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Stockton Springs – Fort Point Light is an active light dating from 1850’s at the mouth of the Penobscot River located at Fort Point State Park. The station includes one of the few remaining fog bell towers in Maine. Good auto access, parking and photo...
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Iselboro Island – Grindle Point Lighth & Sailor’s Museum is an active light dating from the 1850’s. The lighthouse is adjacent to the ferry slip; the keeper’s house is a Sailor’s Museum with lighthouse items. Museum hours: mid-June...
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Iselboro Island – Grindle Point Lighth & Sailor’s Museum is an active light dating from the 1850’s. The lighthouse is adjacent to the ferry slip; the keeper’s house is a Sailor’s Museum with lighthouse items. Museum hours: mid-June...
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The Pemaquid Point, Marshall Point Lighthouse is an active light dating from 1827. Spectacular setting and photo opportunities, excellent auto access. Keeper’s house is restored and houses the Fisherman’s Museum with lighthouse items. Museum hours:...
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The Pemaquid Point, Marshall Point Lighthouse is an active light dating from 1827. Spectacular setting and photo opportunities, excellent auto access. Keeper’s house is restored and houses the Fisherman’s Museum with lighthouse items. Museum hours:...
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Marshall Point Lighthouse is an active light 1/2 mile south of Port Clyde. Execellent auto access and beautiful settings for photos. Restored keeper’s house is a lighthouse/nautical musuem and gift shop. Musuem hours: May & Oct., Sat & Sun only 1-5. June...
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The Maine Lighthouse Museum is the finest musuem of lighthouse-related material in the U.S. Extensive collection of lenses, lights, fog signals, and lighthouse artifacts. Large collection of photos, logbook, and other lighthouse data. Well-stocked gift store...
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Active light completed in 1902, locate at the end of the 7/8 mile long breakwater in Rockland Harbor. Visitors can walk out to the lighthouse. To reach the shore end of the breakwater, go south on US Rout 1 into Rockland. About 1/2 mile south of Walmart, turn left on...
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Decommissioned and privately owned since the 1930’s. Original lighthouse station was built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1974. A distant view from shore is possible from the Marine Park in Rockport. From Camden, go South on US Route 1 to the ME route 90 intersection....
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Active light on Curtis Island. The original light station dates from 1836; the present lighthouse and keeper’s house date from the 1800’s. Originally known as Negro Island, the island and lighthouse were renamed Curtis Island in honor of Cyrus H. Curtis...
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The weather has been beautiful in the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Maine Area. Boats got uncovered early and spring clean up has begun. I received a phone call from the Steve Hale of the Captain Jack Lobster Boat in Rockland on Monday that the lobster boat was in the...
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The weather has been beautiful in the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Maine Area. Boats got uncovered early and spring clean up has begun. I received a phone call from the Steve Hale of the Captain Jack Lobster Boat in Rockland on Monday that the lobster boat was in the...
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The Town of Camden Maine is very proud of the Camden Amphitheatre and Harbor Park. Each summer hundreds of couples make their plans to host their wedding ceremony overlooking the sea from the Amphitheatre. The Amphitheatre and harbor park were a gift to the town given...
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Being an Innkeeper of a 1854 house, I can appreciate the beauty of the historic boats in the Camden, Rockport and Rockland Harbors. The Lewis R French and The Stephen Tabor Ships are the oldest ships in the Windjamer Association dating back to 1871. A house or a boat...
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The most beautiful walk in the world according to Yankee magazine – 2008. Even though it is 2013 – this walk has not changed a bit since 2008 – for that matter since 1890. The houses are beautiful and it is like you are walking back in time. Start on Rt 1...
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View Camden Maine Wine & Spirits Trail in a larger map Are you a local beer and wine enthusiast? Looking for a great touring resource for local craft wines, beers and liquors in Maine? Try the Windward House Maine Wine Beer and Spirits Trail. Each one of the...
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We love Mr. Wat’s Restaurant. Mr. Wat’s is our fall back place when we do not feel like cooking. Mr. Wat’s has a delightful menu of maki rolls, noodle dishes and thai dishes. The place is clean and friendly. The location is outside town in nearby...
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We love Mr. Wat’s Restaurant. Mr. Wat’s is our fall back place when we do not feel like cooking. Mr. Wat’s has a delightful menu of maki rolls, noodle dishes and thai dishes. The place is clean and friendly. The location is outside town in nearby...
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Adding a local cooking class to your stay in Mid Coast Maine is a fantastic way to “eat like a local”. You will learn how to create a sustainable lifestyle with the monthly workshop classes at Salt Water Farm. Maine Cooking Classes are a great way to see...
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The days are much shorter here in the winter in Maine. The mornings are dark and often very cold. I feel like Santa Clause each morning when I wake at 6:00am to set the breakfast tables, put on the coffee, start the tea water, turn up the heat, start the fireplace...
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Searching for lodging at or lodging in Maine? This B&B is near all of these great Maine events. Or, simply get a picnic lunch and hike out to the Camden Hills, or maybe take a driving tour of the countryside out to the winery? Explore this website for all your...
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I thought it frivolous to post on Facebook last week. The destruction in NY and NJ was so disturbing that I could not get myself to post anything on the business page for Camden Windward House. Small details of things happening in our town and Inn seemed...
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We are getting ready for the fall season. Putting up places to leaf peep, and things to do in Autumn when Labor Day and Windjammer Dayshaven’t come yet makes you feel time passing. You can feel it beginning to cool off, soon the tomatoes will be ripe, the corn...
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We are delighted to welcome back so many return guests to Camden Windward House. This summer has been unique in that the weddings we hosted were in the early June and July. Prime summer time (August) has been open to all our guests. Last year we had several weddings...
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I usually start each season with a post. Last year I was concerned about Trip Advisor, this year I’m not. This year I am concerned that I will not be able to go out on my kayak enough. I met a friend here and she recently reminded me that I came to Camden Maine,...
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Did you know that Camden Maine was a fantastic place from which to tour Monhegan Island? Another Great Full Day Excursion from Camden Windward House 6am-6pm or 9am-6pm. If you take the 10:30 am boat you can enjoy breakfast at the Windward House The 7am boat for a long...
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When you serve a hot breakfast everyday for 7 years, you start to notice trends in food. First it was a concern for diabetes, then it was gluten free, then vegetarian, then vegan – now raw. Jesse is an amazing cook – I often kid with the guests that I...
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April is a little early for the Maine tourist season to start, but over the weekend we were fortunate enough to host a whole Inn full of guests. Jesse and I are a little out of practice serving 18 breakfasts, but I think we did well. We got up very early and prepped...
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Nestled between the Camden Hills and Lake Megunticook, a unique country setting and even worth it just for the drive to and from the Windward House Bed and Breakfast in Camden Maine. To assist in your tour planning check out this Maine wine and beer tour map The...
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Maine’s newest vineyard and winery located in scenic Owls head! http://www.breakwatervineyards.com/ Owls Head is a short drive from beautiful Camden Maine. This is just one of the many wineries you can try while on the mid coast of Maine. Since it is new, I have...
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When I first moved here, I was stunned by the beauty of the area. The beautiful harbor, the small islands in the distance, the mountains at my back. I found it to be a natural place to host weddings and receptions. I was amazed when some people didn’t see the...
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More and more travelers, couples, individual women and men, retirees, families are looking for vacations where they can do more than ride the rides, they want an experience that expands them as persons. For these people a personal challenge in the form of acquiring a...
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Camden Maine is a New England Epicenter for Culinary tourism. Culinary tourism is defined as experiential travel, including local, domestic, and international tours, whereby one learns about and/or consumes food and drink reflecting a region’s cuisine and/or...
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I walked into a friend’s store the other day and everything was different. She had changed the aisles and got rid of a lot of products. I asked if she was going out of business, she said she was getting rid of the things that did not sell and...
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I love this job. I get to meet so many interesting people. Everyone with their own unique story. Although all have a unique story, recently I have noticed a common thread in their stories. Most B&B guests are looking for a little adventure in life. I know this...
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I am writing this on the evening of the first day of summer. I am anxious about the next 133 days ahead of me. I was told today by my Innkeepers group that there are 133 days in the season – 133 days of rising early, working hard and going to bed late. If you...
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Off the Beaten Path for a day: Wake up and enjoy a wonderful and fortifying breakfast at Camden Windward House. Walk out the back door of the Inn and up the street to the Mt. Battie Trail. The trail is only .5 miles but it is a work out. Hike to the top of Mt. Battie...
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How many Maine lighthouses can you see in a day? There are 4 great and uniquely different lighthouses all within 25 miles of eachother and from the Downtown Camden Maine. Start your day with a comfort food breakfast, all you can eat. Then after breakfast go out on a...
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The harbor in Camden Maine is coming alive, as is our quaint little seaside town. The boats are all open and starting to take salty dogs out to sea. The lobster men can be seen racing between traps in their boats. The lilacs are blooming at Camden Windward House and...
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The elegant schooner Surprise is the oldest sail boat in the harbor. A cruise aboard her is a wonderful addition to your stay at the Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast. The boat launches 2 blocks form the Inn. 2 hour tours of Penobscot Bay. Captain Jack and 1st...
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Once you are here, you can park the car and walk to all Camden activities. Save on gas: Things that you can walk to from Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast: You won’t have to get in your car until you have to check out. – Shopping: 1 block, boutique...
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Spring has sprung and my husband has put out the Maypole. We have a joke each year that he has the biggest Maypole on the street. This is true because we are the only ones on the block that have a pole out to welcome spring. You may ask why a couple from NY that is...
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Spring has sprung and my husband has put out the Maypole. We have a joke each year that he has the biggest Maypole on the street. This is true because we are the only ones on the block that have a pole out to welcome spring. You may ask why a couple from NY that is...
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Camden Windward House highly recommends Don Kleiner and Maine Outdoors. Please as Innkeeper to make a reservation for you.Eagle Watching Trip and Hiking The eagle watching trip is intended to provide folks that have never seen an eagle that opportunity any season of...
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Sadie’s Antiques in Lincolnville, just 20 minutes north of Camden Maine is a wonderful 2 floor antique shop on Route 1 Bonnie McKenzie telephone number: (207) 236-0023 I addres: Route One, 2164 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville, Maine 04849 Website:...
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Sadie’s Antiques in Lincolnville, just 20 minutes north of Camden Maine is a wonderful 2 floor antique shop on Route 1 Bonnie McKenzie telephone number: (207) 236-0023 I addres: Route One, 2164 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville, Maine 04849 Website:...
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by Sherry McGrath (207) 789-5201 Painted Lady antiques is on Route 1 (about 1 mile north of the Lincolnville beach) Lincolnville, Maine 04849 Painted Lady antiques in Maine offers American and European fine period and country furniture, folk art, decorative...
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One might think to drive 5 hours is a little extreme for a weekend getaway. I’m grateful for the beautiful website that led us to this quaint town and the photos of your B&B did nothing but confirm we had found our weekend destination. You walk in the door...
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Run by Ken Shure and Joe Reilly telephone: (207) 789-5241 or (207) 236-8665 Address: Route 1 Lincolnville Beach, Maine 04849 Goose River Exchange, a Lincolnville Maine antique shop specializes in paper Americana and photography, advertising, books, magazines,...
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Telephone: (207) 236-4122 Address: 49 Bayview Street Camden, Maine 04843 This antique shop in downtown Camden Village on Bayview street specializes in antique doll house, antique dolls and miniatures. Lucy’s is Open daily 10-4; Sunday 1-4 from Memorial Day until...
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Telephone: (207) 236-4122 Address: 49 Bayview Street Camden, Maine 04843 This antique shop in downtown Camden Village on Bayview street specializes in antique doll house, antique dolls and miniatures. Lucy’s is Open daily 10-4; Sunday 1-4 from Memorial Day until...
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A popular rock climbing spot near Maiden’s Cliff in Camden Maine With panoramic views of Pen Bay, and the surrounding Mountains, Camden Hills State Park is a relaxing workout for experienced climbers; call Acadia Mountain Guides for a guided climb. Climb the...
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Wanted to share with the Camden Windward House followers this new State of Maine concept to help tourists. http://memoir.mainetourism.com/ . If you have any fond memories of Camden, please share with the world.
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Just read a romantic recollection of a couple that were together for 60 years. They met on a blind date and a year later he proposed. He brought her to the bottom of a ski trail, had skiers come down the hill with torches as he gave his love a box that had a circle of...
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Kristi & Jesse, Greetings, I hope that all is well with the kids, construction and the business. I wanted to thank you for the lovely stay. Our room was splendid (Quarterdeck) and the view breathtaking. I do’t think we had a better breakfast on our trip...
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Windward House’s Green Valentines. February is a special, lovable month. Our romantic Bed and Breakfast getaway definitely sees an increase in traffic this month. It is so pleasing to see the happy faces at the breakfast tables, both young and mature love. We have...
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Windward House’s Green Valentines. February is a special, lovable month. Our romantic Bed and Breakfast getaway definitely sees an increase in traffic this month. It is so pleasing to see the happy faces at the breakfast tables, both young and mature love. We have...
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Calling all middle-schoolers who want to keep Camden the “jewel of Maine”, and make sure the kids and pets who live here stay healthy. A large map displayed in the window of the Camden town office shows properties in town painted green where homeowners...
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MORE TO DO IN CAMDEN IN THE WINTER: New Addition to the Camden Snow Bowl — Celebrate the opening of the new Ragged Mountain Nordic Ski Trail at the Camden Snow Bowl. A new 3.2-mile cross-country ski loop trail which explores the northeastern side of Ragged Mountain....
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Just some holiday pictures….
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Jesse says we should finally unpack our bags. We moved here to Camden Maine 5 years ago from NY. I was in my early 30’s and none of my children were in school yet. Everyday was a surprise in this new state. Things are definately different here in Maine. My...
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Children love making cookies but sometimes their innocent kitchen habits are not that welcoming when making Christmas cookies for groups of loved ones. Although children always have good intentions, they don’t always know how to cover a sneeze at the right time....
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If you have your own skates and are familar with skating on lakes, Camden Maine has a great option for you. Bring a shovel and go out to Lake Megunticook. If you don’t want to shovel your own ice rink, Hosmer Pond at the Camden Snow Bowl is maintained very well....
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