Antietam Kayaking Tour & Brunch Near Sharpsburg MD

 Kayak & Brunch Itinerary

11:00 am Meet the group at Newcomer House
11:15 pm Brunch
12:15 pm Put on the water
3:30-4 pm Take off the water and shuttle back to cars

*Trip length may vary according to current water levels
*Two person canoes may be substituted for kayaks at certain creek levels
*Specify in the “Additional Requirements” what boat you would like to use
How many:

• Canoes (2 person)
• Tandem kayaks (2 person)
• Single kayaks

Directions to the Kayak & Brunch

Location
The Newcomer House 18422 Shepherdstown Pike (RT.#34) Keedysville, Maryland 21756

The Newcomer House is where the Antietam Creek Kayak & Brunch will meet to park, have brunch, and then walk across the street to launch at the Rt. 34 bridge. It is located 5.3 miles from The Rt. 40 and Rt. 34 intersection in Boonsboro, MD, just after the hard-to-notice Antietam Creek Bridge. It is about 4.6 miles from the Rt 34 bridge that crosses from Shepherdstown, WV into Maryland. There is also a large white historic barn across the street, catty-corner to this location.

Good lodging for the night before or after this trip can be found close by at the Inn Boonsboro (high dollar) which belongs to the famous author, Nora Roberts. The Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, WV or the Thomas Shepherd Inn Bed & Breakfast are other lovely choices.

The Newcomer House was built in the 1830s alongside the Boonsboro Pike (Route 34) near Middle Bridge across Antietam Creek outside Sharpsburg. It is within Antietam National Battlefield. The farmhouse and 2.5 acres were purchased from a private inn-holder by the NPS in 2007. The 2,000-square-foot house is in good condition. Repairs made by the previous owner, who used the house as a small private museum, met the Department of the Interior’s standards. The house is adjacent to a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee and also near the Pry House. It witnessed the Battle of Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862. The house can be seen in historic photographs taken immediately following the battle. Washington County is part of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, and the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area.

Brunch Menu

Paddlers will not be disappointed with brunch selections prepared with farm fresh eggs, fresh seasonal fruit, salad greens, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, beets, summer squash, herbs handpicked from our own gardens and locally raised beef, chicken, pork or lamb from farms owners who have embraced environmentally sound methods. Enjoy the opportunity to dine alfresco. Please let us know of any food allergies or special dietary needs at least 3 days ahead of time.

Sunday, June 24

Miniature dutch baby pancakes garnished with fresh strawberries & whipped creme
Smoked trout spread with crostini
Bacon and sausage
Parmesan hash browns
Includes coffee, tea, bottled water, juice

Sunday, July 29

Gazpacho
Buffalo chicken sandwiches with a blue cheese slaw
Frittata with sausage, mushroom & cheese
Salt Potatoes
Fresh melon
Blueberry coffee cake
Includes coffee, tea, bottled water, juice

Sunday, August 18

Watermelon gazpacho
Open faced smoked salmon sandwiches
Raisin bread pudding
Salt potatoes
Bacon
Peach cobbler garnished with yogurt and granola
Includes coffee, tea, bottled water, juice

 Sunday, September 16

Sausage, roasted red peppers, sauteed onion, parmesan, mozzarella cheese sandwiches
Sweet potato salad
Sauerkraut with apples
Apple crisp
Includes coffee, tea, bottled water, juice

Sunday, September 23

Butternut squash soup
Scottish eggs
Spinach & feta stuffed phyllo
Sweet potato salad
Pumpkin cookies
Includes coffee, tea, bottled water, juice