It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
It is officially Christmas time here at the Inn. We are decorated from head to toe! We encourage those of you have not visited us during the Christmas season to do so. It is a magical time of year here in Camden. Don’t forget, Hartstone Inn GIFT CERTIFICATES are a thoughtful way to say “Happy Holidays” […]
Michael’s Holiday Wish List
We thought it would be fun to share what is on Chef Michael’s holiday wish list this year. What is on your list? 1. Anything relating to my 1962 Daimler 2. Telescope to watch the stars 3. Book: A Day at El Bulli 4. Olives – my absolute favorite snack 5. Tall insulated rubber boots 6. Black […]
Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies
We are sharing this recipe for Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies just in time for your holiday baking. This should come in handy whether gifting tins of cookies, preparing for a party, or just stocking up for guests. We always have a variety of fresh baked cookies at the inn for guests during Afternoon Tea, […]
Mother’s Day Dinner
Join us on Sunday, May 9th as we celebrate Mother’s day. Menu: Spring Pea Ravioli with Duck Leg Confit Baby Spinach with Cumin-Roasted Pears and Maytag Blue Cheese Maine Blueberry Sorbet Pan Roasted Maine Lobster with a Rosemary Cream and Herbed Zucchini Ribbons White Chocolate Soufflé with a Pistachio-Crème […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
We hope you had as much fun on Valentine’s Day as we did here at the Inn. The weekend was bustling with activity from private “Chef for a Day” cooking classes on Friday and Sunday to a chocolate cooking class for 14 people on Saturday with Kate Shaffer from Black Dinah Chocolates. We made chocolate truffles: […]
Chef Michael’s Spice Kits
Today we are busy making spice kits for our last minute holiday shoppers. Gift certificates have been flying out the door and many items from our gift shop have been popular this year including Chef Michael’s cookbooks and his spice kits. The spice samplers include 15 small containers of Michael’s favorite spices, spice blends and salts […]
Winter Menus
This winter we are offering a number of specialty dining experiences to excite your palate. Lighter Fare – Monday & Tuesday Evenings – “Bistro” nights are back! We are going to change things up a little this year by alternating our weekly menus between French Bistro and Italian Trattoria fare. Available every Monday and Tuesday evening all winter […]
The Festival of Independence: Four Days of Fun
The first annual Festival of Independence is happening in the greater Camden area over the July 4th weekend: Music- Fireworks- Family Fun-Cool Cars- and a Traditional Parade! From July 2nd to the 5th, the midcoast Maine region has geared up to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend in fine style. Join us for concerts covering […]
Maine Maple Sunday
Today is Maine Maple Sunday and Maine sugar shacks are bustling with activity, many open for visitsors, some offering food and others featuring entertainment. To celebrate that all so spectacular tree (and it’s bounty) we are featuring a Maple menu at the Inn. Maine Maple Sunday Dinner Menu Maple Seared Duck Breast with Peppered […]
Chocolate Cooking Class a Great Success
This past weekend the Hartstone Inn featured a chocolate cooking class with Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers. Both Saturday’s and Sunday’s classes were sold out and the response was very positive. Kate started the class with an introduction of herself and her business. She then discussed the basics of chocolate from the difference between […]