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

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

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 on Cape Cod and the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

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!

Whalewalk Inn & Spa Celebrates Maritime Days on Cape Cod

The Cape is buzzing with museum tours, kayaking trips, and more for Maritime Days. To keep in the spirit of Maritime Days on Cape Cod, we are offering an amazing Memorial Day Weekend deal, so check it out and book today.

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.

Enjoying our guests this weekend, and for hors d'oeuvres, Brendan is preparing a baked Brie with strawberries. Very yummy! -- and a special request from guests who visit often. They say it is to visit our immaculate beaches, but I think it is for the baked Brie. Have a great weekend planting your gardens, getting ready for summer and all of that, so next weekend, you can come to the Cape and visit us at the Inn.

Experience Cape Cod Restaurant Week -- May 17 to May 23

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.

Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod Offering a Memorial Day Special

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.

Cape Cod Maritime Days -- Ferry to Nantucket

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.

Maritime Days on Cape Cod--Learn of our Rich History of Whaling, Fishing and Pleasure Boating

Tomorrow will celebrate Maritime Days with a trip to Nantucket on the Hy-Line. They have an amazing day planned for their guests, including a trip to the Whaling Museum. Other events that are offered on Cape Cod are fun and informative. Here is just a sample for May 11th. So hurry on down to the Cape and experience all the seaside knowledge and fun that we offer.

Some events are on going, while others are scheduled for different times. Here are the events for tomorrow. The sail on the Sarah sounds amazing.

TUESDAY, MAY 11
Cape Cod Maritime Museum presents "Waters of Cape Cod" Local artists explore the nature of water in various media. Cost: Admission $5; $4 students & seniors; children 7 & under are free Information: 508-775-1723

Historic Sarah sails and charters: Location--Cape Cod Maritime Museum,135 South St, Hyannis: Charters are 1 ½ hour $150; 3 hours $250 (6-person maximum) Scheduled Sails are $25 per adult 18 and over; $10 per child Information: 508-775-1723

Maritime Heritage Week at Provincetown Public Library: This 4 day event includes a maritime author forum, maritime book reading, dramatic readings from whaling journals, and sea chantey singing. Cost: Free. Information and Times: 508-487-7094,

The Other Edward Hopper: A Sailor and his Marine Paintings. Sturgis Library, Route 6A, Barnstable Village at 7:00 p.m. Learn of his nautical childhood influences, love of boats, and Cape Cod. Cost: Free. Information: 508-362-6636

Waters of Cape Cod Exhibition, May 1-31 Open during museum hours at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis. It features Cape Cod artists and also Ted Kennedy’s painting of Mya and various paintings from the museum collection with maritime themes. Cost: Museum admission Information: 508-385-4477.

So hurry on down and take advantage of this exciting time on Cape Cod. Book your favorite room today.

Mother's Day on Cape Cod--Come Saturday and Shop for a Special Gift for Mom

Just returned from a Passport to New England meeting in the Berkshires. We were hosted by the Applegate Inn, and had a lovely time catching up with fellow innkeepers--and in spite of the beautiful weather, we did get some work done.

Cape Cod weather has been amazing and everything is beautifully green, the wisteria is in full bloom, and the lilacs have scented the whole property. So if you have no plans for the weekend, it isn't to late to come on down.

Two events on May 8th -- Not to Miss

In Hyannis you can shop for Mother's Day at the annual Shop Local Day. This biannual event encourages visitors and residents to check out Hyannis. There will be sales and specials all day -- a trip not to miss. Or, you can take a ride to the Rowley Gallery, 84 Route 6A, Orleans and experience "For the Love of Art" show. S & R Jewelry of Orleans will be on display along with original artwork. Mom's who come to this gala event will receive a gift. This display is open from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information call 508-255-3690.

This past week Sandra from Chatham T Company and Marge's Place stayed at the inn. Marge's Place caters to the little people, while Chatham T Company caters to the adults. There are designer caps, belts, rain jackets, and she even carries Not Your Daughter's Jeans, which actually tuck in your tummy.

So hurry up and call and make your reservations at The Whalewalk Inn. We still have a couple of lovely rooms available for this weekend. (Also, making chocolate covered strawberries for Mother's Day.) Either give us a call, or you can book on-line.