Hope Orchards Variety Weekend
Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22, 2017 This three day event at Hope Orchards is packed with live performances, local food pairings, and of course – loads of apples! Tastings, complete with pairings of local cheeses/meats and shows each night their newly renovated, two-story barn too! From their website: Friday: Start the variety weekend […]
Baby Spinach Salad with Cumin Roasted Pear and Maytag Blue Cheese
by Chef Michael Salmon serves 6 3 Bosc pears 1/3 cup walnut halves 1/3 cup dried cranberries 3 Tablespoons walnut oil 2 Tablespoons port wine 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 2 Tablespoons cumin spice mix (recipe below) 10 oz baby spinach 1/4 pound Maytag bleu cheese (or other good quality creamy bleu […]
Vitaly – World Class Illusionist at the Camden Opera House
Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 7:30PM Master illusionist Vitaly has mystified fans from all over the world, including Las Vegas superstars Penn & Teller whom he has fooled on their hit TV show, “Fool Us”. From bringing pictures and drawings to life to erasing people from their own driver’s licenses, Vitaly’s signature illusions leaves even […]
Complimentary Pairings at Cellardoor Winery
Visit Cellardoor Winery on several upcoming Sunday’s and enjoy complimentary food and wine pairings! Their 200-year-old barn in Lincolnville will feature their award wining wine along with food bites from local purveyors. While you’re there, browse their gift shop and enjoy the breathtaking views of their vineyard! 2017 Complimentary Pairings Schedule: September 17 | […]
Apple Picking Fun at Hope Orchards!
It’s fall and that means fresh apples, apple pie, apple cider, apple butter… and more! Hope Orchards, located just 6 miles from the Hartstone Inn offers both pick-your-own and pre-picked apples. Pears and pumpkins too! Opening Day! September 15th – 9am-5pm You’ve waited all year for this. Opening Friday, September 15th 2017 if mother nature […]
Thanksgiving Dinner Getaway Package
Leave the cooking to us and spend your Thanksgiving holiday at the Hartstone Inn! Our Thanksgiving Dinner Package includes two night’s lodging, sumptuous breakfasts each morning and a five-course gourmet Thanksgiving dinner for two. Enjoy cocktail hour before dinner, complete with delicious hors d’ oeuvres. We have two seating times for our holiday dinner – 2:00 […]
Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Maine Lighthouse Day returns Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 with 25 lighthouses open to the public at no charge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (special hours at some facilities). Sponsored by the Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, the event draws between 15,000 and 18,000 visitors annually. Participating lighthouses […]
Camden Rock Climbing Package – NEW!
Experience rock climbing right here in Camden! Are you a first time climber? Or an experienced climber looking for a new adventure? Our Rock Climbing Adventure Getaway Package offers 4 hours of climbing for two people right here in beautiful, Camden, Maine. We’ve partnered with trained, local guides who are experienced, passionate climbers. They cater […]
Common Ground Country Fair
September 22, 23 & 24, 2017 – Unity, Maine Gates Open at 9am The Common Ground Country Fair, located in Unity, Maine is an event like no other. It brings together people from so many walks of life, all in the spirit of celebrating the rural and agricultural traditions of Maine. Since 1977, this celebration of […]
Blueberry-Vanilla Crème Brûlée Recipe
by Chef Michael Salmon 5 egg yolks 1/4 cup, plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out to use, pod reserved for another use (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) 1 cup whipping cream 3 Tablespoons whole milk 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 cup pecan pieces (optional) whipped cream additional blueberries […]