Have Dinner with Snug Harbor Wine at The 1803 Winsor House in Duxbury! Those of you who came out to the Come All Ye, aka Oktoberfest, at the Duxbury Bay Maritime School last Thursday already know what a great presentation and event Snug Harbor Wine puts on. That event sold out well before show time. You can see the photos on Facebook. And now . . . ! Starting on October 29th, Snug Harbor Wine will co-host the first in a series of special wine dinners featuring Executive Chef Franco Carubia of The 1803 Winsor House. These dinners will focus on specific vineyards, regional favorites, or wine types that are sure to offer a unique experience for guests of the evening. Limited seating and expertly paired menu offerings will make this an early sell out, so check in with them soon to find an e... 10/20/2013

Snug Harbor, Duxbury The Snug Harbor neighborhood is on Duxbury Bay in the center of Washington Street. The nearest cross street is Harrison Street. Washington Street runs along the north half of the shoreline in Duxbury from Powder Point to Hall's Corner. Bay Road runs along the southern half of the shoreline. Snug Harbor is a public focal point for local activity in Duxbury. Several popular shops make their home here, including the ever-popular French Memories bakery. On a warm day, there's nothing more pleasant than sitting on the deck with a scone and coffee.  The harbor itself, and the Duxbury Yacht Club, is just off Washington Street. The Duxbury golf course is on the other side of the street, off of Harrison Street. Older, traditional New England homes line the streets near Snug ... 09/27/2013

Snug Harbor, Duxbury Snug Harbor is on Duxbury Bay in the center of Washington Street. The nearest cross street is Harrison Street. Washington Street runs along the north half of the shoreline in Duxbury from Powder Point to Hall's Corner. Bay Road runs along the southern half of the shoreline. Snug Harbor is a public focal point for local activity in Duxbury. Several popular shops make their home here, including the ever-popular French Memories bakery. On a warm day, there's nothing more pleasant than sitting on the deck with a scone and coffee.  The harbor itself, and the Duxbury Yacht Club, is just off Washington Street. The Duxbury golf course is on the other side of the street, off of Harrison Street. Older, traditional New England homes line the streets near Snug Harbor. In the pa... 06/29/2013

The Duxbury Spring House Tour will be happening on Sunday, May 18, this year. This is a fabulous, fun event organized by the Duxbury Newcomer's Club and enjoyed by long-time residents as well as everyone else who participates. Tour begins at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House, 479 Washington Street in Duxbury at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.  Here's a Google map of the starting point that you can use to get directions.  You can Buy tickets online at the Duxbury Newcomers Club website, or in person at The Studio, Foodies, or Talbots in Snug Harbor. As further enticement, I copied a couple of blurbs and photos from the Duxbury Spring Tour's Facebook page, which you can visit here. "This grand, clapboard residence that graces one of Duxbury's historic high streets originally served as a ship b... 05/03/2013

Under sail, the schooner Thomas E. Lannon will open the bay by arriving in Duxbury Bay on Friday, May 24! The 16th Annual Opening of the Bay Celebration takes place over a wonderful evening and the next day, and marks the biggest event and fundraiser of the year for the Duxbury Bay Maritime School. The gala Dockside Reception begins Friday evening at 6:30 with an Island Creek Oysters raw bar, hors d’oeuvres by the "Silent Chef", a Silent Auction and a cash bar. The musical entertainment features the jazz stylings of the Williams Reunion Jazz Band, followed by the dance sounds of Dale and the Duds. A limited number of tickets should be available at the door, but don't count on it. Buy advance tickets online here. Saturday, May 25, is Family Day. From 11:00-3:00 you will be able to tour ... 04/13/2013

Homes for sale on Washington Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts There are usually a few homes for sale on Washington Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is probably the single most asked-about street in town, and for good reason. Washington Street is a long tree-lined street that hugs the shore line on the eastern edge of Duxbury. It runs from Powder Point on the north end to Standish Shores on the southern end. On both sides of the street lie older, majestic homes that have been well-loved, well-maintained and often updated. The long, history of these warmly adored homes is still in evidence in their wide pine floors, huge brick fireplaces, central flues, and antique door knobs. Other details and special touches that mark the lineage and ancestry of these homes are too numerous to menti... 03/23/2013