Cape Cod & The Islands Fall-Winter 2023

What Does HOME Mean to You?

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To many, the word HOME evokes a sense of peace and belonging. A comfortable space where you can be yourself; with room to grow and create your life story. An investment for future generations. What we seek from a home likely changes as does our journey through life. The poem below, written in 1822, reveals a deeply personal memory of home. I suspect it may not be very different two centuries later. Lori Jurkowski

— John Howard Payne (1791-1852) your and I’ll help you find it!

To thee I’ll return, overburdened with care; The heart’s dearest solace will smile on me there. No more from that cottage again will I roam; Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. There’s no place like home, oh there’s no place like home!

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ON THE COVER

Painting of Tobey Farm by Hans de Castellane

Local artist Hans de Castellane is a painter and muralist born and raised on the Cape. He painted the very first cover of Cape Cod & The Islands Magazine (Spring 2020).

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COMMUNITY

20 / The 9th Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival. An incredible evening filled with great music and positive energy. Proceeds benefited the Cape Wellness Collaborative.

24 / Radio stalwart WOMR delivers diverse programming with a human touch. Based in Provincetown, WOMR (Outer Most Radio) is Cape Cod’s only community radio station.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

34 / The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s new grant program helps local artists turn their creative gifts into sustainable careers.

HOME + DESIGN

42 / A modernist gem in the woods of Wellfleet. The Cape Cod Modern House Trust (CCMHT) is under contract to buy Marcel Breuer’s architecturally significant home in spring 2024.

52 / A Chatham home embraces its seaside setting with Shingle Style charm.

NATURE

66 / Winter is the perfect time to enjoy these entertaining bird species.

LOCAL FASHION

86 / Three talented designers showcase their original fashions.

LIFE + STYLE

104 / The Edgartown Yacht Club celebrates its 100th Annual Regatta.

112 / An innovative Shell Recycling Program is cutting down on landfill waste while building new habitats for local oysters.

SHOP LOCAL

122 / Fall brings with it a delightful array of children’s clothing that combines warmth, style, and creativity.

130 / Discover the hidden gems and unique treasures offered by our local businesses.

WRITER’S SHACK

136 / Alice Kociemba and Rich Youmans are fine poets with distinct styles and voices, but they share a gift for illuminating how extraordinary the ordinary can be.

12 / EDITOR’S LETTER

14 / PUBLISHER’S LETTER

16 / CONTRIBUTORS EVENT SPOTLIGHT

74 / Fall and winter events REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT

Photograph by JULIA CUMES

Human Touch

rue, we are surrounded by technology and inundated with new AI features. But one of the many reasons why I love Cape Cod is because it is a haven for the old guard, the old school, and olden times in general. In just one visit to this ocean-clad peninsula, you can tour a grist mill, climb a lighthouse, have a traditional English tea, watch glass being blown, and drive past 200-year-old sea captain’s houses. And that’s just off the top of my head. On the Cape and Islands, the past is omnipresent, and preserving it is a way of life.

For starters, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Edgartown Yacht Club’s annual regatta on page 104. This race is steeped in history, with early participants looking sharp in jackets and ties instead of windbreakers and life jackets. Today, things are a little more modern and high-performance; however, the traditions of competition at sea and comradery on land remain. We love when race chair Elizabeth “Tot” Balay says that the organizers “have every intension of ushering [the regatta] into its next 100 years.”

Another tradition that makes the Cape a special place is WOMR community radio, featured on page 24, which transmits from atop the c. 1844 Eastern Schoolhouse in Provincetown. With just four full-time staff members and a volunteer corps of 100, WOMR puts on 24/7 radio that is as varied as it is interesting and entertaining. Tune in to support this grassroots, non-commercial endeavor that is of the people, for the people, and by the people.

On page 112, we turn our attention to the environment with an important feature about recycling. This story documents how the Massachusetts Oyster Project’s Shell Recycling Program collects up to 37,000 pounds of oyster shells from over 20 participating restaurants. The shells are “seasoned” in the sun for a year and then packed in bags and placed back in the ocean as cultch for the spawning of new oysters. It’s the perfect life cycle for our favorite bivalve and is an important effort in cutting down on landfill waste.

Since its start, Cape Cod + The Islands Magazine has focused not so much on things as people: their talents, their passions, and their stories. From artists and restaurateurs to fashion designers and community organizers, we strive to tell interesting tales about how people are making the present more enjoyable and the future more positive.

Like so many other assets that make the Cape and Islands such a special place, this magazine is all about the human touch.

Jennifer Sperry Editor

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Off-Sason in East Sandwich

rom 1980 to 1993, my parents owned two cottages named “Sea Breeze” and “Sand Dollar.” These cozy retreats were situated on North Shore Boulevard in East Sandwich, and they became the backdrop for countless cherished memories. Each possessed its own distinctive charm.

Growing up in Trumbull, Connecticut, I eagerly anticipated our trips to East Sandwich. Our visits ranged from week-long summer vacations to shorter weekend getaways in April, May, September, and October. Those early autumn weekends held a special allure for me as there was a subtle crispness in the air, a welcome departure from the summer heat.

One of my favorite morning rituals was waking up at the crack of dawn to explore the beach in solitude, seeing what washed up on shore overnight. Among the remnants of abandoned fire pits from the previous night’s beach gatherings, I’d discover pockets of loose change and make my way to the penny candy store down the street (that now stands as a real estate rental office).

While my mom washed our clothes at the local laundromat, now a hair salon, we’d enjoy breakfast at the Marshland Diner. I still go back there today to order a grilled corn muffin.

Our days on the beach were unforgettable: filling buckets with hermit crabs and sand dollars, and the thrill of spotting a massive, roaring airplane departing from Otis Air Force Base above us. My mother would collect dried purple sea heather from the sea grass, a memento of our seaside adventures.

On overcast days, she would treat us to outings like visiting the fish hatchery to feed the stocked trouts or picking up a book at Titcomb’s Bookshop. Back-to-school shopping at the Hyannis Mall was another annual tradition.

Yet, the most enchanting part of our East Sandwich escapades was sleeping by the ocean’s edge. I would lie in bed, listening to the rhythmic symphony of the waves. In the quiet of the night, I’d imagine them drawing nearer and nearer, eventually crashing into our cottage. Falling asleep while counting the waves was a cherished ritual.

As the years passed and life took me elsewhere, I found myself missing Sandwich and Cape Cod more than I could have imagined. Ten years ago, my husband and I made the life-altering decision to return to this beloved coastal haven. We purchased our first home in Sandwich, and now we are fortunate enough to call this place our year-round residence.

Today, as I watch the ebb and flow of tourists who come and go with the seasons, I’ve come to appreciate the “second summer” that graces this remarkable corner of the world. It’s a time when things slow down, and the Cape takes a deep breath, offering a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere that I now hold dear. East Sandwich, with its enduring beauty, will forever remain a treasured part of my life’s journey.

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Me

My mother, brother, and grandmother.

relaxing on the beach.

My brothers playing in front of our two cottages.

LISA CAVANAUGH grew up in Massachusetts and Connecticut and spent most of her summers on Cape Cod. After graduating from Boston College and working in an off-Broadway production in NYC, she moved to LA, where she became a Hollywood story editor, producer, and writer. After moving back to the East Coast in 2010, Lisa met and married her husband, a commercial fisherman, and now resides in Yarmouth. Read her story on the oyster shell recycling program.

JULIA CUMES is a South African-born photographer based on Cape Cod. She’s passionate about storytelling, has photographed projects around the globe, and is a frequent contributor to Cape Cod & The Islands. For this issue, Julia headed to the Outer Cape to capture the shell recycling program’s important efforts.

LAURA DESISTO got her start writing copy for Boston ad agencies. She has penned stories for numerous lifestyle magazines, writing about everything from local celebrities to education. She is also the author of a memoir, Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms. For this issue, Laura wrote about Edgartown Yacht Club’s 100th annual regatta.

Coming from a long lineage of Cape Codders, JAMES P. FREEMAN is a New England-based writer. He is a former columnist with the Cape Cod Times and New Boston Post. His work has also appeared in the Providence Journal and the Cape Codder. Jim is an avid history buff and especially enjoys excavating stories about the people, places, and events that have shaped the spit of sand called Cape Cod. For generations, his family has called Nauset Beach in Orleans an extended home. Read his story on WOMR community radio.

BRYAN STEARNS is a photographer providing professional services to Cape Cod and the surrounding areas. With a focus on real estate media content, he is also experienced in event, portraiture, and landscape photography. Over the years he has built upon this creative passion and is thankful to have such varied opportunities to do so. In addition to being a photographer, he is a musician and audio engineer specializing in live music production at various venues across the Cape. For this issue, Bryan took us behind the scenes at WOMR radio station.

DERRICK ZELLMANN is an award-winning photographer whose work has been published both nationally and internationally. His specialties include everything from wedding photography and family portraiture to real estate and food photography. With almost 10 years of photographing professionally, he has had incredible opportunities to work with many amazing people. For this issue, Derrick traveled to the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis to capture local fashion and across the street to The Pheasant restaurant to photograph kid fashions.

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Pictured Left to Right: DJ Mike Fee, Executive Director

John Braden, DJ Fred Boak, DJ Fran, Office Manager

Chris Boles, Operations Manager and DJ Matty Dread.

COMMUNITY RADIO STALWART WOMR DELIVERS DIVERSE PROGRAMMING WITH A HUMAN TOUCH.

BY JAMES P. FREEMAN » PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYAN STEARNS

t’s late on a Friday night.

G. Orca Limbo Jones slips a CD into the player. Soon, Spirit’s potent, proto-prog rock tune “Mechanical World” crackles through the speakers on the broadcast desk. The track begins what will be three hours of a classic, free-form radio show dubbed “AOR” for album-oriented radio. As Jones sets up, you’re drawn to the DJ’s black tee-shirt emblazoned with a phrase that reveals the show’s identity: “Perspicacity Is Paramount.”

To understand his show is to further understand its unconventional home. Based in Provincetown, WOMR (Outer Most Radio) is Cape Cod’s only community radio station. Conceived in the 1970s by enterprising visionaries, it has broadcasted continuously for more than 41 years. Since 2004, the spartan studios have resided atop the former Eastern Schoolhouse, built in 1844 and mentioned in Thoreau’s Cape Cod Today, with a paid staff of just four, the radio station boasts an all-volunteer corps of 100 contributors. However, for most presenters–DJs and spokenword hosts–“volunteer” is a misnomer. Many act as the creators, producers, programmers, marketers, and benefactors of their respective shows.

DJ Mike Fee

A smattering of syndicated shows aside, WOMR’s 24/7 programming is produced locally and now heard globally via a web stream and a new app (buttressing two terrestrial signals).

As a business entity, the nonprofit mirrors a public radio model where more than 50 percent of its funding is derived from listeners.

But as a media platform, WOMR largely defies radio customs. Eccentric by choice, the station resembles a kind of audio amoeba with no real grounding, no center of gravity, no forced playlists, no stifling formats—it evolves constantly. It functions by self-renewal, an organic fusion of amateur virtuosos and community-minded civics.

Diversity of programming is one of WOMR’s enduring hallmarks. There is something for everyone: folk, blues, classical, Americana, country, oldies, punk, funk, rock, jazz, indie, pop, soul, Celtic, bluegrass, Dixieland, reggae. Spoken-word programs feature local-interest interviews and information about the arts, politics, food, the environment, wellness, and news. Saturdays offer student-based shows in the morning and operas in the afternoon. Weird is welcome.

Radio has a rich history on the Outer Cape. In 1903, Guglielmo Marconi conducted the first successful transatlantic wireless communication between Europe and America. His nascent station served, in effect, as the first “voice of America.”

Spoken-Word Host Jeannette de Beauvoir

Spoken-Word Host Harry Cason

DJ Ukulele Diva

DJ The Night Ranger

After WWII, activists on the West Coast seeking to liberate the airwaves from commercial dominance pioneered community radio. Seattle’s genesis rock of community radio, KRAB, was founded in 1963 and subsequently inspired an explosion of stations in the late ’60s and early ’70s.

Today, in the U.S., there are nearly 15,500 commercial radio stations and approximately 2,500 non-commercial stations (including community ones). The number of stations has doubled since 1970. And despite some expected turbulence, the demise of radio has yet to materialize.

John Braden first volunteered at WOMR in 1991 and has been the station’s executive director for more than a decade. He marvels at the “outstanding number of people” (likely in the thousands) who have helped advance its programming and fundraising. Braden, along with Operations Manager and DJ Matty Dread and Office Manager Chris Boles, have been working together since 2010. Their now stable collaboration–preceded by a period of internecine political and financial strife–continues to foster growth and prosperity.

This steadiness proved critical during COVID-19, when many commercial radio stations curtailed programming and benched on-air personalities. But the WOMR collective knew that the station’s core strength is its human connection with loyal listeners and community members.

During the pandemic, it adapted and kept programming basically intact, with presenters recording shows remotely. Not ideal, certainly, but it was a powerful reminder of the need for human currency, primacy, and immediacy in radio. It also reinforced the notion that good radio is about song collection and soul connection.

DJ Fred Boak

DJ Joel Shaw

As Matty Dread says, “I’m proud of what we were able to do. I think we came to understand the importance of what we were doing.”

Still, in a post-pandemic world, WOMR’s challenges remain a daunting crucible. How does a local station with a global reach define “community”? How will demographic, cultural, and technological changes affect its future? No matter the shifting hazards, there is an underlying sense of optimism. The station has faced existential, not to mention meteorological, gales in the past and has overcome them all.

Around midnight, G. Orca Limbo Jones sets the overnight programming. After 17 years on air, he’s still having fun, and his ambitions are no less bold than the station’s larger aims of serving an increasingly diverse and complex community: “I’m looking to preserve the sanctity of broadcast radio,” he summarizes.

WOMR remains a grand experiment of individual and communal creativity that results in daily radio of the people, by the people, and for the people. womr.org

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DJ Fran

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A NEW GRANT PROGRAM HELPS LOCAL ARTISTS TURN THEIR CREATIVE GIFTS INTO SUSTAINABLE CAREERS.

BY JENNIFER H. MCINERNEY

or artists working in nearly every medium, the artistic pursuit is often accompanied—and thwarted—by financial constraints, lack of professional facilities and resources, and the solitary and sometimes discouraging nature of the creative process.

That’s where the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) comes in. Established in 1987, the AFCC has worked to preserve and strengthen the region’s artistic community through advocacy, professional development, grants, scholarships, fellowships, and other valuable opportunities to help emerging artists become established in the community.

“Our agency is uniquely positioned to weave together all of the elements that create a thriving arts and cultural sector, and to elevate and support that community,” notes AFCC Executive Director Julie Wake.

Provincetown artist Laura Shabott

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The Arts Foundation recently partnered with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) to award grants to 12 artists from Cape Cod as part of the museum’s Capacity-Building Grant Program. The inaugural cohort of 12 artists, who took part in the program from December 2022 through September 2023, reflected the diverse array of talented artists working on the Cape, Wake observes.

The grants provided financial assistance of $2,000 to each artist as well as access to facilities and professional development programming, while bringing together a peer group working in diverse mediums.

“The program helps the artists think like entrepreneurs,” Wake explains. “They’re already creative thinkers, but this helps them develop a business plan, or a framework, and connects them to opportunities to help monetize their knowledge and profession so they can thrive.”

Grant recipients participated in seminars and workshops aimed at real-life applications specific to the working artist. A tax seminar, for example, was led by an accountant (and artist) who understood the participants’ circumstances. The artists also engaged in plenty of enjoyable and creative exchanges, including monthly meetups at local coffee shops to celebrate the making of art and the artistic community.

As a result of working under the mentorship of MASS MoCA, AFCC has now developed its own independent program, the Creative Exchange Capacity-Building Grant Program, which will offer another round of grants, totaling $30,000, to 15 artists living and working in Barnstable County and on the Islands. The application process is open from October through December, and the program runs from January to June 2024.

“Recipients are selected by a jury based on artistic merit as well as their commitment to being a working artist,” Wake points out. “It’s important that they have vision, a clear idea of where they want to go, but they may need some help getting there.” artsfoundation.org

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Margaret Clancy

Melinda Nettles

Meet the AFCC’s 2022-2023 Grant Recipients:

LAURA SHABOTT

Artist and educator in Provincetown. Her paintings, drawings, and collage work respond to nature and the human form.

KIM MOBERG

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist in Centerville. Born in Alaska, she draws inspiration from Americana, folk, and country genres.

JULIAN LOIDA

A Falmouth-based musician, composer, and producer who recently released his second full-length solo album titled Giverny

ANDRÉ LIMA

Dancer, martial artist, and educator in Brewster. The native Brazilian has been practicing the art of capoeira for more than 20 years.

MARGARET CLANCY

Fiber artist in South Yarmouth who focuses on knitting, crocheting, and sewing as a proponent of the slow fashion movement.

DOMINIQUE PECCE

Green-practice printmaker in Wellfleet. Works on monotype but also explores mixed media and kaleidoscopes.

MELINDA NETTLES

Illustrator in Eastham. Light and nature inspire her paintings, drawings, photographs, and cut-paper creations.

MYRA KOOY

Multidisciplinary artist in Provincetown whose latest work involves large-scale interactive installations.

MWALIM “DAPHUNKEE PROFESSOR”

Mashpee-based musician, writer, and storyteller and a member of the multi-Grammy-nominated band The GroovaLottos.

NATASHA FRYE

Contemporary abstract painter in Mashpee whose work celebrates her Wampanoag heritage.

PAUL RIZZO

Visual artist in Provincetown. His paintings and sketches revel in color and nostalgia.

SAM HOLMSTOCK

Drummer and musician in Cotuit and cofounder of the world fusion ensemble Entrain.

Mwalim “DaPhunkee Professor”

Natasha Frye

Kim Moberg

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SPOTLIGHT: PROVINCETOWN ARTIST

MYRA KOOY

Myra Kooy, who lives in Provincetown, has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Adopted into a Dutch family, Kooy spent her days helping with daily tasks: canning fruit, milking goats, collecting eggs, and building the family home. All the while, she developed her artistic foundation, drawing inspiration from her vibrant surroundings, figuring out how pieces worked in harmony to form a larger whole, and recognizing the value of the materials available to her—which she later incorporated into her artwork.

“Materials do inspire me; they are my tools,” she notes. “My dad, a landscape architect, and my mom, a crafter, encouraged my creativity growing up.”

As a multidisciplinary artist, Kooy does not limit herself to any one medium or material. She has explored “Wearable and Livable” works of art, a textiles series that traveled to major cities across the U.S. She has also designed fine prints constructed of handmade paper and reclaimed landscaping rubber, and created sculptures made from gathered driftwood. Recently, she’s been working on large-scale “Radiant Light Sanctuary” installations, which combine sculptural elements with the effects of neon lights. Earlier this year, Kooy presented a 600-square-foot

Radiant Light Sanctuary to the Truro Center for the Arts.

“Radiant Light Sanctuary is a restorative space, a place where people can find themselves,” she says. Cultural motifs cover the support towers, which resemble totem poles with cutouts. These motifs have paid tribute to abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman as well as Provincetown pastor and social activist Rev. Brenda Haywood.

Kooy received her Master of Fine Arts degree from City College in Harlem, and her creations have been shown in numerous galleries. In addition to the AFCC’s Capacity-Building Grant Program, she has participated in artist residencies.

“I was really flattered to receive the AFCC grant. I felt like it was a validation of my work,” Kooy recalls.

“I really grew from the experiences provided by the program: learning how to monetize my artwork, realizing there are resources right around me, exploring mentorship opportunities with other artists, and having the extra funds to cover my materials.”

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ABOVE, L-R: Powerful Truth Which Is Love, painting. Radiant Light Sanctuary install at the Truro Center for the Arts.

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SPOTLIGHT: WELLFLEET PRINTMAKER

DOMINIQUE PECCE

Dominique Pecce, a printmaker living in Wellfleet, says that “growing up with an abundance of active artists on the Outer Cape ushered me, without question, into the creative sector.” Her artsinfluenced education began with exceptional arts programming at Nauset High School and continued with classes at Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). She has also worked extensively with artist and printmaker Vicky Tomayko, who teaches at Cape Cod Community College, PAAM, and the Fine Arts Work Center.

“I am at home while making prints,” Pecce says. “I love creating plates, mixing inks, choosing paper, and sending it through the press. Everything about the process delights me.”

Being selected for the AFCC Capacity-Building Grant Program allowed Pecce to invest in essential materials, introduced her to educational opportunities, and provided professional and peer support along her journey.

Since undertaking the program, she has received a “Green Printmaking Certificate: Intaglio” from Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, Massachusetts, where she learned an array of new techniques for producing prints using the safest processes available. She also studied block print illustration with Cecilia Ruiz at the Fine Arts Work Center as well as block printing with Tate Klacsmann and intaglio with Kevin Pomerleau at Zea Mays Printmaking.

In addition, Pecce plans to launch a new website in 2024 and attend the upcoming Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) conference in Providence.

“I feel renewed in my efforts and projects,” she says of the experience, which she credits with catalyzing her artistic momentum.

ABOVE, L-R: Monotype, 2023. Monotype hand-embellished with gouache and color pencil, 2022.

A MODERNIST GEM IN THE WOODS OF WELLFLEET.

BY JANICE RANDALL ROHLF

uch has been said and written about the Provincetown Art Colony, the oldest summer art colony on the East Coast, where Charles Hawthorne established the enclave’s first art school in 1899. Half a century later, the outermost town was a center of Abstract Expressionism, pioneered by Hans Hofmann and represented by such painters as Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Robert Motherwell, and Helen Frankenthaler.

Around the same time, but much less talked about over the years, a coterie of international architects was making a name for itself in the Outer Cape towns of Wellfleet and Truro. Among this illustrious group was the iconic Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer, a protégé of Walter Gropius and a mentor to modern architects, including I. M. Pei and Philip Johnson.

A visionary who left an indelible mark on the architecture and design world, Breuer designed and built several houses on the Cape in the mid-20th century, among them a summer home for himself and his family. This simply constructed prototype of Breuer’s “Long House” design sits on a 4.2-acre site in Wellfleet, surrounded by national park lands and abutting the headwaters of Herring River. Although occasionally occupied by Breuer’s son Tamas, now 80, the house, unaltered over time, is in disrepair.

The Cape Cod Modern House Trust (CCMHT) is under contract to buy Breuer’s house from Tamas in spring 2024. Between now and then, donations are needed to help raise at least $1.4 million of the $2 million purchase price, and CCMHT will seek a mortgage to cover the rest.

If the sale goes through, this project will represent CCMHT’s first acquisition and allow the organization to expand its scholarship, preservation, and education programming. Currently, an off-season artist/scholar residency program takes place in four formerly abandoned, federally owned houses leased and restored by the organization: the Kugel/ Gips House (1970, Charlie Zehnder, architect), Hatch Cottage (1962, Jack Hall, architect), Kohlberg House (1960, Luther Crowell, architect), and Weidlinger House (1953, Paul Weidlinger, architect).

“There are probably 120 or so modern houses of note on the Outer Cape,” says year-round Wellfleet resident Peter McMahon. Acquiring the Breuer house would be an unprecedented opportunity. “[It] is not only an important piece of architecture; it was also a meeting place for many of the great designers and artists of the era, including the Saarinen family, Florence Knoll, Alexander Calder, Walter Gropius, and many others. We have a chance to save it from ruin and make it a busy nexus of learning and creativity again,” says McMahon, whose childhood home in Wellfleet was designed by Charlie Zehnder in 1967. In 2006, McMahon co-curated an exhibition on the Outer Cape’s modern architecture at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). “This snowballed into a huge research project where I was trying to find all the houses and interview the people associated with them,” he says. Inspired, the following year he founded CCMHT, and in 2014 his book Cape Cod Modern, written with Christine Cipriani, was published. The book is an ode to midcentury modern architects, like Gropius and Breuer, whose simple geometric-form houses, built using local materials, respond to nature while fostering community.

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The economically modular four-bedroom Breuer home is elevated on wood posts and has a cantilevered external porch. Built in 1949 and added onto in the ’60s, it is, according to a recent New York Times article, “a time capsule of architectural history hidden in the wilderness.”

CCMHT’s acquisition would include the home’s contents: Breuer’s art collection and furniture, including his iconic Wassily chair, one-of-a-kind tables, couches, and hand-woven wool rugs made specifically for the house. There are over 200 books on art and design, many inscribed to Breuer by the authors. The art collection includes works by Alexander Calder, Paul Klee, Josef Albers, and Herbert Bayer, plus bronze sculptures by Costantino Nivola.

Hundreds of rolls of film taken by Breuer’s son Tamas would also come with the purchase. Tamas’s photography chronicled not only the Breuer family and friends but also the house’s evolution over time, an invaluable visual aid to its restoration. In essence, the home was a laboratory of sorts for Breuer’s architectural experiments and other new ideas. “He was constantly changing things,” notes McMahon.

“Breuer’s house is considered the most significant of the Cape’s many modernist buildings,” states the CCMHT in a press release. “Altering or demolishing this house would mean the loss of an irreplaceable piece of the Outer Cape’s heritage as well as a critical link in the history of the Bauhaus diaspora.”

To learn more about the project or to get involved, visit ccmht.org/ breuerhouseproject.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR OUTDOOR ENJOYMENT WITH HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-TECH SHADE SYSTEMS.

BY NICHOLE CHARBONNEAU

Motorized, retractable Phantom Screens protect against bugs and UV rays.

utumn afternoons on your porch, patio, or deck present their own special kind of magic. The air is a little crisper, the neighborhood a little quieter, and the leaves glow with warm, eye-catching color.

However, the fall has summer-like moments when shade produced by a retractable awning is a welcome respite. Cape Cod Retractable, Inc., based in Pocasset, offers a wide range of products to make your outdoor living spaces feel fashionable and welcoming all season long.

“We offer sales, service, and installation of manual and motorized retractable awnings and retractable screens and solar shades. We also specialize in storm protection products such as hurricane storm shutters,” says Steve Daley, who founded the business in 2006. Cape Cod Retractable can also service and repair any similar products by other manufacturers.

More and more customers are choosing motorized awnings, screens, and shutters with wireless controls that are compatible with Alexa, Google Home, smartphones, and home automation systems. But, have no fear if technology is not your strong suit: all of the company’s product models come with manual controls as well.

Daley and his team also offer retractable and fixed awning products for pergolas, which he notes is a rapidly expanding market.

Homeowners ready to choose retractable awnings have many choices. Luckily for Cape Codders, current products exceed standard specifications, boasting 3,000hour salt spray testing, UV inhibitors, and fade-resistant finishes. Textures vary depending on client preference, and the color options are seemingly endless.

Cape Cod Retractable’s services include product guidance (invaluable for tricky house shapes and narrow spaces), professional proposals, and meticulous installation. The company represents Phantom Screens, SummerSpace, Markilux, and Somfy motorized awning products as well as Alutech and QMI shutters and screens. Available warranties range from three to ten years.

As demand for such commodities has grown, so has Cape Cod Retractable. At first, says Daley, the company “started out with hurricane shutters and retractable screens for entry doors. Eventually we blossomed into more high-end products such as motorized screens for large openings and porches,” he explains.

With the rise in popularity of outdoor living and the dangers of extended sun exposure, awnings help create a carefree lifestyle. Whether the goal is lounging on your patio with a book or entertaining friends on the back deck, shade is key to a pleasant experience.

For more information, visit screensNshutters.com. View working products in person at the Pocasset location, open Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment. Closed weekends.

This Chatham home embraces its seaside setting with Shingle Style charm.

Situated on a high point in Chatham’s iconic Shore Road neighborhood, this house was designed to fit the significance of its setting. Achitectural details communicate a balance between the historic and the contemporary.

BY KELLY CHASE » PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN VANDEN BRINK

rchitect John DaSilva, principal at Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD), led the design of this Chatham home based on the homeowners’ request that every room have an ocean view. “It wasn’t until recently that I learned they were actually joking,” says DaSilva, “but we pulled it off.”

All jokes aside, the homeowners were pleased with the result: “We have a water view from every room; it’s amazing,” says the owner, adding that even the screened-in porch on the back of the house enjoys glimpses of the great blue beyond.

The “view” challenge was not easy, given that the home is not directly on the water but instead situated on the inland side of Shore Road. This orientation posed quite a few challenges: “It’s more common on Cape Cod to have the front of the house facing the street and the back facing the view,” explains DaSilva. “That allows for a smaller scale on the street presentation and a larger scale to the rear with more glass.”

The homeowners and the PSD team also felt a responsibility to the area’s aesthetic and were determined that the home fit seamlessly into the neighborhood’s fabric. “It’s a commanding site in an iconic and historically important part of town,” says DaSilva.

Initially, the couple considered renovating the site’s original home, a modest Cape. After walking the property with the PSD team, the homeowners chose to rebuild.

“Structurally it made more sense to start fresh,” recalls the homeowner. Before long, they were looking at a drawing with lead architect John DaSilva that checked all of their boxes: views, a welcoming exterior, an open floor plan coupled with a variety of tucked-away spaces, and plenty of bedrooms.

The family often finds itself gathering around the kitchen’s generous island.

However, the homeowners had a hard time envisioning some architectural features to-be. “John had all of these different ceilings throughout, and we just couldn’t picture it,” the husband admits. admits. “They took us to some other PSD houses and that helped,” he adds. “Now, we appreciate John’s vision, and I have to say, his mind is amazing.”

By manipulating scale and rhythm, the PSD architectural team created a home that maximizes views from the inside while achieving a “hunkered-down stockiness,” as DaSilva notes, from the outside. Stout columns on the front porch and oversized windows with big shutters serve to miniaturize the grand structure. Stepping the rooms at the back out to the sides delivered views beyond the central mass.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding neighborhood, this classic home salutes hometown character. The façade’s fan light was inspired by a similar flourishment on a house down the street while its weathervane is modeled after a boat that frequently visits Chatham Harbor. Other eccentric details like small windows squeezed between larger double-hungs and small rooftop dormers create an approachability that the homeowners desired in their Chatham escape. “We wanted a place that everyone would want to visit,” says the homeowner.

Without any second-floor living space above, both the family and living rooms (shown here and opposite) impress with soaring ceilings.

The husband’s office (above left) and wifes sewing room (shown above) are more traditionally enclosed destinations.

When guests are here, it is an easy place to be. You can get up in the morning and go for a walk and just enjoy downtown. There are also rooms throughout, so people can have some space to themselves. I have an office and my wife has a sewing room.

— the homeowner

The result includes complex ceiling shapes and details, such as cathedral ceilings in the living room and family room, and coffered ceilings in the open kitchen and dining room. “With a home this size, we needed to vary the ceilings to give the spaces a sense of definition,” says DaSilva.

“When you see this house on paper, it seems big, but when you enter, it has such a cozy feeling—we love that about it,” says the homeowner.

Today, the couple enjoys hosting their adult children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends. They set up badminton and cornhole in the backyard and, when they aren’t at the beach or walking downtown, they sit by the pool.

“When guests are here, it is an easy place to be. You can get up in the morning and go for a walk and just enjoy downtown,” says the homeowner. “There are also rooms throughout, so people can have some space to themselves. I have an office and my wife has a sewing room,” he adds. But, for the most part, the family hangs out around the large kitchen island at the heart of the home.

DaSilva says seeing the family enjoy their vision is rewarding for many reasons. “We design and build a lot of homes where the grandparents are looking to retire and have visitors in mind. Sometimes the guests come and sometimes they don’t. But in this case, the homeowners’ family visits all the time,” says the architect.

His clients agree. “He’s right; it’s used constantly. It’s how the house was designed—the flow, the details— that makes it so easy to be here.”

ARCHITECT + BUILDER: Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD), psdab.com

INTERIOR DESIGN: SLC Interiors

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: CBA Landscape Architects / PSD

This sitting space for two delivers a perfectly framed water view

Trestle Table made from Live Edge Curly Spalted Ambrosia Maple with a Cherry Base. Features a Curly Maple stretcher as well.

Trestle Table made from wide Antique Pine flooring with medium patina and light character. Features a two board top.

A.D. Makepeace Company’s Redbrook community in Plymouth offers the best of both worlds: modern conveniences coupled with thousands of acres of preserved land.

Redbrook residences boast all the amenities of modern living without sacrificing that quintessential New England feel.

ucked in a quiet corner of America’s hometown, yet minutes away from the bustle of Plymouth’s thriving waterfront, is Redbrook, the South Shore’s newest village.

The setting is pure Plymouth, with cranberry bogs and towering trees. The location is just an hour from Boston and Providence. In this village consisting of 1,175 homes, only a third of the 1,400-acre site will ever be developed. The remainder will be preserved in its natural state.

“This is the New England village reimagined,” describes Amy Mencis, Redbrook’s sales and marketing director.

What does that mean? Start with the heart of the community— every New England village has one. Redbrook’s center is anchored by a full-service YMCA with a brand-new outdoor pool, multiple restaurants, a doctor’s office, childcare, and more.

The Village Green is a sunny expanse for frisbee-throwing, dogwalking, and a friendly game of bocce. When day turns into evening, this open space transforms with fun movie nights, a weekly beer garden, and other festivities.

“Community members love to gather around the outdoor fireplace on The Green,” says Mencis. “It’s a short stroll from every neighborhood and such a great amenity.”

With miles of walking trails and pristine ponds for swimming, fishing, and kayaking, Redbrook’s design encourages people to connect for healthier living. Even a walk to grab a cup of coffee and pastry at the Cranberry Coffee Corner can be considered a healthy endeavor, especially if you stroll a couple blocks for the treat.

“Redbrook was a success from the time it was introduced in 2014, but, surprisingly, COVID-19 put it on even more homebuyers’ must-see lists,” points out Mencis. The community’s five award-winning home builders were pandemic-ready, with designs offering dedicated space for home offices and entertaining. Redbrook continued to thrive in a world of hybrid work. Meanwhile, nearby Cape Cod beckons as a hot vacation spot where families and friends can make memories together once again.

At Redbrook, gathering is encouraged. “Our community has introduced groups to fit any interest,” says Jennifer Maynard, Redbrook’s director of resident services. Books? Dinners? Gardening? Pickleball? Walking? There’s a club for that.

The beauty of the cranberry bogs helps to make Redbrook such a special place.

— AMY MENCIS Redbrook’s Sales and Marketing Director

Many groups focus on the environment, a common interest among residents. The community’s developer, A.D. Makepeace Company, has permanently preserved some 2,500 acres as part of the plan. The name “Redbrook” itself refers to a stream where the company worked with wildlife advocates to restore access to protect a rare brook trout.

At present, an estimated 1,900 people call Redbrook home, with nearly 700 single-family homes and twin homes sold and 259 apartments fully occupied. About half of its homebuyers come from Plymouth or surrounding towns. People are drawn not only to the area but also to Redbrook’s high-quality construction and thoughtful design. Homes start in the mid-$500,000s.

While many amenities are available to anyone, one unique perk is reserved for residents only: a pick-your-own cranberry bog. It’s a natural offering from the A.D. Makepeace Company, otherwise known as the founding farmer of the Ocean Spray co-op and the largest cranberry grower in North America.

“The beauty of the cranberry bogs helps to make Redbrook such a special place,” sums up Mencis.

For more information on this award-winning Plymouth community, call 508-224-2600 or visit redbrookplymouth.com. Single-family homes, twin homes, townhomes, and apartments are still available!

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BACKYARD Birds

WINTER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO ENJOY THESE ENTERTAINING BIRD SPECIES.

BY MIKE O’CONNOR » PHOTOS BY MARCY FORD

ome folks hate it when the weather turns cold; others contend that the change is refreshing. But we can all agree on one thing: life on Cape Cod is a little slower come winter. Various shops and restaurants close, relatives stop arriving from out of town, and many of our neighbors disappear south.

With fewer reasons to venture out in the off-season, we are often at home—but we are never alone. Even when the weather is at its worst, birds continually bring life and activity to our yards.

To be sure, those fancy birds of summer like hummingbirds, orioles, and tanagers are gone and in the tropics. They require food (mostly flowers and insects) that winter does not provide. Instead, we have our faithful mainstays, the species who stay with us 365, no matter the conditions. Even in the dead of winter you are still likely to see titmice, finches, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and juncos (if it snows). So, relax, make a cup of tea, look out your frosted windows, and enjoy the birds in your own backyard.

Writer

and entrepreneur Mike O'Connor has owned and operated the Bird Watcher’s General Store in Orleans for the last 40 years. Visit birdwatchersgeneralstore.com to learn more.

Hairy Woodpecker

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Tufted Titmouse

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Black-Capped Chickadees

Chickadees are the state bird of Massachusetts and, for my money, the best birds ever invented. If you put out a feeder filled with sunflower seed or suet, they will gladly come and eat from it. They will drink water from your birdbath and will raise a family in your birdhouse. And even if you have none of those things, chickadees will still visit and cheer you up anyway. They’re the best.

Northern Cardinals

This favorite bird is a newcomer to these parts. When I was a kid, there were no cardinals in the entire state, but they have since expanded their range and now live here year-round. Like chickadees, cardinals love sunflower seeds, but they won’t use your birdhouse no matter how fancy it is. They prefer to build their nests in bushes and shrubs. For that reason, don’t prune in the spring and don’t apply pesticides at any time of year.

Eastern Bluebirds

A surprising addition to many Cape Cod backyards is the eye-catching Eastern bluebird. Unassuming and stunning, bluebirds spend the winter traveling in small flocks in search of fruit and berries. They will also stop for bits of suet, hulled sunflower, and especially water. As the winter wears on, aging fruit begins to ferment, and the water helps birds flush out the toxins. If they don’t find enough to drink, the fruit could intoxicate them (we don’t want any FUIs).

Blue Jays

This leaves us with the most handsome bird on Cape Cod (in my opinion). I’m talking about those ever-sassy blue jays. With more blue plumage than bluebirds, and tons more spunk than cardinals, blue jays bring action and color to the dreariest winter day. Many people grumble about them being “bully birds.” Oh, please—someone must be the boss of the backyard. It might as well be the best-looking one.

Song Sparrow

Northern Flicker

Cedar Waxwing House Finch

Savor the most wonderful time of the year.

Nov 1-19 TAKE-HOME TURKEY DINNER

Pate’s restaurant invites you to bring home the feast this Thanksgiving! Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a stress-free, homemade Thanksgiving meal for only $199. Feast includes: succulent turkey, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, vegetable stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls with white bean dip. All these mouthwatering items come precooked and include easy reheating instructions. Serves six people. The last day to place your order is November 19th. Pickup for orders will be available on November 22nd, 3-5:00 p.m. 1260 Main St., Chatham. patesrestaurant.com

NOV 9

FOOD + ART + CULTURE

Indulge in fall-inspired dishes at the Cape Cod Culinary Collective “Food + Art + Culture” dinner. An array of wines will be served with tasty, unforgettable dishes. Displays of local art add visual intrigue to the atmosphere. A percentage of all ticket sales will benefit the Family Table Collaborative and Amplify POC. 5–8:00 p.m. 1338 Route 28, South Yarmouth. capecodculinarycollective.com

NOV 11

PILGRIM MONUMENT LIGHTING

The date of November 11 was chosen to commemorate the day in 1620 when the Mayflower pilgrims first made landfall in the New World by dropping anchor in Provincetown Harbor. Head up to High Pole Hill at 5:30 p.m. to be ready for when the monument lights go on at 6:00 p.m. A ticketed pre-lighting event ramps up the fun with local food and drink and ensures you get the best spot on the lawn for this beloved tradition. pilgrim-monument.org

NOV 11

PIG & WHISKEY FARM DINNER

Join Chatham Bars Inn Farm for an unforgettable autumnal experience as it concludes its “Farm Dinner” season. During the Pig & Whiskey themed dinner, Jefferson’s of Kentucky will launch Chatham Bars Inn’s new Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel. Served family style inside a glass greenhouse, the meal includes a four-course dinner with exceptional libations.

5-7:30 p.m., $150 per person. CBI Farm, 3034 Main St., Brewster. chathambarsinn.com

NOV 17

–DEC 30

GLASSBLOWERS’ CHRISTMAS

The 14th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas is the best way to find unique, handcrafted gifts. Peruse hand-blown glass ornaments by Cape Cod artists displayed on a forest of Christmas trees. This indoor show/ sale is free to view; touring the museum is a separate admission. Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main St., Sandwich. sandwichglassmuseum.org

NOV 20–25

FESTIVAL OF WREATHS

The Nantucket Historical Association’s Festival of Wreaths is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This community-driven event features an array of handcrafted wreaths by islanders, local businesses, nonprofits, schools, and organizations. Composed of everything from greenery to oars to shells, each wreath is oneof-a-kind and often delightfully unconventional. Free to the public. Don’t miss the festival’s party on Tuesday, November 21, 5–7:00 p.m. 15 Broad St., Nantucket. nha.org

NOV 24–25

OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MARKET

NOV 24

–DEC 10

HOLIDAYS AT HIGHFIELD HALL

Highfield Hall is beautiful year-round, but it’s particularly charming when decorated for the holidays. Its 17th Annual Holiday Exhibition has various seasonal activities, a model train system, craft room, and spectacular decorations. This year’s theme is “Holidays through the Generations.” A gallery filled with artisan gifts for all ages is the perfect stop to complete your holiday shopping. Online preregistration required. Admission is $10. Hours are 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 56 Highfield Dr., Falmouth. highfieldhallandgardens.org

Discover Truro Vineyards’ annual Outdoor Holiday Market showcasing local artists. Shop local, enjoy wine and cocktails, and order lunch from the Crush Pad food truck. Dress warmly; the market is outdoors. Visit the Truro Vineyards gift shop for wine and merchandise. Tickets are $5, with proceeds benefiting the Homeless Prevention Council.

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NOV 24 – DEC 23

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT MASHPEE COMMONS

Friday, November 24th, Mashpee Commons kicks off its holiday festivities with the Tree Lighting Event from 3:30-5 p.m. This marks the beginning of a month-long holiday extravaganza at Mashpee Commons. Through December 23rd, enjoy a range of exciting holiday events at the Common, including meet and greet with Santa in Santa’s Village, caroling, and brass band performances. 22 Steeple St., Mashpee. mashpeecommons.com

NOV 24 – DEC 23

THE POLAR EXPRESS

This popular train ride brings the magic of The Polar Express to life. During a one-anda-half-hour round-trip excursion to the North Pole, characters on each car lead onboard entertainment, just like in the film! The experience includes a golden ticket punched by the conductor, dancing chefs and waiters, Christmas carols, hot chocolate and cookies, and a reading of the classic book itself. At the North Pole, Santa and his elves board the train for pictures and gifts of souvenir sleigh bells. Departs from 70 Main St., Buzzards Bay. capetrain.com

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NOV 24 – DEC 2

HOLIDAY WREATH DECORATING

Join Chatham Bars Inn for a festive decorating workshop led by the inn’s fine gardener, Pamela Vasques. Choose between decorating a 20” balsam wreath or a kissing ball in this hands-on, how-to session. Enjoy hot cocoa, holiday tunes, and a cash bar. $75 per person per session. Nov 24, 4:30 - 6:30; Nov 25, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Nov 25, 1 - 3; Dec 1, 4:30 - 6:30; Dec 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Dec 2, 1 - 3. Get ready to create your own holiday magic! 297 Shore Rd., Chatham. concierge@chathambarsinn.com

NOV 24

– JAN 1

CANTEEN HOLIDAY MARKET

A Provincetown institution, this annual outdoor Holiday Market is held every weekend between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. It’s all about holiday shopping, entertainment, eating, drinking, and other festivities. Don’t miss this chance to buy handcrafted goods by local artisans. Hosted by The Canteen, a popular restaurant right on Commercial Street with a backyard overlooking Cape Cod Bay. 225 Commercial St., Provincetown. thecanteenptown.com

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NOV 26

BARRIER BEACH WALK

This guided walk is sponsored by the Harwich Conservation Trust and Eastham Conservation Foundation. Participants will meet at the Doane Rock Parking Area in Eastham to begin the adventure of admiring the largest glacial erratic in Massachusetts. Briefly learn about glaciers forming Cape Cod before heading out on the trails to experience woods, marshes, barrier beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean. About 2 hours and will cover 2.5-3 miles. There will be varying terrain, including very soft sand and wooded trails. $20 per person. 10 people maximum. harwichconservationtrust.org

NOV 26 + DEC 3, 10, 17

HOLIDAY TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY

Hand-pick your very own teddy bear and bring it to life at Chatham Bars Inn. Enjoy dancing, arts and crafts, and stuff-a-plush holiday stuffed animals. Kids will snack on tea sandwiches and holiday cookies. Learn proper tea party etiquette and engage in holiday-themed games and crafts. For the adults, coffee, tea, and pastries will be served. 1-2:30 p.m. 297 Shore Rd., Chatham. concierge@chathambarsinn.com

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DEC 1–3

NANTUCKET CHRISTMAS STROLL

With visitors from all over the world, Nantucket’s 49th Annual Christmas Stroll brings the holiday spirit. Carolers in Victorian costumes, bell ringers, student choirs, and musical performances are part of the experience. The highlight is Santa Claus arriving by a Coast Guard vessel and then riding up Main Street in a fire truck with the town crier. nantucketchamber.org/christmas-stroll

DEC 1, 8, 15, 22

HOLIDAY MIXOLOGY

Discover the tasty benefits of mixology this season at Chatham Bars Inn’s special holidaythemed classes. Your experience includes a welcome cocktail and hands-on cocktail making, complete with ingredient prep and garnish tips. You’ll leave with recipes for all the drinks you craft. 297 Shore Rd., Chatham. chathambarsinn.com

DEC 2–3

HARWICH HOLIDAY STROLL

The Town of Harwich is adding a big dose of love for A Christmas Carol to its annual 2023 holiday stroll. This year, Harwich Center will be transformed into the Victorian world captured by Dickens. Directed and designed by theater veteran Tristan DiVincenzo, the immersive experience involves the iconic characters walking the streets, engaging with visitors, and guiding the story. The event will also feature seasonal treats, warm beverages, and live music. harwichcc.com

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DEC 3+10 NUTCRACKER AFTERNOON TEA

Head to the Dunbar House Tea Room for its special Nutcracker Afternoon Tea. The Sugar Plum Fairy ballerina will join in the festivities at 4:30 p.m. for tea, table visits, and photos. The tea consists of finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, plus a non-alcoholic beverage, coloring, and crafts. Themed cocktails, wine, and beer available at additional cost. Doors open at 4:00 pm. 1 Water St., Sandwich. thedunbarhouse.com

DEC 31 NEW YEAR’S BASH

Start the new year off right with Pelham House Resort’s New Year’s Eve Bash. Sample tasty treats from elevated food stations and dance the night away to live entertainment. A cash bar is available on both the Sea Level Ballroom and Rooftop levels. 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. 14 Sea St., Dennisport. pelhamhouseresort.com

JAN 1

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

If you are adventurous, then this event is for you. At high noon, hundreds of participants plunge into Provincetown Harbor during this Center for Coastal Studies benefit. Cocktails, warm drinks, and chili at Harbor Lounge follow the icy swim. It’s a cool time for a great cause!

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DEC 31

FIRST NIGHT CHATHAM

This family-friendly, alcohol-free, town-wide celebration of the arts includes over 70 events. The afternoon starts with a town photo at Chatham Lighthouse at noon. As the day progresses, attendees are invited to take in the aptly named Noise Parade, fireworks in Veterans Field, and a variety of concerts and performances. 1–9:00 p.m. Main St., Chatham. firstnightchatham.com

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JAN 20–21 ORCHID SHOW

Orchid lovers unite at the annual Cape and Islands Orchid Society Show, held at the Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis. Take in the sights and scents of various artistic displays, see rare varieties, and learn about care and maintenance techniques from the experts. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. caios.org

FEB 24–25

THE JAMES BOND EXPERIENCE

This intriguing performance—part of the Cape Cod Symphony’s POPS! Series—explores the music behind the legend. Experience the iconic music of Bond films spanning more than five decades, from classics by Shirley Bassey and Paul McCartney to blockbuster hits by Adele and Billie Eilish. Conducted by Gerald Steichen. Two performances: Sat at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis. capesymphony.org

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A take on the leerman jacket but with a slightly dierent fabric choice. “Cuff me beore it’s too late” simply means to enter into a relationship. “Cuffing seas” refers to winter, when you want to snuggle with someone while it’s cold outside. This jacket is made from the combination of two corduroy pants in burgundy and olive green colorways, with custom stitched leerman patches, purple silk lining, and yellow for the hem and cuff trim. $35

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EDGARTOWN YACHT CLUB CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNUAL REGATTA.

BY LAURA DESISTO

The regatta’s catboat “Parade of Sail” through Edgartown Harbor is a spectator favorite.

Deja Vu and Bit O Honey race in the Shields class.

©2023, RICK BANNEROT, ONTHEFLYPHOTO.NET

n the summer of 1924, when the first-time racers unfurled their sails and battled to the finish line of the inaugural Edgartown Yacht Club (EYC) Regatta, most American homes were still without electricity. Competitors wore jackets and ties and twotoned leather shoes aboard their crafts. If the wind picked up, the race committee signaled to sailors that it was time to don their life jackets, which otherwise were not required.

Back then, the racecourse was set up around existing government marks, the red and green buoys marking the channel in every mapped American harbor. In this maiden regatta, over 100 boats competed, many from the Edgartown Yacht Club but some visiting from clubs in New York as well as other parts of Cape Cod.

The vessels were either classic East Coast catboats, with their single sails set well forward in a beamy, shallow drafted hull, or large keeled yachts in a wide variety of designs, built to the owners’ specifications. This meant that, in the keelboat category, to ensure fairness, the race committee had to use a handicapping system based on length and design.

In the century since, much has changed.

“Just after World War II, the concept of ‘one design’ really took off,” says EYC Race Committee Chair Elizabeth “Tot” Balay. “One design means the boats in each category must be built to an exact standard, which levels the playing field and eliminates the need for handicapping. In addition, the competitors must adhere to strict standards around measurements and equipment. Electronics such as cell phones with GPS are forbidden.”

What started as a one-day competition in 1924 has since evolved into a five-day affair. This year’s 100th Annual Regatta kicked off on July 12 with the juniors in Optis and C420s; then moved on to the keelboat classes of Shields, Wianno Seniors, J/70s, Rhodes 19s, and Herreshoff 12 1/2s on July 14-16. The catboat race was held on July 15.

Marine photojournalist Rick Bannerot has chronicled his fair share of yacht races over the last 40 years and notes that the EYC’s Annual Regatta is a standout when it comes to the breadth of different boat classes and the age range of competitors. He says, “There are eight-year-olds, brand new to the sport, learning to race on one course, and octogenarians who have participated in this regatta for over 50 years sailing with and against 20-yearolds on a nearby racecourse. It truly is a sport of a lifetime.”

This year’s regatta had a total of five different courses, or “race circles,” with committee boats and judges often observing concurrent races. “With the invention of inflatable markers, race organizers no longer have to rely on fixed government marks,” notes Balay.

Herreshoff 12.5 Foxy

©2023, RICK BANNEROT, ONTHEFLYPHOTO.NET

Despite these many changes, the annual EYC Regatta has impressively endured, outlasting almost every other regatta across the country in terms of continuity.

“Neither the Great Depression nor World War II nor the pandemic brought a halt to this regatta,” says Balay. “And while fleets and formats have changed, the Corinthian spirit of sportsmanship and hospitality remains. The sailors compete on the water and then meet as friends onshore. The EYC is known for its awesome regatta parties!”

In a nod to the past, this year’s centennial regatta included a classic catboat race around government marks in addition to a catboat “Parade of Sail” past the yacht club, a spectator favorite. Sailing in Cow Bay, the larger boats also drew crowds, who were able to watch from the shores of Chappaquiddick and from Fuller Street and State Beaches.

Reporting on EYC’s first regatta, an article printed in the August 22, 1924, edition of the Vineyard Gazette noted that “…this regatta day was given for the express purpose of rejuvenating the Edgartown spirit for yacht racing, water sports and everything that pertains to seamanship, so that the town will once again assume the high position it held in the past in this line…”

“I like to think that, over the course of its history, the annual regatta has accomplished just that,” says Balay. “There are a lot of people who care deeply about this regatta and its history and traditions. And we have every intention of ushering it into its next 100 years.”

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Program Coordinator Erika Smith stacks bags of recycled oyster shells to create cultch for an oyster bed.

An innovative Shell Recycling Program is cutting down on landfill aste while building new habitats for local oysters.

BY LISA CAVANAUGH » PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

ext time you enjoy a dozen local oysters at an Outer Cape establishment, you can feel reassured that the discarded shells will have a new purpose.

Every year, the Shell Recycling Program, part of the Massachusetts Oyster Project, a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of native shellfish, collects approximately 37,000 pounds of oyster shells from over 20 restaurants. Now in its third season, the program provides participating restaurants in Wellfleet, Provincetown, Orleans, Eastham, and Chatham with five-gallon buckets that are collected daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

“Our goal is not only getting the shells back in the water for oyster habitats but also keeping them out of landfills,” says Erika Smith, program coordinator.

“We partnered with the town of Wellfleet to store them at the town transfer station,” continues Smith, who explains that the shells, which can initially harbor bacteria and potential pathogens, spend a year exposed to the sun, rain, and birds, all of which clean them very effectively. “Throughout the year, as the pile gets bigger, the workers push it around a bit to uncover shells at the bottom,” she notes.

Once “seasoned,” the old shells go back into local waters as cultch, forming a spawning bed where oyster larvae can attach and grow. Previously, the shells were spread loosely on the sea floor; however, this past year, the program deployed them in mesh bags (similar to lobster bait bags) arranged in lines where oyster spawning is anticipated.

Smith works closely with Nancy Civetta, Wellfleet’s shellfish constable, who wholeheartedly supports the program as part of the town’s robust propagation efforts. “We do all sorts of things to either supplement what Mother Nature provides or accent the oyster nursery habitat,” says Civetta. Wellfleet welcomed the Massachusetts Oyster Project’s offer of cultch. “I told them we could definitely use the shell, but I didn’t have the staff time to get it done on our own,” says Civetta. “It is great that the program takes care of the logistics and documents their efforts so we can ensure the recycled shell is making it back into the harbor as planned.”

The constable is especially pleased that the program’s efforts contribute to the life cycle of Wellfleet’s prized bivalves. “It really is a beautiful circle for our oysters,” she summarizes.

Smith and her colleagues, including Liv Woods, the Massachusetts Oyster Project’s new executive director, have added an education component to better inform residents and visitors about the importance of restoring shellfish populations.

“During the summer, we have a booth at the local farmers’ market in Orleans,” says Smith. “Every Saturday, we’re there to help educate folks about our work and the value of native oyster habitats.”

The shells are left exposed to the elements for a year to eliminate any bacteria and pathogens.

Smith, who was raised in Massachusetts and, after working in Austin, Texas, for several years, now resides on the Cape, says that the participating restaurants are on board with the program for several reasons. It helps offset their landfill waste— plus, having a more robust local shellfishery only serves to benefit their in-demand raw bar menus for years to come.

Now, with 22 restaurants signed up, the grantfunded program is at capacity. “I currently have eight folks who travel around in their own vehicles to pick up the shell buckets seven days a week. There are challenges to expanding,” says Smith.

Many states have embraced the environmental and economic benefits of oyster shell reclamation and habitat support. The Massachusetts Oyster Project is continually looking at possible revenue streams or future municipal management of its recycling efforts, but for the time being, the program provides its service free to restaurants and towns as resources allow.

“Continued funding is very important,” Smith concedes, “and I think a donation of a truck for collecting the shells would be very helpful.” All 15 towns on the Cape have oysters–in their waters and on their restaurant menus–and the Shell Recycling Program benefits the entire peninsula.

“And don’t forget clams!” she adds with a laugh. “That will have to be a project for another day.”

To learn more, donate, or get involved, visit massoyster.org.

Pro tips on sprucing up your property this autumn.

BY LISA CAVANAUGH

lexander Moore has worked as a landscaper since before he could drive. “Tim Acton is my uncle, and I started working for him when I was 14 and worked my way up to be his operations manager,” says Moore, who became president of the company after Acton’s retirement earlier this year.

A full-service landscape company, Tim Acton Landscaping has been in business for nearly 50 years. “We offer everything from landscape construction, which can include patios, walkways, and stone walls, all the way through regular lawn and yard maintenance,” says Moore. “We also plant trees and shrubs, offer mulching, and do spring and fall cleanups. Pretty much everything that involves the outside, we can do.”

With the cooler weather upon us, Moore offers his pro suggestions on how to tackle clearing away the inevitable leaf piles and prepare your yard for winter.

SEASONAL HOME CARE

LAWN CARE TIPS

MOWING

As the end of mowing season nears, cut your grass shorter. “As you are cleaning up leaves, you won’t overload your mower bag,” says Moore.

SUSTAINABILITY

With many homeowners looking for ways to support the native environment of Cape Cod while still maintaining a neat lawn, Moore is implementing solutions. “Green waste disposal is getting very expensive, so there is a trend towards using mowers with mulching blades or mulching decks so it’s not a straight collection machine,” he says.

“For many people, their Cape houses are closed up in the winter, so we offer contracted property checks during the off-season,” explains Moore. “Some of our seasonal Cape clients call us to put away deck furniture if they can’t return to do it themselves. It gives our second homeowning customers peace of mind.”

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Fall is the perfect time to aerate. Moore says his company offers both aeration and composting to help boost the vitality and vigor of grass.

PLANT FOR NEXT SEASON

IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

If you have an irrigation system, it’s important to get it serviced and blown out, so the outside components don’t freeze in the cold weather.

Fall is the optimum season to plant bulbs like daffodils and tulips for next spring. In fact, according to Moore, planting in general is recommended in the fall as long as the ground isn’t frozen and you still have access to water. “Fall is actually easier because the ground is already tempered coming off the summer, and the plant itself is likely acclimated to the planting zone,” he elaborates.

SHRUB PROTECTION

Moore and his team use burlap to wrap bushes and shrubs, especially on oceanfront properties. “If there’s a predominant wind direction where the wind will be hitting one side of the house, we burlap the plant material on that side and periodically check on it through the winter,” says Moore. “After a good nor’easter, I’ve seen the burlap shredded right off a plant.”

GUTTERS

Make sure your gutters are clear—this is an important fall cleanup item. Tim Acton Landscaping cleans gutters for regular clients twice a year in spring and fall.

While his goal is to satisfy customers and reduce leaf litter, Moore is seeing some homeowners comfortable leaving some debris in place as a habitat for local fauna. They are looking to engender a more naturefriendly property. timactonlandscaping.com

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Alice Kociemba and Rich Youmans are fine poets with distinct styles and voices, but they share a gift for illuminating how extraordinary the ordinary can be. A pair of red birds. A rainy day at the tip of the Cape. A boulder. Nothing fancy, but worth a second look. A longer thought. Reverence for what’s right in front of us. —Lauren Wolk

Just Before Dark

by Alice Kociemba (published in the Aurorean, Spring/Summer 2018)

The cardinals are my Vespers. Slow down, they say. Take care.

They take turns at the feeder. He, on a low branch, watches, waits.

She eats each sunflower heart slowly. After each swallow, she turns toward him,

as if nothing can be taken for granted, as if everything is sacred. The light dims. Day merges with night.

Now it is his time to feast on what remains. Each seed is savored. There is enough.

He turns his brilliant head, his crown flat. He is calm. He is safe. She is there.

He takes the last seed and is off to her on the branch nearest my window.

Beak to beak, he opens, she receives. This is more than mating.

It is almost amen.

Lauren

Wolk is a poet and artist best known for her novels, especially the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honorwinning Wolf Hollow (2016); its sequel, My Own Lightning (2022); the Scott O’Dell Award-winning Beyond the Bright Sea (2017); and Echo Mountain (2020).

At the Red Inn, Provincetown

by Alice Kociemba

The wind whips her rainbow umbrella inside-out and the sea grass sideways

as though it, too, could run in from the gale.

Inside, it’s nearly empty— the quiet of the hour before dinner.

We shake off the damp of the day, the intensity of listening.

Settle in with a carafe of red wine, begin knotting the threads of affection.

Laughter, an occasional wave washes up and over the patio.

We gaze out at sea and sky blending its gray-white-violet light,

no longer sure where one begins and the other ends

Alice Kociemba is the founding director of Calliope Poetry, a co-editor of From the Farther Shore: Discovering Cape Cod and the Islands through Poetry (Bass River Press, 2021), and author of Bourne Bridge (Turning Point, 2016). Alice lives in North Falmouth with her husband, Rich Youmans.

Doane Rock

by Rich Youmans

A glacial erratic in Eastham, MA, and the largest exposed boulder on Cape Cod.

Taller than three men, its granite face all lumps and ridges, folds and furrows, as if formed by a hand that once held the sun…

shadowed by pitch pine and oak, sunk deep as an eyetooth into this sandy soil, into layers of gneiss and gabbro and diorite— debris of an ice sheet that pushed and scoured and tugged this terrain into a spit that now arcs like a shaking fist…

Think of it.

20,000 years ago, the Laurentide creaked and cracked southward, carrying a cargo of boulders from Canada and the Gulf of Maine, then retreated, leaving nothing but upheaval: moraines and their erratic mounds; outwash plains braided by meltwater; ice chunks sunk into the soil like depth charges; and half-buried boulders shouldering into sunlight.

Like this one,

which inhabits space so thoroughly that everything moves around it, slows to a glacial pace. I reach out to touch its coarse face, its topography of lichen, its moist hollows. I press my palm into its ancient ruts and, for a moment, am in a time when ice cleaved the Earth, when sun-splintering white filled the eye, and sang as if in chains.

The work of Rich Youmans has appeared in such diverse publications as Modern Haiku, the Cape Cod Times, and The Best Small Fictions 2020 (Sonder Press). He is co-editor of From the Farther Shore (Bass River Press) and editor in chief of Contemporary Haibun Online and its annual print anthologies. His collection Head-On: Haibun Stories (Redbird Chapbooks) received a Merit Book Award from the Haiku Society of America. He lives in North Falmouth with his wife, Alice Kociemba.

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Maplewood at Mill Hill in West Yarmouth offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services.

BY NICHOLE CHARBONNEAU

Maplewood Senior Living’s award-winning Cape Cod communities prioritize care and lifestyle.

inding the right fit for your new retirement chapter is an important task, as is choosing a safe yet stimulating locale for your senior loved one. With multiple sites on Cape Cod, Maplewood Senior Living offers a variety of options that fit both independent residents and those needing significant care.

Four of Maplewood’s fifteen properties are in Massachusetts, and three are on Cape Cod. “Each property has its own unique design inside and out,” says Joy Tower, Maplewood’s regional director of sales. “All of them are suited for aging adults and offer a wide range of premier services and amenities.”

Maplewood’s campuses are designed to be bright, airy, and stylish. Their apartments are spacious, wellappointed, and fully maintained. Their open-kitchen dining rooms engage the senses with seasonally inspired menus and fresh ingredients. Their chockfull calendars encourage enrichment and personal connections. Outside, manicured grounds boast culinary gardens and water features.

Maplewood at Brewster offers assisted living and memory care; Maplewood at Mill Hill in West Yarmouth is a dedicated memory care community; and Maplewood at Mayflower Place, also in West Yarmouth, is the Cape’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with skilled nursing and rehabilitation wings.

“Depending on their needs, individuals may choose a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing,” says Tower. “At Maplewood, we place equal emphasis on care and lifestyle. Dining options, fitness centers, recreational activities, and social opportunities are important factors when deciding on the right senior living facility,” she adds.

One of Maplewood’s specialties is memory care, a vital offering considering that memory loss is the most common age-related life change. Maplewood’s evidence-based programming is designed to tackle both Alzheimer’s and dementia with a flexible daily schedule that promotes a sense of belonging, maintains skills, and reduces agitation.

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Recently, we sat down with Towers to discuss Maplewood’s range of therapeutic services. Here are just some of the ways that these award-winning retirement communities are inspiring residents to live richer lives:

CC+IM: WHAT IS “REMINISCENCE” THERAPY?

JT: Reminiscence therapy involves discussing past experiences and memories. Its benefits include improving cognitive function, reducing anxiety and depression, enhancing communication, and fostering a sense of identity and belonging in seniors with dementia. At Maplewood Senior Living, one of the tools we use for reminiscence therapy is virtual reality. By taking residents on a virtual journey back to their childhood home, college campus, or favorite vacation destination, we can help them unlock memories and find joy in those memories.

CC+IM: CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE POTENTIAL OF VIRTUAL REALITY?

JT: In addition to reminiscence therapy, virtual reality (VR) is used for fitness, entertainment, and engagement. We can take residents on virtual trips around the world to see, explore, and learn. They have visited penguins in Antarctica, walked the Great Wall of China, and continued to travel the world in ways they no longer thought possible. VR also allows residents to develop friendships. When residents embark on a VR experience, it sparks conversations and helps them develop connections over shared interests.

CC+IM: HOW DOES MUSIC THERAPY BENEFIT RESIDENTS?

JT: Music therapy can have numerous benefits, including improving mood, reducing stress and anxiety, promoting social interaction, stimulating memory recall, and enhancing overall well-being. It can be used as a tool for self-expression and connection. We offer a variety of music-based programs, from drumming and singing to listening to music and music and movement classes.

CC+IM: WHAT IS NEXT FOR MAPLEWOOD SENIOR LIVING?

JT: AI fall prevention programs, robot enabled telehealth, and virtual geriatric assessments are just a few of the innovations we are piloting through our Center for Aging Innovations.

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$11,000,000

749 S MAIN STREET CENTERVILLE

10 Beds | 8 Baths | 8,834 sq ft | 1.79 Acres

Cape Cod’s transformation into a popular vacation destination was preceded by the acquisition of nearly 20 acres of Centerville Riverfront land, including the now-famous Long Beach, by Helen Quinn, heiress to the Grand Union grocery chain, one of the largest in the United States at the time. This property saw the construction of several residences for her extended family and staff, with a notable addition being a kennel for the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers she raised. However, the most exceptional structure on the estate was Mrs. Quinn’s personal residence, later christened ‘Sandcastle’ by its current owners, due to its sandy English stucco style.

‘Sandcastle’ was ingeniously designed for hosting grand gatherings and accommodating extended family, with a timeless layout. The imposing foyer is flanked by a formal dining area and a lavishly appointed parlor. The home’s distinctive feature, an expansive backyard with water views, stretches along the entire first floor, providing breathtaking vistas of the Centerville River and Nantucket Sound. Multiple sliding glass doors connect the indoors to the outdoors, while heated tiles and a cozy fireplace ensure comfort during cooler seasons. An outdoor patio stands ready for barbecues or leisurely reading.

Shortly after the main house’s completion, Mrs. Quinn commissioned the construction of what was referred to as “the best boathouse on the river.” This boathouse facilitated family outings to Nantucket and offered an ideal setting for seaside gatherings. The property also boasts a custom Gunite pool, spa, and garden waterfall with concealed weatherproof speakers, as well as a four-carriage garage with a 1,400-square-foot apartment.

Recent enhancements, including a primary bathroom suite renovation, custom window installations, and advanced electronics and internet service, have maintained ‘Sandcastle’ in impeccable condition. With only four owners in a century, this Cape Cod manor stands as a testament to enduring quality and is ready to welcome its next fortunate stewards. The property’s intriguing history, marked by a colorful divorce between its original owner, Mrs. Quinn, and her husband, adds to its unique character, as do the deep family ties of the current owners to Centerville, spanning generations and dating back to the year ‘Sandcastle’ was first built.

$7,995,000

270 STAGE ISLAND ROAD CHATHAM

5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,779 sq ft

A captivating coastal gem, nestled on the crest of Stage Island and surrounded by the scenic waters of Nantucket Sound, this picturesque property offers a serene and idyllic backdrop for nature enthusiasts and beachgoers alike. This one-of-a-kind private property provides a tranquil escape from the bustling mainland, making it a cherished destination for those seeking peace and natural beauty with its unspoiled landscapes. Yet it’s not far from downtown Chatham. With some of the best views of Stage Harbor and Nantucket Sound beyond, this is simply a remarkable spot.

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Sharon Mabile

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Tony Guthrie

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$5,995,000

21 CAPTAIN’S COVE LANE NORTH CHATHAM

5 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,519 sq ft

This exceptional five-bedroom coastal retreat and boater’s delight offers the best of waterfront living, complete with a private deep-water dock on Ryder’s Cove! Beautifully constructed by Eastward Homes, the home is nestled in a private cul-de-sac and positioned to provide stunning water views from nearly every room. Multiple living spaces inside and out, elegant first-floor primary suite, and four additional en-suite bedrooms. This picturesque North Chatham neighborhood is just 10 minutes to Town, with easy access to fine restaurants, shopping, beaches and surrounding towns. Ryder’s Cove is a protected saltwater inlet that leads out to Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic. Offers exclusive luxe living and phenomenal location for a premiere Chatham waterfront lifestyle!

REPRESENTED BY:

Kinlin Grover | Compass

Shane Masaschi

508.400.2035

shane.masaschi@compass.com

Lori Jurkowski

508.360.8738

lori.jurkowski@compass.com

$3,595,000

67 CAPRI LANE CHATHAM

3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,582 sq ft

Construction complete on this sea captain’s-style home with three bedrooms plus den, three and a half bathrooms, and three levels of living space, including a walkout lower level. A winning combination of water views and water access over Oyster Pond. Other amenities include a walk-to-town location and a new plunge pool surrounded by a stone terrace.

REPRESENTED BY: Pine Acres Realty | Compass

508.945.1186

pineacresrealty@compass.com

$2,995,000 184 QUANSET ROAD ORLEANS

6 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,317 sq ft

Beautifully sited on an elevated lot surrounded by Conservation. The arrival to this exceptional home is as captivating as it is impressive. This special residence was thoughtfully designed on the property to afford exquisite front and back gardens, a level yard with heated 18 x 44 Gunite pool, oversized two-car garage, multiple decks and patios, and views of Quanset saltmarsh. Inside, this home is elegant yet comfortable, and the layout easily accommodates two or twenty! Steps away from landing on Quanset Pond leading to Pleasant Bay. Don’t miss this Orleans oasis and hidden jewel!

REPRESENTED BY: Kinlin Grover | Compass

Lori Jurkowski

508.360.8738

lori.jurkowski@compass.com

$1,700,000 54 NAUSET HEIGHTS ROAD ORLEANS

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,185 sq ft

Steeped in history, Nauset Heights neighborhood is located on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This quintessential century-old seaside community is one of the most sought-after areas on Cape Cod. Nauset Heights Association membership provides private access to the beach. An annual highlight is the NHA Lawn Party along with other various events taking place throughout the season. It’s no wonder homes are passed down from generation to generation. Conservation land to the west and south protects your privacy. Gardeners will enjoy the bordering perennials and assortment of climbing roses hydrangeas, a cherry tree, and lime light hydrangea.

REPRESENTED BY: Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

Jen Whitaker

508.237.8038

jen.whitaker@gibsonsir.com

Team Alberti

508.237.2771

teamalberti@gibsonsir.com

$1,349,000

4 CHAPEL HILL LANE HARWICH

5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,708 sq ft

Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, this stunning farmstyle Cape invites you to experience the Cape Cod lifestyle like never before.

There is no better welcome than fruit trees and an inviting farmer’s porch where you can envision yourself in a rocking chair, surrounded by the people you cherish, the scent of perennials, and a vast plot of land, living the quintessential Cape Cod dream.

With ample parking in the large driveway and an oversized two-car garage (with room to expand above), there’s space for all your toys and more. The private backyard offers the perfect canvas for a garden or pool, where you can create your own oasis.

REPRESENTED BY: Cape Cod Power of Two | William Raveis

GUIDELINES FOR CAPE-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPES

ILLUSTRATIONS

BY MARCY FORD

Residential and commercial landscapes have an important role to play in the health of the environment, particularly here on Cape Cod. The choices property owners make about what is planted and how flora is cared for can make a big difference. In recent years, the interest in native plants, eco-friendly landscape design, and sustainable land care has gained momentum—you could say the movement has blossomed!

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide steps the reader can take relative to their own piece of Cape Cod to support native wild bees, butterflies, and birds; manage stormwater; conserve water; and protect water quality. This 40-page booklet is beautifully illustrated by Marcy Ford, and the content is easily digestible and includes a wealth of resources for additional learning.

This is a publication by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), a leading voice for the environment on Cape Cod for over 55 years. APCC advocates for the protection of natural resources, and in particular the quality of the Cape’s waters and critical habitats. This is the right time to offer a publication with information specific to Cape Cod about the value of native plants, some tips on ecological landscape design, and best maintenance practices that nurture nature.

Available for purchase at apcc.org and at many local retailers. Look for a copy at your local library!

- Kristin Andres Associate Director for Education & Informational Services Association to Preserve Cape Cod

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DAN CUTRONA