Incredible One Day Offer at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod

Incredible One Day Offer for 12/12/11.

Book any three nights between April and November and receive a 42% discount on your stay. (Fourth of July weekend excluded.) Phones will be open from 9 am to 9 pm on the 12th. You can book online at http://www.whalewalkinn.com/ or call us at 800-440-1281 or 508-255-0617.

Cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons. Can only be booked on 12/12/11. Direct bookings only by phone or online. No travel agent discounts.

Gift Certificates Discounts

$1 to $499 take a 10% discount

$500 to $999 take a 15% discount

$1,000 and up take a 20% discount

June 11th Stay at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod-- Experience Fine Cuisine at Winslow's Tavern at Nebbiolo Wine Tasting Dinner

Wow! Two amazing happenings on Cape Cod. The first is a three-night mid-week 40% off special at the Inn. This offer is good from Sunday through Thursday until June 18th. So book early for your first choice of room.

Second great deal on the Cape is at Winslow's Tavern in Wellfleet. They are having a Nebbiolo Wine dinner with Michael Kane of Rosenthal Importers on June 11th at 7:00 PM. Dinner will start with passed appetizers and a Deforville Moscato D'Asti 2008.

Once seated you will be served fresh fava beans with creme fraiche, mint and meyer lemon zest. The wine is a Brovia Roero Arneis "Sanchin Vezza D/Alba, 2006. This will be followed with Jumbo Scallop and Lychee Gazpacho and Cucumber Spaghetti. The wine for this dish will be Luigi Ferrando Erbaluce "Cascina Cariola," 2007

Next sink your teeth into a seared rare Tandoori rubbed sushi grand tune with orange saffron braised endive and roast radish. Sample a Luigi Ferrando Carema "White Label," 2004.

Still hungry? Get ready for Balsamic marinated quail with avocado, heirloom tomato and chioggia beet mosaic, served with a Luigi Ferrando Carema "Black Label," 2003.

And the last dish before desert is Long Island duck ragu, Madagascar green peppercorns, pasta blanket and wild ramps. The wine accompaniament is a Brovia Barolo, 2004 and a Brovia Barolo "Rocche Dei Brovia," 2000.

Always room for desert -- of course! There is just enough sweet in this Mixed Berry Blanc de Noir Trrine with wild berry gelato. The desert wine is a Luigi Ferrando "Solativo" Erbaluce di Caluso Vendemmia Tardiva 2005.

This feast is $70 per person excluding tax and tip. For bookings please contact Tracey Barry Hunt at 508-349-6450.

So take a break from your hectic schedule. Let us pamper you at the Inn, and let Winslow's Tavern pamper your palate. Enjoy all that is on the Cape during this beautiful spring season.

Staycation--No Way -- Pamper Yourself on Cape Cod, Relax at The Cape Cod National Seashore, Shop our Amazing Boutiques, and Enjoy Fabulous Restaurants

We keep hearing advertisements for "Staycations," What is up with that! One works hard all year just to gear up for VACATION. The idea of time off is to take advantage of the 4 "Rs" -- to rest, rejuvenate, relax and re-acquaint ourselves with those in our lives. How can one possibly do that, if they are staying in their own back yards. There is still cooking to do, so no great out-to-dinner meals. Beds still need to be made, rooms need to be picked up, and all those beach towels need to be washed. Staring at the lawn, you realize that needs to be mowed. You can't relax because someone always needs something from you.

Our solution -- Come to our back yard and start your vacation at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.
No need to cook as you will have a gourmet breakfast upon awakening. Lunch is always great at a clam shack. Before dinner enjoy a light hors d'oeuvre on the back patio. And, of course, dinner can be either fine dining or relaxed. There is something for all palates. When you arrive back from dinner, search the video library, have a brandy or port, and a cookie, to appease the sweet tooth--Chocolate Sparrow has great deserts and candy, too. All that you didn't have to wash one pot, dish or pan.

As to your accommodations -- kick back and relax. Your room is freshened daily. Your bed is made before you finish breakfast. All you have to do is sit on your porch, balcony, deck or the gazebo, kick up your feet and read that book that is on your "bucket list." If you have dishes to wash, those will be taken care of also. No muss no fuss.

Stress Relief -- Bring those stress points to the Spa and have them worked on and out. A combination massage to alleviate those aches and pains, and soothe the senses is just what the VACATION ordered.

Take advantage of all that the Cape has to offer. The whales have been extremely wonderful this year, sometimes spotting up to 50 at a time. See the water ecology of the Cape, while taking a Kayak trip with the guides at Goose Hummock. Hiking, biking and birding are great sport found at the Cape Cod National Seashore and at the Audubon Nature Center. Wine tasting at the Truro Winery lends itself to a nice little respite in your travels -- and don't forget the spice shop across the street. Lighthouses dot the Cape for great tours and views. And, in the evening be sure to take in a play or two at the Cape Cod summer theatres (where summer stock theatre began.) And, soon Cape Cod League Baseball will begin. See baseball the way our fathers enjoyed it, sitting on a grassy knoll with your picnic dinner. Or, just simply take a walk at low tide on Cape Cod Bay, and watch for an amazing amount of sea creatures. Follow our simple guide and check off what you see.

So book your weekday vacation and remember until June 18th receive a 40% discount on any three nights, Sunday through Thursday. If you can only stay two nights, Sunday through Thursday, we will be happy to offer you our off-season rates through June 18th. Weekends are regular in-season prices now. Book early before your favorite room is taken. See you on Cape Cod -- the vacation that is only a car ride away.

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.

Mother's Day Gifts and Gift Certificates from the Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod -- Leave the Shopping to Us

Have you booked your room for a Mother's Day get away? We still have rooms available -- three with whirlpool tubs for two, one being in our very romantic Pent House Suite. So give us a call for your reservation and give Mom that much needed rest.

If you have already booked your stay, take advantage of our Special Mother's Day Gift Bag. This present includes our Whalewalk Inn Canvas Bag with a Whalewalk Inn Bathrobe. Please state size when ordering -- Medium or Large. Also, included is a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and two Whalewalk Inn etched champagne glasses for toasting. Cost of this present is $195 and will be waiting in your room upon arrival.

Surprise Mom with a special delivery package from The Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Included in this package is a Whalewalk Inn Canvas Bag, Bathrobe, and a Massage Gift Certificate. This gift package is $225. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, May 6th to ensure delivery, unless you want Overnight delivery, and that will be an extra charge. May 8th, until 3:30, is the last day for Overnight delivery orders.

Or, surprise Mom with a Gift Certificate, in any amount that you would like, for a future stay at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

Make your Mother's Day shopping easy. We will do the work for you and you can take the credit for finding the perfect gift.

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.

A Special Happy New Year, Events on Cape Cod for the Spring, and Maritime Days Celebrations

Happy New Year to all! May 2009 bring you happiness, great health and prosperity.

We look forward to seeing former guests and meeting new ones. To help jump start your spring travel plans, we have a special offer for you. Also, have some of the events that have been posted by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. There will be more to follow.




Celebrate Spring at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

Spring is a rainbow time of year.
Bright with golden daffodils,
and lots of pretty flowers.

Spring truly is a serene time on Cape Cod. It is a time to celebrate the rebirth of all that is beautiful in nature. We are also celebrating a special time in our lives. This is the year of our 40th Wedding 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 having been a teacher, an extra bonus for teachers only – bring your lesson plan book and you may toast spring with a split of champagne.

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.



Calendar of Events on Cape Cod for April and May

APRIL

April 14-15 Woods Hole Model Boat Show, Woods Hole Historical Museum, Falmouth. Displays Ship models,kits for sale,demos,workshops -- 10 AM - 4 PM -- 508-549-7270

April 17-May 14 Harwich Junior Theatre Presents "Stuart Little", Harwich Junior Theatre. Performance of E.B.White's classic about a mouse who runs away from home to find his fortune -- 508-432-2002

April 21 Earth Day Celebration, Hertiage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich. Explore the gardens, enjoy crafts, outdoor activities, learn about the importance of caring for Mother Earth -- 508-888-3300

April 27-29 Brewster in Blossom, Town of Brewster. Brewster Artist receptions, 5K road race, arts & crafts fair, antiques market, historic inns tour, open houses Varies -- 508-896-3500


MAY

May 1-31 14th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Days, Various locations, Sponsored by Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Cape Cod Commission and IFAW. Featuring Maritime art and harbor cruises, kayak tours, boat-building exhibits, historic lighthouse and walking tours, boat-building celebrating Cape Cod's rich maritime heritage. 10 AM - 4 PM -- 888-33-capecod

May 5 Spohr Gardens Daffodil Days, Spohr Gardens, Falmouth. Beautiful gardens, crafts for children, garden lectures and guided tours, 10 AM - 2 PM -- 508-548-0623
May 5-7 Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, Sidewalk Sales Varies -- 508-477-5400

May 5-6 Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Concert, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, Hyannis. The season concludes with Violinist Miriam Fried performing one of the world's favorite violin concertos - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major --508-362-1111, ext. 100

May 11 Toast of Harwich, Wequassett Inn Resort, Harwich. Silent auctions and exhibits by local artists, wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres from Harwich's finest restaurants. Varies -- 508-430-1165

May 18-20 26th Annual Herb Festival, Green Briar Nature Center, East Sandwich. Lectures/demos on the use of herbs, extensive plant sale, guided garden walks and exhibits. N.B. Paid reservations required for luncheon and lectures.
10 Am - 4 PM -- 508-888-6870

May 26-28 Figawi Sailboat Race Weekend, Nantucket Sound. Hyannis-Nantucket Sidewalk Sales -- 508-737-2987


There are also many great walking tours, especially in the Eastham area at the Audubon Society and at the National Seashore. Will keep you posted of guided tours. Just watch the blog for information.

Ring in the New Year with First Night, Chatham, Cape Cod

Ring in the New Year! Plan early to ring in 2009 at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Give the perfect holiday gift to yourself or someone close to you. You can enjoy the festivities, the food, and still continue your exercise program in the Spa. If you are interested in spa treatments, time and space are limited. Those reservations must be made one month in advance.

Join us for a fun and food filled weekend – the last “hurrah” before those resolutions for 2009 become a reality and before the cruise diets begin. Packages include New Year’s Eve hors d’oeuvre party—5:30 to 7:30 PM, First Night in Chatham buttons (a circus, musicians, presentations by local artists, theater, opera, entertainment, a bonfire, a noise parade, and a fireworks finale!). Return to the Inn for a Midnight surprise, and at 11:00 the following day, a New Year’s Day brunch with filet mignon, Mimosa or Bloody Mary, smoked salmon, caviar and more. Receive a departing gift from Select Registry to help with your other 2009 travel plans.

Book three nights (December 29th, 30th, and 31st) and packages start at $670 depending on the amenities in the room (size of bed, fireplace, whirlpool tub, kitchenette, etc.) Or,
book two nights (December 30th and 31st) and packages start at $480 depending, again, on the amenities in the room.

All Spa treatments must be booked one month in advance. There will be no spa treatments after 2:00PM Wednesday, New Year’s Eve. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Tax and gratuity are not included in the package price.

Romantic Thanksgiving Getaway and Dinner on Cape Cod

Thanksgiving menus are still arriving. There are some great choices out there. So hurry and make your reservations at the Inn, and then read further down the blog for all the choices for Thanksgiving dinner. Friday you can plan to shop and take advantage of all the "Black Friday" sales in Hyannis, or you can buy that unique gift at one of the many fine galleries throughout the Cape. Also, we will be serving our own breakfast version of Thanksgiving leftover -- with our own Mesquite smoked turkey!

Here are the menu choices for The Captain Linnell House in Orleans:

Captain Linnell House THANKSGIVING 2008

Appetizers
Fresh Fruit Cup
Wild Mushroom Soup Chilled or Warmed Apple Cider Garden Salad
Optional Appetizers
Bourbon Lobster Bisque $7.00
Maine Crab Cake with Lemon - Chive Beurre Blanc $8.00
Iced Wellfleet Oysters (5) $12.00

Entrees
Turkey - Roasted ... with a Savory - herb stuffing and Cranberry - Pear Chutney $34.00
Com Cob Ham - Baked ... with Wild Rice Pancakes and a Pommery Mustard Sauce $35.00
Duckling - Roasted "Crisp" Semi Boneless with a Raspberry Honey Glaze $37.00
Lobster Cakes - Baked ... with a Remoulade Sauce .... $38.00
Scallops and Shrimp - Sauteed with a Lobster Sauce and Puff Pastry Crescent $37.50
Salmon - Poached with herb Hollandaise $36.00
Filet Mignon - Grilled with a Wild Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Sauce $39.50

Please note that we do not split dinners!
Thank You!

Desserts
Pumpkin Custard Pie
Mincemeat Pie
Apple Crisp
Grarnmy's Rice Pudding
Esther's Chocolate Cake

Thanksgiving on Cape Cod and Restaurants for Dinner

November is moving right along and soon it will be Thanksgiving at the Inn. Make your reservations early, as you will want to make reservations for dining on Thanksgiving day. While we are enjoying dinner out, we will be smoking a couple of turkey breasts for breakfast the following morning -- leftovers, Whalewalk Inn Style. We will have Eggs Benedict BLT's. They are really good and served with home grown and made cranberry sauce -- yummy!

We made our dinner reservations at Wequassette Inn. They do an amazing buffet with everything from soup to nuts -- raw bar, soups, salads, beef, fish, and of course, turkey and all the vegetables that go with it. They have three seatings, and it is $75 per person. Gratuity and drinks are not included.

Here is what Joe's Barley Neck Inn and Beach Bar has to offer:

Thanksgiving Feast at the Barley Neck Inn
Reservations from Noon: (508) 255-0212

Executive Chef: Christian Schultz

~ SALAD ~
choice of:
Joe's Classic Caesar
BNI Mixed Greens with Housemade Dressing

~ MAIN COURSE ~
choice of:
Slow Roasted Turkey * Sole Francaise
Filet Mignon add $5 * Sea of Love
Swordfish Romano * Pumpkin Ravioli

~ DESSERT BUFFET ~
Homemade Pies: Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan, Lemon Meringue, Cherry
Chocolate Brownie Sundae

~ COFFEE or TEA ~

$29.95 ++ per person

*Special appetizer menu available in addition to above 3-course meal*

So this is a start to your holiday planning. I will post more as they come in from the restaurants.
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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.

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.

Columbus Day Weekend and Yarmouth Festival on Cape Cod

Columbus Day is just around the corner. Yarmouth is celebrating their 30th Anniversary of the Yarmouth Seaside Festival. So get on board for a fun-filled weekend. The festival boasts a craft fair of more than 125 crafters from all over the country. There is a giant parade, continual musical entertainment, kayak and canoe race, 5K road race, greased pole contests, pie eating contests, fireworks display -- to name a few. The event is free for all to enjoy.

You can get a full schedule of events at yarmouthseasidefestival.com. We have two rooms available at this time. Our Carriage House 1 at $270 per night and our superbly luxurious Carriage House 5 at $365 per night. Carriage House 1 has a queen bed, private balcony, fireplace, sitting area, small frig and bathroom with a stall shower. Carriage House 5 is super romantic with a king bed, large balcony overlooking the wetlands, a fireplace, whirlpool tub for two, wet bar and frig, sitting area and more. All of our rooms have TV/VCR,DVD, CD players, and WIFI. So if you do need to bring your computer, you have the means to use it.

A Couple of One-Nighters Available

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! So nice to have summer on the way.

Two new one nights have become available for anyone looking for a one night romantic getaway on Cape Cod.

Friday, August 15th in Carriage House Three

Tuesday, August 19th in Carriage House Three.

These one nights have a 15% discount, too.

Check our earlier blog (May 12th) for other one-night availability. You can also check our availability page on the website and maybe you will find one we missed posting. See you at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

The Whalewalk Inn is Smokin'

The weather is looking great and Memorial Day Weekend is two days away. Still contemplating a trip to the Cape? Well, come on down! We do still have a couple of openings for the weekend, and we would love to see you at the Inn.

Kevin is smoking ribs, beef brisket, a turkey breast and chicken. Salad ingredients are on hand and the cooking starts tomorrow. Picnic is Sunday, May 25th, from 5:30 to 7:30. It is BYO, but we will have soda on hand. Also, we are having homemade brownies for desert -- yummy!

Rooms that are available are our East Suite and the Salt Box Cottage. If you are not interested in the picnic, but want to get away, our Main Inn room 2 and Carriage House 1 are available for Friday and Saturday. See you for Memorial Day Weekend!

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.

One-Night Special

Keep checking our website availability page for possible one-night stays. If you find a one night sandwiched between two existing reservations, you may book that night and receive a 15% discount. (Cannot be combined with any other offers.)

Here are some one-nights that may fit into your schedule for a quick visit to Cape Cod:

Thursday, June 12 in Carriage House 3
Sunday, June 15 in Carriage House 1
Monday, June 23 in Salt Box Cottage
Saturday, June 28 in Carriage House 3
Saturday, July 5, in Carriage House 4 and Carriage House 2(The night of our picnic and fireworks)
Sunday, July 6 in the West Suite (sleeps up to 4 people, over 12)
Monday, July 7 in Carriage House 3
Thursday, July 17, in Guest House 5, also Sunday July 27 in this room
Friday, August 8 in Guest House West Suite
Thursday, August 14 in Main Inn room 3
Saturday, August 23 in Carriage House 1

So plan your one-night romantic summer getaway and experience some of the fine dining in our area, or just enjoy a Cape cod lobster and amazing clam chowda'