June Beach Days are the Best!

It's another beautiful beach day at Good Harbor and the Blue Shutters. The hot summer months will soon be upon us, but these last few weeks in June can be just as nice as July and August -- and a lot less crowded. Plus, there are special events now through the end of the month -- including the world-famous St. Peter's Fiesta Weekend, June 24-27. There are still rooms available -- don't miss out.



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Come Enjoy a Gloucester Tradition -- The Famed St. Peter's Feast

If you've never experienced the "fishermen's feast" in Gloucester, you're missing a very special part of Cape Ann's history. And a very fun time. St. Peter's Fiesta starts on June 23 and ends June 27, and before it's done there'll be: the famed greasy pole contest in Gloucester harbor, parades through the streets, the blessing of the fleet, music and carnival rides in downtown Gloucester and so much more. And there's no better place to rest up between all the feast fun than the Blue Shutters, especially with the sun warming the beach these past few weeks. We still have rooms available for those dates...but don't wait too long, as this is a popular weekend here in Gloucester.

Rockport Music Hall: a World-Class Addition to Cape Ann Scene

There's something new on the Cape Ann scene and it's making a lot of noise -- beautiful noise. It's the new music hall that's home for Rockport Chamber Music Festival. Friends Art and Pat were up for an overnight stay this weekend and somehow scored tickets. The new music hall has been getting rave reviews, and Art, Pat and thier good friends were also wowed. This performance center -- overlooking Sandy Beach in Rockport -- is already attracting world-class musicians to Cape Ann. So, if a beautiful beach, awesome whale-watching, great restaurants, unique gallaries -- and the Blue Shutters -- aren't enough to get you here, consider this newest Cape Ann attraction.

Still Time to Arrange a Blue Shutters Father's Day Surprise

Father's Day is just a week away, and for those of you still haven't decided what to get Dad, give us a call -- there are still rooms available next weekend. And if Dad does celebrate Father's Day at the Blue Shutters, we'll have some of our local brew -- Cape Ann Brewery beers -- waiting for him. We'll also help with other plans -- dinner, fishing or whale watching trips and other Cape Ann activities that'll make this a special Father's Day. If next weekend doesn't work, you can give Dad a gift card he can use anytime throughout the year. Get in touch with us soon!

Stunning Photos of Cape Ann's Beauty

Anyone who has visited Cape Ann knows how beautiful the region is -- and for this reason, it attracts many artists and photographers. Some of the best images of Cape Ann come from someone right in our backyard -- Gloucester's Kirk Williamson. You may have seen Kirk's book of photos in our main room -- "Cape Ann: In the Off Season" gets a lot of comments from our guests. Now you can see some of these photos on display, just down the street from the Shutters at the Cape Ann Coffees shop on Bass Ave (in front of Stop & Shop). The coffee is very good as well. You're so encouraged to check out Kirk's work -- online or at this display, which runs through June. Let us know if you're as impressed as we are.

June -- A Great Time to Enjoy Summer at the Blue Shutters

Summer is officially here! While the calendar says the season doesn't start until sometime in June, it feels like summertime at the Blue Shutters this weekend -- and that's enough for us to make this official. This is just the latest summer-like weekend we've had this May -- and there have been weekdays that have been even nicer. When the real summer months do arrive, availability at the Shutters is tight. But there is plenty of room in June -- at the Shutters, on the beach and around town, where you can eat, enjoy music, watch whales, visit museums and more. What are you waiting for -- come enjoy the summer now!

Brews & Blues May 2010 -- What a Blast!

The May 2010 edition of Brews & Blues was a lot of fun for everyone, with sunny weather, tasty treats, cold beer, cool tunes and a bunch of folks having fun on the lawn overlooking Good Harbor Beach. A big thank you to the Benjamin Road Band, who entertained us all afternoon and into the early evening. The Cape Ann Brewing Co. provided the beer (the double-bock Navigator was a big hit). And thanks to everyone who joined in the fun -- our guests for the evening, friends who stopped by, neighbors who dropped in and others from around Gloucester who heard about this special event. It's safe to say everyone had a great time -- as did the Blue Shutters crew. We're happiest when we can share the Blue Shutters experience with others -- and that experience doesn't get much better than this Brews & Blues. Stay tuned for news on our next events -- coming this fall.