I recently ran into a gaggle of women of a certain age from Ohio on the streets of Woods Hole. They were wearing matching yellow t-shirts which were titled “My Bucket List” and included Las Vegas, New York City and you guessed it, Martha’s Vineyard. I hear this a lot at the front desk of …
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Girls just want to have fun or so my father likes to remind me. Although I am a serious college student during the rest of the year, I am an unabashed pleasure-seeker in the summer. And this summer at the Woods Hole Inn, my work and my play mingled most affably. One might think that …
When Rachel Ray calls, you answer, right? Last week, we heard she was looking for special romantic breakfast recipes, and what’s more romantic than breakfast for two at the Woods Hole Inn? So, close your eyes and imagine a perfect parfait of fresh cut berries, layered with thick greek yogurt, and house-made granola, the fragrance …
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Three miles up the road from us in Falmouth, summer people and locals are flocking to a new attraction — the Carousel of Light. The brain child of artist and sculptor Lance Shinkle, this extraordinary wooden carousel is fun for young and old. Each horse was hand carved by Shinkle, and the exterior of the …
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From Guest Blogger Gwen Martin: Looking for something to do in Woods Hole? When in doubt, take a walk. I personally love walking anywhere, but walking around Woods Hole is especially rewarding. Walk Around Eel Pond: The classic Woods Hole walk is “around the pond.” Start off where ever you can see Eel Pond (an inlet …
Sea-washed shingles, neatly trimmed cottages, cheerful flowerbeds, and a scenic harbor full of yachts and sailboats make Edgartown one of my favorite spots to visit on Martha’s Vineyard. Edgartown seems to emanate summer and relaxation, beckoning me back every year. The easiest (and most economical) way to get there is to take the Woods Hole …
I often get asked if I am related to the family in “The Big House” which is a memoir of life on Cape Cod written by George Colt. The short answer is yes. Mary Forbes Atkinson Colt was my grandmother, and George is my first cousin. The central tension of the wonderful book is what …
Author George Colt (\”The Big House\”) will be speaking in Falmouth on March 1st. He is staying at the Woods Hole Inn that night and has offered to breakfast with guests and sign copies of his wonderful Cape Cod memoir over our gourmet coffee and chef Sara\’s sweet delights. George is my first cousin and …
