Artisan Chocolate Making for the Holidays
Mary Jo and I are excited to announce a new series of cooking classes at the Hartstone Inn with Artisan Chocolatier Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers. If you are not familiar with her chocolates, you are in for a real treat. Kate’s beautiful hand-crafted chocolates are made here in Maine (on the small island […]
Chef Michael Appears on Local TV Show “207”
Chef Michael appeared on WCSH (channel 6) on Valentine’s day (Thursday, February 14, 2008) at 7:00 p.m. with “207” host Rob Caldwell. Michael displayed some of his antique chocolate molds, discussed their history and demonstrated how to use them. During the month of February, Michael displays his chocolate molds and a selection of chocolate figures […]
Portland Magazine – Valentine Pick
Portland Magazine’s Winterguide 2008 has just published a list of “27 Romantic Getaways for the Ultimate Valentine’s Day!” We are proud to announce that the Hartstone Inn is listed as number 6. To read the article, click here. Celebrate Valentines Day everyday in the Month of February! Your Two Night February Romance Package includes: a […]
Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve dinner went off without a hitch. Dinner consisted of 10 courses from an amuse of baked brie to homemade chocolates at the end of the evening. Everyone was in good spirits, as you can imagine with that much Champagne, and the plates came back to the kitchen very clean. At the stroke […]
Chef Michael’s Antique Chocolate Molds
When I was in my early twenties, I came across my first bunny chocolate mold at an antique store and I realized that I had found my niche. Whenever I traveled from that point on, I would search out antique shows and markets, purchasing every chocolate mold I happened upon. After years of collecting, my […]
Guest Chef Makes Cameo Appearance at Camden Inn
Winter Wonderland – The first major snowstorm of the season has arrived in Maine. Winter, it appears, is coming in — like a lion. According to the National Weather Service, Camden is expected to receive 8-14 inches of snow through Tuesday morning. This candid shot of celebrity chef “Frosty” was snapped by innkeeper Barbara during […]
Christmas by the Sea in Camden
The first weekend in December marks the beginning of the holiday season in Camden. This celebration is known as “Christmas by the Sea” and the town is bustling with activity. Festivities range from superb shopping at the village stores (many holiday sales), concerts, caroling, Inn tours, a Christmas parade, tree lighting, free horse drawn wagon […]
Christmas Dinner Menu – Reserve Now
We’re gearing up for the holidays. Come and savor the season with us and let our holiday decor put you in a festive mood. Our two-night gourmet getaway packages are available from $280-$440 (based on your room selection). If you’re feeling like a little extra pampering, we would be happy to schedule a spa treatment […]