March 2010

Winter is waning and in just a couple of weeks we will turn our clocks ahead in preparation for Spring. It has been a strange season with tons of snow to our south and west while Cape Cod has seen very little in the way of the white stuff. Judging from the way summer bookings are coming in many of you are looking toward summer! Great rooms and dates are still plentiful so start dreaming about your perfect summer vacation and give us a call to reserve your room! If you are coming to the Cape this summer bookings are coming in it seems most people are weary of winter and looking forward to warmer weather! There are advantages to booking now - we haven't yet set our rates for 2010 so if you book nofor a wedding check out our room availability online - we usually have a three night minimum stay, but there are a limited number of rooms available for just a two night stay. Remember, we specialize in family vacations - be sure to check out our family suites! Summer 2010 is shaping up to be a spectacular vacation seson!

Late February 2010

Winter seems to have set its sights south of us this year and while there is still just over a month left of winter, the temperatures these days have been fairly mild. Being stalwart New Englanders we are not yet ready to say spring is here, but nevertheless it is time to start thinking about summer vacations. We are already getting bookings for next summer, and these winter days are a perfect time to start planning a summer getaway. Making your reservations now means getting the room that you want on the dates that work for you - and it means getting 2009 reates for your 2010 vacation. We still haven't raised our rates for Summer 2010 and that means you save. If you are planning to attend a wedding in the Harwich area, we are close to a wide variety of popular wedding venues. Stay with us and enjoy excellent accommodations at a fraction of the cost. Give us a call to reserve your room now at 800-455-0247, or reserve online. We look forward to a great summer and to having you as a guest!

January 2010

February is coming and and it's time for lovers! This year Valentine's day is perfectly timed for a romantic weekend getaway, right in the middle of a long holiday weekend (President's Day). We want to make this great escape opportunity even sweeter with some Valentine Weekend Special Deals. Cape Cod in Winter is a wonderful escape destination for lovers. Quiet, romantic, and peaceful - with all the beauty of summer and none of the crowds or traffice. And with some great restaurants, shopping, and nightlife still available. During the daytime checkout the great shopping opporutnities in Harwich Port or in dowtown Chatham. Or, if you prefer, walk a quiet beach together, or the stark winter beauty of the National Seashore. As evening unfolds have dinner at one of the many wonderul restaurants open year-round, or take advantage ofthe great night-life in Hyannis (just a short drive away). If you can't make it on Valentine's weekend consider any othe weekend in February - we'll do our best to make your stay memorable.

By the way, if you are fighting the Winter doldrums by dreaming of next summer why not take a step closer to making those dreams a reality. Book your Summer 2010 stay with us now and take advantage of last year's rates - we are holding to last year's rates, at least for now - so put your plans in place and start planning summer fun!

December 2009

Season's greetings to all of our friends! During this season of holidays that celebrate light and peace we wish you a Merry Christmas and a peace-filled and prosperous New Year. During the month of January we will be closed for our annual maintenance and upkeep. You can still make reservations for a winter getaway or for next summer by using our on-line reservation system. Now is a great time to reserve the room you want for next summer and be assured of getting 2009 rates as well as a good chance at the room and dates you prefer. Anyone who is on our list for annual call-backs - we will be in touch with you in early February or after. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!

November 2009

Can you believe it?! Thanksgiving week is upon us already. Most of the trees are prepared for winter here on Cape Cod, having lost the last of their leaves during last week's windstorm. And despite the temperature being unusually warm the Thanksgiving Holiday is less than a week away. We are open over the Holidays this year and happy to meet your needs for a room if you are visiting relatives for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Family celebrations can be wonderful and sometimes they are even more delightful when you have your own room to retreat to after a fun-filled family day. If you are one of our neighbors and have family visiting know that we are here for you to handle "visitor overflow." Whatever your hospitiality needs for your Holidays on the Cape we'll be glad to help you - just give us a call at 508-432-0337 or 800-455-0247. Two night stays or more can be reserved online; if you are seeking a one night stay call us. When Thanksgiving is over and everyone has had their fill of turkey, the Cape can be the place to follow it up with some great black Friday shopping. Unique shops filled with all kinds of wonderful gift ideas and far fewer crowds than the malls. At day's end a nice meal at one of our great local restaurants makes for a good fllow up to yesterday's turkey. It's all here for you at Allen Harbor Breeze - a great room ove rthe holday at a reasonable price. Happy Thanksgiving!

October 2009

ARE YOU A LEAF PEEPER LOOKING FOR LEAVES TO PEEP? Look no further! In Northern New England the foliage usually peaks by Columbas Day but here on Cape Cod the leaves are just beginning to turn. The scenery on the Rail Trail (our 30 mile hiking and biking trail) is magnificent. Cranberry bogs, ripe and red and ready for harvest abound, and compliment the yellows, reds and oranges of the different trees along the trail. Nearer to the ocean at Coast Gaurd Beach the splendor of the marshes in their golden brown contrast the blue of the ocean as you gaze out at the Autumn sea. Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens is the perfect location from which to tour the best Autumn scenes on Cape Cod and our Autumn rates mean savings for you. Spend your days enjoying the beautiful foliage, the Fall Fairs and the great shopping bargains. Come back to the Inn to rest a bit, then top off the day with a great meal at one of our many local restaurats. The Cape is a wonderful place to get some time away before the busy Holiday season arrives - plan your New England Autumn getaway now!

Sept. 2009

READY OR NOT AUTUMN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER WITH ALL OF ITS BEAUTY! HERE ON CAPE COD September and October are often referred to as being among the Cape's best kept secrets. The Cape is such a wonderful summer spot but for some folks Autumn is even better. It is much less crowded and virtually everything is still open. Days are usually warm (mid to low 70's in September and mid to low 60's in October) with nights that are nice and cool for sleeping. Great weather for beaches, for biking or hiking the rail trail, for golf or water activites. Ferries and the whale watching boats remain open through October.
This year the Harwich Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Fall for Harwich - a fun series of events and activities during September and October. Allen Harbor Breeze Inn and Gardens is joining in the fun by offering an Autumn Art Series. We hope you'll join us for a "Cape Escape" over the next few weeks!

Aug. 2009

THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER HAVE ARRIVED BUT IT'S STILL COOLER HERE ON THE CAPE and we have a room just for you! Cool off in our beautiful pool, or take a short (1/3 mile) walk down pleasant Wequassett Street and you'll be at the beach on Nantucket Sound. The ocean water temp is pleasantly cool at about 70 degrees. All the rains earlier this season, as unpleasant as they became, nevertheless have left us with beautiful gardens this year. Each couple of weeks brings a new set of blooms with vibrant reds, purples, and yellows now gracing our courtyard. The gardens continue their unfolding through the middle of September, so there's always lots to see. For a bit about the history behind our gardens visit the most recent edition of our newsletter, NOTES FROM THE SEA. If we haven't seen you yet this season we hope to - enjoy the rest of the summer!

July 2009

SUMMER IS HERE WITH ALL ITS FUN AND ON CAPE COD HARWICH IS WHERE IT'S HAPPENING! Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens is the place to stay for a vacation that's both fun and relaxing. Within two miles or less of our inn you can find tons of activities: 3 larger beaches and several smaller ones (2 within easywalking distance!); Beaches, boating, golfing, shopping, harbors, boat rentals, canoe & kayak rentals, sports fishing, restaurants galore from elegant to fast food, hiking trails, Cape Cod Rail Trail, theater, miniature golf, trampolines, go-karts, batting cages, ice cream shoppes, and the list goes on and on. Take a day and visit beautiful Nantucket Island - the Freedom Ferry to Nantucket is just two miles up the road. After a day of fun come back to the Inn and relax by our pool before a sumptuous dinner in one of Harwich Port's great resataurants. Harwich Port Center is just 1/2 mile away.
Are you into relaxing instead? No problem - Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens is located in a buiet residentital neighborhood across from Allen Harbor, and is known for its peaceful garden settings. We share the property with Evensong Retreat Center and our guests are welcome to use the Labyrinth Garden. Walk the labyrinth for a meditative exercise or bring your favorite book and rest in the gentle stillness of the garden setting.
Whatever you are seeking we want to help you have a great vacation! Call us at 800-455-0247 and let us help plan your stay now. Visit our ACTIVITIES PAGE for more information about local activities and events.

May 2009

SPRING IS WELL UNDER WAY here on Cape Cod. As we do every year we are working through our many garden settings to clear up the winter wear and prepare them for their full beauty. Each garden is unique. Some, when they come into bloom, are brilliant in color. Others are quieter with more subtle tones of green and gentler colors. If you enjoy natural beauty you'll love Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens. In addition to our own elegant garden settings, its just a short walk through a quiet residential neighborhood to gorgeous Nantucket Sound beaches. When you return to the Inn after a day at the beach you can relax by the pool for a bit, then enjoy a pre-dinner drink outside the sitting area near your room, or on your own private deck. Then treat yourself to a great dinner at any of the many restaurants right here in Harwich - soomething for every taste and budget! Finish the day with some quiet shopping or with a night on the town. There are many theaters - one right here in Harwich, and others in many of the surrounding towns. The great thing about Cape Cod is that y ou are only minutes away from everything! Book your summer vacaton with us now - there's still a great selection of rooms available.

April 2009

FAMILY VACATIONS are a specialty of Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens. While many inns do not allow children Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens welcomes faimilies with children of all ages. We offer a variety of accommodations for families. Family Suits consist of 2 adjoining rooms, each with its own private bath, cable tv, and and small refrigerator; they are a perfect option for families of 4 or 5 - parents can put children to bed early and stil stay up to enjoy some time together. Family suites are also a perfect solution for families with teens who want some space of their own. We also have some single room solutions that can accommodate a more economical budget. A very nice continental breakfast is included each morning and means extra savings for you! Allen Harbor Breeze also features a family friendly pool that is only 4 feet deep at the deep end but large enough for swimming laps. There is so much to do on Cape Cod that a family vacation can be fun for everyone and not break the family budget. For a sample itinerary which includes approximate costs visit our Family Vacation Itinerary page.

March 2009

"Staycation!" It was a term coined last summer when the price of gasoline was over $4.00 per gallon. It referred to the idea that with travel far away being so expensive, coming to the Cape was a great way to "stay" close to home and vacation all at the same time! This summer, with money so tight for all of us, the "staycation" option remains a great one. The Cape is close by to all of the New England States and to New York and New Jersey. For a tankful of gas or less you can vacation with that far away feeling while staing close to home. The Cape is a wonderful world apart from the hectic busy pace of work and the city. Our beautiful beaches are easy to access (especially from Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens). The beaches of Nantucket Sound are just a pleasant one-third of a mile walk and very child friendly. Or, if you are looking for beaches with more wave action the National Seashore is only a 30 minute ride and boasts some of the world's best beaches. Come back after your fun at the seashore and relax here at the Inn by the pool, or rest up in your air conditioned room for more fun later. There are so many activities to enjoy: whale watching, biking, hiking, golfing, fishing, boating, shopping...the list goes on and on. For some great ideas of things to do visit our activities page. All that fun awaits you in just a few short months - summer is getting closer! But there's one step you can take right now, even while winter takes one last swing at us - give us a call and reserve your room at Allen Harbor Breezein Inn and Gardens now and get the room and dates that you want for your "Staycation!"

February 2009

We are looking into some very special family and activiy packages for this summer. We hope to create some packages that include summer theater camp for kids, making for a great chance for families to vacation together and parents to have a few hours to themselves each day while the kids have a blast.
We've come up with some great itineraries for families looking for a low cost vacation. With tough economic times upon us planning a vacation gives the whole family something to look forward to - and a vacaton on Cape Cod at Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens can be a cost-effective and fun-filled way for te whole family to relax. Visit our Family Vacatoin Itinerary page and learn how you can get away for less this summer. Book now and get your choice of the best rooms when you want them! Call us at 800-455-0247 and we'll be glad to help!

December 2008

We wanted to take a minute to show him off to all of our friends from Harbor Breeze, and to let you know that we will be open through the holidays as usual. We look forward to having some of you with us this season, especially friends and relatives of some of our neighbors visiting at Christmas and/or New Years. If you don't live too far away and are looking for fun this New Year's Eve, stay with us and check out nearby Chatham's "First Night," where you can ring in the New Year with a variety of different events and entertainments!

However you spend this holiday season we hope it will be one filled with peace and joy, and that the New Year is a healthy and prosperous one for you. We look forward to seeing you next Summer, and for those on our early call list, we'll be in touch in February!

Summer 2008

It has been a busy spring! Last Winter the town took down the tree the used to grace our front lawn, and we have spent most of Spring developing a new front garden to welcome our guests. Pictures of it are featured in this issue of Notes from the Sea, but we really hope you'll join us in person to see the new garden! We believe it makes a great introduction and addition to our regular gardens.

This summer is shaping up to be a great one on Cape Cod. For the majority of our guests we are less than a tankful of gas away, making for inexpensive travel to a great desitnation. We have held to last years' rates, hoping to provide great value for your vacation dollar, knowing that a restful time away from the daily stress is more important now than ever! And as always, we welcome families!

We have a new Mexican restaurant here in town, a restaurant with a new name, and your old favorites. Dairy Queen is back in business, and the usual ice cream favorites like Sundae School are still here!

We have made upgrades to some of our rooms, including new fixtures in bathrooms and larger televisions in our Garden Side Rooms. We are ready and excited to welcome back old friends ad to meet some new ones as the summer unfolds!.

Spring 2008

Welcome to Spring 2008! This year it feels like Spring came earlier than ever with the change to Daylight Saving Time at the beginning of March and Easter coming early. Even some crocuses in Harwichport Center were poking their heads up, and a brave if foolish daffodil has broken through the earth in one of our back gardens.

Spring brings new life from winter's frozen ground, and there are some new happenings here at the Inn & Gardens. Two years ago we began a two-phase process of modifying our name. First we wanted to better reflect what we present to the public, so we added " and Gardens" to the Harbor Breeze Inn name. Now that we've been present for a couple of years as Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens we have added "Allen" to complete our name and to better convey our location at beautiful Allen Harbor. Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens is our new name and you can learn more about it in this issue of Notes from the Sea. We want you to know that our contact information (phone numbers, emails, website address) and the service in which we take pride remain the same.

Coinciding with our new name was another change involving a sad goodbye to an old tree-friend on the property. The beautiful old poplar tree that graced the front of the property near our sign had taken some pretty significant hits over the past few years as large trucks tore off some of its large lower limbs. After the last wound the tree never fully recovered and the town, which owns trees near the road-line, decided to take it down. While we were sad to see such a beautiful tree come down we know that it was becoming a danger simply by its size, and visibility is now much better for traffic exiting Nehoidan Street. There are pictures of the tree below.

We are looking forward to having old friends back this coming summer season, and to welcoming new ones! We are already beginning to book up for July and August, so give us a call to reserve as soon as you are ready. If you're planning your summer vacation close to home we're right nearby and there's a room waiting for you!