It never ceases to amaze, but every year during the second week of May, Nantucket’s Cherry Trees are in full bloom.  The sight of the bright pink blossoms lining the quaint, Nantucket streets is one of the prettiest one can see – and a very welcoming sign of spring after a long, cold winter.  The blossoms on these beautiful trees last about a week and then start falling, giving the impression of a pink snowfall. To experience beautiful Nantucket scenes such as these year-round, contact a Windwalker Real Estate agent today to learn more about Nantucket homes for sale.

With Easter quickly approaching, Windwalker Real Estate wanted to pull the rabbit out of the hat and share a few ideas to help celebrate.  Here is our list of suggestions to put you in the spirit:

Hop by Sweet Inspirations to enter your guess for the jelly bean contest (with prizes!) and indulge in artisan, home-made chocolates.  Hand-crafted Coco the Whale truffles, truffle bunnies, jumbo chocolate eggs, solid belgian chocolate carrots, hand decorated easter oreos, and daffodil hat truffles make for great gifts.  Better yet, there is still time for Easter Shipping.

The Starlight Theater & Cafe is showing Hop today, Wednesday April 20th at 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. and tomorrow, Thursday April 21st at 2:00 p.m.  A perfect comedy for kids about candy, chicks, and rock’n'roll!

Nantucket Candy Co. is reopening today!  It’s the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Swing by tomorrow, Friday April 22nd & Saturday April 23rd between 12:00-2:00 p.m. to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

Flowers on Chestnut is Nantucket’s go-to floral boutique specializing in fresh-cut arrangements for every occasion and unique home accessories.  The Nantucket Wildflowers arrangement, among the most popular, is the perfect gift for celebrating spring!

Celebrate Easter at Bartlett’s Farm this Saturday, April 23rd between 10:00-11:00 a.m.  They will prepare hard boiled eggs and provide all dyes and other goodies for decorating (and even take care of the clean-up).  Afterwards, head out to the greenhouse for an Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny, so don’t forget your camera.  $5, pre-registration required.

Brant Point Grill opens for the season today (5:30-9:00 p.m)!  Easter Brunch with Raw Bar will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Adults $42 / Children $21.  Reservations required, online or call 508.325.1320.  While you’re there, be sure to join in one of the two Easter Egg Hunts happening at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the White Elephant Harborside Lawn.  Tell the kids to look forward to a special guest appearance!

It is no secret – we all knew it and now it’s official!  Nantucket beaches have made it to the 2011 National Geographic list of the top 10 beaches in the world.  The list is short and the destinations are exotic and impressive - Hawaii, Tahiti, Maldives, and the SeyChelles are all mentioned.  Nantucket was a top pick because of the cleanliness of the beaches, the spectacular views, and exquisite sunsets!

Of course being on short list of such a prestigious publication does not happen all by itself.  There are many volunteers and organizations responsible for making it happen.  Three such organizations are  The Trustees of Reservations, the Conservation Foundation, and The Clean Team.  Each organization is committed to the support and preservation of the natural beauty of Nantucket. On Saturday, March 19th, all three organizations are joining together to allow volunteers a chance to get involved as a group to contribute to the continuing effort to keep our beaches clean, safe, and inviting as possible to benefit beachgoers, anglers, and our wildlife.

WHEN:  Saturday, March 19th, from 9:00 a.m. until Noon

WHERE:  We will meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Wauwinet Gatehouse

RAIN DATE:  Sunday, March 20th

“Where are all the Bluefish”? At the moment this question is the one most Nantucket anglers seem to be asking each other. Although a 9-pounder won a recent local  Nantucket fishing tournament, Bluefish have been hard to find. The Charter Boats have been finding some off Sankaty and the Eastern end of the Island. There was also a gaggle of boats concentrated in a traditional early season Bluefish spot off Madequecham last weekend. Another clue that Bluefish are around is the increasing frequency with which Bass fisherman are pulling in plastic baits that have been neatly bitten off right behind the hook. This situation gets expensive and is locally referred to as a “Cigar Butt”!

Bass fishermen continue to report good results all around the Island. A charter boat has been trolling for Bass in Nantucket Harbor and they are doing well off Sankaty and in other spots off the Eastern end of the Island. Fly fishermen are having success in Nantucket Harbor and in calm water fishing from  leeward shores. The Striped Bass are still feeding in close to the Island with best results now being reported during periods of low light. We have not heard much about the fishing at Great Point. Fishermen seem to be going elsewhere because so many of the good spots at the Point and Coatue are closed at the present time.

By the time you read this, the Bluefish may have arrived in force. So, if you have some luck out in front of your Nantucket vacation rental home or in one of your other favorite Nantucket hot spots, please be sure to let us know.

To find a Nantucket summer rental in your favorite fishing spot, use our Rental Search Tool and select the boxes next to the Nantucket areas you’re interested in vacationing near.

The Striped bass fishing on Nantucket continues to be good, just in time for your Nantucket summer rental! The bass are feeding aggressively near shore and are getting bigger. Many fish have been caught in the 33’” range and there was a report of a 38” Bass caught in Nantucket Harbor.

When the surf and wind conditions permit, the South Shore beaches from Madaket to Tom Nevers have been productive. Some nice catches have also been reported on the North shore from Dionis up to the Jetties.

Nantucket Harbor is also beginning to heat up. The Bass that many have seen are now starting to bite. There have also been reports of  Striped Bass on the East end of the Island.

Dionis and Nantucket Harbor are good places to fish if you are looking for Bluefish. They are showing up all around the Island and should become even more established in the next few weeks as the water continues to warm up.

Great Point is now closed from the southern end of the Galls up to the Point due to nesting Piping Plovers. There have been a few small bass caught along the East side. As always, when you  move into your Nantucket summer house, be sure to check in with any of the local Nantucket Tackle Shops or your favorite Charter Boat Captain for the latest details about fishing on Nantucket.

The Wine Festival revelers have now left Nantucket and the migratory Striped Bass have arrived. From all reports, the Stripers are now all around the Island and are being caught from Madaket to Quidnet. When the surf conditions allow, Beach fisherman have had good luck from the South Shore. Anglers on the North Shore are beginning to report respectable catches as well. It is still not necessary to fish at night to hook up but lower light conditions in the morning and the evening seem to be the most productive. As is often the case at this time of year, smaller size swimmers and plastics are the lures of choice. The Bass are already starting to get bigger with most catches ranging from 27 inches to 33 inches.

For Boat fisherman, Nantucket Harbor seems to be the place. There are definitely Bass in the harbor but the fishing is not yet as consistent as it will be in a few weeks. There are also a few Bluefish starting to arrive.

Speaking of Bluefish, they are also being caught in the Dionis area. Smith’s Point, which is now open to Beach driving further out, is another productive early season spot for Bluefish.

For those anglers interested in bottom fishing, Scup (Porgies) and Sea Bass are reportedly being caught out by the Jetties.

Check in with any one of the local Tackle Shops Bill Fisher Tackle , Cross Rip Outfitters, or Nantucket Tackle Center or ask one of the Charter Boat Captains for more details….

Get out there and take advantage of one of the best times in the year to fish on Nantucket!  Use our Rental Search Tool to find a Nantucket summer rental near some of the best fishing areas.  Simply check the box next the the ‘Madaket’ or ‘Quidnet’ areas to browse available listings.

On Saturday, May 29th, 2010, The Artist’s Association of Nantucket is having their first of the 2010 season all day ”sidewalk” art sales in the garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. Don’t miss this chance to see what your favorite artists have been up to over the winter and spring.

Follow this link for more information on the Artist’s Association of Nantucket

Nantucket has events like this year-round!  Let Windwalker help you schedule your Nantucket Vacation around events and places you want to see; Contact Windwalker today to speak with one of our knowledgeable agents!

Photograph by Mary Taaffe

This photo of a magnolia tree on Orange Street was taken this afternoon after the rains passed through.
A sure sign that the dreary rain is bringing spring a little closer to Nantucket day by day.

~Mary Taaffe

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