Fall for the Arts

As I said before, fall is filled with festivals on the Cape with something going on almost every weekend. The next one coming up will be this weekend, October 4-5th, in the towns of Dennis, Falmouth, & Hyannis. "Fall for the Arts" is a new regional arts festival presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Cape Cod View magazine. The festival includes: live, local music, art & crafts demonstations, workshops, and open houses at theaters and museums.

For more specific information and times on the events, visit their website, www.aartsfoundation.org, or call the Cape Cod Chamber at 508-362-0066. Hope to see you there.

Voula

Rainy Day Activities

After an absolutely beautiful week with cool, sunny days, the rain has arrived! Friday has been windy with intermittent rain. Our in house golf group came back from the golf course rather went and in need of early check in to get into dry clothes! We are hoping tomorrow will be more golf friendly.

Although I enjoy the occasionally stormy day, I know that this weather doesn't beckon people to the Cape. I thought maybe activities for rainy days might be appropriate. Of course if you're coming to the Cape to relax, our indoor heated pool and new hot tub is a great place to relax and spend the afternoon swimming, soaking in the tub and reading a book.

I love to watch the ocean when the weather is inclement and sometimes drive to a beach and observe the ocean from the comfort of my car. One of my front office employees, Charles, who is a native of the Cape suggests driving to Coast Guard Beach in the National Seashore, bringing a box lunch, and parking on the bluff to "watch the breakers and the seagulls & terns fighting the wind". Kalmus Beach in Hyannis is very popular with wind surfers on day like to today.

Of course there are a myriad of museums in the area including the Cultural Center, Maritime Museum, JFK Museum, Cahoon Museum of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Cape Cod Children's Museum. This is just a short list of the museums for there are many more.

There's also shopping at the Cape Cod Mall. For the children and families bowling at Ryan's Family Amusement is a fun way to spend the afternoon or evening. We are offering a Rainy Day Special of $59.99 per night so call us at 508-775-6322 to book your room.

Voula

Annual Bourne Scallop Festival

This is the 39th year of New England's largest scallop festival. The festival attracts more than 50,000 visitors and has been awarded The American Bus Association's "Top 100 Events in North America". It takes place at Buzzards Bay Park along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal from September 19th - 21st.

Highlights include live musical entertainment, arts and crafts show, Home Expo show, and a midway of rides and games . The highlight, of course, is the food, or more specifically, scallops prepared a variety of ways. A scallop dinner including soda, tax and admission is $18. Admission is $5 with children under 12 being free. For more information call 508-759-6000 or visit their website at www.bournescallopfest.com. Hope to see you there.

Our manager's special of $69.99 midweek and $79.99 weekends continues through the end of September and the Tidewater is only 20 to 25 minutes from Bourne.

Harwich Cranberry Arts and Crafts Festival

Cape Cod has many festivals throughout the year and my favorite are in the fall. This weekend, September 12-14, the 32nd Annual Harwich Cranberry Arts and Crafts Festivals is held in Harwich. This festival, which offers something for the whole family, is considered one of the top festivals in the country. It features carnival rides, bands, food, and one of the finest arts and crafts fairs which is held under four giant tents at Harwich High School. Friday night at 8PM will feature fireworks at Red River Beach.

There is a $7 admission to the fairgrounds and children under 12 have free admission. On Saturday, there are free shuttle buses around town. All this fun and the proceeds go a non-profit group that gives assistance to local children in need. Visit their website, www.harwichcranberryfestival.org or call 508-432-7166 for more information.

The Tidewater is only 15 to 20 minutes from Harwich and we are offering a Manager's Special rate of $79.99 for the weekend.

Voula

Eastham Windmill Weekend

Eastham's 31st Annual Windmill Weekend, is a perfect way to experience small town Cape Cod. On the town green, the Windmill Green, there are a myriad of activities all weekend. Saturday features an arts and crafts fair at Nauset High School, vehicle show of restored cars and trucks, and the day ends with square dancing in the evening. Sunday begins with a road race beginning at Nauset High School and afternoon music and other activities on the Green. The festival culminates on Sunday with a parade at 1Pm from Brackett Road along Route 6 to Windmill Green.

For more information visit, www.easthamwindmillweekend.com or call 508-240-7211. Saturday has had off and on rain, but there's hope of it clearing on Sunday morning.

Voula

Evening Walk

After a day of work, I love to unwind by taking a walk. One of my favorite walks leads to a small beach only 3/4's of a mile from the Tidewater. I take an immediate left out of the hotel onto Baxter Avenue which borders the west side of our property. At the end of Baxter is a small beach which seems like paradise after being on Route 28. I have been there during the day when it is crowded with people, but my favorite time is at dusk. Usually at this time I have the beach to myself, and if I time it right, I can watch the sunset over Hyannis Harbor. Yesterday was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen, with the brilliant orange reflecting on the water! I can walk across the beach and if the tide is low I can walk back onto the road and walk to Hyannis.

This is a wonderful way to end the day when I can fit it in. Just looking at the water makes the stress of the day melt away. If you visit the Tidewater, ask and we will direct you to the short or long version of the walk.

Voula

Can't believe it's over!

Wow! Summer's almost over. A very hectic two months with both swimming pools and the picnic area full of families came to a very abrupt end. This morning our breakfast diner was hopping and full of the laughter (and whinning) of children but after 11 o'clock checkout a sudden calm fell over the hotel. We had a wonderful summer with over 25% of our guests being return customers. We also met many new families and couples many of whom commented how family and group friendly our hotel was. We had several family reunions and a couple of wedding parties who enjoyed the facility. My favorite part of my job as General Manager is meeting my guests and keeping up with our regulars who return on a regular basis.

While we still have many guests who are enjoying the beautiful weather and the sudden drop in rates, they are for the most part older retired couples that have the time and leisure to travel off season. This is actually my favorite time on Cape Cod. The traffic is better, the weather is still beautiful, and no long waits in my favorite restaurants. And for our customers, the best part is a sudden drop in rates. This week we are running a manager's special of $69.99 midweek and $79.99 on weekends.

Voula