JULY 21ST, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
What does summer mean to you? A sailing regatta? An island retreat? A classic lobster lunch? Last week we rolled all of these elements together to create an idyllic summer outing for one of our awesome corporate clients. They brought the enthusiastic, friendly-yet-competitive attitudes, while we did the rest!
After gathering for coffee, breakfast and a regatta briefing it was off to the starting line for a race around the Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island. After a disqualification (due to a few some questionable moves by the purple team), the brown team pulled into the finish first, capturing the regatta win!
The reward? A classic lobster bake with all the fixin’s… not to mention a bit more “casual” competition with bocce, ladder ball and frisbee!
Just 20 minutes from Boston, Spectacle Island is the perfect local get-a-way that feels far-a-way for your summer outing. It’s the ultimate in summer outing fun!
JUNE 8TH, 2010
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
You don’t even have to leave the Boston Harbor to experience the fresh air, the sea breeze and the stunning views that come with being on an island. If you follow us on Twitter, you might already know that yesterday Jill, Amy and Laura ventured out to Spectacle Island for a tour of one of the Harbor’s most popular islands. We were whisked out on the water by Boston’s Best Cruises for an easy fifteen minute trip to the Island. Passing ferries and sailboats, the city’s waterfront, and a spattering of lush green islands along the way, the bustling harbor was the perfect backdrop for the ride.
Once upon the island, we were taken on a short walking tour by our very knowledgeable DCR ranger, Bill. Abound with a fascinating history, the Island was formerly home to a resort, then a glue factory and then a landfill. In the last twenty years, efforts to make the land usable were executed simultaneously with the Big Big. The island was in need of a material to cover up the waste on top of it and the city was looking rid itself of excess dirt from the Big Dig. After shipping tons of dirt, adding a thick layer of gravel and dense top soil, Spectacle Island was born into what it is today. Open to the public since 2006, it is now one of the most beautiful and accessible Islands in the harbor. In fact, it is so clean that you can swim from its beaches!
The island is also home to great event spaces! The visitors center and adjoining tent provide a home for catering by Jasper White’s Summer Shack. Can you imagine a better place for a clambake than over looking the surrounding islands and the city? With a multitude of spots for a tent and beautiful views in three hundred and sixty degrees, the island is ideal for anything from a scavenger hunt to an amazing race, a field day to a barbecue!
Fifteen minutes to paradise? Yes, please!
