As we entered the show, we knew we were in for a special treat. Big Ben was waiting for us, along with about a trillion flowers! What a show!

This beautiful exercise melded nature and man-made materials in a wonderful way. Rick’s challenge is to take all of his tools, bend them in an artful manner, and situate them throughout our gardens before our daffodils rise. Rick’s more than happy about donating his tools; especially the shovels, picks and rakes!

Nancy strives to make the breakfast experience a beautiful event, insisting on fresh-cut flower bouquets from our gardens on all guest breakfast tables. She especially liked this arrangement although questioning whether there would be enough space for the frittata.

Rick suggested that perhaps a simpler, yet still elegant approach might be more practical.

Nancy acquiesced a little and decided to go with this theme for the upcoming season. Talk about pampering our guests!

Rick was concerned that Nancy was getting a bit carried away when she showed him her new plans for the kitchen. After much conversation about where would they put serving plates, keep the bacon warm, and find a spot for the coffee maker, both parties agreed it was time for a spot of tea.

It is very common on Cape Cod to have an outdoor shower – it’s great for getting the sand off of you after the beach, and communing with nature. Rick came up with this brilliant idea as an extension to Honeysuckle Hill’s outdoor shower facility. Nancy was not so sure this would fly with our guests. Nancy won.

Rick is an old drummer and was especially captivated by this unique arrangement. Nancy, on the other hand, is tired of all the space Rick’s drums take up in the basement and has plans for them in her garden. Rick’s not smiling at the moment.

All in all, it was a terrific show. We gleaned a ton of new ideas for our gardens, and are chomping at the bits for spring to arrive (it’s just around the corner) so we can get started with future gardening plans. So when you come for your next (or first) visit to the Honeysuckle Hill Inn, you will be certain to be pleasantly surprised. Hope to see you soon!

Rick, the ever diligent innkeeper, was out immediately clearing the guest sidewalk. He was muttering, “Got to get it clear, there could be a weary traveler come knocking at our door.” Nancy, on the other hand, was out shooting pictures of the snow. Rick was heard muttering again “Somehow this doesn’t seem fair.”

Our always inviting Adirondack chairs out front still offered a pleasant place to park oneself – Just bring your own shovel, and sip your wine quickly before it freezes. 

It might be a while before the Wisteria blooms, but when it does, it’s beautiful.

Our lovely Japanese garden looks as if plucked from a scene in Snow Falling on Cedars  – ethereal to be sure.  But nature springs eternal, and the pond and water plants, will come out of their deep-freeze before you know it.

Honeysuckle Hill weathered the storm well, we’re back in business, the guest path is clear, the fireplace is warming the guest living room nicely, and a carafe of sherry is waiting for you.  Come on down for a winter getaway. We have some great specials, and some great beaches to entice you. By the way, it was amazing to see Sandy Neck Beach yesterday – the beach area was totally clear of snow! The waves  washed in so high that they swept away all the snow!  A walk on the beach was actually possible and pleasant.

Stay warm and safe. Hope to see you soon.

Nancy & Rick

Cape Cod’s beauty never ceases to amaze us. Even in the depth of a rare deep-freeze, the Cape’s natural beauty was abundant. We took a trip down to Barnstable Harbor to show some friends our lovely Millway Beach, and to view the impressive barrier beach, Sandy Neck, which protects our marshes from storms. A view of this barrier beach is always a treat, especially over the holidays, when the Sandy Neck Lighthouse is decked out with a huge Christmas wreath!

The view this weekend stopped us in our tracks. Huge slabs of ice were scattered all over the beach and harbor where the waves had abruptly frozen due to the frigid cold-snap.

We walked the beach (quickly, it was cold!), and were smitten by the ice sculpture show. Our breath was taken away by the show (and the cold) – it was better than many art galleries we’ve visited.

Afterwards, we went to the nearby Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern for a hot toddy to warm us up. Their tavern, with its relaxed ambience and plentiful woodwork, is a cozy setting for good conversation; check out their February 2013 special tastings at http://www.barnstablerestaurant.com
A pleaseant end to a pleasant day.

The Cape’s year-round natural beauty re-enforces why it’s a special place to come, anytime of the year.

The dunes are alive with the sound of music! 

Occidental Gypsy will be in concert Friday, January 18, at 7:30 pm. These pioneers of “Gypsy Pop” deliver a combination of high-energy rhythms of Gypsy, and strong melodies of Pop. This eclectic sound will certainly make you want to get up and dance!

Harlem Works returns to the Cape on February 9th at 7:30pm. This unique rhythm, blues and jazz  musical team is led by composer and producer Gary Foote, on bass, who plays with Smokey Robinson and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

For more information visit www.cultural-center.org

Have you always wanted a boat – or wanted to build a boat? What are you waiting for?

The Seventh Annual Boatbuilders’ Show on Cape Cod, returns February 8-10, 2013 to the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. View a large selection of unique, custom and limited-production boats in both wood and fiberglass. Boaters looking for something other than off-the-rack, will have the opportunity to go on board and compare workmanship and features from a variety of builders.  Over 50 exhibitors will be on hand to answer your questions.

Talk with builders, compare designs, features and price.  if you’re in the market, walk away with an affordable boat that meets your specific requirements.  If you’re just looking….walk away with a new dream!

For more information visit: http://www.acbs.org/calendar/index.php?eID=359

Chocolate…the ultimate comfort food!  Don’t miss the 8th annual Osterville Chocolate Festival!  On Saturday, February 9, the streets of Osterville will be flowing with chocolate! At the Osterville Baptist Church, 824 Main Street Osterville, MA there will be a day-long cooking contest where the main ingredient is CHOCOLATE, of course! Samples from all participants’ scrumptious creations will be for sale during the day at the Osterville Baptist Church.



In addition, participating merchants throughout the town will be offering chocolate themed refreshments and special deals on great merchandise.

For more information visit: www.ostervillevillageassociation.org

Go Green (we’re not talking energy-savings!)The Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Yarmouth on March 9th is the Cape’s largest celebration of the green! This annual event has become one of the largest and most anticipated off-season occasions on the Cape, drawing upwards of 45,000 spectators from all over the country. The parade and festivities
starts at 11 am. Come, enjoy, be an honorary Irishman for the day – and BE GREEN!

For more info visit: www.capecodstpatsparade.com

Brahms’ Masterpiece comes to life on the Cape!

The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra will be performing an amazing program at

The Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis. There will be two performances:

 April 6, 2013 at 8PM, and April 7, 2013 at 3PM

The Program

Johannes Brahms / Symphony No. 4
Johann Sebastian Bach / Passacaglia
Georgre Frideric Handel / Passacaglia
Anton Webern / Passacaglia

A common thread masterly woven throughout this program is the intriguing art form of the passacaglia. The intrigue is heightened as two of the Symphony’s principals perform Handel’s famous passacaglia for violin and viola with an original orchestral arrangement by Brett Abigaña.

For more information visit: www.capesymphony.org

Romance…and the ultimate aphrodisiac!

Heat things up with a romantic escape to the Cape! We offer romantic walks on the beach, fine dining, terrific specialty shopping and…The Ultimate Aphrodisiac – WELLFLEET OYSTERS!

The Honeysuckle Inn is the perfect setting to enjoy your romantic getaway on Cape Cod. Checkout our specials on our website!

THE BEACH!

Visiting the beach,
like Sandy Neck Beach, just down the Street from The Honeysuckle Hill Inn in
West Barnstable, is a truly splendid adventure anytime of the year – need we say more?

So come to the Cape this winter for an absolutely splendid adventure!

Don’t want to go on a cruise, but still see fireworks? The Honeysuckle Hill Inn is centrally located to many Fourth of July Fireworks celebrations. They include:

Falmouth: Falmouth Heights Beach at 8:45pm

Mashpee: Mashpee High School at 9:30pm

Hyannis: Lewis Bay at dusk

Orleans: Rock harbor at dusk

Provincetown: Provincetown Harbor at dusk

Onset: Onset Harbor at Dusk

So come on down to the Cape…to escape…relax…enjoy…and celebrate the Fourth with a BANG!

Doug the Quahog was accompanied by his life-long pal Johnny Quahog, who is thought to be the only human that actually speaks “Quahog”. When Doug whispered in Johnny’s ear the magic number of days of sunshine to expect this summer, the massive crowd was silent. When Johnny Quahog announced “84 Days” the crowd was jubilant. Throngs of participants then headed off in the direction of the smell of melted butter for a hedonistic quahog celebration. Doug was spared so he could predict sunshine for next year’s celebration.

Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) has got nothin’ on Doug the Quahog. Quahogs rule!
For more information on this spectacular event check the Quahog Day Official Website
http://www.quahogday.com

Cape Cod Beer Package



Start your weekend get-away with a Free Factory Tour and Tasting of some of the best beer on this planet at Cape Cod Beer’s Brewery, and receive a free Cape Cod Beer Growler Gift Set!

Romantic Getaway Package

Stay with us for two nights, any weekend during November through April (holidays excluded),and receive a free Ocean Heart, handblown at the Glass Studio of Cape Cod in East Sandwich, MA, and a box of chocolates from Cape Cod Chocolatier.  It’s a great momento from your romantic weekend get-away on the Cape.

Book Lovers’ Delight Package

Do you love curling up with a good book by the fireplace? Stay with us two nights, anytime between January 21 – April 30, 2013, get a special rate of only $299 plus tax, AND… Receive a Free Gift Certificate for $40, good for a bunch of books from Books By the Sea, a terrific independent bookstore in nearby Osterville.  Visit the store, select your books, come back to our warm and cozy living room, and enjoy your new reads by our crackling fireplace!

Black Crow Gallery Collection

The walls of Honeysuckle Hill Inn’s guest living room and dining room are filled with a lovely collection of local art…courtesy of Black Crow Gallery, located down the street on 6A. Works are available for purchase at the inn.

For more details check out our “Specials & Packages” page on our website:

www.honeysucklehill.com

They sold their previous bed and breakfast in October, 2007 and embarked upon what they thought would be a short and easy search for their next Bed and Breakfast. Over three years and forty properties later, they finally found their dream Inn.  Honeysuckle Hill became available due to the owners’ desire to retire from the business, and when Nancy and Rick saw it, they knew they had found “just the right one”. Having vacationed on the Cape for almost four decades, they have a deep appreciation for and love of what Cape Cod offers residents, and tourists, alike. And they knew that the historic Honeysuckle Hill Bed and Breakfast, with its charming curb appeal, lovely grounds, comfortable guest and common rooms, and perfect Cape location, would further enhance their guests’ Cape Cod stay.

 
Whether you are planning your first, or thirty-first, Cape Cod vacation, please consider staying at Honeysuckle Hill Inn – it truly is the quintessential Cape Cod experience.