Falmouth Fairy Houses

Falmouth’s Highfield Hall has repeated its wildly successful 2013 outdoor Falmouth fairy house exhibit. We were fortunate to have our five-year old granddaughter visiting on the day of the opening. As we followed the colorful map through the gardens Delaney was completely enchanted. When we returned to the Palmer House, we set about collecting items …

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Provincetown Cape Cod

Playing in P-town By Mary Moran Provincetown, located at the tip of the Cape Cod peninsula, is a small town with a whole lot of character. Taking a day trip to Provincetown will certainly not disappoint, because there are many interesting options when it comes to activities, both during the day and evening. You may …

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Blizzard of 2015

The National Weather Service predicted a “potentially historic blizzard” to hit eastern Massachusetts, the Cape and Islands starting on Monday night and continuing into Wednesday. On Monday I decided to do a narrative of the blizzard of 2015’s progress at the Palmer house Inn and in Falmouth Village. The area was under a Blizzard Watch and the …

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5 Crowd Pleasing Holiday Breakfasts

As the holidays approach, we think about the wonderful feasts we will prepare for our evening meals. However, what does one do for those out of town guests who stay overnight? Here are a few tips for breakfasts that will help you hold it together and maintain your cool while serving a crowd each morning. Black …

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Plan a Memorable Holiday Party

During our tenure as hosts at the Palmer House Inn, Bill and I have developed a routine for planning a memorable holiday party at, the “Big House” as we affectionately refer to the main inn building. The Inn sparkles during the holiday season and it comes alive with good cheer during a party. Start planning early. …

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Autumn Photos for Thanksgiving

Just a few Fall photos to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving.  A Few More Thanksgiving Links A Thanksgiving Apple Pie Recipe Salted Cape Caramel Saucc Recipe 8 Tips for Serving a Holiday Feast Cape Cod Fall Foliage Cycling Tour Mary Mulloy’s Corn Pudding Recipe Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipe   While all of our …

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New Year’s Eve Falmouth

Falmouth is a wonderful location to visit for New Year’s Eve. Several of the members of the Falmouth Bed and Breakfast Association are open, festively decorated, and eager to give you suggestions and make reservations where to celebrate the ringing in of 2015. All of our members that are open are within an easy stroll …

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Halloween in Falmouth

Just a few of our favorite trick-or-treaters out in the Trick or Treat Parade, the Night Watchman’s Tour, and Falmouth’s Village of Scarecrows at Halloween in Falmouth this year.   Falmouth’s Village of Scarecrows will be on display through November 15, 2014.   While all of our rooms have their own individual charm suitable for relaxation after …

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8 Tips for Serving a Holiday Feast

Are you planning on serving a holiday feast to a group friends and/or family over the holidays? Nervous? Don’t worry. Whether it’s a group of old friends or new friends, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner; here are some tips to keep the event running smoothly and to keep your stress as host or hostess …

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Historic Cape Cod: Victorian Age in Falmouth

This charming exhibit on historic Cape Cod is at Falmouth’s Museums on the Green will be running through October 11th. It is located in the 1730 Conant House at 65 Palmer Avenue, just 2 door away from the Palmer House Inn. Two of the values that people of the Victorian era held dear were respectability …

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