Cape May Events in August

The Dormer House is a clean and comfortable bed and breakfast located at 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey.  We offer a full service breakfast and a relaxing atmosphere.

When you stay with us, we hope that you will enjoy the attractions that are happening around town.  During the month of August, there are numerous festivities that can be enjoyed.  Below is the short list of coming attractions…

August 2011

4-6   US Lifeguard Association National Championships

5       79th Annual Baby Parade at 11am on Beach Ave.

7       National Lighthouse Craft Show in Cape May Point

11      Kiwanis Auction Night 7-10pm

13-14 34th Promenade Craft Show from 10-5pm on the Boardwalk

21-26 Mid Atlantic $500,000 Fishing Tournament at South Jersey Marina

Movies on the beach is every Thursday night at 8:30pm behind where Convention Hall was located.

At the Rock Pile Bar and Grill at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry there is live music-FREE- from 4-7pm every Tuesday and Wednesday in the summer.

This fall from October 7-11, 2011 is Victorian Weekend in Cape May.  This is a must event for anyone who loves this town.  The events include a chocolate tasting, private home tours, murder mysteries, antique show, wine tasting and more.  Call us now to reserve your room before it’s too late 609-884-7446.

Lucille and Dennis Doherty

Owners/Innkeepers

Dormer House Bed and Breakfast

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

dormerhouse@gmail.com

800-884-5052 

Commodore John Jacoby Suite

The Dormer House Bed and Breakfast Inn is located at 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey. 

One of the very popular rooms is the Commodore John Jacoby Suite. It is located on the second floor of the Dormer House.  This extremely spacious suite has a queen size bed with a new pillow top mattress.  Along the wall opposite the door is a comfortable lounging area with a sofa, chair and coffee table.  Near the sofa is a flat panel, wide-screen television with cable.  

All of the rooms at the Dormer House have private baths.  The bathroom in the Commodore John Jacoby Suite has a whirlpool tub for two and is painted in relaxing neutral hues.  

The suite has central air, ceiling fan, wireless internet, and a refrigerator.

If you are interested in staying in the Commodore John Jacoby Suite, you will not be disappointed.  Call us today! 

Lucille and Dennis Doherty

Owners/Innkeepers

Dormer House

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

dormerhouse@gmail.com

609-884-7446

Dormer House Pecan Meltaways recipe

The Dormer House is located in Cape May at 800 Columbia Avenue in the historic district.

We have a full service breakfast every morning.  These pecan meltaways are always given a two thumbs up by everyone.  I am happy that I can share this recipe with you.  Thank you to everyone that commented on the snowball cupcakes recipe.  I am sure you will enjoy this one, also.

The Dormer House Pecan Meltaways

1 cup butter

1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cups chopped pecans

additional confectioners sugar for rolling

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla.  Mix well.

Add flour and salt then stir in the pecans.

Chill about 1/2 hour.

Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a lightly sprayed (with vegetable spray) cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degreees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm.  Allow to cool then roll again.

Makes about 4 dozen.

Enjoy!

Let us know if you made this recipe or have questions about out bed and breakfast.

Lucille and Dennis Doherty

Owners/Innkeepers

Dormer House

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

dormerhouse@gmail.com

609-884-7446

Dormer House Snowball Cupcakes

The Dormer House is located at 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey.  We are a Bed and Breakfast located in the historic district.  We offer spacious rooms complete with private bathrooms and a full service breakfast in the morning.

One of our most scrumptious desserts are our Snowball Cupcakes cooked up by Lucille, one of the owners/innkeepers.  This recipe was entered into the Cape May Chocolate Contest.  Although this recipe did not win, the response was phenomenal!  Let us know what you think.

Dormer House Snowball Cupcakes

Batter:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup oil

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup water

Cream filling and frosting:

2 tsp. very hot water

1/4 tsp. salt

2 cups marshmallow cream (one 7oz. jar)

1/2 cup shortening

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

14oz. bag of coconut for frosting

For cupcakes:

Microwave 1/2 cup morsels in small bowl, start with 45 seconds and add 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.  Cool to room temperature.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.  Beat sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla until blended.  Beat in melted chocolate.  Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with water (batter will be thin).

Spoon batter into 12 paper lined muffin cups.

Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Cool completely.  Make a small whole in center for the cream.

For filling and frosting:

Combine salt and hot water in saucepan until salt is dissolved and let cool.

Combine marshmallow cream, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in medium bowl and beat with electric mixture until fluffy.  Add salt water to filling and beat to combine.

Scoop into pastry bag and pipe into the center of cooled cupcakes.  Frost tops and sprinkle with coconut.

Enjoy!

If you would like to stay with us, contact your hosts

Lucille and Dennis Doherty.

Dormer House Bed and Breakfast

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

dormerhouse@gmail.com

1-800-884-5052

Diana Room

The Dormer House is located at 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey.  We are located in the historic district, surrounded by Victorian homes and beautiful scenery.  The finest beaches in New Jersey are only 4 blocks out our back door.  When you visit the Dormer House after an afternoon of sight-seeing or beach combing, I hope that you will be happy with the comforts of our rooms.

The Diana Room is located on the second floor of the Dormer House with a private entrance that is located on the side of the house.  This room is named after one of our daughters.  The colors in the room are warm and inviting beiges, greens and white.

This spacious room has a queen size scrolled work bed with new pillow top mattress.  A refrigerator in your room is a nice convenience when you purchase your own food and drink while around Cape May.  Also in the room, is a flat panel television, ceiling fan, four large windows and wireless internet.

As with all of the rooms at the Dormer House, you will have your own private bathroom with tub and shower.  The black and white checked floor is new and the entire room has been freshly painted.

If you have an interest in staying in the Diana Room, please let us know.

Lucille & Dennis Doherty

Dormer House

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

609-884-7446 or 800-884-5052

dormerhouse@gmail.com

Anthony Hunsiker Room

The Dormer House Bed and Breakfast located at 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May offers spacious, beautiful rooms at great prices.  We are constantly updating our rooms so that you will have a memorable and comfortable stay.  One of our popular rooms located on the first floor is the Anthony Hunsiker Room.

The Anthony Hunsiker room is named after the descendants of Anthony Hunsiker who would stay in Cape May.  This room is decorated in hues of green,  and peach.  It features an ornate Victorian style queen size bed with a new pillow top mattress.  This lovely bedroom has a flat screen television and an antique writing desk.

The private bathroom has been recently remodeled and includes a stone floor, bathtub and wainscoting on the walls.  The bathroom has been painted a lovely green to accent the colors in the bedroom.

The Anthony Hunsiker room features four large windows overlooking the beautiful garden on the side of the Dormer House.  These windows overlook historic Franklin Street which is one of the streets that the horse-drawn carriages travel down.

If you would like to make a reservation for this room,

please contact

Dennis and Lucille Doherty

Dormer House Bed and Breakfast

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, NJ 08204

dormerhouse@gmail.com

609-884-7446 or 800-884-5052

Stay in Cape May for Easter!

Are you thinking about coming to Cape May for Easter?  We have rooms available.  There is much to do this time of year in Cape May, especially this weekend.  The weather is going to be cool and sunny.  Perfect time to stroll on the beach or shop on the Mall.

Here is a sampling of what is happening….

• Easter egg hunt this Saturday, April 23rd at the Cape May Elementary School at 10am.
• Easter Fashion Stroll this Sunday on the Washington Street Mall at 1pm.
• Take a horse and carriage ride around town.  Sign up at the corner of Washington and Ocean.
• Historic district walking tour sponsored by MAC.
• Cape May Winery will be open all weekend, including Easter from 12-5.
• Many of our wonderful restaurants will be opening this weekend.
• Brunch on Easter Sunday will be served at The Washington Inn, Altheathea’s, Peter Shield’s, The Merion Inn, Union Park and Tisha’s.

There are a few rooms available so call now and book your reservation.  Prices range from $99 to $150 per night.

We are also having 20% off all Baby Moon get-a-ways.  Please call for details.

Lucille and Dennis Doherty Innkeepers/Owners

Dormer House

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

609-884-7446

dormerhouse@gmail.com

A Brief History

The Dormer House in Cape May has all of the appeal of a magnificent colonial revival home that was built in the turn of the century.  The expansive wrap around front porch is a relaxing spot where you can listen to the ocean waves crashing on a windy day.  It is also an ideal spot to view the passer-bys on Columbia Avenue and drink in the Victorian charm of the surrounding homes.

The Dormer House was built in 1899 by John F. Jacoby, a rich marble dealer from Philadelphia.

Here is a picture of what the Dormer House looked like in 1901. There have since been additions added onto the house to extend the kitchen and rear quarters.

I was also able to locate a picture of John F. Jacoby. This picture may have been taken from the side of the house where there is still located an original hitching post.

These pictures were sent to me by the great, great-grandson of John F. Jacoby.

If you would like to make a reservation at the

Dormer House

please call 1-800-884-5052 or email us at dormerhouse@gmail.com.

Dormer House Bed and Breakfast Inn

Lucille and Dennis Doherty

Owners/Innkeepers

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Romance Package/Spa Package

Your choice of package…

Romance Package at the Dormer House

You will be awed by our 2 night stay in one of our Deluxe Rooms.

This package includes:

Full Breakfast

Afternoon tea and homemade treats

$75 gift certificate to one of Cape May’s great restaurants

Bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Wine or Sparkling Cider

Bouquet of fresh flowers in your room

$475 plus tax weekdays and $575 plus tax weekends

Please add $100 for suites

For reservations, please call 609-884-7446

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Spa Package at the Dormer House

You will be pampered  with a 2 night stay in one of our Deluxe Rooms.

This package includes:

Full Breakfast

Afternoon tea

$75 gift certificate to the Cape May Day Spa

Bottle of Red or White Wine from local vineyard or Sparkling Cider

Fruit and Cheese Tray from the Gourmet Cheese Shop

$475 plus tax weekdays and $575 plus tax weekends

Please add $100 for suites

For reservations, please call 609-884-7446

These packages include on site parking.  All packages are available from March through June and from September through December.  These packages do not include Holiday or Special Event Weekends.

We are also having 20% off all Baby Moon get-a-ways.  Please call for details.

Lucille and Dennis Doherty Innkeepers/Owners

Dormer House

800 Columbia Avenue

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

609-884-7446

dormerhouse@gmail.com

Lillian Hasting Room

Dormer House is a bed and breakfast inn located at 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey. As the owners’ of this circa 1899 bed and breakfast, we are always updating the rooms here to keep them new, comforting, and inviting.

Recently. we have been updating the Lillian Hasting Room on the second floor.

This room has the feel of a comforting cottage.  The furnishings are country quiet with a warm blue and green palette.

I hope that you would consider staying in this room when you visit the Dormer House for your weekend get away this spring or summer.  If you have any questions regarding any of our other rooms, please call us.

If you would like to make a reservation,

please call 1-800-884-5052 or email us at dormerhouse@gmail.com.

Dormer House Bed and Breakfast Inn

Lucille and Dennis Doherty

Owners/Innkeepers

Click to view our website.