Summer,Winter,Spring & Fall: Why not take some time to explore Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. This facility is open to the public and offers recreational activities for all ages and for all interest. With acres of groomed trails and open spaces the grounds are well maintained and is a haven for outdoor enthusiast. The well-kept trails have been designed for hiking, biking and walking in the summer and nordic skiing and skating in the winter. In addition to being a great place to enjoy the great outdoors, the Pineland campus is also a fully operational farm and offers educational programs which are all open to the general public. They also have a beautiful equestrian center and offer classes to those interested. The Riding Academy offers riding lessons for all ages and levels on their outdoor trails in the summer months and heated riding facility in the winter months. But most important is the farm is a beautiful place to visit. Miles of green, lush pastures and white fences greet visitors. There are gorgeous gardens and perfect picnic spots. If you are traveling from a distance Pineland Farms has guest accomodations for the night or longer. So take a ride to the “country” and enjoy all that Pineland Farms has to offer.
Tag: Fall
Witches Footprint: Could A Curse Come True?
Fall: Looking for something spooky to do this Halloween? Take a trip to Bucksport cemetery found right off the main street area. The cemetary is easy to find and the gravestone is just inside a wrought-iron fence. Look for the tall, gray tombstone of Col. Jonathan Buck. If you examine the gravestone closely you will find that on one side of the tomb is the dark image of a woman’s stocking foot. Legend has it that it is a reminder of an 18th-century curse placed on him. Buck an important member of the community and one that lent his name to the town decided that this small town should purge itself of all witches. This was at the height of the witch trials that were going on throughout New England. So in this effort he found a perfect candidate in an old, feeble woman, whom he had tried, convicted, and executed. As legend would have it with her last dying breath, she cursed the colonel and declared that when he died his tomb would bear the print of her foot as evidence of her murder. Soon after his death, the shape of a woman’s foot gradually began to appear on the marker. Many attempts to have it removed, but with no success and after three attempts to replace the marker all efforts were ceased. Today and three stones later and footprint remain for all the world to see.
Halloween Decorating: A Scarecrow Isn’t Just For The Birds!
Fall: Fall and halloween go hand and hand so why not do a fun family project that is sure to add to your Halloween decor. Making a scarecrow is a simple, fun family project and a great way to get rid of some of those fall leaves. First you need to find some old clothes and begin to assemble your scarecrow. Tie the ends of the pants and sleeves on the shirt and stuff them with your choice of stuffing, we always use leaves. Stuff the socks and gloves and tie on the ends. Next you will want to fasten the socks and gloves to the pants and shirt. You can either do this with a safety pin or anything else that you can find that will hole them in place. Tuck the shirt into the pants and tie a rope around the waist for a belt. You can make your own head out a an old pillow case or you can used a hallowed out jack-o-lantern which looks real festive. Top the head off with a straw hat and your scarecrow is ready go! You can sit your scarecrow on hay bales, or prop him up in a chair. Now, give your scarecrow a name and enjoy!
Seasonal Beers: The Liberal Cup Rocks!
Fall: With Fall in the air many of the local breweries are mixing up their special batches of seasonal ales. The most popular is the Pumpkin Head Ale that can be found at many of your local restaurants and brew pubs. The Liberal Cup in Hallowell is a great place to go to enjoy a cold one with friends. Located in the heart of Hallowell ecletic town mixed with art galleries, antique shops and some great restaurants. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a dark, European style pub with bench seats and cozy booths. The food is traditional pub fare, fish n’ chips, burgers and a few specialty items like beer cheese soup which goes nicely with the brews. The service is friendly and always willing to elaborate on the special brews offered and the clientel are fun, interesting people from all age groups. Take some time this fall to pop in to one of your local pubs or take a drive to Hallowell and enjoy a seasonal beer with friends.
Wine Making: A Homemade Treat
Fall: It seems as though when we think of home wine making, we think of grapes. There is no need to limit your self to only grapes, there are several other fruits that can be used the make tastey varieties of wine. Homemade wine making is a fun hobby and it is very easy for the individual home wine maker to make wines from fresh fruits straight from your garden. And, you will be surprised at the quality wine you can produce at your own home! Home wine making allows you to take just about any fruit you can imagine and produce a delicious wine that quite often will surprise the winemaker who made it. During this time of year you could try blueberry or apple wine, the possibilities are endless. individuals who want to make wine but have little access to grapes will be happy to know they are now not limited to just that style if they are willing to explore. By understanding a few basic wine making principals, you can easily turn readily available garden fruit into stupendous wine that can be shared with family and friends. And have a little fun along the way.