My wife, Gwenn, and I are often asked about the history, culture and traditions of the Vineyard and why Katama and The Winnetu are so special, not only to us, but to our many returning guests, year after year. Sharing with you the answers to these questions is really the story of how I started out to create a resort experience that captures what, I believe, makes the Vineyard so special – its innocence.
The essence of the Vineyard today harkens back to a sepia tone experience that exudes nostalgia, playfulness and timelessness. Families who know and love the Vineyard appreciate the simplicity of Island life and respect its traditions and lore. There’s a wholesome innocence on the Island for those who wish to find it. Children are enabled more independence and, therefore, more self-confidence. Families can spend more quality time together playing games, doing things,…hokey things…such as hermit crab races on the beach, or enjoying scrabble matches, bike rides into town, and going to the movies together and then walking down Main Street for an ice cream. These are experiences that just don’t happen for many of us except in a place like the Vineyard!
When being on the Island becomes a state of mind. Psychologically separated from the mainland, the ebb and flow of arrival and departures circulating around boat schedules, and rituals, with little room for impromptu planning make the Island experience. Cell phones don’t always work. The Internet can be erratic. The fog can delay the morning newspaper boat. Pizza isn’t delivered.
Everything is just a little bit different than the mainland, a little slower, a little simpler.
So as you rest at our resort and experience some of the island’s innocence, we hope you have a wonderful stay with us and that you’ll make it an annual family tradition or couples getaway as it has been for me since the summer of ’68 and with my wife, our three children, Oliver, Annie and Matthew, since the summer of ’84.
Mark, Gwenn, Oliver, Annie, and Matthew Snider
Founders of Winnetu Oceanside Resort
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗨𝗣
Mom, we couldn’t do it without you.
Happy Mothers Day
🤍🤍🤍
𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧
Who’s looking forward to hanging with the @vineyardsound at our weekly clambakes this summer? 🎵🎶
𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦
What’s your favorite order from the poolside grill?
𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛!
Swipe to take a virtual walk down our path to South Beach.
𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗
With scenic bike paths aplenty, exploring the island on a bike is a crowd favorite.
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗭𝗘!
Looking forward to some frozen drinks from the poolside grill this summer.
𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢
Live from the Patio with @mvyradio is back this summer for more live music and good vibes. Stay tuned for this summer’s schedule.
𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦
April means that opening day is just a few short weeks away!
𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘?
Every day from 3PM - 4PM, hitch a scenic ride on our antique fire truck.
𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘
Share your favorite summertime treat in the comments.
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗬
Tommy is our Chief Engineer and he keeps everything around here running. From keeping the Jitney’s engine humming to maintaining the swimming pools at a balmy 84 degrees, Tommy knows how to get it done.
𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗟
Keep it cool, but keep warm thoughts on your mind this winter.
𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗭𝗘
Sunny days and frozen drinks aren’t that far off. No resort fees at Winnetu means more fun. Get to know what’s included with your stay (link in bio).
𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙
Each of our suites and cottages come equipped with our favorite beach lounger. Tap the link in our bio to explore our accommodations.
𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠
Have you heard, our cottages are dog-friendly? Check out our Pup & Play package for the ultimate four-legged getaway.
𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠
We make our own ice cream at Winnetu. You’ll find it on our dessert menus and for sale by the pint in our General Store.
𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦?
Our award-winning children’s program offers fun & friends all summer long for guests.
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧:
Beach Days, Clambakes, Firetruck Rides, Sunset Dinners, and Bike Rides into town.
Start planning summer 2023 fun today.
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗭𝗜𝗘
Our steadfast Director of Rooms, Lizzie keeps the hotel running in more ways than one. Managing our front desk team, dispatching housekeeping, keeping our shuttles running on time, and much much (much!) more.
𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡
Hanging onto summer memories to get through the winter? Head to the link in our bio to start planning summer 2023.
𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗…
… to improving our forehand this summer.
Book early and put summer thoughts on your mind all winter.
𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗…
… to making a bunch of new friends at Kids Camp this summer.
Book early and start dreaming up your summer plans.
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘…
We welcomed chef Richard Doucette and his incredible scratch kitchen to Dunes.
Share a comment with your favorite 2022 dish from Richard’s kitchen.
#winnetu #mv #marthasvineyard #newenglandresort #vineyard #newengland
𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬…
Before Winnetu (approx. 150 years ago), the Mattakeset Lodge was the place to spend the summer months in Katama. The hotel was famous for its clambakes, dances, and ocean breezes.
#mv #marthasvineyard #katama #winnetu #newenglandresort #newengland
𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦
Merry Christmas from all of us at Winnetu.
PC: @heyjaynic
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