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Shawkemo Road Estate - $27,500,000
Poised on a gentle elevation with panoramic views spanning across Nantucket Harbor and Sound, this prestigious, private waterfront property is set on 15.5-acres and was built with quality in mind. Comprised of a Main House, Guest House, 4-car Garage with Studio, a Pool with Pool Cabana, a Boat House, a Storage Building and a Generator Building, this is a must see property! Rich in details both inside and out, this is a rare and wonderful opportunity to own an elegant Nantucket estate! Listing Broker: Michael O’Mara
Wauwinet - Medouie Creek Road - $12,950,000
Located at the edge of Polpis Harbor, this newly constructed 6-bedroom, 6+ bath property consists of an expansive Main House and a lovely Guest House with 2-car Garage, as well as a heated Gunite Pool. There is exquisite attention to detail and craftsmanship found throughout - a must see for the discerning buyer! Listing Agent: Hal Herrick
35A Old South Road Nantucket, MA 02554 www.islandpropertiesre.com
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A SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR CAPE AIR
“Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.“ — Mark Twain
CEO and MA State Senator Dan Wolf Dan.Wolf@capeair.com
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here did the time go?” Birthdays, reunions and anniversaries are a time to celebrate and shake our heads over the swift passage of time – certainly true for me when I look at the faces of my young daughters now embarking on their own life journeys. A major milestone is approaching for all of us at Cape Air. In the fall of 1989 we flew our first customers between Provincetown and Boston. We had exactly two aircraft and about fifteen employees. Twenty-five years later we can point with pride to a route map with global reach covering the nation and beyond, from east to west, and on to some of the world’s most beautiful and interesting communities. From our Yankee beginning to a truly global company this has been a wonderful and expansive quarter century. Over the years our Cape Air family has become a diverse team as we have built fantastic relationships with communities around the world. We thank you for opening your arms and hearts to us these past 25 years and thank you in advance for being part of our next twenty-five. Last year 800,000 customers boarded Cape Air/ Nantucket Airlines flights and I know that many of you reading this have been with us since the beginning. On behalf of the entire Cape Air family, all 1,200 of us, thank you for your support and loyalty. I am thrilled that I will have the chance to thank you in person this summer when I return to the place where it all started for me, the Captain’s seat on the Boston to Provincetown route.
Then, 1989
Now, 2014
Snack Healthy with Cape Air and Whole Foods Market We are partnering with the newly opened Whole Foods Market in Hyannis and offering free-yes you read that correctly – FREE healthy snacks to all Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines lucky customers departing from Barnstable Municipal Airport. It all happens at the Barnstable Municipal Airport throughout this summer.
*Make our customers happy and have a good time doing it.
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uilty pleasures – we all have them-and as long as they are not harmful, illegal or hurtful to any living thing, why not indulge? I know reality shows are contrived, and often downright ridiculous so therein lies the guilty pleasure part. In The Amazing Race, winner of several Emmy awards with a weekly Michelle with the Beekman Boys, Community Gardens, Provincetown viewing audience of 70 million, contestants race around the world, overcoming more than a few challenges along the way, in a quest to win one million dollars. With my love of travel and the show’s far flung and exotic locations, I am pretty much hooked. To call the contestant couple known as the Beekman Boys a long shot is an understatement. These two farmers were outmatched by the athletic types also competing for the million dollar prize. The Beekmans defied the odds and won. They bought their dream farm and today are successful cookbook authors. We bring you their story and you can meet them yourself this summer at the annual book event in Martha’s Vineyard. What to do in Bar Harbor, besides indulging in a lobster feast at the Trenton Lobster Pound? We share a few ideas, including a visit with Timber Tina. Do not let the Farah Fawcett mane fool you – she is a true Lumberjack or rather Jill and has the show and axe to prove it. My greatest Caribbean discovery for this issue comes from St. Croix, where a rather remarkable couple with the appropriate name of Olive is saving the planet one guest at a time in their unique B&B in the heart of the St. Croix rain forest. I had a ball with this lollapalooza of an issue and I hope you do as well. Happy summer!
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Hovering Sky 2014, oil, 42 x 42
Two Figures Picking Cranberries 1982, oil, 20 x 20
Apocalypse! 2014, oil, 28 x 30
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It’s all about the pictures...Our sincere appreciation to our talented Bird’s Eye View family of photographers...
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Town $18,975,000
Gary Winn, Broker gary@maurypeople.com 508.330.3069
Polpis $13,750,000
West of Town $9,875,000
Polpis $4,995,000
Madaket $2,795,000
Monomoy $12,500,000
Wauwinet $4,995,000
Monomoy $7,500,000
Sconset $1,795,000
Sconset $9,995,000
Sconset $6,995,000
Town $4,795,000
Miacomet $2,875,000
Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty | 37 Main Street, Nantucket, MA 02554 | maurypeople.com Each OfďŹ ce is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Surfside Beach, Nantucket
Photo: Cary Hazlegrove/NantucketStock.com
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ree on Nantucket – a bit of an oxymoron in a vacation paradise that could top Robin Leach’s list. From your Cape Air seat you have a bird’s eye view of the gorgeous waterfront estates dotted with pools and acres of spectacular landscaping. Although these private homes and gardens are, of course, off-limits, visitors can take comfort in knowing that the island’s waterfront beaches and even the parking lots are open to one and all. No charge for parking—ever. “Free, free, free and free,” underscores P.J. Martin Smith, Executive Director of Nantucket’s Chamber of Commerce. “Our island is known for its beauty and the idea is to allow everyone to experience that, no matter who they are or whether they are here for a day or week. We want our visitors to have the opportunity
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to enjoy the solace of our beaches, public and private, as long as they are respectful of the homeowners. As far as lost revenue for beach fees and parking lots, we find that as visitors enjoy the beaches they are also taking advantage of our restaurants, lodgings, car rentals and all of the attractions that Nantucket has to offer.” There is a beach for everyone – the Annette and Frankie scene (under the age of forty, look it up) kidfriendly, fishing holes or secluded four-wheel access beaches. Kate Hamilton from Nantucket Visitor Services says when it comes to Nantucket beaches it is all about variety. “I have to say I love the beaches around the Bartlett Farm area, Ladies Beach and Miacomet. We also have a secret little break there that is perfect for paddle boarding. For those roaming around Main Street and want a quick dip, pop into nearby Jetties, and you cannot beat Children’s Beach where we are planning a number of events this summer. Sport fishermen love Surfside but it is all about word of mouth on where and when they are biting.” Ms. Hamilton loves to share, so pop into the Visitor Services offices for the inside track on beaches and a detailed beach map. Once again, the price is right for the advice and the map-both are free. For those who want the ultimate beach experience of fourwheel access to the more secluded stretches of beach, the vehicle beach permit cost is $100, good for the entire summer. Catch the Wave! The Nantucket Regional Transit Authority, known locally as The Wave, now has an additional route from the airport to downtown and the beaches for the grand total of $2. nrtawave.com Nantucketchamber.org nantucket-ma.gov/visitor twitter.com @nantucketbuzz
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Photo: Cary Hazlegrove/NantucketStock.com Madequecham Beach
Steps Beach, Nantucket
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’Sconset Beach
Jetties Beach: An easy bike ride from town. Great for familiesprovides changing rooms, playground, public tennis courts and a boardwalk to the beach. Windsurfing, sailboat and kayak lessons and rentals are available. Beach-accessible wheelchairs are also available. Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride. No lifeguard. Strong currentexperienced swimmers only. Scenic beach beside Brant Point Lighthouse, perfect for boat watching. Children’s Beach: On the harbor, an easy walk from town. It is THE beach for small children, with parks, playground, picnic tables and a bandstand. Free G-rated movies, shown Friday nights at dusk, and free concerts 6:00 pm-7:15 pm Sundays. Dionis: Three miles by bike from town. Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children. (Lifeguard, restrooms, parking, showers) Francis Street Beach: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for wading; no lifeguard. (Kayak rentals) Surfside: At the end of Surfside Road, a 2.2-mile ride on paved bike path. Good beach for families: picnics, kite flying, beach games, and surfcasting after 5 p.m. Surf can be heavy. Beachaccessible wheelchairs available. Miacomet: At the end of Miacomet Road. Heavy surf. (Lifeguard, parking) Cisco: Four-mile bike ride to the end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf. (Lifeguard, parking) Madaket: As far west as you can go! This is a 5.5-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path. Heavy surf. Food available nearby. Famous for viewing sunsets. (Lifeguard, restrooms, food, parking) Siasconset: 6-mile bike ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy. Food and restrooms are available in nearby village of ’Sconset. (Lifeguard, restrooms, food, parking) Cliffside Beach
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Most of these beaches are accessible by the WAVE, the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority nrtawave.com
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Windwalker Real Estate Sales • Research • Rentals
Read our Monthly Market Research at windwalkerrealestate.com SCONSET $4,000,000
CLIFF - $6,995,000
MADAKET $1,200,000
Renovated with an Artist’s Heart
Sophisticated and Stylish
No Madaket Mystery Here
Set amongst meandering hedgerows in the village of ‘Sconset, this 4 BR home and 2BR cottage boast, peeks of the ocean, a classic floor plan with eclectic touches and all the sought-after amenities. Exclusive - Jenny Paradis
This estate features a custom-built 5BR main house with a spacious, open floor plan, a beautiful guest studio, a one-of-a-kind pool house, heated pool & spa, and two-car garage located on 2.8 private acres. Exclusive - Jennifer Shalley
Great opportunity to own a relaxed 4 bedroom beach house with water views and close proximity to Madaket Millies, Madaket Marine and Starbuck Road beach. Expansion potential. Exclusive - Jennifer Shalley & Justin Quinn
HUMMOCK POND $1,575,000
TOWN $1,695,000
Pastoral and Private A winding drive off a quiet lane leads to this 1 acre, beautifully landscaped property. 3+ BR plus attached 2 car garage with studio above . Expansion and pool possible! Cisco bike path and Town nearby! Exclusive - Roberta White
TOWN $2,850,000
TOWN $3,625,000
Front & Center on Centre Street This residential/commercial building offers two retail units and a lofty and unique in-town apartment. An iconic property with use flexibility, income generation and a prime location in the heart of downtown! Co-exclusive - Jennifer Shalley & Susan Lister Locke
SURFSIDE $1,495,000
Coastal Chic
Moments to Main Street
Three Ways to Ownership
Contemporary & fresh 4 BR & 3.5 BA home in town boasting thoughtful design and attention to detail. Fabulous location with bike path access to Main Street and north shore beaches. Exclusive - Mary Taaffe
Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom antique in the heart of the historic district near Main Street. Enjoy modern amenities & timeless architecture and all that downtown Nantucket has to offer! Exclusive - Mary Taaffe
3BR/3.5 BA Main house with attached garage/ office plus 1BR/1BA Guest Cottage. Also available as two separate units with Land Court approval. Trustee is MA licensed RE Agent. Exclusive - Leone Collins & Jay McConnell
CLIFF $2,495,000
CLIFF $4,200,000
POCOMO $2,499,000
SURFSIDE $2,395,000
Surfside Splendor
This Could be Your View
Fabulous Surfside compound offering two homes and a total of 9BR and 10.5 BA centered on an in-ground pool. Excellent rental history. Exclusive - Jay McConnell
Create your family compound on the Cliff! Located on a quiet lane, this .61 A property has been legally sub-divided and enjoys beautiful vistas over a duck pond to Land Bank land. Exclusive - Judy Waters
The Last of Its Kind
Your Private Retreat
Rarely found, estate-type, sub-dividable building lot in the island’s most coveted neighborhood. Design and build the compound of your dreams on this spectacular, double lot. Exclusive - Jim Houghton
Fabulous barn style architecture on almost 4 acres and boasting 5000+ sf of living area, including 4 BR. Multiple living areas and a walk-out lower level to extensive stone patio with room for a pool! Exclusive - Mary Taaffe & Judy Waters
WINDWALKER AGENTS Mark Burlingham Leone Collins Lee Gaw Mike Glowacki
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Jenny Paradis Justin Quinn Jennifer Shalley Mary Taaffe
Judy Waters Roberta White Alan Worden
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… A N D W H E N YO U G O F I S H I N ’
I bet you keep wishin’ Them fish don’t grab your line… — Lyrics & Music by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael, 1933
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Captain Jason and Captain Tom Mleczko
With four experienced captains and four boats Captain Tom offers choices from offshore to night fishing. Both newbies and seasoned salts are welcome. Charters usually last about four hours and start at around $450 for the smaller boats and go up from there. All of your fishing gear is provided and, if you wish, the Captain can arrange for a boxed lunch. capttom.com
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“The Michael Kane Collection”-Basket Bracelets ®
Also available at Andersons, 29 Main Street, Nantucket, 508-228-4187
18A Sparks Avenue ~ 508.228.1548 lightshipbaskets@gmail.com www.MichaelKanesLightshipBaskets.com
THAI HOUSE Thai Food & Sushi
508-680-1522 118 Old South Road Nantucket, MA 02554 18
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3 Models To Choose From High Tide Original Children’s
Personalize With Custom Embroidery
Voted BEST Overall Beach Chair By The Wall Street Journal Catalog Critic 508.325.7793 nantucketbeachchair.com
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Lt. Wagner Memorial Fountain – Standing sentinel in the center of Main Street, is a memorial to the those who served in the Spanish-American War
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hen is a fountain not a fountain, and, in fact, has never been a fountain, and yet everyone refers to it as a fountain? Answer: the most recognizable flower container in the country. Since the mid-1900s the Nantucket fountain has stood sentry on the Main Street cobblestones, under the vigilant care of the Nantucket Garden Club. “I consider the care of the fountain to be a great honor,” says Garden Club member Donna Hamel. “Flower arranging is one of my passions and I love working on something as historic as this. We plant over six hundred flowers and bulbs in there for a worldwide audience to enjoy.”
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Napa & Sonoma Blends in Sustainable Casks • • •
1 Cask = 4 Bottles of Wine Fresh for 30 Days after Opening Perfect for Beach, Boat & Picnics
Available at:
Brix Wine Shop • Cowboy’s Meat Market & Deli • currentVintage
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Épernay Wine & Spirits • The Proprietors Bar & Table
THE STOCK ANSWER TM
A simple way to buy stunning Nantucket images.
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Button Basket by JoAnn Russo
21st Century Basketry April 24 – October 11
Camina by Joan Brink
Weaving Demonstrations Lectures Gift Shop 49 Union Street • 508.228.1177 A 5 minute walk from Main Street www.nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org
Square Nest by Michael Kane
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ROCK-BLUES-FOLK
THE FIRST EVER NANTUCKET MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 2nd and 3rd
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Donavon Frankenreiter
ruce Hornsby, Ben Taylor, Freddy Clarke, Ayla Brown and Entrain lead the list of entertainers performing on Tom Nevers field this summer. “Too many years have passed since fans of rock music, blues and folk could enjoy an open air concert on Nantucket,” said Festival co-executive director Cynthia Dareshori. The longtime seasonal resident of the island founded the event with Cheryl Emery. The pair was inspired after attending similar concerts, including the world famous New Orleans Jazz Festival. “Cheryl and I saw so many happy people at those festivals,” said Dareshori. “We knew in our hearts that the
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time was right to bring that kind of happiness to music lovers on our island.” Open-air performances happen 10:00 am to 4:00 pm but stick around for sponsor dinners under the big tent, with proceeds benefitting the island’s Celebrate Music Foundation. nantucketmusicfestival.com
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Ceramic Art by PIERO FENCI & Sculpture by LIZ AKAMATSU & IREAN OLIER OAKLEY
SUSAN LISTER LOC K E G A L L E RY
508.228.2132 & 508.221.0531
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NICHOLAS RAY Paintings by WILLIAM BARSTOW IV, SUSAN COYNE, SHAWN FIELDS,
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M.J. LEVY-DICKSON, MARY GIAMMARINO, GRAY JACOBIK, MICHAEL J. MOORE & LUCINDA YOUNG
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THE ARTISTS OF THE GALLERY Jewelry by SUSAN LISTER LOCKE, DIANA KIM ENGLAND, MINOU PALANDJIAN &
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radition weaves its way through the island of Nantucket and in fact, the entire island has been named an historical landmark. In the current Chamber of Commerce guide, which you simply must have in advance of your visit, writer June Meyers reminds us of the line in Moby Dick – “Nantucket! Take out your map and look at it. See what a real corner of the world it occupies; how it stands there, away off shore…” Dating back to 1930, the Nobby Clothes Shop is an integral part of the island’s tradition. The home of Breton Reds – THE color for Nantucket. The shop was founded and Sam Levine still run by the Levine family. The quality of the clothes and the personal touch make it a fun place to shop. Located in the heart of the action on Nantucket’s Main Street and across the way
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You are never too young to enjoy the Nobby Shop’s ‘Breton Red’
from the Chamber of Commerce where you can pick up the handy free guide, this is shopping the oldfashioned way. Added bonus – the bench outside is a perfect perch for people watching. nobbyshop.com
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wo totally unrelated events that send folks scrambling in Nantucket are opening day at the Hospital Thrift Shop and the first corn at Bartlett’s Farm. Frankly, the race to get to both places is somewhat silly, since the thrift store is open all summer with constantly changing inventory, and there is really enough corn for everyone. But, like most things on Nantucket, opening day is a social occasion. Designer labels, often with original price tags attached, art work and Lenox china can all be found in the tucked away thrift store at tantalizing low prices. The shop opened its doors in 1929 and its reputation as a haven for luxury at a bargain price has not abated in 86 years. It is run by an organized and cheery group of volunteers who seem genuinely excited over your ‘great buys’ and all proceeds benefit the local hospital. Bargain hunters love to share. Compliment our clothes and we have to tell you the price. Allow me a braggy moment – a perfect cashmere pullover for just $6. Get thee to 17 India Street, just off the cobblestoned Main Street. Nantuckethospital.org
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“CORN’S IN” AND THE RACE TO BARTLETT’S IS ON.
weet, juicy, and, if you believe the locals, as good as any corn grown in Iowa – a trip to Bartlett’s Farm is a must visit. Nantucket’s oldest and largest family-owned farm is now in the hands of the seventh generation of Bartletts, who have been tilling the soil here since William Bartlett arrived on Nantucket in the early 1800s. Offering fresh produce, a garden center and a huge line of prepared foods, this is a great lunch stop as well as the perfect way to stock your shelves for your summer rental. If your summer stay includes a full moon, do not miss Bartlett’s ‘Full Moon Farm to Table Dinner’ offering family-style meals featuring locally grown vegetables. You dine together in the garden under the glow of the moon. These are hugely popular so reserve early. For these BYOB dinners, the meal with tax and gratuity included is $80. July 12 and August 10, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm bartlettsfarm.com
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Brass L antern Inn Nantucket Lodging at its Best Enjoy contemporary comfort in a classic setting
BREAKFAST 9 - 2 Vegetable Scramble BRUNCH 11 - 2 Avocado Omelette LUNCH 11 - 5 Farmer’s Omelette Spicy Omelette DINNER 5 - 9 Eggs Benedict FULL SERVICE BAR Huevos Rancheros 8 DRAFT BEERS Belgian Waffle Espresso, Latte WINES & COCKTAILS Bloody Mary SERVICES OFFERED LUNCH 11 - 5 Dining Bar Clam Chowder Large Parties Lobster Bisque Private Dining Room Organic Salads Wedding Brunches Oysters, Mussels Rehearsal Dinners Lobster Roll Special Requests Tuna Burger Children’s Menu, Take-Out Salmon Burger WiFi, 4K Ultra HDTV Fried Clams BLT Club Panini Lunch Entrees DINNER 5 - 9 Haddock Halibut Scallops Swordfish Tuna Salmon Shrimp Lobster Filet Mignon Surf & Turf
Located in the heart of the Historic District Main Inn and Garden Wing Weddings and Groups Pets welcome
www.BrassLanternNantucket.com Member: Diamond Collection, bedandbreakfast.com TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence 2010 - 2013
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he whaling captain who built this house in 1771 knew what he wanted – a view of the water. The glorious sunrises and sunsets from your bed in the Cliff Lodge are spectacular in this tucked-away location, minutes from the downtown cobblestones. The former private home of poet Caroline Parker Hills who lived here for fifty years, the Cliff Lodge is deeply steeped in history. The lodge still offers all of the amenities for today’s traveler including superfast wifi, luxurious Ralph Lauren bedding and a breakfast buffet featuring homemade pastries that can be enjoyed in the cozy dining room or in the garden. Local art work hangs on the walls and a ‘sink-into-the-cushions’ sitting room is found on the second floor. These are just a few of the little extras that make this quintessential B&B a standout. High season, as in right now, starts at $195 a night and they also offer an apartment for longer stays. Probably best of all, the service is in the ‘truly happy to see you’ category. You will love this place. clifflodgenantucket.com
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Coskata Photo: Chuck Anzalone Seldom found in a guide book is the slowly eroding Cliff Path. You absolutely MUST do this. Find your way to ’Sconset Market. Buy one of Mark Donato’s famous cookies and ask directions. This somewhat hidden pubic path is right around the corner.
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A Culinary Adventure on Martha’s Vineyard By Michelle Haynes
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oraging, gathering, cooking and eating – the ultimate retro food experience. In this case-way, way retro-beginning with Native Americans, whose knowledge of the land made a life-saving difference for early settlers. For them, finding food in the wilderness was about survival. For today’s foodies embracing the hot trend of following their meals from ground or sea to table, it is about health, the joy of cooking and of course, the eating part. The briny feel of a freshly dug oyster, the sweet goodness of a just picked ear of corn and the unmistakable taste of a fresh egg, still warm from the nest all await you at farm to table events on Martha’s Vineyard this summer and fall. “We offer unparalled access to the authentic food community. From oyster beds to a number of family owned farms, you’ll share the island’s rich farm heritage and learn the craft of sowing, harvesting, and tending animals,” says event organizer Nevette Previd. “All dinners are served communally around a shared table at some of the most magical locations on the island, including Morning Glory Farm, one of the premier family-owned farms on Martha’s Vineyard. Known for their vibrant farm stand, the family grows a wide array of vegetables and fruits, in addition to eggs, pastureraised pork, chickens and grass-fed beef cows. During your tour, you will work alongside the staff to gather the ingredients from the farm for the afternoon cooking session.”
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Learn the practical skill of how to shuck and eat oysters like a local. The price for a full-day adventure is $300 per person, or $75 for dinner only eat@ffsmv.com
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“Because of Them, People of Color Were Able to Live, Work and Vacation Here…” Plaque in Hiawatha Park, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
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Co-founder of the African-American Trail of Martha’s Vineyard, Elaine Weintraub at the home of author Dorothy West
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community. Their neighbor was famed writer Dorothy West, who rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. Not too far away are the homes of union organizer Joe Overton, whose front porch provided a haven for Dr. Martin Luther King and Jesse Jackson, and the home of the nation’s first African-American Senator, Edward Brooke. Personally escorted tours of the Trail are available by advance appointment and start at $35 per person. Fascinating and inspiring, make this a mandatory part of your island visit. You will not be disappointed. mvheritagetrail.com
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ost of us cannot even contemplate the end of summer, but an intrepid group on Martha’s Vineyard came up with a rather heavenly way to celebrate the lingering lazy hazy moments with what is now an annual event – the Martha’s Vineyard Wind Festival. “Kite flying in Ocean Park had been an Oak Bluffs tradition for years and years,” says Festival co-producer Holly Alaimo. “It is a beautiful location with the perfect wind to fly a kite, so we brought the event back four years ago, renamed it the Wind Festival, and added kite building workshops, Frisbee contests, and model sailboat races.”
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As one of the biggest arts promoters on the island, Ms. Alaimo, a former gallery owner, says the festival has turned into one big community art project. “The children had so much fun building their own kites under the big tent and then experiencing the thrill of actually flying them that soon the grownups wanted in, so now we have kite flying contests for young and old.” Free and open to everyone, bring a picnic, put the cell phones and electronics away, and enjoy. September 6, 2014. mvwindfestival.com
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prah Favorites, bestsellers, household names and milliondollar winners from The Amazing Race – once again Suellen Lazarus, the powerhouse behind the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival – has pulled together a stellar cast of America’s most beloved authors. “Our aim is to give islanders the chance to hear and engage with some of the country’s leading novelists, scholars and thought-leaders. We want to provide the opportunity for discovery in a setting that is relaxed and comfortable,“ said Ms. Lazarus. Held (mostly) on Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Author Lecture Series happens in one of the most gorgeous settings on Martha’s Vineyard – the town of Chilmark. The event takes place at 7:30 pm at the Community Center. Admission fee: the price of the book. mvbookfestival.com Oprah Book Club pick and a finalist for the National Book Award, Andre Dubus III, (Townie, and House of Sand and Fog)
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is pictures tell the story – a role in one of the more powerful anti-war movements in our nation, party time with rock and roll legends, and living the good life in Martha’s Vineyard – photographer Peter Simon’s amazing life is chronicled through his decades of spectacular and intimate candids representing a true Who’s Who of our time. A Martha’s Vineyard vacation must include a visit to the Simon Gallery. “It’s all there,” says Mr. Simon. “On one side is my time in the music world during the late ‘60s through the ‘80s, when I used my camera to get backstage and meet my idols – Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, the Stones – all legends who brought music to a higher level. These artists were the musical pioneers of that era and these images continue to live on.” Also in the gallery are Mr. Simon’s images from the late ‘60s during the Vietnam protest years.”I was very involved in the anti-
war movement as I did not want to get drafted nor fight a war I did not agree with.” In stark contrast are his evocative scenes of Martha’s Vineyard. “The dock, piers, lighthouses, stretches of beach, lobster traps – the beauty of the Vineyard is a huge component of my work.” The Simon Gallery is in the heart of Vineyard Haven on Main Street and if you cannot get there, go virtual, you will be swept away. petersimon.com
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Also for sale in the Peter Simon gallery is jewelry designed by his wife Ronni.
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“It is a metaphor for the individual human experience,” Sally said. “We each come onto the planet with five senses and a huge task of decoding what the universe really is. And like the blind men we each feel a little section and think we understand the whole.” So Taylor decided to create an elephant of her own. She commissioned 22 photographers to capture an image depicting the same subject. Then she gave each photograph to a musician and asked them to write a song. Then she gave each song to a dancer to create a dance. Each completed piece was handed off to the next artist in the chain until all five senses were represented. One hundred and thirty artists from
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every medium contributed while the true identity of the “elephant” in the photographs is a secret. “Each one was like a blind man,” Sally said. “So there would be no prejudices sneaking into anyone’s perspective.” The ambitious project culminates on August 18-20 in a Festival of the Senses, at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Hall and Grange Hall in West Tisbury. “Visitors will walk into these sets, and each one will have furniture and lighting, with headphones to listen to the music, art to see and feel, perfume to smell, food and tea to taste – for a total saturation of the senses,” Taylor said. Each night a different musician will perform upstairs in the Aggie Hall including Sally’s parents and “God willing,” she said, Buffett. consenses.org Jimmy Buffett
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BIRD’S EYE VIEW PHOTO CONTEST WINNER Photo: Ed Cassano
Photo contest winner Ed Cassano captured this Provicetown scene and won two round trip tickets good for anywhere Cape Air flies. A beach, a park a landmark, people having fun – send us your photo of any Cape Air destination and if we print it you win two Cape Air tickets good for anywhere we fly. Birdseyeviewmagazine@gmail.com. “Affordable, highly convenient, and a whole lot of fun, Cape Air makes my journey to the Cape painless. It is also a whole lot of fun. Staffed by a great team of professionals including gate agents and pilots it often feels like part of my extended friendships.” – Ed Cassano
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By Michelle Haynes e’re from The Amazing Race and we hear you want to run.” The call that changed the lives of the million dollar winners known as The Beekman Boys. You defy the odds and manage to win the million dollar prize in the award-winning TV show The Amazing Race. Now what? For winners Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge, winning the top prize allowed them to live the life of full-time farmers. Running the Beekman Farm, a sixty-acre goat farm in Sharon Springs, New York, was life-changing for the long time couple who married last year. The Bird’s Eye View caught up with them on a stop during a recent book tour. “Although we were both brought up in rural areas, neither one of us had any intention of becoming a farmer,” says Brent Ridge, a physician who worked for Martha Stewart. He and partner ad executive Josh Kilmer-Purcell were living the high life in Manhattan when the bottom dropped out in 2008 and they both lost their jobs. Their goat farm went from weekend retreat to economic necessity. “We were selling goat milk soap and other products but with the size of our mortgage we were not going to make it,” says Mr. Purcell. Happenstance landed them on the CBS hit, The Amazing Race, a grueling ‘round the world elimination contest where the last couple standing wins a million dollars.’ “We were the underdogs,
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the funny little gay couple that no one expected to win,” says Mr. Ridge. Their race involved nine countries in three weeks, no money, scrounging for food twenty-four hours a day while overcoming a variety of tasks that included repairing a windmill and foraging for mushrooms in a dark cave. “The hardest part is the unknown,” says Mr. Purcell. “You never know where you are going to sleep or what challenge you have to overcome. It is a total lack of control and you are exhausted and hungry most of the time.” The pair credits their onthe-job farm training as an invaluable tool, along with a new sense of determination. “We simply refused to fail,” said Mr. Purcell. “Losing our jobs
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and like many others, forced to carry our box of belongings out of our offices leads to a ‘never quit’ mentality.” Mr. Ridge also credits their long relationship as another winning factor. “We know which buttons to push. Josh likes consistency so I knew he was going to be a basket case, so to keep him from going over the cliff I had never been nicer to him.” Today the farm is paid off and the pair has written several gorgeous cookbooks celebrating farm to table cuisine. A season on the Cooking Channel and a line of products earned them the moniker, ‘the New Martha Stewart.’ “Look Martha,” wrote Mr. Ridge in an email to Ms. Stewart, “It takes two men to equal one woman.” Ms. Stewart’s one word response – “Yes.” Editor’s note – I cannot resist sharing. Do try their goats’ milk soap, the most glorious soap to ever touch your skin. beekman1802.com
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FORGOTTEN PORT Provincetown’s Whaling Heritage By Michelle Haynes
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ack in the day, the hunt for the mighty mammals of the sea provided the economic engine for New England, making places like Provincetown and Nantucket some of the more prosperous communities in the country. Today it is horrifying to think of shooting a harpoon into the side of these majestic creatures. The rich history of Provincetown’s whaling industry and how we evolved in our treatment of whales is the focus of a special exhibit happening at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. Forgotten Port is a fascinating look at the whaling industry and the change from hunting whales to their
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fierce protection. You can easily spend an entire afternoon here. In addition to the museum, which features a lively and educational scavenger hunt for kids, there is the walk to the top of the monument, the largest all-granite structure in the United States. No worry for the faint of heart, you climb a series of ramps at an easy pace which takes about fifteen minutes. Bring a picnic and enjoy the wide expanse of green that overlooks the very spot where the Mayflower landed. Yes, the stalwart band of Pilgrims landed first on the shores of Provincetown, before heading onward to Plymouth. pilgrim-monument.org
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Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” 1968 – the last movie ever filmed in the Provincetown dunes
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iles of sand dunes separate the tiny town of Provincetown from the Atlantic Ocean, while on the other side of the town’s main street is one of the more picturesque harbors on all of Cape Cod. For over a century this little fishing village, surrounded by water and sand, has inspired some of the
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world’s most revered artists and writers who flocked to the farthest tip of Massachusetts for what was dubbed the Provincetown Light, a unique glow that bathes the town and shore in shades of gold. One of the best ways to experience the unique light and landscape is in the dunes – way in the dunes. Find Snail Road, the first left off the highway heading to town is an easy bike ride from anywhere in Provincetown. To your right you will see a path heading through the woods-that is your entrance to the dunes and the wide expanse of the Atlantic. Pack a lunch, bring plenty of water, and wear socks for the sand can get burning hot. Although
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over-the-sand vehicles. In business since the 1930s, Art’s knows the dunes like no other and rain or shine it is worth experiencing. Another free and fun way to experience Provincetown’s unique geography is to cross the jetty at the very end of Commercial Street to the spit of land known as Long Point. Lunch and water a must as this is a totally deserted island overlooking the harbor. The jetty walk to the island can take about a half hour. For lazy bones or small children there is a handy shuttle to the island from Macmillan Pier. artsdunetours.com
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there is no signage the path over the dunes to the water is easy to see in the sand. It is spectacular landscape-mountains of sand and hillsides dotted by the green dune grass, pink and white beach roses and dusty miller. Keep your eyes open for the clumps of wild blueberries. You can spend an entire day in this magical setting in total peace, a huge contrast to the nonstop party happening along Provincetown’s Commercial Street. To enjoy the same experience without the walk, check out Art’s Dune Tours for sunsets, clam bakes or a fun and historical narrated tour in one of their
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LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU –
THE STARS SHINE IN PROVINCETOWN THIS SUMMER By Michelle Haynes
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he spirit of The Great Ziegfeld lives on in Provincetown this summer with two entrepreneurs bringing an amazing group of entertainers to the tiny town on the tip of Cape Cod. Producer Mark Cortale is at The Art House while show impresario Shawn Nightingale kicks off his summer series at the venerable Provincetown Town Hall, beginning with an appearance by Joan Rivers on July 5th. No description needed for this show. Mr. Cortale’s series, with Broadway Channel star Seth Rudetsky, happens at the intimate Art House. There will also be two special shows on August 10th at Town Hall, starring the original Galinda, Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, from Broadway’s über hit, Wicked and the television series Glee. ptownarthouse.com
Producer MARK CORTALE AND MEGAN HILTY – breakout star of NBC’s Smash. Featuring Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host, August 16 & 17 – ptownarthouse.com
KRISTIN CHENOWETH– Aug. 10th, 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm at TOWN HALL – ptownarthouse.com
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Also at Town Hall, Shawn Nightingale presents Provincetown’s favorite son, John Waters. From Pink Flamingo to Hairspray, this producer, director, author and raconteur is one of the funniest men alive, be it sharing tales of his Baltimore childhood or his early career in alternative cinema. When he wasn’t looking John Waters became mainstream, but he has lost none of his edge. See for yourself when he reads from his hilarious This Filthy World, Volume Two followed by Q & A. You can ask him about Carsick, his newest book chronicling his 2012 cross-country hitchhiking adventure. Bring a copy with you for a personal signature.
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Producer SHAWN NIGHTINGALE Photo: Greg Gorman
MEGAN MULLALLY – Emmy-winning actress, starring as Karen Walker on TV’s Will and Grace, and star of Broadway’s Young Frankenstein and Grease, Aug. 27 – Sept. 3 – ptownarthouse.com
Later in the summer bestselling author David Sedaris brings his singular brand of wit and wisdom to the Town Hall stage. A bestselling author, including Me Talk Pretty One Day, Mr. Sedaris, a favorite on NPR’s This American Life, can lay claim to one of the best book titles around including his other best seller, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. Bring your copies as he will sign following his show.
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By Michelle Haynes or those of us lucky to live in Neverland, John Waters riding his rickety Almira Gulch bike down Commercial Street is a familiar sight. We caught up with him for a few of his P’town favorites
Michelle – How long have you been spending summers in Provincetown and what keeps bringing you back? John – 50 years this summer! Longnook Beach, Albert Merola Gallery, MAP clothing store, hitchhiking, memories of sitting on the Town Hall benches when that was the after-bar hangout, penny candy stores, Provincetown Bookshop, my bicycle (Arnold’s Bikes), ghosts. Michelle – What makes for a perfect day in Provincetown? John – Waking up at 6:00 a.m., having my newspapers delivered by the ever-reliable Tony Jackett (how glamorous!), then walking over to East End Marketplace to buy my daily tabloids. Getting a lot of writing done between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Then an hour at the beach swimming, followed by a bike ride through town socializing and shopping (Schoolhouse Gallery, Muir Music) or mailing at the Post Office or Mail Spot Express (they do a great job.) Cooking dinner at home. Friday night out drinking at “Scream Along With Billy” at Enzo or guzzling at The Underground and Old Colony (straight bars are the new minorities!)
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Michelle – No one should visit Provincetown without doing, or seeing or enjoying this… John – Spiritus Pizza after the bars close (especially during Bear Week.)
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he Peregrine Theatre Ensemble, in residence at the Provincetown Theater, kicks off the summer with, in their words: “The greatest words ever written by arguably the greatest playwright and sculptor of the English language. Peregrine’s production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet promises to be a fast paced, modern, pullsno-punches meditation on madness, paranoia, truth and politics. Oh yes, and love. Suspicion and dark humor reign as an unstable nation teeters on the brink of war and a vengeful heir toys with murder and madness. In love, as in the politics of war, no truth can be trusted. We know how it ends, but we can’t wait to see what happens.” We could not have put it better ourselves. The Peregrine group is also bringing in Jonathan Larsen’s Rent in its first ever Outer Cape Cod production. Tickets for both shows are $35 and $25, with a limited number of $10 rush seats available on the day of the show. Full schedule at peregrinetheatre.com
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s you head to the dunes or the island, here’s a tuck under your arm book from Johnny Diaz who, in addition to being a reporter for the South Florida Sun Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, is also a popular gay themed fiction writer with a brand new read in time for summer, Looking for Providence. “Although my novels have always been set in Boston I moved this one to Rhode Island with a story a lot of us can relate to. Similar in spirit to my previous four novels, this is also a fun light-hearted book about the power of friendship and finding love when you’re a young gay guy in New England.”
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Comedy, Commentary and Conversation with comedian Jimmy Tingle – “Making Comic Sense”– Saturday, August 16 at 8:00 pm
Judy Collins, circa 1969
…”chestnut brown canary, ruby-throated sparrow”…
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he inspiration for what may be the ultimate breakup song of all time – Stephen Stills’ Suite: Judy Blue Eyes – brings those piercing blues to the Payomet tent this summer. The legendary Judy Collins sold out her first show and a second performance is now on for Tuesday July 15th. Located minutes from your Cape Air arrival in the Cape tip town of Provincetown, the Payomet in the nearby town of Truro is one of the more unique
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venues for a show, literally a tent in the dunes. Presenting programming described as ‘outside the box and inside the community.’ If you are on the Cape this summer, make the trek to the dunes and enjoy this unique showcase. The lineup spans the spectrum including a special children’s program. payomet.org
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detail of Poetic Justice by Deborah Dancy
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill offers great Summer Workshops in: Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Photography, Writing, Ceramics, Sculpture, Kids Classes and much more! See our website for more details or call us at 508.349.7511
SPECIAL EVENTS 2014 JUNE 28 Cocktail Extravaganza at Edgewood Farm, 7pm JULY 6 Artists Postcard Show & Fundraiser, 4-6pm JULY 9 The Role of Art Criticism Today with Barry Schwabsky, Mira Schor, Helen Miranda Wilson & Joanne Mattera, 7pm JULY 19 Summer Bash! Honoring Stephen Kinzer, 6-9pm AUG 4 Mark Bittman Dinner “Get Roasted & Smoked” 6:30-9pm AUG 9 Castle Hill Silent Art Auction, 5:30pm AUG 28 John Bunker Lecture: “Not Far From the Tree” 6:30pm 10 Meetinghouse Road Truro, MA 02666 info@castlehill.org 508-349-7511 Paid for in part by the Provincetown Visitors Service Board & MCC
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n business for over fifty years, you would never know the beachside haven Dunes’ Edge Campground, surrounded by a pine forest, is only a mile from the wild and crazy time happening along Provincetown’s Commercial Street. “Many folks do not realize that in addition to the dunes and beaches we have miles of cool forests, making for a lot of diversity in the landscape,” says Dunes’ Edge Superintendent David Finch. “This is a place for visitors to come and totally relax with their family at the end of a busy day in a beautiful and peaceful setting.” And then there is the price, without a doubt THE best deal in town. There are 85 wooded camp sites offering plenty of privacy. The basic tent site is $42 per night and $35 after September first. If you want water and electric it is $54 per night and $47 off season. Other features include: spotless bathrooms with flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers, dishwashing stations, and a camp
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For those seeking a safe, beautiful, affordable and protected environment for your outdoor adventure, you cannot do better than this. thetrustees.org
store for your essentials. Well behaved pets and owners are welcome. Beginning this year Dunes’ Edge is under the protection of the foremost land preservation organization in Massachusetts – The Trustees of Reservations – whose mission is straightforward: “The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.”
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New York City and access onward to the national air transportation network is now an hour away from Hyannis, with JetBlue Airways’ new nonstop service between Barnstable Municipal Airport and New York–JFK Airport. jetblue.com
Kalmus Park Beach, Ocean Street, Hyannis
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NOTE: On June 26, 2014 only, the eastbound flight departs Hyannis at 3:05 pm.
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heatre, music and entertainment await you all over Cape Cod, and Cape Air is a proud sponsor of many of the theatrical productions this summer. To say there is something for everyone is a bit of an understatement.
Ruby Wolf as Sally Bowles, “I Am a Camera”
WELLFLEET HARBOR ACTORS THEATRE – W.H.A.T. Liza made her an ‘international sensation’ in Bob Fosse’s musical hit Cabaret. The original Sally Bowles is a Christopher Isherwood creation in his Berlin Stories, eventually adapted to the stage in 1955 in the, shocking for its time, I Am a Camera. W.H.A.T. brings the John Van Druten production to the stage with Ruby Wolf as the inimitable Sally. June 28 – July 19 what.org
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heatre in the woods, literally the woods, happens at the singular Cape Rep Theatre, located in the town of Brewster and specifically in the heart of Nickerson State Park. Cape Cod’s only outdoor theatre, seats 200 but do not let the woodsy setting fool you. This is professional theatre presenting the ultimate in theatrical adventures. The Tony award winning musical The Light in the Piazza, July 29–August 23. Lots more at caperep.org.
Book by Craig Lucas • Music by Adam Guettel
Directed by William Roudebush • Musical Direction by Scott Storr
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THE SCIENCE OF STORY CAPE COD AUTHOR LISA GENOVA’S FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
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itting in a Cape Cod Starbucks, Chatham resident Lisa Genova is hard at work on her fourth book, Inside the O’Briens, about an Irish Catholic family whose police officer patriarch is diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. This bestselling author writes stories about people who’ve been thrown curveballs in their otherwise enviable lives. Trained as a neuroscientist, with a Ph.D. from Harvard University, Genova uses her scientific background to write absorbing, intimate novels about what happens when the brain is damaged. In her debut novel, Still Alice, a highly successful Harvard professor is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Her second book, Left Neglected, follows a middle-aged overachiever who struggles to bounce back from a neurological condition called “left neglect,” in which her brain does not perceive her left side. And her latest success, Love Anthony, is about a woman coming to terms with the loss of her young son who suffered from autism. Asked about her penchant for writing about devastating illnesses, she explains, “The passion for me is neuroscience and what the brain controls is kind of devastating when it breaks… I’m drawn to writing about people who are ignored or misunderstood because their illnesses make people fearful or uncomfortable.” All three books have been bestsellers and Still Alice is now on its way to the big screen in an adaptation that will star Alec Baldwin, Julianne Moore, and Kristen Stewart. Life is good for this mother of three, but it took a leap of faith to get to this point. She self-published Still Alice in 2007, only after having written 100 query letters to agents, most of which went unanswered. Those who did respond felt the subject matter was too dark and not marketable. Genova was surprised but undaunted. “It didn’t make me indignant,” Genova explains. “It was more of
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a head-scratcher for me… the type of writing I had done before was scientific and it was peer-reviewed, so my thought was, if the book is good, it will get recognized as such.” And she knew the book was good. She ended up self-publishing Still Alice and selling it out of a cardboard box to anyone who was interested. But then things took a different turn. Still Alice earned a favorable review in the Boston Globe and shortly thereafter, was snapped up by Simon & Schuster. “I hope to, without sugar-coating or romanticizing these illnesses, offer some of those pinholes of hope. It’s about how do you find meaning and live (with a neurological disease) when there is no hope,” she explains. Since the announcement that Kristen Stewart is in the movie, her fans have raised thousands of dollars for Alzheimer’s research. Genova points to this as just one example of how her book is achieving her original goal of raising awareness about the disease. “This is the neuroscience I do now,” Genova says proudly. “This is the way I make a contribution.”
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ike so many writers, Lisa Genova is drawn to Cape Cod for its beauty and offseason solitude. She’s lived in Chatham since 2007 and although she travels a lot for book tours and speaking engagements, she is always thrilled to be back home. Her favorite walk is along a secluded dune trail between Hardings Beach and Stage Harbor. “You might see one other person” she says. “It’s really pretty; it’s protected from the wind; it’s quite lovely.”
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SUNDAY AUGUST 10, HYANNIS VILLAGE GREEN 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM — GATES OPEN AT 1:00 PM
ring the blanket and picnic basket and find your spot on the Hyannis Village Green for the largest outdoor concert on Cape Cod. More than 15,000 music lovers will gather in one place to enjoy the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra led by a star in his own right, conductor Keith Lockhart. A twenty-nine year
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tradition, this year’s event includes television news commentator Charlie Rose who puts his serious newsman persona aside and waves the baton as guest conductor. Lawn tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the show with kids under ten free. Artsfoundation.org
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ALL YOU CAN MEAT! In the style of a Brazilian rodizio (barbeque), traditional gauchos (servers) roam from table-to-table, offering an exquisite selection of over a dozen finely seasoned meats cooked to perfection over natural wood. And the best part? It’s all you can eat! Don’t forget about our all-inclusive salad bar. And remember to save room for our homemade Brazilian desserts.
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Sean Astin – Lord of the Rings
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amuel Adams, meet Batman. Boston’s cobblestones, where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown witnesses quite a different scene this summer when the wildly popular Boston Comic Con’s Costume Parade and Contest takes over historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The parade is a prelude to the three-day Comic Con convention at the Seaport World Trade Center, minutes from Logan International Airport. To get there enjoy a free ride from Logan on the MBTA Silver Line. The costume parade is free and is open to all ages, so come as your favorite comic book character. (think Spider-Man, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel) Boston Comic Con features 200 internationally acclaimed comic book artists and writers, a film
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Jason Momoa – Game of Thrones
James Marsters – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
festival and ‘meet and greets’ with celebrities including Jason Momoa of Game of Thrones, Sean Astin of Lord of the Rings, James Marsters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kate Cassidy of Arrow, Eve Myles of Torchwood and John Barrowman of Dr. Who.
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While in Boston, top off the day with al fresco dining and live music at the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City entertainment series at the waterfront, now in its 16th year. Get your groove on for “Summer Soul” on Tuesdays, “Rat Pack” standards on Wednesdays, the “Blues” on Thursdays and classic movies on Fridays throughout the end of August – all free of charge. Boston Comic Con runs August 8-10 at the Seaport World Trade Center. bostoncomiccon.com Faneuil Hall Marketplace faneuilhallmarketplace.com Boston Harbor Hotel – Summer in the City bhh.com
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Block Island Phone: 401-466-8883 info@blockislandproperty.com
Mohegan Bluff $3,250,000
Blueberry Hill $1,395,000
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Southeast $1,975,000
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Centrally Located $1,100,000
Corn Neck $1,200,000
Gables Inn $2,400,000
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Although named for the biblical Rebekah-at-the-well, this monument stands at the heart of a busy Block Island intersection. Built in 1896 by the local Women’s Christian Temperance Movement, (those sailors were having way too much fun,) the anti-alcohol ladies needed to do a bit more homework. Rebecca is in fact Hebe, cupbearer to the Gods, which actually pays homage to a celebratory glass or two.
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By Michelle Haynes tand on Block Island’s main street and look over to the Atlantic for an unobstructed view of the horizon. The island’s handy guide book tells us that this is one of the few towns in America with such a view from the main street. This scribe can say with certainty it is the only Cape Air destination where you can savor such a sight. With miles of stone walls surrounded by rolling green hills and the sea – the nation’s smallest state offers some of the most ‘take your breath away’ scenery imaginable. I kept waiting for Velvet and the Pi to jump over one of the walls and gallop on by. Minutes from T.F. Green Airport in Providence, Cape Air’s newest destination is close enough for a day trip, but don’t do it. With the array and affordability of places to stay, be it a rental or one of the magnificent inns or B&Bs,
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you have to experience a night listening to the sounds of the Atlantic outside your bedroom window and the beauty and solitude of an early morning walk thru town or along one of the many seaside paths. Don’t take my word for it. The images from Block Island photographer Malcolm Greenaway tell the story.
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An extraordinary dining experience, Block Island’s Manisses – not a secret, so make reservations
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Great place to kick off a sightseeing tour of the island
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 2014 SUMMER EXHIBIT Surrounded by the Sea: The Block Island Story On-going 3-D slide shows & scheduled showings of Island related movies The Gift Shop/Gallery features maps, postcards, prints & t-shirts SPRING WEEKENDS SUMMER HOURS BEGINNING JUNE 21st 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ADMISSION $6 adults, $4 seniors & students Members and children FREE SAVE THE DATES June 20: 5 p.m. - Exhibit Opening July 31 & Aug. 23: 6 p.m. - Cemetery Tours August 12: 9am -1pm Annual House Tour
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Yoga with Danielle Duffy at Champlin’s Marina. Class schedule found all over the island. elevationbi.com Photo: Malcolm Greenaway
A beautiful ode to Block Island – malcolmgreenaway.com
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BLOCK ISLAND Photo: Christine Twombly
On the lawn of the Spring House Hotel – every hardworking writer needs a nap Photo: Malcolm Greenaway
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RHODE ISLAND Hotel Manisses, Circa 1880
Touches of the past... the comforts of today. Old-fashioned hospitality, timeless ocean views, comfortable rooms, enjoyable dining. We’re close to town, but pleasantly away from the hubbub.
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Photo: Malcom Greenway Stairway to Heaven, Mohegan Bluffs –“One of the last 12 great places in the Western Hemisphere” The Nature Conservancy Photo: Christine Twombly
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BLOCK ISLAND
800-383-2474 • blockislandinfo.com Just 12 miles off mainland Rhode Island sits the perfect island getaway. Relax, eat, shop, swim, kayak, fish, bike. That’s life on Block Island. Cape Air flights easily connect T.F.Green Airport (PVD) to Block Island Airport (BID) seasonally Photo: Malcolm Greenaway
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Every beach is free and no charge for parking – Block Island has it down when it comes to welcoming visitors. Most of the beaches are an easy walk from the center of town, or rent a bike and experience some of the more secluded beaches on the west side of the island – Grace, Dories and Cooneymus Coves – the names alone are a good reason for exploration. As for hiking, you have choices including the Clay Head Nature Trail meandering along the northeast bluffs. From there it is a short walk to picturesque Settlers’ Rock. Then there is the challenging but worth it, Mohegan Bluffs. Rather steep steps, 141 to be exact, take you to a gorgeous, albeit rocky beach. While in this area, check out South East Lighthouse, open for visitors. Detailed biking and walking maps as well as information on all of the sights, are free at the Block Island Chamber of Commerce in the center of town. blockislandguide.com
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With a tag line like ‘Nothing fancy! Just Good Grub’ we could not pass up the Poor People’s Pub. The smell of the outside grill was also a big factor. Famous for their pig roasts and live entertainment, this is a happening spot and the veggie burger made with black beans is the best.
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The Ultimate LumberJill Timber Tina
BAR HARBOR, MAINE Photos: Tammy Kelley Do not play with sharp objects unless you are at Timber Tina’s lumberjack show
“We have more wood here in Maine than we can chop in a million years and all of the wood we cut is used during the heating season.” —Timber Tina
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he was voted off the island in Survivor. “I built the shelter and the fire and caught a fish with my bare hands and I was told I was too strong and had to go.” Meet Tina Marie Scheer, better known as Timber Tina, owner and star of the Great Maine Lumberjack Show, celebrating 19 years as a premier attraction in the Bar Harbor area. “I grew up in northern Wisconsin, the heart of the lumberjack world championship competition, and learned log rolling and chainsaw carving. It is nostalgic but I soon realized we could build a fun show out of it,” says Ms. Scheer. “Each summer evening you’ll hear the big crosscut saws singing in the forest, just as you would have heard in a logging camp competition in the Maine woods over 100 years ago. We feature wood chopping and sawing, tree climbing, ax throwing, and everyone’s favorite – log rolling – and mix it all up with history, comedy, and lots of nonstop,
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razor-sharp action.” Located minutes from the Bar Harbor Airport, the live show happens every night at 7 pm. Kids ages 4 to 11 are $7.50 and adults $12. Check mainelumberjack.com for specials.
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ar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor and the gazillion miles of Acadia National Park – some of the most stunning landscape in the nation can overwhelm the first time visitor. To the rescue comes a new tool from the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce that gives you the lay of the land and the most current info. Check out the brand new BarHarborInfo.com and AcadiaInfo.com.
Shore Path Photo: Chuck Anzalone
THE BAR HARBOR REGION
Hikers, Bikers, Campers, Shoppers, Historians, Spa Lovers, Gourmands, and Would-be Lumberjacks – the list is endless.
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ear your most comfortable shoes to explore Bar Harbor. In addition to visiting the shops and restaurants, you can take a walking break with a meander on Shore Path that runs alongside Frenchman Bay. Built in the 1880s, Shore Path is less than a mile long and offers a number of photo ops of the rocky shore and the adjacent Porcupine Islands. On the other side are enormous homes and gardens, many of which are now B&Bs. One person’s cottage is another’s mansion. The Astors, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Carnegies, all early Bar Harbor residents, referred to their little 52-room getaways as cottages. Once the sleepy little fishing village was discovered by the so-called Captains of Industry, there was no going back, and Bar Harbor soon evolved into quite the millionaires’ playground. Today it is a healthy mix of old and new money, plus the rest of us. A great way to take it all in is the walk through what is called the ‘Historic Corridor’ which begins and ends at the village green in the heart of town. It also happens to be one of the best people watching perches in town.
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Bar Harbor, Maine, is home to one of the world’s premier nonprofit biomedical research institutions: The Jackson Laboratory. Our discoveries are leading to precise genomic solutions to cancer and other diseases. Our vision is to improve care, lower costs, and increase life span and health span. Follow our work by subscribing to our free e-publications: www.jax.org/subscribe
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Another walk that leaves from the Village Green is the two-mile Great Meadow Loop Trail, connecting Bar Harbor village to Acadia National Park and the historic Abbe Museum. For those who want a real workout, take this path onward and upward to the park’s Dorr Mountain and hitch a ride back to town on the park bus. The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is the go to place for all of this information. barharborinfo.com Photo: Jim Wolf
For your own set of wheels two airport choices: Hertz 207.667.5017 and Enterprise 207.667.2662
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or getting around Bar Harbor, a car is a must, and when it comes to rentals, supply often exceeds demand, so once you book your flight, reserve a car or call upon Bruce MacGown at the Atlantic Taxi Company for personal pick up. Dependable and ever so discreet, Mr. MacGown knows the area and can get you where you need to go. As for discretion, Mr. MacGown is THE driver for countless celebrities and VIPs who live and vacation around the Bar Harbor area, but he will never name drop. God knows we tried. He is popular, so advance reservations are a must and you can find him at 207.664.4994.
When it comes to touring Acadia National Park, you should absolutely take advantage of a personalized tour with handy pick up in downtown Bar Harbor. How else will you know which house belongs to Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, or the story behind the Rockefeller’s miles of carriage roads? Gossip, historical tidbits and lots of inside info make this a fun tour and they do stop long enough for you to grab a popover or homemade ice cream at the world famous Jordan Pond House Restaurant. Grab about ten bags of their popover mix-it’s unbelievably delicious. You have choices in park tours, and both are about the same price, $30 for two and a half hours. These are popular, so reserve in advance.
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SHAW JEWELRY CHANGING SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
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Maine Lobster • The Freshest Fish Hand-Cut Steaks • Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Local Seafood • Fresh Salads Extensive Wine List Lunch and Dinner daily 11am–10pm Happy Hour 3–6pm in the Galley Lounge
17 Main Street Bar Harbor, Maine
✧ Indulge yourself with exquisite spa treatments at our Eden Spa. ✧ Dine high above Bar Harbor at The Looking Glass Restaurant, a Wine Spectator 2013 Award of Excellence Winner. ✧ Heated Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Fitness Room, Whirlpool Tub, & Steam Room - no resort fees. ✧ Magnificent Great Room Piano Lounge featuring light fare & live seasonal entertainment. ✧ Convenient location - close to town, Acadia National Park, and steps from a complimentary Island Explorer pick-up.* (*seasonal).
For Reservations Call: 1-800-445-4077
Half a block from the town pier
Galyn’s
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By Michelle Haynes
ount Desert Island – that bridge you cross shortly after leaving the airport brings you to an island encompassing vastly different areas. These include the towns of Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor and, of course, the extraordinary Acadia National Park. Here is my totally biased list. I could do a travelogue on food alone but let’s tackle the basics as in where to stay, beginning with my latest Bar Harbor discovery– the Bluenose Inn. Located about a mile from the downtown Bar Harbor scene, this oasis features a heated outside pool with a gorgeous view of Frenchman’s Bay, elegant accommodations, many with a deck overlooking the bay, a spa with indoor pool and jacuzzi and an award–winning restaurant with a rather checkered past. Your personal hands-on attention from coowner Jim Ash begins at check-in with a hand written welcome note. “Personal service is our hallmark,” says Mr. Ash, who says their guests return year after year. “We love sharing our historical roots as the site of one of the island’s
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early homes, but we also offer a number of modern amenities that our guests really appreciate.” Part of the Bluenose story includes The Looking Glass Restaurant, aptly named with floor to ceiling views of the bay and a menu extolled as the best by Yankee Magazine and Wine Spectator. As you enjoy the view and cuisine you can gossip about the former resident, author Mary Roberts Rinehart, often referred to as America’s Agatha Christie. Ms. Rinehart made sordid headlines in 1947 when her long time cook tried to kill her-twice-both in failed attempts. He went off to jail and Ms. Rinehart went on to live a long full life as a popular American mystery writer. You can borrow one of her books from the restaurant for some pool side reading. Another fun part of a Bluenose stay is the Great Room Piano Lounge, offering live music and a little discreet dancing. The setting is absolutely beautiful and a good way to unwind from your Bar Harbor adventures. Rates in high season start at around $219 per night. barharborhotel.com Final note: If you want to do without a car completely, the Bluenose is a great bet. The walk to town is an easy fifteen to twenty minutes where you can pick up tour buses for a tour of Acadia.
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The best place ever to visit—learn, shop, be amazed! —D.A., London
Finally, a store that can’t be duplicated on the Internet! —R.M., Boston
One of 50 Things to Do In Maine This Summer —Bangor Daily News
A unique shop and exploratorium that merges nature, art, science and the frontier of knowledge in fun and interactive installations.
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America’s premier collection of antique autos from the Brass Era (1895-1917)
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Maiden’s Cliff, overlooking Megunticook Lake – Camden/Lincolnville, Maine
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he ever-quotable Yogi could have been referring to Maine’s Mount Desert Island for when driving from the Bar Harbor Airport a decision has to be made. To the right is Southwest Harbor; and to the left, Northeast Harbor. Both are scenic and worthy of a visit but vastly different, so which to choose? A few of my reasons for choosing both:
Asticou Azalea Garden
For a total break in the action, Northeast Harbor is the laid back choice even in the busy summer months. There are plenty of hiking trails including the Asticou Azalea Garden. Nearby is a charming little shopping area featuring two Bird’s Eye View faves, sea glass jewelry designer Lisa Hall Jewelry and the Kimball Shop & Boutique. Of course, I am always about food and just across the street from the gardens is the historic, step back in time, Asticou Inn, a gorgeous place to stay featuring an outside heated pool. And then there is the restaurant. This is absolutely exquisite, with a famed Sunday brunch and a fun lounge menu for more casual fare. Asticou rates start at around $155 per night in high season but look for specials at asticou.com
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“When you come to the fork in the road – Take It”
Cynthia Stroud, Dolphin Mother and Child
REPRESENTED ARTISTS Valerie Aponik • Katie Bell • Mayra Bonilla • Emily Brown • Cortright Devereux Hal Ford • Lindsay Hopkins-Weld • Ellen Kappes • Ian Kirk • David Lancaster Constance LaPalombara • Mallie Loring • Doug Mooberry • Rikki Morley Saunders Robert S. Neuman • Paul Rickert • Derrick Sekulich • Cynthia Stroud • Morris Stroud Raymond Strout • Melita Westerlund • Melina White
10AM–6PM Monday through Saturday • 12PM–5PM on Sunday
www.stargallerymaine.com
6 Neighborhood Road, Northeast Harbor, Maine • 207 276 3060
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MOUNT DESERT, MAINE On the water’s edge of Somes Sound Custom Built in 2006 | Dock Commanding Views | 3 BR | 3 BA MLS 1098984 | $1,750,000
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BAR HARBOR, MAINE 10.93 Acres | Borders Acadia Nat’l Park Quality Craftsmanship Throughout Garage/Heated Studio | 4 BR | 4.5 BA MLS 1131436 | $1,150,000
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The finest shopping… an extraordinary location Visit us just off Main Street
Northeast Harbor www.lisahalljewelry.com 207.276.5900 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Outstanding personal service since 1911 • Shipping nationwide 135 Main Street • Northeast Harbor, Maine • (800) 673-3754
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5:30 – 7:30 pm: Cocktails & Silent Auction 7:30 pm: Dinner, Live Auction & Dancing Tickets are $125 per person and includes a $70 tax deductible contribution to Harbor House. Reserve at Harbor House 207.244.3713.
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n Southwest Harbor we fell in love with a great little restaurant in the center of town. Sips is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features live music and an espresso and wine bar. Another great choice – do not leave Southwest Harbor without at least one dinner at the award–winning Red Sky restaurant, also located in the heart of the downtown action. The emphasis here is on fresh, be it the local seafood, cuts of meat or the local organic vegetables, and the menu is innovative and always delicious.
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Birds, art, and activities at the museum of bird carving in Southwest Harbor, Maine Carving Demonstrations and Workshops Art Exhibits Natural History Programs Museum Store From miniature ducks to life-size eagles, the works of Wendell Gilley delight visitors of all ages.
4 Herrick Road Southwest Harbor 207 244-7555 wendellgilleymuseum.org
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Dice Lighthouse, Castine
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or those with a love of travel it is hard to describe the feeling you get when you come upon a new vacation destination. It becomes even sweeter to know your getaway discovery is only Cape Air minutes from Boston’s Logan International Airport. Stand at the Bar Harbor Airport and to your left is Acadia National Park, and the towns and villages that make up the Bar Harbor area. Turn to the right and find another Maine paradise equally as beautiful. Home to the Maine Maritime Academy, the town of Castine, located alongside Penobscot Bay, offers an endless list of things to do including beaches, lighthouse treks, galleries and one of a kind shopping. The entire town of Castine is listed on the prestigious National Historic Register and lovers of history will enjoy the 100-plus historic markers located throughout the town. Sink into a cozy chair at the local library and step back to the early 1600s when occupied Castine
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was the capital of Acadia, and then stir yourself on to Fort Knox, built in 1884 as protection from British invasion. One of the largest forts in the state of Maine, it is open for tours through the fall and well worth a visit. For your base of operations in the Castine area, checkout Bird’s Eye View favorite the Pentagöet Inn, a B&B overlooking the harbor and steps from downtown Castine. Built in 1894, this Queen Anne victorian offers a sumptuous breakfast included with the cost of the room, along with a number of fun amenities including free bikes for the guests, complimentary afternoon tea with homemade pastries and pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres in the inn’s Passports Pub. You will be hard put to leave the wrap-around porch and for dinner, there’s no need to walk farther than the award winning restaurant, open to guests and the public. Rates start at around $135 and include a few pet-friendly rooms. Pentagoet.com
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Award Winning Lodging Fine Food and Wine Storied Village by the Sea 207-326-8616 www.pentagoet.com 26 MAIN STREET, CASTINE, MAINE SUMMER
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Boyce’s Motel
Located in the heart of Stonington village. 44 Main Street Stonington ME 04681 800-224-2421 www.boycesmotel.com boyces@boycesmotel.com
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Pearson Legacy Gallery Monthly exhibitions feature artwork in all media. Artists from throughout Maine and across the country. Workshops, monthly Literary Arts Night, Artist’s Forum Evenings, and Noontime Professionalism Lectures.
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The Inn aT Ferry LandIng Bed & Breakfast by the Sea... & Cottage
Jean & Gerald Wheeler 77 Old Ferry Road, Deer Isle, Maine 207-348-7760 theinn@ferrylanding.com www.ferrylanding.com
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Fort Knox, Prospect – Maine’s first granite-built fort, 1869
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“Extraordinary hospitality” Best Traditional Maine Inn —Yankee Magazine, 2013
Welcoming you from May to November • Enjoy our delightful three-course breakfast with entrée choices • Sip a cocktail in front of the fireplace or toast with fine wine in the orchard; the hors d'oeuvres are complimentary • Let us help you discover the charms of Blue Hill Bay
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kneisel hall chamber music festival A summer of chamber music Concerts, Open Rehearsals, Master Classes
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Photos: Peter Louderback The art of paper making – Brooklin, Maine
MATTHEWS BARN: This upscale 4400 sq. ft.antique post & beam barn was dismantled in New York State & brought, with all its original timbers to Penobscot’s Wardwell Point Rd. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, & a 3-story great room on 6 acres & 1000’ of SF on Bagaduce River. $1,950,000. The Handmade Papers Gallery in Brooklin
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Main Street, Castine, Maine 207-326-9116 – castine@saltmeadowproperties.com Main Street, Blue Hill, Maine 207-374-5010 – bluehill@saltmeadowproperties.com
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Start your picnic at the Blue Hill Co-op and Cafe
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Stop by and visit our Store or sign up for a course this summer. Open year-round.
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Courthouse Gallery, Ellsworth
For those who love to cook, Roosters – Ellsworth
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Rooster Brother The Store for Cooks
and those who love them. You’ll find all the tools and ingredients you need to make delicious and nutritious meals for your family and friends. Explore our extensive selection of cookware, wine, cheese, gifts for the home, sandwiches and treats from our bakery, drinks at our espresso bar, and coffee we roast downstairs every day. Yankee Magazine’s “Best Stop for Cooks” in 2014! by the Union River Bridge in Downtown Ellsworth, Maine 800 866 0054 • 207 667 8675 • www.roosterbrother.com or visit us on Facebook
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Meetings ● Weddings ● Reunions Chair, c. 1850, Mount Lebanon, New York, Birch, maple, cane, pewter 42” x 18 ½” x 14 ¼” Collection of the Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon, New Lebanon, New York, 1950.215.1. Photo by Michael Fredericks
The Shakers: June 14, 2014—January 5, 2015 Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum Street, Rockland, ME 04841 • 207-596-6457 • farnsworthmuseum.org
Lead Exhibition Sponsors are the Henry Luce Foundation, the David Family Foundation and an Anonymous donor. Additional Exhibition Sponsors include Allen Insurance and Financial, Chilton Furniture of Maine, Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, The Grasshopper Shop of Rockland and Windsor Chairmakers. Primary media sponsor is Maine Home + Design.
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“This is a true picture, not a setup. I love shooting people and animals in their natural environment. The pony stands next to the picnic table and the goat climbs on the table and rests across the pony’s back. They are both quite content. When the goats were kids there would be three or four of them up there, but I am afraid I missed that shot!” — Marti Stone
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he “Jewel of Maine” is made up of dozens of little towns and nearby islands, all featuring a number of attractions. In Rockland, you cannot miss the world famous Farnsworth Museum, housing the work of America’s foremost family of artists, The Wyeths. In nearby Camden the historically preserved Main Street is only minutes from an easy hiking trail that takes you to the top of Mount Battie.
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P E N O B S C O T B AY, M A I N E Photos: Marti Stone “I love happening upon someone who is enjoying nature and the environment, be it on a schooner, a hiking trail or just sitting and relaxing.”
“The Penobscot Bay area is a great place to find world-class visual arts, along with concerts on land and sea.” — Marti Stone
“You are surrounded by the sea and the mountains,” says Maine photographer Marti Stone. “I love the light created here and living in an environment where the seacoast is part of my everyday life is really special to me.” Although Ms. Stone has lived and traveled all over the world, this fourth generation Mainer has called the Penobscot Bay area home for the past eighteen years. One of the more popular commercial photographers in the area, the Bird’s Eye View called upon Ms. Stone for a few can’t miss travel tips.
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“Pack a picnic and get off the beaten path to beautiful Barrett’s Cove on Megunticook Lake. It is almost never crowded, and the water is a lot warmer than the ocean. Another favorite of mine is Rockport Harbor; it is usually always quiet, even in the busy summer months. There are a few fun places for lunch and I hear a new food truck goes there every day.”
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ENJOY SAMPLES OF OUR AWARD WINNING, HAND-CRAFTED CHEESES AND BROWSE THE MARKETPLACE FOR THE BEST OF MAINE'S FOODS, WINES, BEERS AND SO MUCH MORE! “CREAMERY TOURS BY APPOINTMENT”
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LYME, NH Classic home in great condition. 500' of lake frontage, dock, large boathouse, pretty lakefront lawn. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, wood floors, apartment. Views of the lake throughout! $659,000
LYME, NH Circa 1780 colonial retains historic integrity with wide plank floors, raised panel walls, wide board wainscoting & 4 fireplaces. Huge eat-in kitchen. $395,000
We practice a lost art… FAIRLEE, VT Stunning, fully restored classic Lake Morey home. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and fabulous views of the lake. In-law apartment. 1000 sq ft of covered porches. Dock. Gorgeous! $995,000
HANOVER, NH In town walk to everything location. Handsome 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, center hall sturdy colonial. Hardwood floors, spacious master suite. Many updates. Great location! $1,209,000 NORWICH, VT Private estate. Immaculate saltbox home with mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 25.5 +/- acres. More land available. Pond with sandy beach, barn, elegant stone terrace. Fabulous! $1,375,000
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HANOVER, NH Superb house full of light and with incredible views of Lake Mascoma and surrounding mountains. Master suite has study with fireplace. Huge rec room. Great neighborhood. $1,100,000
On The Green Lyme, NH 03768 603-795-4816 FAIRLEE, VT Stroll to the beach or golf course from this appealing updated home. Just 50+/-' from Lake Morey. 11 spacious rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Great porches, huge garage. Large level yard. $399,000
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ORFORD, NH Quality home on 3.19+/- ac with stone walls, landscaped yard, view of Sunday Mountain. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, finished walkout basement, wood floors, garage and workshop. $379,000
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utland, Vermont and Lebanon, New Hampshire – Home to the Green and White Mountains and your portal to some of New England’s most spectacular vistas.
Must see stops in this area include the town of Quechee, home to the longest continuously running balloon fest in New England. and the famed Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s “Grand Canyon” on the Ottauquechee River. Summer is high season for horse shows, farmers’ markets, bike racing, and antiquing. Check with vermontvacations.com for the latest and greatest when it comes to things to do.
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(800) 258-9786 www.YankeeBarnHomes.com Quechee covered bridge over the Ottauquechee River
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entlemen and Ladies, “Rev those bikes!” or maybe it’s – “Start your engines!” If you ride a Harley, you already know the jargon but you may not know that one of the biggest motorcycle events in the country happens in Killington, Vermont on August 28-31, four days of riding the Vermont hills, stunt shows, a poker run, scavenger hunt, guided tours and live bands are just a few of the events planned. Killingtonclassic.com Let your biker make the trip and you can meet in Rutland with Cape Air’s convenient flights between Boston’s Logan Airport and Rutland, Vermont. capeair.com • The Killington Classic Package – $54 • Vermont Highlights Guided Tour with lunch • Vermont Valley Scavenger Hunt, with lunch • Saturday Full Throttle Party with fireworks and dancing • Vendor Village – Bike products and accessories • Motorcycle Judging, Contests & Field Events • Commemorative Rally Shirt
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Stunt Shows Come see professional daredevils do tricks that will leave you speechless. Grand Parade Join the annual Grand Parade down the mountain to Rutland – an escorted 12-mile ride through the mountains to Rutland’s Block Party. Rutland Downtown Block Party Follow the parade right to the party! Rutland opens its arms to the Killington Classic by putting on one heck of a Block Party, with live music, a beer garden, and plenty of outdoor dining options.
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Around the Corner & Around the World
Brookfield • “Winderlea” is a mid19th Century Cape on 99 acres that has been recreated into a light and airy home. Three fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, private library, master suite with spa bath, pool and pool house. $975,000
Woodstock • “Southdown” is an estate on 53.1+/-acres consisting of main house, guesthouse and detached 2 car garage with care taker’s apartment.Various rooms accented by 3 fireplaces & windows soaring to cathedral ceilings. $1,490,000
Reading • Stunning home on 146+/-acres that has the potential for a family compound/retreat. Three levels of luxurious living. Guest suite with two bedrooms & sitting area. Easy access to GMHA, skiing and golf. $1,800,000
Willamson-Group.com • 802.457.2000 Successfully Selling Real Estate For Over 35 Years 24 Elm • Woodstock VT • Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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raco Malfoy made it all happen in 2002. The Harry Potter star Tom Felton was enjoying a fishing vacation on the St. Lawrence River when he came up with the idea for a carp fishing catch and release tournament. Thus was born the St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament, to be held this year on August 14-16. “The Chamber took the suggestion and ran with it,” says St. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Alison Shaw. “We added a parade and Tom Felton was our first Grand Marshal. European, Canadian, and Japanese anglers have participated in the tournament over the years, fishing alongside local county kids on the St. Lawrence from Massena to Ogdensburg. I love seeing these kids making friends and getting excited about being outside on the river and the adults are there to teach them how to cast and bait and fish. This summer’s Grand Marshal is Matt Conger of Ogdensburg, who first fished in the tournament in 2003, and every year thereafter Tom Felton as Harry Potter’s until turning 18 and aging out.” Draco Malfoy
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Open to children ages 11 to 18, registration is $100 before July 15 ($125 after that date). northcountryguide.com
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SARANAC LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS CAPE AIR AS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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e hate to toot our proverbial horn, but on behalf of the Cape Air team, especially our hard working Saranac Lake team, sincere thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for this wonderful recognition. And we quote, “The Saranac Lake Area-Business of the Year – Cape Air.” “In recent years Cape Air has made it affordable to fly from Saranac Lake to Boston Logan International Airport. Not only does Cape Air make it quick and affordable to depart from Saranac Lake, it also has permitted easy access for
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The ‘East Meets West’ exhibition is sponsored by the Yellowstone Asia Initiative (YAI), an entrepreneurial project started by a group of Montanans working to expand and create relationships between Montana and China, along with 188ART, a Chinese art firm representing premier young artists in China.
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Montana’s Paradise Valley. “This is the center of a revival movement of new businesses and people committed to change,” says spokesman Troy Selland. “It’s the perfect location to host the East Meets West exhibit. In an amazing cultural exchange opportunity, 188ART is accepting the work of American artists to take back to China for exhibition and to sell.” yellowstoneasia.com The Yellowstone/Asia initiative (YAI) is aligned with 188ART, a cultural group from China, showcasing the work of prominent Chinese artists at Livingston’s Shane Lalani Center for the Arts.
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t’s all here: the house of young Sam Clemens, across the street his brother’s newspaper and next door, the home of one of the more famous young girls in American literature – Becky Thatcher. For Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn fans, Mark Twain’s boyhood home is a pretty much a literary nirvana. “Hannibal has had a hard time of it ever since I can recollect. First it had me for a citizen but I was too young then to really hurt the place,” is one of many Twain quotes found in Hannibal, Missouri’s Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. “It all started here,” says Melissa Cummins, museum spokeswoman. “Tom, Huck, Becky, and life on the river are all based on characters and experiences Sam Clemens had in Hannibal. Visitors come here from all over the world to connect with a writer who spoke from his heart and so much of what he wrote rings true today.” You can easily spend several hours here reliving the life and times of a true American treasure, although methinks Mr. Clemens would probably hate that description. Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum marktwainmuseum.org
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Tom and Becky are actually Wes Lewis and Linda Carton, Hannibal school kids continuing a decades-long tradition.
President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn at the Mark Twain Museum
Getting here is easy – a Cape Air flight from St. Louis to Quincy, Illinois and a short drive to Hannibal, Missouri. capeair.com
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ring the kids, a gang of friends or make it a romantic interlude – you have a choice of accommodations in the heart of the St. Croix rain forest. Ridge to Reef is a working farm offering organic food to locals and visitors, special dinners and farm stay retreats. “We want our guests to experience what we have here and see that it is possible to live in connection with the earth and still be comfortable and taken care of,” says Director Nate Olive, who, with his artisan wife Shelli, run the only organic farm in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The 130-acre retreat is completely off the grid, totally solar powered, but keep in mind it is located in gorgeous St. Croix where the sunshine is pretty much a constant. “Our guests are welcome to join us in the fields and get their hands dirty or just lay in the hammock and enjoy,” says Mr. Olive. “We offer a place where you can put all of the electronic gadgets aside for a while and simply enjoy a beautiful setting.”
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Not a misprint with these prices, which include a healthy fruit and grain breakfast. They offer lunch and dinner as an extra by request. As for the scene, the pictures from award winning Steve Simonsen tell the story.
“We want our guests to enjoy a unique Caribbean vacation that actually encourages them to be more sustainable in their lives, for themselves and for future generations,” says Mr. Olive. ridge2reef.org
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If you are St. Croix bound and prefer electricity and a bit more luxury than you can find on the farm, you have a choices in a variety of price ranges and amenities. Check out our Bird’s Eye View family members.
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Paradise Under Paddle: Or why you should fill up your bucket (list) with the Virgin Islands’ Turquoise Waters
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nce upon a time-over 1,000 years ago – the Virgin Islands’ first inhabitants encountered a pristine and truly virgin paradise. The Arawaks paddled their way throughout the Caribbean Basin in giant dugout canoes made from towering timbers, such as the colossal Kapok tree that you now encounter in only the most unspoiled of the Caribbean forests-like the Reef Bay Trail in the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John and Sage Mountain National Park on Tortola. The early settlers’ lives were intimately connected to nature, and the slow speed of paddling allowed a special perspective that you would miss if traveling by a larger or faster vessel. Even today with modern villas and luxurious hotels, the Virgin Islands’ small undeveloped islands, cays and spectacular seas are still among its most impressive of tourist offerings. With a name that
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immortalizes the Virgin Islands’ first paddle-explorers, Arawak Expeditions – a St. John based adventure travel outfitter – offers multi-day kayak and camp trips that traverse the U.S. and British Virgin Islands’ turquoise waters, allowing visitors to experience the most ‘Virgin’ elements these islands have to offer. Arawak’s 5-day ‘Kayak and Camp’ expeditions allow visitors a totally different way to experience the crystalline waters, beaches and coral reefs of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Watching hawksbill sea turtles surfacing and pelicans plunging just feet away, with Arawak’s kayak expeditions you have the ability to get closer to nature, in a style that feels like you are entering a forgotten time. With these expeditions, you become a part of the unsurpassed beauty of the Virgin Islands’ seascape, suspended over reefs that even at 50 or 60 feet below the surface can be visible from your kayak as you paddle through gin-clear waters. Favorite stops include postcardperfect islets like Sandy Cay and Sandy Spit and visits to Norman
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Island, once the favored grounds of pirates and buccaneers and supposedly the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The experience is so unforgettable that in 2013, unbeknownst to its owners, Arawak Expeditions received the distinguished honor of becoming one of National Geographic Explorer’s ‘Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime.’ In the same way that people are placing African safaris and rafting trips through the Grand Canyon on their bucket lists, Arawak’s paddle trips through the Virgin Islands now joins those ranks. A small, family-operated business celebrating 15 years in business on St. John, Arawak Expeditions prides itself on offering quality tours and a truly unique experience. While they celebrate the Kayak and Camp expedition’s opportunity to relax under the stars with swaying palms trees on the beach at nightfall, they have added an ‘Inn to Inn’ tour that allows participants who prefer not to rough it the pleasure of paddling by day with the comfort of a bed at night. The multi-day kayak expeditions require reasonable physical fitness, but all skill levels, including many who have never paddled before may enjoy Arawak’s voyages, with participants ranging from families to couples to singles. For those who only want a brief taste of kayaking, Arawak also offers guided paddle tours from St. John, including a special mangrove snorkel in St. John’s Hurricane Hole. Visit them in Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay, St. John. arawakexp.com
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ne of the most romantic places to stay in all of the Caribbean is minutes from your Tortola arrival. Across the street from the airport and down a dirt road is Surfsong, a haven too special to be called a hotel. It has been a while since I wrote about this little paradise, one that images cannot adequately capture. The pampering begins with the airport pickup and, if you choose, continues with a private welcome dinner at your villa. Service and privacy in waterfront elegance is the hallmark of this retreat, comprised of seven villas all different and all worthy of a sigh of pleasure. The maximum number of people that can stay at Surfsong is thirty so there is little to disturb the peace of your morning yoga class, candlelit dinner or breakfast on the deck.
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pretty much road sign-free. Good luck trying to find your way to one of the island’s glorious beaches –“Third dirt road to the left past the hanging vines.” Here to the rescue and long overdue is the Vieques Insider, a brand new island guide by Kelly Thompson, a decade-plus island resident and an outstanding photographer and graphic artist. Of course admitted bias here, as Kelly Thompson is also a Bird’s Eye View contributor. “This is a labor of love,” says Ms. Thompson, “and something we really need here in Vieques, for we have no printed information-not a phone book, newspaper or printed guide of any kind. I loved putting this together and researching fun things to do in Vieques. I am making so many discoveries. Seen through the eyes of others, Vieques, and what we have to offer, became new to me again.” The Vieques Insider is free to one and all and available all over the island and at the Cape Air desk upon your arrival in Vieques. Better yet, get the lay of the land before you go, at: viequesinsider.com.
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Andegavia Wine............................21 Arnos Restaurant...........................29 Brass Lantern Inn...........................29 Capt. Tom’s Charters......................7 Compass Rose Real Estate...........17 Congdon & Coleman Real Estate..................................39 Easy Street Cantina.......................31 Faregrounds & Pudley’s Pub...25 The Gallery at Four India St.....29 Geronimo’s of Nantucket..........18 Housefitters Nantucket..............176 J. Pepper Frazier Company.......33 Johnstons Cashmere.....................19 Island Company................... 40-41 Island Properties...........................2 Madaket Marine.........................19 Maria Mitchell Association.......27 Mariner House............................38 Maury People Sotheby’s Realty.......................................10 Michael Kane Lightship Baskets.........................................18 Nantucket Bake Shop...................31 Nantucket Beach Chair................19 Nantucket Bike Shop....................32 Nantucket Gourmet......................32 Nantucket Lightship Basket Mirror..........................................38 Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum......................................21 Nantucket Pearl Company..........25 NantucketStock.com.....................21 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental...........................................31 National Grid..............................37 Nobby Clothes Shop..................27 Periwinkle B&B...........................17 Peter Finch Basketmaker...........32 Serenella.......................................25 Shearwater Excursions..............23 Shepherd Real Estate....................32 Sosebee Studio Fine Art...............18
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Susan Lister Locke Gallery..........23 Thai House......................................18 Val Maitino Antiques.................31 Windwalker Real Estate............15
MARTHA’S VINEYARD Claudia.........................................49 Clarion Inn...................................42 Eisenhauer Gallery.......................3 Featherstone Center for the Arts.....................................51 The Grill on Main.......................57 Harbor View Hotel.....................42 Harborside Realty......................49 Island Art Gallery.......................49 Island Company................... 40-41 Karen Overtoom Real Estate...............................57 Kendall & Kendall Real Estate................................57 Kitchen Porch..............................51 Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents...........................42 Martha’s Vineyard Museum.....51 Polly Hill Arboretum.................42 Shaw Cramer Gallery................57 Suzanne Lanzone & Daughters Real Estate...............................49 Tony’s Market.............................53 Workout and Vineyard Tennis Center..........................51
PROVINCETOWN/TRURO 8 Dyer Hotel....................................70 Anchor Inn Beach House.............70 Art’s Dune Tours...........................73 Bayside Betsy’s...............................64 Blue Sea Motor Inn........................75 Bubula’s by the Bay.......................70 Carpe Diem/Namaste Spa...........67 Cape Art Tiles.................................73 Christina’s Jewelry........................64 Dog Gone Sailing Charters..........73 East Harbor Motel/Cottages North Truro................................75
Local 186..........................................70 Geoff Semonian Wood Carving.......................................73 Napi’s...............................................63 The Red Inn.................................64 Relish............................................67 Schoolhouse Gallery..................67 Snip/Ptown Massage..................67 Truro Center for the Arts..........75 Truro Vineyards..........................75 Vintage In Vogue........................63
CAPE COD All Cape Cook’s Supplies............83 Brazilian Grill.................................83 Centerville Pie Co..........................79 Chatham Sign Shop......................81 Yellow Umbrella Books................81
BOSTON Boston Harbor Hotel.....................87 The Catered Affair.........................86 Salon Mario Russo.........................86
RHODE ISLAND The 1661 Inn & Hotel Manisses.....................................97 Attwood Real Estate.....................91 Ballard Hall Real Estate................88 Beach Real Estate...........................91 Block Island Realty........................93 Block Island Tourism Council....99 Historical Society Museum.........93 Island Inns.......................................93 The National Hotel........................97 Offshore Properties LLC............101 Phillips Real Estate........................99 Poor People’s Pub..........................93 The Rose Farm Inn........................91 Spring House Hotel......................95 Sullivan Real Estate.......................97
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Acadia National Park Tours...102 Acadia Realty Group...............131 Adam Gallery............................121 Aragosta Restaurant................123 Asticou Inn................................115 Betsy’s Sunflower Shop...........129 The Blue Hill Inn......................126 The Bluenose Inn......................109 Boyce’s Motel............................123 The Brooklin Inn.......................129 The Chart Room .......................105 Coastal Builders & Sons .........102 The Colony................................105 Courthouse Gallery......................7 Downeast Maine Vacation Rentals....................................118 El El Frijoles Restaurant..........125 The Factory Tavern...................122 Farnsworth Museum ..............132 Fiore Olive Oils & Vinegars....105 Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant.............................123 Galyn’s Restaurant...................109 Handmade Papers Gallery......129 Havana Restaurant...................111 House Wine...............................111 The Inn at Ferry Landing........123 Jackson Laboratory...................107 Kimball Shop & Boutique.......115 Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival.......................126 Legacy Properties Sotheby’s Realty...................115 Lisa Hall Jewelry.......................115 Maine Environmental Research Institute..................................126 The Manor Inn..........................121 Milk & Honey Eatery/Catering....................114 Naturalist’s Notebook.............111 Monhegan Boat Line Tours....135 Owls Head Transportation Museum.................................132 Pearson Legacy Gallery...........124 Pentagöet Inn & Restaurant....121
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Point Lookout............................132 Rheal Day Spa...........................132 Richard Parks Furniture..........107 Ripples Inn at the Harbor.......135 Rockport Market Place............135 Rooster Brother.........................131 Salt Meadow Properties..........127 Sara Sara’s..................................121 Schooner Olad...........................135 Seafood Ketch............................105 Seal Cove Auto Museum.........111 Shaw Jewelry.............................109 Star Gallery................................114 Tea House 278...........................107 Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound........................................107 Wendell Gilley Museum............117 WoodenBoat..............................129
NEW HAMPSHIRE Martha Diebold Real Estate....136 Yankee Barn Homes.................139
VERMONT Chaffee Art Center......................142 Dana’s by the Gorge...................142 Robert Wallace Real Estate........141 Vermont Horse Country & Real Estate.........................142 VINS Nature Center.................141 Williamson Group Sotheby’s Realty...................141
NEW YORK Adirondack Outfitters.............145 Discover Saranac Lake...............145 Guide Boat Realty.....................145
MONTANA Eagles Landing Housing Community...........................146 5.19 Sales & Marketing............146
CARIBBEAN: ST. JOHN Sirenusa Real Estate.................156
ST. CROIX The Buccaneer...........................153 Cane Bay Dive Shop.................153 Palms at Pelican Cove.................152
ST. THOMAS Calypso Realty..........................155 Emerald Beach Resort..............155 Inter Island Boat Services, Inc...157 Island Getaways Villas............157 Miller Manor Guest House.....157 Virgin Islands EcoTours..........157
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Charterport Yachts...................160 Conch Charters Ltd..................165 Fischer’s Cove Hotel/ Restaurant................................163 Fort Burt Hotel/Marina............160 Heritage Inn/ Bananakeet Café.....................165 Sol Y Sombra Villa....................163 Speedy’s Ferry...........................163 Surfsong Resort.........................165
VIEQUES Black Beard Sports....................166 Maritza’s Car Rental.................166 W Vieques Island Retreat & Spa......................................166
ANGUILLA Bird of Paradise Villa.................27 Carimar Beach Club.................169 Wendell Connor’s Car Rentals............................169 Viceroy Anguilla.......................168
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EarthView By Jim Wolf, Director of Sustainability
“EVERY PLACE LIKE HOME” are defining the methods of giving. Some member hotels are including a contribution as part of their company’s overall sustainability program. The hotel donates a portion of the savings for any of their guests who choose to reduce their footprint through such things as reduced energy and water usage. The guest can add to or match the contribution. One local tour company is donating a portion of the fee of every whale watch trip their clients participate in, toward a Marine Plastic Reduction Volunteers at Cape Wildlife Center prepare to release a starling back into the wild project. Some hotels have created n Earth Day this year, I volunteered at a spring cleanbike packages, a portion of up at Cape Wildlife Center. The Center is a place that which is donated to the Bikeways takes responsibility for injured wildlife on Cape Cod. project. Last spring they graciously accepted a bunch of nestling How can travelers and starlings we had found, motherless, in the soffit of the Cape Air communities learn more about headquarters building in Hyannis. Responsible Travel? The clean-up was a good opportunity to thank the folks at the The Center for Responsible Center, and to talk with Jill Talladay, one of the event organizers. Travel (CREST) promotes Jill is the moving force behind Cape CARE (Creating A Responsible responsible tourism policies and Environment), a not-for-profit working in the area of “Travelers’ practices. Visiting their website is Philanthropy”. Here’s what she had to tell us. a good place to start. What is Travelers’ Philanthropy? Thanks Jill. There may be “no It is one of several terms that fall under the umbrella of place like home” but all of the “Responsible Travel”, that is, travel that minimizes negative impacts, special places we love can use brings economic benefits to host communities, and preserves the a helping philanthropic hand. cultural and natural resources of the destinations. The idea is that Oh, by the way—starlings are travelers can get together with residents to support local projects that raising their family at Cape both educate and promote a healthy environment. Air again this spring–I wonder What are some of the projects Cape CARE has supported? where they’ve been this winter, We funded the development of aAwayside exhibit on whales at the fuel-efficient Cessna 402 proclaims our commitment to sustainability. and whether they found their Cape Cod National Seashore. We’ve also supported the development “home away from home” in good of tours at Cape Abilities Farm, a producer ofRENEWING locally grown 12 EPA 20 condition. agriculture providing jobs to disabled adults. Also, the Provincetown careforthecapeandislands.com Center for Coastal Studies’ beach clean-up where recovered trash is REDUCING A fuel-efficient Cessna 402 proclaims our commitment to sustainability. www.responsibletravel.org documented as part of the Center’s marine debris research program. Then there’s the Falmouth Bikeways Project--it’s an 11 mile scenic 12 EPA RENEWING PARTNERING 20 pathway that travels along the coastal ecosystem. CARE funds will be used for safety features, signage and bike racks. How is money raised to fund the projects? CONSERVING REDUCING ta Committed to Sustainability. l M e ri t A w Tourism related businesses, and their guests and customers, SUSTAINING
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PARTNERING B I R D ’ S E Y E V I E W
We fly to some beautiful places and want to help keep them that way. To “green” our planet and have a good time doing it. That’s our commitment. Creative partnershipsBecause are partweofrecognize what make our approach to sustainability unique. that our own ability to thrive hinges on the health of our natural environment.
We work with airports, communities, and our employees on a wide range of local goals, from Farm to School agriculture programs to electric vehicle initiatives.
We’re investing in tomorrow,
CONSERVING
so that someday our grandchildren will look back and be proud of all we’re doing today.
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