Welcome One & All
2020 welcomes the second year of the Universally Designed McGraw Family Garden of the Senses at Heritage Museums & Gardens Strolling through a garden, basking in the warming sun, and…
The Nature of April
A Cape Cod sketch book Text and art by Mary Richmond Spring on the Cape is an ephemeral thing, here today but tomorrow, maybe not so much. She bounces back…
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
In response to a global emergency in recycling, Cape Cod is working to find destinations for its recycling closer to home, eliminate contamination, and reduce plastic use overall. Do you…
Where Cape Legends Flower
17 garden clubs to celebrate famous Cape Codders in aspecial event at Heritage Museums & Gardens “Black Sam” Bellamy. Jackie Kennedy. Iyannough. Edward Gorey. Ralph and Martha Cahoon. Cape Cod…
Wildflowers & Watercolor
Botanical Artist Ellen Duarte expresses her green thumb through painting, in the garden, and in the classroom. Artwork by Ellen Duarte Whether it be our desire to connect more deeply…
Hold on to Sixteen
Ben Skaar has found a true talent for photography and his fresh, youthful perspectives bring to life everything there is to love about the region in each striking image he…
Laissez-Faire
Imbuing a laid back vibe, Polhemus Savery DaSilva imagines a home that is both energizing and calming. The sands of Chatham are notoriously fickle. One year they’ll form an island,…
N: Naturescape
Sorbello Landscaping, Inc. If you have been doing something for 34 years, hopefully it is something you are truly passionate about. For Al Sorbello, owner of Chatham’s Sorbello Landscaping, there…
P: Pools
Soake Pools “A pool really defines a space. It adds a focal point and becomes the center of that outdoor living area,” reflects Karen Larson, who founded Soake Pools with…
W: Water Feature
Gregory Lombardi Design On Cape Cod, water is everywhere, be it the ocean, ponds or bays. But what if you wanted even more water in your life? Gregory Lombardi Design…
Photo Portfolio: Nick Giamarco
After years away, photographer Nick Giammarco explores the Cape, camera in hand, to capture the ceaseless beauty of the area. The beauty of the Cape is undeniable. Thousands flock to…
Gunkholing: It Took About Six Minutes
In 1992, the January issue was dedicated to the historic Hurricane “Bob” that had just ravaged the shoreline of the Cape and Islands the previous August. The Gunkholing column in…
The Dazzling Curiosity & Ferocity of Winter Storms on Cape Cod
Winter Storms may be a common occurrence for Cape Codders, but they certainly leave their mark. “Blizzard ’05 worst on Cape in my life…” reads the hand-written entry on January…
Photo Portfolio: Elyssa Cohen
Photography by Elyssa Cohen The Light of the Season Cape Cod is bursting with precious backdrops waiting to be photographed in the perfect moment. Having visited her family’s Wellfleet home…
Do you love Harwich?!
Village Life: The Heart of Harwich The Soul of the Seaside Located on the Cape’s southern edge overlooking Nantucket Sound, the town of Harwich is a world to explore in…
Photo Portfolio: George Vosgerichian
George Vosgerichian has mastered capturing the beauty of the Cape from all perspectives visit shop.capecodlife.com for a special pop-up of prints inspired by this photo portfolio! With two feet planted…
Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition
Lifeguards on Duty The Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, shines a spotlight on a talented group of athletes tasked with protecting the Cape’s most precious…
This home on Edgartown’s Katama Bay is as beautiful as its surroundings
A home on Edgartown’s Katama Bay gracefully embodies its dynamic surroundings The shape of Katama Bay, winding between Edgartown and Chappaquiddick, is one of the defining features on a chart…