Freeport, Maine Itinerary: Day 1

Freeport, Maine: Day 1

One of my favorite destinations in Maine is the coastal town of Freeport.  It oozes New England charm and has everything I could want in a vacation…the ocean, restaurants, boutiques, farms, and lots of outdoor activities. This itinerary can easily be used for a family trip, girls’ weekend, or a romantic escape.

Check into Your Hotel

When staying in Freeport, there is only one place I stay…The Harraseeket Inn.  It has cozy rooms, a delicious on-site restaurant, and is the perfect location to call your home.  However, what keeps me coming back to the inn is the staff.  They are attentive without being invasive and they welcome you to the inn like it is their home. Drop your bags in your room and take a quick peek around the inn.

(Read my full review of the inn.)

162 Main Street. Freeport, Maine 04032

Grab Some Coffee

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Harraseeket Inn (Fall Visit)

One of my favorite destinations in Maine is the coastal town of Freeport.  It oozes New England charm and has everything I could want in a vacation…the ocean, restaurants, boutiques, farms, and lots of outdoor activities.  When staying in Freeport, there is only one place I stay…The Harraseeket Inn.  It has cozy rooms, a delicious on-site restaurant, and is the perfect location to call your home.  However, what keeps me coming back to the inn is the staff.  They are attentive without being invasive and they welcome you to the inn like it is their home.

Read all about my stay.  Click HERE!

Nonantum Resort

THE NONANTUM RESORT

KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

Since it was the first time I’d be traveling after being home for 6 months, I was very particular about where my first stay would be.  I knew there was no other place I wanted to stay in Maine…The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport.  The Nonantum is one of the most beautiful resorts in Maine and the perfect destination for families, a girlfriends’ getaway, a couple’s romantic escape, or a solo trip, like mine.  Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or one filled with adventure, this is the resort to look at.

 

CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT MY STAY!!

Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School Review

For the past few years, every time I am on the Maine seacoast, I wish I could find the time to do a class at Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School.  Last October, I finally got the chance to do it on my way home after staying in Freeport.  I am so glad I did because it was a fun way to spend the morning! Take a peek…

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Pineland Farm

Another beautiful farm I visited was Pineland Farm, in New Gloucester, Maine.  I visited this farm when I was staying in Freeport for the night.

Pineland Farm

New Gloucester, Maine

Pineland Farm is a 5,000-acre working farm that welcomes visitors to enjoy its beautiful rural landscape.

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Wolfe Neck Center (Fall Visit)

Wolfe Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment

Wolfe Neck is a nonprofit farm with 626 oceanfront acres and 4 miles of Casco Bay shoreline that is open to the public every day. A few years back I was given a tour of the farm.  Take a peek at my post about it.

This fall, I decided to bring my bike to the farm and spend a relaxing morning riding along its gorgeous views of the coast, visiting the animals, and breathing in that coastal air!

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Snug Harbor Farm

In autumn, I love stopping in to different farms to enjoy the gifts of living in New England.  Apple picking, pumpkins, hay rides, corn mazes, farm stand… I can’t get enough! Lately I’ve been spending one day a week visiting a farm nearby.  It’s the perfect way to get outside for some fresh air, walk around in nature, and ok, ok…it doesn’t hurt that lots of farms have cider donuts.

This week I’ll be showcasing some of my favorite farms I’ve been to lately.  Enjoy!

Snug Harbor Farm

Kennebunkport, Maine

Snug Harbor Farm features five greenhouses, nurseries,

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Our Top 10 Favorite Fall Activities in New England

  There’s no place as cozy as autumn in New England.  For the next few months it’s all about crisp leaves, comfy sweaters, dark nail polish, lattes, and pulling out my UGGs.  (Yes…I’m aware of how ugly they are, but is there anything more comfortable?) It’s the perfect time to slow down, unwind from out fast-paced summer, and enjoy the simple things. 

Here are our top 10 activities for fall:

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Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House: A Hidden Gem in Gloucester

Another hidden gem in Gloucester is the gorgeous Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House.  This stunning piece of architecture was the summer home of interior designer, Henry Davis Sleeper.  It is a 14,200 square foot work of art that is perched on a lovely piece of property overlooking Gloucester Harbor.  He used the house to show off his interior decorating skills to potential clients, as well as a summer retreat that he loved to share with friends and family.

This beautiful home has twelve bedrooms, eight bathrooms and twelve fireplaces (some worked and some were there for effect).  Here are some of my favorite spots in the house:

    Amber glass is displayed in this back-lit area when you walk into the house.

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    An Art-Lover’s Trip to Rockland, Maine, Day 2

    I woke up early at the Berry Manor Inn, made myself a cup of coffee, and jumped back in bed to enjoy it by the fire.  (Hey…when my kiddos are not around, I take every chance at relaxation!)

    After a delicious breakfast at the inn, we headed to the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands Wildlife Refuge Gallery.  Their mission is to help conserve, protect, and enhance the rich diversity of coastal habitats, seabirds, and other wildlife in Maine. 

    They have a fantastic map of seabird nesting islands off the coast of Maine.  I often forget just how vast the coastline is.  In fact, Maine has more coastline than California!

    There were beautiful works of art.  I loved this wooden piece of clouds with the moon peeking out.

    Guru's Moon
    Guru’s Moon

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