Vineyard Experiences for Harbor Hotel Guests

VINEYARD EXPERIENCES FOR HARBOR HOTEL GUESTS

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Oyster Tours Page 6

Chappy Bike Tours Page 8

Yacht & Boat Charters Page 14

Sightseeing Page 16

Harbor View Hotel Martha's Vineyard 2 Yoga Page 20

In-Room Massage Page 22

Other Resources Page 24

Harbor View Hotel Martha's Vineyard 3 Surround by the ocean and miles of beaches... rich in history and natural beauty... the magical island of Martha's Vineyard oﬀers an unparalleled array of unforgettable experiences.

For 130 years, Harbor View Hotel has famously welcomed and captivated guests from around the world. Luxury hospitality is our passion. We have crafted amazing itineraries for countless couples, friends and families, as well as Hollywood A listers and famous dignitaries.

This guide will provide you with information about unique excursions curated speciﬁcally for Harbor View Hotel guests, as well as a list of our favorite places to go and things to do on Martha's Vineyard.

If you need any assistance planning your trip, please contact us.

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Bask in the sunshine, fresh air and scenic views. Let the Island rejuvenate your mind and body.

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Harbor View Hotel guests get an up-close look at the raising and harvesting of oysters from seed to market, while enjoying as-fresh-as-it-gets oysters.

What's Included $150 per person Capacity 20 people

• Group tour for up to 20 guests aboard a 31’ custom, 2021 Schedule open deck oyster farm tour boat. The tour is educational and lasts about 1.5hrs. Sat., May 15 - June: • You will journey out to Cottage City Oyster Farm Saturdays: 1 pm

• Enjoy as-fresh-as-it-gets oysters July - August: • Lemons, cocktail and hot sauces will be available. Sat & Sun: 10:00 am & 1 pm • A cooler full of ice for storage and complimentary bottles of water. September: • For those of you who want something stiﬀer than Saturdays: 1 pm water, the tour is BYOB so come prepared. Times and dates subject to change. • Tip: The boat does not provide much shade, so wear sun protection.

The vessel has a valid United States Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection and both tour guides are USCG licensed captains and certified first-responders. Ask about Private Tours It's an experience like no other.

Policy for public tours: Non-refundable payment is required in full at time of booking. 100% refunds $250 for the boat, plus cost of transportation. if operator cancels due to bad weather. Rescheduling available. Vessel leaves promptly at departing times. Refunds are not available for missed boats. $150 per person. Minimum of 5 People. Children between 13 - 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Tour duration is 1.5 hours. $250 for each Children under 13 are not able to participate.

additional hour over 1.5 hours. Policy for private tours: 50% non-refundable deposit required at time of booking. Payment is due on or before the start of the event. 100% refunds if operator cancels due to bad weather. Vessel leaves promptly at departing times.

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Chappaquiddick Island

Perfect for anyone who can ride 7 miles on a bike and loves the outdoors. This stunning journey is a wonderful escape to a nature refuge on the beautiful island of Chappaquiddick or "Chappy" as the locals call it.

A local tour guide will bike with you to Mytoi Garden oﬀering fun facts - some that are public knowledge and others that only a local would know.

PART 1 Bike from the Harbor View Hotel to the Chappy Ferry. The 5-minute ferry ride will take you 527 feet from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick Island. You will bike 3.7 miles to Mytoi Garden where you can explore the Japanese gardens.

PART 2 (See following pages for detailed descriptions) From Mytoi gardens, you can choose between two tours:

1. Cape Poge Lighthouse Tour & Refuge Prowl 2. Cape Poge Kayak & Safari

From start to ﬁnish, each tour takes between 3 1/2 - 4 hours.

$150 per person

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Chappaquiddick Island

See schedule and detailed descriptions on following pages

Payment must be made in full at time of booking to secure the reservation. If you need to cancel, you will be required to notify Harbor View Hotel 10 days prior to the event in order to receive a full refund, less 10% transaction fee. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the trip to the following day if available. If your schedule does not accommodate the change, you will receive a full refund.

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Part 2, Option 1 Cape Poge Lighthouse Tour & Refuge Prowl

Explore the only wildlife refuge on Chappaquiddick by open-air, over-sand vehicle as you trek to the remote Cape Poge Light. Learn about the local and natural history of this special place, how man and nature have lived with and shaped the land, and meet the local wildlife! Don’t forget a camera for a climb up the Light’s wooden staircase to unmatched views of the Muskeget Channel, Cape Cod, and Nantucket!

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Part 2, Option 1 Cape Poge Lighthouse Tour & Refuge Prowl

2021 Schedule

Times and dates subject to change.

Sat., May 29 & Sun., May 30 - Memorial Day Weekend 8:30am - 12:30pm

Saturdays, June - August 1:00p - 5:00p

Saturday, Sept. 4th 1:00p - 5:00p

Saturdays, Sept. 11th, 18th, 25th 8:30a - 12:30p

Saturdays, October 2nd, 9th & 16th (ending at the Food & Wine Festival) Saturdays: 8:30a - 12:30p

$150 per person Capacity of 8 Guests

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Part 2, Option 2 Cape Poge Kayak & Safari

Discover the pristine waters of Chappaquiddick and the life within on this 1.5-mile paddle and bayside beach exploration. Learn the local and biological history of our treasured brackish pond, salt marsh, and eel grass lagoon! Sea snot, dead man’s ﬁngers, and sea pickle included.

All kayak levels. Appropriate for children 5+; children 15 & under must paddle with an adult.

Please note: You WILL get wet!

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Part 2, Option 2 Cape Poge Kayak & Safari

2021 Schedule Times and dates subject to change.

June Saturday, June 19 & Saturday, June 26 8:30am - 12:30pm

July - August Thursdays & Fridays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm Sundays: 8:00am - 12:00pm

September (Labor Day Weekend)

Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5 8:30am - 12:30pm

$150 per person Capacity of 8 Guests

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Make your Vineyard vacation a memorable one with a chartered yacht excursion. Relax and enjoy the view of the Vineyard from the water. Pass by Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown Harbor, Katama Bay, beautiful homes, beaches and lighthouses.

Breakfast, lunch and sunset cocktail cruises are available. Guests also may enjoy sunbathing, swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking in the inner Edgartown Harbor.

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Private Charters Capacity of 6 People | Price $500/ hour, plus price of food Pre-order food from Bettini Restaurant. Bring your own alcohol.

Enjoy a ﬁrst class yachting experience with a Captain and First Mate waiting to serve you. Your food will be picked up and waiting for you on board. The vessel has a galley kitchen for the crew to prepare the food and keep beverages cold. Excursions begin at Memorial Wharf in Edgartown. Walk or ask for a lift in our complimentary golf cart. The crew will greet you and escort you onto the vessel. A bathroom is available on board.

Continental Breakfast Cruise- 8am - 12pm 2 Hours, 3 Hours or 4 Hours Includes a harbor cruise of Oak Bluﬀs and Edgartown. While onboard, enjoy a continental breakfast (Select and pay for your breakfast through the front desk.)

Lunch Cruise- 12:30pm - 4:30pm 2 Hours, 3 Hours or 4 Hours Includes a tour of the outer and inner harbor to Katama Bay. The yacht will tie up to a mooring in the inner harbor. Spend the remaining time enjoying lunch, sunbathing, swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking. (Select and pay for your lunch through the front desk.)

Sunset Cocktail Cruise- 5pm - 9pm 2 Hours, 3 Hours, 4 Hours Includes a tour of Oak Bluﬀs and Edgartown Harbors. Enjoy dinner and the view from the air conditioned main salon, covered aft deck or open air ﬂybridge. (Select and pay for your dinner through the Front Desk.)

Please schedule at least one week in advance. Charters are based on availability Starting in mid-May

Call 508-627-7000 to book.

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Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing Tours

All tours begin and end at the historic Harbor View Hotel. With 130 years of history behind it, the historic Harbor View Hotel has been faithfully restored. Dubbed the Crown Jewel of Martha's Vineyard, Harbor View Hotel was at the heart of the tourist trade that saved Edgartown after the dawn of the whaling industry. This grand hotel continues to attract a diverse guest list from the famous and far ﬂung to families and couples looking for the perfect summertime escape.

A local tour guide will meet you at the hotel, give you a brief history of the historic hotel and then take you on your Island tour in a 6-passenger van. Tour capacity is 6 people. For groups of more than 6, we will rent a larger vehicle. There will be a charge of $100 per additional person over 6 people.

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The Towns Along the Tour

Aquinnah - Travel to the end of the island to witness the red, clay cliﬀs of Aquinnah. Look down on the spectacular beaches and scour the horizon for the Elizabeth Islands oﬀ in the distance. If you’re feeling energetic climb to the top of the Gayhead lighthouse, which we moved a couple of years ago so it wouldn’t fall into the sea!

Menemsha - Onwards to the ﬁshing village of Menemsha. We drive past rolling hills that run to the sea, dotted with sheep and horses and framed by the miles of British-style stone walls. We will have a picnic on the docks in Menemsha, where we will eat the freshest of fresh seafood while enjoying a complimentary bottle of wine.

West Tisbury - Home to the oldest store on-island; Alley’s General Store, which ﬁrst opened in 1858. We’ll pick up some fresh fruit in the farm stand out back to snack on as we peruse the art at the Field Gallery across the road.

Oak Bluﬀs - We’ll walk among the story-book gingerbread cottages and see the oldest carousel in America. Here, if you grab the brass ring, you get a free ride! We’ll stroll along the lively little harbor or meander through Ocean Park.

Edgartown - Surreal, with a harbor and waterfront edged by stately white Greek Revival houses built by whaling captains. The Old Whaling Church stands tall thanks to six massive columns, and along with the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse and the historic Harborview Hotel, Edgartown really belongs in a museum!

African American Heritage Trail

Part of the Cultural Tour - The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard is a physical entity comprised of 30 sights dedicated to the formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the island. At each of these sights, a descriptive plaque has been placed. Several of these plaques can be found in Oak Bluﬀs and a few in Menemsha and Edgartown along the tour.

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3 Private Tour Options

"Must See" Vineyard Sights Edgartown - Aquinnah - West Tisbury Lunch in Menemsha with a complimentary bottle of wine 3 hours - Price $300, plus cost of lunch

Cultural Tour Full Tour with a Focus on the African American Heritage Trail Edgartown - Oak Bluﬀs - Aquinnah - West Tisbury Lunch in Menemsha with a complimentary bottle of wine.

4 hours - Price $400, plus the cost of lunch

Full Island Tour Edgartown - Oak Bluﬀs - Aquinnah - West Tisbury Lunch in Menemsha with a complimentary bottle of wine.

4 hours - Price $400, plus the cost of lunch

Tours Are Available Daily Starting at 10am & 4pm (Time is ﬂexible based on availability)

Tour vehicle will be a 6-passenger vehicle with a capacity of 6 people, plus the driver. For larger, we will use a larger transit van with a capacity of 13 passengers. There will be a charge of $100 per additional person over 6.

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Vinyasa: Vinyasa Flow is a moving meditation. This upbeat, creative yoga practice, seamlessly links breath and movement to cultivate presence. You learn to move gracefully in and out of poses, utilizing Sun Salutations, strength building and connected movements. Vinyasa Yoga will build conﬁdence and help you stay focused and centered. Flowing around the obstacles that come your way, this dynamic practice will empower you with the strength to face anything on and oﬀ the mat.

Yin: Yin Yoga is a non-impact, restorative practice where the emphasis is on stillness, relaxing into postures, and creating a myofascial stretch that helps to maintain the body's pliability and the full range of movement for the joints. It is an ideal practice for those seeking a meditative, calming experience. It is also a vital practice to balance out the wear and tear of tissues experienced by athletes, and can dramatically reduce the risk of non-contact injuries in the very active.

Slow Flow: Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga links breath and movement with the element of time to explore each pose, adapt, and modify. The goal of Slow Flow is to reinforce the mind body connection with space around transitions, allowing each practitioner to strengthen and reﬁne if they wish, or adjust and further support if they wish. Slow Flow is a nice starting point for beginners due to the tempo, but is by no means restricted to beginners.

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Private Yoga $125 per hour for up to 2 guests Available Starting March 3, 2021

Group Yoga $25 per person Available Saturdays in July & August 8am and 10am

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Massage Menu

Injury Relief - Neuromuscular Sports Massage Widely popular amongst athletes and can be ideal for those with injuries, limited range of motion and chronic pain. Focus on stimulating circulation in problem areas.

Deep Work - Deep Tissue Massage If you require deeper focused work, and don’t require a full massage, Deep Tissue may be for you. Momentary discomfort can lead to complete relief of muscle stiﬀness and pain.

For Mom To Be - Prenatal Massage For women after their ﬁrst trimester of pregnancy. Pillows and bolsters are used to comfortably position. Natural oils are used to hydrate the skin as the muscles are kneaded through slow, relaxing strokes. Individuals with high-risk pregnancies should provide a doctor’s written consent prior to massage.

First Time Relaxation - Swedish Massage If you are new to massage, or in search of relaxation, this is a great place to start. Swedish Massage is dynamic - using anywhere from feather-light touch to deep pressure.

Travel to Relaxation - Thai Massage In Thai massage, the recipient remains clothed. Focus on increasing ﬂexibility and range of motion through the guided assistance of the therapist. Thai massage can increase circulation, gives temporary relief of pain, provides a sense of wellbeing and promotes relaxation.

Pressure Drop - Acupressure Asian bodywork therapy with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Focus on acupressure points that lie along meridians of your body to promote wellbeing.

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In-Room Massage 1 hour

$160 for single, $320 for couples Available Starting April 1, 2021

(508) 627-7000 [email protected]

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Harbor View Hotel provides guests with beach chairs and towels for your enjoyment and a ride in our golf cart to the beach. Contact the front desk.

1. Fuller Beach | Within walking distance from hotel Located along Edgartown’s Outer Harbor, this public beach has warm, calm waters and is a popular place for families with young kids and picnicking. Walk north and west along the beach to Little Beach which extends into the even-warmer waters of Eel Pond. Stay away from the nesting Piping Plovers, which are a protected species!

2. Lighthouse Beach | Within walking distance from hotel Located directly in front of the Harbor View Hotel this quiet beach is the perfect place to picnic, read a book or watch the sailboats ﬂoat in and out of the harbor. Open to all.

3. Chappy Point Beach & East Beach Chappaquiddick Island Call Trustees Superintendent’s Oﬃce for details at (508) 627-7689 http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/mv-osv-permits.html

To get to Chappy, take the Chappy Ferry, a 5 minute ferry ride across Edgartown Harbor. Walk onto the ferry, take a bike or a vehicle. If you are walking, visit Chappy Point Beach which is within walking distance of the ferry dock. There is no entrance fee. If you have a bike or a vehicle, visit East Beach near the famous Dike Bridge. East Beach links Wasque Reservation and the Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge. There is a small fee to walk onto the beach. To drive onto the beach, an over sand vehicle permit is required.

4. South Beach Accessible by bike or car. Approximately 4 Miles from hotel. Three miles of barrier beach on the south shore at the end of Katama Road. Fine surf on one side, protected salt-pond on the other. Open to all. Vehicles with permits allowed on marked trails.

5. Joseph Sylvia State Beach One of the most popular beaches on the Island, State Beach is particularly attractive to families with young kids due to the fairly easy, free parking, warm quiet waters, and sandy, shallow waters. The beach runs along Beach Road between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs and was the setting for most of the beach scenes in the movie Jaws. There is a lifeguard at the Edgartown end of the beach and many people go to jump off the bridge, although there signs asking people not to jump off the bridge!

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1. Barton & Grey Ocean Excursions Luxury yachting charters for Harbor View Hotel guests. Cruise around nearby sights like Menemsha, Cape Poge, Nantucket, and Cuttyhunk aboard a 36-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat EP, captained and cared for by a United States Coast Guard licensed crew. As you explore the sea, your Hinkley Boat will be provisioned with everything you will need.

2. Catboat Charters - up to 6 people catboatcharters.com | (508) 627-7000

3. Magic Carpet - up to 15 people sailmagiccarpet.com | 508-627-2889

4. Mad Max Catamaran - Up to 49 people madmaxmarina.com | 508-627-7500

5. Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Surﬁng, Windsurﬁng Wind’s Up - windsupmv.com

6. Jetski, Parasail, Water Sports MV Ocean Sports - mvoceansports.com

7. Island Spirit Kayak - 508-693-9727 islandspiritkayak.com | Located along State Beach Road, Edgartown Kayak and LED Paddleboard Rentals. Delivery Available.

8. Fishing - Walk out the front of the hotel and fish off the shore of Lighthouse Beach - Fishing Charters - mvskipper.com - 508-693-1238 - Oak Bluffs Harbor - More Info on Fishing in MV - mvy.com/fishing.html

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1. Beach Road Between Oak Bluﬀs & Edgartown Go West on North Water Street toward downtown Edgartown. Take a right on Main Street. At the triangle, bear right onto Beach Road. Follow the paved bike path all the way to State Beach. Enjoy 6 miles of bike trails with a view of Nantucket Sound on one side and 7-acre Sengekontacket Pond on the other. Approximately 2 miles from the Hotel to the beginning of the beach and 3 miles with a view on either side. The path continues on for 3 more miles to Oak Bluﬀs.

2. Katama Loop Set your GPS for South Beach in Katama. Enjoy a 10 mile jog or bike ride from the hotel to South Beach along Katama Road, Atlantic Drive, and over to Herring Creek Road. Riders pass open ﬁelds, farms, South Beach, and the Katama Airﬁeld.

3. Felix Neck Sanctuary - Edgartown Four miles of trails through woodlands, meadows, ponds, salt marsh, and along shorelines allow for exploration, discovery, and quiet contemplation.

4. Caroline Tuthill Preserve Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road Part of Sheriﬀ’s Meadow Foundation, this trail is located conveniently oﬀ Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, and a favorite among islanders. Just a few easy miles will take you to the beautiful views of Sengekontacket Pond.

5. Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary - Vineyard Haven Explore the habitats and vistas that make Martha’s Vineyard such a special place.

6. Menemsha Hills 211 acres allowing hikers to climb to the second-highest point on Martha’s Vineyard, oﬀering spectacular ocean views.

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From the Hotel

Katama Loop

State Beach

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Flying Horses - Oak Bluﬀs http://mvpreservation.org/properties/ﬂying-horses-carousel/

The Flying Houses Carousel is the nation’s oldest platform carousel. Originally operated as an attraction on Coney Island, it was moved to Oak Bluﬀs in 1884 and includes stationary carved wooden horses with manes and tails of real horse hair and inset glass eyes. Each horse is brightly painted and ﬁxed to the rotating platform by a metal post.

Island Alpaca http://islandalpaca.com

Island Alpaca Company of Martha’s Vineyard began in 2004 with the purchase of 19 acres of land and an antique post-and-beam barn. They breed Alpacas to produce alpaca with the highest quality ﬂeece. They encourage kids and familys to come and visit the farm. You can even buy or sponsor an Alpaca!

Horseback Riding

Arrowhead Farm http://www.arrowheadfarm.net/ | (508) 693-8831 174 Indian Hill Rd, West Tisbury

This full-service horse farm boards horses and oﬀers lessons and pony rides. For the horseman looking to expand their skills to those who enjoy music by the barn, this farm has it all. Send the kids to horse camp for a week or explore the private lesson and ride options with a group.

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Sightseeing Tours | (508) 627-7000 Harbor View Hotel has curated private tours for guests. Choose from full island tours to 2 or 3 hour tours. See page ...

Places of Interest

1. Gingerbread Cottages A collection of over 300 19th-century Victorian Gingerbread style cottages can be found in our neighboring town of Oak Bluﬀs. These colorful and whimsical homes were originally a Methodist summer retreat and the neighborhood began as tents.

2. Island Lighthouses In addition to Edgartown Harbor Light located right in front of our Historic Building, the island is home to four other Lighthouses. A Lighthouse Tour is a popular way to experience the island. Aquinnah Lighthouse, West Chop, East Chop, and Cape Poge.

3. Aquinnah Cliﬀs The colorful clay cliﬀs of Aquinnah are a National Historic Landmark and truly breathtaking. On a clear day you will see out to the Elizabeth Islands.

4. Menemsha Fishing Village An active ﬁshing village, Menemsha is a home to quirky seafood shacks where you can enjoy fresh shucked oysters and hot buttered lobster rolls as you watch the sunset right over the water. Don’t forget the wine – Menemsha is located in Chilmark a dry town BYOB

5. Martha's Vineyard Museum Overlooking Vineyard Haven Harbor the MV Museum transformed a historic former military hospital into a stunning space to inspire all people to discover, explore, and strengthen their connections to this Island and its diverse heritage. Be sure to check out the famous Fresnel Lens.

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From the Harbor View Hotel, walk or ride a bike to the Chappy Ferry (chappyferry.com) in Edgartown Harbor. Cross the channel on a 5 minute ferry ride and walk to the public beach at Chappy Point. Along this shoreline you will see, uninterruptedly, the whole expanse of Edgartown Harbor, from anchorage to lighthouse to outer harbor and beyond.

For those who wish to ride or drive farther, Chappaquiddick is a rural island with only one main road, paved for about four miles from the ferry landing at the Point to the southeastern end of the island, where it turns dirt for the last mile out to the ocean-facing elbow of Wasque Point. There is just one retail business, the one-room Chappy Store, located two miles from the ferry on this main road.

More than a thousand acres on Chappy (out of about thirty-eight hundred acres total), is in conservation, much of it oceanfront, open to the public, and worth exploring year-round. On Chappaquiddick you can hike, ﬁsh, bird, sunbathe, ride, or picnic in a setting like no other, and often all on your own.

Three large conservation areas – Wasque (pronounced “way-skwee”), Mytoi, and the Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge – are owned and managed by The Trustees of Reservations, a statewide conservation group. Still others are owned and overseen by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission. Each is worth exploring. (Remember that Chappy is hilly countryside surround by ocean waters, so it tends to be cooler and breezier than the Vineyard as a whole. Dress accordingly!)

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/cape-pogue.html Among the Chappy properties owned by the Trustees, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge is the largest and most varied, made up of more than ﬁve hundred acres facing, along the way, ocean, sound, and harbor. A beach stretching seven miles from the “elbow” of Wasque Point to the “wrist” of Cape Poge and point at the entrance to Cape Poge Pond deﬁnes the long eastern shoreline of Chappaquiddick. The one manmade landmark here is the Cape Poge lighthouse, originally built in 1801, only the second on the Vineyard.

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Mytoi Gardens thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/mytoi.html Among the unexpected and contemplative pleasures on an island laced with idiosyncrasies is Mytoi, a fourteen-acre garden of native and exotic plants, laid out in a Japanese style and surrounding a verdant, inland freshwater pond and island. The late Hugh Jones, a Chappy resident, created this garden and spent so much time there that he invented a Japanese-sounding word – Mytoi – to deﬁne it as his “toy.”

Wasque thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/wasque-reservation.html Today Wasque (“way-skwee”), at the southeastern corner of Chappaquiddick, is the scene of one of the most dramatic and continuing losses of land to erosion anywhere in New England.

The opening through South Beach, breached in 2007 and located these days roughly half a mile to the west of Wasque, not only separates Chappaquiddick from the rest of the Vineyard, but also interrupts the longshore drift of sand from the Vineyard to Chappy, starving its beaches and allowing ocean waves and tides to claw away at the unprotected earthen bluﬀs along the south shore.

At Wasque, acres of earth and stands of scrubby trees sometimes tumble into the Atlantic every week, particularly in winter and spring when storms and waves can be most ﬁerce. Lots where cars parked just one year ago are now gone. So is Swan Pond, which once lay tranquil beneath the bluﬀs. So is the walkway down to the beach, as well as many of the hiking trails above it.

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Physical Address: 131 N. Water Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7 Edgartown, MA 02539

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