A Romantic Fall Walk on Cape Cod--Rock Harbor and Cape Cod Bay

Today is rather a blustery day on Cape Cod, but the sun is shining over the marsh rendering a cacophony of color. The sea grass is showing off its golden color, which almost seems to sparkle in the sun -- natures own "amber waves." Ground cover on the dunes has turned a dark shade of red. This back drop really shows off the white of the gulls circling about.

The trees have all taken on their fall jewel tones. The evergreen trees are emerald with berries of jade. The blue spruce certainly challenges the blue of any star sapphire. The oak trees run the gamut from smokey quartz to the dark shades of the cat's eye. The ruby red fire bushes stand out in nature's fall array. Added to this mix of color are the brilliant citrine yellows, the agate oranges, and all splattered with garnet splotches.

So come on down for your own romantic walk on Cape Cod. Afterwards sit by your fire, read that book you haven't had time for, enjoy a bowl of clam chowder at one of our many area restaurants, do a little holiday shopping, or book the best massage ever, after relaxing in the sauna, hot tub, and resistance pool. Check out our November specials, and we will see you soon.

Sunny Cape Cod Activities -- AAUW, Book Signing, Square Dancing and Guided Hikes

The weekend of October 24th through 26th brought a really nice group of people to the Inn. We shared in anniversaries, birthdays, and family get-to-gethers. Guests enjoyed the property, massages, breakfast and happenings in the area. One family was especially pleased with our itineraries and spent the day finding all the sights mentioned in it. Thanks to the many great restaurants in the area, guests said a diet was in order starting on Monday.

This week on Cape Cod (October 27 through October 30), there are a couple of things that you may not want to miss.

Monday, October 27 -- chair yoga begins with Patty Renauld at the Eastham Methodist Church, Route 6. Call 508-349-1915 for details.

Tuesday, October 28 -- University Women at 12:30 at St. David's Church, Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Jeanmarie Fraser, "Women as Leaders at CCCC," open to the public.

Book signing and reception for Beverly Ryle "Ground of Your Own Choosing," 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Brewster Ladies Library, Route 6A, Brewster.

Nau-Sets Square dancing, multilevel with intermediate rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, workshop 7:3- to 8:00 PM, Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, $7.00, 508-896-5237, Halloween Dance.

Wednesday, October 29 -- Guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club, 9:00 AM, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at south Street parking lot for Dennis-Crowes Pasture hike, just past Quivett Cemetery.

Wednesday walks with Naturalist Connie Boyce, Flax Pond to Run Pond, Dennis, leave Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, route 6A, Brewster at 9:40 AM, 508-896-3867.

Thursday, October 30 -- Free film screening "Iron Jawed Angels," with Hilary Swank, 7:00 PM at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth.

Radio hoax lecture 70th anniversary of the 1938 War of the World radio hoax, 7:00 PM, Brooks Free Library, Harwich. Bart Stewart, author, reads excerpts from his story "Theater on the Air."

Theater
"Beatlejuice" Starcreations Theater, 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 30th at Hyannis Elks Club, 852 Bearses Way, Hyannis, $10, 508-747-1234."The Importance of Being Earnest", comedy, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road, Chatham, 8)) PM Thursday - Saturday; 2:00 PM Sunday, October 23rd through November 16th. Call 508-945-0510 for ticket information.

"The Producers" Academy Playhouse, 8:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday; 2:00 PM, Sunday through November 9th, $20, Main Street, Orleans, 508-255-1963.

"Shining City", mystery, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (W.H.A.T.), 8:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday: 3:30 PN Sunday, through November 1, Julie Harris Stage, 1 Kendrick Avenue, Wellfleet, $32, $22 matinee, 508-349-9428.

So call now for your reservations at the Inn. You don't want to miss any of the great events, nature, and the arts that the Cape has to offer. See you soon!

Cape Cod Happenings: Dance Festivals, Theatre, Costume Exhibit, and Home and Garden Expo

What a great past weekend! The Wellfleet Oyster Fest was just great! We all went and had a wonderful time with fresher than fresh oysters, shrimp, lobster rolls, Winslow's Tavern famous Bloody Mary's, children's festivities, live music, and quite an array of craft items. It really was a lot of fun -- in spite of the wind. However, that doesn't stop a New Englander from having a good time -- you just layer on more clothes and continue to have fun.

The marsh is changing colors with golden waves of marsh grass, white flowering bushes and dabs of red here and there. When the sun shines on the marsh it is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Ask about our special walk along Dyer Prence Road -- a small microcosm of the Cape for you to enjoy.

This weekend, October 23rd through 26th, offers a variety of activities.

Historic Costume Exhibit
Captain Bangs Hallet House
09/22/08 to 10/05/08 1:00pm - 4:00pm

11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport. Featuring costumes & accessories from the museum collection 1825-1925. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and in part by MA Cultural Council. Admission $10. 508-362-3021.

Weavers’ Network Annual Exhibit
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth
10/22/08 to 11/02/08

More information: (508) 394-7100

3rd Annual Cape Cod Life Home & Garden Expo
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis
10/24/08 to 10/26/08

The third annual Cape Cod Life Home & Garden Expo and Home Tour will kick off on Friday, October 24that the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. The three-day event will include more than one hundred exhibitors from all sectors of the Cape's home improvement industry, including interior designers, building contractors, landscaping experts and many more. The weekend will also include free seminars and book signings with some of the Cape's most talented authors. New elements in this year's show will also reflect today's growing interest in all things "green" and "high tech". For the first time, the traditional Home Tour will be featured online. Exclusive prizes will also be given away throughout the entire Expo weekend, valued at thousands of dollars. Friday, October 24, 2008 from 12 pm - 4 pm. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 10 am - 4 pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call 508-775-9800 ext. 50.

Orlean's Main Street Gourmet
42 Main Street, Orleans
508-255-1112

Sponsoring their 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Bring your carved at home pumpkin to the store on Saturday, October 25th. Judging and photos begin at dark. All age are invited and there are 4 categories and 4 age groups. Prizes will be awarded in each age group and category. Official rules and entry forms are available at the shop, or call for entry details.

The Producers
Academy of Performing Arts
120 Main Street
508-255-1963
Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 PM and Sunday, 2:00 PM
Through November 9th

This little theatre does an amazing job with a big show, with a terrific set, great costumes and a superb cast that uses Mel Brooks witty dialogue and lyrics to such great effect that the audience was in stitches throughout much of the show on opening night. So if you could use an evening of laughter go see this play. You can't lose -- $20 admission.

Provincetown Dance Festival

Live performances by full dance troupes, panel discussions and workshops, 7:30 PM. Friday and Saturday, October 24th an 25th at Provincetown Theatre, 238 Bradford Street, $28.50, premium seats available. Call 508-487-9793

There are other theatre productions around town, and live music at different restaurants around the Cape. Also, many galleries are open so you can begin your holiday shopping. Find that unique gift for someone special on your list. Check out the Cape Codder newspaper for an extended listing when you arrive at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa -- oh, yes, and we still have Spa reservations available. So make your reservations for your stay and massage at the same time.

What is Fen Shui? Learn More at The Cape Cod Museum of Art

What is Feng Shui and How Can it Make Your Life Better?

A TALK WITH ALEXIS BARRON

MONDAY WITH FRIENDS
AT CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART
Monday, November 3, 1 pm.

Alexis Barron will talk about Feng Shui (fung shway), the Chinese study of the relationship a person has to their environment, bringing ecology and art into the home and work space to promote a greater sense of happiness and abundance to one’s life.

Barron, who has a doctorate in Behavioral Sciences from Harvard School of Public Health, will suggest adjustments one can make to lighten and brighten physical spaces as well as the spirit.

Barron also studied at the American Institute of Feng Shui in Florida has a passion for the philosophy and teaches use of it as a vehicle for change and support throughout life by balancing and unifying the movement of life’s energy.

Light Refreshments are served. $15, Free for Friends of CCMA.

Cape Cod Museum of Art -- Beauty, Inspiration, Community -- Enriching Our Lives
60 Hope Lane P. O Box 2034 Dennis, MA 02638
Off Rte. 6A Dennis at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts
508/385-4477 x 12 Mon - Sat 10 am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon -5pm,
Artful Thursdays: open by donation 10 - 8, Talks at 11, Tours at 2, Discounts at Restaurants



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Oyster Fest, Wellfleet, Cape Cod -- Best Oysters on the Cape

Looking for the ultimate in festival fun? Then come on down to Cape Cod and enjoy one of the last festivals of the season -- The Wellfleet Oyster Fest. Just think of all those oysters, fresh from Cape Cod Bay -- and a whole weekend to enjoy them!

We still have rooms available for the weekend -- so come on out for a fun filled weekend on Cape Cod -- and oysters, too. We have some availability, especially on Friday night. Also, read our September 30th blog. There you will find all the activities for the weekend, so you can pick and choose what events you want to attend.

So call the Whalewalk Inn & Spa for your reservations today.

Weekend Walks on Cape Cod to Celebrate Cape Cod Pathways

This weekend is the annual Cape Cod Pathways' "Walking Weekend," with interesting excursions planned for around the Cape. Parking is available at all walk locations.

Friday, October 10:

1:00 pm Wing's Island Brewster
1:30 pm Stony Brook Preserve, Brewster

Saturday, October 11:

9:00 am Namequoit Bog Ramble in the Bramble, Orleans
10:00 am Provincelands Dune and Bog Walk, Privincetown
10:00 am Schoolhouse Pond Watershed, Chatham
1:00 pm Wing's Island, Brewster

Sunday, October 12:

9:30 am Three Pond Hike, Orleans
1:00 pm Wing's Island, Brewster
2:00 pm Archaeology Walk, Harwich
3:45 pm Sunset hike on Griffin Island, Wellfleet
5:00 pm Full Moon Tour at Nauset Light, Eastham

Monday, October 13:

7:30 am Birding: Fall Visitors, Truro
9:00 am Bird Walk at Bank Street Bogs, Harwich
10:00 am Kenrick Woods, South Orleans
10:00 Glacial Ponds Parks trail, Eastham
1:00 pm Bridge Creek Conservation, West Barnstable
1:00 pm Wing's Island, Brewster

Things to Do on Cape Cod: Music, Arts & Crafts, Hikes and Walks

The weather is absolutely marvelous this week -- cool, sunny and great for a hike or bike ride. Enjoy the following:

Wednesday, October 8 -- Eastham Hiking Club offers a free guided hike starting at 9:00 am at the Harwich reservoir and Conservation lands. Call 508-255-3808 for information and directions

Wednesday walks with naturalist Connie Boyce at Spruce Hill to Namskaket Marsh. Leave the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A at 9:45 am, 508-896-3867 for cost and details.

Saturday Walks -- If you want to get the family outdoors and get a little education while you're at it, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History hosts Family Field Walks year-round every Saturday and Sunday (and Monday-Friday in July and August). Explore the John Wing Trail at the museum with a trained naturalist, who will give you all the facts about marsh, oak-pine forest and beach habitats. The one-and-a-half hour walk covers 1.2 miles, so even the little ones can enjoy it. Cost is free with museum admission. Call 508-896-3867 for time of hike.

Arts and crafts: Saturday, October 11th and Sunday the 12th at Nauset Middle School in Orleans where a visit to the Cape area isn't complete without a peek at what local artisans have to offer. The Artisans' Guild Arts and Crafts shows, which are held five different times a year at the local Middle School, feature a vast selection of the best in local crafters' wares. Take advantage of this gift-shopping opportunity to find something special for a loved one or yourself that is distinctly "Cape Cod." Admission is free; plenty of parking is available. See website for dates and details.

Entertainment: Music nightlife is available on Friday or Saturday (and sometimes both nights at the following establishments: Agro Dolce, Route 6, Brewster, Jazz both nights, 508-896-8600

Bayzo's Pub at the Mansion at Ocean Edge Friday and Saturday pianist 6-10PM. Call 774-323-6012.

Joe's Bar and Grille at the Barley Neck Inn on the way to Nauset Beach has free live entertainment, which we have had rave reviews by our guests, on the weekends. 508-255-0212 -- great lobster, too. Reserve your table and lobster at the same time.

Paula Poundstone, comedian with be at The Vixen Nightclub in Provincetown on the 11th and 12th, 7 and 9 pm, $45 and $50 seats. Call 508-487-6424 for ticket information.


Musical Performances: Rum Soaked Crooks Autumn Winds concert with sea chanteys and folk music, 7:00 pm, Saturday, October 11 at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6 Eastham, free.

First encounter coffeehouse, Samoset Road, Eastham, 508-255-5438. Doors open at 7:30 pm, performance at 8:00 pm, $15 at the door. Sharon and Matt Heaton will perform on October 11th.

Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis. For information on ticket prices and discounts call 508-362-1111. Saturday, October 11th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 12th at 3:00 pm for a Classical Mystery Tour.

Galleries: There are many fine galleries and exhibits on the Lower Cape. When you arrive at the Inn please check the second section of The Cape Codder available in the den of the Main Inn. We also have a whole map of galleries found in Wellfleet and Orleans. So ask for those also.