The Brigadune Inn

09/28/2026

Take a peek! I think you will recognize a few people in this lovely piece by a recent guest, Moe!

I traveled to Tangier Island, Virginia — a small and isolated islan...

09/18/2026

A beautiful flying visitor to the Brigadune. An antique Howard DGA-15.

09/06/2026

Nothing beats the artistry of God.

08/10/2026

Tangier Beach can be hot in August, but it sure was beautiful this weekend. Photo courtesy Dana Deihl O'Bier.

07/29/2026

Down to the Sea

When life’s problems overwhelm…
My way seems lost to me,
I pack my heart with all my thoughts
And get me down to the sea!

What is it about the water and sand,
What is it about the tide….
That tends to set my mind at ease
And open my eyes so wide?

Is it the broad horizon,
That junction of space and time;
Or rhythmic waves upon the shore
That permeate my mind?

Is it the countless grains of sand
That make me feel so small;
As if to say, “If I’m so little,
My problems aren’t great at all!”

Maybe it’s my footprints,
That wash away so fast;
As if to remind me,
“Fear not, this too shall pass!”

Could it be, that all these things….
Sight, sound, and smell,
Combine to grant serenity,
My troubled heart to quell?

So, when life deals too much to bear….
My way seems lost to me;
I’ll pack my heart up once again
And get me down to the sea!

~ By Jayne Boyd Thompson ~

07/05/2026

Roof Chicken! OK, OK... we know that it's a White Ibis, but we can call it a Roof Chicken if we want to! :D

07/03/2026

Small town American pride! Man, do we love this!! We even got a shout out from one of our guests that participated. Can't beat it!

06/28/2026

Please be sure to watch this great documentary on Tangier!!

Unique America is a story-driven travel series exploring the most u...

06/24/2026

This morning, we say a reluctant goodbye to the amazing crew of the US Army Corps of Engineers Dredge Murden. Two different crews in this boat have been busy dredging out the eastern approach and basin for Tangier's harbor, for the last 2 weeks. Without their dedication and hard work, many of our essential service boats and our large tour boats could not make it into the harbor. We are eternally grateful. Thank you, Army Corps!

06/18/2026

It is always such an immense honor to partner with the Mission Team that visits Tangier every year, to help our residents with projects that might otherwise be left undone. This year, 49 beautiful souls travelled from 10 different Pennsylvania churches, with strong arms, backs and faith. Read more about this year's mission in this great article by Miles Layton.

Every summer, Charlie Pensinger and the Carlisle Mission Team return to Tangier Island to provide construction aid and spiritual support to local residents. This year’s group of 49 volunteers…