Falmouth’s Strawberry Festival

This week is “Falmouth’s Strawberry Festival”.   It will take place under the big white tent on the grounds of Saint Barnabas’s Episcopal Church. A good time will be had by all. There will be homemade, homegrown, strawberry shortcake and lobster rolls,  a “Flee Market” and a plant sale. In other words, come and take …

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Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Busses

One of the most frequent day trips that our Palmer House guests take is a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. For your convenience, we sell the tickets at the inn. After disembarking the ferry we recommend taking the tour bus to get an over view the island.   The sightseeing busses on the Vineyard run …

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Fragrant Flowers on Cape Cod – Stephanotis

This year I decided to have a pot of stephanotis by the entrance door of the inn.     They are a lovely white flower and have a beautiful fragrance. I especially enjoy looking at them as I pass by because they were one of the flowers in my wedding bouquet.

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Mother’s Iris at the B&B

My mother’s iris are blooming in on Cape Cod. Mom passed away in 2001 and we sold the family home. Before the house was sold however, my sister took some of the iris from Mom’s garden. We planted the iris the first year that we owned The Palmer House and they have bloomed each spring. …

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The Flying Bridge Restaurant

An enjoyable evening with friends and delicious fresh Cape Cod seafood. Last week Bill and I went to the Flying Bridge with friends. We spent an enjoyable evening chatting and enjoying fresh delicious seafood. The Flying Bridge likes to boast that every seat is a water view and they are not exaggerating. The view of …

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Bed & Breakfast Review: A real gem of an Inn

We chose your Inn on the computer. We lucked out. Not only was it close to the adorable village, but a real gem of an Inn. All your little personal touches are such a treat. You’ve thought of everything. Your staff is wonderful. We loved sitting on the porch & enjoyed the flowers. We hate …

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