Day 289 Wellfleet Holiday Stroll 2013
Wellfleet Holiday Stroll will be held on Saturday December 14th and Sunday December 15th Come experience the warmth of Wellfleet’s Christmas holiday cheer during winter time. Explore our unique stores and businesses, hand crafted wares at Wellfleet Preservation Hall’s Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair, amazing Art Galleries, nautical treasures and more. Step into the past and relish the splendor of Wellfleet’s decorated historic homes on a historic holiday house tour sponsored by Wellfleet’s Historical Museum Society. Listen to the sounds of merriment and sing along with Denya Levine and Julie Charland at the Wellfleet tree lighting on the Town Hall lawn. To cap off the event on Sunday, stop by Wellfleet’s Public Library to relax for an hour and listen to the soothing sounds of the harp. Season’s greetings from the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce!
Newcomb Hollow Shop & Gallery Stroll into the Newcomb Hollow Shop located at 275 Main Street. Jewelry, ceramics, lamps, pashminas, Furnishings. The Newcomb Hollow Shop is introducing their new collection of HOLIDAY PEARLS. . . Beautiful pearls collected from all over the world. Coin pearls, potato pearls, seed pearls, Heshi pearls and more. Their fabulous new designer, Katie of Galene Pearls, and other local artists have been “busy as bees” designing their new collection of Holiday Pearls just for you and your wallet. Holiday Special: Everything in the shop is on sale, 20% off, even on the Holiday pearls!
HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND CRAFT FAIR! Wellfleet Preservation Hall is hosting a Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair on Saturday December 14th and Sunday December 15th from 11am – 4pm each day. There will be approximately 30 vendors offering locally made items from leather works, pottery, jewelry, knit ware, baby gear, artwork and prepared foods. The Prez Hall Cafe will be open all weekend with treats from the kitchen and bar.
Historical Museum Holiday House Tour Celebrate Wellfleet’s history of community spirit, neighborhood charm and historic houses. See how homeowners uniquely decorate their houses as a welcoming celebration of the holiday season.
Begin your stroll at the Museum’s East Wing and continue down Main Street to Briar Lane where stunning historic homes will open their doors. Docents will be stationed at each house to point out historic or architectural features, unique furnishings and special decorations. Tickets are $20 and available on-line at www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.com, or at the Newcomb Hollow Shop and Jules Besch Stationers.
Town Hall Tree Lighting On Saturday, December 14 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm, on the Wellfleet Town Hall lawn, there will be a tree-lighting ceremony and carol singing by local musicians Denya Levine & Julie Charland. They will play holiday music from various traditions, leading the revelers in Christmas and Chanukah songs and sea chanteys. They play guitar, fiddle, and ukuleles, and their vocal harmonies sparkle with joyous energy.
Ark Angel Animal Hospital Start your exploration of Wellfleet by dropping in to check out Ark Angel Animal Hospital on Route 6 (just past the intersection of LeCount Hollow Rd) Warm up with Hot Cider and snacks while you take a tour of this 240+ year old historic building – converted into a State of the Art full-service Animal Hospital and Mobile Clinic. Open House 9:30am – 12:00pm on Saturday December 14th and Sunday December 15th. Pets welcome and hospital is open for appointments.
The Lighthouse Restaurant Stop by the Lighthouse, located at 317 Main Street for something tasty and a glass of holiday cheer!
Karol Richardson. Karol Richardson, located at 11 Main Street, will be open Saturday, December 14, from 10:30am – 5:30pm. Contemporary women’s clothing and accessories, gifts, lingerie.
wellfleet marine retail store Stop by Wellfleet Marine Retail Store located at 25 Holbrook Avenue near Wellfleet’s harbor. Special treasures for family, home, garden and beach.
Bank Street Square Periwinkle and Nicholas Harrison Gallery located at 25 Bank Street, will be open Saturday, December 14 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and on Sunday, December 15, from noon – 4:00pm. Holiday special 25% off everything!
Off Center Off Center, located at 354 Main Street, will be open Saturday December 14th from 10am to 5pm. Contemporary women’s clothing and accessories. Holiday Special 50% off everything sale!
Left Bank Gallery Stroll into the Left Bank Gallery located at 25 Commercial Street. Fine art, American crafts, jewelry.
Jewelry Studio of Wellfleet Stroll into the Jewelry Studio of Wellfleet located at 15B Bank Street. Unique hand crafted jewelry made on site.
Cove Gallery Stroll into the Cove Gallery located at 15 Commercial Street. Fine art, original children’s illustrations and books, custom framing. Featuring Tomie dePaola original illustrations and limited edition prints. The largest selection of Tomie dePaola Books on Cape Cod.
Quiet Mind Studio Treat yourself this holiday season to a massage or yoga class at Quiet Mind Studio located at 95 Commercial Street.
Small Works and Jewelry Gallery Stroll into Leftbank’s Small Works and Jewelry Gallery located at 3 West Main Street.
Cottontail Gallery. Stroll into Cottontail Gallery located at 1848 Rt 6. Cape impressions, prints, oils, watercolors, sculptures by Blossom Newman, photos by Georgia Coxe and Al Menard.
Wellfleet Spirits Shoppe Stroll into the Wellfleet Spirits Shoppe located at 309 Main Street. Wine tasting every Friday 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
United Methodist Church Open House: The “246 Community Kitchen”, an outreach of the Wellfleet United Methodist Church, will host an open house on Saturday, December 14 to celebrate the holiday season. From noon – 2:00pm enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch. At 1:00pm Noel Tipton, the church’s music minister, will play traditional Christmas carols on the pipe organ in the sanctuary. From 2:00 – 3:00 before we all gather at town hall for the tree lighting ceremony “The 246 Kitchen” will serve hot cider, coffee, tea, cocoa, and cookies. All events are free.
farm Project Space + Gallery. Stroll into Farm Gallery located at 15 Commercial Street.
The Secret Garden. Stroll into the Secret Garden located at 321 Main Street. The Secret Garden will be offering huge discounts on clothing, shoes, and leather. Cookies, cider, and wine will be offered.
SICKDAY Surf Shop. Stroll into SICKDAY Surf Shop located at 361 Main Street.
A.I.M. Thrift Shop. The A.I.M. Thrift Shop, located at 305 Main Street, will be open from 10:00am – 4:00pm. The A.I.M. Thrift Shop is decorated for Christmas and the shelves are stocked with clothing, bric-a-brac, treasurers, and Christmas items galore. Cakes and cookies will be served and free gifts will be given to children.
Jules Besch Stationers. Stroll into Jules Besch Stationers located at 15 Bank Street. Greeting cards, social stationery, journals, handmade papers, vintage desk top items.
South Wellfleet General Store. Stop by the South Wellfleet General Store located in South Wellfleet at 1446 Rt. 6.
Billingsgate Art and Antiques. Featuring many pieces of vintage jewelry, tiffany items, original art works, collectable tools and various antiques. On display a wide variety of furniture and vintage chairs.
Serving refreshments from the “all new JB’s Restaurant” and music by Ken Rosco, the prior minister of the Congregational Church in Wellfleet.
Wellfleet Public Library ‘Christmas International’ Concert will be presented on Sunday, December 15, at 3:00pm at the Wellfleet Public Library. The concert will feature Thom Dutton, the Troubadour Harper on Celtic harp. Come relax for an hour away from the hectic pace of the holiday season, listening to the soothing sounds of the harp. Donations will be accepted at the door (suggested donation is $7).
Wellfleet Box Lunch. Stroll into the Box Lunch located at 50 Briar Lane. (508) 349-2178. Fast service, high quality creative pita Rollwiches!
Herring River Gallery. Stroll into the Herring River Gallery located at 3566 Route 6, near the Truro town line. Herring River is a small, intimate gallery featuring oil paintings by owner and artist Robert Hammerquist. Open noon to 6:00p.m. Mr. Hammerquist will be available to answer any questions related to the work.
Come discover Wellfleet and enjoy your holiday shopping as you stroll through Wellfleet’s winter wonderland.
