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Migration
The Ultimate Birding Retreat in Cape May
This spring and autumn, we are excited to partner with internationally-acclaimed birder Richard Crossley to offer Migration—the ultimate in immersive Cape May birding retreats.
Spring Migration:
Available Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23, 2024
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A farm at your fingertips
Imagine a farm destination brimming with life and natural beauty. A place where you can participate in the egg, strawberry or tomato harvests as much or as little as you'd like. Where you can leave your car and be given keys to a golf cart and bicycles. Where you can sip coffee in your private garden, and swim in a pool set in an orchard. Where you can wind down the evening around a campfire, enjoying the night sounds echoing off the trees.
So was the vision of Curtis Bashaw and his partner Will Riccio, who acquired the land that is now Beach Plum Farm in 2007. As the years have passed, Beach Plum Farm has become much more than land that grows food—it has become a destination visitors who wish to participate in the rhythms of farm life.
Explore Beach Plum Farm
The Farm Kitchen
Steps from your Cottage you'll find our homespun Kitchen, serving up farm-fresh breakfast and lunch selections from an ever-changing chalkboard menu.
View Farm KitchenThe Backfields
Explore 62 acres of open space at your leisure. You're sure to discover new trails and patches with every visit—and our Innkeepers are on hand to show you the best spots.
View Photo GalleryThe Farm-to-Table
Dinner Series
at Beach Plum Farm
Immerse yourself in the beauty and farm fresh flavors of Beach Plum Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner Series. These dinners are a celebration of Beach Plum Farm’s seasonal harvest, featuring our farm raised meats, organic produce, and garden herbs. Dine under the stars, or in our festive hoop house, depending on the weather.
Learn More Reserve TicketsPlease note that our Farm Dinners are best enjoyed by those age 21 and up.
Farm Cottage Amenities
Beach Plum Farm
Weddings
WEDDINGS AT
BEACH PLUM FARM
The old and open spaces of our 62-acre Beach Plum Farm provide the perfect backdrop for a quaint, timeless, and magical romantic celebration.
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Rooted:
Early Spring Gardening
Available for Three-Night Midweek Stays from March 11 through April 18, 2024
Join Beach Plum Farm Agricultural Director Christina Albert for a hands-on Rooted getaway focused on planning and planting an early Spring garden.
View Sample ItineraryThe farm-to-table movement has grown exponentially in the last five years, but truthfully it is getting to the core of a very ancient practice. It hearkens back to a lifestyle that was both healthy and sustainable: consuming that which is available to us in this environment at this time, in this season. Modern technology has allowed us to use preservatives, expand the lifespan of fruits, vegetables and meats, to a point where this food no longer adds nourishment in the purest sense.
Since its inception in 2016, our Kitchen Garden has thrived as a tangible link between Beach Plum Farm and Cape May's vibrant culinary community. "From the beginning, the philosophy behind the raised beds was to create a place for our Chefs to experiment with different vegetables, fruits, and herbs," says Farm Agricultural Director Christina Albert.
And now, working through different seasons, seeds and soils, we invite you to join Christina in a hands-on gardening workshop.
Included in your Rooted: Early Spring Gardening getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Cottage Accommodations
- A Welcome Dinner Reception in the Hoop House on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll join our Rooted hosts
- A Guided Farm Tour on Tuesday morning, led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Guided Gardening Seminars on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, led by expert instructors
- A Yoga Session in the Kitchen Gardens on Wednesday morning
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared specially for our Rooted guests
- Working Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, to refresh and fortify
- A Farm-Fresh Breakfast each morning of your stay, delivered to your Cottage
Book Your Stay
Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13
Checking out Thursday, March 24
Monday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 20
Checking out Thursday, March 21
Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 17
Checking out Thursday, April 18
Rooted:
Beekeeping
Available Monday, April 22
through Thursday, April 25, 2024
Join us at Beach Plum Farm for an immersive three day Rooted retreat focusing on the practice of beekeeping.
View Sample ItineraryBees—particularly honeybees—play a vital role in agriculture by facilitating the pollination of many crops. The process of pollination is essential for the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the fruits and vegetables grown in the fields at Beach Plum Farm. For over a decade, a beekeeping program has been a core focus of our efforts at Beach Plum, and now we invite you to learn the ins-and-outs of beekeeping with three days of interactive seminars.
Included in your Rooted: Beekeeping getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Cottage Accommodations
- A Welcome Dinner Reception in the Hoop House on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll join our Rooted hosts
- A Guided Farm Tour on Tuesday morning, led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Guided Beekeeping Seminars on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, led by expert instructors
- A Yoga Session in the Kitchen Gardens on Wednesday morning
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared specially for our Rooted guests
- Working Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, to refresh and fortify
- A Farm-Fresh Breakfast each morning of your stay, delivered to your Cottage
Book Your Stay
Monday, April 22 through Wednesday, April 24
Checking out Thursday, April 25
Girls' Getaway
Available from February 9 through April 30, 2024
Celebrate the women in your life with a winter girlfriends' getaway to Cape May! Book our Girlfriends' Getaway package to enjoy cocktails, boutique shopping, and Sea Spa relaxation.
“It’s been too long”. Your eyes light up as you arrive to Cape May, where you’ll meet up with the people in your life who—despite busy schedules—make it feel like no time has passed. Celebrate those meaningful friendships with a deluxe escape filled with delicious cocktails, boutique shopping, and some time spent at the Sea Spa.
Here, the ultimate escape awaits, either in the historic grander of Congress Hall, the boutique charm of The Virginia, or—for a more private retreat—in one of our Beach Plum Farm or Virginia Cottages.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in Cape May
- Welcome Cocktails for your group in Congress Hall's beautiful Brown Room
- Your choice of a 30-Minute Swedish Massage or a 30-Minute Facial at Congress Hall's Sea Spa
- A $50 Shopping Credit at Tommy's Folly Boutique for each member of your group
Book Your Stay
Book Congress Hall Book Beach Plum Farm Cottages Book The Red Cottage Book The Pink CottagePlease Note: Online reservations for Our Girls' Getaway package default to two (2) guests. Additional guests can be added to your reservation as a Stay Enhancement at the time of booking.
Subject to availability and change. Restrictions may apply. Packages cannot be combined to existing offers. Packages cannot be applied to existing reservations. Packages cannot be applied to wedding or group blocks.
Spring Migration with Richard Crossley
Available Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23, 2024
Join renowned author, photographer, and birder Richard Crossley on a spring Cape May birding retreat, focusing on the season's red knot migration on the shores of the Delaware Bay.
Red knots arrive to Cape May in early May, famished and half their departure weight after their long journey northward. Their arrival coincides with the annual horseshoe crab spawning in the Delaware Bay. During May and June of each year thousands of horseshoe crabs emerge from the depths of the Bay to spawn along the shoreline—an incredible natural phenomenon. Red knots, relying on masses of tiny, green horseshoe crab eggs on the beach, descend on the banks of the Delaware Bay and gorge themselves for about one month in preparation for the final leg of their journey to their Arctic breeding grounds.
Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder, photographer and award winning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Crazy, wildly passionate, driven and single-minded are just a few of the words used to describe his love of birding and the outdoors.
Stay at Beach Plum Farm
A stay at Beach Plum Farm provides the ultimate immersive experience. Amenities like full kitchens and spacious living areas make the Farm Cottages perfect for groups.
Included in your Beach Plum Farm Cottage Migration getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll meet your hosts over refreshments and light bites
- A copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, Richard Crossley's definitive field guide that will vastly improve your ability to identify birds
- Two days of hands-on birding instruction led by Richard Crossley
- Breakfast each morning, before that day's expedition
- Lunch each afternoon, to refresh and fortify
- Adventure Dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, each featuring a different location around Cape May's fields and coastlines. These special open air pop-up dinners are served family-style at a communal table, and each features a delicious farm-to-table dinner menu tailored to the evening
- All transportation provided from Beach Plum Farm to each destination and back again, for the duration of your stay
Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22
Checking out Thursday, May 23
Stay at The Virginia Hotel
Located on historic Jackson Street, the Virginia is ideal for couples and individual travelers.
Included in your Virginia Hotel Migration getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll meet your hosts over refreshments and light bites
- A copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, Richard Crossley's definitive field guide that will vastly improve your ability to identify birds
- Two days of hands-on birding instruction led by Richard Crossley
- Breakfast each morning, before that day's expedition
- Lunch each afternoon, to refresh and fortify
The Tuesday and Wednesday Adventure Dinners can be added to your Virginia hotel reservation as an optional Stay Enhancement.
Please note: Guests staying at The Virginia will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Beach Plum Farm. Transportation to the individual birding destinations will be provided.
Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22
Checking out Thursday, May 23
Online reservations for the Virginia Hotel default to two (2) guests. Additional guests can be added to your reservation at the time of booking.
Spring Impression Art Retreat at Beach Plum Farm
Available Sunday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Set amongst Beach Plum Farm's 62 acres of fields and forest, this three-day plein air landscape drawing and painting workshop will offer personalized, one-on-one instruction for both beginners and experienced artists.
All sessions will be led by Elody Gyekis, artist and New York Academy of Art Instructor. Elody Gyekis is a painter and multi-disciplinary artist based in Pennsylvania. Elody’s artwork pushes the boundaries of gender roles and celebrates femininity, using the language of myth and fairytales as a process of personal catharsis. When not doing self-portraits, she works intimately with her subjects, creating collaborative portraits that celebrate their unique identities. Natural themes also dominate her work, which is often filled with flora, fauna and landscapes.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Cottage Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Sunday night of your arrival
- Guided Classes and Working Seminars on Monday and Tuesday afternoon, led by instructor Elody Gyekis
- A Farm-Fresh Breakfast each morning of your stay, delivered to your Cottage
- Working Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, to refresh and fortify
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Tuesday evening
Please Note: Our Impression retreats welcome both beginners and experienced artists.
For beginners, we’ve prepared a convenient Materials Kit that you can add to your reservation as a Stay Enhancement. From brushes to paper, everything you need for your Impression workshop is included in this kit, with a focus on water coloring and drawing.
Experienced artists are welcome to bring their own oil paints and equipment.
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Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway
Available for Stays this June, September, and October
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with with fine tastes.
“It’s a gritty, dirty, muddy job, and perhaps you have to be just a little bit crazy to do it. But there’s also a romance to this work," says Lisa Calvo, owner of Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm.
For three decades, most recently with Rutgers University, Lisa studied shellfish pathology, helping to develop oysters resistant to disease. As a side hustle, she launched Sweet Amalia, which was named for her daughter, who, as a toddler, would slurp oysters straight off the reef. The project began as a learning laboratory for studying aquaculture so that Calvo might better assist other farmers, but, a couple of years ago, it became her full-time occupation. Now, on a six-acre, intertidal plot located off of Route 47, Calvo and her team harvest approximately 3,000 oysters per season.
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with with fine tastes. On the storied banks of the Delaware Bay, you'll receive a shucking lesson and an oyster tasting led by Sweet Amalia's experienced oyster farmers. And, to round out your stay in Cape May, you'll enjoy a world-class dinner in the Ebbitt Room that incorporates tide-to-table oyster recipes from Chef Jason Hanin.
Included in your stay:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia Hotel or The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
- An In-Depth Tour and Hands-On Oyster Shucking Lesson at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- An Oyster Tasting and Picnic Lunch at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- A Delicious Dinner in the Virginia's private Richmond Room on Tuesday evening, featuring a themed menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- All transportation provided to and from Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
Reserve Your Stay
June Package
Package available:
Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Book The Virginia Hotel
Book The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Call: (855) 290-8467
September Package
Package available:
Monday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Book The Virginia Hotel
Book The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Call: (855) 290-8467
October Package
Package available:
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Book The Virginia Hotel Book The Beach Plum Farm Cottages Call: (855) 290-8467
Classic American Summer
Available through October 8, 2023
Join us in Cape May for an American beach vacation at its best. Book our 'Classic American Summer' package and enjoy a two-day summer beach tent rental, and a daily Resort Credit—included in your stay.
Long summer days spent by the sea. Sun and crashing surf; the gentle chirp of gulls; the salty breeze gently rustling the pages of your bestseller. It's a beautiful scene in Cape May, where white-sand beaches and Victorian charm combine to create the perfect seaside escape. You'll love a luxurious day lingering in one of our striped Beach Tents, the ultimate summertime luxury.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- 2-Day Beach Tent Rental, including two lounge chairs, plush beach towels, and a cooler filled with water and soft drinks
- Daily $50 Resort Credit
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Congress Hall Beach Plum Farm The Sandpiper The Star Beach ShackFor Personalized Service or to book Congress Place Sites Please Call (855) 290-8467
Promo Code: TENT
Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for complete details.
Fall Migration with Richard Crossley
Available Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 17, 2024
Each autumn, hundreds of species of birds take flight over Cape May as they head south for the winter—and with Richard Crossley as your guide, you'll experience the migration at its most spectacular.
“The largest variety of birds are moving south to their wintering grounds," Richard says. "We get everything: 30 species of warbler, shorebirds, raptors—you name it. It’s possible to see nearly 200 species over just a few days."
Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder, photographer and award winning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Crazy, wildly passionate, driven and single-minded are just a few of the words used to describe his love of birding and the outdoors.
Stay at Beach Plum Farm
A stay at Beach Plum Farm provides the ultimate immersive experience. Amenities like full kitchens and spacious living areas make the Farm Cottages perfect for groups.
Included in your Beach Plum Farm Cottage Migration getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll meet your hosts over refreshments and light bites
- A copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, Richard Crossley's definitive field guide that will vastly improve your ability to identify birds
- Two days of hands-on birding instruction led by Richard Crossley
- Breakfast each morning, before that day's expedition
- Lunch each afternoon, to refresh and fortify
- Adventure Dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, each featuring a different location around Cape May's fields and coastlines. These special open air pop-up dinners are served family-style at a communal table, and each features a delicious farm-to-table dinner menu tailored to the evening
- All transportation provided from Beach Plum Farm to each destination and back again, for the duration of your stay
Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2
Checking out Thursday, October 3
Monday, October 14 through Wednesday, October 16
Checking out Thursday, October 17
Stay at The Virginia Hotel
Located on historic Jackson Street, the Virginia is ideal for couples and individual travelers.
Included in your Virginia Hotel Migration getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll meet your hosts over refreshments and light bites
- A copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, Richard Crossley's definitive field guide that will vastly improve your ability to identify birds
- Two days of hands-on birding instruction led by Richard Crossley
- Breakfast each morning, before that day's expedition
- Lunch each afternoon, to refresh and fortify
The Tuesday and Wednesday Adventure Dinners can be added to your Virginia hotel reservation as an optional Stay Enhancement.
Please note: Guests staying at The Virginia will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Beach Plum Farm. Transportation to the individual birding destinations will be provided.
Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2
Checking out Thursday, October 3
Monday, October 14 through Wednesday, October 16
Checking out Thursday, October 17
Online reservations for the Virginia Hotel default to two (2) guests. Additional guests can be added to your reservation at the time of booking.
Rooted:
Foraging Found Flavors
Available Monday, October 21
through Thursday, October 24, 2024
An immersive cottage escape, featuring three days of foraging and feasting at Beach Plum Farm. This Rooted getaway incorporates our farm’s entire landscape in a retreat that pairs found treasures with fine food.
View Sample ItinerarySet out on a guided expedition of Beach Plum Farm's Woodland Marsh Trail and adjoining forests, searching for edible mushrooms, berries and spices—with guided instruction all the way. Upon your return, you'll survey your findings, consulting our Farm Team on textures and flavor profiles. Afterwards, we’ll properly store and cleanse your findings to incorporate in a tailored Farm-to-Table Dinner menu, created with your ingredients as the highlight.
Included in your Rooted: Foraging getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Cottage Accommodations
- A Welcome Dinner Reception in the Hoop House on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll join our Rooted hosts
- A Guided Farm Tour on Tuesday morning, led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Guided Foraging Seminars on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, led by expert instructors
- A Yoga Session in the Kitchen Gardens on Wednesday morning
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared specially for our Rooted guests
- Working Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, to refresh and fortify
- A Farm-Fresh Breakfast each morning of your stay, delivered to your Cottage
Book Your Stay
Monday, October 21 through Wednesday, October 23
Checking out Thursday, October 24
Rooted:
Autumn Gardening
Available Monday, October 28 through Thursday, October 31, 2024
Join Agricultural Director Christina Albert for an immersive Rooted getaway that celebrates autumn on our farm.
View Sample ItineraryIncluded in your Rooted: Autumn Harvest getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Cottage Accommodations
- A Welcome Dinner Reception in the Hoop House on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll join our Rooted hosts
- A Guided Farm Tour on Tuesday morning, led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Guided Gardening Seminars on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, led by expert instructors
- A Yoga Session in the Kitchen Gardens on Wednesday morning
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared specially for our Rooted guests
- Working Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, to refresh and fortify
- A Farm-Fresh Breakfast each morning of your stay, delivered to your Cottage
Book Your Stay
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30
Checking out Thursday, March 24
What a Difference a Day Makes
Available Year Round
At the Beach Plum Farm Cottages, an extra day makes all the difference! Receive your second night 50% off when you book a midweek getaway.
From shopping in the Market, to hikes along the Woodland Marsh Trail, to strolls around the gardens—one day at Beach Plum Farm simply isn't enough time to experience all these beautiful spaces have to offer. And when you stay at our beautiful Farm Cottages, you'll have access to private bicycles and golf carts—meaning Cape May is just a short ride away!
Book One Night at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages, and receive your Second Night 50% Off
Available for a maximum length of stay of four (4) nights
Reserve Your Stay
Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268Beach Plum Farm Resort Getaway
Available through December 31st, 2023
A deluxe Beach Plum Farm stay—paired with the best of Cape May! Includes a daily $100 Resort Credit.
Drinks on the Virginia's Front Porch. Coffee on the Veranda of Congress Hall. A bite to eat at the Rusty Nail. Come and explore Cape May and enjoy all we have to offer. As our guest, you'll love the quiet tranquility of the farm, while still close to all the action of downtown Cape May. Come and enjoy the best of our seaside town.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Daily $100 Resort Credit, with the freedom to choose how you spend it! Enjoy it at any of our sister properties in Cape May
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Beach Plum FarmFor Personalized Service Please Call 855-290-8467
Includes a $100 Resort Credit per each reserved room night. Charges must be signed back to your guest room for Resort Credit to be applied. Credit redeemable at the following Cape Resorts restaurants and outlets: The Ebbitt Room, the Blue Pig Tavern, the Boiler Room, the Brown Room, Tommy's Folly Boutique, Tommy's Folly Café, the Beach Plum Farm Market and the Beach Plum Farm Kitchen. Subject to availability and change. Packages and special offers not applicable to groups or existing reservations. Tax and gratuity not included.
Family Gatherings & Reunions
Available Year Round
Relax and reconnect with the ones you love during a family reunion at Beach Plum Farm. Reunion packages are available for any number of cottages so families may enjoy time together with an exclusive experience at the farm. Our farm team and concierge will work with you to curate the perfect getaway, with something for guests of all ages. Join the agricultural team for seasonal harvesting, head to Davey’s Lake for a hike with one of our expert tour guides, bike to town for shopping and sightseeing, or spend a day at the beach. At the end of the day, gather around the table together with farm-fresh cocktails for an unforgettable meal followed by s’mores roasted over an open fire.
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens Street
West Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 459-0121
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Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Beach Plum Farm is located on Stevens Street in West Cape May.
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