Cape Cod Fall for the Arts

The Cape Cod Arts Foundation has put together a wonderful weekend of arts and entertainment in all the towns on Cape Cod. Galleries will be bustling with activity, actors and actresses are ready to host some wonderful plays, and music can be found throughout the Cape.

Fall for the Arts is a local festival showcasing local art and culture. There will be live performances by musicians, open houses at theatres, historical sites and museums. Enjoy readings and lectures, guided tours and heritage walks, special art exhibits and more. Click for details by town at www.artsfoundation.orgg/fall-for-the-arts

Book your reservation today for a phenomenal weekend on Cape Cod. Enjoy the festival and then stay at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa for a romantic and relaxing time. Savor a gourmet breakfast each morning, take a walk on the beach, and experience all of the wonderful talent and history that abounds on the Cape. Also, if you want to take advantage of our Passport to New England program, you may sign up at the Inn, and then perhaps continue your journey and be awed by the beautiful foliage of the Northeast. Stay 10 nights in three of our amazing Passport Inns and your 11th night is free. What a great deal!

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!

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.