Saturday, May 19, 2012

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Hello Everyone,
While researching Martha's Vineyard for my work, I discovered the village of Oak Bluffs. I don't know about you, but I'd never heard of it before. Oak Bluffs is a village of about 4,000 residents on the island, home to the  Martha’s Vineyard Methodist Camp Meeting Association (a religious summer revival.) There are hundreds of these colorfully painted and decorated Victorian “gingerbread” cottages there. Oak Bluffs has the most perfectly preserved collection of Carpenter Gothic-style architecture in the world. Aren't these cottages charming? Looks like a storybook village to me! Another place to put on my "list of places I want to visit!"







Have you been to Martha's Vineyard and/or Oak Bluffs? I've been to Massachusetts once, eons ago, but didn't make it to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Island. There are so many beautiful places in our country to explore if one has the time and money! Happy weekend!

Until next time,
Cindy

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28 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseMay 19, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    How quaint those house are!

    Pink Bloom, come and see. Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. Michele M./ Finch RestMay 19, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Let's GO!!!!

    That last one is calling my name!

    They are scream "tea party" to me.

    LOVE THEM!!!

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  3. smalltownmeMay 19, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    They are precious!

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  4. Terra May 19, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    These houses are fantastically cute.

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  5. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    *sigh* I wanna live there!!!

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  6. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMay 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Hi Cindy, I was fortunate to be able to spend a day on Martha's Vineyard many years ago. We took a bus trip around the island and went through Oak Bluffs. We were able to see some of the cottages. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures. I later learned that they were cottages from the Methodist Camp Meeting Association. I would love to go back to Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. Probably never happen though.
    Thanks for sharing the beautiful cottages and the history.
    Have a great weekend.

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  7. A Magical WhimsyMay 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    These Victorian style cottages in Oak Bluffs are so charming! It would be so relaxing to spend time in Martha's Vineyard. My sister and her family live in Massachusetts, so I've been to Boston and Marlboro at the beach there, but not yet to Martha's Vineyard. I guess you have to take a ferry or boat to get there. Thank you for posting this treasure of a community!
    Have a great rest of the weekend~
    Teresa in California

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  8. ConnieMay 19, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I've never been there. Those houses really are charming and unique. Such a pretty place.

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  9. JillMay 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    What a charming place to see. I'd love to visit. I've never been out east but would sure love to.

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  10. EJMay 19, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Delightful and lovely! Visiting from Pink Saturday.

    Pink in the Sink. Have a lovely weekend.

    PS. I am your new follower.

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  11. NanaDianaMay 19, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I have been to Martha's Vineyard but never heard of Oak Bluff. I love it and will search it out if I ever get back there. xo Diana

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  12. AnnMay 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Oh what a wonderful place to live. The homes are charming and so colorful.
    Ann

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  13. bjMay 19, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    PURE PRECIOUSNESS !

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  14. Cindy AdkinsMay 20, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Oh WOW, how adorable!!! I LOVE those!
    XO
    Cindy

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  15. Linda M.May 20, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday Cindy, I too would love to visit Martha's Vineyard and Oak Bluffs. I've never heard of it and I don't think it's been mentioned in some of my favorite summer beach novels. Are those houses called "painted ladies?" They are so cute, Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Linda

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  16. JojoMay 20, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Can I go with you? They are too pretty to be real! Love, love, love!!

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  17. The TablescaperMay 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I have heard of Oak Bluffs and it is on my list. Each home looks more adorable than the next! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. Susan FreemanMay 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I love the cottages on Martha's Vineyard. They look like storybook cottages and are the perfect retreat from the realities of life, if only for a couple of weeks a year.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  19. Magic Love CrowMay 20, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Cindy, I have never been to any of these places. Those houses are adorable!! So well kept and so pretty! Love them! Big Hugs, hope you are having a great weekend ;o) xoxo

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  20. MicheleMay 20, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    gorgeous photos Cindy. i've never been there but it sure looks charming. belated pink saturday and may you have a lovely week. xo

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  21. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    These are gorgeous. It definitely looks like a storybook village.

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  22. LVMay 21, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Never been there. Heard a lot about it through the news. Looks like a very interesting place to visit.

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  23. meowmeowmansMay 21, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Martha's Vineyard is so great. Thanks for bringing back some terrific memories! :)

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  24. Blooming Rose MusingsMay 22, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    I have been to Martha's Vineyard several times and have found Oak Bluffs to be quaint and charming, almost like a fairytale. So much fun to see your images.
    I hope you have a wonderful week.

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  25. Barbara NeubeckMay 22, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    The houses are so beautiful....what a lovely place to visit. My favourite house is the blue one with the white trim and the pink hanging flowers...gorgeous.
    Have a good week
    God Bless
    Barb from Australia

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  26. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerMay 22, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    HPS!


    Love these houses!


    Gabriela

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  27. Warm Heart BearsMay 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    What beautiful homes. I love the blue house with pink flower baskets. Thank you for sharing them.

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  28. Light and VoicesMay 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    mmmmm, gotta go to Oak Bluffs to see these quaint houses. How lovely.
    Joyce M

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