Off-Season Rates are in Effect at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, Cape Cod

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR OFF SEASON RATES and enjoy the off season quiet of Cape Cod. Walk the beaches, stroll through our quaint villages, and delight in our fruits of the sea. See you at the Inn -- Make your reservations online at www.whalewalkinn.com or call us at 508-255-0617.

This weekend in Eastham is the Windmill Weekend.  Browse the artist's booths, enjoy the entertainment, and watch a good old-fashioned parade.  See the schedule below:

Windmill Green Entertainment at the Gazebo

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Allegretto with Denya Levine	A family musical adventure
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Chandler Travis Three-O + 1
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Cranberry Shores
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Sarah Burrill
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	The Rip-It-Ups
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Toast and Jam	Enjoy this group while you eat dinner!
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Family Square Dancing	Dave Perrault, Caller

Windmill Green Events

11:00 a.m.	"The Eastham Game"	Information-based scavenger hunt starts at the Library Booth
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Family Games	Fun for young and old!
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Photo Contest Voting	Vote at the Raffle Booth
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Bayside Skippers	A great jump rope show for all ages
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Trevor the Juggler	An amazing show on the Windmill Green!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Children's Games	Ages 8 and under
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Poekoelan Demo	Martial arts demo from Willy's Gym
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Cookout on the Green	All are welcome. The Fire Association will provide the grill, cooks, condiments, and paper goods. Bring your own meat for the grill!

Events Around Town

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Open Space Walk	Upper Boat Meadow/South Eastham Conservation Area	Meet at Upper Boat Meadow trailhead on Smith Lane
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Sand Art Contest	First Encounter Beach	8:30 a.m. - Registration starts 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Building 12:00 p.m. - Winners announced
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Eastham Painters Guild Exhibit and Sale	Eastham Town Hall Lawn
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Craft Show	Nauset Regional High School, Cable Road	Held indoors - rain or shine!
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Antique and Classic Vehicle Show	Elks Lodge, 1 McKoy Road	See Event Info page for details and registration info.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Museum Open Houses	Swift-Daley Museum, Tool Museum, Dill Beach House	Next to Post Office on Route 6
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Friends of the Eastham Library Book Sale	Eastham Library, 190 Samoset Road

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Penniman House Tour	Penniman House, Fort Hill Road	Reservations needed, call 508-255-3421
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Schoolhouse Museum Open House	Schoolhouse Museum	Across from National Seashore Visitor's Center

Brewster in Bloom--Parade, Arts and Antiques During the Day, Cape Theatre in the Evenings

Today starts Brewster in Bloom. Especially excited this year, as the grandsons will be marching in the Sunday Parade and the weather is supposed to be lovely. Look for the red head with the sax and the other red head with the bass drum -- probably the smallest drummer there. Also this weekend our grand daughter will be in the Nauset Middle School production of The Wizard of Oz. She will be dressed in green. Of course, there will be a lot of kids dressed in green, but she will be the pretty red head -- kind of runs in the family, and of course, those who have stayed at the Inn already know about all the red hair.

If you are looking for some serious theatre on the Cape "Eurydice" is at the Cape Rep, "Of Mice and Men" at the Orleans Academy of Performing Arts, "Edward II" at The Provincetown Theater, "Much Ado About Nothing" at Cape Cod Community College, and there are other performances throughout the Cape.

The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Classics V Austrian connections will be performed in Barnstable at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday.

Feel like dancing -- well Head over to Joe's Beach Road Bar & Grill in East Orleans. Enjoy the music of The Rip It Ups, starting at 10:00 PM. Also music at the Lost Dog Pub on Friday at 9:30 PM. Check the Cape Cod Times for other musical entertainment.

This coming Wednesday head to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History for a spring walk. Meet at 9:20 at the Museum for a trek on Morris Island that lasts for two hours. Beautiful scenery there. One of our favorite haunts for hiking.

Birders head up to the Massachusetts Audubon society' Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for a great hike. That evening at 6:30 at the Truro Public Library learn about the Coastal Waterbird Program. Call 508-487-1125 for more information.

Also, check out the Cape Cod Times website for information on all that is going on this weekend and next week. The Cape is springing up with events and The Whalewalk Inn is ready to greet visitors. Enjoy off-season rates and all that the Cape has to offer.

Brewster, Cape Cod in Bloom --Blog Special Only -- Last Three Days to Book Vintage Rates

Blog Special Only: Book this weekend for three nights and take advantage of 2000 rates. The weather for Friday looks amazing, Saturday a few clouds and the same for Sunday. The temperature will be in the 60s -- perfect weather to enjoy Brewster in Bloom. There will be antique sales, music, parade, chowdah' tasting and many more activities.

So come on down to Cape Cod. Check our special's page for details on the Vintage rates. They are good until Monday, May 3, 2010, so take advantage of the nice weather, the festivities in Brewster, and a romantic stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, which is beautifully coming into bloom.

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

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.

Spring Break on Cape Cod--Travel on the Hy-Line Cruises to the Kennedy Compound and Nantucket--40% Discount at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

Hy-Line Cruises are gearing up for the season. So when planning your vacation at the Whalewalk Inn (Take advantage of our 40% discount from Sunday through Thursday), add the Cruise as one of your outings. See our Special's Page for details. During school vacation week, April 20th through 26th, climb aboard a Harbor Cruise for 1/2 PRICE! Book your Hy-Line Cruise now. Learn about the history of Hyannis and local area landmarks on your way to view the historic Kennedy Compound. Cruises leave at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, and 3:00. Call 508-790-0696 for reservations. Cost is $8.00 for adults.

If you are planning a day trip to Nantucket from the Inn, book out of Hyannis and you will be on Nantucket in no time flat. It is a 30 minute drive to Hyannis and 40 minutes by boat. The ferry drops you right in town and then let the fun begin as you stroll down the cobble stoned streets. Here are two events that are coming up on the Island.

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL WEEKEND
April 24 - 26, 2009

From early-April to mid-May, over three million daffodils of every color, shape and size will bloom on Nantucket Island. This blossoming, and the advent of spring itself, is the focal point of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Daffodil Festival.Originated by the late Jean MacAusland, a summer resident of Nantucket and former publisher of Gourmet magazine, the weekend has grown into a full-scale celebration of winter’s thaw, joyous for both islanders and visitors alike. Daffodils adorn the island’s roadsides, gardens and shop windows with blossoms of yellow, orange, white and even pale pink. The Daffodil Festival’s grand event, held on Saturday (Rain or Shine) is the Annual Antique Car Parade, featuring over 100 daffodil-bedecked antique cars (pre-registration necessary for participation.) After winding through town and across the island to the charming village of Siasconset, participants join residents and visitors for the Annual Daffodil Tailgate Picnic. Held on the lush lawns leading into the village the picnic boasts fare ranging from elaborate gourmet cuisine served on fine china to box lunches and burgers. Other highlights include the Nantucket Garden Club’s Annual Daffodil Show, Daffy Dog Parade, Children’s Daffodil Parade and The Daffy Hat Pageant.

NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL
May 13 - 17, 2009

A multi-faceted exploration of food and wine emphasizing Nantucket's historic celebration of all things gastronomic. For over twelve years, Nantucket Island becomes host to over 100 wineries of international acclaim with special events including celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auction and new Lunch Symposia. Come sip wine in grand homes and dine in Nantucket's world-class restaurants! For a wine festival program or reservations, call 508-228-1128 to see what is appealing and available.

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.

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.

Cape Cod Nightlife and Music

On the Lower Cape you can enjoy music and good food. Joe's Bar and Grilled at The Barley Neck Inn on the way to Nauset Beach, East Orleans has free live entertainment on the weekends. Call for a reservation and if you are hankering after a boiled lobster, reserve one at the same time. Call 508-255-0212.

On Cahoon Hollow Road in Wellfleet, 508-39-6055, experience the only beach bar and grill for 40 miles on the National Seashore. Performances are as follows: Sunday--the Incredible Casuals. August 8 and 9--Apollo Sunshine. August 10--The Trainwrecks with Bouyant Sea. August 12--DJ Bed E. Green. August 13--WOMR benefit with Eric Lindell and August 14--Tjovi Ginen.

Bubula's by the Bay in Provincetown, 508-487-0773, on Thursdays through September 4th enjoy the Chandler Travis Philharmonette, 10-12:30ish -- call for details.

Around the corner and over the Bridge on Bridge Road to Samoset Road, in Eastham, 508-255-5438 enjoy an evening at First Encounter Coffeehouse. Doors open at 8PM with performance at 8:30. Tickets are $15 at the door, children free. August 16th is Vance Gilbert, singer/songwriter. Every Monday 7-8 PM is the Eastham Windmill Green Band Concerts. August 11th is Celtic Concert with Clayton, Denya and Greg

And, August 15th -17th is the 4th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival at 8 PM at Provincetown High School. Call 866-811-4111 for reservations. Tickets are $25 for each night per person.

Oh, and don't forget the Pops in the Park 2008 featuring The Cape Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Jung-HO Pak. Tickets are available at Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Snow's Home & Garden and local banks. Call 508-255-1386 for more information.

That is only the tip of the iceberg. You can go on line and fine many more performances to suit your music tastes.

Orleans Historical Society Events Celebrated at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

May 24th

The Orleans Historical Society will have their Antiques and Flea Market Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Professional Appraisers will be on sight for $5.00 an appraisal, so it will be just like the Antiques Road Show -- right here near the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. The hours are from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. So book for Memorial Day weekend, bring your treasures (maybe you will find some at the historical society) -- and, of course, on Sunday we will have our "smokin' barbecue". Make your reservations, as rooms are starting to fill up.

June 14th

Try our Granola Pizza topped with fresh fruit, especially strawberries, as we help celebrate Orleans Strawberry Festival. If you didn't have enough at breakfast, enjoy the harvest of the first fresh fruit of the season at the Orleans Historical Society's annual Strawberry Festival. Munch on homemade strawberry shortcake and quench your thirst with fresh lemonade, while listening to live music and shopping at the extraordinary plant sale and festival boutique. Call 508-240-1329 for details and reservations.

Wine Lover's Festival

June 1 - 4, 2008

Join us at the Whalewalk Inn as we celebrate the first annual Cape Cod Life Food and Wine Festival. You can attend all the festivities and settle back at the Inn for a relaxing stay.

As part of your stay you can shop and buy your favorite wines at The Windmill Liquor Store. They offer a 20% discount on case sales -- and the best part is that you can mix your choices to fill the case -- champagne also may be included.

During our hors d'oeuvre hour we will feature appetizers made with wine --Goat Cheese Crisps with a Mushroom Madeira Ragout, Baby Portabellas stuffed with Proscuitto and Vermouth, Dry White Wine Marinate Pork Skewers, and Mescal Drunken Shrimp. See you at our own mini-wine festival at the Inn.

Here is what is offered by Cape Cod Life Magazine:

The first annual Cape Cod Life Food & Wine Festival scheduled for Sunday, June 1st through Wednesday, June 4th. Sneak down to the Cape and enjoy four food and wine filled days, or pick and choose from the festival’s bounty of events to design your own indulgent Cape escape.

TV Diner’s Billy Costa hosts the Grand Opening on Sunday, June 1st from 3:00-6:00pm at the Rectrix Aerodrome in Hyannis. The event, tickets for which cost $50 apiece, features local talent from Twenty-Eight Atlantic and Willowbend Country Club as well as guest chefs Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon of Nantucket’s Straight Wharf, Todd Winer of The Metropolitan Club, Peter Eco of Stix and 33 Restaurant, and Dante de Magistris of dante.

If you can't make it to the Grand Opening event, twenty-eight Atlantic is just down the road from the Inn. We will be happy to make reservations for your own wine tasting and dinner event.

So call today for your reservation and take advantage of our off-season rates for June 1 through June 5th.