The Whalehead Club Events for 2010

The Whalehead Club Events for 2010

Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla, NC

January 12 - Tuesday at 9:30am

Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series

Corolla in Retrospect - Surviving Here.

Location: The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Experience life in the past from a panel of local experts. Come prepared to participate! This second in a series of three is 'Surviving Here'. Learn about storm stories, passing the time and seasonal skills. Refreshments served. No cost to attend. Donations welcome. Reservations Required. Please call 252-453-9040 ext 3.

February 9 - Tuesday at 9:30 am

Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series

Corolla in Retrospect - Getting Here.

Location: The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Experience life in the past from a panel of local experts. Come prepared to participate! This second in a series of three is 'Getting Here'. Learn about boats, carts and automobiles. Refreshments served. No cost to attend. Donations welcome. Reservations Required. Please call 252-453-9040 ext 3.

March 20 - Saturday from 4pm to 9pm

Corolla Island Epicurean Evening at Piney Island Hunt Club

An intimate evening inside the private working hunt club at Piney Island in Coinjock, NC. Experience the sporting heritage of Currituck County with a traditional five-course hunt club dinner reminiscent of the 1920s waterfowl hunting era. There will be an auction of rare and unique treasures as a fundraiser for the ongoing preservation of the Whalehead Club. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 3 for more details.

April 2 - Friday from 1pm to 3pm

Easter EGG-stravaganza

Join the Easter Bunny and the Currituck Duck for a traditional egg hunt in Currituck Heritage Pare. Lots of fun children's activities like Balloon Art, Face Painting, Egg & Spoon Races, Bean Bag toss, and a Jellybean Counting Contest! Snacks & Refreshments. Admission and Parking are free.

April 17 - Saturday from 10am to 4pm

Coastal Antique Appraisal Fair

Location: The Currituck Cooperative Extension Building in Barco

Find out the estimated value of your antiques from professional appraisers. Shop for collectibles from local dealers. Learn some tricks to keeping your treasures beautiful at the educational workshops. Silent auction and refreshments too!

Sponsored by the Outer Banks History Center Associates , NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center and the Whalehead Preservation Trust. Admission is free. Appraisal fee: $10 per item or 3 items for $25.

May 9 - Sunday from 1pm to 4pm

Fun Fly Festival

Watch and learn how to fly all kinds of kites sponsored by Flying Smiles Kites! Treat Mom and the whole family to a fun afternoon in the park capturing the imagination and harnessing the power of Mother Nature! Children enjoy making paper kites to keep or bring your own to play with. Admission and Parking are free.

June 23 & 24 - Wednesday from 10am to 6pm/ Thursday from 10am to 5pm

9th Annual "Under the Oaks" Arts Festival

Enjoy this outdoor art show on the waterfront grounds of Currituck Heritage Park. This show features the unique talents of over 100 quality artists with a wide variety of media plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, an art auction, and children's activities. Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested.

July 4 - Sunday from 6pm to 11pm

18th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks

Fireworks begin at dusk but arrive early to enjoy food, fun activities, fabulous music and find a place for your blankets and chairs to settle in for the best fireworks on the Outer Banks! Sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism. Admission and parking are free!

July and August - every Thursday evening from 6:30 pm to sunset

Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn

Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy local musicians performing on the historic Whalehead Club front porch. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! No alcohol permitted to be brought into the park. Wine and snack concessions available. Leashed pets welcome. Admission & parking are free.

July, August and September - every Wednesday from 3 pm to 7 pm

Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals

Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents of the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and around the world; keep your souvenir glass; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children are also welcome at no charge. Bring your pets on a leash. Parking is free.

July 6th, 7th & 8th - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Wild Horse Days at Currituck Heritage Park

Come celebrate with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund the presence and significance of the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs living on the Currituck Outer Banks for nearly 500 years. There will be food, music, games and crafts! Meet a gentles mustang, enjoy carriage rides and try a mini riding lesson too. Call 252-453-8002 for more information.

November 26 - Friday from 9am to 5pm

Black Friday Porch Sale

The Black Friday Porch Sale is the place to buy all your holiday presents! Select unique gifts with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year & this is it! Enjoy apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday! Admission & Parking are free.

December 11 - Saturday from 3pm to 6pm

4th Annual Park Illumination Celebration & Holiday Tour

Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols while the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse are simultaneously illuminated. The Whalehead Club will open for the holiday tours to show off the house museum festively decorated as in the 1920's. Admission & Parking are free.

Beach Realty & Construction - Kitty Hawk Rentals Christmas Party

After another successful year at Beach Realty & Construction - Kitty Hawk Rentals we all celebrated at our annual Christmas party. The food was fantastic as well as the venue - thanks Steve! It was an excellent party - we all enjoyed ourselves very much. Here are some photos of those who attended and highlights of the night! Enjoy!

Outer Banks Communities with Indoor Pools

If you are considering traveling to the Outer Banks for the Holidays or any off season month, you may want to stay in a community offering an indoor pool. Indoor pools are open year round - giving you the opportunity to enjoy the water even in the Outer Banks' coldest months. The Outer Banks has so much to offer in the off-season, from events such as the Outer Banks Wedding Associations' Wedding Expo in January, the "Taste of the Beach" in March or the Kelly's Annual St. Patricks Day Parade.

So pack the bags (remember the bathing suit) and jump in the car to head to the Outer Banks for an off season Outer Banks vacation.

Below are some Outer Banks communities that offer year-round indoor community pools:

Four Seasons in Duck

Four Seasons is the desired address in Duck. This sidewalk community features soundside pier and park, indoor pool, fitness center, clubhouse, lighted tennis, children's play area, volleyball courts and, of course, trolley service. As the name inplies, it's a great place to be no matter what the season!

Click here for a list of vacation homes in Four Seasons

Schooner Ridge in Duck

Schooner Ridge lies in the heart of the Village of Duck. It is located within walking distance to many of the wonderful Duck shoppes and offers a complete amenity package. Schooner Ridge has multiple swimming pools (one is indoor), hot tub, indoor recreation center with an exercise room, raquetball and tennis courts.

Click here for a list of vacation homes in Schooner Ridge

Duck Landing in Duck

Take a dip in the indoor heated pool (also heated kid's pool) anytime of the year! That is one of the many options to spend your time at Duck Landing. It offers weight/exercise rooms, tennis courts and a game room, all at the Oceanside clubhouse. The town of Duck is an easy walk, job or bike away.

Click here for a list of vacation homes in Duck Landing

Corolla Light in Corolla

This ocean to sound community features a plethora of indoor and outdoor resort amenities for the entire family. Enjoy oceanfront comforts like restaurants, a clubhouse, pools, a gazebo, a playground and more. Some of the soundside amenities include: a picnic area, two pools, a baby pool, a pier and more. The sports center has indoor rqcquetball, indoor pool, hot tub and an array of fitness equipment. The Corolla Light Trolley provides transportation to the many amenities and the beach.

Click here for a list of vacation homes in Corolla Light

Hunting, Fishing, Golfing, Boating Paradise Vacation

Kitty Hawk Rentals is proud to add "Southern Comfort" to our inventory for the 2010 season. Southern Comfort is a hunters, fisherman's and boating enthusiasts paradise. It is located on the Mainland in Currituck County - situated on a peninsula surrounded by water and marsh. If you are the type that likes to get away from it all but still have access to common luxuries such as restaurants and shops then you may want to consider "Southern Comfort" #9999 for your next Outer Banks Vacation.

#9999 Southern Comfort

Providing unparalleled water views from every room in the house, Southern Comfort is Soundfront on the mainland in Currituck County, just minutes away from the Outer Banks! With more than 200 feet of frontage on the sound, the vistas from this home have been called “the best views in Currituck County!

Located on its own private peninsula, Southern Comfort feels like your very own family compound or bed and breakfast. Easy access to all the Outer Banks has to offer via the Wright Memorial Bridge is just minutes away. The home provides an on site boat launch area and brand new large, private platform dock for your boat and other water toys! Canoes and kayaks are also available for your pleasure. Enjoy the harbor and tributaries throughout the sound where wildlife and nature abound!

Southern Comfort was originally built in the 1920's and was known as the G.C.Sawyer Hunting and Fishing Lodge. It has been lovingly restored into a 4 bedroom, 4 bath retreat that could be featured in Country Living! Original details like hardwood floors and beaded board walls are still intact, yet blend seamlessly with the updated kitchen and bathroom areas. If you are a history buff, this is the place for you! In addition, there are 2 family living areas as well as a dining room, study, and an unbelievable screened in porch! To top it off, outdoor spaces are plentiful with 5 decks including a private one off of your master suite! Your private swimming pool is ready for a brisk swim . . . or perhaps you would prefer the hot tub to soak your tired muscles after your day of play and fun.Oh, and don't worry about having to come across the bridge to get your house keys! you will beat the traffic by being provided with an access code prior to arrival for your 4pm entry into Southern Comfort.

Enjoy golf? You are minutes away from several championship golf courses - The Pointe, The Carolina Club, Kilmarlic and Goose Creek. What about hunting and fishing? The Currituck mainland has a long and storied history of hunting and fishing in which this home was featured prominently! NC state licenses are required.

Enjoy the beach? No problem! With the bridge a short ride away, you are convenient to the beach, awared winning restaurants, shopping and more!!

Southern Comfort has it all - the peacefulness and tranquility of your own private retreat yet still close to everything! You will never want to leave!

This home is located on the Mainland in Currituck County, approximately 5 miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge to the Outer Banks.

Click here to reserve "Southern Comfort" for a week in 2010!

Visit http://www.beachrealtync.com/

A Kitchen Makes Vacation Rental Hospitality Even More Enjoyable

The Benefits of a Vacation Home-Cooked Meal
Traveling doesn't have to mean ruining dedicated diets or budgets
Budgeting for food expenditures during travel to any destination can be almost as difficult as forecasting the week's weather. When staying at a traditional hotel, the challenge is multiplied as travelers face the added expense of dining out for breakfast, lunch and dinner. While the majority of quality hotels do not offer full kitchens, professionally managed vacation rentals allow guests to enjoy their favorite (and often healthier) meals and snacks, as each property provides a full kitchen stocked with clean utensils, pots, pans, plates and ample cabinet/refrigerator space for food storage. "For my family, including grandkids, the best part of staying in a vacation rental was having breakfast in our jammies," explains Kathy Ogden, a traveler from Clovis, Calif., who stayed with Monterey Bay Property Management. "We loved the freedom to have meals at our leisure and have home-cooked meals instead of dining out."Often costing less than a single hotel room, vacation rentals afford travelers an accommodations lifestyle unlike any other, providing considerably more space (both for living and dining), amenities, guest services and privacy than other, more traditional lodging options. For answers to common questions, along with additional tips and tools for choosing a rental that fits travelers' needs and budgets, visit Discover Vacation Homes.

Dining on a Dime

The average daily cost for lunch at a full-service restaurant for a family of four is approximately $40.00; dinner prices can jump as much as $6/person totaling $64/day. As the majority of traditional hotels do not offer in-room kitchens or adequate amounts of pantry space, many families are forced to dine out for all three meals per day. Access to a full kitchen adds up to major savings throughout trips of any duration - For example, enjoying cereal for breakfast or sandwiches for lunch, rather than a full-scale restaurant meal, can save enough for additional activities, a nice night out, or more!

Sticking to a Healthy Living Meal Plan

While on vacation, travelers can easily consume more than 4,000 calories a day, translating into an average 5-pound weight gain for a one-week trip. With an in-home kitchen, vacation rental guests are no longer slaves to fast food or other high fat dining options, but are now back in control of their personal menu, allowing them to cook their food, shop for healthy snacks and accurately monitor their caloric intake. A Chef Just for YouSome professional vacation rental management companiesoffer personal chef services, catering to travelers whose idea of a vacation may be far away from the kitchen. During their stay, trained chefs are available to prepare a romantic dinner for two or an entire family. Chefs may even cook up to one week's meals in advance, ready in the refrigerator or freezer upon guests' arrivals. All entrees are customized for guests' nutritional goals or restrictions.

About Discover Vacation Homes

Discover Vacation Homes is the trusted public voice and an expert resource on behalf of the professionally managed vacation rental industry. As the awareness initiative of the long-standing Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA), it represents approximately 150,000 rental homes, condos and villas from more than 500 of the most well established vacation rental management companies in North America and the Caribbean. Often costing less than a single hotel room, vacation rentals afford travelers an accommodations lifestyle unlike any other, providing considerably more space, amenities, guest services, and privacy than other lodging options.

Sincerely,
VRMA Public Relations Committee

Outer Banks Wedding Association's Expo and Tour

Beach Realty/Kitty Hawk Rentals is a proud member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association.

The Outer Banks Wedding Association is hosting its 12 annual Wedding Expo on January 9 & 10th, 2010. We are very excited about participating in the Wedding Tour on Saturday, January 10th! Our featured home will be "Gertrude's Breakaway" #7974. This home is truly amazing! So if you are getting married on the Outer Banks in 2010 or anytime in the future you should really consider attending this event.

We have a new webpage devoted to Outer Banks Weddings!

More information on the event from the Outer Banks Wedding Association Website:

Starting Friday, our welcome centers will be open for your check-in, where you'll receive your packets including maps and info for Saturday's Wedding Tour. You can start that night by taking advantage of the great special offers our members have for you, discounts on dining and lodging so you can preview locations for rehearsal dinners, guests accommodations, catering menus, and more! Saturday morning start your tour of our outstanding venues from luxurious oceanfront event homes to historic sites, then break for lunch and sample something from one (or more) of our incredible restaurants and caterers. Along the way you'll have a chance to visit with many of our members who open their doors and welcome you into their business for the day.
That evening the party gets going at The Pointe Golf Club where you'll find a reception in progress, our chance for you to hear some of our finest musicians and sample fabulous foods while you get to meet and ask questions of many of our members.
And while you are sleeping in on Sunday morning we'll be putting the final touches on our booths and displays. When you're at the Expo you'll see our fabulous fashion show and be able to register for our 'Wedding of your Dreams' drawing to be given away that very afternoon!
For more info click on any of the links above then register to attend the Wedding Weekend or just our Expo. And if you register before December 12th you'll be eligible to win one of our two FREE Lodging packages for the Wedding Weekend. Come see why we say we are "Hours Away, But Worlds Apart..."
You Could Win An Outer Banks Wedding of Your Dreams!Each year, we give away an Outer Banks Wedding of Your Dreams, an incredible Outer Banks wedding package donated by our members and awarded at the Expo! You must be present to register and win.

November Nor'easter 2009 Outer Banks

The Sunny Skies are finally out after 3 days of harsh winds, waves and rain. The November Nor'easter lingered around for several days producing severe flooding in some areas of the Outer Banks. A few homes in South Nags Head were lost into the ocean as result of the storm and many more homes across the island suffered flood and wind damage. Many roads were impassable over the last few days making it seemingly impossible to get anywhere. Thankfully the rain has stopped and the sun has come out, hopefully to dry up all the rain. Here are some photos of the November Nor'easter.

Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills:

South Nags Head:
South Nags Head:
South Nags Head:

South Nags Head:
South Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Pier:
To see more photos of the Southern Beaches check out:
http://islandfreepress.org/2009Archives/11.13.2009-NightFallsOnIslandsBatteredByTheOceanAndSound2/index.html

Outer Banks Marathon

The 2009 Outer Banks Marathon was officially a hit with beautiful blue skies and great temperatures, not too hot - not too cold, not to mention the thousands of runners who ran their hearts out! Congratulations to everyone who participated and/or volunteered!

Kitty Hawk Rentals Guests are FAST!!!

We would like to congratulate and recognize all of our guests who participated in the event!

Matt Marchese qualified for Boston with a time of 2:53:27 and a 12th place overall finish!

Shawn Ngheim finished in 4:02

Ed Paraiso finished in 4:15

Henning Kramer age 30 finished in 1:32:58

Half Marathon: Jason Smith Finish Time: 2:08:44

Full Marathon: Amy Mercer Finish Time: 4:26:32

Nicole Hastings: 4:20.17 Full marathon

Tracey Gordon: 3:19. half Marathon

Liz Henderson 2:17. Half Marathon

Cathy Rege 2:34 Half Marathon

Jeannette Gassie 6:15 full marathon

Ellen Womack 6:15

Jim Leavis 1:50:20

Cindy Hilliard 1:53:42

Malin Thorin 1:58:43

Karen Leavis 1:58:44

Maggie Kerrigan 2:04:12

Evan Johnson: 5 hrs 2 min

Andy Shepard 3:50

Nestor Pineda 3:34