Summer,Spring,Fall: The Joshua L. Chamberlain house is a beautifully restored historic site in Brunswick. Chamberlain, a Maine native, lived in this homestead as he pursued his career at Bowdoin College and eventually enlisted in the armed services. He served as a Civil War lieutenant colonel of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Chamberlain became famous for his actions at Little Round Top and at Gettysburg. The Chamberlain home gives visitors a historic perspective of life in the early 1800’s and great detail and care has been put into the restoration process. Open for tours, you can learn about Joshua Chamberlain’s life, family and career. It’s a great Maine history trip for the whole family.
Tag: Summer
Mini-Golfing: This Isn’t Your Average Course
Fall,Summer: Who doesn’t love a round of mini-golf especially when you have some serious competition an exceptionally fun course. You will find many mini-golf courses around the state but, some great ones to check out are the Dolphin Mini Golf in Boothbay and Steamboat Landing in Naples. The clean courses offer the average player a challenging round of mini-golf. Dolphin Mini Golf lives up to it’s name with a sea and nautical theme. You will find swing bouys, dolphin and whale statues and tons of water hazards. Some of the water hazards actually are home to live fish! One hole challenges players to put past a ship’s wheel and another you have to putt over a New England-styled covered bridge. Steamboat Landing is a trip through the “Pine Tree State’s” landmarks. The whole course is designed after state landmarks like Fort Western, a scenic lighthouse, and the Maine Black Bear hole. This is a great course to play during a hot sunny day because it’s in the woods so it is shady and cool. Mini-golfing is a great way to spend some time with the family, so why not try it today!
Moonlight Paddle: Stillness Surrounds You
Fall, Summer: A moonlight paddle can provide kayakers a different perspective than the counterpart. Paddling into the sunset and watching the moon rise can be an awesome experience. Once the full moon has taken it’s position you can catch the silvery moonlight in the wake of your kayak and enjoy the quiet peace that comes with the end of the day. Depending on the weather the moonlight can play an important and beautiful part in your moonlight paddle. The bright moonlight can change everything and sounds can echo from miles away. There are kayak companies around the state that offer moonlight paddles. We recently visited the mid-coast area and stopped in at Seaspray Kayaking. Their guided tour was absolutely amazing and the guides were helpful and knowlegable for beginners. We were able to enjoy a relaxing paddle as we navigated beneath the stars. At the end of the paddle we were greated back to shore with a fire and snack. It was a great trip and well worth the money spent.
Clay Play: You Are The Artist
Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring: Looking for a way to express your creative side? Maybe you don’t think you are creative and you need to just spark the flame…then you should visit Clay Play. At Clay Play, At Clay Play you are the artist, but no experience or talent is required. From mugs, vases, and dinnerware to frames, gifts, and figurines, they stock over 200 bisque pieces, plus hundreds of stamps, stencils, and idea sheets to inspire you. Every piece is ready for you to decorate in whatever style you choose. The fun is you don’t have to be an artist because anything goes. The process is simple, you pick out your piece of pottery, choose your colors, paint your piece and then they fire it and glaze it. You get the piece to keep and your creative juices are flowing. They offer an open studio with no appointments necessary and you can book the studio space for special event. So why not get in touch with your creative side and visit Clay Play…the kids love it too!
Woodworking: Tapping Into Your Creative Side
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Have you ever dreamed of making your own signature piece of furniture for your home? Maybe you are just feeling like you need to put your creative energies to work in a productive and meaningful way. If you are looking for an outlet you may want to check out the Centers for Furniture Craftsmanship located in Rockport. This schools offers something for everyone. From 12 week intensive furniture making classes to week-long workshops you are sure to find what you are looking for. The mission of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is to “provide the best possible education for people who want to design and build functional, beautiful, expressive work out of wood to the highest standard of craftsmanship”. Thier programs are for all levels from the novice to the most advanced woodworker who is seeking instruction in a workable environment. Take some time this fall to get yourself prepared to learn a trade that is rewarding and creative.