Enjoy a laid-back escape filled with BBQ feasts, a football watch party in your cottage, and the perfect end to the day: kicking back by the fire with a cigar in hand. Nestled in the rustic beauty of West Cape May, Beach Plum Farm offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Explore the farm, savor farm-to-table meals, and experience the camaraderie of a weekend away from it all. It’s the ideal spot to recharge and bond with crew.

Included in this package:

• A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Saturday Evening with a seat for each member of your group
• A Rack of BBQ Ribs and all the Fixin's, to fire up on your cottage grill on Sunday
• NFL Sunday Ticket to watch the game in your cottage
• A Farm Meat and Cheese Charcuterie Board on Sunday—the perfect snack during the game
• A Cigar for each member of your group, to enjoy by your cottage's fire pit
• Breakfast on Monday Morning, delivered to your cottage

Book Online Call to book: (833) 327-6268

Enhance this package with:

• An In-Cottage Spa Treatment provided by Sea Spa—the perfect way to relax before or after the game

Anticipation builds at the Virginia Hotel, where, after you check in and unlock the door to your guest room, an intimate evening awaits. Take your seat in the private Richmond Room for this exclusive experience, where you’ll join fellow hotel guests, as well as the winemakers of the very wine that Chef Jason Hanin has tailored his menu to. The night evolves over the clinking of cutlery and glassware, as you’re treated to the storytelling and firsthand experience shared by the featured vineyard’s proprietors. Featuring five delectable courses, these evenings present a can’t-miss offering of immersive wine-focused dining—with each bite chosen to pair with each sip.

Our Fall Winemaker Select Dinners will be available as part of an overnight package at The Virginia Hotel. Seating is limited for these exciting evenings. A la carte reservations will be offered closer to the events, should availability allow.

Included in our Winemaker Select Dinner hotel package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
• Seats at a Five-Course Winemaker Select Dinner in the Richmond Room
• Daily Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay
• Complimentary Valet Parking, with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay

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November Dinner - Stag's Leap

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Stag's Leap wines are known for their elegance, balance, and a signature style that combines power with finesse. The winery's Cabernet Sauvignons, in particular, are celebrated for their rich, complex flavors, featuring notes of dark fruit, herbs, and a distinctive minerality that reflects the unique terroir of the region.

The winery's philosophy revolves around respecting the natural environment and allowing the vineyards to express their character through the wines, resulting in a portfolio that is both timeless and innovative.

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Immerse yourself in the legacy of Grgich Hills Estate, where tradition and innovation harmoniously blend to create exceptional wines. Founded by the legendary winemaker Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, this family-owned Napa Valley winery is celebrated for its commitment to organic farming and sustainable practices. From the elegantly balanced Chardonnay to the robust, sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon, each bottle embodies the purity and vitality of the estate’s vineyards. Grgich Hills Estate wines are a tribute to decades of expertise and a passion for perfection.

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Included in our Wine Dinner overnight package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at Baron's Cove
• Two Seats at our Grgich Hills Estate Wine Dinner
• Breakfast each morning of your stay

Book Online Call: (844) 227-6672

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Dinner Menu

Course One

Kingfish Crudo
lemon chiffon vinaigrette, avocado mousse, pickled radish
Sauvignon Blanc, "Fumé Blanc," Napa Valley, 2021

Course Two

Bouillabaisse
montauk prawn, bang island mussels, striped sea bass
Chardonnay, “Estate Grown," Napa Valley, 2022

Course Three

Peppercorn Crusted Cornish Game Hen
cranberry reduction, parsnip purée, celery root crisps
Merlot, “Estate Grown," Napa Valley, 2018

Course Four

Dry Aged Prime Ribeye
sweet potato au gratin, caramelized brussels sprouts, cured egg yolk, bordelaise
Cabernet Sauvignon, “Estate Grown," Napa Valley, 2019

Course Five

Chocolate Lava Cake
vanilla gelato
Violetta, Late Harvest, Napa Valley, 2018

Beautiful décor is at the heart of Beach Plum Farm’s holiday magic. Each year, we change up the presentation a bit for our Holiday Farm-to-Table Dinner series, mixing twinkle lights and thoughtful touches with treasures foraged from our fields. From visuals like the greenery overhead to the taper candles on the table; each detail is considered! We love hosting these special dinners, creating a seasonal spectacle both elevated and intimate, filled with scenes that surprise and delight. And now, for the first time, we’re excited to offer a series of seminars that will immerse you in a spirit of holiday creativity. Spend a long weekend at Beach Plum Farm, where we’ll treat you to a day filled with guided candle-making, wreath-making, and table-scaping. At the end of the day, you’ll have a suite of merriment to take home with you: a custom candle, a beautiful holiday wreath, and new insights on how to create your perfect holiday home.

Included in this package:

• A guided candle-making session at Pour Candle Bar + Chandlery in West Cape May, where you'll create a custom candle with over 50 fragrances to choose from
• A Wreath-Making and Table-Scaping Session at Beach Plum Farm, led by our experienced Farm and Event Décor teams
• A farm-fresh lunch on Monday afternoon
• Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage

Our Holiday Home package includes a medium-sized custom candle in a metallic tin, valued at $15. Guests are welcome to upgrade their candle size for additional charge during their candle-making experience.

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Anticipation builds at the Virginia Hotel, where, after you check in and unlock the door to your guest room, an intimate evening awaits. Take your seat in the private Richmond Room for this exclusive experience, where you’ll join fellow hotel guests, as well as the winemakers of the very wine that Chef Jason Hanin has tailored his menu to. The night evolves over the clinking of cutlery and glassware, as you’re treated to the storytelling and firsthand experience shared by the featured vineyard’s proprietors. Featuring five delectable courses, these evenings present a can’t-miss offering of immersive wine-focused dining—with each bite chosen to pair with each sip.

Our December Winemaker Select Dinner will be available as part of an overnight package at The Virginia Hotel. Seating is limited for this exciting evening. A la carte reservations will be offered closer to the event, should availability allow.

Included in our Winemaker Select Dinner hotel package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
• Seats at a Five-Course Winemaker Select Dinner in the Richmond Room
• Daily Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay
• Complimentary Valet Parking, with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay

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Thursday, December 19 - Champagne Gosset

Founded in 1584 by Pierre Gosset, Champagne Gosset is the oldest wine house in Champagne. For more than four centuries, the preservation of style, elegance and family traditions in the making of Gosset champagne has been paramount. Champagne Gosset’s reputa­tion for high-quality starts in the vineyard, where they source grapes almost entirely from premier cru and grand cru vineyards.

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Spectacular guided hikes—one each day, and each with a surprise—form the basis for our Intention getaways. Explore the hidden pockets of Cape May's landscape, covering miles of coastline, dunes, and reeded shoreline.

Rest follows days of wholesome activity. A private massage, as well as an expertly-instructed yoga session, relax and fortify mind and body.

The vegan menu will amaze you. Our Intention Winter Wellness retreats feature lovingly-prepared cuisine, hand-crafted mocktails, and pressed juices. Lunch each day will be the perfect finish to that morning's hike. Dinner in the Virginia's Richmond Room will feature Chef Jason Hanin's specially-created menus.

Included in this package:

• 1pm Early Check-In on the Monday of your arrival
• A Welcome Mocktail, made using farm-fresh ingredients
• Daily Breakfast, expertly prepared and hand-delivered to your guest room
• Daily Lunch, to refresh and fortify
• Nightly Three-Course Vegan Dinner, with three-mocktail pairing, prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
• Guided Hikes for Every Ability around Cape May's lesser-known trails
• A Yoga Class led by expert instructors, suitable for all skill levels
• A Private Massage Treatment, provided on-site by the Sea Spa
• All Transportation Included during your stay, to and from the Virginia

Dates and Availability

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Monday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 8

Checking out Thursday, January 9, 2025

Book Online Call to Book: (800) 732-4236

Please note: Online bookings for our Intention Winter Wellness package default to one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added for an additional fee when you make your reservation.

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Monday, January 13 through Wednesday, January 15

Checking out Thursday, January 16, 2025

Book Online Call to Book: (800) 732-4236

Please note: Online bookings for our Intention Winter Wellness package default to one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added for an additional fee when you make your reservation.

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After the frenetic rhythm of the holidays, a gentler beat. Join us at Beach Plum Farm for long winter weekend retreat to ease into a thoughtful winter—peaceful mornings, quiet moments, and reflective thought. An expertly-led yoga session, and a massage in the privacy of your cottage. Intimate farm-to-table meals shared with the ones you love most. Afterwards, a chance to enjoy Cape May at your own pace.

Included in this package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
• A Welcome Reception on the Thursday evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
• A Yoga Session on the Friday morning of your stay
• A Private In-Cottage Massage treatment on Friday, provided by the skilled technicians of Congress Hall’s award-winning Sea Spa
• Breakfast on Friday and Saturday, delivered to your cottage
• Lunch on Friday afternoon
• A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Friday evening

Stay a Little Longer

Extend your stay through Sunday! Guests who reserve our Reflection package are invited extend their stay with a 30% discount on Saturday evening's rate.

Book Your Stay

Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268

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.

Included in this package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
• A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
• Two Hands-On Gardening sessions led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
• Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
• Lunch in between your gardening sessions
• A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening

Stay a Little Longer

Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.

Book Your Stay

Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9, 2025
Checking out Saturday, March 8 or Sunday, March 9

Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268

Sunday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, April 1 or Wednesday, April 2

Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268

From the moment you enter Beach Plum Farm, you'll notice at least a few in-house residents: our free-range chickens. Some stay behind their fence, and some peep out from behind the garden beds, but all are a part of the backdrop at the farm. A sustainable and fowl-friendly poultry program is at the heart of our operation at Beach Plum Farm—and now, we invite you to learn the basics of raising chickens in your own back yard.

Come immerse yourself in our world, guided by Beach Plum Farm’s Livestock Manager Andrew Halbruner on all the ins and outs of properly caring for chickens. The capstone project during your getaway will be to build a beautiful Amish-designed wooden chicken coop with your fellow Rooted guests, with expert instruction every step of the way. Throughout your getaway, our Farm Team will provide lessons on the basics of how to raise hens for eggs, how to properly feed and care for chickens, how to protect your flock, and more! Authentic and informative, these Rooted escapes promise enrichment and connection with the earth, as well as a fun and memorable experience for your entire group.

Included in this package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
• A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
• Two hands-on sessions led by Beach Plum Farm Livestock Manager Andrew Halbruner
• Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
• Lunch in between your gardening sessions
• A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening

Stay a Little Longer

Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.

Book Your Stay

Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16
Checking out Saturday, March 15 or Wednesday, March 16

Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268

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 this interactive getaway.

Included in this package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
• A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
• Two Hands-On Beekeeping sessions led by expert guides
• Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
• Lunch in between your gardening sessions
• A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening

Stay a Little Longer

Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.

Book Your Stay

Sunday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, April 8 or Wednesday, April 9

Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268

“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.

Included in this package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
• A Welcome Reception on the Sunday 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 Hands-On Birding excursions, led by Richard Crossley
• Breakfast each morning
• Lunch in between your excursions, to refresh and fortify
• An Adventure Dinner on Monday, featuring a spontaneous 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

Stay a Little Longer

Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Migration package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.

Book Your Stay

Sunday, March 9 through Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 8

Reservations Available Soon

Sunday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, October 21 or Wednesday, October 22

Reservations Available Soon

The linens are pressed, the tables are set, the candles are lit, and the guests have arrived. All may appear well at Congress Hall for the winter wedding of Marlow Wellington and Maizie Moore—but just below the surface, a family squabble is about to freeze over!

Get ready to dive headfirst into a wedding experience that’s as chaotic as it is hilariously captivating. For the first time ever, historic Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey will host an evening of interactive, wedding-themed dinner theater—and you’re cordially invited! Be our guest for the wedding reception of Marlow Wellington and Maizie Moore—a union that pits the elite against the common in a family feud for the ages. Will you toast to the highbrow Wellington clan or cheer for the lovable, down-to-earth Moores? The choice is yours, but the laughter and drama are guaranteed!

Included in your "wedding weekend" package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at your favorite Cape Resorts property
• An Evening of Wedding-Themed Dinner Theater in Congress Hall's Grand Ballroom, including:
  • A three-course dinner
  • A champagne toast
  • Uproarious interactive entertainment, including toasts, speeches, music, dancing, and plenty of delicious drama

Dress your best! The bride and groom request formal attire for their big day (to your comfort level, of course).
Black Tie is encouraged, but not required.

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Call: (855) 290-8467

This weekend of wedding fun is brought to you in partnership with Murder Café. Since 2023, Murder Café has delighted guests of Congress Hall with dinner theater fun, and we're excited to partner with them again to for this exciting wedding-themed event. To learn more about Murder Café, click here.

From costumes and storylines to humor and problem solving, our partners at Murder Café will be sure to entertain and surprise guests. The performance is broken up over 4 acts and three days, and it is up to you to solve the crime!

Included in this package:

• Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at Congress Hall
• Welcome Cocktails for Two to get into the spirit
• Three Days of Murder Mystery Fun at Congress Hall in partnership with our friends at Murder Café
• Brunch for Two on Saturday Morning in the Ballroom, featuring a selection of Mimosas and Bloody Marys
• Dinner for Two on Saturday Evening in the Ballroom
• Breakfast for Two on Sunday Morning in the Ballroom

Stay at Congress Hall

Spring package:
Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9, 2025

Fall package:
Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2, 2025

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Call: (855) 290-8467