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The Joy of Shopping
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It’s That Time of Year
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Sea Dogs
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Traveling to the Island
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Lots to Sea and Do
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Starr Attractions
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Whaleboats
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Historical Attractions
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Nantucket Bay Scallops
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Dining Out
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A Novel Island Novelist
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A Long Weekend
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Flowers
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Your Style
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Music & Memories
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OUR WAY OF LIVING Our Way of Living is a new magazine that imparts all of what living on
Nantucket is about. When you have this in your hands, you are reading about the people who live or visit this tiny island far out at sea. No bridge can bring you here quickly; you must “work” to get here. That is the way the islanders want it to be. If it were easy, we would be like any other mainland community. This is what makes islands – and living on them – special.
The seasons all have their special moments and events. Spring is the harbinger of daffodils and our annual Daffodil Festival. Antique cars from the island and those from afar travel over days before the event in the belly of the steamship. Yellow and green are everywhere on this special weekend, whether in shop windows or on personal apparel. It is a joyous time for all: shops are open, picnics abound, daffodils line the Milestone Road and the Garden Club hosts their annual Daffodil Show. Summer needs no elaborate prose, for on Nantucket it emcompasses all that a seashore resort offers from sunrise to sunset. There are warm sea breezes, pristine beaches, fishing holes, salt air, barbecues, special gifts found in shops to take home, beyond-belief restaurants, romance and happy people everywhere! It is summertime at its best! Autumn slips in slowly, as our Indian summer has some days that are better than the best day of summer. There is a chowder festival and restaurants are so cozy with their low lights and fireplaces lit! Much to do, in a quiet, slower rhythm. If you are so lucky to be here then, you will feel like you’ve discovered a treasure that not many know about. It is when the islanders feel they “get their island back.” In Winter, the bones of the island show. The grey shingles and the white trim mixes in with beautiful sunsets and glittering sprinkles of snow. Snowy owls and seals dot the beaches, ice trims the shorelines and trips to the beach to see the salt spray are a happening for the hardy when nor’easters hit. Christmas Stroll is an event when the island is festooned with Christmas trees along the streets, white lights and decorated shop windows, along with some of the best bargains you will ever find! After Christmas, the island seems to go to sleep in January and February, these being the only quiet months for island life. In March, the island is a-buzz, getting ready to dance again for another year! No matter when you come, you will enjoy
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OUR WAY OF LIVING
PUBLISHER
D esi g n , I m a g i n g & P re P ress
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WRITERS P e t e r J . G r e e n h a l g h • Lisa McCandless • Marie Claire Rochat I llus t r a t o r T h a r o n Anderson of Tupelo Designs P h o t o g r a phers B r e a M c D o n a l d Photography • Cary Hazlegrove C l a u d i a K r o n e nberg Photography • Dave Hoggard K r i s t i n a R a n s o m P h otography • Maggie Conley Photography P a m e l a B u l k l ey • Porter Gifford Photography R o n L y n c h P h o t o g r a p hy • Wayne E. Chinnock Photography Co. Zofia Photography Cir c ul a t i o n Published annually, 40,000 copies are distributed by Island guest houses, concierge desks, boats, airlines and real estate offices. Sales are through mail order or our website at www.NantucketOnline.com. ©NANTUCKET ISLAND: our way of living 2010 all rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this publication by any means, without permission from the publisher is prohibited. Requests for copies, inquiries for advertising, editorial or photographic submissions contact: AN D E R S ON P U B L I S H I NG Box 1018, Nantucket, MA 02554 • Tel: 508.228.3866 Fax: 508.228.9576 office@NantucketOnline.com NantucketOnline.com | RentalsOnNantucket.com | IslandWeddingsOnline.com
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Joy Shopping Nantucket
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Street Quaint, cobblestoned Main Street of the historic district on nantucket. You can’t miss it. Be sure to shop both sides!
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Street Formerly know as Petticoat Row in the whaling days, when women ran the shops while the men were at sea. Street Appropriately named, since it was the widest street in Town. It has it all - hotels, restaurants, shops and a bookstore.
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Nantucket may be a small island, but shopping is big here. Pack an empty suitcase to accommodate all your finds. If you do not leave time for shopping, visit our shopping ederal Street chapter on A shady, tree-lined
street with a calm, peaceful aura. The shops are close together and have very unique items.
The streets mentioned above are not the only ones with retail shops. Look on all of our side streets and down on the wharves. That may, in fact, be where you will find the best treasures! 16
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Oh, those Nantucket blues! From the sapphire blue of deep ocean waters to the aqua of a wave crest as the sun shines through it, Nantucket is known for the color BLUE: clear blue skies, blue boat hulls, blue crabs and, of course, our famous blue hydrangeas.
gone fishing
Grouper fish brooch in gold, sapphires and diamonds to accent a summer sweater or cocktail dress. The best catch of the summer! This is not the only fish in the sea; visit the store to see more sparkling pieces. Experience beauty at Seaman Schepps / Trianon, 47 Main Street, 508-325-5806.
ocean inspirations
Having friends over for dinner? Everything will look and taste better when served on these ocean blue hand-made, custom color plates from a small ceramic factory in Northern California. The hand-blown bubble glass orb vase can hold a starfish or flowers. Everything in this shop takes its inspiration from the shore. You won’t be able to walk out without something in a bag. Belongings, definitely worth a trip down to 23 A Old South Wharf, 508-228-0677.
jingle, jangle, wear a whale bangle
If you like bracelets and you like the Vineyard Vines whale icon, then these colorful bangles should be right up your alley. Gold finish bracelet with enamel. Pick one up, Vineyard Vines, 2 Harbor Square, 508-325-9600.
sweet fantasy
A whimsical cake for a kids’ table at a Nantucket wedding, made from blue fondant with yellow fondant roses. How yummy and what a great way to bribe children to behave at a wedding! Jodi Levesque can be reached at 508-228-4545.
summer at the cliff View this painting in a gallery owned by the nicest people you could ever meet. Visiting this gallery is like stopping by to see old friends. Deb and Doug Sosebee are the primary artists, but many more show here. This is one of a series of paintings and giclees of Cliff Beach by Deb Sosebee. Sosebee Studios, 4 & 22 Old South Wharf, 508-228-0014.
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sea spray
The crisp lines and a choice of delicious fabrics in the Malibu chair make this the perfect choice for any room. Enjoying a summer novel or just visiting with your summer guests is oh-so-pleasant when done eloquently. Browse Christopher’s Home Furnishings for a myriad of design ideas and pieces, located in Town at 8 Washington Street, 508-325-0761.
An elegant way to decorate an ear with the colors of the ocean. blue -green topaz earrings with freshwater pearl in 14k settings or Amozonite teardrop earrings accented with peach freshwater pearls. Visit Victoria Greenhood’s quaint shop for real ear candy at 5 Easy Street, 508-228-7995.
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carve out a place in your heart
Add a personal touch to your quarterboard (can be hung outside or on a wall inside) by having the ends carved. Designs to choose from or create your own. Visit the shop and gift shop. Nantucket Carving & Folk Art, 167 Orange Street, 508-325-7463
The word textile takes on a new meaning when you see what is created in this lovely downtown shop. When you enter, you will hear shuttles moving across looms. This mohair shawl, handwoven from fine English mohair (22” x 84”) is meant to warm your shoulders on a cool summer night on the island. Browse Nantucket Looms, 51 Main Street, 508-228-1908.
on the water
This young artist is inspired by all the beauty that he sees around him on an island where he lives year-round.You will see his easel set up at the shore or on Nantucket’s cobblestoned streets. For a viewing at his gallery, call Illya Kagan at 508-325-0302.
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Your friends will be envious when they see this peeking out from under your shirt cuff. This E. Townsend limited edition, DC-3, PVD Hand-crafted automatic timepiece, has a see through sapphire back and 25 jewel automatic movement. It was made in Switzerland and comes on a hand-stiched crocodile strap, The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street, 508-228-7557.
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sunshine on your ear
Keep the glow of the sun, day or night when you don these earrings created by talented artist Susan Lister Locke. Natural golden pearls, mandarin garnets and yellow diamonds all set in 14k gold . See her entire collection at Nantucket Looms, 51Main Street, 508-257-1306.
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easy living
A fine example of the art of chairmaking, this rocker reflects the quiet beauty of the island where it was designed. For an experience in true craftsmanship visit Stephen Swift Furnituremaker, at 47 Main Street, 508-228-0255.
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Feel elegant when you don this necklace of multicolored moonstones set in diamonds. Any tan would be enhanced by this beautiful piece. Try it on at Pageo at 46 Main Street, 508-228-6899.
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Keep the treasures of the ocean with you all year long. this Creating piece of art is well within your abilities, with the easy to follow (and instrutions all shells are supplied). You can even add some of your own the to finds special finished piece! Choose from multiple designs at www.NantucketSailorsValentineKits.com
golden rope
This Double cable bracelet of 14k yellow gold is set with full-cut diamonds and features a mariner’s clasp with a cabochon sapphire. Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket at 21 Centre Street, 508-228-0229.
The summer’s sun is something we look forward to all year long. Whether you are a sun goddess or exhibit more caution, these items will bring sunshine into your life all year long. Enjoy a range of colors from warm PEACH to bright TANGERINE, and fill your days with warmth.
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our way of living tunics are in style
Cotton and just a hint of that cozy lovely cashmere to make it MORE luxurious ... if that’s even possible! Long sleeve tunic with passementerie detail around neckline and at the sleeves’ edges. Brighten up your wardrobe at Lilly Pulitzer, 5 South Water Street, 508-228-0569.
pink poppies
Pink champagne, raspberry sorbet, pink peonies fresh from the garden, pink cashmere sweaters, succulent watermelon and cold strawberry popsicles - you’ll fall in love with the color and think of nothing but summer fun and sunsets.
Poppies and Key Limes remind everyone of summer. The pink poppy pillows and the key lime matelasse coverlet and sham will make you never want to leave this poppy field. Best of the Beach, 2 Straight Wharf, 508-228-6263.
pretty in pink
The perfect warm weather accessory in an array of wonderful colors -white, black, Grenadine pink and Aquarius blue. This upscale small shop caters to quality and unusual items in their boutique. Drop by J.McLaughlin, 1 Salem Street, 508-325-6351.
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fabulous fuchsia
The scene is set for your party. Your guests are greeted at the door with pink champagne with a strawberry garnish in the flute. When they see your table, they know how much you enjoy entertaining. What could be more elegant than beaded placemats and pink capiz chargers, accompanied by embroidered linen napkins surrounded by fuchsia napkin rings? It really doesn’t matter what you serve! Find these and oh so much more at a shop that is worth visiting. Trillium, a true destination is located at 15 Washington Street, 508-228-4450.
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This shell-lined walkway is lined on both sides with adorable fishing shanties, where art abounds.
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It’s easy to do the galleries here, even with the kids. They can wait on a bench with an ice cream cone while you browse. THere is such a wide selection of styles of art available on Nantucket. Make a day of lunching with a friend and looking for a piece of art to take home.
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mentioned above are not the only ones with galleries. Galleries seem to be tucked away on all of our side streets and down on the wharves. Many artists have their own home studio-galleries that you can visit. Some require appointments, so, if they are located “out-ofTown,” call first.
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The quality of art on Nantucket is astonishing. There are almost as many galleries as there are restaurants. For generations, astist have come here to paint en plein air. The light is so clear, it is the envy of any artist. Sometimes you will see artists with their easels set up on the sidewalks.
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antucket is truly a marvelous place to be, regardless of season. But the island does have a distinct character that evolves as the pages on the calendar change. Whenever you choose to visit the island, you’ll want to make advance reservations for accommodations, whether you choose a quaint bed-and-breakfast or a full-service luxury hotel, or something in-between. On the following pages, we offer a sampling of what each season has to offer, with a few highlights of each to tempt your travel bug.
It’s That Time of
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As the winter snows thaw and the month of March disappears in the rearview mirror, it’s a time of rebirth and coming out on Nantucket, as the days get longer and the temperatures creep up above the freezing mark. Spring on Nantucket is a time of yellow. Lots of yellow. Begun in 1974, the Nantucket Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of the beauty of Narcissus blooms, with literally millions of the gorgeous yellow flowers lining the sides of Milestone Road. The festival takes place annually on the last weekend of April, and serves as the harbinger of summer for many Nantucket locals who are beginning to feel the effects of being on an island thirty miles at sea for the entire winter. Festival highlights include the annual Daffodil Flower Show sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club, as well as the Antique Car Parade and Tailgate Picnic. The parade kicks off at noon from Main Street, where hundreds of antique cars decorated for the season wind their collective way to ‘Sconset, where participants set up picnics with fare ranging from simple to over-the-top gourmet. You’ll want to be prepared for just about anything weather-wise, though, because the spring on Nantucket can be fickle. You can leave the snow boots at home, but you’ll want a warm sweater or jacket, just in case.
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36th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival april 23-25 A weekend filled with events to celebrate the arrival of spring. The Daffodil Festival’s grand event, held on Saturday at 12 noon (rain or shine), is the Annual Antique Car Parade, featuring over 100 daffodil-bedecked antique cars. After winding through town and across the island to the charming village of Siasconset, participants join residents and visitors for the Annual Tailgate Picnic from 1-3pm. Other highlights include Children’s Daffodil Parade, Daffy Hat Pageant and Daffodil Dog Parade. Sponsored by the Nantucket Chamber Of Commerce. 508-228-1700
36th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show april 24-25 The Show features a wide variety of daffodils and wonderful spring arrangements. The Coffin School, 4 Winter Street, 10am-4:30pm, co-sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club and the American Daffodil Society. 508-228-0925
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Small Friends “Spring Down the House” april 24 An annual fundraiser held at the ’Sconset Casino to support Building Dreams Capital Campaign. A night of cocktails, dinner and dancing with a live band. 508-228-6769
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14th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival may 19-23 Nantucket Island becomes
host to over 100 wineries of international acclaim with special events, including celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, wine auction dinner and luncheon symposia. Sip wine in grand homes and dine in world-class restaurants! 508228-1128
39th Annual Figawi Race Weekend may 29-31 Kicks off the Cape
Cod and Nantucket Summer season with serious fun, camaraderie and sailing. Over 240 boats and thousands of sailors, visitors and locals attend the first major regatta of the year. www.figawi.com
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Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week june 7-13 Expereince exceptional food,
wine and Nantucket hospitality in close to thirty of the island’s acclaimed culinary establishments. Three course dinners offered from $25-$45. www.NantucketRestaurantWeek.com
Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament june 12-13 To Benefit Nantucket Boys & Girls
Club. This special weekend event consists of a pairings cocktail party saturday evening at the Nantucket Yacht Club, with the golf tournament at Sankaty Head Golf Club on Sunday, followed by an awards luncheon. 508-228-0158
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15th Annual Nantucket Film Festival june 17-20 Nantucket Film Festival screens
a world-class program of independent, studioproduced, foreign, documentary and short films in every genre, including many theatrical premieres. Approximately 20 feature films and 15-25 short films are selected annually, with an eye towards great screenwriting and storytelling. Screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, film lovers and industry veterans come together in an inspired atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. 508-325-6274
View a complete calendar at www.NantucktOnline.com
Summer
Is there a better place to be during the dog days of summer than Nantucket? Temperatures typically hover around the midseventies to lower eighties on most days, and evenings see a slight – but not uncomfortable – dip. Over eighty miles of sandy beach offer beachcombers and sun worshipers plenty of space to spread out and enjoy themselves, with both surf and non-surf options available to fit just about every conceivable water preference. For the more retail-minded, Nantucket offers world-class shopping from some of the most renowned brands in the world, including Ralph Lauren and Seaman Schepps, as well as some local gems that offer one-of-a-kind gifts that you’ll treasure forever. The local restaurant scene rivals any gourmand’s dream destination, with offerings ranging from take-out burgers to indulgent dining experiences that will satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Some of the don’tmiss events include the Fourth of July celebrations and Nantucket Race Week in August.
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Fourth of July Downtown Celebration July 4 Face painting, sand painting, dunk,
Event Under The Tent July 15, 16, 17 Is a juried show at Bartlett’s
tank, watermelon / pie eating contests, kids parade, pet parade and more! The Grand Finale of the day is the famous water fight with the Nantucket Fire Department at noon. Main Street, 10am-12pm. 508-228-1700
Farm featuring over fifty artists and artisans from across the country, with everything from baskets and textiles to handcrafted jewelry and furniture for sale. Show will be held the 16th from 9:30am-6pm, 17th from 9:30am-5pm. 508-228-1908
Children’s Beach Fun for Kids July 4 Participate in the three-legged race,
3rd Annual Nantucket Comedy Festival July 27-31 A week of comedy benefiting local
wheelbarrow race, sack race and the always popular tug-of-war. 5-6:30pm
4 Fourth of July Fireworks July 4 Sponsored by Nantucket
Visitor Services. Head down to Jetties Beach to check out Nantucket’s annual Fourth of July harbor fireworks display. Rain date is July 5.
AJ Mleczko Charity on Ice Celebrity Hockey July 9, 10 July 9th: 5pm Barbecue; 5:30 Skat-
ing Appearance by Dorothy Hamill, 6pm Celebrity Hockey Game. July 10th: 6:30pm Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. To Benefit Nantucket Ice. 508-228-2516
charities. Last year’s events were all sell-outs, so please be sure to take advantage of the Patron Pass service to guarantee your tickets. Shows are at various locations. www.nantucketcomedyfestival.com
Sidewalk Art Show July 31 The Sidewalk
Art Show is a fun all-day outdoor fine art show, and a wonderful opportunity to meet some of Nantucket’s finest artists. 9am-4pm. 508-228-0722
View a complete calendar at www.NantucktOnline.com
Nantucket Triathlon July 10 Swim .25 Miles, Bike 14 Miles, Run
3.2 Miles. A course design that is challenging for experienced athletes, yet appealing to first timers as well. 12 noon. racedirector@acktri.com
23rd Annual Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Annual Clambake July 11 This event held at jetties beach is a
great combination of families and friends; adults, kids, year-round residents, long-time Club supporters and summer residents enjoying traditional clambake fare. Jetties Beach, 5pm. 508-228-0158
Race For Open Space July 17 A 5k timed road
race for serious runners, joggers and walkers. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate (including children in strollers). Benefits the Nantucket Conservation Association. 508-228-2884
Children’s Beach Concert Series July 11, 18, 25 A family Summertime tradition.
Bring your picnic basket and blankets, sit back and relax while enjoying live music and entertainment! 6pm. 508-228-7213
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Children’s Beach Concert Series August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 family Summertime
tradition. Bring your picnic basket and blankets, sit back and relax while enjoying live music and entertainment! 6pm. 508-228-7213
MSPCA’s 5th Annual Fashion for Compassion August 4 An evening of Tails on the Catwalk.
Twenty canine contestants strut their stuff down the catwalk. 6pm. 508-825-2287
August Antiques Show August 5-8 The Nantucket
Historical Association’s major annual fund raising event. A week filled with parties, lectures and activities, all surrounding the centerpiece event – the annual antiques show managed by the Antiques Council. This show is one of the most highly regarded antique shows on the east coast, attracting collectors and enthusiasts to the this year’s forty-four exhibitors. 508-228-1894, ext 130
Nantucket Race Week August 7-15 Nantucket
Race Week is an eight-day experience that marshals the entire Nantucket community together in a fun-filled week of regattas, awards ceremonies and parties. www.nantucketraceweek.org
The Rock Run August 7 A 50-mile relay race around the
circumference of the island. It is a run on the beach and in the water. There are no course markings. Runners keep the water on their left and the sand on their right. They start when the sun comes up and are done when the sun starts to set, with a post-race party to end the night. www.therockrun.com
56th Annual House and Garden Tour August 11 The Nantucket Garden
Club conducts their annual fund raising event that is anticipated each year by everyone on the island. For more than 50 years, the Annual House Tour (and gardens, too!) has become the venue to have a glimpse of many historic and new homes and gardens on the island. 623-233-8060
View a complete calendar at www.NantucktOnline.com
Rainbow Fleet Parade August 15 A delightful sight not
to be missed! the Fleet can be seen rounding Brant Point Lighthouse at 10am. 508-228-6600
38th Annual Opera House Cup Regatta August 15 The Opera House Cup
Regatta was the first all-wooden, single-hulled classic boat regatta on the East Coast, and it attracts some of the finest sailboats in the country. It’s a cherished tradition. 508-228-6600
37th Annual Sandcas tl e and Sculpture Day August 21 Over 50 sculptures
will emerge from the sand on this August afternoon. A late-summer ritual for some, families and teams return year after year to vie for top honors. Pre-registration is necessary and should be completed at the Chamber office at Zero Main Street by noon, August 20. 508-228-1700
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Tim Russert Summer Groove August 21 This premier event
is held in the fields of the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club. In the past 8 years, it has grown to become a highlight of the summer social calendar, beginning with a cocktail hour including specialty cocktails, passed appetizers, sushi bar, raw bar and much more. A sit-down dinner is followed by the entertainment and dancing, featuring New England’s most popular high energy dance band, Soul Sound Revue. 6pm. 508-228-0158
Big Game Battle Fishing Tournament August 12-15 This summertime event
is an offshore sport fishing tournament, With an Award Ceremony and Dinner at Cap’n Tobey’s. Contact dfoneill@condyne.com
Boston Pops August 14 A Nantucket tradition at Jetties Beach to benefit the
Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Enjoy fine food, outstanding music and the gorgeous setting of an August evening on Jetties Beach. 6-10pm. 508-825-8100
Benefit Croquet Tournament & Wicked Wicket Party August 22 The fun tournament at
The Westmoor Club attracts croquet players, spectators and fans. The tournament begins in the morning with an introductory clinic with Wayne Davies, Westmoor Club Head Pro. Players will compete in teams of two throughout the day. Tournament benefits the Artists’ Association. 508-228-0722
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As the leaves begin to change color and kids head back to school, Nantucket takes on an entirely new persona, shedding the frenetic pace of the summer for a more quiet, laid back attitude. The air gets a little cooler – “sweater weather,” as many people refer to it – but for many, the water is still warm enough for swimming. Shops and restaurants remain open, but the summer crowds are gone, leaving the island open for those lucky enough to be able to come and visit during this magical time. The annual cranberry harvest takes place at the Milestone and Windswept cranberry bogs, and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation sponsors the annual Cranberry Festival in October, featuring tours of the bogs, harvesting demonstrations and a host of other family-friendly activities. And don’t miss the treelighting ceremony on Main Street on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect way to kick-off the Christmas season and to get even the Scroogiest amongst us into the holiday spirit.
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Children’s Beach Concert Series September 5 A family Summertime tradition.
On the bandstand at Children’s Beach, featuring local bands. Children’s Beach, 6pm. 508-228-7213
Annual Island Fair September 11, 12
Fun for adults and children alike. Activities include hayrides, a petting zoo, a dog show, a local craft fair, a pumpkin contest, square dancing and samplings of some of the best island fare. 508-228-7213
Swing For NCH Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction September 12 The reception includes a si-
lent auction, consisting of fun golfing packages, jewelry, art and many other exciting gift packages, plus the exciting possibility to win $15,000 in the Putting Green Contest. 508-257-6391
Swing For NCH Golf Tournament September 13 The Hospital’s annual ben-
efit golf tournament at the Sankaty Head Golf Club, Swing for Nantucket Cottage Hospital includes morning and afternoon rounds of golf, BBQ luncheon and an evening awards ceremony. 508-257-6391
“Taste Nantucket” Fall Restaurant Week Opening Event September 26 Featuring tastings prepared
View a complete calendar at www.NantucktOnline.com by participating restaurants and island food purveyors. attendees will also have the chance to sip champagne and wine and savor samples of oysters and caviar, all in a beautiful harbor-front setting at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Tickets are $100, with proceeds benefiting the Nantucket Culinary Arts Foundation, which provides scholarships and educational opportunities to island culinary students. 508-228-1700
Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week September 27- October 3 Enjoy
a week of culinary extravaganza showcasing Nantucket’s superb restaurants. Three-course dinners offered from $25 - $45 make these culinary events not to be missed. www.NantucketRestaurantWeek.com
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Nantucket Historical Association Harvest Fair October 2 Celebrate fall harvest at the
Old Mill. Learn about Nantucket’s agricultural heritage, play lively colonial games and make traditional crafts. Suggested Donation: $5. The Old Mill, 50 Prospect St., 11am-2pm . 508-228-1894
3rd Annual Nantucket Junior Chef Competition October 3 Hosted by NECN’s “TV Diner” co-
host Jenny Johnson, island culinary students (paired with Nantucket’s own top chefs as mentors) will battle to create a wonderful three-course
meal featuring local island ingredients for a panel of judges. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 forstudents, with proceeds benefiting the Nantucket Culinary Arts Foundation. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road, 12-2pm. NantucketRestaurantWeek.com
Wet Paint Auction Benefit Dinner. the evening features the Pleasing Palettes silent auction, great food and good company. It is the perfect ending to the Columbus Day weekend. 508-228-0722
Cranberry Festival October 9 sponsored
returns to Nantucket to raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness and Autism Speaks. Over 200 hockey players will flock to the island for this annual Fall Nantucket tradition. They will enjoy a weekend of networking, activities and great hockey. 508-228-2516
by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Cranberries have been grown on Nantucket since 1857 and were an important part of the Island’s economy until just prior to World War II. The festival celebrates the tradition with the cranberry harvest, bog tours, hay rides, sheep shearing demonstrations and fresh cranberry products. 508-228-2884
Wet Paint Auction & Benefit Dinner October 10 The live auction features
fifty wet, fresh-off-the-easel pieces by Nantucket’s finest artists. The doors open at 4pm for an art preview, then Rafael Osona dons his rubber gloves and starts the live auction at 5pm sharp. The live auction is free and open to the public. After the auction, the fun continues at the
Cranberry Cup Hockey Tournament October 14-16 The 8th annual tournament
Annual Nantucket Chowder Festival October 16 Sponsored by Nantucket Restaurant Association and The Chamber of Commerce Every October. The island restaurant community gets together to celebrate one of its culinary specialties, “chowda.” Enjoy a delicious variety of chowder and vote for your favorite! 508-228-1700
View a complete calendar at www.NantucktOnline.com
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The first weekend in December marks the annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll, offering shopping opportunities galore, not to mention Christmas-themed events for the whole family. You’ll want to catch the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus down on Straight Wharf as they step off the vintage Coast Guard boat and ride in a horse-drawn carriage up Main Street. The streets are lined with decorated Christmas trees, and carolers dressed in period costumes walk up and down Main Street singing their sweet melodies throughout the weekend. While shopping, don’t be surprised if you get a few red tickets from the cashiers; hold on to them tightly, because they could very well be golden red tickets! After the Stroll, things quiet down around town until the night before Christmas, when crowds will gather at the top of Main Street. They’ll be clutching bags of red tickets and listening intently for the numbers that are called. It’s the annual Red Ticket Drawing, when Nantucket’s own Junior Miss draws the tickets of lucky recipients of cash prizes. If your number is drawn, you get the money. Simple as that. The only catch is that you must be present to win, so we’ll look forward to seeing you up at the “Top o’ Main.” Dress warmly, though! It can be down-right chilly out there. It is winter, after all. And once the tickets are drawn and the Christmas dinners are eaten and we all ring in the new year, it’s time to start looking forward to spring, when the little green shoots that will become daffodil blooms start poking up through the melting snow. And then we’ll start the whole thing all over again!
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Festival of Wreaths and Preview Party November 24 The annual Festival marks the
start of Nantucket’s winter holiday season. Held over Thanksgiving weekend, the festival welcomes more than 1600 visitors, free of charge, to enjoy more than eighty beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery. The Preview party is held November 23rd, and the exibit opens to the public November 24. 508-228-1894
9th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge November 25 Take the plunge in Nantucket
harbor on Thanksgiving Day! In its ninth year, the Cold Turkey Plunge attracts several hundred swimmers and over 800 spectators. Prizes awarded for best costume, most money raised and many more. 9am. 508-228-1110
Lighting of the Trees November 26 The festivities
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Friday evening after Thanksgiving, with the lighting of Christmas trees in Nantucket’s historic downtown. Community caroling follows, filling the air with the familiar sounds of Christmas.
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Festival of Trees and Preview Party December 3-27
“Where the Tree Tops Glisten ...” Featuring nearly eighty brilliantly decorated trees designed by community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans and schoolchildren, the Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland. The Preview party is held on the 2nd, and the exibit opens to the public December 3. 508-228-1894, ext 130
Christmas Stroll December 3-5
This holiday celebration attracts visitors from around the world. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the island via a Coast Guard vessel and ride up Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by the Town Crier. Carolers in Victorian costumes, bell ringers and other musicians stroll through town performing, while visitors enjoy Nantucket’s unique shops and restaurants. 508-228-1700
View a complete calendar at www.NantucktOnline.com Pam Bulkley
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Sea Dogs Man’s best friend on the water
By Lisa McCandless for The Egan Maritime Institute and the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
No one knows who the first Sea Dogs were, but one thing is certain: Sea Dogs have been a part of the seafaring experience for hundreds of years. In 1620, a mastiff and a spaniel joined the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, safely crossing the ocean to become the first new breed of American Sea Dogs in the New World.
On Nantucket, island dogs
have always been – and continue to be – an important and valued part of the community, and many are true Sea Dogs. They can be seen on boats – both pleasure and work – on the docks, in ponds or the ocean, and on or around all the vast shorelines of the island. Ask anyone who owns or has owned a dog that loves the water, and they will have a story to tell. Some of these dogs are legendary to all. All are legendary to those that love them. Ten years ago, Kate Hamilton’s first date with her now husband, Gary Pardee, was on his sailboat. Present on that first date, as well, was his then 5-year-old border collie Bailey, now 15. “Bailey and I bonded immediately,” says Kate. “I think I fell in love with him first, then my husband.” Kate and Gary have since added Billie, a border Collie / Australian cattle dog to their seafaring family, and continue to sail all summer long with
What is a Sea Dog? Why, it’s any dog who loves to swim Or play along the shore, A Coast Guard dog, a lighthouse dog, A fishing dog and more – A dog who loves the salty spray, While sailing sure and free, A dog that helps to tend the bait, the buoys, floats – A trusty mate, A dog who loves the sea! both dogs. Jackie Edwards’ Chesapeake Bay Retriever Buddy would stand with his front paws on the culling board of her boat when she went scalloping and watch the water. As Jackie told it, “If he saw something in the water like a fish, his tail would wave back and forth.” Jascin and Eric Finger’s Siberian Husky Geti learned to love the water, though Huskies are not known by nature to do so. Geti loved motoring about the harbor on their boat, but was always surprised when she noticed other dogs on boats, too, and would bark at them. She felt the sea was her territory. Michelle Soverino’s dog Takoda, a Norwegian Elkhound, loves to find sticks, really large root sticks specifically, on the many beaches of Nantucket and heap them up on the shore. “Takoda will not touch any of them until she has a nice big pile to lie down next to,” said Michelle. Then, befitting her toddler stage, she will plop down beside her horde with exhaustion, chew on one for a minute or two and fall asleep next to her sticks, in much the same way a baby will with his or her blankie. Sheila Lucey’s dog Shackle, a chocolate lab who passed away in February, was a true Coast Guard dog. He went to work with Sheila every day and felt he was assisting Sheila in her aids to navigation by barking at all the buoys in the harbor until he couldn’t see them anymore. He also thought it appropriate to jump overboard whenever he saw ducks or seals during Sheila’s man overboard drills, and took care to dig up as many rocks as he could muster in any given day in the shallows off the Brant Point Lighthouse.
These stories, though possibly familiar to you, are just a small sampling of our Nantucket Sea Dog heritage. In addition, there are other stories of Sea Dogs up and down the eastern seaboard and beyond. Coming this spring, the Egan Maritime Institute, in conjunction with Mystic Seaport, will celebrate the full story of many Sea Dogs in two parts. At the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum, the exhibit will highlight Coast Guard Dogs, Lifesaving Dogs and other Mascots of the Sea, including Sinbad, mascot of the USCG Cutter “Campbell,” and the museum’s very own mascot, Marshall, a Newfoundland rescued off the South Shore from the “W.F. Marshall” in 1877. At the historic Coffin School, the exhibit will feature stories of true lighthouse dogs as seen through the eyes of children’s book author Angeli Perrow and children’s book illustrator Emily Harris. Both locations will include fun Sea Dogs activities for children. At the Shipwreck Museum, a hammock similar to the one Sinbad slept in while on board the “Campbell,” will be displayed for children to try out. Fun canine crafts will also be offered. At the Coffin School, a replica of a shipwreck will be featured. This shipwreck, complete with smelling stations to honor a dog’s strongest sense, will be available for children to climb on and explore. Donning dog paw costumes, children will be able to get a feel for what it might have been like to be a dog on a ship tilting into the ocean. Hence, a true Sea Dog! The Sea Dogs exhibit will be open to the public at the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum from May 22nd – October 11th, and at the historic Coffin School from May 28th – October 11th. For more information, please visit our website at www.eganmaritime.org.
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hen we told people we were taking our family vacation to Nantucket this year, many who’d been to Nantucket told us that getting there was half the fun. They said it with a kind of wry smile, almost like it was a shared joke. The word “adventure” came up more than once. We’d researched the trip endlessly – it was all the kids had been talking about since February – and we knew exactly how it was going to go. Our flight arrived at Boston Logan airport at 2:30 in the afternoon, and our flight to Nantucket on Cape Air was scheduled to depart at 4:15. We had all the time in the world. This was going to be a walk in the park.
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hen we checked in for the first leg of our flight, we brought a print-out of our itinerary. We’d been told ahead of time that the only way for the airline to check our bags all the way to Nantucket was if we had the printed itinerary to show that we were, in fact, reserved on a flight out of Boston to Nantucket. The ticket agent assured us that our bags would be checked through for us and wished us a nice flight. So far so good.
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We got lucky with our departure and managed to arrive in Boston fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. I told my wife that I couldn’t understand why we had been so worried listening to the tales of woe that our friends back home had tried to tell us. Maybe they were just jealous that we were travelling to such a world-class destination. Whatever it was, our trip seemed to be going smoothly.
• There are multiple airlines that fly into Nantucket, depending on where you are coming from. There are only three airlines that fly directly from Hyannis, MA (Cape Cod) into Nantucket.
As we snaked our way through the terminal to the Cape Air ticket counter, the kids were bouncing with excitement. And, truth be told, my wife and I were pretty excited ourselves. As we rounded the corner and approached the ticket counter, however, our excitement was immediately dampened. “Nantucket is closed,” the ticket agent explained. “The airport’s fogged in and nothing is flying in or out.”
• Have all of these numbers with you when traveling, as you may need them, depending upon the weather (mainly fog!) in the summer. Off-season, you could deal with wind or high seas being an obstacle. • If someone is picking you up at the boat or plane, have a contact number for them so that if your plans change, you can contact them.
I looked out the window. It was a bluebird day, with bright sunny skies and no fog to be seen anywhere. “There must be some mistake,” I began. “It’s crystal clear outside.” I gestured with my finger to the window over her right shoulder. “You’re telling me the weather in Nantucket is so foggy that the airport is closed, but it’s unlimited visibility here?” The clerk nodded patiently. Clearly she’d heard the same skepticism before. “Your first time to Nantucket?” she asked. Now it was my turn to nod. “It’s crazy sometimes. Weather here is perfect, but there it’s socked-in fog.” I scanned the waiting area as I contemplated how to break this news to my family. There was a collection of seasoned travelers scattered about in seats, but none looked too worried or anxious about their travel arrangements. “So what do I do now?” I finally asked. “You’ve got a couple of options,” she said. “First, you can wait and see what happens. It’s
not out of the question that the fog will lift any minute now and we’ll be flying again.” She didn’t sound very confident about that happening, though, so I asked about other options. “You can fly into Hyannis. From there. You can catch a flight over – Nantucket Airlines, the Nantucket Shuttle and Island Air all shuttle passengers back and forth throughout the day. But if the airport’s closed, you’ll need to take the ferry over.” This last bit of information she said with a little extra conviction, like it’s what she would do if she had to make the trip. “But we’re booked solid to Hyannis until tomorrow. I can put you on standby, if you like.” As soon as my hopes were up, they were smashed again. “I’ve got a wife and two kids who aren’t going to want to wait another day to get to Nantucket. Is there anything we can do to get there today?” She told me about a bus service that left from the airport and took passengers as far as Hyannis, something called the Plymouth Brock-
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ton Bus Line. She arranged to get my bags back for me, and then directed me to the exit, where she said we could follow the signs to the busses outside. I thanked her and gave my family the news. “Well, it looks like we can’t fly to Nantucket today, so we’re going to get there a different way,” I said. My wife looked concerned; the kids looked excited about yet another new adventure. Off we went in search of the bus, which we found relatively easily. For twenty-five dollars apiece (and the kids got discounted tickets because they were riding with us), we were off. The ride was comfortable, if a bit long. Just about two hours later, we found ourselves in the town of Hyannis, Massachusetts. We hopped in a cab and I told the driver we wanted to go to the ferry that would take us to Nantucket. “Which boat are you on?” he asked. I repeated that I wanted the one that would take us to Nantucket. “There’s two boat lines, sir,” the driver said. “The Steamship Authority and the Hy-Line. Both run fast-ferry services that take about an hour to get there; if you were bringing your car, you’d have to take it over on the Steamship Authority regular ferry, which takes about two-and-a-half hours. The fast ferry is a little more expensive and they don’t take cars, but I think it’s worth it.” He consulted a small card in the seat next to him. “Looks like the Hy-Line is your best bet. They’ve got a fast boat leaving in twenty minutes.” That sounded good to us – truth be told, we were a little tired of traveling at this point – so away we went to the Ocean Street Dock. After we got our things together outside the ticket office, I entered and asked for four one-way tickets to Nantucket. “Do you have a reservation?” the clerk asked. When I said that I didn’t, she said, “We strongly recommend that you make reservations. You’re lucky, though, because we’ve got a few seats left on this one.” She handed me the tickets and I returned to my family outside. We were able to put our big luggage on the carts provided by the Hy-Line, so when it was time to
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board, all we had to carry was our personal belongings. The ride across was comfortable, and the kids were able to get sandwiches at the snack bar. My daughter made friends with a Springer Spaniel named Charlotte who happened to be making the trip to Nantucket, too, with her family. When we finally arrived in Nantucket, we were glad to find a taxi stand near the ferry dock. We hopped in a cab and told our driver the name of our hotel, and he replied with what was literally music to my ears: “No problem. Five minutes away.” Our friends had been right, it had been quite a journey and certainly one that would generate more than a few stories to tell when we got home. But there would be time for all
that. For now I just wanted to soak in all that Nantucket had to offer. After a full day of traveling, I’d finally arrived at the Little Grey Lady.
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One thing you’ll never hear someone on Nantucket say is that there’s nothing to do. No matter what your pleasure, our island has something that is sure to tickle your fancy. Perhaps you’re a sailor, or at least dream of being one. Well, you’re in luck, as Nantucket’s history is tied to the sea and there are plenty of options for renting sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers or motorboats.
fishing our waters
Nantucket is, by all accounts, one of the premier fishing destinations in the northeast. Sportfishermen flock to our island in search of the elusive “Nantucket Slam:” bluefish, striped bass, bonito and false albacore. For those searching bigger targets, offshore fishing opportunities include chasing bluefin tuna, white marlin and swordfish. Closer to shore, there are plenty of flounder, scup and black sea bass to satisfy anyone’s fishing appetite. So no matter what your target,
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Nantucket has the fishing opportunities. And with the fleet of charter boats to choose from for both private charter and group fishing, there’s a captain and a boat for every taste. Try these charter boat companies for an amazing day on the water: Ty One On (1-508-4235126), Starr Fish Charters (508-228-6950) or Nantucket Outfitters (1-917-584-5270). Plug-casting and fly-fishing are two of the local specialties, and charter captains are more than happy to offer all the necessary tackle and instruction you might need. for a wonderful day on the water. You can also rent your own boat for the day from Brant Point Marine (508-228-6244) or Nantucket Boat Rentals (508-325-1001).
sailing
Nantucket’s history is tied to the sea and Nantucket Community Sailing gives visitors the chance to share in and continue that maritime tradition. The Jetties Sailing Center, located at Jetties Beach, offers sailboat, windsurfer and kayak rentals for every skill level. And if your “skill level” is actually none at all, they have a crack crew of the highest-quality instructors who have the abilities and the patience to teach anybody to sail. Check out their website at nantucketcommunitysailing.org or give them a call at 508-228-6600.
surfing
If hanging ten is more your speed, you’ll want to head out to Cisco Beach on the west end of the island, where surf instruction and surfboard rentals are easy to come by. Nantucket Island Surf School (508-560-1020) offers lessons to would-be pipeline-riders of all ages.
beaching
Let’s be honest here. The food is world-class and the history is second-to-none, but the real attraction of a summer day on Nantucket is that trip to the beach. Can there be a better place to relax than on a white sand beach? Nantucket has over eighty miles of beach, offering something for everyone. South shore beaches feature surf, while those on the north shore offer gentle wave action. If beachcomb-
ing is your passion, you’ll want to be sure to include a stop at Jetties Beach, where the rocks serve as home for a variety of creatures whose shells find their way on to the beach. Great Point – which requires a four-wheeldrive vehicle to access – is one of the premier surf-casting spots on the island. And for the romantics amongst us, a sunset at Madaket cannot be beat.
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Maybe the landlubber’s life is more to your liking. Not a problem there. If it’s a loop around the links you’re after, Miacomet Golf Club offers a challenging eighteenhole course, complete with a driving range and restaurant on the premises. The club is open to the public and offers multiple-round discounts for frequent players, as well as cart rentals.
island tour
Whether you’re here for a day or a year, you’ll want to find out a little more about this little sandbar a few of us call home. Barrett’s Tours (508-228-0174) depart from Federal Street
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across from the Visitor’s Bureau. More intimate tours via van such as Val’s Tours (508-221-7640) can be found at the base of Main Street. Tours vary in length and depth of information, so be sure to call around and find the tour that best fits your schedule and attention span.
museums
Of course, golf isn’t for everyone. If history is more your game, you’ll want to check out the Nantucket Historical Association’s (508-228-1894) wide range of museums and historic sites or the Egan Maritime Institute (508-228-2505) and the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum (508-228-1885) or the Congregational Church Tower Tours (508-228-0950). While you’re in town, you might want to sample some of the world-class shopping that lines the downtown streets. With coffee shops and cafes dotting your route, you’re never far from a recharging latte or refreshing iced tea.
biking the island
Parking on Nantucket, and especially in downtown, is oftentimes a challenge, especially during the busy summer months. So you might want to get out of your car – and out of town – and avail yourself of the over twenty-five miles of scenic bike paths that crisscross the island. And with all of us trying to do our part to save the environment – not to mention working off some of those fan-tab-ulous doughnuts from the Downey Flake – there’s no better way to see Nantucket than by bike, but you don’t need to bring your own. Our little island has several options for bicycle rentals, including Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals (508-228-2712), Island Bike (508-228-4070) or Nantucket Bike Shop (508-228-1999). Most shops will deliver the bike of your choice to your location.
whale watching & seal cruises
If you want the most incredible day on the water, go out and see the whales with Shearwater Excursions ( 508-228-7037). The whales love to have people “visit” them, always coming up to the surface when the tour boats approach their territory. Known as “gentle giants,” they seem to have a symbiotic relationship with
man and his curiosity about them. Nantucket is steeped in whaling lore and when here, you should learn as much about them as you can. You can also enjoy tours to see seals in the harbor and in close lying waters. They are very entertaining and something that both adults and children truly enjoy. Two companies will take you on these tours, Shearwater Excursions (508-228-7037) and ACK Seal Cruises (508-325-1001).
local artists
It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque location than Nantucket, and the many artists and art galleries on the island attest to that beauty. From the most pastoral of landscapes to the most thought-provoking of abstracts, the Nantucket art scene is populated by some of the most varied and talented artists you’ll find anywhere. Two of the best are located on Old South Wharf at Sosebee Studios (508-2280014). Be sure to keep your eyes out for show openings, which are often relaxed and casual affairs that offer patrons the chance to meet the artist over a glass of wine. Another artist whose shop is a trip back in time is master woodcarver Paul McCarthy. If there is a sign hanging or a quarterboard on a house, more than likely Paul carved it and Jean Petty painted it, both at Nantucket Carving & Folk Art (508-325-7463). Don’t miss watching him carve right in the shop while you visit. And not to worry about that pesky airline regulation about carry-on luggage. Local galleries will be more than happy to arrange for shipping of your purchase home for you.
hidden gardens
Gardeners on Nantucket take great pride in their gardens, and if you have a green thumb of your own, you’ll want to admire the many flowers that grow on the island. Daffodils open the growing season, and their appearance is celebrated with the annual Daffodil Festival in April. As the days of summer come, hydrangeas and rosa rugosa scent the air with their beautiful perfumes. As the fall comes around, the scarlet of cranberries add a new hue to the open spaces in Polpis and ‘Sconset. Botanical highlights include the Nantucket Garden Club’s annual shows – the Daffodil Show in April and the Green Thumb Show in July.
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Once the day is over and you and the family have done your thing on the golf course and the beach and the boat, it’s time to eat. It’s hard to imagine a culinary experience on Nantucket that doesn’t feature something from the sea that surrounds us on our tiny island, and local restaurants have plenty of offerings that show off our local bounty. Specific fish you might find on your plate at dinner include bluefish and striped bass, both of which recreational anglers pursue from the beach and from boats. Cod is another popular local food fish, as is flounder. In the fall, you might be lucky enough to enjoy Nantucket bay scallops, which are commercially available beginning November 1st. And of course, no trip to Nantucket is complete without a lobster dinner. Nantucket lobsters are some of the best anywhere in the world, so be sure to indulge in this saltwater treat. But what it all boils down to here is that you’re on vacation, and that means relaxation.
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I was all of four years old when Steven Spielberg made
us all scared to go swimming. Of course, my mother had enough sense to not let me go see “Jaws� in the theater when it came out. Unfortunately for her, though, I had three older brothers who made sure to tell me all about it, and instill an intense fear of sharks in me while they were doing it. So, naturally, when I had the chance to catch the movie on television, I jumped at it. And then it was about three years before I went swimming again.
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Starr Fish Charters with the shark cage on-board as they head out to deep water.
Aside from the eerie theme music from the movie, I think one of the things that stuck with me most about the whole “Jaws” experience was the scene when Richard Dreyfuss went down in the shark cage, only to have the monster shark rip it apart like the pig’s house made of straw. That one made a lasting impression on me in so many ways.
That said, real sharks still scare the ever-living life out of me. “Terror” isn’t too strong a word, in fact.
his father, Lionel. True Nantucketers throughand-through, Jay and Lionel are like a Laurel and Hardy routine when they get together on the boat and start telling stories. Lionel loves to tell the one about taking his then-young son out on the water with him during scallop season. The fiveyear-old and freezing-cold Jay sought shelter inside the tiny console underneath the culling board. Jay parries with the story about his father’s new flounder rig, the one he was so proud of and that he had spent so long putting together. On the rig’s maiden voyage to the ocean bottom, both men watched it go, Jay laughing and Lionel wishing he’d remembered to actually attach the rig to his rod before throwing it over the side.
So when Jay Starr mentioned to me one day that he’d bought a shark cage and wanted me to go down in it someday, I had to figure out a way to talk my way out of going with him. And fast. He’s still waiting for his answer, so I need to buy myself a little time here.
But the shark cage was all Jay’s idea. It was something he’d always wanted to do, but knew he wasn’t necessarily qualified to build one himself, given that he wasn’t a welder. It’s kind of like how I always wanted to climb Mount Everest, except for the fact that I’m not a mountain climber.
While I think of a good excuse, let me tell you about Jay. A native of the island, Jay runs a charter fishing boat called the “Starrfish” together with
But one day, Jay’s phone rang. A buddy of his was taking him on a surprise trip to Maine. “You’re going to love it,” was the only clue Jay got as to
But I’m grown up now – at least according to the calendar – and I’ve left a lot of those silly childhood fears in my past. So today, things like Hollywood sharks don’t scare me anymore.
photos from Jay’s excursions in the shark cage - living his dream
why they were heading to the frozen tundra up north. As the ferry pulled out of Nantucket Harbor, though, Jay’s friend spilled the beans about the secret he could no longer keep. The pair were heading to Maine to pick up a shark cage from a gentleman upon whom the locals had bestowed the apropos nickname of “Sharkcage Bob.” Now, given that I’m not a connoisseur of such things as shark cages, I’m admittedly no expert in the procurement thereof. However, I have to believe that were I to actually seek out such a contraption, I’d be more inclined to go to “Sharkcage Bob” than I would “Sweater-Knitting Bob” or “Makes a Mean Chocolate Souffle Bob.” So it seemed that Jay was, at least according to the man’s name, in good hands.
Once they got the cage back to Nantucket – no small feat in and of itself – Jay was ready for action. Given that he didn’t want to send somebody down in the cage before he himself had tested it out, Jay was the first volunteer in the water. He described the first time he saw a shark emerge from the vast space in front of him as “quite possibly the most exhilarating experience of his life.” It’s hard to imagine a more awe-inspiring sight than that of a ten-foot shark looming in the distance, coming closer, growing larger with each sweep of its tail. But despite the associations someone like me might have with cinematic sharks, Jay assures me that shark cage inhabitants aren’t likely to see any monster rogue great white bent on wiping out humankind.
While Jay wasn’t sure whether or not his friend was being sincere about this whole odyssey, he played along anyway. As they drove north, Jay learned that Sharkcage Bob ran a shark diving operation, but was looking to get out of the business. Go figure. Man-eating predators swimming around in water that’s barely above freezing and Sharkcage Bob wants out. As it turns out, Jay’s friend had purchased Bob’s cage and Jay was on the hook for half the purchase price.
“We mainly see blue sharks,” he said. “Once in a while someone has the privilege of seeing a mako up-close and personal.” And lest you be too terrified to determine the coloration of the specific beast in front of you as you “remember to breathe” (something Jay advises all his shark diving clients), you can tell the difference in the way each variety moves through the water. “Makos, to my mind, don’t swim. They march. They’ve got a purpose about where they’re going. Blue
Of course, the whole idea behind this enterprise is to see sharks, and Jay’s own experiences on the water have made him a true expert at locating them. “I use satellite-generated temperature charts to determine an area to set up,” he explained. Once a suitable temperature gradient has been located, the crew sets up a chum line, which is basically a bunch of frozen ground-up bluefish, mackerel and squid thrown off the side of the boat. In other words, it’s a sizzler buffet for the sharks. The reason for keeping it frozen, according to Jay, is that if people actually smell room-temperature chum, they have a tendency to make their own version of chum over the side of the boat. Once the chum is in the water, the sharks come like the spirits of long-dead baseball players in a cornfield. Well, I think I’ve killed off enough time to keep Jay from pestering me about going now, so I dodged that bullet. For the experience of a lifetime, you can get Jay at:
508-228-6950 land 508-221-0298 cell email at starrfish35@comcast.net sharks, on the other hand, they meander through the water, very casually. And when you’re looking at them eye-to-eye, there’s certainly a big difference.” Oh, but I bet there is. Over the course of the past couple of years, Jay has become an expert at the art of lowering and retrieving the cage from the water. The cage is lowered using davits and trailer winches. And the scuba tank required for breathing underwater is already inside the cage, which means that users don’t have to don the equipment and then enter the cage. And one other amenity that Jay thoughtfully included is a handrail inside the cage, which allows white-knucklers to keep their hands inside at all times.
The whole idea behind this enterprise is to see sharks! Book the shark cage for a thrilling experience with Jay Starr on Starr Fish Charters.
NOTE: Sharks are not seen near or around beaches here. They are found only out in deep, colder waters, far off-shore. No one has ever been attacked by a shark in Nantucket Waters! PLEASE swim without any worries.
Book a shark fishing Charter on: • Ty One On Sportfishing 1-508-423-5126 • Nantucket Outfitters 1-917-584-5270 • Starr fish Charters 508-228-6950
Whaleboats by Peter J. Greenhalgh for the Nantucket Historical Association
Peter Vanderwarker Designed and carved by master carver Paul McCarthy and second carver Jennifer Marlow, painted by Jean Petty, Nantucket Carving & Folk Art, Inc. This is a casting from the original carving.
“Since, when the boatsteerer is rowing, there are three oars to starboard against two to port, the midship oar is made longer, in order to balance the purchase. The rowlocks and the oars at the point where they rest in the locks are covered with leather, partly to prevent wear, but mostly to avoid making a noise and so warning the whale. The steering-oar, manned by the officer, is a long one swung on the stern post.”
Whaleboat model “Dandyfunk” built by David Petty
Watercolor Illustration from Journal of the Whaleship Susan Captain Reuben Russell kept this remarkable journal aboard the December 12, 1841-May 28, 1846 voyage of the ship Susan. This is a later journey of the same whaler Susan aboard which Frederick Myrick carved his legendary Susan’s Teeth scrimshaw in 1829. The journal includes many delightful watercolors in Captain Russell’s hand depicting sperm and right whales, whale hunt scenes, two “Nantucket Sleighrides” in which Russell portrays himself standing on the flukes of a harpooned whale towing a whaleboat, tropical island harbors, a large American flag and many whale fluke stamps recording successful capture. Captain Russell displays a rare touch of fancy and humor in his paintings, quite unusual in a whaling captain. Gift of the Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association
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nder a sapphire blue summer sky, above the call of a lone gull floating on a gentle breeze, a booming voice yelling, “Ready to row, ROW,” sounds across the water as a boat propelled by oarsmen skims along. The boat has five oars and a steering-oar. The harpooner, in the bow, pulls a starboard oar, painted with five stripes to indicate its place. Next comes the “bow” oar, to port, painted with four stripes; then the “midship” oar to starboard, three stripes; then the “tub” oar, to port, two stripes; and the last, the boatsteerer with the “stroke” oar, to starboard, one stripe. Welcome aboard the “Wanderer,” a twenty-eightfoot Beetle boat built in 1995—to the exact specifications of those used aboard whaleships in the mid-nineteenth century— commissioned and owned by Susan and James Genthner. Hailing from the seacoast town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Jim had a love of boating that was nurtured by numerous childhood trips with
his grandfather to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. As a young adult, Jim moved to Nantucket and discovered, much to his amazement, that there were no sailboat charters being offered on this island thirty miles out at sea—and his dream became a reality. He and Sue own and operate the Friendship sloop “Endeavor,” a boat Jim built himself. “Every summer, we’d have so many customers who were fascinated by the whaling history of Nantucket, I felt as though I were on a training (teaching) ship,” said Jim. “When I began explaining how easily the whalers could row a whaleboat, we decided Nantucket should have its very own.” Realizing the time commitment it would take to build another boat, the husband and wife team searched up and down the Massachusetts and Maine coasts looking for just the right builder. They found their man in Christopher Emerson, a recent graduate of the Boat Building Landing School in Maine. “He was this young guy fresh out of school with a beautiful shop and lots of tools, but no work,” said Sue. The plan came full-circle when they secured a set of original
A “Nantucket Sleighride” was a term used by Nantucket whalers to describe what occurs immediately following the harpooning of a whale. The whale, realizing it had been harpooned, would attempt to flee and thus drag the whale boat along with it. The speed of the “sleighride” would vary, depending on the size of the whale, with larger whales giving faster rides. The sperm whale was the whale that brought the most thrill, reaching speeds of 23 mph (37 km/h).[1] The resulting thrill ride for the sailors would last as long as the whale could swim before it became exhausted. Once the whale expended its energy, the sailors would kill it and harvest its oil.
Whaleboat model “Dandyfunk” under sail, built by David Petty
Beetle boat blueprints from the mid-1800s by designer Charles Beetle of New Bedford (which, coincidently, is located just across the river from Fairhaven the city that had become the whaling capital of the world after a sandbar began to close the entrance to Nantucket’s harbor), Christopher had the wooden whaleboat completed in just one winter. With the ebb and flow of the seasonal tides between these two well-known whaling ports combined with their love of all things nautical, the Genthners’ boat was aptly christened “Wanderer,” after one of the last whaling barks out of New England. Harkening back to another time and place while embarking on a living-history project, Nantucket school children utilized the boat those first few summers; however, with two young children and a busy sailboat charter-business, Jim and Sue decided to ask the then recently-formed nonprofit Nantucket Community Sailing organization and the well-established Egan Institute of Maritime Studies if they would be interested in developing a partnership. Thus, the Whaleboat Rowing Club was formed. Community Sailing provides the insurance rider for this on-water activity, and only requests that the rowers have a yearly membership with the organization. Paid staff members give their time in the spring and fall to prepare the boat for the season and bring her to her summer berth; they also supply staff each Tuesday evening. Fast-forward to the summer of 2009, where the heavily mustached boatheader Charles C. Gifford III —known to most as Chuck—commands the whaleboat and its five rowers. “In rowing, when it all comes together, you can feel it in your oar; the boat is moving and when you get going at a good clip, it is truly a cool thing.” A Nantucket summer kid and a sailor from birth, in1969 he attended the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School on Penobscot Bay in Maine, where as the oarsman, he rowed boats very similar to the original whaleboats. Chuck knows his way around the boating world and Nantucket’s often challenging harbor; his love of being on the water is contagious. As the five hardy souls under his command respond to his
“Ready to row, row,” they use all their strength to propel the 1,200-pound whaleboat forward, slicing through the sparkling harbor. Currently the Director of Community Relations and Marketing at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Gifford “basically grew up in the NHA’s Whaling Museum, so being able to experience Nantucket today, in the same way in which the whalers did when I learned about whaling, is very exciting.” For a number of years, Chuck was a teacher: “It is great fun teaching others how to row; I love history and I love tying history together with real life. It is sort of like closing that loop between Nantucket’s past and the present . . . rowing a whaleboat links you with the island’s history.” The emphasis is on teamwork as the rowers, required to pull together in a systematic effort, learn the methods used by the original whalers. Despite the cool breeze on their tanned shoulders, the willing athletes perspire, being careful not to “catch a crab” (falling off the bench when you don’t raise your oar out of the water soon
The Whaleboat Rowers normally meet from Memorial Day to Labor Day, on Tuesday evenings at Jetties Beach.
enough). The rowers, one to an oar, develop a system of smooth strokes, knowing when to dig their oars into the blue-green sea while pulling as hard as they can. Rowers feel a special connection with Nantucket’s whaling history as they glide across the harbor under the watchful gaze of the rambling old summer homes lining Hulbert Avenue— experiencing both peace and exhilaration, knowing they are going under their own power, at their own pace. “I row because it is different, interesting and something that is so tied into Nantucket’s past,” said Beth Moyer, who coordinates the once-a-week outings. Growing up outside Philadelphia, Moyer moved to the island in 2007 to work with the Nantucket Historical Association, where she is the Assistant Director of Development and Membership. “I love being out on the water, and it is quite rewarding that the rowing group forces me to make time during the hectic summer months to get to the beach.” Erik Ingmundson also works at the NHA and holds a degree in American Studies. He credits his love of boats to his childhood in Maine. “One of the daily aspects of my job at the NHA is to give lectures about what whaling was like and how whaleboats were used, so having the opportunity to row in a replicated whaleboat gives my talks authenticity. When I describe the whale hunt, I
know the men used every muscle in their backs as they rowed to chase their prey, because I have experienced the same thing.” As two members from Community Sailing bring the whaleboat off its mooring and onto the sandy shore, a core group of enthusiastic rowers and one novice cover themselves with sunscreen. They don life jackets and climb aboard, just as the “Eagle” clears the jetties. The sun is high overhead and the wind is out of the northwest, so the experienced rowers know they will have an easy time as they head across the channel to Coatue, but will have to fight the strong current as they row back around Brant Point. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, whether they have sand in their shoes, share a passion for being out on the water or just enjoy capturing the beauty of the island around them, after roughly an hour, each member experiences a sense of accomplishment, the satisfaction of a job well done and the camaraderie of working together. Perhaps it is the smell of salt on the wind, the warm summer sun, the burst of old- fashioned exercise or the romanticism of going back to a simpler time; whatever the case, the whaleboat rowers are filled with the tranquility and satisfaction of knowing, for a brief moment in
Peter Vanderwarker An original fully-rigged whaleboat on display at the Nantucket Whaling Museum.
time, that they, too, were experiencing firsthand a part of the island’s storied whaling past—an industry that helped put the island on the map, and made Nantucket world-renowned. *Excerpts from “Cap’n George Fred Himself,” by Captain George Fred. Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc., 1928 Peter J. Greenhalgh has lived on Nantucket year-round since 1991. He is the manager of Marketing and Public Relations at the Nantucket Historical Association, and in his free hours enjoys spending time on the water and has helped row the whaleboat a few times! If anyone is interested in joining the Rowing Club, please contact Nantucket Community Sailing, 508-228-6600.
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Nantucket’s long and rich history led the National Park Service to declare the entire island a National Historic District. There are many beautiful sights to see in Nantucket. Whether it is the historical houses, colorful gardens or pristine beaches, sightseeing is always a pleasurable activity. 1800 House
The 1800 House reflects the subdued architectural style of early nineteenth-century Nantucket. Recently restored, the building now houses an innovative educational program dedicated to celebrating and reviving Nantucket’s rich tradition in early American arts and crafts. Immerse yourself in history in this restored 19th- century dwelling. Indulge your hands-on artistic side and learn centuries-old techniques taught by artisans from Nantucket and throughout New England.
8 Mill Street 508-228-1894
African-American Meeting House
The African-American Meeting House, built in the 1820s, is the only public structure remaining on the Island that is identifiably central to the history of the African community of 18th- and 19th- century America. Now owned by the Museum of African-American History in Boston, Mass., this historic landmark was restored between 19971999. A brochure is available with a self-guided walking tour of significant sites regarding the Island’s black heritage, background and importance of this structure. Personal guides for groups of three or more are available by appointment. 29 York Street 508-228-9833
Nantucket Atheneum
The Nantucket Atheneum, the island’s public library, was founded in 1834 to bring together materials, artifacts and speakers, so that information and ideas could be shared by the community. More than 130,000 people visit the Atheneum’s historic 1847 building and the
First Congregational Church
Weezie Library for Children each year. The Atheneum also serves as a cultural center for the Nantucket community. Our special collection of rare books, periodicals, whaling ships’ logs, art and artifacts provides patrons with information about Nantucket’s remarkable history. There is also free access to the library’s 14 computer terminals and wireless connection.
1 India Street 508-228-1110
Egan Maritime Institute
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Oldest House
Old Mill
Maria Mitchell Loines Observatory Housed in and operating from the historic Coffin School at 4 Winter Street, the Egan Maritime Institute presents exhibitions and speakers that address the Institute’s interest in advancing the appreciation of the art, history, literature, architecture and traditions of Nantucket. Each year, a unique exhibition is open to the public Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
4 Winter Street 508-228-2505
First Congregational Church
The Church’s tower offers the best viewpoint anywhere near the town and harbor. Ascending some 94 steps, with a museum of historic photos part way up, the most common first word upon arriving at the top is, “Wow!”
62 Centre Street 508-228-0950
Hadwen House
The Hadwen House was built in 1844-45 under the direction of architect Frederick Brown Coleman for William Hadwen and his wife, Eunice. Its neo-classical façade is the island’s best-known architectural symbol of the prosperity enjoyed by nineteenth-century whaling merchants. Hadwen was a successful whale oil and candle merchant,
whose holdings included the Hadwen-Barney candle factory, now the site of the Whaling Museum. The period gardens behind the Hadwen House are maintained by the Nantucket Garden Club.
96 Main Street
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
Once a quaint waterfront shack, the Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium has grown into a much loved Island resource. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about Nantucket’s marine ecology through first-hand experience with many of the organisms that inhabit our coastal areas. The recently expanded Aquarium complex contains 20 saltwater tanks in three buildings, an orientation area for dry exhibits and small-group instruction and a large “touch-tank” for curious hands. count the eyes of a scallop, watch a channeled whelk feeding on a mollusk or see baby squid hatching.
28 Washington Street 508-228-5387
Maria Mitchell Loines Observatory
Climb a ladder to the eyepiece of a fine old telescope and sample the sights of the distant heavens. Loines is open for public viewing on a regular schedule year-round, and for frequent
special astronomical events.
59 Milk Street Extension 508-228-9273
Maria Mitchell Association
Founded in 1902, the Maria Mitchell Association celebrates the legacy of Nantucket astronomer, librarian and educator Maria Mitchell by continuing her work in education, social reform and scientific research. Maria Mitchell (1818-1889) made an enduring contribution to the progress of women in all fields of science.
4 Vestal Street 508-228-9198
Maria Mitchell House
The birthplace of Maria Mitchell (1818-1889). Visitors to the house catch a glimpse of 19thcentury Quaker life and have the opportunity to learn about diverse topics, including historic preservation, women’s history and Quakerism on Nantucket. Built in 1790, this typical Quaker house has been in the Mitchell family since 1818, the year Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer, was born. Knowledgeable guides lead tours through the house, answering questions about Maria Mitchell, her family and Nantucket history.
1 Vestal Street 508-228-2896
Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum
The Natural Science Museum is home to the Island’s most extensive display of local flora and fauna. Visitors of all ages can explore exhibits on diverse topics, including island geology, birds and marine life. Popular hands-on activities include shell and wildflower identification games and owl pellet dissection. Live snakes, turtles and freshwater fishes are also on display.
7 Milk Street 508-228-0898
Maria Mitchell Vestal Street Observatory
Astronomy has changed since the days when Maria Mitchell scanned the skies for comets, but the Observatory is still a place of discovery. Widely known for its program of supervised undergraduate research, the Observatory hosts internships for young scientists investigating topics of current interest in astronomy, using both telescopes on the site and the best radio and optical telescopes in the nation. Year-round tours feature an outdoor scale-model of the solar system, a planar sundial, sunspot observations (when clear) and a permanent astronomy exhibit. In the summer,
public programs also include children’s classes in astronomy and talks by visiting and resident astronomers. 2 & 3 Vestal Street 508-228-9273
N.H.A. - Research Library
At the Research Library, visitors can find a stateof-the-art library and archive within the walls of the original 1904 poured-concrete structure. This collection features manuscripts and letters, books on maritime history and exploration, ships’ logs, genealogical materials, maps and charts and a 50,000-item collection of photographs.
7 Fair Street 508-228-1655
Quaker Meeting House
The Building was constructed in 1838 as a school for the Society of Friends, or Quakers. It was subsequently converted to a meeting house for the Friends in 1864. Today, the Quaker Meeting House provides an appropriate setting for presenting the story of Nantucket Quakerism. Today, it is still used for regular meetings of the Religious Society of Friends, and is open to visitors. 7 Fair Street 508-228-1655
N.H.A. - Whaling Museum
The Whaling Museum includes a fully-restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory, a grand exhibition hall featuring a forty-six-foot sperm whale skeleton (that washed ashore in ‘Sconset in 1998), a fully rigged whaleboat, a collection of whaling tools and portraits of whaling captains and their wives. Other top-quality galleries display hundreds of the Nantucket Historical Association’s priceless artifacts, its world-class collections of scrimshaw, paintings, furniture, Nantucket lightship baskets, samplers, clothing and the 1850 Fresnel lens from the Sankaty Lighthouse. The Peter Foulger Gallery features yearly changing exhibits and unique seasonal events. Interpretive talks and audiovisual programs are scheduled daily. 15 Broad Street 508-228-1894
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
Lightship baskets are unique to the Island of Nantucket. The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum exhibits and documents examples from the earliest forms created in the first half of the 19th century to present day creations. Throughout the season, the museum exhibits historical and contemporary baskets and provides demonstrations and lectures by experienced basket makers, weavers, historians, scrimshanders
and restoration experts. The museum also contains a large portion of the workshop of well-known basket maker Jose Formoso Reyes (1902-1980), and features a display on how the baskets are made.
49 Union Street 508-228-1177
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the men of the United States Lifesaving Service (USLSS) performed hundreds of rescues off the coast of Nantucket. Tales of the USLSS are filled with heroism, harrowing tales of man versus nature and success in the face of grim odds. Learn more about these brave men who risked everything in selfless acts of courage so that others might live. Experience Nantucket’s fascinating maritime heritage at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum. Drawing on its collection of over 5,000 objects – including period surfboats, beach carts, vintage photographs and more—the museum features new exhibits and family-friendly programs appealing to all ages. An affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.
158 Polpis Road 508-228-2505
Oldest House
The Jethro Coffin House is the oldest Island residence on its original foundation, and the sole surviving structure from the period of Nantucket’s first European settlement. The house was built in 1686 as a wedding gift for Jethro Coffin and Mary Gardner. The sturdy salt-box structure features large first-floor living areas with open hearths and a massive central chimney decorated with a horseshoe motif. Behind the house is a beautiful period kitchen garden, circa 1700, designed and planted in 2006.
Sunset Hill, off of West Chester Street
Old Mill
The Old Mill is the oldest American windmill still in operation. It was built in 1746 and operated as a gristmill until 1892. It is a popular historical attraction for visitors who enjoy watching the original hand-crafted wooden gears use the power of the wind to grind corn into meal.
Mill Hill and Prospect Streets 508-228-1894
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C h i l d r e n ’ s Beach - 1 This very small harbor-side beach is wonderful for children because it has a grass area for play plus a playground. The public landing is here also, where local boats are launched daily—a fun activity to watch! Distance: Short walk from town or short bike ride Surf: No surf Facilities: Lifeguard, restaurant and restrooms
Jetties Beach - 1 The perfect spot to watch the ferry arrive and depart. This large, popular beach allows you long shoreline walks. There are swings and a slide here, along with public tennis courts. The 4th of July fireworks are set off from here! Distance: Beach bus available, moderate walk from town or short bike ride Surf: No surf Facilities: Lifeguards, restaurant and restrooms
Brant Point - 1 This beach overlooks the channel for boats going to and from the harbor. You’ll see plenty of boating activity from this vantage point, and we warn all swimmers to be alert for traffic. In the evening, fishermen cast from the rocks of Brant Point Lighthouse. Distance: Moderate walk from town or short bike ride Surf: No surf, strong current Children should be supervised Facilities: No lifeguard; food and restrooms nearby at Jetties Beach
Dionis Beach- 2 This is a wonderful, expansive beach for families; great for picnics, cookouts (don’t forget to get a charcoal-fire permit from the Fire Dept.), surf-casting and swimming. The surf is mild, the shells plentiful and the dunes beautiful. This beach has the largest dunes on the Island. Please do not climb or drive on the vegetation, as it causes erosion! Four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed only with a town beach sticker. Distance: Three miles by bike from town (bike path available) Surf: Mild Facilities: Lifeguards, restrooms, but no food
Quidnet Beach- 3 This off-the-beaten-path salt water pond has a secluded beach, perfect for a quiet day away from the crowd. Follow the beautiful winding Polpis Road and take the Quidnet road to this special destination.. Distance: Eleven or so miles from town, depending on your route Surf: No surf Facilities: No lifeguard, food or restrooms
Siasconset - 4 This lovely beach borders the village of Siasconset (or informally ’Sconset). It is a large beach, seven miles from the Town of Nantucket. Prevailing winds can cause seaweed to be a problem at times. Distance: Buses from town or seven-mile bike ride on bike path Surf: Moderate to heavy Facilities: Lifeguard, food in nearby ’Sconset town, restrooms in the town, not on the beach
Surfside Beach - 5 This beach is always popular. It is easy to get to via the bike path. Make sure you supervise your children, as the surf can be heavy on some days. Distance: Beach bus or three-mile bike ride on bike path Surf: Moderate to heavy Facilities: Lifeguard, snack bar and restrooms
Cisco Beach- 6 A beautiful out-of-the-way beach, Cisco is also known as the beach for surfing when the “surf is up!” If you don’t have a board, body surfing is great fun here. We would not recommend this beach for small children. Distance: Four-mile bike ride from town (no bike path) Surf: Heavy Facilities: Lifeguards, but no food or restrooms
Madaket - 7 Madaket is the farthest west that you can go to enjoy our beaches. The bike path to get here is very scenic, and if it’s sunsets you’re looking for, this is where to be. The beach is large, lovely and far from town. Distance: NRTA bus from town or five miles by bike (bike path available) Surf: Heavy Facilities: Lifeguards, food and restrooms
Nobadeer Beach- 8 This is a large beach close to our airport, in an out-of-the-way location. Very popular beach. Four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed only with a town beach sticker. Distance: Four or so miles from town, depending on your route Surf: Moderate to heavy Facilities: No lifeguard, food or restrooms
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Bay Scallops by Andrew Spencer
Commercial scalloping seems like a pretty straightforward process. In fact, it sounds down-right easy when you really think about it. You drive a boat around in the harbor, going pretty slowly, and every once in a while you turn on an electric winch and see what comes up.
Think again. For most of us, “scalloping” consists of going to the local fish market and getting a couple of pounds, already shucked and cleaned for us. Then there are the hardy souls who venture out during recreational scallop season, but even they don’t begin to scratch the surface of what it really takes to be a commercial scalloper. After all, recreational season starts in October, when the weather is still beautiful and both the ocean and air temperatures are still nice and comfortable. Not so with the commercial season. First off, think of the weather during commercial scallop season, which runs from November 1 until March 31. Average high temperatures for those months typically hover in the upper thirties. And those are the high temperatures. Factor in the wind and it’s a whole new ballgame. While our summer breezes are typically warm southerlies, the winter wind usually comes out of the north, and averages fifteen to twenty miles-per-hour. So you’ve got cold wind, cold temperatures and, yes,
very cold water – which almost never gets above fifty degrees and is usually closer to forty. It’s easy to sit on the beach in August and think about how easy a living can be made by scalloping, but put those weather factors into perspective. Wind makes waves, and when the water is that cold, those waves coming over the bow of the boat are very cold, and so is the air. And there’s nowhere to hide from it out there on the water. And just like your mail carrier, neither rain nor snow keeps these souls off the water. Unless the air temperature is below twenty-eight degrees, and that’s only because of fishing regulations. Scallops can’t survive in air temperatures below twenty-nine degrees, so any immature scallops that are caught up in the dredges will die before they can get back in the water. And the work is dangerous, too. With all of those moving lines and dredges – not to mention the rocking boat – it’s not too hard to fall off the side of the boat and into that numbingly cold water. Cut hands and bruised shins are part of the daily grind on
Chef Bob’s Scallops One of the best-kept restaurant “secrets” on Nantucket is the restaurant at the Nantucket Yacht Club. The food is some of the best served on the island but, because it’s a private club, many people never get a chance to eat there. Chef Bob McGowan, though, is more than happy to share some of his recipes that have made him a Yacht Club mainstay for nearly two decades. Ingredients: 1 lb Nantucket bay scallops 1 stick butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 stick fresh ginger root lemons Melt butter in skillet and add olive oil. Peel and grate ginger root and add to butter, then sauté for seven or eight minutes over medium heat. Add scallops and sauté until done. Serve with lemon wedge.
Grandmother’s Favorite Scallops
Spencer’s Scallop Stew
My great-grandfather was the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in the 1930’s, and my grandmother spent some of her childhood living in Rome. Despite the fact that she loves Italian food, she hates garlic. When I first made scallops for her, I told her I intended to use garlic, and she said absolutely not. What could I substitute? Leeks weren’t my first thought, but I’m glad I tried them, because this has become one of my favorite go-to recipes for scallops (I still sometimes substitute several garlic cloves for leeks, though. Just don’t tell my grandmother).
This has become a favorite in our house during the fall. It’s a great (and easy) way to feed a lot of people at a party, and the fact that it’s scallops in the stew makes it a seasonal favorite. In the off-season (I mean the scallop off-season, of course), I substitute cod or even chicken for the scallops. Serve with some crusty bread, and this will keep you warm when the nor’easters are howling outside your living room and the fireplace is crackling.
Ingredients: 1 lb Nantucket bay scallops 1 stick butter 1 bunch leeks 1 cup white wine freshly ground pepper lemons Clean leeks thoroughly and cut lengthwise and then dice each section. Melt butter in skillet and sauté leeks for ten minutes over medium heat. Add wine and reduce heat, stirring occasionally for five minutes. Add scallops and sauté for three to five minutes, until scallops are just heated through. Grind pepper over scallops and serve with lemon wedge.
Ingredients: 2 onions, minced 2 celery stalks, minced 1 small bell pepper, minced 2 bunches carrots, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons butter 2 one-pound cans of tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds Nantucket bay scallops 3 cups white wine oregano and thyme to taste Sauté onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic in melted butter in large pot over low heat for about fifteen minutes. Add wine, carrots, tomatoes, oregano and thyme and cook for 30 minutes. Add scallops and simmer for fifteen minutes. Serve with white rice.
a scallop boat, and chapped lips and skin are to be expected. After reading about it, one has to wonder why anybody would really want to take the risk and deal with the misery. It can be a lucrative trade, but there are certainly easier ways to make money on Nantucket, so it can’t be just the money. No, the folks you see out there dragging the harbor in February are out there because it’s in their blood. They do it for the same reason that a dog chases a tennis ball. They can’t tell you why, it’s just part of who they are. And they love being on the water and being in the elements and being part of a rich tradition that is found only on Nantucket. And those of us fortunate enough to partake of their labors are eternally grateful for the scallopers and their fortitude. Next time you’re enjoying your favorite dish of Nantucket bay scallops, remember all that went in to getting them to your table, and thank a scalloper.
this book, was written and photographed by two local men.
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The life span of a bay scallop is two years. Only second-year scallops (those that have already reproduced) are legally allowed to be harvested by fishermen.
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Due to their small size, it takes a lot of bay scallops to make a pound. It’s not uncommon to get 90 - 100 scallops per pound.
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A four-ounce serving of bay scallops has only about 140 calories, but they are packed full of omega-three fatty acids.
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The “meat” of a scallop is actually the mollusk’s adductor muscle, which is the muscle used by the scallop to keep the shell closed.
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Scallops “swim” through the water by rapidly opening and closing their shells, which causes a jet of water to shoot out, thus moving the scallop.
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Nantucket bay scallops are a true delicacy that are found only in the waters around Nantucket and, to a certain degree, Martha’s Vineyard. They are found in some of the world’s most highly-regarded restaurants, as they are highly prized for their sweet taste.
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Nantucket Memories poems and photos by Katy Sternberger
The Sunken Ship The little red dinghy, Called the Sunken Ship, Bobbing gently up and down. Battered and worn by the harsh brine And bound by tattered ropes, It yearns to break free of its anchor And sail off into the sea.
The Ferry A cloudy autumn day, Passengers boarding the ferry. I have been here before in my mind, Sailing across the enthralling sea, The cold, salty air coating my lips. It is sunny when we arrive at Nantucket And my heart stirs with joy.
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___________ American Seasons ___________ Owned and operated by the La Scolas since 2003. The 2010 season will be the restaurant’s 24th season in operation. The focus of the restaurant has been regional, seasonal American cooking. The bar and seasonal outdoor heated lounge are open nightly from 5:30 pm to close. The bar is available for dinner, tapas and signature cocktails. The lounge is perfect for meeting friends and relaxing with a seasonally-inspired cocktail.
80 Centre Street 508-228-7111 • americanseasons.com ________ Arno’s at 41 Main Street ________ Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from April until January, the new Arno’s has a modern edge and an eclectic, seasonal menu aimed to please islanders and visitors alike. Arno’s bar, “the 41,” Features 41 wines by the glass, and owner Chris Morris has committed his menu to pair great, reasonably priced wines with wine-oriented appetizers and entrees.
41 Main Street 508-228-7001 • arnos.net
________ Lo La 41 ________ A global bistro specializing in regional cuisine from countries and cities through which latitude 41º North passes. The intimate bar and restaurant serve a diverse menu including fresh sushi and the best burger found on the island. Lo La’s takeout is located on Broad Street and has burgers, truffle fries and more, to-go!
15 South Beach Street • 508-325-4001 10 Broad Street • 508-325-0282 (take-out) lola41.net
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___________ Brant Point Grill ___________ Nantucket’s premier steak and seafood restaurant overlooks Nantucket’s ever-changing harbor. Sit indoors or out and savor the flavor of the island with a sampler from our raw bar or the BPG Signature Lobster Roll Sliders. Taste classics like Nantucket Crab Cakes or one of the mouth-watering steaks or our specialty Firecone Salmon. Signature cocktails, a great wine list and a casually chic atmosphere complete the experience.
At The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street 508-325-1320 • brantpointgrill.com _____ Captain Tobey’s Chowder House _____ Right on the wharf! Just park your yacht and slip in for good food, great times and even better
___________ American Seasons ___________ Owned and operated by the La Scolas since 2003. The 2010 season will be the restaurant’s 24th season in operation. The focus of the restaurant has been regional, seasonal American cooking. The bar and seasonal outdoor heated lounge are open nightly from 5:30 pm to close. The bar is available for dinner, tapas and signature cocktails. The lounge is perfect for meeting friends and relaxing with a seasonally-inspired cocktail.
80 Centre Street 508-228-7111 • americanseasons.com ________ Arno’s at 41 Main Street ________ Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from April until January, the new Arno’s has a modern edge and an eclectic, seasonal menu aimed to please islanders and visitors alike. Arno’s bar, “the 41,” Features 41 wines by the glass, and owner Chris Morris has committed his menu to pair great, reasonably priced wines with wine-oriented appetizers and entrees.
41 Main Street 508-228-7001 • arnos.net ___________ Brant Point Grill ___________ Nantucket’s premier steak and seafood restaurant overlooks Nantucket’s ever-changing harbor. Sit indoors or out and savor the flavor of the island with a sampler from our raw bar
or the BPG Signature Lobster Roll Sliders. Taste classics like Nantucket Crab Cakes or one of the mouth-watering steaks or our specialty Firecone Salmon. Signature cocktails, a great wine list and a casually chic atmosphere complete the experience.
At The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street 508-325-1320 • brantpointgrill.com _____ Captain Tobey’s Chowder House _____ Right on the wharf! Just park your yacht and slip in for good food, great times and even better drinks. This authentic chowder house offers fresh seafood, ribs, pasta salads and much more. Flat screen TV’s, baseball and football packages make Captain Tobey’s the best place to catch your favorite teams. A harbor-view private room with a full service bar is also available for special occasions.
20 Straight wharf 508-228-0836 ___________ Crosswinds ___________ Watch the airplanes take-off and land as you enjoy breakfast, lunch or a casually elegant dinner at Crosswinds’ newly renovated dining room, bar and airfield patio. We offer traditional favorites and delicious daily specials in a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax, we are the place to go for bigger portions and smaller checks. Full
508.228.7111 www.americanseasons.com 80 Centre Street Nantucket
restaurant + bar
508.228.5550 www.dunenantucket.com 20 Broad Street Nantucket
Languedoc
Bistro
508.228.2552 www.lelanguedoc.com 24 Broad Street Nantucket
Originally a livery for horses and carriages in the 1800’s, the Rose & Crown serves lunch and dinner in a friendly pub atmosphere.
Eclectic Pub Food • Full Bar • Kids Menu
Entertainment Nightly Open Daily 11:30 am
23 South Water St. (Located in town)
228-2595
take-out and children’s menus, too!
At Nantucket Airport 508-228-6005 • crosswindsnantucket.com _______ Downyflake Restaurant _______ Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week, the Downyflake is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. They have been satisfying the appetites of locals and visitors for over 50 years. located mid-island, it is easily accessed by bicycle, car or NRTA bus. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials.
18 Sparks Avenue 508-228-4533 ___________ Dune ___________ The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. We offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials in the dining room, at our our exotic quartzite bar or on our charming patio.
20 Broad Street 508-228-5550 • dunenantucket.com ________ Faregrounds Restaurant ________ Step into a cozy atmosphere at Faregrounds. In the dining room, one can enjoy the diverse and affordable dinner menu and children’s menu. When dinner is over or a lighter fare is what you are hungry for, step across the hallway and enter Pudley’s Pub. The bar area boasts comfortable seating at tables and the bar. Sports is definitely the business of the day, with many big screen TVs for the sports enthusiast!
27 Fairgrounds Road 508-228-4095 • faregrounds.com ___________ Kitty Murtagh’s ___________ In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax and maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at Kitty Murtagh’s. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Entertainment includes traditional Irish music, local bands and DJs. There are two pool tables and international sporting events on their big screen television.
4 West Creek Road 508-325-0781 • kittymurtaghs.com ___________ Languedoc Bistro ___________ Sit at the casual bar or in the bustling café, where one can order anything from their famous cheeseburger to squab. On any given night at Languedoc Bistro, from the balmiest evening in August to the coziest blustery November night,
STRAIGHT WHARF RESTAURANT Boston Magazine’s “Best Island Classic”
Brunch, Lunch & Dinner
Straight Wharf
228-4499
21 Federal New and Traditional American Cuisine 508.228.2121 21 Federal Street Nantucket www.21federal.com
an eclectic mix of locals and visitors, couples and singles, old-timers and newcomers can be found enjoying a perfect night on Nantucket over some of the island’s best food and wine.
24 Broad Street 508-228-2552 • lelanguedoc.com ___________ Mom’s Breakfast ___________ A bountiful breakfast buffet is available each morning in the casual dining room. Begin your day with fresh hot coffee, fruit and pastries and fluffy scrambled eggs or waffles from the chef’s waffle station.
1 Miller’s Lane, at the Nantucket Inn 508-228-6900 • nantucketinn.net ___________ Oran Mór Bistro ___________ Located up a flight of copper stairs in a historic home exsists an intimate bar and three dining rooms with attractive earth-toned decor that are a warm prelude to delicious, beautifully prepared food. The cooking style is one of inspired simplicity; Showcasing native seafood, fresh local produce and naturally raised meats from select farms. Their innovative menus are derived from the changing seasons and their bountiful offerings.
2 South Beach Street 508-228-8655 • oranmorbistro.com
___________ Queequeg’s ___________ Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, Queequeg’s offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room with its warm color scheme and eclectic artwork radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery chose the name in reference to Melville’s character from “Moby Dick.”
6 Oak Street 508-325-0992 • queequegsnantucket.com
___________ Rose & Crown ___________ A livery stable for horses and carriages in the 1800s and Transformed into a restaurant in the 1970’s. Open year-round, they serve lunch and dinner in a fun, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The menu is best described as “Eclectic Pub Food.” After the kitchen closes, the Rose & Crown becomes Nantucket’s only downtown nightclub. A great venue for post-wedding reception parties, bachelor / bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners.
23 South Water Street 508-228-2595 • theroseandcrown.com ___________ Ships Inn ___________ This fine restaurant can be found in the 1831 historic home of whaling captain Obed Starbuck.
The cozy, candlelit dining room is the perfect hideaway on a cool Nantucket evening. It sets the stage for the creative yet classic food presented by owner Mark Gottwald. While loyal to the classic technique of the French, he understands the importance of the American Brasserie. Set sail for a memorable evening at the Dory Bar. 13 Fair Street 508-228-0040 • ShipsInnNantucket.com ______ Straight Wharf Restaurant _____ This has been an Island destination for serious wine and food lovers for over thirty years. the menu showcases seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean technique, with an emphasis on New England seafood and Island-grown produce. The waterfront deck with its panoramic views is a lovely setting for al fresco dining. Straight _____
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Nantucket has a very short season, therefore each reservation is treated with great importance. Restaurants that suggest reservations do so for your convenience. If you are going to cancel a reservation, please call the restaurant as far in advance as possible so that they may fill your vacated seats. This courtesy would be greatly appreciated.
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228.4291 149 Lower Orange Street
www.fooods.com
Take-out
specialities ___________ Annye’s Whole Foods ___________ One of the friendliest stores on Nantucket! They provide a convenient, complete whole foods market, filled with the most delicious foods they can find. You’ll find the best in organic and whole foods groceries, including poultry, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables and wines from Italy, France and California. They also have a great selection of freshly prepared organic takeout.
14 Amelia Drive 508-228-4554 • annyes.com ___________ Cowboy’s ___________ Nantucket’s best deli. All food is made on-site with fresh ingredients to give you the ultimate in flavor and satisfaction. Sandwiches to go or eat on there outdoor patio. They also have a large selection of prepared meals ready for you to take home. Whether you need provisions for the beach or are planning the ultimate summer barbeque, be sure to think of Cowboy’s.
7 Bayberry Court 508-228-8766 • cowboysmeatmarket.com
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________ Foood for Here & There ________ Foood’s makes its own pizza dough, sub rolls, cookies and brownies fresh on the premises daily. Foood’s atmosphere is very casual, with the feel of old Nantucket. Nothing fancy, just great food at fair prices served by friendly staff.
149 Lower Orange Street 508-228-4291 ___________ The Muse ___________ Home of the world famous “Air Band!” The Muse is Nantucket’s source for live entertainment with a rich history in bands and DJs from around the world. Come test your luck with Keno or the Lottery. Or just relax on the way back from a long hard day at the beach. Check out our full menu made to order. Dine in, take-out or delivery. Not to mention the “Best Pizza on the Island!” Swing by for a wicked good time!
44 Surfside Road 508-228-MUSE • 228-muse.com
___________ Dancing Pickle ___________ The place to get your breakfast burrito, coffee and newspaper in the morning. Freshly made sandwiches for the beach or fishing trip!! Cheeseboards for your cocktail parties that pair nicely with our unique selection of wine and beer.
__________ Pickle, Pickle ___________ Stroll along Straight Wharf and stop into Pickle Pickle. We are open for breakfast and lunch daily. Fresh pastries, bagels, The Breakfast Burrito and hot or iced coffee. Worthy salads and sandwiches for boating or the beach. Individual pizzas and stromboli. Award winning chowder and fresh baked breads. Assortment of desserts along with our famous cupcakes!
118 Old South Road 508-825- 7425 • thedancingpickle.com
7 Old South Wharf 508-825-9866 • thedancingpickle.com
A year-round anchor to the Strip, conveniently located near Steamship Wharf. Stubby’s features
“good food cheap!”
Offering a wide variety of quick breakfasts, sandwiches, great burgers, fabulous fries, salads and beverages all available to go. Open seven days a week, 6:30 am to 2:00 am in season.
228-0028
8 Broad Street
___________ Provisions ___________ Home of the Turkey Terrific! Open everyday for breakfast, homemade pastries, hot and iced coffee, cappuccino, wholesome sandwiches, picnic fixings, soups, salads and all that you need for lunch at the beach. Next to the ferry, Provisions is your first and last stop on Nantucket. Located on Straight Wharf behind the Gazebo.
Straight Wharf, 3 Harbor Square 508-228-3258 ___________ Siam To Go ___________ A unique snack bar located inside Nantucket Ice Rink, offering Thai cuisine made with the freshest ingredients at reasonable prices. All Thai foods dishes are homemade and lightly-prepared with strong flavorful components. They also offer a snack bar menu that includes hot dogs, cheeseburgers, mozzarella sticks, fries and much more.
1 Backus Lane, inside Nantucket Ice 508-228-7426 • siamtogonantucket.com ______ Stubby’s _____ Stubby’s features a wide variety of quick breakfast sandwiches, deluxe burgers, finger foods and Jamaican specials. All items are available to go.
8 Broad Street 508-228-0028 ___________ Thai Kitchen ___________ Fresh, authentic thai food, prepared to order (all orders must be called in and picked up). Lunch is grab-and-go. from 11am-2:30pm. Kitchen opens for dinner at 4:30pm, advanced orders may be placed. A convenience store offering wine and beer and much more.
12 Nobadeer farm Road 508-228-6661 thaikitchen.food.officelive. com _________ Walters Delicatessen _________ A New York-style delicatessen, serving fantastic fresh-baked breads, oven-roasted premium meats, outstanding deli salads and a pickle of course! Hearty morning breakfast sandwiches on warm Kaiser rolls and delicious freshly-baked bagels.
Steamboat Wharf, 10 Broad Street 508-228-0010
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Jill Sandole
A Novel I sland Novelist
By Marie-Claire Rochat
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very once in a while, an article will appear in the local paper about an island artist whose work is appearing in a big-name New York gallery or a singer who left the stage at Nantucket High only to wind up the soloist in a center for performing arts on a distant shore. Live on Nantucket long enough, and it is likely you will recognize the name of a neighbor in the shade of the spotlight – a neighbor like Andrew Spencer who, without attracting much attention, has made a real mark in the world. Spencer is a published author of three books - the two most recent have offered glimpses into the corporate greed that has rocked the foundations of our nation’s economic system. Spencer matter-of-factly claims to have no talent as a creative writer - which is an unexpected comment given his success. While common sense might dictate brushing off his remark under the presumption that he is simply being modest, his candor and straightforward disposition suggest that there may be something to his confession. We are sitting in a booth at a popular island coffee shop on a raw winter afternoon on Nantucket, where Spencer has lived year-round since 2002, and we are discussing his first book,
all of these publications are available on the island and nationally.
“Veneer,” a murder mystery set on the island. “Quite frankly,” he explained, “when I finished the book, I looked at it and thought it was one of the best things ever – but now when I look at it, I want to re-do it. I honestly think that it is a really good story, but it just needed a better writer.” “People call me a writer,” he continued,” but I am not. I am more like a court stenographer. ‘Veneer’ was the execution that made me realize that creative writing wasn’t my thing.” Okay, so he has no formal education in creative writing – with the lowly exception of one creative writing class in high school – but what he does have is dogged determination and a healthy dose of confidence. He shares his successes and shortcomings with equal ease and is quick to joke about his foibles – and the ground he had to cover before establishing himself in a successful and rewarding career. For the last four years, Spencer has worked as Vice President for Creative Management Group, a full service, global talent management / communications agency representing professionals seeking to launch new ventures or market
new products. It is in his role with the company that he was introduced to former Bear Stearns executive Bill Bamber. Together, they co-authored “Bear Trap: The Fall of Bear Stearns and the Panic of 2008” – Spencer’s second book and, in his own words, his preferred genre. “One part of what I do for CMG is step in if we have a client who wants to write a book,” he said. “This type of writing involves zero creativity on my part. I basically transcribe what is told to me.” Bamber, a former executive for Bear Stearns, had approached CMG in early 2008 about writing a book that would serve to disclose the goingson at the onetime formidable financial institution. Spencer and Bamber met for several days in New York where, recalled Spencer, he was given a crash course in derivatives. He returned home, undaunted by the three month deadline. After countless emails and phone calls (some days, there were 200 exchanges between the co-authors) and 45 days, Spencer completed his second book. “I was fortunate to be working with someone like Bill [Bamber],” Spencer said. “I didn’t know anything about this stuff. He had the patience of a hundred people!” While in the midst of this project, Spencer got a call from a seasonal resident of the island, John Falcetta. A former AIG executive convicted of fraud , Falcetta had agreed to “tell all” to
prosecutors as part of his plea bargain. Now, he wanted to share his own story with the public. He had read a story in The Nantucket Independent about Spencer and the Bear Stearns project, and knew he had found his author. “I was absolutely confounded by what he told me,” said Spencer. “This is the kind of story that if you tried to write it as a novel, nobody would buy it because they’d think it could never have happened.” “Tower of Thieves” was published this winter by New York -based Brick Tower Press. It’s all true, said Spencer of the story he tells, and it’s not pretty. Spencer fidgets a lot, runs his fingers through his tousled red hair and readjusts the fit of his cap, which bears the logo of the Figawi sailboat race. He doesn’t look like the type who would write books on such heady subjects – and that suits him just fine. He didn’t move to the island almost ten years ago to be a writer, he moved to Nantucket to figure out what he wanted to do. After finishing graduate school in Texas, Spencer returned to the summer playground of his youth (his great, great grandfather had built a house on the Cliff), where he took a seasonal job selling trinkets at the Sunken Ship. Unemployed for the winter, he jumped at a chance to work for a start-up
publication, N Magazine, under the editorship of Bill Ferrall. He did a little writing – he penned a short piece on Livingston Taylor - but mostly did whatever needed to be done to get the first issues of the magazine published and distributed. “I more or less did the work that nobody else wanted to do,” he said. One of the most difficult jobs that he ever took on, however, was during that early point of his writing career. “David Halberstam had written a piece for ‘N’ [Magazine] and we needed to cut about two thousand words,” recalled Spencer. “Here I was, editing the work of a guy who had won a Pulitzer!” At the same time, he began working for USAir. He took the job for its steady paycheck and perks; he could never have known that it would open the door to opportunity. Sitting at Le Languedoc having dinner one night, he overheard the remarks of a gentleman next to him, complaining about the high-priced fare from the island to New York. Spencer offered him a comp ticket. The man was Alan Morell, the CEO of CMG Holdings. A friendship ensued and then Spencer asked him for a job. “I sent him an email saying that I had zero qualifications and basically had no knowledge about the work he did – and said tell me what to do, and I’ll do it.” While his no-nonsense approach wasn’t an instant sell, Spencer’s persistence paid off and Morrell assigned him a project. Spencer seized the
opportunity. Working with two women who had approached CMG with the idea for a children’s book, Spencer not only got a publisher to sign the deal for a multi-book series based on the concept, the team has a toy line and animated television series in the works. The Jacabee Readers are set to be introduced this year. At the time of our interview, Spencer was working on several projects with Best Buy’s charitable organization, “@15,” as well as on a book project with Dr. John Whyte, chief medical expert on the Discovery network. He gets a steady stream of emails from people with book proposals, longing to sign on as clients; very few are strong enough to warrant consideration. Spencer doesn’t work out of an office, preferring to write at the coffee shop where we sit, or in the spare bedroom in the home he shares with his partner, Jill Sandole. He likes the idea of being so mobile; “I just need my laptop and access to an airport,” he said. Spencer finds life on Nantucket pretty gratifying. He enjoys walks with his Springer Spaniel, Charlotte, fishes when he can get out on a boat and sails every chance he gets. He travels some for business, only occasionally for pleasure. His day-to-day existence is about as far removed as it can be from the downward spiral of corporate America about which he has written, and that is just fine with him. Andrew Spencer has found what he was looking for when he came to Nantucket: he has found something really interesting to do.
Andrew with Charlotte on the docks.
Weddings Island
IslandWeddingsOnline.com
2010
location You know who you are going to marry,
the engagement ring is on your finger and everyone is excited for you. What type of wedding ceremony and reception do you want? Where do you want them? Most of you are reading this because you have decided to have a destination wedding and the destination is Nantucket Island! What a magical location. Your guests are going to feel as if they are on vacation and you get to come back to celebrate your anniversary! If the ceremony is to be in a church, now is the time to see if the date you have in mind is available. Or you may want a beach ceremony, or for it to be at your reception site. So book the venue and the minister! I guarantee that once you reserve this, you will start to feel like a real wedding is going to happen! Then you can start to think about other things, like music, photographer, caterer, rehearsal dinner site, guest list, gown and oh, so much more! But one step at a time in creating your perfect day!
ceremony • rehearsal dinner • reception
location, location, location . .
seaside
tent
Having a seaside ceremony is very “Nantuckety,” and why not take advantage of the beautiful backdrop? Half of your decorating is done for you! A beautiful arch or canopy of flowers or urns filled with cascading flowers and beach grass is all you need.
A white tent on your property or at the beach has the makings of a fairy-tale wedding. An excellent array of tents are available, and the owners of the tent companies are willing to consult with you to determine the size and style that will suit your wedding budget.
Your aisle can be made by chairs alone set directly on the sand. It can be marked by shells or starfish. You could have a boardwalk for an aisle, very beachy indeed!
Since many couples choose to have an outdoor reception, tent rentals are an important consideration with unstable Northeast weather. An Island spring, for instance, is unlike springtime on the mainland. The weather in April and May can be like a continuation of winter – or the sun may shine on delicate flowers and tender new leaves and grass.
Since the setting is informal, you do not need a full complement of chairs for your guests. Some of the younger guests can stand behind the rows of set-up chairs. Think about supplying flip-flops for your guests to wear onto the beach. Provide dip buckets of water or just face cloths that they can use to dust the sand off of their feet as they leave the beach.
Summertime, on the other hand, is a safer time for weddings. The weather is more predictable and pleasant, but having a tent on reserve is a must. Be sure to have space heaters and sides that roll down should the weather take a turn for the worse.
venue
at home
A wedding location can be as varied as colors chosen for brides for their weddings. After October, receptions are generally moved indoors due to the cold and inclement weather. On Nantucket, it can be an in-town restaurant, a historical site (the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the Lifesaving Museum in Polpis, the Atheneum library garden) or on the lawn of a seaside resort such as the White Elephant or The Wauwinet. Not to be forgotten is the true beach wedding at The Galley.
Some brides are lucky to have parents with a summer home or one of their own. It seems only natural that they might want to have the wedding ceremony at home either inside or out on the lawn.
There are a variety of indoor reception sites, ranging from restaurants and waterfront hotels to intimate historic inns. All are familiar with brides and grooms, and will go out of their way to meet your needs. In fact, many establishments even have their own coordinator on staff. The site should be booked as soon as the date has been set and the church or wedding location has been reserved.
If you choose to have the reception there also, you are spared the expense of transporting guests from the ceremony to the reception. It is more relaxing and intimate to be at your family home.
Depending on the number of guests and the size of the house, it is a comfortable place to have things set up. Just call a party rental company to provide chairs and you are all set. The florist will come to you.
Having a home venue can, in fact, be a choice just for the rehearsal dinner. Something to consider!
inv i t a t i o n s , guests & a t t e n d a n t s Who do you want to celebrate
this milestone with you? What best friends and relatives do you want by your side to attend to you? Who do you want as guests to affirm your vows with you? Is it to be just your party, or will your parents have a complement of their friends? Most often it is a nice mix of both. After all, they are probably paying for the event! The best approach is for everyone to write out who they want to be invited and then compare lists. Each list should have two sections, the “must have” and then the “hope to have.” Once this is done, look at the size of your venue and the money in your pocketbook, and that will tell you if everyone can come or if the lists need to be cut.
invitations • guests • attendants
invitations, guests & attendants ...
invitations
guests
The invitation should be simple yet elegant. Remember to include all of the people involved in the wedding itself, and to address them properly. Be sure to indicate if you’re inviting the children of the family or if a single person can bring a guest.
The number of guests invited is mainly dependent upon finances. If you have a huge family and multiple friends between the two of you, cutting costs somewhere else should be considered so that everyone you want can be included. Are children to be invited? Are all single friends allowed to bring a guest? Are parents inviting the golfing buddies and your mom’s bridge cirle? There will be tough choices. If faced with too many on the guest list, you can look at a category that could be cut on both sides of the family, such as everyone from work - just the ones you socialize with all the time is enough.
Engraved invitations take at least four weeks to print; order 8-10 weeks in advance of wedding date and mail 4-6 weeks before the wedding. Save-the-Date cards should be mailed 6-12 months ahead of the date. Order a few more invitations than you think you will need - they can be used for keepsakes and last-minute guests. Try to get the envelopes before the invitations so you can start addressing immediately. Buy romantic / appropriate stamps. Order stationery at the same time you order invitations - thank-you notes and personal stationery engraved with your new name or initials, place cards, napkins and matches.
In the end, you will end up with a special group that will share the day. Consider what your guest book will be. Be creative to remember who was there.. How about your invitation with an over-sized mat that guests can sign or a photo booth with the shots pasted into an album and messages signed next to their photos?
attendants
children
These are the friends or family who are closest to you and who will be supportive during the planning process. They do not need to be the people whose wedding you were an attendant in. It may be your sister or brother or your best friend. Your maid of honor and best man will be your “go to” people, helping you with tasks and decisions throughout the palnning process.
In England, the wedding attendants are primarily children. Remember Princess Diana’s wedding and the multitude of children who preceded her down the aisle?
Plan on giving all of them a gift. This can be done at the bridal luncheon or the bachelor party. If not then, do this at the rehearsal dinner when all of them are present. Try to give something useful yet personal. It could be something monogrammed or the same gift but in different colors. Bridesmaids could be given necklaces to wear on the day of the wedding. Try to have an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. If you don’t, have them walk down the aisle singularly. Don’t leave someone out just because you think you need pairs.
Children add charm to a wedding, but they can also add the unexpected. For that reason, you need to have a back-up plan and a sense of humor. They may refuse to walk down the aisle, run instead of walk or just refuse to do what is expected of them. Have someone in the wings to help in case they panic. Consider a support system for them. Maybe a younger child holds a junior bridesmaid’s hand, two children hold hands together or a parent walks down with the little one. Giving children a task also helps. Dropping rose petals, holding a flower and putting it in a basket at the head of the aisle - all will keep them focused. Have them stay in place if the ceremony is short, or else go to a seat. Expect the unexpected, but only if you can laugh.
what to think about ... What if I have planned a ceremony on the beach and a reception in my family’s garden? What if the weather doesn’t co-operate?
If it rains, how do I get guests from one location to another or just in and out of cars without getting wet?
Should I pay the bill for my guests’ rooms since I am having a destination wedding?
How do I get guests from one locatin to another?
You have dreamt of your wedding on the beach, it has always been that way in your mind. But what if the weather doesn’t co-operate? You need to have a “Plan B.” You can’t just set up a tent on the beach, so an inside venue for the ceremony must be in place.
Buy umbrellas ahead of time and give them out to special guests if they are not used. You can have a bridal company (find one online) that will monogram your wedding date on them. Have people ready to hold umbrellas over guests’ heads.
You may have room inside the house or at the reception location. Just have “Plan B” ready to go hours ahead of time. And let your wedding planner assume this responsibility. That is why it is worth hiring one. You or your family do not need to worry over this!
If you are trying to figure out how to get yourself from one spot to the next without ruining those white satin Manolos, put on a pair of rain boots in a crazy design and walk through the puddles with your gown held high! Make sure the photographer gets a photo of that! It may seem stressful at the moment, but you will laugh at it later!
Absolutely not! You will offer suggestions for how to travel to the wedding location, where they can stay, eat or what they can do, but you are not responsible for their bills. You are only responsible to feed them for the wedding lunch or dinner, and possibly the morning brunch.
Nantuket is capable of many senarios. Have an in-town church wedding and choose an in-town reception site, and then guests can walk from the church. This is a festive event. You can give guests balloons as they leave the church to carry down the street; bottles of bubbles to blow in the wind; or delicate bells to ring as they walk. The bride and groom may choose to walk ahead of them. It certainly is an event to see a bride and groom walking down the street. Some brides have been known to pause in the middle of Main Street for a memorable photograph. Of course, all traffic is happy to stop!
If the ceremony is to be outside in the garden, same senario; set up a tent in the garden. The tent rental companies will accommodate you by having a tent on stand-by! Watch the forecast and let the tent people know the day before if they are to set one up. Yes, there is a “stand-by” fee, but it’s worth it!
Set up a wedding website (find companies for this online) where you can give suggestions for accommodations (list approximate price range and distance from ceremony site). Another suggestion is to include this information in your Save-the-Date cards. Some hotels or guest houses will block off a number of rooms for your guests until a certain date. Ask if this is possible and then let your guests know the deadline. On Nantucket, a group of people may find that renting a house together is very cost effective and a great deal of fun to all be together. Everyone will have a different price point, so let them book their own accommodations.
There are many companies available to transport your guests comfortably from one location to another. Vans, buses and antique cars are available depending upon the number of people needing transportation.
What type of activities do I plan for my guests when they are here for the weekend?
There are a number of ways to get to Nantucket. Should I give my guests this information?
Are there historical places to get married on the Island?
Have a welcome basket or packet for each guest and have it delivered to wherever they are staying. Appoint people that want to help you to do this, or your wedding planner will make arrangements for this. In it, you should have an itinerary for each day of the wedding weekend. Let guests know the time and place of wedding events, and the rest of the time is their free time. Offer a list of suggested activities and places to eat their meals.
Getting in your car and driving to Nantucket is not an option, and the Island has its own quirks, such as fog, high winds and high seas, that can deter even the locals from getting on and off “The Rock.”
Since Nantucket is steeped in history, having a historical location for your wedding only makes sense. There are many locations for this. Check out our reception guide, located on the last few pages. You will need to provide your own caterer for these locations.
Your guests need to watch the weather (not a problem in the summer!) as boats and planes can be canceled. Be sure they are aware of this.
One can take the plane from Boston, New York or Cape Cod. Another option is to Include a guide for them, and take a boat. There are two they are sure to discover many boatlines: the Steamship things they will want to do on Authority or the Hy-Line. their own. Either will bring you here Suggestions: “quickly” on a fast ferry, which sightseeing tours takes one hour from Hyannis, bike rentals MA. The other option is the harbor tours slow boat (which also carwhale watches ries cars). This trip takes two museum tours hours and fifteen minutes. fishing charters Even thought it may seem long, it is very relaxing and it eases you into the slower pace of life that you will find once you are here. Boats will go if it is foggy, but planes will not. Planes may fly in high winds, but boats may be canceled. Watch the weather forecast.
The Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum in Polpis is a serene setting that looks out onto emerald green marsh grass that softly dances when a gentle breeze blows. Guests can enjoy the inside of museum while cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served. Another facility steeped in history is the Nantucket Whaling Museum, which hosts weddings throughout its entire space. Tables can be set up a number of ways for your guests. The use of the space is yours. The Nantucket Atheneum has a large space, in which functions can be held. This building is located right in the middle of town. If you are married at an in-town church, it would be convenient to walk to your reception if held here.
idea #1 Getting guests to the ceremony and then to the reception requires hiring transportation services. There are limousine services and buses available. One of the most unique is Nantucket Island Buggies, where you have multiple antique cars to choose from (including a vintage New York taxi).
idea #2 Booking in the shoulder season may save you some money. Yes, the weather is a little riskier, but what the heck, it’s going to be a joyous event no matter what it’s like outside. Besides, rain is supposed to be good luck for a marriage! If you can be flexible, this may save you some money. Ask the venue manager and see if there are any discounts. It never hurts to ask. If not, I am sure you will find some other ways to cut some costs.
A Lon g W e e k e n d One must think of the church, Save-the-Date cards, the invitations, the reception site, the caterer, flowers, the gown, shoes, attendants’ dresses, tuxedos, rings, special ribbons, the garter, hairdos, manicures, the trousseau, party favors, tabletop linens, the wedding cake, thank-you gifts and, finally, something borrowed and something blue. Once all the planning is done and the wedding comes off without a hitch, what remains is a dress, rings, an album of photographs and, most importantly, memories. With a weekend wedding, you will have many memories. Wedding planning actually begins in childhood, when little girls are read fairy tales. Weddings take on a magical quality, and every little girl anticipates hers. Years later, in middle and old age, through many anniversary celebrations retold, the day is relived. A wedding is an event of magnitude, a life milestone! Can you imagine this much planning for a three-to four-hour event? That is why planning and preparing for a wedding consumes months, if not years. The task is nothing short of monumental! “Nantucket style weddings� are the best. They span three to four days, not three to four hours. What a wonderful way to remember this milestone in your life!
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Nantucket wedding lets the wedding couple, their family and friends enjoy each other and the Island in a relaxed manner. To plan a long weekend away from work and family, your guests definitely need advance notice. This is where Save-the-Date cards are a must. Plan to send them out nine to twelve months before the wedding. Nantucket is a resort, and rooms book far in advance of the season. With notice, family and friends can plan their mini-vacation on Nantucket! Ask lodging establishments to block off a group of rooms for you for a certain length of time. Most are willing to do this. Personally check out any place that you are recommending. You can then send a list of these places (along with a price range) with your Save-the-Date card.
ding planner. Don’t feel pressured to be everywhere at once. “Nantucket By the Sea,” an event-decorating business (508-228-3866), does personalized welcome packages for wedding or corporate guests. Attach a personal note to the package so your guest feels welcomed by you, even if you can’t be there to greet them. Be sure to include this magazine in your welcome packets. It provides a wealth of information for your guests. You can order them on NantucketOnline.com.
Your special weekend begins with the arrival of your guests to the Island. They will come to the Island by plane or boat, and definitely at various times. Be sure to designate a few people to pick up special guests. Let the others make their way to hotels via taxi. You may be able to greet some of your guests, but their arrival time may occur during your bridal luncheon, facial, manicure or final consultation with the wed-
One day before the wedding, plan an early morning fishing trip for the groomsmen (at the dock by six or seven a.m.) and a morning at a spa for the bridesmaids (along with a catered continental breakfast). After a relaxing morning, the bridal luncheon will take place and then you can meet up with your husband-to-be.
Remember that you want to relax before your wedding. If you don’t, it will show in your wedding photos!
Arrange activities for your guests to enjoy that are unique to Nantucket. Try to find free or inexpensive
things for guests to do. A list of suggested activities can be included in the welcome basket placed in each guest’s room prior to their arrival. If there are events that need pre-booking, add a list of them to your Save-the-Date card or do a separate mailing. Have guests respond back by a certain date, so that you can book it. If a group event is offered to all guests, they should not pay for it, you should. A relative or friend may offer to host an event for all guests. What a nice gift that would be! Everyone has arrived! The festivities begin with the Friday night welcome party, usually hosted by the groom’s family. It can be a simple yet elegant event, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; casual with a clambake; or elaborate with a candle-lit sit-down dinner. Whatever you choose, the most important thing is that both family and friends get acquainted. Make sure the music is not too loud, as you want to promote conversation. Softer background
music is best. No one needs to dance tonight; they will at your wedding tomorrow! Think about starting early, so that you can go out and party at some of the local establishments afterwards. There are some great local spots! A wedding is history, a new family’s history. The beginning of a new life with someone and all that comes after it. It is one of the three main events of life, keeping company with birth and death. Many tears are shed at all three, certainly happy ones at the wedding. The wedding ceremony dates back through the ages. It is celebrated with many traditional components: the veil (symbolizing chastity and submission), the ring (a vein was thought to go from the fourth finger to the heart), bridesmaids and groomsmen (reinforcement when weddings were done by capture), flowers (a symbol of fertility) and food (a celebration feast). All of these are carefully planned and chosen for your wedding day, assuring that your wedding has your
personality. Time seems suspended when one sees the bride in her gown and veil before she takes that first step down the processional aisle, be it at a church, on a lawn or at the beach. It is a moment in time never to be forgotten by all who witness it. A breakfast is held on Sunday morning. The bride’s family or a close friend may host it. This is the last opportunity to thank all who have come to share your personal day. Family and friends can say goodbye to each other. Let guests know that a breakfast is part of the wedding itinerary when you send out your Savethe-Date cards. If you want a sit-down breakfast, you will need a reply card. If you want it to be casual, plan a breakfast buffet that spans a three-hour time period (8-11am), allowing guests to eat whenever it is convenient. Guests leaving early will come at the start and others will arrive later, wanting to sleep in. Your wedding will be memorable if done in a Nantucket style ~ a long, leisurely event that spans several days!
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a n a n t u c k e t wedding is days of fun mid-week
thursday
friday
The bride and her family arrive to finalize details with the florist, caterer and wedding planner. Have your mother or maid of honor with you. Maybe go out for a nice lunch before you go to some of the appointments, as you do not want to be stressed. The details you are attending to now are the final ones. These final touches personalize your wedding. All the “little things”seem more important now that the date is finally here!
The wedding party arrives. The bridesmaids and groomsmen should spend some time alone with the wedding couple before guests arrive later in the week. Make these people feel how special they really are to you. You have decided to make these few the most important at your wedding. Plan a day at the beach. A beach picnic to Great Point during the day then a trip to Madaket in the early evening with a picnic dinner to watch the sunset. After that, hit the bars for a fun evening. This night will be one for all of you to remember. Maybe this will become an annual event with these special people.
All the guests arrive and they are welcomed at a cocktail reception or dinner party (or clambake!) after the church rehearsal. The rehearsal dinner is customarily given by the groom’s family. You may find that they will pay, but ask that you make all the arrangements since you know and have been dealing with vendors. I know, just one more thing, but it is hard for out-of-towners to make plans when it is a destination wedding. Your wedding planner can call them directly once you have a venue chosen, and they can decide on some of the details (food, music, etc.).
saturday The day has finally arrived! The wedding ceremony is today or tonight. Evening weddings do make for a more relaxing day for the bride and groom. There is more time to have hair done or play a round of golf! Guests can do their “thing” in the morning. Some guests may even arrive mid-day. If it is a morning wedding, then a luncheon will probably be the menu that is planned.
sunday A farewell breakfast is held to say goodbye to your guests and to thank them for sharing your wedding with you. This time is relaxing, no formalities and no specific time for all to be there. Set a time that breakfast will be served and guests can arrive at their leisure (from 8-11am). This time frame will allow guests to come if they are getting an early plane or boat, and some can sleep in if traveling later.
flowers Flowers will make your wedding
beautiful, so spend extra on them! They will add beauty and fragrance. There are not many events that are so punctuated by flowers as a wedding. Put them everywhere for impact. This does not mean that they need to be overpowering, but just beautiful, subtle statements tastefully done. No matter how you use them, flowers will be something your guests and you will remember! Flowers in tall urns, glass vases on the table, kissing balls or cascading topiaries are but a few of the ways flowers can enhance your wedding, whether it be at the church or the reception. Choose some flowers that are fragrant to fill the air with scent and others for the impact of their form or color. Having a single color palette, used in different shades, is a sophisticated presentation. Soft colors for spring, vibrant fresh colors for summer, warm tones for autumn and crisp or crimson colors for winter. These are but a few ways to choose. But there are no real rules, so let your desires dictate something that you will love. Your florist will guide you to what is available in your season.
bouquets and boutonnieres • church • reception
flowers, flowers, flowers . . .
bouquets
boutonnieres
Your wedding bouquet should have elements that tell about your personality. Should the bouquet be traditional (round and compact) or have the feel of a looser design, as if the flowers were just picked from the garden? To make a dramatic statement, you can choose a few stems of calla lilies tied with a ribbon or a bouquet made up of all one type of flower such as hydrangeas, the Nantucket favorite.
The groom and groomsmen will wear a single flower, usually one chosen from the bride’s bouquet. Make the groom’s boutonniere different from the groomsmen – his should be more personalized, as a gift from the bride to him.
Your color palette will influence your choice of flowers to some extent. We are lucky to have most flowers available to us year-round, but check with your florist first if you are really set on something. It is best to choose three colors to start with and then add to that if need be. If you have decided on a one-color palette, choose flowers with different textures to keep bouquets and arrangements from looking flat. You will, of course, be confined by budget, so talking with your florist about costs of different flowers will help you to make the final decisions.
Consider boutonnieres for fathers, grandfathers, readers, siblings and anyone else that is special to you who you want to distinguish. These do not have to match the bridal bouquet. It is a nice gesture and will make that person feel special. Corsages or wrist corsages are given to the mothers and grandmothers, as well as to anyone else that you want to remember. These can coordinate with their outfits rather than matching the wedding flowers.
down the aisle
on the table
Flowers decorating the aisle (ends of church pews or the outside chairs) add beautiful color and festivity to the ceremony. You can choose to decorate each row, every other row or just the front rows where the family will be sitting. When chairs are placed in a yard or on the beach, it looks pretty to swag the entire back aisle with ribbon, tulle or a flower garland. It makes for a pretty photograph.
Who would think that choosing something so lovely as flowers would cause so much of a dilemma? The reason for that is that there are so many shapes and colors to choose from, not to mention that it is a huge component of the look and feel of your wedding; flowers set the tone for the whole event. An orchid would look out of place at a casual wedding, just as wildflowers would look out of place at a formal wedding. Let your floral consultant guide you even when you think you have some definite ideas. They will be able to add some additional ideas that you may not have thought about. When you meet, bring color swatches (go to the hardware store for paint chips) to better coordinate the colors you want.
Will your flower girl drop petals on the aisle as she walks in front of you or should they already be sprinkled on the aisle? An aisle on the beach can be marked by starfish or white clam shells. Do you want guests to have rose petals to throw at you as you walk out of the church or down the aisle after being married (only if an outdoor wedding)? They are biodegradable and look pretty as they float down and settle on your veil. Birdseed, although nice, does hurt when tossed, and sometimes goes down your gown!
Also think about re-purposing your wedding flowers. Think of places you can send them: a hospice program, a hospital, a nursing home, a Meals-On-Wheels delivery program. See if you can get someone – perhaps even your special floral person – to deliver them. All your efforts will be appreciated by those that receive them.
fresh of springtime spring
brights of summer summer
autumn
warmth of foliage
winter
crisp of winter
September I
by Andrew Spencer photos by Cary Hazlegrove
’ve known Eric Verney since the two of us were, well, younger.
A lot younger, in fact. The kind of “younger” when you did things your mother wouldn’t have approved of – and I’m sure that neither of our mothers would have approved of what we were doing, if they’d known what we were doing.
Jenne Atherton & Eric Verney
and pretty maids all in a row
’sconset chapel
the casino
and then they danced
So having known Eric for as long as I have – and to the degree that I have – it was pretty Earth-shattering for me to learn that he was getting married. And to a very nice girl, at that. Not one to pass up sharing a sentimental moment with an old friend, I asked Eric about his experiences with getting married on Nantucket, as their experiences as Nantucket locals who live and work on the Island can add valuable insight into anyone’s plans that include a wedding on the Faraway Isle. First off, Jenne sang the praises of her wedding coordinator, Aisling Glynn from ACKtivities. “She was amazing,” Jenne said. It surprised me, to a degree, that a girl who’d grown up on the island and knew the place inside and out would need someone else to help organize her wedding. But, as Jenne pointed out, there are just so many things that need to be done prior to the big day, it’s easy to forget. “Aisling was super helpful, as we were both a bit preoccupied in the weeks leading up to our wedding,” Jenne explained. “She thought of things that we would have definitely overlooked or just wouldn’t have had time to do properly.” Remember: a wedding coordinator does this for a living. Unless you’re Elizabeth Taylor, you don’t. A good wedding coordinator can save you both headaches and heartaches, so think about hiring one. Said Jenne, “I’d recommend a wedding coordinator to others. Definitely.” In terms of the logistical planning involved in these sorts
of things, the Verneys were very fortunate to be locals who knew the island as well as they did. That gave them the insight into what venues that they wanted to use for the various components of the celebration. The couple chose to make their wedding a three-day event, with a family get-together on Thursday night, a rehearsal dinner Friday and the wedding and reception on Saturday, all at different locations. Again, because they were local, they knew the locations they wanted. If you’re unfamiliar with the island or don’t have the experience that Jenne and Eric did, you’ll want to rely on your coordinator, who is an important addition to your event. The Thursday night family dinner was hosted at Jenne’s family home in Squam. Though they had the perfect setting, they needed the perfect caterer to provide the meal, something with which Nantucket is blessed to have an abundance. The Verneys chose Kim Reed from A Taste of Nantucket, who had worked with Eric’s family for many years and of whom Jenne said, “We felt especially taken care of by Kim. The whole dinner was amazing.” For the rehearsal dinner, the couple chose the Straight Wharf Restaurant, which Jenne said struck them both as “very Nantucket.” The benefit to having the event at a restaurant is that the food, liquor and venue are all taken care of. And then came the big day. The wedding was planned, the band was hired and the flowers were gorgeous. They say it’s good luck to have rain on your wedding day, and assuming that’s accurate, Eric and Jenne might be two of the lucki-
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est people on the planet. As Jenne put it, “The ceremony and reception were originally planned to be at Eric’s family’s home, but then came the monsoon.” So an outside event was off! One of the unfortunate realities of life on Nantucket is that the weather is, at times, less than predictable. But as Jenne said, “Part of loving Nantucket is loving the unpredictability of the weather.” Quick thinking by their coordinator and caterer got them relocated to the ‘Sconset Chapel with a reception at the nearby ‘Sconset Casino, and the change was seamless and uneventful. From there, the ceremony went off without a hitch, including a cake from Jodi Levesque that pleased even the most discriminating palate of my friend Eric. There are a lot of difficulties associated with planning any wedding, but those difficulties are definitely more pronounced on Nantucket. Housing for guests is an issue that has to be dealt with. The Verneys solved that conundrum by relying on their wedding coordinator to reserve blocks of rooms at various inns and hotels on the Island, keeping in mind that not everyone was on an unlimited budget. Her insider’s knowledge allowed her to pick the best spots for the best prices, and everyone who traveled from off-Island found a place to stay. And, as Jenne said, the weather provided those off-Islanders with
a bonus: “Getting to the Island was difficult because of the weather,” she said, “but it was an adventure for everyone!” Travel issues reared their ugly head on Sunday after the wedding, just to add a little exclamation point to the weekend. The rough weather continued, and many of the guests had trouble getting off-Island in the morning, the wedding couple included. But being Island-savvy, the Verneys were smart enough to forego the flight to Boston and instead opted for a ferry ride and a rental car to get them started on their honeymoon. The message here is that Nantucket is an idyllic place for your wedding, but that pastoral scene doesn’t come without its own set of challenges. Jenne’s advice to any wouldbe Nantucket brides is to hire a wedding coordinator and let them do their job, and be prepared to be flexible with your plans. If you’ve got the right attitude, the experience can be second-to-none. “We wouldn’t have done it any differently, weather included,” Jenne said. “Eric and I love living and working on Nantucket, and we were proud to show it off to our guests.” As for me, I’ve finally managed to wrap my mind around the fact that my ferry-wake-jumping partner in crime is now married. The first baby announcement, though, is going to take a lot more time to get used to.
your style The details of your wedding
should reflect you and your groom. Combine your personalities into parts of this special day, whether it be the style of the wedding invitation, the menu or the decorations. You want people to know they are at “your” wedding. Be happy if your groom contributes to the planning. This is the beginning of listening to what each other cares about. Sometimes you will have to stand firm on your ideas. Yes, it is hard if your family is paying the bill, but remember it is your day. Let them know that in a nice way. If they are insistent on some things, try to understand why they are. Maybe this is becoming the wedding your mother always wanted, but her family could not afford. She wants for you what she may not have had. If that is where she is coming from, it may make you more understanding about some of her wants for the event. Be sensitive. Even though it is your day, it is meant to be a time for all to enjoy, especially the loved ones in your family. They will always be your family - keep that in mind. These are the people who will always be there for you; let them be the ones to share it with you.
style • colors • friends
details, details, details . . .
be yourself
getting there
Let who the two of you are come through in all that you do ... right down to your shoes! Everyone has a style, and your wedding is one of the best ways to use that style to show who the two of you are. Do you love to do the unexpected, or are you prim and proper? Either is great - just be who YOU are.
However you arrive or leave, do it in style. On Nantucket, there are many options. Rent an antique car, as there are many to choose from. They certainly do get attention on the ubiquitous trip up Main Street so all the locals and tourists can applaud you! If your family has an old jewel, polish it up and deck her out in flowers.
Also, think of how to entertain your wedding guests, similar to how you would entertain them in your own home. This is the beginning of your life as a couple, so start your entertaining style now. Just be sure to relax and make this party be what you both enjoy. If that is in place, your guests will enjoy themselves, too. We have all seen some amazing new things on YouTube this year (you may not want to do acrobatics down the aisle) and they have received so much attention because people appreciate fun being had at a wedding!
A horse and carriage is romantic for the bride to arrive in. Nantucket has some beautiful ones. They look so pretty with flowers tied on the back. The horses may even get their tails or manes decorated for the affair! Another fun option is to have white balloons fluttering off the back of the carriage. If you are having an in-town ceremony, it is traditional to walk into town for a few photos on Main Street. Sit on one of the sidewalk benches, stroll down the bricks or stop traffic while crossing the street. Everyone loves a bride, so no one will not mind if photos are taken.
colors
friends
Choosing colors for your wedding is one of the hardest things to do, but once done, you will breathe a sign of relief and then the dreams begin!
Think of all the wild and crazy times you have had with the girls you have chosen to walk down the aisle in front of you. You have all shed many tears together over the boys that have come and gone - always being there for each other.
Everything will evolve from your color palette. Invitations, bridesmaids dresses, flowers, table linens and even the bar napkins imprinted with your names. Choose three colors to start. Let one of these colors create the drama. Or you may opt for the subtle sophistication and simplicity of a single color used in different tones. Your colors may be influenced by the season. Winter brides can choose frosty white or liven things up with red! Summer and spring brides have the full range of the color wheel. Fall brides tend to choose warm yellows, peach to orange or yummy chocolaty browns. But the most important factor is what colors you love.
Remember the best friend you had since childhood. He has helped you with the “wedding jitters” and is now standing next to you. You chose him for your best man. Finding a gift for these special people needs a lot of thought. Nantucket has such beautiful gift shops with unique items. On one of your trips here while making arrangements for the wedding, look for ideas. Special order something for the guys that can be personalized: a key chain, a set of bar glasses or a tie with a Nantucket motif. For the girls, how about a necklace that they can wear with their gowns? Give these gifts at the bridal luncheon or on the fishing trip you planned for “your guys.”
seaside colors ...................................... aqua
When you fly or boat into Nantucket, you see all the colors of the ocean brought to life by the sunshine as it shines on the water. The light blue hues of the shallow water reflect and the beige sand comes through at the shoreline. Walking the beach lets you appreciate the greens of beach grass and seaweed. This color palette is one most often used on Nantucket, but it can have unlimited variations by playing up one color as the primary and the others as accents. Use the sand-tone for a fall wedding along with the deep blue. In summer or spring, use the aqua and kelp to liven the senses.
oceana
inspiration for blues & greens: beach glass, seaweed, waves, kelp, beach grass
seafoam
kelp
sand
weathered grey
inspiration for grey & beige: shells, weathered snow fence, starfish, beach rocks, sand castles, sand dollars
ice cream cone flavors .............................. lemon
Childhood is filled with wonderful memories! Why not bring them forward to your wedding? One delicious, creamy, sweet summertime childhood indulgence was ice cream. If you want a cool summer look in your wedding decor, think of ice cream cones in luscious flavors. This color palette is beautiful against the skin of any bride: tanned skin, dark skin, peaches-and-cream skin or milky white skin that has been protected from the rays of the sun. These colors complement all brides’ skin tones.
pistachio
peach
strawberry
inspiration for cool colors:
ice cream, sorbet, peaches, pistachio, lamb’s ears, butter, lemons, limes, peaches, butter cream frosting, pastel roses, mint
th e m e n u Perhaps you’ve envisioned a clambake
on the beach, a cozy 18th- century inn or a garden brimming with deliciously fragrant flowers as the site for your reception. While your wedding ceremony may be determined by tradition, your reception is entirely up to you. The season in which you choose to marry can determine the reception’s location and the food that will be served. On Nantucket, the sky is the limit. From simple to simply elegant, there is an array of exciting and romantic possibilities for wedding fare. And Nantucket is well known for its restaurants and its chefs that are some of the best-trained in the world. Catering companies on Nantucket are top-notch, offering the purest to the most elegant food preparation and presentation. Whatever the season or location, a wedding reception on Nantucket is unique. It will be a memorable and, most importantly, a delicious experience that you and your guests will not soon forget.
food • drink • cake • toasts
food, food, food ...
hors d’oeuvres & cocktails
buffet
Small or large, your reception can be made up of hors d’oeuvres alone, especially if the hours are in between lunch and dinner.
A more casual approach to your reception can be a buffet. Guests choose what they want to eat and then sit down. The food can be as distinctive as the Island location you have chosen for your reception.
Go over the top with your choices, letting the caterer lead you to the most elaborate and varied that they offer. Be sure to have enough staff constantly offering a variety of choices. Your guests will feel well taken care of. After the cake is cut by the bride and groom and while it is being plated, offer tempting light finger desserts that are so beautiful that no one can refuse. Then bring out the cake! This type of reception will help to cut costs, but it will still allow you to have impressive food for your guests.
Springtime menus can include scallops, smoked salmon, baked cod or stuffed fillet of sole, along with the first tender greens and vegetables of the season. Summertime is filled with local Island produce. Seafood is most requested because it is a fresh and appropriate dish for the region. The ocean harvests include succulent lobsters, tender swordfish, tuna steaks, savory bluefish, fresh clams, mussels and steamers. Fall and winter menus, on the other hand, afford more “comfort foods,” such as hearty chowders, dishes made with freshly harvested cranberries and, of course, Nantucket bay scallops.
sit-down dinner
the toast
If pampered and intimate is what you want, then plan to have your guests served. This is also more formal.
The first toast is usually made to the bride and groom at the start of the reception. If it is a sit-down dinner, this can be done before dinner begins or, at a more casual reception, any time at the beginning is acceptable. The host (usually the bride’s father) will welcome the guests and honor the bride and groom. Then the best man and maid of honor will follow. After that, it is open to whomever you want ... best friends, family or those that mean something special to you. There is no rule! The groom may even toast his new bride, certainly a touching moment for all.
You have a choice of sitting your guests across from each other at long tables or at more intimate, smaller individual tables. Seating can be assigned with place cards at each seat or guests will be assigned a table and they can sit wherever they want at that table.
Champagne is, of course, traditional, but it need not be the only choice. The glasses of the bride and groom can be a special gift and be embellished with flowers or ribbons for the perfect photo op!
music & m e m o r i e s Music is not only the food of love, but also a distinc-
tive part of both the wedding ceremony and the reception. Today, couples have many choices for music, allowing for more creative and personalized affairs. The music chosen for the ceremony and reception should reflect the location and formality of the affair. Fortunately, Nantucket has many talented groups and musicians who can help plan the wedding music from start to finish. Many couples find planning the music one of the toughest wedding decisions to make. Being comfortable with the music and musicians you have chosen will make your special day emotional and enjoyable – just the way you’ve dreamed it would be.
Capturing memories isn’t easy!
Find someone who is the best at what they do. Love their style and your comfort level with them when you first meet. Family photographs, especially wedding photographs, are cherished family possessions. Considering that they will be looked at for years to come, choose wisely. Want something your grandchildren can watch years later? Have a video made. It imparts the real feel of the event, the music, the toasts, the joy and emotion of the day. Use a photographer and videographer in tandem. Then you will have it all!
music • photographers • videographers
music & memories ...
at the ceremony
at the reception
The music used in the wedding ceremony varies widely according to religion, location and formality. If you are unfamiliar with the differences among Baroque, Classical or Romantic periods of music, fear not. If planning is being done over the phone, ask the musician to send you a tape of a performance. Some may even play a few bars over the phone!
When looking at bands or orchestras, consider the mood you want for each part of the reception. For example, the cocktail hour music should be upbeat but unobtrusive – such as classical, jazz or swing. This mood should follow into the dinner segment, with light ballads, light jazz and folk music, which encourages conversation. After people are finished eating, the band can break into rock, big band, calypso or Dixieland – anything the couple wants for lively dancing. However, it is important to remember that the reception has a wide variety of ages and levels of music volume tolerance. Take this into consideration when planning your repertoire with the musicians.
Generally speaking, ceremonies held outside of churches have more flexibility in terms of musical selections. Since many weddings on the Island are held outdoors or at the reception location, this allows for more creative selections. If the wedding is in a wide-open area, consider using woodwind and brass instruments, which carry a fuller, richer tone, to compensate for the area. If the wedding is taking place in a smaller, more intimate setting, two or three musicians can create a lovely sound. Consider using flute and violin mixed with a cello or piano. An electronic keyboard, harpist or a classical guitarist will provide entirely different feels. Vocalists can be used to complement all music.
Today, receptions are a healthy mix of contemporary, big band, classical and ethnic music. Like many other aspects of planning a wedding on the Island, early booking is key to securing the right musical entertainment for the reception. Ask questions ahead of booking your group. Finally, make a list of songs you want played and when.
photos
videos
Choosing the right photographer depends on both their photographic style and their personality. The blend of these two will be what you will come across in their photos. Look carefully at their portfolio and their website, and look at what you see on the pages of this magazine, where we showcase photographers. Do you want posed photos or candids that capture you and your guests naturally? When you meet for the first time, see if it feels relaxing after a while, as this is the person you will be spending a minimum of six to eight hours with on your wedding day. Probably more time with them than any friend or family member! So you must feel a connection. Remember, you are going to have to tell them about some of your awkward family dynamics ahead of time so that they can navigate through them when shooting. You can’t share this information with someone you don’t easily relate to. If that instant chemistry is not there, move on. The right photographer is out there for you guaranteed!
Most brides and grooms say their wedding was one big blur. Capturing the entire event on video will let you re-live the day over and over again for generations to come. Traditional photography is a must, but a video captures the life and movement of the day as it unfolds. You’ll hear voices, see tears, listen to toasts, watch children and friends dance, capture laughter and see the tenderness between the two of you many times during the day. The videographer you choose will work in tandem with your photographer. The videographer can also take still shots and weave them into the fabric of your video, whether childhood photos of the two of you, family photos or just ones from the wedding day. Their creative talents are endless. The wedding is not the only event that can be archived on video. Consider the bridal luncheon, the groom and his men out on a fishing trip and the rehearsal dinner. Think outside the box by capturing it all. You only have one chance to create magic!
melissa berluti & dave hoggard september 12, 2009
fenwick • old saybrook, connecticut
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reception site: private property in Fenwick floral: Hana Flower Design (Mystic, CT) caterer: Coastal Gourmet (Mystic, CT) gown: Nicole Miller from White Dress By the Shore (Clinton, CT)
photos by Maggie Conley Photography
nantucket friends
seaside chapel
fenwick green orchids ivory tafetta
neices & nephews
maria park & steve lafontaine june 13, 2008
white elephant • nantucket
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wedding planner: Dolce Parties (New York) floral: Soiree Floral reception site: White Elephant caterer: White Elephant cake: A Piece of Cake - Pamela Goddard hair & make-up: Darya Hair Salon & Spa
photos by Kristina Ransom Photography
on the harbor
rose petal filled cones
new york • nantucket
white elephant intimate
little girls
love
orchids
jocelyn moore & charlie gailliot june 13, 2009
first congregational church • nantucket yacht club
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weekend-wedding planner: Caroline Hill flowers: Flowers On Chestnut reception site: Nantucket Yacht Club caterer: Nantucket Yacht Club cupcakes: Nantucket Bake Shop guest transportaion: Nantucket Island Tours music: The Sultans of Swing gown: Melissa Sweet (Priscilla of Boston) hair: RJ Miller Salon photos by Ron Lynch Photography
congregational church
photo booth
yacht club
family & friends
melanie marshall & sparky brooks It ma de Island perfect sen se to h . The b ri av and th st. paul’s church • cisco brewery • nantucket ey hav de’s family h e a weddin g on t e alwa as a su a true ys e he mm lo were ce ve for the oce njoyed their er home her an. Th e lery gr time h ec ee er in the ties th n with an ac olors for the e, with e men cent of weddin Summ wo lig g er day on Na re. What a b ht teal, foun ntucke e d a u tiful I t. Beaut ndian iful Sa i n the set t P a ul’s ti were p ng for the ce Church on Fair S le n t i f u remon tre li y. young flower n the weddin Family and et was girl an g wore a friend pa rt y , dr s pale sh ade of ing bearer. T along with celery a h e b ridesm green. From aids th 1 9 6 8 J e ceremony, ee th tion wa pster to Cis e couple ro de in co Bre s held. af w T many an afte he couple lov ery, where t riend’s es this h rnoon e rece of a ba p here af gp ter the lace, having s pall and ipe, played beach pent by l that w ent a magica the bride’s . The strain as pres b s l r momen other, en Brewe ry was t at this mem t to all the h greeted appine orable the pe hors d ss rfe cel ’oe in a ten uvres before ct setting fo ebration. Th r cockt e everyon t on th ai e prope e was s rty. eated f ls and or dinn He’s a er Red S o x R ed S ox and fan and sh e roots Yanke favors for e“ to were a the guests. V shirt cookies the Yankee s. ” w ere treat f a n i lla and or up the chocola given as night a everyone’s s te cu we s the bri de and guests waved et tooth. Spa pcakes rklers groom them i lit n as they left the celebration a t recepti on.
september 26, 2009
wedding planner: Nantucket Island Events floral: Flowers On Chestnut reception site: Cisco Brewery tent: Nantucket Tents caterer: Nantucket Catering Company cupcakes: Nantucket Bake Shop cookies: Wicked Good Cookies (Boston) guest transportation: Cranberry Transportation antique car: courtesy of John Evans, a friend music: Boston DJ hair: Darya Salon & Spa
photos by Brea McDonald Photography
boston meets new york
white hydrangeas bagpipes
cisco brewery
cupcakes
St. Paul’s Church
sparklers
ashley sage & david moran september 6, 2008 polpis • nantucket
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day-of-wedding planner: Lauren Balsbaugh floral: The Magic Garden reception site: private estate in Polpis tent: Nantucket Tents party rentals: Nantucket Party Rentals caterer: Nantucket Catering Company cupcakes: Nantucket Cake Company guest transportation: Milestone Taxi, A-1 Taxi
photos by Wayne Chinnock Wedding Photography
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and All Point Taxi ceremony music: Mollie Glazer & Andy Bullington reception music: Jamie’s Junk Show gown: Pronovias hair & make-up: Tresses & the Day Spa
hydrangeas polpis
family and friends
fogged in
children
magical
rose petals
leila balsley & stephan newhouse june 27, 2009
first congregational church • squam • nantucket
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wedding planner: ACKtivities reception site: private property in Squam floral: Soiree Floral tent: Nantucket Tents caterer: A Taste of Nantucket cake: Jodi’s Cakes gown: Vera Wang shoes: Jimmy Choo hair & make-up: RJ Miller Salon aerial photography: Nantucket Aerial Photography
congregational church
waterfront
squam
roses & peonies pale pink
ruffles
sparklers
seaside
anne garofalo & topher paterno october 11, 2008
st. mary’s of the isle • nantucket yacht club •
The bride wor J udy Garla e white and her sho nantucket es were red nd would have been . since she w envious! E as a little ver girl, she th ing red sh ought of w oes earjewel tones at her wedding. Sin ce Anne lo , her bouq ves uet was co most luscio mprised o us f the dresses wer warm red roses. The bridesmaid e crimson. s’ Anne and T visiting th opher met on Nan tucket wh eir familie ile s and the After bein rest is his g married tory! at St. Ma took a wa ry’s, the co lk around uple town, cele of their m b rating the a rr joy sure to sto iage with the Town . p at the ta xi stand in They were Club Car where they front of th ha e Gifford, th eir photogra d their first kiss. Port er pher, took of the bea full advan utiful back tage ground T The bride o wn provid was stunn ed. ing and th so-handso e groom ev me. erSince they are both ec o-minded, programs their wedd and place ing cards were paper. Inst printed on ead of thr seed owing them took them away, gues home and ts pla wildflower s. Guests se nted them, produci ng nt pictures their love grew” from la this day in ter of “how October. They wer e driven in an antiqu Nantucket e car to th Yacht Clu e Along the b, for thei way, a bit r receptio n. of a push get the car was needed going. Tru to ly a memo when byst rable mom anders gla ent, dly lent a helpful ha nd.
wedding planner: Jeanne Garofalo day-0f-wedding planner: Jim Jacsik floral: Lori’s Flowers and family and friends’ gardens
photos by Porter Gifford Photography
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reception site: Nantucket Yacht Club caterer: Nantucket Yacht Club cake: A Piece of Cake music: Sultans of Swing gown: Les Habitudes (Los Angeles, CA) hair: R J Miller Salon make-up: R J Miller Salon
Main Street
red high heels
antique car to the church
nantucket yacht club
walk in town
red roses & butter cream frosting
emily broeman & whip farnum september 19, 2009
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wedding planner: Nantucket Island Events invitations: Parchment (designed by Marty Kelly Paper) floral: Soiree Floral reception site: The Summer House tent: Nantucket Tents caterer: The Summer House cake: Jodi’s Cakes antique car: Highland Drivers guest transportation: Cranberry Transportation music: Perry Rossi Orchestra second photographer: Joe Ciarcia, Symphony Photography gown: Carolina Herrera hair: Darya’s Salon & Spa make-up: ’Sconset Flair Studio & Boutique
photos by Zofia Photography
codfish park siasconset
walk down front street
see you in september ...
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Big Island, Hawaii By Kristin O’Reilly
Romance evoked by nature, endless mountainous scenery of snow-peaked mountains, wandering valleys, tropical rainforests, beaches and a rich Hawaiian heritage to top it off. A honeymoon in Hawaii, specifically The Big Island, can take your breath away and take you to a place of ultra relaxation or get your adrenaline pumping with an array of adventures at the Volcano National Park. Imagine flying over fiery lava spews of the Big Island’s active volcano, Kilauea. A moment to be assured neither of you will ever forget. Kilauea is currently active at two locations; the Summit and East Rift Zone (where the lava collides with the ocean). Gaze out at the Kohala Coast on a helicopter adventure, with its chiseled coastal cliffs and thunderous waterfalls, dubbed the second most amazing scenic adventure on the Big Island. The National Volcano Park of Hawaii renders over 70 million years of volcanism, migration and evolution, and can be exciting discovered through hiking. Explore the island via rental car (or all-terrain vehicle for those inland excursions) and lose yourselves in the off-roads, discovering signs of ancient Hawaiian villages. Cruise the Hamakua and Kona Coasts and check out local eateries, shops and watering holes. Be sure to stop by Huggos on the Rocks in Kailua on the Kona Coast. Get there early (nightly entertainment begins at 6:30), grab a table on the edge and enjoy a tremendous sunset with your favorite island concoction. Get a taste of Hawaiian culture at a luau, or “Gathering of the Kings,” which combines a theatrical performance on the colonization of the South Pacific with traditional island cuisine, a roaring bonfire and star gazing. Romantic accommodations on the Big Island come in an array of extravagance and budgets. Stay in a secluded Treetop Suite nestled in the rainforest just outside the gates of the Volcano National Park, free from Internet, phone and cable. Treat yourselves and upgrade to an ocean-view suite at Fairmont Orchid, and let yourself be pampered in their self-proclaimed “Spa Without Walls.” The Spa at Fairmont Orchid can offer you and your significant other a couples massage. The Fairmont and other nearby resorts offer championship golf, private beaches, world class dining, private beach dinners and luxurious accommodations. Looking for the crème de la crème for a honeymoon suite? There is only one, and it typically books up to two years in advance. The Makaloa Villa will treat you both to ultimate seclusion in this stand-alone villa with endless breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy your large private pool and jacuzzi and 2,600 square feet of designer amenities. Combine a visit to the Big Island with a stopover in Maui, Kauai, or Oahu. Inter-island flights are generally moderate in price (about $80-$150 per person each way) and direct flights are readily available midday. Each Hawaiian island offers travelers their own unique personality. I would recommend starting your Hawaiian honeymoon with two nights in Oahu staying directly on Waikiki Beach. Be sure to hit up Duke’s on the Beach, snorkel at the world famous “Diamond Head,” visit Pearl Harbor and lastly rent a Jeep and hit the North Shore’s hip beach towns. Maui, or “The Valley Isle,” radiates a natural elegance with miles and miles of soft sandy beaches, astonishing Sunsets and superb diving and snorkeling. No matter what your fancy is for travel preferences, it all can be found on these islands of love! For more information contact kristin@destinationaffairs.com or call 508-228-6307.
the ceremony Below we have provided names of churches, ministers, Justices of the Peace and Town Clerks, along with their phone numbers and addresses. Marriage licenses can be obtained at the Town Hall in the Town Clerk’s office if you have not applied for one in your city or town. A license may be used in any Massachusetts city or town, but it is not valid outside of the state. Once obtained, it is valid for 60 days. Each partner must present a medical certificate when applying for a marriage license. All wedding ceremonies are enhanced by music. Musicians who are hired independently by the couple are welcome to perform in the Island churches. Please extend the courtesy of informing the church musical director of your plans to have a musician playing at your ceremony.
Illustration by Tharon Anderson Designs
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Religious Society of Friends Meeting House
(Mormon) 508-325-0583
(Quaker) 7 Fair Street 508-228-4449
Congregation Shirat Hayam (Pluralistic) Box 1145, 02554 508-228-6588
Siasconset Union Chapel (Interdenominational) 18 New St. • Siasconset MA 02564 508-257-6616 (summer only)
United Methodist Church (Methodist) 2 Centre Street 508-228-1882
St. Mary’s Church Our Lady of the Isle (Catholic) Federal Street 508-228-0100
First Baptist Church (Baptist) 1 Summer Street (Mail: 4 Trotter’s Ln.) Nantucket MA 02554 508-228-4930
Unitarian Universalist Church (Unitarian) 11 Orange Street 508-228-5466
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Episcopal) 20 Fair Street 508-228-0916
First Congregational Church (Congregational) 62 Centre Street, Mail: Box 866 508-228-5738
Who Can Perform Your Ceremony (other than the ministers or priests at the churches above)
Retired Minister Reverend Ted Anderson 508-228-2730
Town Clerk Catherine Flanagan Stover 508-228-7217 / 508-228-7841
Justice of the Peace Bette M. Spriggs 508-228-4819
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who pays for what
n years past, the bride and her family have paid for the majority of the wedding expenses. Today, however, it is not uncommon for the groom’s parents or the couple themselves to share in paying. The following are traditional guidelines for who pays for what, but remember they are just guidelines that are flexible according to your situation and modern day standards.
bride’s family
bride
• physical exam and blood test
bridesmaids • their wedding attire
• bridesmaids’ luncheon • invitations and announcements (including mailing costs)
• groom’s wedding band
• travel and lodging expenses
• wedding gift for groom
• bridal shower
• bride’s wedding attire
• gifts for bridal attendants
• gift for bridal couple
• bride’s trousseau
• personal stationery
• total wedding ceremony, including costs for premises, music, aisle runners, canopy, etc. • bridal attendant bouquets • transportation to wedding and reception for bridal party • total reception costs, including site rental, decorations, flowers, entertainment, wedding cake, food, beverages, gratuities for waitstaff, bartenders, coat checkers, etc. • photographs (engagement and wedding) • gift for bridal couple
groom
• marriage license
• physical exam and blood test • engagement ring and wedding band • gift for bride • bridal bouquet and going away corsage • corsage for his mother and bride’s mother • boutonnieres for best man, ushers and fathers of bride and groom • gloves, ascots and ties for best man and ushers • clergy costs • accommodations for best man and ushers • honeymoon
maid of honor • her wedding attire
guests
• travel and lodging expenses
• gift for bridal couple
• bridal shower • gift for bridal couple • all obligations listed for bridesmaids
best man • his wedding attire • bachelor party • delivery of the clergy’s or judge’s fee • charges for sending telegram of thanks in the name of the groom to the parents of the bride (delivered just after the couple leave on their honeymoon) • all obligations listed for groomsmen
groomsmen
• their wedding attire (groom may furnish accessories) • bachelor party • travel and lodging expenses • gift for bridal couple
groom’s family • rehearsal dinner • travel and lodging expenses • gift for bridal couple
party & reception guide Sites for Corporate Events, Receptions or Rehearsal Dinners
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508-228-2121
50
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May-June & September - December
A Taste of Nantucket 19 Boynton Lane
508-228-9200
100
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No
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Year-Round
American Legion Hall 21 Washington Street
508-325-6677
250
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No
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September - June
Arno’s 41 Main Street
508-228-7001
50
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No
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No
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April - January
Boarding House 12 Federal Street
508-228-9622
86
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No
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April - December
Brant Point Grill 50 Easton Street
508-325-1320
230
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
May - November
Cambridge Street 12 Cambridge Street
508-228-7109
90
No
Yes
Yes
No
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April - December
Cap’n Tobey’s 20 Straight Wharf
508-228-0836
150
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No
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No
No
May - October
Cinco 5 Amelia Drive
508-325-5151
75
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Limited
Apri l - December
Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Road
508-325-5929
250
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Year Round
Faregrounds Restaurant 27 Fairgrounds Road
508-228-4095
165
No
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Year-Round
Fifty-Six Union 56 Union Street
508-228-6135
85
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Yes
No
Yes
September - June
Galley on Cliffside Beach 54 Jefferson Avenue
508-228-9641
250
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May - June & September - October
The Gardens - Nantucket Wildflower 508-228-2093 84 Egan Lane
250
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June - October
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120
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June - October
Harbor Wok 29 Broad Street
508-325-1300
50
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Yes
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No
Yes
April - October
The Jetties at Jetties Beach
508-228-2064
500
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
June - September
The Muse 44 Surfside Road
508- 228-6873
Yes
No
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No
No
Year-Round
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India Street
508-228-1110
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Year-Round
Yes
Yes
Nantucket Historical Association 508-228-1894 15 Broad Street Nantucket Inn 27 Macy Lane
400
125
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Year-Round
150
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
April - October
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum 158 Polpis Road 508-228-1885
75
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
June - September
Nantucket Lobster Trap 23 Washington Street
508-228-4200
150
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
May - October
The Pearl 12 Federal Street
508-228-9701
100
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
May - October
Rose & Crown 23 S. Water Street
508-228-2595
200
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Year-Round
Starlight Theatre & Café 1 North Union Street
508-228-4479
75 Café 90 Theatre
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Year-Round
160
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No
Yes
No
Yes
May - October
110
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508-228-6900
Straight Wharf Restaurant 6 Harbor Square 508-228-4499
Summer House Restaurant 17 Ocean Avenue 508-257-9976 ‘Sconset
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April - November
The Wauwinet 120 Wauwinet Road
508-228-0145
200
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
May - October
The White Elephant 15 Broad Street
508-228-2500
300
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
April - October
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