August 15th, 2013
Another gorgeous day at the Delaware Beaches. I know it is August but it feels like September. The next time you are driving north or south on Coastal Highway by the new Indian River Bridge, make a point to stop by and check it out. You might end up staying, playing and dining. On a beautiful day, the Delaware Seashore State Park shows it all off!!
The Indian River Marina is on the north side of the Indian River Inlet, on 3945 Inlet Rd. With all the construction that has been going on, it can get a little confusing, but it is worth stopping by.
As you drive on Inlet Rd. you will see on the left the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. There are 3 shallow bays: Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay, and Little Assawoman Bay. The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is responsible for habitat restoration, science and research and also community outreach. For more information and to check the schedule of events, please visit http://www.inlandbays.org.
Plenty of parking at the Indian River Marina. Charters and fishing trips are arranged here, as well.
Hook’em & Cook’em is a full service Bait & Tackle Shop. Check them out at http://www.hookemcookemoutfitters.com. Tel. 302-226-8220.
A great service is the cleaning of your catch!!
They also sell fresh seafood…the catch of the day; sandwiches and soups. They have a freezer with frozen seafood, as well.
The newest member is Hammerheads Dockside. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You might want to stop by for a drink and watch the sunset.
I have not had the opportunity to try them but just driving by a couple of times tells me that it has been very well received.
On week-ends you may want to catch a ride on the Jolly Trolley from Hammerheads in Dewey Beach to Hammerheads Dockside and back. More info? Call 302-227-7325.
The outdoors is the playground at the Delaware Beaches and it is great to see people fishing, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery at the waters edge.
The Cottages are adjacent to the Indian River Marina. They are so cute and have fantastic views of the Indian River Bay. Each cottage sleeps 6. All you have to do is bring the linens, towels, and your telephones.
You may also want to bring your beach chairs or any of those other summer essentials. They have all the conveniences like satellite t.v., heating and air conditioning, washer and dryer, fully furnished screened porches. Parking is just next to the cottages.
The porches offer a view to the Indian River and your own path to the water. If you love to cook outdoors, there is an area for barbecuing, with a picnic table.
The rates depend of the seasons: Peak Season, Shoulder Season and Off Season. For more info., please visit http://www.destateparks.com/camping/cottages/index.asp. Tel. 302-227-3071.
Check The Cottages….reasonable rates!!
Left or right at the Indian River Marina…it’s all there!! Have a great Day!!
August 8th, 2012
Just like any farm or garden, the farm changes with the season. Good Earth Market is no different. It is the oldest USDA certified organic farm in Delaware. You probably have passed it on the way to Bethany Beach. It is only 4.7 miles west of Bethany in the unincorporated town of Clarksville. The address is 31806 Good Earth Lane, Rt. 26, Clarksville, DE 19970. Tel. 302-537-7100. Website? http://www.goodearthmarket.com. The owners are Susan and David Ryan.
Hours of operation are:
Summer: Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Winter: Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
I stopped by the other day; I wanted to see how it would look at this time of the year. There is plenty of parking.
It did look so pretty; everything in bloom, herbs ready for picking.
Just picked organic vegetables that are, at times, still warm from the vine.
This is a full service market, offering dairy, non-dairy, local items like organic eggs, jams and jellies, cereals, juices, cookies, frozen foods and meals, a full gluten free grocery and food department…check the website; better yet, stop by.
Herbs can be cut to order and cut flowers in season are always available.
Sandwiches and salads are available daily. Call in your order and they will have it ready for you when you arrive.
Good Earth is a busy farm. It offers events to the community and our visitors.
So, What’s Happening at the Farm?
Tuesday, August 14th – Jump into Rain Gardens. Join Good Earth Market, The Delaware Center for Inland Bays & Environmental Concern. Learn about them and how they benefit the environment. You will be able to participate in planting a demonstration rain garden at Good Earth, so please dress appropriately for the outdoors and bring your garden gloves. Gain skills, and enjoy refreshments at the new Earth Market Cafe.
This event is free. You must register in advance. Please call Sara Hilderbrand at 410-745-9620 or email dir.educate@wetland.org.
Saturday, September 15th – Semi-Annual Arts & Crafts Show at Good Earth. Local favorite artists will be back. There will be glass, woodwork, paintings, soap, clothing, and pottery. One of a kind items. A local philanthropic organization will have a Bake Sale Tent. Rain date? Next day, same time, same place.
Farm Dinners at Good Earth Market & Organic Farm
I have fallen for farm dinners. Farms, farmers and chefs team up, producing a meal made with local produce; most of it you will find out is growing on the farm, where you will sit at a table set out on one of their fields for a unique experience.
Menus are often not decided until last minute; not knowing what will be ready for picking on the farm.
On Tuesday, September 18th Good Earth is hosting a Farm to Table Feast, benefiting The Global Delaware Fund, http://www.theglobaldelawarefund.com. Local grown ingredients will be prepared by Plate Catering; paired with the perfect wines, http://www.plate-catering.com. Call 302-537-7100 for reservations. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person. Rain date? The following day.
These dinners are so much fun; you can bring friends or make new ones.
Good Earth Market & Organic Farm is also the perfect venue for weddings and private parties. The east side of the farm can hold up to 500 guests.
The Herb Garden and Flower Garden is the perfect spot for cocktails and ceremonies.
For more information, please contact Leanne Silicato at 302-227-7117. Website http://www.makemydayevents.net.
Have a Great Day!!
May 6th, 2011
“The shallow bays; Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay, and Little Assawoman Bay lie just behind a narrow spit of land in sight and sound of the Atlantic Ocean. If you live or vacation in South Coastal Delaware…the inland bays are the bays in your backyard.”
Last Monday while I was out and about in the Bethany Beach and Clarksville areas I stopped at Good Earth Market & Organic Farm. I had heard about the Farm to Table Dinners that are about to start next week. There are 3 of them scheduled for this summer and I posted everything on this website. You can check them by scrolling down to the 4th of May.
The first Farm to Table dinner is next Tuesday, 5/10 and it starts at 6:00 p.m. The beneficiary of this fundraising event is the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.
The headquarters are located at 39375 Inlet Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-226-8105.
But, in Bethany Beach you will find another location. The Bethany Beach Nature Center and Conservation Area. The location is at 807 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26), about 1 mile west of Rt. 1. The telephone is 302-537-7680. The website? http://inlandbays.org.
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays calls home in Bethany a house that was moved to this location from the Town of Bethany Beach. This is the 3rd of 5 houses built by John Addy, who also built the Addy Sea. It is circa 1902 – 1903.
The Addy Sea Bed & Breakfast is the 4th of 5 houses built by John Addy. It is oceanfront, in town.
Inside you will find exhibits and information. Please visit the website because they have so many instructional and fun activities on the schedule, including the above mentioned Farm to Table Dinner.
The Mission? To protect and preserve Delaware’s Inland Bays.
I stopped at sunset; quiet. There was a children’s playground. Beautiful.
Outside, you can explore the forest and marshes. There are 26 acres; 3 acres of forested upland, 9 acres of fresh water wetlands and 14 acres of tidal wetlands.
There is a Native Plant Garden; indigenous plants. Everything well marked. A bench for possible reading and relaxation.
Further down there were tables overlooking the marsh and water. The whole setting was surreal. I don’t know if it was because of the time of the day or just because nature does that to your soul. It felt so good.
A trail over a raised boardwalk continued the expedition. The trail is open from dawn until dusk.
If you are in Bethany Beach this summer pay them a visit. You will be very impressed.
Again, check the website for upcoming activities. The kids would love it.
See you, have a great week-end….talk to you later….
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