Boynton-McKay for Lunch
Boynton-McKay Restaurant, Camden Mary Jo and I make a weekly lunch journey down to our favorite lunch spot in Camden. Boynton-McKay is located in what was, for many decades, the town’s primary drug store, apothecary and soda fountain right on Main Street in downtown Camden. Phil, the owner/operator, also makes a great breakfast, but if you’re […]
Dave the Photographer
Over the years we have enjoyed meeting so many interesting guests. Last weekend we had a conversation with a repeat guest “Dave” and we realized how passionate he is about photography, so we asked him to write something for the blog and to share some photographs with us. Check out his website, link is below. […]
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 […]
Budget Travel Article
The December 2008/January 2009 issue of Budget Travel Magazine names the Hartstone Inn as one of it’s “40 Best Deals of the Month.” The Hartstone Inn is featured in a section titled “Down with Downhill! When you get tired of the slopes, these packages include other wintertime activities.” The package listed is our 2 night […]
Cheesemaking Workshops
This winter, our local cheesmaking guru, Caitlin Hunter at Appleton Creamery will be holding a number of cheesemaking workshops. The first workshop (two-day), “Home Cheesemaking,” focuses on cheeses that can be made in the average home kitchen without having to go out and buy additional equipment. On day one Caitlin will teach you how to […]
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 […]
Fabulous Foreign Automobile Festival
The Owls Head Transportation Museum is located 8 miles south of Camden in Owls Head. Visitors are delighted to find such a treasure trove of vehicles located “out in the middle of nowhere.” The vehicles are meticulously maintained by staff and a loyal and dedicated group of volunteers. The Museum is open year round and […]
Bay Chamber Concerts 2008-2009
From October 2008 through May 2009, Bay Chamber Concerts will bring some of the world’s most exciting performers to the Midcoast area. Join them as they present the very best in classical, jazz, world music and dance! Most seats are just $20! Here at the Hartstone Inn, our 2 night Gourmet Getaway packages start at […]
Maine Foliage Report
“Maine’s Fall Foliage Show Expected to be Magnificent”, according to state officials. Maine’s Department of Conservation has just released it’s first Fall Foliage report for 2008 and the forecast is for a colorful season. If you are planning a trip up to Maine this fall, check out this link to view the current foliage conditions. […]
Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Today, Mary Jo, her parents and I went on a short drive north of Camden to see the new bridge crossing the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine. The Penobscot Narrows Bridge is the only bridge in North and South America with an Observatory. In fact, there are only 2 other bridges world-wide with an observatory; […]