Six Farm Barns & Cottages
Beach Plum Farm is honored to be named a One Key hotel by the MICHELIN Guide.
Since 2018, Beach Plum Farm has welcomed overnight guests in a charming collection of cottages. Our talented team seeks to provide guests with an authentic experience—in the words of MICHELIN, "This is another side of Cape May, not just literally but figuratively as well." Beach Plum Farm is honored to be one of only two hotels selected for the award in the state of New Jersey.
The MICHELIN Guide selects hotels that significantly add to your experience as a traveler, each vetted and judged excellent in five categories: architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the guest experience in a particular setting. To learn more about the MICHELIN guide, click here.
A farm at your fingertips
Imagine a farm destination brimming with life and natural beauty. A place where you can participate in the egg, strawberry or tomato harvests as much or as little as you'd like. Where you can leave your car and be given keys to a golf cart and bicycles. Where you can sip coffee in your private garden, and swim in a pool set in an orchard. Where you can wind down the evening around a campfire, enjoying the night sounds echoing off the trees.
So was the vision of Curtis Bashaw and his partner Will Riccio, who acquired the land that is now Beach Plum Farm in 2007. As the years have passed, Beach Plum Farm has become much more than land that grows food—it has become a destination visitors who wish to participate in the rhythms of farm life.
Fall at the Farm
Celebrate the golden glow of Beach Plum Farm and the season’s bounty at Fall at the Farm! The festivities begin on Saturday, October 5 with menu specials, pumpkin decorating, lawn games, a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch, live music, and much more.
Pumpkin Patch, Live Music, Hay Bale Maze and More
Saturdays & Sundays
October 5 - October 27
10:00am - 4:00pm
October 5 - October 27
10:00am - 4:00pm
No advance reservations are required to participate in our Fall at the Farm events.
Stay Overnight at Beach Plum Farm
Book a weekend stay at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages this October and enjoy:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations, just steps from the festivities
- Complimentary Admission to our Fall at the Farm celebration
- A Complimentary Hayride around our farm's fields
- A Complimentary Pumpkin, ready for painting
Book the Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Book OnlineCall: (833) 327-6268Explore Beach Plum Farm
The Farm Kitchen
Steps from your Cottage you'll find our homespun Kitchen, serving up farm-fresh breakfast and lunch selections from an ever-changing chalkboard menu.
View Farm KitchenGuided Tours
Join us for an immersive, hour-long walking tour of Beach Plum Farm. Begin your journey in the kitchen garden, and explore the rich history of our farm and land. Along the way, we'll visit the animals and discuss our sustainable agricultural practices.
Reserve NowThe Farm-to-Table
Dinner Series
at Beach Plum Farm
Immerse yourself in the beauty and farm fresh flavors of Beach Plum Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner Series. These dinners are a celebration of Beach Plum Farm’s seasonal harvest, featuring our farm raised meats, organic produce, and garden herbs. Dine under the stars, or in our festive hoop house, depending on the weather.
Learn More Reserve TicketsPlease note that our Farm Dinners are best enjoyed by those age 21 and up.
Farm Cottage Amenities
packages
What a Difference a Day Makes
Available for Select Dates through December 25, 2024
At a place like Beach Plum Farm, an extra day makes all the difference. For a limited time, Book a night midweek cottage stay and receive your second night 50% off, or book two nights over a weekend and enjoy your third night on us.
Beach Plum Farm was recently honored as a One Key hotel by the MICHELIN Guide. The MICHELIN Guide selects hotels that significantly add to your experience as a traveler. Since 2018, Beach Plum Farm has welcomed overnight guests in our collection of charming barns and cottages, and our talented farm team seeks to provide guests with a stay rooted in the farming heritage of the Garden State. We are honored to be one of only two hotels recognized in the state of New Jersey.
Stay Midweek
Book a night midweek and receive your second night 50% off.*
Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268Promo Code: EXTRADAY
Available for midweek stays through December 25, 2024.
Stay the Weekend
Book two nights over a weekend and enjoy your third night on us.*
Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268Promo Code: EXTRAWEEKEND
Receive your Thursday or Sunday night complimentary when you book a two-night weekend stay at Beach Plum Farm. Available for weekend stays through December 1, 2024.
*Available for a maximum length of stay of four (4) nights. Requires a 100% deposit at the time of booing. Reservation is non-refundable, non-modifiable and non-cancellable. Offers subject to availability and change. Blackout dates may apply. Terms and conditions apply. All offers subject to availability and change. Offers cannot be applied to existing reservations. Offers cannot be applied to wedding or group blocks. Offers cannot be combined with existing packages or promotions.
Fall at the Farm
Available every Saturday and Sunday in October 2024
Autumn is our favorite time of year—and we’re so excited to invite you to Fall at the Farm! Book a weekend stay at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages and enjoy a deluxe accommodations, complimentary admission to our Fall at the Farm festivities, a complimentary hayride and more.
This season we encourage the young and young at heart to join us in celebrating this festive time of year with hay rides, pumpkin picking & painting, corn hole, live music, and farm-fresh food selections to keep you warm. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fall in love with the farm this October.
Book a weekend stay at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages this October and enjoy:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations, just steps from the festivities
- Complimentary Admission to our Fall at the Farm celebration
- A Complimentary Hayride around our farm's fields
- A Complimentary Pumpkin, ready for painting
Book the Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Book OnlineCall: (833) 327-6268Fall Migration with Richard Crossley
Available in October 2025
Each autumn, hundreds of species of birds take flight over Cape May as they head south for the winter—and with Richard Crossley as your guide, you'll experience the migration at its most spectacular.
“The largest variety of birds are moving south to their wintering grounds," Richard says. "We get everything: 30 species of warbler, shorebirds, raptors—you name it. It’s possible to see nearly 200 species over just a few days."
Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder, photographer and award winning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Crazy, wildly passionate, driven and single-minded are just a few of the words used to describe his love of birding and the outdoors.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Sunday night of your arrival, where you'll meet your hosts over refreshments and light bites
- A copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, Richard Crossley's definitive field guide that will vastly improve your ability to identify birds
- Two Hands-On Birding excursions, led by Richard Crossley
- Breakfast each morning
- Lunch in between your excursions, to refresh and fortify
- An Adventure Dinner on Monday, featuring a spontaneous location around Cape May's fields and coastlines. These special open air pop-up dinners are served family-style at a communal table, and each features a delicious farm-to-table dinner menu tailored to the evening
- All transportation provided from Beach Plum Farm to each destination and back again, for the duration of your stay
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Migration package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.
Book Your Stay
Sunday, March 9 through Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 8
Sunday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, October 21 or Wednesday, October 22
Rooted:
Foraging Found Flavors
Available Monday, October 21
through Thursday, October 24, 2024
An immersive cottage escape, featuring three days of foraging and feasting at Beach Plum Farm. This Rooted getaway incorporates our farm’s entire landscape in a retreat that pairs found treasures with fine food.
View Sample ItinerarySet out on a guided expedition of Beach Plum Farm's Woodland Marsh Trail and adjoining forests, searching for edible mushrooms, berries and spices—with guided instruction all the way. Upon your return, you'll survey your findings, consulting our Farm Team on textures and flavor profiles. Afterwards, we’ll properly store and cleanse your findings to incorporate in a tailored Farm-to-Table Dinner menu, created with your ingredients as the highlight.
Included in your Rooted: Foraging getaway:
- Deluxe Overnight Cottage Accommodations
- A Welcome Dinner Reception in the Hoop House on the Monday night of your arrival, where you'll join our Rooted hosts
- A Guided Farm Tour on Tuesday morning, led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Guided Foraging Seminars on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, led by expert instructors
- A Yoga Session in the Kitchen Gardens on Wednesday morning
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared specially for our Rooted guests
- Working Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, to refresh and fortify
- A Farm-Fresh Breakfast each morning of your stay, delivered to your Cottage
Book Your Stay
Monday, October 21 through Wednesday, October 23
Checking out Thursday, October 24
Rooted:
Autumn Gardening
Available for Select Dates in October 2024
Join Agricultural Director Christina Albert for an educational Rooted getaway that focuses on extending your autumn growing season, covering a range of subjects like soil composition, succession planting, and raised bed care.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
- A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
- Two Hands-On Gardening sessions led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
- Lunch in between your gardening session
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.
Book Your Stay
Sunday, October 27 through Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Checking out Tuesday, October 29 or Wednesday, October 30
Stay Enhancement:
Surfing Lessons at The Beach ShackAvailable Saturdays from September 6 through October 28, 2024
Learn to ride the waves in Cape May with an expertly-led surfing lesson! This experience is available as a Stay Enhancement for stays at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages.
Join Cape May’s vibrant surfing culture for a weekend, where you’ll be treated to a customized surfing lesson in the waters of Cove Beach. Take to the water with instructors from our partners at EcoVentures, who will teach you how to ride the waves at your own pace and comfort level. Our sister property, the Beach Shack, will serve as the base camp for this exciting experience.
This experience can be added to your overnight stay at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages as a Stay Enhancement.
Included in this Stay Enhancement:
- A 1.5 Hour Customized Surfing Lesson on the Saturday morning of your stay, led by an expert instructor at a 3 to 1 guest-to-instructor ratio
- Use of a 9 foot or 10 foot Surf Board, as well as a Leash, Wax and Wetsuit
- A light breakfast on the morning of your lesson
This experience is family-friendly! Anyone age 8+ who is able to swim can take the surfing lesson.
To learn more about our surfing instruction partner, EcoVentures, visit EcoVenturesUS.com.
Book the Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Reserve Online Call to Book: 1 (833) 327-6268
Please note: our Surf Camp Stay Enhancement includes a surfing lesson for one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added to your reservation at the time of booking.
Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway
Available for Stays this September and October
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with fine tastes.
“It’s a gritty, dirty, muddy job, and perhaps you have to be just a little bit crazy to do it. But there’s also a romance to this work," says Lisa Calvo, owner of Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm.
For three decades, most recently with Rutgers University, Lisa studied shellfish pathology, helping to develop oysters resistant to disease. As a side hustle, she launched Sweet Amalia, which was named for her daughter, who, as a toddler, would slurp oysters straight off the reef. The project began as a learning laboratory for studying aquaculture so that Calvo might better assist other farmers, but, a couple of years ago, it became her full-time occupation. Now, on a six-acre, intertidal plot located off of Route 47, Calvo and her team harvest approximately 3,000 oysters per season.
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with fine tastes. On the storied banks of the Delaware Bay, you'll receive a shucking lesson and an oyster tasting led by Sweet Amalia's experienced oyster farmers. And, to round out your stay in Cape May, you'll enjoy a world-class dinner in the Ebbitt Room that incorporates tide-to-table oyster recipes from Chef Jason Hanin.
Included in your stay:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia Hotel or The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
- An In-Depth Tour and Hands-On Oyster Shucking Lesson at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- An Oyster Tasting and Picnic Lunch at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- A Delicious Dinner in the Virginia's private Richmond Room on Tuesday evening, featuring a themed menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- All transportation provided to and from Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
Reserve Your Stay
October Package
Package available:
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Book The Virginia Hotel
Book The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Call: (855) 290-8467
Please Note: Our Sweet Amalia Oyster Tour will take place on a working oyster farm. Guests will walk about 700 feet from the beach to the farm across sand bars and areas that may have uneven terrain and knee-deep water. We suggest wearing water shoes or an old pair of sneakers that can get wet/muddy, and a change of shoes to ride home in after the tour. Casual clothing is also a good idea, with shorts or pants that can easily roll up. There is no shelter on the farm, so please be aware of weather conditions and prepared to spend the afternoon outdoors. We suggest sun protection (sunblock, hat, sunglasses, etc.), bug spray, an extra layer in case of wind, and a light rain jacket in the event of inclement weather.
The Holiday Home
Available for Select Dates in November and December 2024
A guided candle and wreath-making décor experience, immersed in the holiday magic of our farm.
Beautiful décor is at the heart of Beach Plum Farm’s holiday magic. Each year, we change up the presentation a bit for our Holiday Farm-to-Table Dinner series, mixing twinkle lights and thoughtful touches with treasures foraged from our fields. From visuals like the greenery overhead to the taper candles on the table; each detail is considered! We love hosting these special dinners, creating a seasonal spectacle both elevated and intimate, filled with scenes that surprise and delight. And now, for the first time, we’re excited to offer a series of seminars that will immerse you in a spirit of holiday creativity. Spend a long weekend at Beach Plum Farm, where we’ll treat you to a day filled with guided candle-making, wreath-making, and table-scaping. At the end of the day, you’ll have a suite of merriment to take home with you: a custom candle, a beautiful holiday wreath, and new insights on how to create your perfect holiday home.
Included in this package:
- A guided candle-making session at Pour Candle Bar + Chandlery in West Cape May, where you'll create a custom candle with over 50 fragrances to choose from
- A Wreath-Making and Table-Scaping Session at Beach Plum Farm, led by our experienced Farm and Event Décor teams
- A farm-fresh lunch on Monday afternoon
- Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
Our Holiday Home package includes a medium-sized custom candle in a metallic tin, valued at $15. Guests are welcome to upgrade their candle size for additional charge during their candle-making experience.
Book Your Stay
Book OnlineFall Girls' Getaway at Beach Plum Farm
Available from September 16 through November 27, 2024
Celebrate the women in your life with a fall girlfriends' getaway to Cape May! Book our Girlfriends' Getaway package to enjoy cocktails, boutique shopping, and Sea Spa relaxation.
“It’s been too long”. Your eyes light up as you arrive to Cape May, where you’ll meet up with the people in your life who—despite busy schedules—make it feel like no time has passed. Celebrate those meaningful friendships with a deluxe escape filled with delicious cocktails, boutique shopping, and some time spent at the Sea Spa.
Your crew will love the charm of Beach Plum Farm. Filled with character and luxurious amenities, each private cottage has plenty of room for your group to spread out! Spend easy mornings over coffee together in your cottage's living room, afternoons spent exploring Cape May, and evenings with a glass of wine by your cottage's wood-burning fire pit. Your cottage's golf cart makes zipping around Cape May a breeze—no car required.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages
- A Round of Cocktails for your group at Congress Hall's beautiful Brown Room
- A Spa Treatment at Congress Hall's Sea Spa
- A $50 Shopping Credit at Tommy's Folly Boutique for each member of your group
Book Your Stay
Book the Beach Plum Farm Cottages Online Call: (833) 327-6268Please Note: Online reservations for Our Girls' Getaway package default to two (2) guests. Additional guests can be added to your reservation as a Stay Enhancement at the time of booking.
Subject to availability and change. Restrictions may apply. Packages cannot be combined to existing offers. Packages cannot be applied to existing reservations. Packages cannot be applied to wedding or group blocks.
Reflection at Beach Plum Farm
Available for Select Dates in January and February 2025
Ease into winter with Reflection, a thoughtful long weekend retreat at Beach Plum Farm.
After the frenetic rhythm of the holidays, a gentler beat. Join us at Beach Plum Farm for long winter weekend retreat to ease into a thoughtful winter—peaceful mornings, quiet moments, and reflective thought. An expertly-led yoga session, and a massage in the privacy of your cottage. Intimate farm-to-table meals shared with the ones you love most. Afterwards, a chance to enjoy Cape May at your own pace.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
- A Welcome Reception on the Thursday evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
- A Yoga Session on the Friday morning of your stay
- A Private In-Cottage Massage treatment on Friday, provided by the skilled technicians of Congress Hall’s award-winning Sea Spa
- Breakfast on Friday and Saturday, delivered to your cottage
- Lunch on Friday afternoon
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on Friday evening
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay through Sunday! Guests who reserve our Reflection package are invited extend their stay with a 30% discount on Saturday evening's rate.
Book Your Stay
Book Online Call: (833) 327-6268Rooted:
Spring Gardening
Available for Select Dates in March and April 2025
Working through different seasons, seeds and soils, we invite you to join Christina Albert for a hands-on spring gardening workshop.
Since its inception in 2016, our Kitchen Garden has thrived as a tangible link between Beach Plum Farm and Cape May's vibrant culinary community. "From the beginning, the philosophy behind the raised beds was to create a place for our Chefs to experiment with different vegetables, fruits, and herbs," says Farm Agricultural Director Christina Albert.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
- A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
- Two Hands-On Gardening sessions led by Christina Albert, Beach Plum Farm's Director of Agriculture
- Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
- Lunch in between your gardening sessions
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.
Book Your Stay
Sunday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, March 11 or Wednesday, March 12
Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025
Checking out Saturday, April 5 or Sunday, April 6
Rooted:
Backyard Chickens
Available for Select Dates in March 2025
Immerse yourself in our world, guided by Beach Plum Farm’s Livestock Manager Andrew Halbruner on all the ins and outs of properly caring for chickens.
From the moment you enter Beach Plum Farm, you'll notice at least a few in-house residents: our free-range chickens. Some stay behind their fence, and some peep out from behind the garden beds, but all are a part of the backdrop at the farm. A sustainable and fowl-friendly poultry program is at the heart of our operation at Beach Plum Farm—and now, we invite you to learn the basics of raising chickens in your own back yard.
Come immerse yourself in our world, guided by Beach Plum Farm’s Livestock Manager Andrew Halbruner on all the ins and outs of properly caring for chickens. The capstone project during your getaway will be to build a beautiful Amish-designed wooden chicken coop with your fellow Rooted guests, with expert instruction every step of the way. Throughout your getaway, our Farm Team will provide lessons on the basics of how to raise hens for eggs, how to properly feed and care for chickens, how to protect your flock, and more! Authentic and informative, these Rooted escapes promise enrichment and connection with the earth, as well as a fun and memorable experience for your entire group.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
- A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
- Two hands-on sessions led by Beach Plum Farm Livestock Manager Andrew Halbruner
- Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
- Lunch in between your gardening sessions
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.
Book Your Stay
Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, March 18 or Wednesday, March 19
Rooted:
Beekeeping
Available Select Dates in April 2025
Bees—particularly honeybees—play a vital role in agriculture by facilitating the pollination of many crops. Explore the exciting world of beekeeping during this Rooted getaway at Beach Plum Farm.
The process of pollination is essential for the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the fruits and vegetables grown in the fields at Beach Plum Farm. For over a decade, a beekeeping program has been a core focus of our efforts at Beach Plum, and now we invite you to learn the ins-and-outs of beekeeping with this interactive getaway.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in a private cottage on our farm
- A Welcome Reception on the evening of your arrival, where you'll gather over refreshments and light bites
- Two Hands-On Beekeeping sessions led by expert guides
- Breakfast each morning, delivered to your cottage
- Lunch in between your gardening sessions
- A Farm-to-Table Dinner on your second evening
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Rooted package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.
Book Your Stay
Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13, 2025
Checking out Saturday, April 12 or Sunday, April 13
Family Gatherings & Reunions
Available Year Round
Relax and reconnect with the ones you love during a family reunion at Beach Plum Farm. Reunion packages are available for any number of cottages so families may enjoy time together with an exclusive experience at the farm. Our farm team and concierge will work with you to curate the perfect getaway, with something for guests of all ages. Join the agricultural team for seasonal harvesting, head to Davey’s Lake for a hike with one of our expert tour guides, bike to town for shopping and sightseeing, or spend a day at the beach. At the end of the day, gather around the table together with farm-fresh cocktails for an unforgettable meal followed by s’mores roasted over an open fire.
Request InformationBeach Plum Farm was recently honored as a 2024 Oprah Daily O-Awards Winner in the "Eating as a Sacred Act" category. Oprah Daily presents this award to those "that can transform, teach, and serve as catalysts for becoming, in the words of Oprah herself, "the person you were always meant to be.”
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens Street
West Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 459-0121
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Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Beach Plum Farm is located on Stevens Street in West Cape May.
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