Am I the only one who has favorite trees? Today I was scrolling through my pictures on my camera and noticed that I have a rather large collection of tree pictures. No matter how many times I walk certain trails or pass certain areas in town, I just can’t stop myself from stopping and admiring …
The Town of Bar Harbor covers parking kiosks with local artist renderings to spice up the Winter.
The world has become a bit overwhelming lately. Wars, floods, fires, politics…It’s hard to find peace. We are fortunate to live in one of the world’s most beautiful places – Acadia National Park – so it’s not that difficult for me to disconnect and find myself lost in the beauty of this most magical place. …
Matt and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new weekend innkeepers, Matt and Leigh Lauck. We are so fortunate that they have come on board for the summer and will be running the inn for us from Friday to Sunday, from now until mid-October. It might be a little confusing with …
Introducing Leigh and Matt, our new weekend innkeepers! Read More »
It’s been a tough few months for all of us here in the United States and abroad. It seems there isn’t any place untouched by the corona-virus. All of us are dealing with the uncertainty of our health, our education, our jobs and our futures. It’s enough to make anyone stressed and depressed, including us, …
Updated September 12, 2021 Dear Guests (past, present & future), As of today, September 12, 2021, Maine has seen a significant increase in Covid cases due to the Delta variant. There have not been any new travel restrictions implemented, however, several business are recommending a return to masking in indoor settings. Acadia National Park also …
There is much confusion and misinformation floating around out there about Acadia’s new vehicle reservation system. We thought we’d create a post with some accurate information to help you plan your Acadia vacation. Here is the latest info directly from Acadia National Park: Vehicle Reservations Required for Cadillac Summit Road: “Starting April 1 at 10 …
Acadia’s New Vehicle Reservation System for Cadillac Mountain Read More »
Over the past 15 years Matt and I have had the privilege of welcoming thousands of guests to the inn and we have enjoyed hosting almost every one of them (I’ll have to work on the innkeeper horror stories blog next – just kidding, I’m saving that for retirement). One unexpected joy of innkeeping is …
Immunity boosting orange smoothies inspired by COVID-19! “They” say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it most certainly is when you own and operate a bed and breakfast. Creating inventive and delicious breakfasts for our guests is always a challenge. When we opened the Saltair Inn 15 years ago, we focused …
1. Walk the Village: Want to get a taste of Bar Harbor in about two hours? Leave the inn and walk down West Street to the Town Pier. Walk the Shore Path until the end and turn right to return to Main Street. Window shop along Main Street back toward the inn. Stop for ice …
