Posts Tagged ‘Cape May Bed & Breakfast’

Higher Education and K-12 Bridges Conference in Cape May 2015

November 12th, 2014 by johnmatusiak

The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast is proud to have accommodated and supported the Higher Education – K-12 Bridges Conference.
The Bacchus Inn staff have worked with members of P4CE for some time providing accommodations for their semi-annual board meetings and taking on the role of their liaison to Cape May. Planning quality events such as this require a knowledge of the destination and resources. The Bacchus Inn prides itself on understanding what Cape May has to offer as a beach resort and conference destination.  Through a consistent dialogue, The Bacchus Inn staff in union with The Cape May Convention Center provided information and assistance to P4CE event planners to help develop a quality experience for the conference attendees.The Bacchus Inn has been honored to provide accommodations during the conferences for keynote speakers, the executive members of the P4CE board and sponsors of this conference; Wilkes University, 3rd Learning, Chester County Intermediate Unit, Research for Better Schools, and Discovery Education.

The Bacchus Inn also hosted a networking event per the P4CE staff request.  The social engagement showcased exceptional products from Cape May Winery and Seaside Cheese of West Cape May.

This 2014 Higher Education Bridges Conference in Cape May event was a success for the planners, attendees, and Cape May.  A coordinated effort amongst P4CE staff, The Bacchus Inn, and the Cape May Convention Center were essential. The Bacchus Inn hopes that this conference will continue to be a model for future events showcasing our beautiful seashore resort, historic inns, and the Cape May Convention Center.

The 2015 Higher Education Bridges Conference is scheduled for April 29 – May 1, 2015, at the Cape May Convention Center.  Click here for more information.

 

June 5-12, 2011 is Restaurant Week in Cape May

June 6th, 2011 by johnmatusiak

Cape May has been nicknamed the Restaurant Capital of New Jersey for good reason. It is full of restaurants for guests of The Bacchus Inn B&B and other fine Cape May Bed & Breakfasts to experience a variety of cuisine and atmospheres. There are fine dining, casual sit-down, and take-out establishments. There is seafood, Italian, French, Asian, Southwestern, and Cajun-Creole cuisine, just to name a few. However, they all have one thing in common they are here in Cape May, New Jersey and many of them are participating in Restaurant Week.

Participating restaurants are offering fixed price menus to allow diners to enjoy an affordable and delicious meal. So if you have ever wanted to have a culinary experience at one of Cape May’s fine restaurants, but something was holding you back, well there is no excuse now! Come out and enjoy a meal at one of the participating restaurants, which includes; The Island Grill, Peter Shields Inn, E.M. Hemingway’s, The Black Duck on Sunset, Ebbitt Room, Mad Batter, The Pier House, Rusty Nail, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, The Lobster House, Washington Inn and 410 Bank Street.

This is an event not to be missed; get a delicious 3 Course Dinner for $35.11 or Lunch for $17.11 (beverage, tax and gratuities are not included).

Birders Unite! It is the World Series of Birding in Cape May

May 14th, 2011 by johnmatusiak

The birds arrived several weeks ago here in Cape May. This weekend those who love birding will arrive to see the migration in a fun competition. Visitors don’t have to venture far to find there feathery friends. Guest of the Bacchus Inn Bed and breakfast need go no further than the porch to hear the birds beautiful songs. In spring the birds follow their instincts and begin the spring migration.

Cape May offers a perfect spot for birds to rest along their journey. There is plenty of food and mating partners.
The migration offers bird watchers a marvelous opportunity to see a large variety of birds. Many of these birds are not found in the Cape May area the rest of the years. Cape May is a pit spot for the birds and a great opportunity for locals to see exotic varieties. The males are in their mating plumage trying to attract the females. It is something to see.

A group of these bird watching aficionados decided to make a friendly competitions out of the unique birding experience here in Cape May. The group try to identify as many varieties of birds as possible in a given period of time. There is a misconception that all the birds are seen. This is not always the case. In fact many birds are identified by call alone. It takes a trained team but birders enjoy the experience. The WSOB

World Series of Birding Logo

competition is coordinated with the Cape May bird observatory. Results of the event can be found on there website.

If you are looking for a new hobby, birding at Cape May Point or in the Cape May region may be the answer. There are always other birders available to offer expertise and fine company in this nature seashore habitat.

Cape May Jazz Festival kicks of the spring season in Cape May

April 7th, 2011 by johnmatusiak

Cape May Jazz Festival starts April 8th and continues to the 10th. Guest of the Bacchus Inn bed & breakfast have attended this event and consistently rave about the experience.

This event has venues throughout Cape May. Some venues are larger and some more intimate. Each spaces offers a unique experience.

The music offers various jazz, blues , and latin. This year Kevin Eubanks and Poncho Sanchez are featured April 8,9, 2011 as well as many more artist.

Kevin Eubanks

The Cape May Jazz Festival goes on all weekend with several shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets for Cape May Jazz Festival 2011 are available online: https://www.capemayjazz.org/maxed_store/tickets.cfm

Accommodations are still available at The Bacchus Inn online:
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Christmas season is in swing in Cape May

December 7th, 2010 by johnmatusiak

As soon as you cross the bridge into Cape May you are surrounded by seasons greetings. The lamp posts are dressed in garland with images of snowflakes illuminating the street scape. The Washington Street Mall is decorated with care and visions of holiday greetings dancing in all the merchants’ heads. The Bacchus Inn and other bed and breakfasts are dressed for the season and welcoming guests to see our best Victorian Christmas.

Cape May MAC is coordinating the tours of the inns. They are also offering trolley tours and other Christmas attractions. The Physick Estate, Cape May’s museum house, is a winter wonderland. The trees surrounding the grounds are strung with lights and the house offers its own unique Victorian Christmas charm.

The scents of the season are everywhere; cinnamon, pine cones, and evergreen surround visitors with wisps of hot chocolate and hot apple cider throughout.

The air is filled with laughter and kids are all similes.

It is a great time to be in Cape May because the only thing missing from this holiday season is you.

Cape May Octoberfest

October 2nd, 2010 by johnmatusiak

Today is a beautiful day in Cape May, 65 and sunny. It was a nice day for a stroll down by the Washington Street Mall area. A few of our guest at the Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast spent the morning walking. Octoberfest is set up just off the Washington Street Mall at Jackson Street.

Octoberfest is a street fair on Jackson sponsored by Cape May Chamber of Commerce. There are vendors selling shirts, handbags, books, jewelry, pretzels,wurts, and of course a beer garden.  A band is playing polkas and folk music. People are browsing and purchasing wares here and there.  It is a pleasant afternoon in Cape May.

Cape May Octoberfest Band

Cape May Octoberfest Streetscape

Historic Cold Springs Village just minutes from Cape May has some great activities planned for September

September 3rd, 2010 by johnmatusiak

Historic Cold Springs Village is just minutes outside the city of Cape May. It is a wonderful asset to the community with activities throughout the year.

In September there is a Revolutionary War encampment  on Labor Day Weekend. See Revolutionary period aficionados dressed in period costume. There is a period tent competition so you can see how soldier slept back then.

September 11-12 fast forward to the Civil War. See how soldiers of the Civil War period dressed and slept.

Cold Springs Civil War Reenactment

Cold Springs Village Civil War Union Formation

Here at The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast we are fortunate to have guest who participate in the reenactments. They repeated talk about how much fun it is for the participants and spectators. It keeps him coming back to Cape May year after year.

Cape May Sand Castle Competition

August 7th, 2010 by johnmatusiak

Some people come to the Cape May beach to sunbathe. Others come to swim and surf. This past week some talented sand castle artist took to our Cape May beach at cove beach.

It doesn’t take much time to admire the time and effort these artist put into their craft. We have some pictures provided by a Bacchus Inn bed & breakfast guest, the Gavins. Thank you for your beautiful photos.

New Kayaking Tour in Cape May

July 30th, 2010 by johnmatusiak

Capt. Scotti has come to Cape May to offer a new kayaking experience. He will take customers out to the dolphins drop you in the water and then offer tubing for the return trip.

Coupons are available in the foyer of Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast.

Cape May has some Old faces in New Places on the Washington Street Mall

July 26th, 2010 by johnmatusiak

The hot new T-shirt in Cape May is titled, “Capemaniac”. For many visitors their trip to Cape May is a ritual, an old habit that is too good to break.

Many have a predetermined plan nurtured and edited over years to provide the perfect getaway.  This may include a walk on the Washington Street Mall or a bike ride to the Cape May Point lighthouse.

For some it is all about “that” store or restaurant. This year has brought some changes. Tisha’s restaurant has been a mainstay of Beach Ave for years. Tisha’s restaurant provided great food with a picture perfect view of the ocean. The convention hall projected forced a move and now the restaurant has moved from the beach to the Washington Street Mall.

Tisha’s restaurant reopened on Friday July 23,2010. Two of our guests here at the Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast went to dinner last evening. They loved the ambience and were pleasantly reassured from their dining experience that Tisha’s is still a fine Cape May restaurant. The breakfast ritual at the Bacchus Inn is a review of  the previous night’s dinner. Jim and Joanne,longtime repeat guest, wanted everyone to know …that the new Tisha’s still has the great food while set in an elegant dining room”. So if you loved Tisha’s before on Beach Ave then try it again at its new location on the Washigton Street mall. If you have never been to Tisha’s restaurant then you should make a point to try one of the more refined spots of Cape May.

Tisha’s restaurant has a new neighbor, Bath Time. Bath Time was formerly located across from Swain’s hardware. Now it is conveniently located on the Washington Street Mall. Bath Time  specializes in custom scented bath salts but it also has other supplies for the bathroom.

Both Tisha’s and Bath Time have been long time businesses in Cape May.  They are a custom part of many visitors Cape May experience. Now they are very convenient neighbors to visit on the Washington Street Mall.

Tisha's Restaurant Cape May by Bacchus Inn

Bath Time Cape May by Bacchus Inn


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