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Writing on the Vineyard

February 11, 2009 2 Comments

Martha’s Vineyard has long been a haven for artists and writers. The beauty and the magic of the place lend themselves to the romance of art and creativity, for sure.

And, I have a good friend here that is not only writing creatively from a cozy shack in the woods – she’s also running a successful business from that shack! Her name is Julie Roads and I encourage you to check out her blog for all things writing, blogging, marketing and social media – and hilarity.

But, I wanted to tell you about her because of what she represents for the island. She proves that:

You can follow your dreams and build whatever life you want to have because living here was Julie’s dream! And now it’s come true.
The Vineyard does not go away in the winter! We have a thriving population of 15,000 all winter long. Julie is one of them and she loves it here in the winter, just ask her. How cool to rent an off-season house to write that novel, eh?
You can make a living on the island without being a fisherman. That’s tongue and cheek, but seriously, with technology today, you can live virtually anywhere and run a full business. Julie has clients on the Vineyard, across the country and around the world. (and, fyi, many of our cafes have wireless!)

The other reason that I wanted to tell you about Julie is that she’s developed an incredible opportunity for anyone interested in following in her proverbial and literal footsteps. It’s called the One-on-One Intensive: How to become a Successful CopyWriter . If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss, make your own hours, work from wherever and follow your dreams, check this out. And when you’re ready to test out island living, give me a call!

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Village Spotlight: Edgartown

January 30, 2009 1 Comment

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Before Martha’s Vineyard was an extraordinary summer vacation destination, it was a whaling industry mecca. And, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Edgartown was the whaling hub.

Built around the whaling trade, hundreds of whaling captains constructed beautiful, stately homes in the center of town – along with the picturesque Whaling Church – and today they provide the refined and historical look of the town.

Mainstreet and the close-knit downtown area is full of boutiques, cafes, restaurants, movie theater – along old brick sidewalks. True to the Vineyard, you won’t find any box stores or chains – this is shopping at its one-of-a kind best.

Make sure you make your way down to the harbor…full of beautiful boats and one of the most gorgeous lighthouses I’ve ever seen, the Edgartown Lighthouse, of course.

But, on those sunny days, I suggest you hightail it out of town and head to the beach. You have a few to choose from, but my top picks are:

South Beach (surf side) for great waves out in Katama (pronounced Kuh-TAY-muh). Katama is part of Edgartown and it features its own bay and a super beachy feel.
State Beach (sound side) is a great kids beach because you can wade right in without worrying about big waves. Also, the trip from car to towel is pretty short which I know is important when you’ve got little ones.

The bike path goes right through town, out to the beach or lets you explore miles of the island through towns and the state forest. Oh, and if you head up-island on the bike trail, make sure to stop at Morning Glory Farm – a wonderful local farm filled with just picked produce, salads, soups and luscious baked goods.

Edgartown is also home to some huge fundraising galas every summer – a great place to really get to know the community and give back to this special island. The most famous, perhaps, is the Possible Dreams Auction where incredible dreams are donated and auctioned off to the highest bidder – all to benefit Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

Edgartown has the best of both worlds – the hustle and bustle of town and the soulful quiet of the waterfront…

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How about a muffin with that vacation rental?

January 27, 2009 2 Comments

One of the surprising things about social media and social networking is that while they’ve broadened my reach to a global audience and helped me connect with all kinds of people – they’ve also strengthened some of my bonds right here on Martha’s Vineyard.

Case in point, I’ve recently hooked up with Carol McManus, the owner of the Edgartown cafe, Espresso Love, and the author of the inspired Table Talk Cookbook: Food, Family, Love.

We both love the island so much, so we decided to figure out a way to share it with others together. So, if you book your vacation rental with me via this blog, you’ll receive an Espresso Love gift certificate. I’ll help you find the best vacation home, and Carol will keep you happy with muffins and coffee – and don’t be surprised if you spot someone famous while you’re sitting in her outdoor garden cafe…Espresso Love is a Clinton, De Niro, Huffington (and more) favorite!!!

Just mention this post when you call to book your Martha’s Vineyard trip, and I’ll make sure your gift certificate is waiting for you when you get here!