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Mid-coast Maine in the fall

September 30, 2018

Morning light on Camden Harbor and Curtis Island

Lincolnville General Store

Wild Maine blueberries at the Camden Farmer’s Market

Afternoon sail out of Camden

Curtis Island Light

Owl’s Head Lighthouse

Mitchell Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde

Sunrise over Camden Harbor

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Summer 2017 in Maine

August 11, 2017

I think that the coast of Maine is just about the most perfect place to spend the summer . . . I even love the fog that rolls in over the ocean most mornings 🙂

A sunny afternoon in Belfast, where the Passagassawakeag River (no, I did not make that up!) meets Belfast Bay:

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Kayaking on a small pond in the evening light:

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Dice Head Lighthouse in Castine:

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Foggy morning views at Fort Point State Park:

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Grindle Point Lighthouse on Islesboro:

Islesboro lighthouse

A foggy afternoon in Camden Harbor:

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After an epic evening thunder and lightening storm, the next morning all of the fog was washed away and the Camden hills looked beautiful in the sunrise:

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Curtis Island, in the mouth of Camden Harbor:

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Curtis Island lighthouse at sunrise:

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One of my favorite treats, available only in Maine!

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Footbridge in Belfast during a foggy early morning run:

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Foggy early morning kayak on the pond:

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Afternoon sail on the Sloop Anjaca out of Camden:

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Views during an early morning run in Camden:

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North Haven Island

September 18, 2016

A beautiful and serene week spent on North Haven Island, off of mid-coast Maine . . . is there ever a more beautiful time than mid-September??

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The small village at North Haven’s ferry docking.

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We rented a beautiful home on a 52-acre peninsula at the end of Crabtree Point.

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Crabtree Cottage was a beautiful home-away-from-home.

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Our home included a beautiful infinity pool, patio, poolhouse, and fire pit.

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Kayaking on one of the many sunny afternoons.

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Moonrise above Crabtree Cottage.

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The view on the ferry ride to North Haven Island.

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Holy Donuts in Portland was a worthwhile stop on our way up the coast.

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This historic building was transformed into a community pizza parlor on the weekends, and a gourmet market during the week.

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The outdoor fireplace was perfect for marshmallow roasting.

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We took a day-trip to explore mid-coast Maine, including a visit to Bowdoin College in the town of Brunswick.

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I always make sure to drink plenty of blueberry soda when in Maine 🙂

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A long dock to the kayak launch.

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Late in the day on Mile Long beach at Reid State Park, all to ourselves.

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A tomato bar – better than a candy bar! – at Portland farmer’s market.

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North Haven Island is very quiet, especially after Labor Day.

 

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make. wear. love. knitting retreat

October 7, 2015

Maine sunset

I was so happy to have a reason to return to mid-coast Maine this fall, to attend the make. wear. love knitting retreat, hosted by Amy Herzog of CustomFit.  I was able to take some amazing classes, and still had plenty of time to visit some beautiful locales along the coast – it was like two trips in one!

The view out the window of my room in the Lighthouse
The view out the window of my room in the Lighthouse
I stayed in the Lighthouse rooms at Sebasco Harbor Resort
I stayed in the Lighthouse rooms at Sebasco Harbor Resort
Quintessential Maine scenery near Popham Beach State Park
Quintessential Maine scenery near Popham Beach State Park
One of the many harbors on Georgetown Island
One of the many harbors on Georgetown Island
One of my classes was an all-day yarn dyeing workshop
One of my classes was an all-day yarn dyeing workshop
I visited the Bowdoin college campus during a day trip to Brunswick
I visited the Bowdoin college campus during a day trip to Brunswick
A local spot for ice skating in Brunswick during the winter months
A stunning beach, all to myself, at Reid State Park on Georgetown Island
A stunning beach, all to myself, at Reid State Park on Georgetown Island
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Summer in Maine

August 3, 2015

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We’ve just returned from an idyllic ten days in downeast Maine, exploring Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert Island, Acadia National Park, and the entire mid-coast.  Although it was high tourist season – and it showed – nonetheless we found it beautiful, peaceful, and the ideal place to while away the summer days.

Our country home for the duration of our stay in Bar Harbor
Our country home for the duration of our stay in Bar Harbor
Sunset from our backyard beach on Hulls Cove
Sunset from our backyard beach on Hulls Cove
I managed to find plenty of lazy summer afternoons to get in some knitting
I managed to find plenty of lazy summer afternoons to get in some knitting
The view from our early morning hike up Cadillac Mountain, looking down at the Porcupine islands
The view from our early morning hike up Cadillac Mountain, looking down at the Porcupine islands
Once we escaped the crowds near Jordan House, the hike around Jordan Pond provided peace and quiet
Once we escaped the crowds near Jordan House, the hike around Jordan Pond provided peace and quiet
A rest along the Jordan Pond trail
A rest along the Jordan Pond trail
The Ocean Path hike to Otter Point gave us lots of opportunities to climb around on the rocks
The Ocean Path hike to Otter Point gave us lots of opportunities to climb around on the rocks
The view from Otter Point seems to go on forever
The view from Otter Point seems to go on forever
Even when it was overcast, the views from the Ocean Path were stunning
Even when it was overcast, the views from the Ocean Path were stunning
Looking back on the Acadia coastline
Looking back on the Acadia coastline
We visited five of Maine's 68 lighthouses, including Bass Harbor Lighthouse
We visited five of Maine’s 68 lighthouses, including Bass Harbor Lighthouse
We took a day trip down midcoast Maine to Rockland
We took a day trip down midcoast Maine to Rockland
The stairs up to Owls Head Lighthouse
The stairs up to Owls Head Lighthouse
A "forever view" from Owls Head Lighthouse
A “forever view” from Owls Head Lighthouse
Dining in Bar Harbor was crowded most evenings, but we were able to enjoy some of the unique flavors at Mt. Desert Ice Cream
Dining in Bar Harbor was crowded most evenings, but we were able to enjoy some of the unique flavors at Mt. Desert Ice Cream
It was very foggy on the day we took a small boat to Isleford - a quintessential Maine panorama, I thought
It was very foggy on the day we took a small boat to Isleford – a quintessential Maine panorama, I thought
We wandered by quaint summer homes and gardens in bloom on Islesford
We wandered by quaint summer homes and gardens in bloom on Islesford
Our boat trip included a chance to see lobster trapping up close and personal
Our boat trip included a chance to see lobster trapping up close and personal
Whoopie pies were a favorite of everyone!
Whoopie pies were a favorite of everyone!
The red squirrels at our house were VERY friendly to anyone with sunflower seeds
The red squirrels at our house were VERY friendly to anyone with sunflower seeds
The same went for the ducks, if you treated them to cracked corn
The same went for the ducks, if you treated them to cracked corn
Caught in the act!
Caught in the act!
Sunset on MDI's coastline
Sunset on MDI’s coastline
Feeling very small in the face of the vast expanse of land and ocean
Feeling very small in the face of the vast expanse of land and ocean
I loved all of the round boulders that collected on the shoreline here
I loved all of the round boulders that collected on the shoreline here
Old Soaker blueberry soda from Atlantic Brewing Co was one of our all-time favorites
Old Soaker blueberry soda from Atlantic Brewing Co was one of our all-time favorites
Another hike in Acadia National Park
Another hike in Acadia National Park
Looking across Northeast Harbor on the quietside of MDI
Looking across Northeast Harbor on the quietside of MDI
We spent the last two days of our trip in south Portland on Cape Elizabeth, staying at Inn By The Sea
We spent the last two days of our trip in south Portland on Cape Elizabeth, staying at Inn By The Sea
Two Lights lighthouse
Two Lights lighthouse
Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine
Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine
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