Driving Tour – Belfast (part 2)
We continue our day trip to Belfast with a stop at one of our favorite “casual” restaurants. Darby’s has been a bar or restaurant in Belfast since it was built in 1865. The current owners and operators, Gail & Jerry Savitz, remodeled the restaurant in 1985 and have been expanding and improving the restaurant since […]
Then and Now – Sunflower Suite
The Sunflower Suite is our largest guest room and is located on the third floor of the Hideaway building. When we purchased the Hideaway Inn in 2007, this third floor space was in pretty rough condition, having been owner’s quarters since the building was converted into an Inn. After adjusting a few walls, eliminating some “dead […]
Driving Tour – Belfast (part 1)
Mary Jo and I spent the afternoon and early evening exploring Belfast, Maine, a short 18 mile trip north of Camden on Route 1. Belfast is a small seaside village (population of around 7,000) and it has some very interesting stores, restaurants and scenery. A few years ago Belfast ran a “bearfest” in the village, […]
The Inn’s New Logo
Just in case you haven’t seen it yet, here is our new logo! Look for it on our cooking class aprons, hand thrown coffee mugs and stitched on the staff’s chef jackets for starters.
Lobstah Winner
We are so proud to announce that our long time guest Suzie Jobes (previously featured on our blog) was just named the winner of the Maine Lobster Festival Cooking Contest with her dish “Lobstah Puff.” Suzie (pictured at the far left) and her husband Bob visit us at the Inn several times a year. They are both […]
Restoration is Complete!
After 14 months of diligent effort, the restoration of my 1962 Daimler SP250 (Dart) is complete. The full restoration is documented on YouTube if you are interested in the process. Part 1: Daimler Dart (10 minute video – from car purchase to complete car strip-down) Part 2: Rebuilding my Daimler Dart (8 1/2 minute video […]
Fresh Black Raspberry Mojito
I have always loved raspberries-all kinds. When we purchased the house on Free St, I mentioned to Mary Jo that I would finally have the space to plant some. One day, to my surprise, Mary Jo returned from the nursery with one small black raspberry plant. Three years later, the plant has spread and taken over much of the back yard! I feature the berries in the […]
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors
I just picked up the current issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, not noticing the caption on the cover that reads “Dining at the Hartstone,” and began paging through the articles. For some strange reason, I always flip through magazines from the back to the front, scan over articles and save the heavy […]
A Trip to Italy
Michael and I have created a foodie adventure… we’ll be exploring the scenic Farms & Villages of Southern Tuscany this fall. If you have the desire to learn something new, would like to explore several beautiful villages in Tuscany and like to cook – or just eat, then this may be the adventure you’ve been […]
Daimler SP250 Update
Spring is here and I am busy trying to finish the restoration of my 1962 Daimler Dart SP250. I can’t wait to drive it for the first time. I bought the car in May 2009 and have stripped it down completely, repairing, cleaning, sanding and painting every part. The chassis and engine are completely restored and […]