There is hardly anything more comforting when the cool weather blows in than a warm bowl of soup. According to Larousse Gastronomique, soup is "a liquid savory food served at the beginning of a meal or as a light meal in itself." Well, couldn't that describe a stew...

Today, hundreds of pumpkins were delivered from Schartner Farms in Exeter, RI as well as an award-winning pumpkin grown by Gene Lariviere in Putnam, CT. The giant pumpkin weighs 1,426 lbs. and had to be lowered into place by a crane!  

This year, Ocean House was the proud recipient of a prestigious award honoring the fruits of our labor - literally! Of 3,500 applicants, Seasons received a Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, a lifestyle magazine focusing on all things wine. Each year the...

Families were invited to "be our guest" at our fourth annual Dinner & Disney Tunes. The always popular event featured fun-loving characters like Peter Pan, Cinderella and, our special guest, Elsa from Disney's Frozen. Thank you to all who attended! To view more...

Dozens of families joined us on Easter Sunday to take part in a traditional holiday challenge - an egg hunt! Children of all ages were able to search our outdoor putting green for hidden treasures, and later enjoyed a classic Easter egg roll on our sprawling lawn. A...

More than 400 people attended our sold out Black & White Masquerade on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Dressed to impress, our guests enjoyed a night of tantalizing food displays, performances by daring fire performers and towering ice displays, all while surrounded...

And just like that, 2013 is no more. To celebrate the arrival of the new year, guests "traveled" to premier ports of call from around the world to experience a night filled with delightful cuisine, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. A special thanks to Ludo...

Often referred to as the main attraction of our 12 Days of Christmas program, Christmas in Song reminded us yet again why we love the holidays in Watch Hill. Last night, as hundreds of community members and visitors filtered out of the Watch Hill Chapel after an...

Like every season at the Ocean House, the holidays usher in moments of pure magic. And our Children's Christmas Party, held Saturday, December 21, was no exception. More than 350 children and adults came out to the resort to enjoy holiday crafts, cookie decorating and...

Pastry students from Chariho Career and Technical Center went head-to-head at our Gingerbread Village Competition on Monday, December 16. Inspired by the theme The Nightmare Before Christmas, participants created detailed masterpieces that were judged by some of our...

At this workshop, held Tuesday, December 17, participants received a hands-on tutorial with our Food Forager and resident farmer. With greenery, ribbons and an assortments of festive decorations at their disposal, guests were able to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece...

Children both young and old came out to the Ocean House on Monday, December 16 to enjoy an afternoon of gingerbread house-making! Executive Pastry Chef Adam Young and Banquet Sous Chef Mike Shields led the activity, which featured whimsical centerpieces and colorful...

Sprinkles, frosting and chocolate galore! Our sold out Cookie and Cupcake Decorating Workshop, held on Wednesday, December 18, was an opportunity for guests of all ages to let their imaginations soar. From whimsical Christmas trees to colorful candy canes, these...

Need to whip up a scrumptious bite or satisfying sip this holiday season? Our Sommelier and Food Forager showed our guests how to do just that in our Holiday Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres class, held on Thursday, December 19. Not only did guests learn how to create...

The arrival of our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony marks the start of the Christmas season here at the Ocean House. Perched among the boughs of our 32-foot Balsam Fir hang hundreds of brilliantly colored lights, a spectacular sight to behold! On Saturday, November 30,...

It's always a treat to hear New York talent Marion Markham perform at our resort, but coupled with performer Scott Dreier, our final cabaret night of the season certainly ended summer at the Ocean House on a high note! In his performance of Doris and Me, a loving...

Dozens came out to Ocean House Sunday, August 25 to celebrate our last Movie Night on the Beach of the season! Snacking on popcorn, sweet treats and our special "Ratatouille"-inspired menu, guests had the chance to sink their toes into the sand or enjoy the movie from...

Chef Howie Velie from the famed Culinary Institute of America joined Ocean House Food Forager Janice McEachen from March 14-16 to help guests release their inner chef. Together participants explored the fundamentals of the culinary arts as they chopped, stirred, baked...

Tucked in the brush of Eastern Connecticut, Beltane Farm wakes each morning to a subtle symphony: the frenzied rustling of branches, a cow’s yawning moo, the crunching of Paul Trubey’s boots as they break through the icy crust of snow on his way to feed the goats....