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.

Free Adventures at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham

The first official weekend of the season, Memorial Day Weekend, was certainly a lot of fun. The Memorial Day Picnic and first ever Scavenger Hunt went really well.

Kevin did a superb job with the ribs and chicken and the brisket was done to perfection. Tried a new German potato salad with bacon and a sweet and sour dressing, which was served warm. The whole 5 pounds was eaten. Erika, one of my friends from Germany, really liked it and asked for the recipe. She said in Germany they never had it warm. Showed her the old family cookbook from 1947. Now she can't wait to make it for their next gathering. We had a corn salad, Navy beans with parsley, scallions and white wine vinegar, sweet potato salad with peanut dressing, lemon vinaigrette pasta salad, watermelon and brownies for desert.

Dinner was followed by the awarding of Scavenger Hunt prizes. The grand prize went to Alan and Karla who earned the most points and gave us ideas for some new questions for the Labor Day Scavenger Hunt. They were pleased with their two-night stay gift certificate at the Inn. Better make your reservations early for Labor Day and get in on all the fun.

The next picnic coming up is Friday, July 3rd. This picnic will be held in conjunction with the fireworks at Rock Harbor. Come and enjoy all the great food and beautiful fireworks. After dinner we walk down to Rock Harbor, and the fireworks are right over head. You feel like you can almost touch them. Those that boom kind of reverberate through ones bones.

While waiting for the Whalewalk Inn summer events, the Cape Cod National Seashore has some programs to get summer rolling. The Seashore has a host of weekly events that are free and informative. Some do require advance reservations, and a couple do have fees (Canoe and Kayak trips).


SUNDAYS

Tour the Three Sisters Lighthouse. Tours are 3:00 PM in May and 4:00 PM in June. Beach fees may apply.

MONDAYS

Walk: Life on the Edge at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Witness the impact the sea has on the shore and the species that live there. Explore the beach below the bluff and discuss the issues associated with an ever-changing shoreline. Meet at Nauset Light Beach parking area. Beach fees may apply.

Walk: Stormy Nights at 10:00 AM, for 1 hour for 1 mile. Join a ranger for a short walk to discuss some of the more famous ship wrecks that came ashore and discover whether anything remains of the Newcomb Hollow wreck that mysteriously appeared in the winter of 2007/2008. Meet at the Newcomb Hollow Beach parking area, off Ocean View Drive, Wellfleet. Through June 8 only.

Tour the Captain Penniman House and learn about the their home, stories, and travels. Tour starts and 11:00 AM by reservation only. Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0 for details.

TUESDAYS

Call the Salt Pond Visitor Center, 508-255-3421, EXT.0 for hiking information. Explore your Park leaves at varying times and the hike is 3 to 4 miles and takes up to 3 1/2 hours. You will join an experienced ranger and explore the beauty and variety of park destinations, resources and stories. You must be a good walker. Dress for the weather. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Tour the Three Sisters Lighthouses. See Sunday for details.

WEDNESDAYS

Walk: Fort Hill: Window into the Past at 10:00 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 1/2 miles. Learn about the history of the various people who inhabited the lands at Fort Hill and surrounding Nauset Marsh. Meet at Hemenway Town Landing (one road north of Fort Hill off Route 6, Eastham. Through June 10 only.

Open House at the Captain Penniman House. Browse through this home. Meet at the Penniman House at Fort Hill, Eastham. Limited Parking.

THURSDAYS

Walk: Shoreline Stroll at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and for 1 mile. Explore the various habitats of forest, marsh, dunes and bay while discovering how they all work together to create a dynamic coastal barrier system known as the Great Island 'gut'. Meet at the Great Island parking area, Wellfleet. Through June 11 only.

Walk: Lore of Nauset Marsh at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Meet at the terrace at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham. Learn about this alluring place and what has drawn people to its shores for thousands of years.

FRIDAYS

Canoeing: Gull Pond at 8:00 AM for 2 1/2 hours, 1 to 2 miles. Fee required. Call for reservations at 508-487-1256. Through June 12 only.

Walk: Seal Search at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 1/2 miles. Hike along the Coast Guard spit and look for seals and learn about the species that might be seen. Meet at Coast Guard Beach parking area, Eastham. Through June 12 only.

Walk: Walking with Authors at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Experience Cape Cod through the eyes of some of the area's most famous or most beloved authors, such as Beston, Thoreau, Hay and others. See what they saw and hear what they heard. Join local author Dana Eldridge for this stroll at the edge of Nauset Marsh. Meet on the terrace at Salt Pond Visitor Center. Through June 19 only.

SATURDAYS

Canoeing: Salt Pond paddle at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 to 2 miles. Fee requires. Take a leisurely paddle in the protected waters of Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh in Eastham to explore its beauty. By reservation only. Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0, for information and reservations.

Captain Penniman House Tour. See Monday for more information.

Film: "Portrait of a Coast -- 21st Century" at 1:30 PM for 45 minutes. From the Storm of 1978 to the new Chatham inlet created during the April 2007 nor'easter, Cape Cod's coastline is constantly changing. Join a ranger for a viewing and discussion of this newly-updated film. Takes place at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. No showing on May 30th.

So make your reservations today to enjoy all the beauties of nature that the Cape has to offer. Also be sure to take a whale watching adventure. The naturalists are even surprised at how great the trips have been and how many whales are spotted at each trip. So see you soon at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa (where you can get the best massage ever!)

Cape Cod Life's 2009 Best of the Cape & Islands Readers' Poll

What an exciting day at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa! We just received a congratulatory letter that the Inn is a winner in Cape Cod Life's 2009 Best of the Cape & Islands Readers' Poll. (Not just winners, but GOLD WINNER!)

The letter states "Our readers have a great loyalty to the magazine, and they take pride in voting for their favorite places on the Cape and Islands--you were voted among the very best! The results will be published in the June 2009 issue of Cape Cod Life. By the end of this month, this special issue will be on sale in retail outlets."

Thank you to all who have stayed with us and voted for us. We appreciate your loyalty, and the fact that you took the time to vote for us.

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we do have a little availability, if you are interested in a getaway. Check our availability page for room choice.

Also, Maritime Days are fast approaching and we are offering the mid-week (Sunday through Thursday 40% Off your room rate) special. Weekends are still our off season rates. Read some of the past blogs to see what is being offered for Maritime Days -- kayak trips, nature walks, sea tales and talks, lighthouse tours and much more. Be the first on your block to enjoy this seasons Wellfleet oysters, clam chowdah' and lobster. Golf courses are up and running, so plan a day of golf also. A fun day of golf is 9 holes at Highland Links in Truro, lunch at the Book Store in Wellfleet, while enjoying a water view, and then 9 more holes at Chequessette Golf Course.

A day trip to Nantucket makes for an exciting trip. Book through us and receive $6.00 off on each ticket. These tickets are available for the Hy-Line Cruises. You can upgrade these tickets to the first class section and receive complimentary breakfast treats and evening cheese and crackers. You can also upgrade to the Hy-Line Fast Ferry upon arrival for the 40 minute trip over. You will still have the $6.00 discount, but it cannot be booked in advance.

Make your reservations today and we look forward to seeing you at the Inn.

Cape Cod Maritime Days--Enjoy Sea Tales, Sea Voyages, and Your Own Sea Escape

April showers are definitely out of the way, and Cape Cod is "busting out" with flowers and activities. May 21st is the last day for Cape Cod Maritime Days and it is chock full of activities. So make your reservations at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa for a Maritime Getaway.

Also, please read previous blogs for activities from May 13th on celebrating the Sea Heritage of Cape Cod.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

5th Annual Ocean to the Bay Road Race
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Highland Light Road, North Truro
Five-mile run/walk from Highland Lighthouse to the bay and back, to benefit the lighthouse preservation. Awards, raffles and refreshments.
Cost: $15 registration fee
Information: 508-487-1121

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783

Boatbuilding Demonstration
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Boat shop behind Woods Hole Historical Museum, 579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole
Come visit the ongoing boatbuilding demonstration program, with participants on hand to answer questions.
Information: 508-548-7270


Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Fishing Tour
Come fish on the kayak sponsored by Eastern Mountain Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com Contact Michael at 508-208-2265. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing.
Cost: $150
Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265

Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties
Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more!
Cost: Free

Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 6 to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Sampson’s Island, Pleasant Bay
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person.
Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211 or email dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. You will receive directions upon making your reservations.

Maritime Exhibit at Captain Bangs Hallet House
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport
The maritime collection of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth will be open for display. Includes historical artifacts, paintings and ship models.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-362-3021

Maritime Matinee: “The City that Lit the World”
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown
Take an armchair journey to New Bedford during the height of the whaling industry. New Bedford was the mid 19th century’s preeminent whaling port and for a time “the richest city in the world.” This history is preserved today at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, where visitors can stroll its cobblestone streets, tour the world’s largest whaling museum, visit a whaling merchant’s home and whaleman's chapel, and walk a 19th century schooner’s decks. The 45-minute program includes the film and brief remarks by a park ranger.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-957-0738

A Whaling Family’s Story
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Meet at the Penniman House at Fort Hill in Eastham
Learn about the Penniman family through a tour of their home and stories of their travels. Examine some of the hardships, adventures and lifestyle of a whaling family.
Cost: Free
Information: Reservations required! Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0

Besides all the sea activities, take a leisurely drive around and enjoy the picturesque scenery bursting with wisteria, roses, cherry blossoms and roses. Make your reservations today to enjoy all the diverse activities that the Cape has to offer.

More Cape Cod Maritime Days Events -- May 15th-- Kayak, Lighthouse, and History Tours

The Whalewalk Inn & Spa is open for the season. We had a wonderful vacation and are all rested so now we can make sure that your trip to Cape Cod will give you a much needed rest. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful anniversary wishes. There is still time to take advantage of the 40% anniversary discount on any three weekday nights starting Sunday through Thursday. The Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend is not included in the discount. Also, the picnic is that Sunday, May 24th along with the weekend Scavenger Hunt--Grand Prize is a two-night stay at the Inn.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Location: Wellfleet Harbor to Great Island
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783, www.blueclawboattours.com

Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Pond, Cape Cod National Seashore
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person.
Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211 or email dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. You will receive directions upon making your reservations.

Be sure to check other blogs for events for April and early May. April brings Playhouse openings and the Clay Potters exhibition. Don't forget Brewster in Bloom the first weekend in May. See you at the Inn!

Cape Cod Maritime Days Schedule for May 14th--Enjoy 40% Discount on Room Rates at the Whalewalk Inn and Spa

Exciting times on Cape Cod are in full swing during Maritime Days. Our previous blog tells what is happening on the 13th and below are activities for Sunday the May 14th. Some do require reservations, so plan ahead.

Make sure you call for reservations at the Inn, so you can enjoy our Anniversary 40%discount on room rates. See details on our Specials Page. Also, Spa reservations should be made at the same time.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

“Thermometer-Mania Tour”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Porter Thermometer Museum, 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset
The curator will provide guided tours of the museum in Onset, the Thermometer Capital of the World. Emphasis will be placed on maritime thermometers. Tour includes the museum’s collection of over 1,000 devices, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-295-5504

Walking Tour: Where the Spark of Magic Happened
Time: 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in the parking area of the Marconi Station site in Wellfleet
Explore the site where Guglielmo Marconi transmitted the first official wireless message across the ocean in 1903. Quarter-mile walk.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421

For the Memorial Day Weekend we have added some extra excitement with our Scavenger Hunt. Prizes will be awarded and winners will be announced at our first picnic of the season. Kevin and Brendan will be smokin' their famous bar-b-que, and Heather and I will be making summer salads and desert. Bring your own drinks and join us for a fun evening. Grand prize is 2 Free Night stay at a future visit. Some other restrictions will apply. See you soon!

40% Discount on Room Rates during Cape Cod Maritime Days--Enjoy Lighthouse Tours, Kayak Trips, Nature Hikes

Just wanted to give you a preview of what May will bring. If you are planning on an April trip, read further down for April Events. Maritime Days are a great spring treat full of activities for visitors and locals alike. Brewster in Bloom Weekend, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of May, has many fun-filled activities. Cape Cod Maritime Days begin on May 13th. The list below is only Saturday's activities and the rest of the activities will follow in future blogs.

Remember that at the end of Maritime Days is the Memorial Day Weekend. Here at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa, we will celebrate that weekend with our traditional picnic. Kevin and Brendan will be smoking ribs, chicken, and beef brisket. YUMMMMM! This year to get people in the summer mood, we will have a scavenger hunt. So while enjoying the beaches, shopping, tours and such, you will be able to pick up scavenger points. Prizes will be awarded. The picnic will be held on Sunday evening of that weekend, so make your reservations early to get the jump on your summer tan.

Cape Cod Maritime Days Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13



Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m..
Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783

Cape Cod Maritime Museum Lectures and Book signings
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis
“A Ruinous and Unhappy War: New England and the War of 1812”: Lecture and Book Signing by Author James Ellis, in cooperation with Books By The Sea.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-775-1723, www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org

New Life for a Life-Saving Station: The Restoration of the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown
Join Cape Cod National Seashore Historian William Burke for a look at the ongoing restoration of the historic Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, one of the last stations of its kind in the nation. Meet at the Province Lands Visitor Center auditorium for a 30-minute discussion and slideshow about the history of the station and the plans to restore it, inside and out, to its 1900 appearance. Then, drive 5 minutes to the station for a first-hand look at the restoration progress to date.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421 x14


Make your reservations early! Don't forget to make your Spa reservations at the time of booking. Also, weekday stays do qualify for the 40% discount when you stay three or more nights.

April Happenings on Cape Cod -- Romance, Music, Hiking, and Art

Hope everyone had a great Super Bowl weekend. We were very fortunate to have neighbors in to celebrate the game with chili and all the fixings, plus some great deserts to cool off the heat of the chili.

If you still haven't made your reservations for 2009, please check our special's page for details for our 40% off during the spring on weekdays. Also, check our honeymoon package and plan early so you will have the room you want for this special time in your lives. If you are attending the Cape Cod Institute, mention the 10% discount -- good to March 31st. Check your syllabus and make your reservations today.

Here are a couple of events for the beginning of April. We open the first weekend in April, so hope to see you then. Here are some events for your getaway enjoyment -- remember too, that the spa will be open for exercise, sauna, hot tub, resistance pool, and of course, the best massage on the Cape.

Winter Wednesday Walks:

Join our hearty little group on Wednesday afternoons for a fun and informative nature walk on the Upper Cape led by Thornton W. Burgess Society Naturalist Patricia Gonser.

Meet at 1:00 pm at the Green Briar Nature Center in East Sandwich and travel together by van to different conservation areas each week. Walks end at 4:00 pm.

Call 508-888-6870 to register.

Fee is $8 for members, $10 for non-members.

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Show Art Treasures

The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) is proud to announce that it will be exhibiting world renowned art treasures for public viewing at a special winter opening.

On Valentines Day/President’s Day weekend, The PMPM will open its doors to the public with free admission to view five paintings that are on loan from the Town of Provincetown Art Collection.

These incredible works of art are on loan and being exhibited for the first time since the closing of Provincetown Town Hall due to the current renovation project.

The exhibition features the 1915 masterpiece by Charles W. Hawthorne, “The Crew of the Philomena.” Other works on display are by artists Max Bohm, Frederick Judd Waugh, William Halsall and George Elmer Browne. Hawthorne established the Cape Cod School of Art in 1899 and taught hundreds of artists who traveled to Provincetown to study with him until his untimely death in 1930 at the age of 58. Bohm was Hawthorne’s teaching assistant. Call 508-487-1310 for more details. Be sure to put this event on your list of things to do on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Horticultural Conference

Get a jump on your spring gardening plans. Learn how to have the most beautiful garden ever. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod.

Saturday April 4th 2009, from 8:30AM to 4PM.

Held at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Barnstable High School, 744 Main Street, Hyannis, MA.

Cost $45.00; All paid registrations received before March 13th will include lunch. Walk-in registrations welcome on the day of the event, but these will not include lunch.

Speakers:

Bill Cullina “What the Heck Will Grow Here?” Native plants for difficult situations.

Mal Condon “Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas” All about hydrangeas including new & over-looked varieties.

Alan Armitage “Crazy Plants for Crazy People” Annuals and perennials to add pizazz to your garden.

To receive registration materials call the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension at 508-375-6690 during business hours.

Plant sale, door prizes and book signing by the speakers.

For more information call: 508-375-6690.

Eventide Arts presents "Brian Morris & Friends"

Composer/songwriter Brian Morris appears in concert as part of the Eventide Arts "Voices of Cape Cod" series. Morris has been a professional composer for over 25years. His compositions have been heard on national television and radio, and in various other media. As as songwriter, he has won numerous awards, including two Grand Prize awards in Eventide’s annual "Songfest" competition, and First Place in the Great American Song Competition (Gospel category) in 2005.

Brian will be joined in this program by fellow singers and musicians well-known to Cape audiences. So join in on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM.

Location:
Gertrude Lawrence Stage
Dennis Union Church
713 Main St., Route 6A
Dennis MA 02638
Contact Information:
Box Office
508-398-8588

Mendelssohn Celebration

April 4, 2009, Saturday 8:00 pm
April 5, 2009, Sunday 3:00 pm

Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis.

For tickets call 508-362-1111 or order online at www.capesymphony.org

Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor
Phillipe Quint, Violin - Chorus pro Musica Women’s Voices
A musical and dramatic tribute to Mendelssohn on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Program
Felix Mendelssohn

- Hebrides Overture, “Fingal’s Cave,” Op. 26

- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 64

- A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Dramatic Presentation

Inspired by the eerie echoes of waves in the sea caves of Scotland, Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture depicts the atmosphere of a natural cathedral – an overwhelming vastness punctuated by strange sounds and colors. The utmost elegance, wit and fluency of Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Minor are passionately expressed by violinist and Grammy Award nominee, Philippe Quint. With its fairies, elves and magical spells, A Midsummer Night’s Dream captures the magical tone of the Shakespeare play. Talented choral singers from Chorus pro Musica and accomplished Shakespeare actors bring an authenticity to the stage. A celebration of the Mendelssohn bicentennial (b. 1809).

Guest Artist
From the moment he takes the stage, violinist and Grammy Award-nominee, Phillipe Quint, captivates audiences with his charismatic presence. Beyond his recognized star power, Mr. Quint is often lauded for a “poetic lyricism” in repertoire that ranges from Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms to the leading composers of our time.

Known for innovative programming and high quality performances, Chorus pro Musica has built a superb reputation as one of the great choruses of New England. The Women’s Chorus represents the organization’s 100 highly talented musicians.

Location:
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
744 West Main Street
Hyannis
Contact Information:
508-362-1111

Stay at the Whalewalk Inn with that special someone and enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.

Spring Break Discount on the Outer Cape Cod at the Whalewalk Inn

Greetings from Belize! We are resting up for the Spring season on Cape Cod, when gardens will be sprouting with daffodils, cherry blossoms, pansies, and the amazing wisteria vines. The Whalewalk Inn's kitchen will be merry with the scents of baking banana bread, frying bacon, Captain Harding's eggs and other delights. Beaches will be quiet for romantic walks, fishing, birding, and watching sunrises and sunsets. We look forward to seeing new guests and welcoming back old friends.

Remember to book your spring get away and take advantage of our 40% off discount which will also help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary. We would like to share this significant event in our lives, and also do our part to boost our economy, by offering our guests a 40% discount, Sunday through Thursday, during the months of April, May, and the first two weeks in June. We do require a three-night minimum for this celebration of Spring and our lives together.

And, once upon a time having been a teacher, those teachers coming to the Cape for spring break, bring your lesson plan book. We will give you a split of champagne for all your hard work, and you may have your own romantic toast to spring.

Do not forget to book your massages when booking your reservation.

So reinvigorate your romance with a Spring stay with us and enjoy this budding time on Cape Cod.

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid Sunday through Thursday with a three-night minimum. Friday and Saturday nights are regular off-season rates. Memorial Weekend begins our in-season rates. This special is valid for direct booking only and not when booking through a travel agent.

A Winter Walk Along Cape Cod Bay

Took a walk along Cape Cod Bay this morning. It was quiet and beautiful. One of the last of the fishing boats was being pulled from the water for its season of rest and refurbishing. The marsh is a topaz brown and when the sun comes up on the dewy marsh, it sparkles with diamonds. It really is an awesome sight!

There are still some craft fairs on the Cape, holiday strolls, and on the 12th of December, there will be Tea and Music with pianist, Lynne Weber, who will be performing at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, in Dennis. Free for members and $4. for non-members.

At the Provincetown Unitarian Meeting House the Outer Cape Chorale will perform "Imagine the Music of the Beatles," at 7 PM, on Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th. It is free.

On Saturday there is a holiday cookie stroll featuring 12 Bass River homes, cookies and recipe book. The tour is $15 and starts at the Yarmouth Library, 312 Old Main Street.

Remember bathrobes are on sale for $110. Gift Certificates are available -- a great idea for the person who has everything. Also, a great idea for grab bag presents or for the office worker who deserves a little something extra. They can be purchased in any amount -- the recipients can book the dates suitable for their travel plans, and they have the option to pick the room that they really want. Gift Certificates can also be used for massages. We also have mugs and Christmas ornaments. So avoid the eBay crunch and buy the gift of relaxation and pampering.

December Discount -- Pilgrim Monument Lighting -- Provincetown, Cape Cod -- November 26th

Wednesday, November 26th -- begin your day with a guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club. It is free and open to all. Call 508-255-3808 for details. Meet at Pilgrim Heights parking lot. Truro.

Then in the evening take a ride up to Provincetown. The official 2008 Lighting Ceremony of the Pilgrim Monument will take place on Wednesday, November 26 from 5-7 p.m., at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM). Come share in Cape Cod’s most beautiful tradition, which celebrates the Pilgrim’s First Landing in America at Provincetown. Local composer and pianist, John Thomas will provide entertainment and refreshments will be served by the Provincetown Business Guild. The lights will be switched on promptly at 6:00 p.m. and continue to shine every night through January 6, 2009. After the lighting, a raffle will take place with the winner receiving a pair of round-trip Provincetown/Boston tickets generously donated by Cape Air.

Friday there will be sales all around town, so you can begin your holiday shopping. Of course, you have to go to Snow's Department Store in Orleans. There you may become a kid again, when you play with their famous train set up. You can start all the trains, help the tiny skiers ride up the ski lift, and turn on the lights all around the "tiny" town. Most items in the store will be 20% off. You surely can find some wonderful Cape Cod memorabilia.

To help celebrate the holidays take 10% off any room on Sunday through Thursday in December. Cannot be applied to existing reservations. Offer ends Thursday, December 18, 2008.

Theater, Holiday Bazaars, Lectures, Fundraisers, Guided Hikes,Music --All happening in November on ' Outer' Cape Cod

This week on Cape Cod (November 7 through November 13), there are a couple of things that you may not want to miss. Walks in the fog are quite a delight in their eeriness. Give it a try. There are many craft benefit fairs this weekend, so you are bound to find a treasure.


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.


“The Importance of Being Ernest” comedy, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road, Chatham, 8 PM Thursday-Saturday; 2 PM, Sunday, now through November 16, $15, Thursday $10, 508-945-0510.

“The Fantasticks” musical, Barnstable Comedy Club, opening Thursday, November 6 at 8 PM. Runs 8 PM Friday and Saturday; 2:30 PM Sunday, November 7 – 23, Route 6A, Barnstable Village, $18 and $16 for seniors, 508-362-6333.

“The Invisible Man” – based on the book by H.G. Wells at Harwich Junior Theater, 105 Division Street, West Harwich, Thursday – Saturday 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees at 2 PM, until November 23. Tickest $18. Call 508-432-2002, ext. 4


Friday, November 7, 2008

Rummage Sale – Eastham United Methodist Church, Route 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM.

Literary evening – Writers read their original works, 7 PM, Brewster Ladies’ Library. Route 6A. Brewster

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Holly Berry Bazaar – Fundraiser of Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, 9 AM to 2 PM, Nauset Middle School, route 28, Orleans. To benefit cardiac care center. Whalewalk Inn & Spa is the first place raffle prize – buy your tickets there.

Harvest fair – 9 AM to 2 PM, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28, Harwich Port. Crafts, jewelry, attic treasures, silent auction and more. To benefit Mission and Scholarship Fund.

Holly fair – 22nd annual Holly Fair, 9 AM to 3 PM Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, Setucket Road, South Dennis

Holiday fair – Brewster Baptist Church, Route 6A, 9 AM to 3 PM. Coffee bar, lunch, silent auction of quilts made by member.

Holiday craft fair – Wellfleet Council on Aging, 10 AM to 3 PM, 715 Old King’s Highway, Wellfleet. Quilts, crafts, jewelry, chili and corn chowder, raffle.

First Encounter Coffeehouse, Samoset Road, Eastham, 508-25505438. Doors open 7:30 PM, performance 8PM, $15 at the door, Peggy Seeger.


Sunday, November 9

Fundraiser auction – Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, 13th annual fundraiser, 2 – 4 PM. Four Points Sheraton, Route 6, Eastham. Viewing and silent auction 12 – 2 PM; live auction 2 – 4 PM. $10 admission.

Clock lecture – Dan Hanff “American Clock Industry: 1800 to WWI,” 2 PM Atwood House Museum, Stage Harbor road, Chatham, donations welcome.

Talk and slide presentation – Peter McMahon “Cape Cod Modern House Trust, Modern Architecture on the Outer Cape,” 2 PM. Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis.

Power Point presentation – Charlie Ducie “The History of the Federal Reserve System,” 2:30 PM, Snow Library, Main Street, Orleans

Jewish literature reading and discussion – Dr. Sharon Leder, scholar, 2:30 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, Main Street, free. Call to register, 508-349-0310.

Horseshoe crab program – “The Amazing World of Horseshoe Crabs,” 2:30 PM, Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6 Eastham, free.


Tuesday, November 11

Exercise walk – Harwich Conservation Trust, 10 AM, Island Pond Conservation Lands, Pat Sarantis, 508-432-3997 for directions.

Art talk – Al Kochka “The Life and Work of Arnold Geissbuhler,” 11 AM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis, admission by donation.

Squid program – Owen Nichols, “Longfin Inshore Squid in Nantucket Sound,” 1:30 PM, Friends of Cape Cod Museum of Natural History meeting, Route 6A, Brewster, members free, guests $3.

Nau-Sets – Square dancing, multi-level with intermediate rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, workshop 7:30 to 8 PM, Dennis senior center, Route 134, $7.


Wednesday, November 12

Guided hike, Eastham Hiking Club, 9 AM, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at George Nilson Road, Truro for Paradise/Lombard Hollows to Ryder Beach.

Rhododendron lecture – Jeannie Gills, “Dexter and Coles Rhododendron collection at Heritage Plantation,” 2 PM, Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable, free.

Music seminar – “All that Jazz,” by Paul Nossiter, 3:30 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, 55 Main Street.

Countdown to Christmas fundraiser – Lower Cape Figure Skating Association, 7- 9 PM at Consigning Women, Route 137, Harwich. Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, Silpada and other vendors.

Songs from the harp – Maeve Gilchrist Trio will perform at the Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division Street, West Harwich, at 7:30 pm, tickets $18. Also, November 16 at Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street at 7 PM, tickets $15.


Thursday, November 13

Circadia Bistro and Tavern 86 Sisson Road, Harwich Port, 508-432-2769, Jazz with Michael Oakland in the tavern.

Paper bead making – Make beads out of recycled paper with Suzanne, 10:30 am, Brooks Free Library, Harwich Center. 508-430-7562 to register and for directions.

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!

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.

Cape Cod Calendar of Events for 9/30 through 10/3

Outdoors is the place to be -- and the weather is looking good for the weekend. So plan to visit Cape Cod and enjoy the many events that are on the calendar. Also, nothing like a nice romantic place to share with someone special. We still have some lovely rooms available at the Inn. So pick your favorite and we will see you soon. Remember, too, that mid-week you can enjoy our off-season rates.

Tuesday, September 30 -- Illustrated program by Park Ranger Brent Ellis, "The Birth of Cape Cod National Seashore," 6:30 pm at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, free.

Wednesday, October 1 -- Guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club, 9 am, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at Great Island parking lot, Wellfleet.

Wednesday walks with naturalist Connie Boyce, Sandy Neck, Barnstable. Leave Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster by van at 9 am. Call 508-896-3867 for reservations.

Thursday, October 2 -- Book discussion Marcia Dalton trail guide, "Sightings " by Sam Keen and "Silence of Songbirds" by Bridget Stutchbury, 2:00 pm, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A Brewster, free.

Poetry reading Keith Althaus, Nancy Pearson, Deborah Bernhardt, 5:30--7:30 pm, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis

Friday, October 3 -- Archaeology lab open house tour with Fred Dunford, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster, 9,000 years of human history. 508-896-3867

Saturday, October 4 -- The Harwich Historical Society's fourth annual Hometown Treasures Sale from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Brooks Academy Museum. The sale includes a wide variety of locally made crafts, collectibles, books, antique lace, farmer's market produce, attic treasures and items from the museum's gift shop. Museum is located at 80 Parallel Street, Harwich.

Looking for theatre -- The Cape Rep Theatre in East Brewster has "Dirty Blonde", a comedy with music by Claudia Shear with Trish LaRose and Ethan Paulini, September 18 through October 19, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.

Guided Hikes at National Seashore and Museum of Natural History

Tuesday, September 23rd, visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham for an illustrated program by Park Ranger Jenna Sammartino, "Shifting Sands of the Shore" at 6:30 PM.

Wednesday, September 24th, there will be a guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club at 9:00 AM. It is free and open to all. Call 508-255-3808 for more details. Meet at the entrance parking lot at Nickerson State Park, Route 6A, Brewster.

Guitta Blau, member of Boston Mycological Society will host a foraging walk and talk at 10:00 AM at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Call 508-896-3867 for more details.

Cape Cod National Seashore Passes for Seniors

WOW! Did you Know 62 Isn't so Bad? Here are three really important items for those turning (or have already turned)62 years of age. First of all, the National Parks offers, for a one-time fee of $10, a National Park Pass that is good for any National Park in the USA, and it is good for the whole of your life.

Secondly, Cape Cod National Seashore, which is a nationally recognized premier destination for those visiting the Cape, is a place where you can use this great little pass.

Created by an act of Congress in 1961, here is what the National Seashore has to offer: 43,000 acres of coastline, dunes, kettle ponds and trails. It is a vibrant source of education and entertainment for locals and visitors alike. You can sightsee by car, canoe, bicycle, kayak, or backpack. There are six beaches, 11 self-guided nature trails, nine lighthouses, numberous picnic areas and countless breathtaking views. At the Salt Pond Visitor's Center, open from 9 to 4:30 daily, pick up trail maps, event calendars, and knowledge of the area. There is also a visitor center in the Province Lands in Provincetown, where the bicycle trail offers a challenge.

Third, you can spend your vacation at the Whalewalk Inn on our three acre compound. Become a part of the history of this 1830s whaling captain's house. Also, check out our wildlife -- bunnies, coyote, deer, and birds galore: Gold Finch, Red-tailed Hawks, Robins, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Chickadees, the Phoebe bird, Bob Whites, Orioles, Red-winged Blackbirds, Crows, Morning Doves, Sparrows, Grackle, and squirrels, who think they are birds.

September is a beautiful time of year on the Cape. It is warm in the day, cool at night, and the water is actually the warmest of the whole summer. Get into the nature of the Cape by also visiting the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 508-896-3867, Green Briar Nature Center 508-888-6870, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary 508-362-7475, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 508-349-2615, and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, which is the country's oldest acquarium for public education and scientific research 508-495-2267.

The Last Week in August

Hardly seems possible that this is the last week in August. It has been a magnificent summer -- even the thunder storms were exciting and usually in the evening or at night. Great how cooperative the weather is here.

Our Labor Day Weekend Picnic is September 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Bring your own drinks and the rest will be provided -- smoked ribs, chicken and beef brisket. We will have a yellow potato salad with capers, our own corn salad, pasta salad, brownies and more.

Some events coming up for this week, so you can plan your trip are on Saturday, August 23rd there is a Farmers' market on Old colony Way in Orleans Center, 8:00 AM to Noon. The Harwich Conservation Trust is giving free guided tours from 9 AM to noon lasting 1 to 2 hours. Call 508-432-3997 for details.

Sunday, August 24th -- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Eastham has their trails open from 8 AM daily. There are guided hikes, seal cruises, nature education and kayak trips. Call 508-349-2615 for reservations.

Of course, there is always a stroll through Wellfleet to enjoy all the galleries. Golf is a staple here, and there are some amazing courses for beginners to old pros. Certainly if your golf game isn't up to par, the views will make up for it. Some of our guests have even taken sailing lessons. Said it was awesome. A lazy kayak trip through the salt marshes is a peaceful way to spend the afternoon, and get a little exercise too.

We have a couple of nights available on Monday and Tuesday. We have our Guest House 5 available for three nights starting on Wednesday. And, we have three one-night special rooms -- one on Thursday and two on Friday. See you on Cape Cod at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.