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So proud to live in a town that is taking going “green” seriously.I just got back from going to the local dump. As a town, we do not have garbage pick up. You can hire a service to take your garbage, or you can take it yourself. Growing up in Staten...
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Guests got engaged at Windward House Bed and Breakfast this weekend in Camden Maine. Halloween Weekend brought cool temps, mild winds, gray skis and romance in the air. 2 lovely guests came from NY City to get away from the hustle of the city and to focus on love....
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We bribed the kids when we first moved – we said if they didn’t complain about leaving NY we’d get a dog. They love Moxy- We got her in Farmington – she’s the only real Mainer in the family. – As we approach the end of the 25th year...
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We bribed the kids when we first moved – we said if they didn’t complain about leaving NY we’d get a dog. They love Moxy- We got her in Farmington – she’s the only real Mainer in the family. – As we approach the end of the 25th year...
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Active light dating from 1825 marking the south entrance of Rockland Harbor. Accessible by road, spectacular view and photo opportunities. A state park with restrooms and picnic facilities on site. The keeper’s house is still used as quarters by the Coast Guard....
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I told my husband this year I want to have a picnic on Curtis Island for my birthday. Since we moved here, I have looked out on this island everyday. I have been curious about what is out there, and what it looks like. We do not own a boat or a kayak so getting out to...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: KRISTEN BIFULCO, 207-236-9656, bnb at windwardhouse dot com COLORS OF CAMDEN MAINE Maritime Fall Foliage & Event Calendar make Camden Maine a unique New England Fall Vacation. The fantastic spectacle that is the maritime fall...
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Aldermere Farm Visitor’s Center Open for Season; Farm Tours Offered Fridays Summer is here, and the black-and-white Belted Galloways are grazing the pastures at Aldermere Farm in Rockport. For those passersby who would like to learn about the Farm, the Aldermere...
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VABLOOM: A vacation where one visits gardens and blooming flowers. A new word created by the children at Windward House. Steve Colbert of Comedy Central would be so proud. He recently ranted about the NY Times banning the word Tweet because it was not a real word....
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Dear Jesse and Kristi. We love your B&B. Thanks for taking us in at the last minute and especially for the early morning coffee. I am glad I got to see Peyton Place the movie. The room, bathroom and tub and breakfast were such a treat after a hectic day. I will...
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My eyes opened widely when my guest asked about consignment shops in the area. No one has ever asked me about these. Antiques are very popular in this area but I have never fielded a question about recyled clothing. I was reluctant at first to go to the area...
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This is a picture of our new Waste-Not Recycle Baskets that we have in all our guest rooms at Windward House. At first, I was a little nervous about putting this odd looking container in my beautiful rooms. It is broken into 4 compartments, 1 for glass, 1 for paper, 1...
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Out of beautiful Rockport Harbor, the Schooner Yacht Heron has a culinary twist on the day sail, offering their special Lobster Lunch Sail. Heron also does lighthouse and wildlife observation sails in addition to their gourmet sunset sail. Heron also does custom...
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A lovely entry in one of our guest journals.. When I came to Camden, I was quite burned out. I’d been working very long hours the entire year and knew that on my return I would be working very long hours again, in addition also traveling for work every week for...
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I was so happy to hear that Local Master Maine Guide, Don Kleiner has been fishing already on Lake Megunticook. Lake Megunticook is a hidden treasure of Camden Maine. It is off Maine rt. 1 and a short drive up rt. 52. It at the base of Mt. Battie and can be seen from...
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This weekend was very odd, strange weather and a lot of guests (it is only April!). Friday started out nice and sunny, Saturday the rain came and then it snowed, Sunday it rained. Camden is a great sea coast town and is very pleasant when the sun is out. You can hike,...
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My friend in Connecticut (Anna) saw that I was interested in healthy food at schools. I sent an invite a couple of days ago on my facebook page to all my friends to join the Jami Oliver Food Revolution. Anna directed me to this other great website that helps you write...
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A wonderful example of a small family owned hand made product in Maine using organic and biodynamic methods to produce their wines. Brian and Allie Smith purchased the 57 acre farm in Warren Maine in 2007, and have planted three and half acres of vines. Try the...
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Spirit Soaring Glider Rides: What Could Be More Adventurous Than flying? I went with Dave on one of these trips, and it was amazing. The glider is such a different experience from a regular airplane. You really feel like you are flying. Imagine soaring like a bird,...
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Go With a Master Maine Guide Master Maine Guide Don Kleiner offers fun adventurous learning trips for individuals groups and family Don is a fantastic guy, and as you can tell from his website incredibly dedicated to the Maine natural experience here is some copy from...
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TAKE A HIKE THIS SUMMER CAMDEN WINDWARD HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST JOINS WITH COASTAL MOUNTAIN LAND TRUST IN HELPING YOU TAKE A HIKE! Camden Maine is a fantastic coastal village where you can park your car and go hiking. The Coastal Mountain Land Trust, since 1986, has...
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Windward House in Camden is the perfect fall foliage touring destination for the New England Coast. Here is one of our favourite scenic drives during leaf peeping season. Here is a great tour, and links to a website and a wonderful video of Midcoast Maine fall foliage...
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Press release from Sharon Kitchens: July 9, 2008 Vineyard is @5 miles from the Inn. A TOAST TO MIDCOAST MAINE Let the vino flow Known as a food destination, the Midcoast Region is also a great place for tasting wine. A good place to start is Cellardoor Vineyard, a...
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The Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast is hosting its first Cookie Walk. I baked 84 cookies today and prepared cookies dough for another 100 to baked off tomorrow. Tomorrow is the kick off to the Christmas By the Sea Holiday in the Mid Coast of Maine. It is a...
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Carver Hill is a wonderful art gallery. This beautiful restored home and barn is a great venue to walk around and enjoy the talented artists of the mid coast. I thought I was in a private residence the first time I was there, but was delighted to realize that...
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The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland Maine, offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists. With over 10,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Musuem. The Wyeth Family has a seperate wing...
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Tour the workshop and watch craft men and women make beautful chairs. The gallery is a beautiful restored home and barn. The property is delightful with cows in the pasture. The gallery has unique furniture for sale or order. This is a great place. The Gallery even...
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Sign of the times, you can’t take your kids into a wine tasting room. Maine will pass a new law that children can not see you tasting wine. Although I somewhat agree with this law, I thought this article about the law was hysterical:...
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Savage Oakes winery is carrying on a 200 year family tradition. Situated among wild blueberry fields, Savage Oakes winery in Maine, grows nine varieties of cold hardy hybrid grapes. They offer tastings for their hand-crafted wines that include their locally grown...
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This store is no longer in Camden Maine, Anyone with information on this clockmaker, please let us know and we will update this post. Bayview Street, in Downtown Camden, part of our group of antique shops walkable in Camden Village, this is a truly unique and...
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This store is no longer in Camden Maine, Anyone with information on this clockmaker, please let us know and we will update this post. Bayview Street, in Downtown Camden, part of our group of antique shops walkable in Camden Village, this is a truly unique and...
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Mainely Antiques by John and Bev Black telephone: (207) 236-6809 address: Route 1,2419 Atlantic Highway Lincolnville Beach, Maine 04849 Mainely antiques in Lincolnville Maine specializes in refinished country pine furniture and accessories, advertising items, decoys...
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Starbird antiques in Camden Village, telephone: (207) 236-8292 address: 17 Main Street Camden, Maine 04843 Starbird has some truly unique and original items. They say they specialize in hard-to-find items. It is the kind of place you visit periodically and are always...
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Suffolk Gallery Marjorie J. Jones Telephone: (207) 236-8868 Address: 47 Bayview Street Camden, Maine 04843 Camden Village is home to some of the finest galleries in the area, and in such a small area, the harbor area could be called a gallery walk, as we’ve...
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Camden Maine, how do you love lobster? Let us count the ways… What are we suggesting? Come and stay in Camden Maine and sample a different lobster dish each day, lobster chowder, lobster mashed potatoes, steamed lobster, or how about tempura lobster with forest...
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Nice Stuff Sharon & Dan Stone Telephone: (207) 236-4874 555 Park Street (at intersection of Rte 17 and Rte 90) Rockport, Maine 04856 This antique shop in Rockport Maine, a couple miles inland from Camden, has a general line including furniture, glass, mirrors and...
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Telephone (207) 273-2863 Antique Shop Located in Warren Village (by the bridge located 2/10 mile off Route 90) this is a Multi-dealer antique shop with a wide variety of antiques and collectibles Open May through October, 10-5 daily
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Telephone (207) 273-2863 Antique Shop Located in Warren Village (by the bridge located 2/10 mile off Route 90) this is a Multi-dealer antique shop with a wide variety of antiques and collectibles Open May through October, 10-5 daily
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New Work by Faculty at the Messler Gallery ROCKPORT, ME – “New Work by Faculty,” an exhibition of fine furniture and sculpture is currently on view at the Messler Gallery at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport. The exhibition runs through September...
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Are you a boat captain and would like to take a yacht out while you are in Camden? Or would you like to have your own personal captain take you and your family, or just a special someone out for a personal cruise? Redwings is a Peterson 46 center cockpit offshore...
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I start today’s blog with this great quote from a guest from Sweden. This couple has traveled to the US several times, but this was their first time in Maine. She told me she thought the area was so green and being near the ocean made this area the Lung of...
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I start today’s blog with this great quote from a guest from Sweden. This couple has traveled to the US several times, but this was their first time in Maine. She told me she thought the area was so green and being near the ocean made this area the Lung of...
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Camden Maine is alive with color and boats. Windward House survived another Winter. Jesse has been working non stop in the garden. The boats in the harbor are all unwrapped and starting to take passengers out on 2 hour tours. The Windjammer Cruises are hosting people...
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Sweetgrass is well known for their hand-crafted Maine grown fruit wines, ports, brandies, & spirits, and of course the famous Back River Gin. They offer tours of the winery/distillery, and where you can learn about wine and spirit production from an award-winning...
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Sweetgrass is well known for their hand-crafted Maine grown fruit wines, ports, brandies, & spirits, and of course the famous Back River Gin. They offer tours of the winery/distillery, and where you can learn about wine and spirit production from an award-winning...
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Last week was fun with champagne and Irish Music, I was so moved by the Irish music that I became reminiscent of the past and have been practicing Irish dancing. I was a Staten Ireland Dancer in Staten Island New York for about 8 years. I signed up to teach an after...
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Valentines Weekend at Windward was wonderful. We had a full house and I met some great new people. I put roses in the all the rooms and in the dining room. I told my husband to take pictures so that we can put them on the website, he said the winter light this time...
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Sailing Adventures – Spend a couple hours, a day or an entire week! With ample anchorages and wildlife, one of the most unique opportunities in Camden is sailing. Maine has a long tradition of shipbuilding and is well regarded by sailors as some of the best...
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Maine Personal Growth Travel Destination Maine Media Workshops formerly called Maine Photographic Workshops They have become famous for their immersive intense workshops, that many of our guests have described as transformational. All sorts of people take them for the...
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Not exactly a sailing trip but a Lobster boat ride to learn about lobstering. This is a fun and educational 2 hour tour of the harbor and lobstering on the Maine Coast.
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The 18-hole “Rockland” course at the Rockland Golf Club, Inc. facility in Rockland, Maine features 6,121 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 68.6 and it has a slope rating of 112 on Bent grass. Designed by Roger...
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This is the Innkeepers favorite spot to golf: Holes: 9 Coarse Length/Par: Back: 6,056/71 Front:5208/72 Coarse Rating /Slope: Back: 68.5/119 Front:N/A Head Professional Present Architect:Cripps Family Facilities pro shop (full service), practice green,...
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On Golf Digest’s Most Beautiful and Best Resort list and only a ten minute drive south from the Camden Windward House Bed & Breakfast is Samoset, with views of the Camden Hills, Pen Bay and the Maine Coast, the Windward is close to some of the best golfing...
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A wonderful Restuarant in the Mountains. The food and service are excellent. WIndward House recommends Youngtown Restaurant for special occasions. Definately should be on your list when in town. Near the Cellardoor WInery and makes for a wonderful afternoon. MaryAnn...
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