Warp & Weft Blog

Ah, fall on Nantucket. With every whisk of wind breezing through our hair and honey-colored leaf crunching between our feet and on the cobblestones, the island takes a collective exhale as we settle into quieter times. Summer's successor possesses an unmatched beauty with golden light spilling over the open fields, turning the ocean’s shades to deeper blues.
Every year, Nantucket's best kept secret becomes more and more widely known. While we're typically used to bidding adieu to familiar faces just after Labor Day, the island still feels alive, making us wonder if October is the new September. As we say goodbye to the season later and later, we welcome those who are discovering autumn on the island. For those of you coming to the island for the first time in the off-season or those looking for inspiration, we've compiled our favorite fall activities to make the most of this special time.