Nineteen days till Spring?
With these huge bursts of snow, it’s hard to believe that the First Day of Spring (Thursday, March 20, 2008) is only 19 days away! Up to 10 inches of snow is expected today, and possibly a little more tomorrow. Last week I was purchasing seeds for my Spring vegetable garden and today the idea […]
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 […]
Camden Snow Bowl
The Camden Snow Bowl is a community owned ski and recreation area and is located four miles from the Hartstone Inn and Hideaway. From the summit of 1300′ Ragged Mountain, home to the Snow Bowl’s trails, skiers and riders have an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a view quite unlike any other […]
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 […]
US National Toboggan Championships
Located only five minutes from the Hartstone Inn, the Camden Snow Bowl (perched upon Ragged Mountain) is home for our local downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating on the pond, tubing and of course tobogganing. The 400 foot toboggan chute is a great deal of fun and is open to the public when conditions are […]
Bay Chamber Concerts
We are very fortunate to have an active “Performing Arts Series” in the Camden/Rockport area organized by Bay Chamber Concerts. Below I have included a few highlights from their upcoming winter season, but the full schedule can be seen online. Tickets for all events are available online or we would be happy to make any arrangements […]
Carver Hill Gallery
Mary Jo and I came across this new gallery during a summer drive and fell in love with it. Carver Hill features an impressive collection of art, most of it created by local artists and artisans. Located a short 5 minute drive from the Hartstone Inn, the gallery is easy to get to. A beautifully […]
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 […]