Archive for the ‘Food and drink’ Category

Free organic Blueberry pick at Beech Hill, Rockport

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

For all you blueberry lovers, the Coastal Mountains Land Trust is offering a free blueberry pick from 8.30am-2pm on Sat 07 August. Mmm….BHBerries

 Beech Hill Preserve is managed for the purpose of maintaining the property’s scenic beauty, historic value, grassland bird habitat, and organic blueberry production.   Beech Nut, the historic stone Hut on the summit, will be open to the public Fri Aug6th from 2.00pm-6.00 pm., and Sat Aug 07th from 10.00am -2.00pm.

Aldermere Farm visitors center open for the season July 12th

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

IMAG0245For those that are interested in learning about Aldermere Farm and the Belted Galloways that came all the way from Scotland in  1950,  here is your opportunity!   The visitors center is open Monday and Tuesday  2.00-4.00pm, starting July 12th. Wed 10.00- 4.00, Thurs 10.00-5.00 and Fri  and Sat 10.00-2.00pm.  There are also  various ‘Beltie’ retail items for sale.

Festival of Independence July 01st-04th

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

The Festival of Independence is coming!  For four days throughout  the midcoast (July 1-4) you can celebrate our nation’s birthday with everything from music, to plays, to hiking and biking, to parades, and of course, fireworks!

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Don’t miss it!  For more information visit www.visitcamden.com

Summer Solstice evening, Rockland, Maine June 19, 2010

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

A celebration of the Summer Solstice takes place June 19th, in Rockland, just a few miles from Camden.  Time - from 5-9 pm on Main Street. This annual event offers something for the whole family.  Main Street will be closed to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. A fun evening!

Moonrise on the Bay, Lincolnville Beach, May 28th

Friday, May 28th, 2010
The first ever monthly Moonrise on the Bay event is scheduled for tonight (May 28th) at Lincolnville Beach, a 10 min drive from our Inn.  The shops and restaurants will be open late, there will be a bonfire, art show, live music, and of course a spectacular moonrise! The event starts at 6:30 PM. 
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Cellardoor Winery at the Villa, food and wine pairing – May 15th

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Saturday noon-3pm.   Enjoy a complimentary food and wine pairing at the villa featuring the wonderful foods of the Market Basket.
 
The Market Basket is known for making fresh bread, pastries, and prepared dishes on site.  Along with their scrumptious prepared foods, they have a huge selection of specialty food items-  we especially love  all the  European items that we find difficult to get.  They also offer various  cooking lessons on site.  The shop is packed with personality, fun, great food, wine, tourists, and locals.  
The  Cellardoor Villa and the Market Basket ar both located on Route 1, at the corner of Route 90, a mile or so from the Blue Harbor House.
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Wine tasting at Cellardoor Winery.

Glendarragh farm Lavender store now open in Camden.

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This is what we’ve been waiting for!  The Glendarragh farm lavender store has just opened at 22 main street, Camden.  The store looks, and smells wonderful.    They have  natural and organic body lotions, as well as aromatherapy, bath, culinary, decorative, garden and herbal lavender goodies.  Glendarragh Farm, home of Maine’s first commercial lavender farm, grows more than a dozen varieties of lavender in sweetly fragrant, hand-tended, organically fertilized fields.

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Mother’s day Wine and Chocolate tasting

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Sweetgrass Farm  Winery and Distillery and Savage Oaks Vineyard are hosting celebrated Maine chocolatiers on Mother’s Day. You will have the opportunity to taste decadent chocolates paired with this year’s vintage wines and spirits.  Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9th, 11 am to 5 pm – Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery now open for their 5th season, is a 95 acre family farm with four plus acres in vineyards.  Chocolatetiers and winemakers will be on hand to discuss their creations and pairings. What could be better than Maine chocolate and wine?  Stay at the Inn and enjoy a  Mother’s Day to remember. 

Avena Botanicals Garden walk

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Honor Spring’s rebirth at two Sunday events. Avena Botanicals and Rebel Hill Farm holds its annual Mother’s Day Perennial Plant Sale and Garden Walk from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.. Shop for organic, field-grown plants, and take a free herb walk at 1:30. 219 Mill St., Rockport; 207-584-0694; www.avenabotanicals.com .

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Camden Farmers’ Market

Friday, April 30th, 2010

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Camden’s Farmers’ Market start’s up for this season on May 08th.  Can’t wait!   9am- Noon  each Saturday until Oct 30th, behind the Knox mill in camden, just a short stroll from the Inn.  Below is a list of vendors.

    Meet the Vendors
                       Scroll below on farm name for more info

     
After the Fall Farm (W&S) – mixed vegetables & herbs    Maine-ly Poultry (W&S) – chicken, turkey, chicken pies & salad
Angelina’s Bakery & Garden Variety (W) – organic breads, spreads, sauces    Moonlight Maple Co. (S) - maple syrup & maple products
Appleton Creamery (W) – artisan cheeses, yogurt, goats milk soap    Mystique Chevre (S) – French-style goat cheeses
Atlantic Baking Company (S) - breads and pastries    Nancy Lubin Design (S) – handwoven items made from Maine wool and other luxury fibers
Aunt Polly’s Pantry (S) – pickles, relishes, native berry jams and jellies    Nelson Family Farm (W&S) - grass fed beef
Bahner Farm (?) - mixed vegetables    Oyster Creek Farm & Mushroom (W&S) – Shiitake mushrooms, fresh wild mushrooms from Maine
Brae Maple Farm (S) – MOFGA-certified organic vegetables, herbs, dried flowers    Port Clyde Fresh Catch (?) -
Carol’s Collectibles (S) –    Peacemeal Farm (W&S) – MOFGA-certified organic produce
Guini Ridge Farm (S) - lamb, mergeuz sausage, handspun yarn, soaps, vegetables    Pudleduk Farm (S) -  Cold process goat milk and olive oil soaps & salves
Hahn’s End (S) – artisan cheeses     Ravenswood Farm (W&S) – cut flower arrangements, wooden trellises
Half Moon Farm (S) – chutney, fruit butters, specialty vegetables, crackers    Spear Farm & Greenhouse (W&S) – berries, mixed vegetables, Christmas wreaths, and Laurie’s artworks
Herbal Revolution (S)herbal products for the body, spirit and soul    Sweet Henry’s (S) - cakes, cookies, pies, tarts
Hubbard Brook Farm and Baskets (S) – handwoven baskets, fresh produce    Smith’s Smoke House (W&S) - smoked meat
Hummalong Farm (S) – salad mix    Sheepscot Flower Farm (W&S) – cut flowers
     Treble Ridge Farm (W&S) – pork products
W=Wednesdays, S=Saturdays    

 There is something for everyone here.  Not to be missed if you are staying in Camden over any weekend.