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The Brewster Flats
Stay at Ocean Edge and discover a natural wonder right from your doorstep—12,000 acres of tidal flats that stretch along the coast. The tide retreats twice daily, unveiling a scenic shoreline and opportunities to observe the many creatures that call our waters home. Gather around the fire, sip cocktails at the bar, or embark on an oyster tour—this spectacle brings Cape Cod’s coastal allure into every moment.
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The Brewster Flats are utilized in many ways throughout the seasons. From local fishing and oyster farming to vacation excursions and artful inspiration, the Brewster Flats promote life beyond just the sea creatures beneath the surface. To learn how you may utilize the Flats while staying at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, please see below.
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The Brewster Flats with their ever-changing landscape and poetic personification became the muse of local Brewster photographer, Steven Koppel. After vacationing for years at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, his family fell in love with the area and bought a home down the road. Now with the flats in his backyard, Koppel is able to experience and capture the Flats in their astounding beauty throughout the entire year. You are able to do so as well since we are a year-round resort, however we have collaborated to bring them to you with Expressions of the Flats. See these images up close at our gallery outside Bayzo's Pub and the Mansion Ballroom. Bring your headphones to follow along the guided tour with Steven as he explains the emotion behind each piece and the importance of the Flats. Then go walk the flats, experience them first-hand, and capture your own moments in time. Purchase prints of these images and more - cropped to your liking for your space - at Steven Koppel's gallery, Expressions Gallery, at 578 Main Street in Chatham. Be sure to tell Steven we sent you!
Endless Layers, Spirited Sands, & Emerald Tides
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Endless Layers: February 16, 3:10PM
Spirited Sands: August 31, 6:09PM
Emerald Tides: August 22, 7:39AM
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Celebration
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June 22 at 6:52PM
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State of Wonder
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August 12 at 7:48PM
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Unexpected Glory
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December 2 at 4:59PM
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After the Storm
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August 4 at 8:37PM
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Angel's Wing
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May 10 at 7:38PM
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Front Row Seat
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August 27 at 7:24PM
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Silken Skies
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May 30 at 8:09PM
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Pastel Layers
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December 26 at 8:39AM
Stillness
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May 31 at 8:02AM
Tidal Mirror
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June 17 at 7:17PM
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Resilience
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December 18 at 8:19AM
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Meet the Artist
Steven Koppel
Prior to taking up photography, Steve spent 20 years as a Senior Partner and business consultant with Accenture, leaving in 2002 to volunteer with non-profit organizations to help maximize their social impact. Steve is a Trustee at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and has served in numerous volunteer strategy roles at other Boston-area healthcare organizations. Locally, Steven is the Board President of The Association to Preserve Cape Cod, and serves on the board of the Aquacultural Research Corporation.
A graduate of Brown University, Steve is the founder of the EDI Institute, a non-profit that promotes healing and resilience for patients and caregivers through imagery created on mobile devices. Steve’s TEDx talk on Expressive Digital Imagery (EDI) can be viewed HERE. Steve is a frequent speaker at conferences and camera clubs, and conducts retreats on Cape Cod focused on imagery as a form of self-expression with an emphasis on the overall photographic experience. Steve’s photography is on the walls of several Boston area hospitals and businesses, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and The Flatley Company.
Steve and his wife Paula reside in Brewster on Cape Cod.
Gallery Opening
Thursday, October 10 | 5:30-7:30pm
Beach Bikes
At Ocean Edge, we strive to take the guest experience even further than before. Now, go even further on the Brewster Flats when you rent our new fat tire beach bikes, which are designed for trails and sandbars. Bike by the oyster beds, coast along the miles of shoreline, visit scenic spots such as Point of Rocks Beach or Crosby Landing Beach. Take a picnic out on the secluded sandbars.
The Brewster Flats, our natural playground, just became your new adventure park.
This activity is low tide dependent.
Cost:
$40 per bike for 2 hours
$75 per bike for 4 hours
Due to demand, these bikes require reservations at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve your bike(s), please email activities@oceanedge.com.
Oyster Bed Tours
Seasonal
Brewster is known for its seafood, and for good reason. Our walking oyster bed tours offer a unique glimpse into this local delicacy; get up close and personal with the shelling industry, and learn what it takes to enjoy the bounty of our local waters.
Oyster Bed Tours are seasonal and run from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October.
Cost: $100 per group
All oyster bed tours are open to guests and members, and by reservations only. If you would like to inquire about scheduling a private tour, please contact oystertours@oceanedge.com.
When emailing/inquiring, please state the date/s you would like to book and you will be contacted to select a meeting time based on ideal low tide times, as per the forecast.
Beach Fires
Seasonal
Share unforgettable memories around a glowing fire on our private beach for a quintessential Cape Cod experience. Our private beach fires have become a favorite activity among resort guests. Your beach fire attendant will provide chairs, the fire, and s'mores ingredients. You bring the smiles.
The Beach Bar will be open to serve summer sips as the sunset dips. Doesn't that sound like the recipe for a perfect summer evening?
HOW TO BOOK:
PLEASE NOTE: Beach fires are offered exclusively to resort guests and club members.
To book or to inquire about pricing, please email activities@oceanedge.com.
Time: 7:00, 7:30, or 8PM (8PM Beach Fire Must end at 9:00PM, per town ordinance)
Please note: Our beach fire experience ends at the end of October.
Capacity: Up to 10 guests. After 10 guests, the price increases per person. Children under the age of 3 are free. We can accommodate up to 25 MAX people per beach fire (the final price depends on headcount). We are able to accommodate up to 4 beach fires per night.
Photography Classes
The Brewster Flats must be viewed with your own eyes to capture the natural beauty, but we certainly encourage you to capture some photos to remember your time here and share with friends and family.
iPhone Photography Classes
We are pleased to offer a unique experience with our partnership with Brewster local photographer, Steven Koppel, and owner of Expressions Gallery in Chatham. Steven uses a camera technique that allows him to create impressionist depictions of the landscape and seascape and evoke emotion. Steven developed an iphone app so you can easily create these yourself - not only on The Brewster Flats!
To book a private iphone photography class for your group, please email marketing@oceanedge.com.
Cost: $35 per person
Capacity: Minimum of 10 people
Camera Photography Classes
Steven also teaches photography lessons for those looking to improve their camera skills. To inquire about these, please contact Steven directly. Expressions Gallery
Low Tide Mini Golf
Seasonal
The sand trap you don't want to avoid.
The firm sand of the sandbars on the flats at low tide allow us to bring a little of our golf course to the beach. Mini golf and Cape Cod go together like sunsets and horizons, so we brought our own mini golf experience to the flats. The best part is that each tide brings a blank slate for you to design your own mini golf hole. Make friends and play each other's course.
Offered at select times during low tide. If you would like to set up a mini golf event for your group, please email activities@oceanedge.com.
Beach Yoga
Seasonal
Sink your toes into our amazing stretch of beach for the ultimate sun salutation. Take in the fragrant salty sea air while doing a calming “ocean breath” and challenge your body with poses to build strength, flexibility, and focus. Perfect for athletes looking to boost mobility, beginners eager to start their yoga journey and advanced practitioners alike. All levels, ages 12 and up.
Time: Friday through Monday, 8:15AM-9:15AM (May through Labor Day)
Location: Bay Pines Beach
Plein Air Painting Classes
Plein air painting is when the artist (you) escapes the studio or your four-walled space to sit in the scene and landscape you are painting or drawing. We have several local painters ready to teach you their technique as you depict the flats. We like to say that with each change of the tide, the sky and flats become a new canvas. Here, that is even more true.
At this time, these classes are booked for groups of people. If you would like to book a painting class for you and your friends, family, or group, please contact activities@oceanedge.com.