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Our View: Preparing for the worst ... Herb Rothschild: Tell us how they vote ... Calendar: Monday, Nov. 3 ... Our View: Preparing for the worst ... Herb Rothschild: Tell us how they vote ... Travel: Quiet time on Cape Cod Relax with a luxurious stay at Wequassett Resort & Golf Club in Harwich By Nancy Olesin More Content Now DailyTidings.com By Nancy Olesin More Content Now Posted Oct. 29, 2014 @ 8:41 am By Nancy Olesin More Content Now Posted Oct. 29, 2014 @ 8:41 am » Social News HARWICH, Massachusetts - There’s a chill in the air and winter may be on its way, but a visit to the gorgeous Wequassett Resort and Golf Club in Harwich is just the thing to warm up a fall weekend. The resort is one of a kind, among the top resorts in the world, and a perfect destination for a special getaway. While your garden may have faded by now, Wequassett’s stunning gardens, with myriad local and exotic plants, were still abloom in early October, bright with purple, pink, ivory, yellow, blue and sage. Situated on 27 acres with flowers and plants covering seemingly every inch of the property, this luxury resort has award-winning restaurants and 120 rooms in a collection of tidy white cottages and buildings. Wequassett is open through Thanksgiving, and this time of year the Cape is more quiet and beautiful than ever. Less than a two-hour drive from Framingham, Cape traffic was light and we arrived at the Wequassett on a Friday afternoon. Tempting cookies and pink lemonade were laid out in the registration lobby, a sweet afternoon snack, just one of the little touches that abound here. The resort is the kind of place where the staff open doors, turn down the beds at night, leave chocolate candies, bring extra towels, ask if you need assistance and generally do everything they can to make you feel welcome. Our "Signature Suite" was striking, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 180-degree view of Pleasant Bay and Round Cove where we could see boats bobbing on the water. On a table treats awaited: A bottle of wine and a tray with sliced baguette, cheese, Italian ham, pickles and capers. Decorated in clean, light browns and tans with lots of white-painted wood and fresh flowers, the huge suite was a dream, equipped with a bar, two big comfy upholstered chairs, a large-screen TV, stereo, gas fireplace and separate his-and-her marble bath with a jetted tub. Even with two queen beds, there was enough extra room we could have invited 10 friends in for drinks. We both would have been happy enough to spend the entire weekend there, enjoying the view and reading our books. In nice weather, order breakfast or lunch from one of the resort’s restaurants and step outside to eat at the table on the private patio or light the outdoor gas fireplace and settle in on a chaise for an afternoon. But there’s lots to do besides relax at Wequassett. The resort’s concierge has many suggestions; it’s your choice. Take a lesson or play a round at the neighboring 18-hole, par-72 Cape Cod National Golf Club, open only to club members and guests of the resort. Tennis anyone? Bring your pals for a tennis party on the four new Har-Tru clay courts or take a private lesson from the pro. Take a leisurely walk on the resort’s own beach, or explore any of the nearby beaches. We saw interesting shells and prehistoric-looking horseshoe crabs on our walk. The heated pools are sparkling new – one is a lap pool for exercising and the other overlooks the bay, but both have heated spas next to them. Work out in the exercise room or take a yoga class. In summer months, the resort has a stable of kayaks and a variety of power and sailboats to take out on the calm bay, and the resort can also ferry you to the National Seashore. In summer, there’s a children’s center, too, with programs just for them. The village of Chatham is just a few minutes away, with its shingled houses, adorable antique shops, art galleries, movie theater and restaurants. Many businesses are open through the winter. No need to take the car into town; the resort has a fleet of BMWs and a driver will gladly drop you off at your destination and make arrangements to collect you later. Be sure to stop in a the Stuna Galleries on Main Street where Heather Struna has been showing the lovely paintings and prints of her talented father, Timothy Jon Struna, for more than a dozen years. While some of the shops are pricey, many sell clothes you won’t find anywhere else in the state. Sancheska’s has elegantly casual outfits for women that are reasonably priced. The Cape Cod Rail Trail is nearby for biking and hiking, and of course there’s the iconic Chatham Light where you can see seals on the beach. Or, head further out on the Cape to Truro Vineyards for a wine tasting or a tour of the winery or rum distillery. Have breakfast or lunch at the nearby Lazy Lobster, which makes the fluffiest French toast on brioche you’ve ever tasted. Try a tasty lobster roll at the Captain’s Table or a simple breakfast at Sandi’s Diner in downtown Chatham. The local movie theater shows indie films several times daily. But you must eat at least one meal at the resort’s fine dining restaurant, Twenty-eight Atlantic, where chef James Hackney works his magic. The menu at this top-rated restaurant with impeccable service is always changing based on what is in season and available. I started with Chatham oysters with an interesting green cucumber granite. Caramelized day boat scallops with lentils, pancetta, pomegranate and Brussels leaves were truly the best scallops I’ve ever had, and I’ve eaten many scallops in my day. My husband’s salad was made with local greens and his pan-roasted salmon with shallot puree, chard leeks and tarragon oil was moist and flavorful. A chocolate soufflé concoction for dessert was topped with a dollop of the most unusual ice cream ever: pine needle. It’s like Christmas in your mouth! In the summer months, the resort has five restaurants, but not all were open during our visit. For less formal dining, try Thoreau’s, a cozy pub and restaurant housed in on the resort’s historic buildings, the Eben Ryder House. The intimate setting has dark wood beams, leather and friendly wait staff. No reservations are needed, and the cocktails are made with care and fresh ingredients. Don’t miss the cod cake, a filling appetizer that’s a meal in itself. The fillet mignon was cooked to juicy perfection and my husband proclaimed his fish and chips to be top-notch. Psst … you can also order off the Twenty-eight Atlantic menu if you like. The resort hosts elegant parties and weddings, and there were two going on during our visit. On Saturday night, we enjoyed fireworks celebrating one couple’s nuptials that were set off from a floating dock in the bay. The arrangement of the resort facilities is such that the parties never disturbed the peaceful tranquility of our luxurious suite, and we enjoyed the extra treat of seeing a beautiful pyrotechnic show in the sky. Wequassett Resort & Golf Club 2173 Rte. 28, Harwich 508-432-5400; 1-800-225-7125; www.wequassett.com Special Fall Packages: Fireside Fridays: Stay two nights (Wed-Thurs) and receive Friday free. Package includes personal s'mores turndown service, a guided bicycle tour of a local cranberry bog and a four-course tasting dinner in Twenty-eight Atlantic. Rates start at $475 per night. Taste of the Harvest: Experience the bounty of Cape Cod with a two night stay available from Sunday to Thursday, a four-course fall tasting dinner in Twenty-eight Atlantic along with a meeting with the Chef James Hackney and daily breakfast for two. Rates start at $395 per night. A New England Thanksgiving: Waterfront accommodation, Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at Twenty-eight Atlantic, caramel apple-making and hot cider around the fire pit and all-access football in Thoreau's. Rates start at $375 per night and children’s meals are additional. 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