November 1-10, 2018 1 2 3 1 p.m. Motorboat Ride 4 p.m. Searoom Wines- Wines from Coastal Regions 1 p.m. Seal Spotting boat ride 3 p.m. Birding by Plus Tour 5:45 to 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. Seal Spotting by 10 a.m. Seal Spotting by 2 p.m. Seal Spotting by 3 p.m. Seal Spotting by 4:30 p.m. Seal Spotting by 5:30 p.m. - Slide Show, Seals of Rhode Island 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:30 a.m. Naturalist s Guided Beach Walk 12 p.m. Motorboat Ride 2 p.m. Motorboat Ride 11 a.m. Naturalist s Guided Beach Walk 2 p.m. Tour Ride 4 p.m. Seal Spotting boat ride 10 a.m. Tour Ride 1 p.m. Motorboat Ride 4 p.m. - Sandy Shores- Wines from sandy Soils Brewmaster s Dinner Series Shelton Bros. Importers 1 p.m. Seal Spotting boat ride 3 p.m. Birding by Plus Tour 5:45 to 7 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. Birding 10:30 a.m. Seal Spotting by 1 p.m. Tour Ride 2 p.m. - Nature Craft: Beach Stone Jewelry 5 p.m. - Slide Show, History of the Inn & Southern RI Hospitality
tt November 1-10, 2018 Nature Craft: Enjoy these fun nature-themed activities geared toward adults and older children. This month we offer Beachstone Jewelry and ornament making. Stargazing: A big dark sky with lots of stars is a memorable part of the Weekapaug experience. Join the Naturalist after dark to spot the moon and constellations. On Fridays when the moon is up we will use a telescope to view crater detail. (Note: there will be no planets visible in the evening sky until May 2018, at which time our popular planet viewing will recommence. Salt : Come walk the edge of the salt marsh with our naturalist and learn about the different plants and creatures that live there. Birding by Van: Our naturalist conducts a n hour-long tour around local marshes looking for migrating birds. Tour Weekapaug in : Take in the views and lovely lanes of Weekapaug in our open-air electric car. Half-hour tour.. room for five passengers. Birding by Electric Shuttle: Ride along in our Polaris GEM car while our naturalist conducts a tour around local marshes looking for migrating birds. The GEM does not have doors, so it is open for viewing, but also a bit breezy on chilly days. Naturalist s Beach Walk: Join our naturalist on an hour-long walk down the barrier beach. He will point out wildlife, interesting plants and landmarks. The beach is beautiful and great for walking throughout the year. Guides: The following guides are available at the front desk: Local jogging and biking maps. Points of interest map covering Mystic, CT to Newport, RI. Walker s guide to downtown Westerly. Printed directions to area attractions are also available at the front desk. Seal Days - Our naturalist, Captain Mark, will run boat excursions with the goal of spotting seals at the following times: Friday at 1:00, 3:00 & 4:30. Saturday at 9am, 10am, 2pm, 3pm and 4:30pm. Weekapaug Inn overnight guests will receive one ticket per person; guests at other OHMC properties may purchase tickets at $20 per person. Please make reservations at Weekapaug Inn front desk. Brew Master s Social Series: - Family style dinner highlighting exciting breweries and farms within a house-party setting. This month Shelton Bros. International Imports, which specializes in some of the best beers in the world. S mores at the Fire pit: Tokens for $ 5.00 can be purchased at the front desk. Guests who dined in the restaurant are free. Weather dependent. Van Tour of : is full of history and beautiful houses dating back to the 1800 s. Mark will drive you down quiet lanes and through the more public areas and tell tales from the days of old. Wines at Weekapaug: Join Group Wine Director Jonathan Feiler for tasting and discussion of various wines. This month he will feature coastal wines and wines from sandy soils. ing in November is highly weather dependent and may not be offered if conditions are not suitable. Motorboat Ride Enjoy a half-hour pond cruise on our motorboat. Tours leave from the dock right off our backyard and take in waterfront homes and sweeping salt marshes. (Complimentary to overnight guests at Inn. Others may purchase tickets at front desk for $20 each.) Birding by Motorboat: Our shallow-draft skiff is the best way to see shore birds in their wild habitat. We can cover a lot of territory and get within range of a variety of birds. (Complimentary to overnight guests at Inn. Others may purchase tickets at front desk for $20 each.) Seal Spotting by Motorboat: If weather permits, come along on a short boat ride to see if we can spot harbor seals resting on rocky islands. Please enquire at guest reception or the boathouse about private boat outings
November 11-24, 2018 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9:30 a.m. Naturalist s Guided Beach Walk 11:30 a.m. - Seal Spotting boat ride 1 p.m. Walk to Weekapaug overlook with Naturalist and telescope 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. - 10 a.m. - Nature Craft: Pinecone Ornaments 12 p.m. Birding by Van Around the Local Hotspots 2 p.m. Seal Spotting from Back Deck 4 p.m. Local wines 11 a.m. - Nature Craft: Scallop-shell Christmas Ornaments 1 p.m. Birding Walk 3:45 p.m. - Van Tour to for Sunset 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m. - Stargazing and Telescope view of moon 10 am 1 p.m. Trustom Pond Walk with Naturalist 2 p.m. Birding 3 p.m. - Nature Craft: Beach Stone Jewelry 5 p.m. - Slide Show, History of the Inn & Southern RI Hospitality 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 p.m. Walk to Weekapaug overlook with Naturalist and telescope 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. - 10 a.m. - Nature Craft: Pinecone Ornaments 12 p.m. Birding by Van Around the Local Hotspots 2 p.m. Seal Spotting from Back Deck 9:30 a.m. Tour 11 a.m. Guided Beach Walk with Naturalist Thanksgiving Dinner - Seatings at 11:30AM, 12PM, 2PM, 2:30PM, 5PM, 5:30PM 11 a.m. - Nature Craft: Scallop-shell Christmas Ornaments 1 p.m. Birding Walk 3:45 p.m. - Van Tour to for Sunset 5 p.m. Rise of Full Moon from back deck 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m. - Stargazing and Telescope view of moon 9:30 a.m. Walk to Overlook with Naturalist and telescope 2 p.m. Birding 3 p.m. - Nature Craft: Beach Stone Jewelry 5 p.m. - Slide Show, History of the Inn & Southern RI Hospitality
November 11-24, 2018 Nature Craft: Enjoy these fun nature-themed activities geared toward adults and older children. In October we offer Beachstone Jewelry. Stargazing: A big dark sky with lots of stars is a memorable part of the Weekapaug experience. Join the Naturalist after dark to spot the moon and constellations. On Fridays when the moon is up we will use a telescope to view crater detail. (Note: there will be no planets visible in the evening sky until May 2018, at which time our popular planet viewing activity will recommence. Birding by Van: Our naturalist conducts a n hour-long tour around local marshes looking for migrating birds. Birding by Electric Shuttle: If the weather is reasonable we will push the limits of the season in our open-sided electric shuttle. It seats six and is an excellent way to take in the views without walking. Birding Walk: Our naturalist conducts a n hour-long walk around local lanes looking for migrating birds. Tour Weekapaug in : Take in the views and lovely lanes of Weekapaug in our open-air electric car. Half-hour tour.. room for five passengers. Walk to Weekapaug Overlook: Join Mark on a short walk to Weekapaug overlook. He will bring our spotting scope and point out landmarks such as, Fishers Island, Montauk Point and Block Island. He might also spot some of our seasonal bird species. Naturalist s Beach Walk: Join our naturalist on an hour-long walk down the barrier beach. He will point out wildlife, interesting plants and landmarks. The beach is beautiful and great for walking throughout the year. Guides: The following guides are available at the front desk: Local jogging and biking maps. Points of interest map covering Mystic, CT to Newport, RI. Walker s guide to downtown Westerly. Printed directions to area attractions are also available at the front desk. Thanksgiving Dinner: - A traditional holiday meal, featuring Thanksgiving favorites served family style. $74.00 per person (children 4-12 years old are $37; Children 3 years and under are FREE) Optional $50.00 wine pairing Trustom Pond Bird Walk: The US Fish and Wildlife property features well-maintained trails that meander through native grasslands, upland forest and eventually to a large coastal pond. Viewing platforms afford fine views of waterfowl and sweeping vistas of the beach and marshes.. Van Tour to US Fish & Wildlife Center: Kettle Pond Visitor Center is a wonderful nature display in the regional headquarters of US Fish & Wildlife. S mores at the Fire pit: Tokens for $ 5.00 can be purchased at the front desk. Guests who dined in the restaurant are free. Weather dependent. Pinecone Ornaments: Decorate pinecones collected along our beach with glitter and other bling. Scallop Shell Christmas Ornaments: Make a keepsake ornament from scallop shells that grew in our salt pond. Capt. Mark can lead you on two charming designs, or you can create your own. Sunset from Lighthouse: There aren t many places better than the lighthouse to view a sunset and a big ocean view for that matter. Join Mark for a drive in our van to see the sun set behind Fishers Island. Van Tour of : is full of history and beautiful houses dating back to the 1800 s. Mark will drive you down quiet lanes and through the more public areas and tell tales from the days of old. Wines at Weekapaug: Join Group Wine Director Jonathan Feiler for tasting and discussion of various wines. This month he will feature coastal wines and wines from sandy soils. ing in November is highly weather dependent and may not be offered if conditions are not suitable. Seal Spotting by Motorboat: If weather permits, come along on a short boat ride to see if we can spot harbor seals resting on rocky islands. Please enquire at guest reception or the boathouse about private boat outings
November 25-30, 2018 25 26 27 28 29 30 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. Naturalist s Guided Beach Walk 1 p.m. Walk to Weekapaug overlook with Naturalist and telescope 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. - 10 a.m. - Nature Craft: Pinecone Ornaments 12 p.m. Birding by Van Around the Local Hotspots 2 p.m. Seal Spotting from Back Deck 4 p.m. - Sandy Shores- Wines from sandy Soils 11 a.m. - Nature Craft: Scallop-shell Christmas Ornaments 1 p.m. Birding Walk 3:45 p.m. - Van Tour to for Sunset 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m. Stargazing on Deck with Naturalist
November 25 30, 2018, 2016 Nature Craft: Enjoy these fun nature-themed activities geared toward adults and older children. In October we offer Beachstone Jewelry. Stargazing: A big dark sky with lots of stars is a memorable part of the Weekapaug experience. Join the Naturalist after dark to spot the moon and constellations. On Fridays when the moon is up we will use a telescope to view crater detail. (Note: there will be no planets visible in the evening sky until May 2018, at which time our popular planet viewing activity will recommence. Salt : Come walk the edge of the salt marsh with our naturalist and learn about the different plants and creatures that live there. Birding by Van: Our naturalist conducts a n hour-long tour around local marshes looking for migrating birds. Birding Walk: Our naturalist conducts a n hour-long walk around local lanes looking for migrating birds. Tour Weekapaug in : Take in the views and lovely lanes of Weekapaug in our open-air electric car. Half-hour tour.. room for five passengers. Walk to Weekapaug Overlook: Join Mark on a short walk to Weekapaug overlook. He will bring our spotting scope and point out landmarks such as, Fishers Island, Montauk Point and Block Island. He might also spot some of our seasonal bird species. Naturalist s Beach Walk: Join our naturalist on an hour-long walk down the barrier beach. He will point out wildlife, interesting plants and landmarks. The beach is beautiful and great for walking throughout the year. Guides: The following guides are available at the front desk: Local jogging and biking maps. Points of interest map covering Mystic, CT to Newport, RI. Walker s guide to downtown Westerly. Printed directions to area attractions are also available at the front desk. Van Tour to US Fish & Wildlife Center: Kettle Pond Visitor Center is a wonderful nature display in the regional headquarters of US Fish & Wildlife. S mores at the Fire pit: Tokens for $ 5.00 can be purchased at the front desk. Guests who dined in the restaurant are free. Weather dependent. Pinecone Ornaments: Decorate pinecones collected along our beach with glitter and other bling. Van Tour of : is full of history and beautiful houses dating back to the 1800 s. Mark will drive you down quiet lanes and through the more public areas and tell tales from the days of old. Wines at Weekapaug: Join Group Wine Director Jonathan Feiler for tasting and discussion of various wines. This month he will feature coastal wines and wines from sandy soils.