Happy Holidays from the Candlelight Inn

From our family to yours, we wish you the very best for this holiday season.  May your heart be warm, your future bright, and your family healthy and happy.

Happy Holidays!!!

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New Year's Eve in Cape May County

The New Jersey shore offers the perfect setting to those seeking a wonderfully quiet time to close out the year.  The stillness of cold winter nights offer a wonderful backdrop as you begin to contemplate all the promise that 2012 may bring.

Consider a brisk walk on the boardwalk as you imagine the boards filled with summer revelers; visit the lighthouse and think about the lightkeeper who tended to these rescue stations as the winds and cold lapped at the shoreline; cozy up in front of the fireplace at a Select Registry Bed and Breakfast sipping a hot cup of tea; and enjoy a wonderful dinner at many of the fine restaurants in the area.

We would love to welcome you to the Candlelight Inn in North Wildwood, NJ for just such an experience.   Combine your stay with dinner at Gia's, which is just a short walk from the Inn; travel to the south end of our island to Marie Nicole's; or drive off shore to the Blue Claw or many fine restaurants in Cape May, including Tisha's, Washington Inn, and the Merion Inn.  Afterwards, return to the Candlelight Inn to toast your special someone in front of the fire or out at the hot tub. 

Until then, we wish you the very best for a wonderful Christmas.  May your wishes come true for Christmas and the New Year.

Innkeeper Candlelight Inn Bed and Breakfast New Jersey Shore

NJ Lighthouse Challenge

Enjoy Fall with a trip up and down the coast of NJ to visit our lighthouses.  This Fall's Lighthouse Challenge is this weekend, October 15-16.  In our area, the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and the Cape May Lighthouse are part of the challenge.  Travel south visiting several lighthouses, stay at the Candlelight Inn on Saturday and visit the Hereford and the Cape May lighthouses.

This is just one of many activities in October.  So enjoy a break from the everyday and see what the shore has to offer.

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Fabulous 50s Weekend

It is time to dig out the saddle shoes and poodle skirts and celebrate the 50s in the Wildwoods.  This weekend is filled with 50s fun.  On Friday, Jerry Blavat will host a sock hop.  Dance the night away to your favorite tunes.  On Saturday, take part in the street fair with vendors, crafts, and more 50s music.  This is all the build up to the big 50s concert at the Convention Center.  This year the headliners include Little Anthony and the Imperials.  So check out all that is part of the annual fun-filled weekend at Fabulous 50s.

Hope to see you here!!!

Innkeeper Candlelight Inn Bed and Breakfast New Jersey Shore

October in the Wildwoods and Cape May County

Well, the season may be over, but the good times keep rolling along in the Wildwoods.  October is a great month filled with activities that are sure to delight.  Don't miss out on the fun:

• Cape May Wine Festival - this weekend (October 8-9), the New Jersey State Winegrower's Association is hosting the Cape May Wine Festival.  Sample wines from throughout the Garden State and kick back and relax to live bands.  It is a great way to celebrate Fall.  Check out the link to all the information, including the opportunity to buy tickets in advance.  
• Seafood Festival - This weekend in the Wildwoods (October 8).  The Seafood Festival features great food, music, and vendors.  Nothing like welcoming Fall with a hot cup of Clam Chowder.
• Fabulous 50s Weekend - On October 14-15, join us for the Fabulous 50s Weekend.  Dance with Little Anthony and The Imperials, Diamond Dave Somerville, Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners, The Capris, and The Elegants and relive one of the most loved music decades.  A weekend of events, including a sock hop of Friday night with Jerry Blavat, a street fair, and the 50s concert.  This concert is a big draw as it sells out.  Don't miss your chance to relive the memories of your youth. 
• New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge - October 15-16, travel the coast and visit all the lighthouses, including our own - the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.  The New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge is a great Fall event that is so much fun for all the lighthouse enthusiasts.
• Woodrow Wilson Weekend - October 21-23, all history buffs may want to join the Friends of the J. Thompson Baker House.  Events will include tours, lectures, and food.
• Morey's Fears Terror on the Boardwalk - Three weekends from October 14-October 29, experience a nightmare on Mariner's Landing Pier.  Not for the faint of heart, this heart-stopping experience will make this a Halloween season to remember.

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Thank you to the Candlelight Inn Staff

This summer at the Candlelight Inn, we were blessed with many wonderful guests.  We worked hard to make their stay as good as possible.  While we receive many compliments, our staff is the reason we are able to make our guests comfortable.

This summer, we had a terrific team.  Kelly, our housekeeping manager, worked diligently to train our summer staff.  She did a great job!!  As in summer's past, we have hired international students to assist with the housekeeping and kitchen duties at the Inn.  This summer, we had two wonderful young women from Bulgaria.  Nadya and Yasmina worked incredibly hard and made a real impression on us and our guests.

We were sad to see them go back to Bulgaria, but do hope to see them again next year.  So, to Kelly, Nadya, and Yasmina, a big thank you for all your hard work this summer.  You all helped to make the Candlelight shine!!


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Hurricane Irene and the Candlelight Inn

Boarding Up

Well, the end of summer was certainly interesting. Hurricane Irene really provided an opportunity for us to practice boarding up, sandbagging, and evacuating.  This is our 13th season and it is the first time we had to do everything we ever thought we might consider doing if a hurricane came to the Wildwoods.

It was a good practice session as the extra preparations were not really necessary.  Hurricane Irene was actually fairly mild for us.  The surf never breached the dunes, the winds were no stronger than we can experience in the winter, and the Candlelight, once again, weathered Mother Nature quite well.

Our Home away from home!

The biggest challenge for us was getting the Inn back up and running.  After locking things down tight, we had a lot of freshening up to do.  It took several days to get everything back in order, but we greeted guests on Monday and worked our way through all the challenges.  Our issues were mild, though, and we are grateful that our area was spared the worst of this storm.  Our hearts go out to those in North Jersey and New England who had to deal with real problems and great loss.  We have a few pictures for you to see our preparations and our ocean after the storm.

The surf after Irene passed

Thanks to everyone for your concern.  We really appreciate the calls, e-mails, and facebook posts.  It was heartening for us to read them as we sat out the storm.

We now hope to share storm stories with you in person.  So, come on down and enjoy the rest of summer at the Jersey Shore. 

Innkeeper Candlelight Inn Bed and Breakfast New Jersey Shore