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Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring: Maine’s farmhouses have a certain allure that have been the subject of famous artist such as Andrew Wyeth. In his famous series of paintings known as Christina’s World the Olson House, an antique farmhouse in Cushing, stands at the top of a grassy knoll overlooking the St. George River. This weather beaten farmhouse symbolized the lifestyle of Mainers in the early 1800’s. The Olson House is a great place to visit and is fairly easy to find. Take a drive to the mid coast up Route 1 through Thomaston, once you see the old prison, take a right and head toward Cushing. This amazing piece of Maine history was depicted in many of Wyeth’s paintings where he had a studio for over 30 years. The starkness of Wyeth’s impression of this home can be witnessed firsthand as you enter the long driveway leading up to the house. The interior of the home is as stark as its exterior with only a single easel marking the spot of where Wyeth spent much of his time painting. The Farnsworth Museum in Rockland now owns and manages the property. Information on the hours, directions and cost for tours can all be obtained through the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland. While you are in Cushing take some time to explore the area. Take a ride toward Spruce Head where you will find the Owls Head Light. It’s a great place to have a picnic, take some pictures and spend some time enjoying the sites.

Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring: Local brew pubs have risen in popularity since the mid 90’s. Maine has some great local breweries producing award winning beer. The Sea Dog Brewery is no exception. With a great selection of beer and traditional pub fare, the Sea Dog Brewery is a great place to go with friends or even bring the kids. This time of year they release their Octoberfest which is a full bodied beer that is only available in the fall. Sea Dog has two great locations one in Topsham with a great deck overlooking the Androscoggin River in the historic and beautifully renovated mill. The second location is in Bangor overlooking the Penobscot River. Both locations offer a great place to get together with friends and spend a fun night out. If you go, I suggest you try the sampler it gives you a great way to try all of their beers which are served in a 2 oz shot glass and pick your favorite from the bunch. During the weekends both locations offer live music events and both have banquet facilities if you are planning to get together with a larger crowd or looking for a place to host a special event. Another thing to check out is their Sunday morning brunch, which is out of this world. We enjoyed one of the best brunches at their Topsham location with a huge assortment of breakfast foods including omelets made to order right at the buffet table. If you have out of town guest coming this is a great place to spend some time whether breakfast, lunch, dinner or just for drinks!

Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: Camden is a picturesque coastal town where the “mountains meet the sea” and has a lot for visitors to do and see while they are there. The summer months bring in the schooners who drop their lines in one of the prettiest harbors in the state. Visitors can take day and overnight trips aboard some of these antique tall ships. The streets are lined with specialty shops and great restaurants. Sitting on the corner of Main Street is Cappy’s Chowder House famous for their hot chowder and warm bisquits. Bayview Gallery offers some of the best works from local Maine artist in the state. Camden was also home to Edna St. Vincent Millay who wrote her poems around life in this small harbor town. The open amphitheater that looks out into the harbor is a perfect place to picnic or sit and enjoy the views or a great book. The setting for Peyton Place with the rows of victorian homes and ocean cottages makes this town the perfect place to visit. During the winter months the town opens their doors to the annual Toboggan Run at the Camden Snowbowl. The Snowbowl is also a great place to ski and though it’s a small mountain the views from the top overlooking Penobscot Bay are breathtaking. Camden is close to many of the island communities such as Isleboro and Vinalhaven which are only short ferry rides away. There are so many things to do in Camden no matter what time of year and it is definitely a place worth making the trip to for adventure.

Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: The perfect wedding includes the perfect wedding spot. The beauty of getting married in Maine is your choice for that ideal spot are only limited to your imagination. Whether you have always dreamed on getting married overlooking the ocean or in a rustic lodge lakeside you will find it here in Maine. Several oceanside resorts such as Sebasco Harbor Resort offer wedding packages that include some of the most romantic and scenic spots around. If the ocean is not what you are yearning for than maybe it’s an upscale hotel like the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland in their magnificant ball room that is fit for Cinderella’s Ball. Perhaps it a local golf course with big white tents on the lawns of the Samoset Resort in Rockland. The Rangley Lakes region offers rustic post and beam lodges with huge front porches looking out over the lake. Where ever you choose picking your spot in Maine is not so much a matter of finding a spot and more choosing which one best suits you and what you are looking for. Whatever you decide your Maine wedding will certainly be one that will be a lasting memory for years to come.

Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: If you have never been to the quaint coastal town of Damariscotta, than you are missing out on a gem. Nestled between Wiscasset and Camden you could potentially drive right by on Route 1 without realizing you’ve passed this town. Although, it may not seem like it offers visitors the amenities of the larger coastal towns like Boothbay, visitors will be surprised. The downtown is littered with unique shops, and visitors will delight in the pottery, jewelry and antiques that can be found within the walls of these establishments. If you are looking for places to dine, the Damariscotta River Grill offers and elegant yet unpretentious atmosphere with delicious food that of course includes native seafood like lobster, scallops and shrimp. The area also offers some great inns and bed and breakfasts to stay at like the Damariscotta Mill Inn. Damariscotta is located on Great Salt Bay which feeds into Damariscotta Lake. The lake offers some of the best swimming, camping, fishing and boating around. Damariscotta Mills is the pathway between Great Salt Bay and the lake and is home to the alewife fish ladder. The path along the fish ladder is free and open to the public and makes for a great way to spend some time observing the arduous task these fish go through to get to the lake. While in Damariscotta you should explore the tidal pools of Round Pond and Shaw’s Fish and Lobster Wharf in New Harbor. Here you can enjoy the freshest seafood straight off the boats. The restaurant is actually located on the wharf where the boats unload and served on picnic tables on the deck. Take some time to explore the Damariscotta area, you’ll be amazed at what you discover.