Charlie and I, along with a group of other Cape Cod Innkeepers, were recently invited to tour the Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in the Village of Barnstable. This was our first time at this Audubon Sanctuary and what an amazing place to explore. It is a spectacular 110 acres of nature trails, butterfly gardens, vernal pools, salt marshes, and breathtaking views of the dunes and Lighthouse of Sandy Neck; a barrier beach that protects Barnstable Harbor from the pounding waves of the open ocean. This little gem of a place is a nature lovers’ and a photographers’ paradise.

Within Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary is a sustainable farm with goats, pigs, and a very large white turkey. Volunteers help with the care and maintenance of the farms’ gardens and are invited to share in the yield. What a rewarding way to spend time learning about sustainable agriculture and how to exist and thrive in harmony with your natural environment.

The Visitors Center for Long Pasture is located at 345 Bone Hill Road, off Route 6A, in Barnstable. Admission is just $4 for nonmember adults and $3 for nonmember children aged 2 to 12 and also for senior citizens. This is the best entertainment value you will ever find.

It is impossible in this small space to adequately describe this extraordinary place. Charlie and I are looking forward to many visits exploring this constantly changing natural habitat that captures the essence of Old Cape Cod. We hope to run into you along one of the trails. If you see us in a kayak, you may want to head in another direction.
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Jan Preus, the Innkeeper, chef, and artist in residence at the 1750 Inn at Sandwich Center, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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