleasing their guests so thoroughly." -Victoria Magazine

And We hope that you will agree!

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